Progesterone is the great calmer. It’s the hormone responsible for pregnancy and is probably my second favorite (right after testosterone). With its central role in the menstrual cycle, I’ve seen progesterone help many women in my practice. In my book, The Hormone Balance Bible, the archetype for progesterone deficiency is the Unbalanced Heroine. It’s a common archetype associated with insomnia, irritability, and feeling out of control. Unfortunately, in the media, they are often portrayed as the stereotypical “hormonal” woman and are typically cast as the mean girl or the laughing stock. For today’s episode, I’m sharing what progesterone deficiency typically looks like, how progesterone levels fluctuate over the four stages of the menstrual cycle, what you need to know about testing and hormone replacement, and how Unbalanced Heroines can get back in balance using my S.H.I.N.E.S. protocol. Enjoy the episode!   Highlights Understanding the Unbalanced Heroine archetype How progesterone levels change throughout your menstrual cycle A patient story: Anna, the Unbalanced Heroine Why I look at the estrogen-progesterone ratio Common symptoms of progesterone deficiency How Unbalanced Heroines can use my S.H.I.N.E.S. protocol to get back in balance Famous Unbalanced Heroines and cultural stereotypes Why I don’t prescribe pregnenolone Dr. T’s Confession: "I've taken progesterone"   Resources Dr. Shawn Tassone's Practice https://www.drshawntassone.com/ Dr. Shawn Tassone's Book | The Hormone Balance Bible https://tassonemd.com/hormone-balance-bible/ Dr. Shawn Tassone's Integrative Hormonal Mapping System | Hormone Archetype Quiz https://tassonemd.lpages.co/hormonearchetypequiz/       Disclaimer This podcast and website represent the opinions of Dr. Shawn Tassone and his guests. The content here should not be taken as medical advice and is for informational purposes only. Because each person is so unique, please consult your health care professional for any medical questions.