Episode 216: The V Word: Decoding Hormones and Health After 50 with Kate Wells

What No One Told You About Hormones and Menopause

Hormones impact everything—sleep, mood, intimacy, and even how we age—but most of us know so little about them. In this episode, Yvonne chats with hormone expert Kate Wells, co-founder of Parlor Games, to uncover what’s really going on in our bodies during midlife. 

Kate shares her journey from science teacher to hormone advocate and entrepreneur.  She explains how understanding the functions of hormones during the menopause transition can help women regain their vitality and health. They discuss the myths surrounding hormone replacement therapy, how inflammation impacts aging, and why simple lifestyle changes can make a huge difference.

Whether you’re navigating menopause, supporting someone who is, or just curious about how hormones affect us as we age, this episode offers real talk, practical advice, and a whole lot of inspiration.

Kate Wells is a hormone expert and true biochem nerd who has been educating practitioners about hormones for many years. Starting out as a High School science teacher, and then pivoting to the business world, Kate knew she wanted to combine her passions for science and business and found the perfect match in leadership roles at labs specializing in hormone testing and hormone formulation. 

Kate is the author of A Forecast for Health and is the CEO and co-founder of Parlor Games LLC. Kate holds a BS, MBA, and has completed a Fellowship in Herbal Medicine.

Kate and her team at Parlor Games are on a mission to save the world one vagina at a time by continuing to educate women and health practitioners on the role of hormones in optimal longevity.   Find out more at www.parlor-games.com.