ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Menopause Mastery | Histamine, Mold, & Menopause: Why Your Symptoms Suddenly Change | Ep. 300 with Marieke Steen
Welcome to Menopause Mastery! 🌿
💭 Are you experiencing new allergies, brain fog, insomnia, digestive issues, skin reactions, or heart palpitations during perimenopause or menopause? Hormones may be part of the picture, but they may not tell the whole story.
In this episode, Dr. Betty Murray is joined by Marieke Steen, creator of the SENSE Framework, functional nutrition therapy practitioner, and author of the upcoming book *Stranger in Your Own Body*. Together, they explore the possible connections between histamine, mast cells, hormonal fluctuations, environmental mold exposure, and individual differences in how the body processes histamine and other compounds.
Dr. Betty and Marieke also discuss practical ways to notice symptom patterns, why an overly aggressive approach to detoxification may not be appropriate for everyone, and why hormone therapy may require individualized guidance.
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**Disclaimer:** This episode is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for personalized medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. New or persistent symptoms should be discussed with a qualified healthcare professional. Do not change prescribed medication or hormone therapy without medical guidance.
👉 Connect with Marieke Steen: https://mariekesteen.com
📅 Get Marieke's Seven-Day Calm Energy Reset Guide: https://www.mariekesteen.com/7daycalmenergyreset
00:00 — Meet Marieke Steen and explore the histamine–menopause connection 03:00 — Marieke's experience with digestive symptoms, skin reactions, and allergies 06:00 — Mold exposure, environmental triggers, and unexpected symptoms 09:00 — Why symptoms can overlap with common menopause concerns 12:00 — The "histamine bucket": hormones, toxins, and other potential triggers 15:00 — Mold exposure, remediation, and the challenges of recovery 18:00 — Histamine, estrogen, progesterone, and mast cells 21:00 — DAO, HNMT, and individual differences in histamine processing 24:00 — Genetics, detoxification pathways, and taking a more gradual approach 27:00 — Food triggers, leftovers, and noticing personal patterns 30:00 — Blood work, functional testing, and individualized investigation 33:00 — Practical symptom tracking and the role of stress and the nervous system 36:00 — Mast cell support, Epsom salt foot soaks, and gentle daily practices 39:00 — Why hormone therapy isn't always a quick or complete solution 42:00 — Marieke's Seven-Day Calm Energy Reset Guide 44:00 — Final takeaways and how to connect with Menopause Mastery
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