Ep #180: The Essential Perimenopause Tests Every Woman Needs with Dr. Emaline Brown
Fri Feb 06 2026
In this episode of Menopause Re-Imagined, host Andrea Donsky, a nutritionist, published menopause researcher, author, menopause educator and co-founder of wearemorphus.com, and guest Dr. Emaline Brown, a licensed naturopathic doctor and Clinical Lab Educator at Vibrant Wellness, discuss why women in perimenopause and menopause should consider functional medicine testing, emphasizing the saying, "don't guess, test".
Topics Covered:
Hormone Testing Types: Traditional blood tests, saliva tests, and urine tests.
Cortisol and Stress (HPA Axis): For assessing the "get up and go signal" and stress responses.
Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) and Obesogens: What they are and why we should avoid them.
Estrogen Detoxification: The different pathways for estrogen detoxification or removal, and how to support them with nutrition and supplements.
Micronutrients and Omega-3 Index Testing: The importance of micronutrients, like minerals (i.e,. magnesium) and balancing omegas for overall wellness.
The Gut-Hormone Connection: The factor that can "pull the anchor" off estrogen that was meant for excretion, causing it to keep circulating and leading to estrogen dominance.
Links from the Show
Access to Testing: Vibrant Wellness tests must be ordered through a healthcare practitioner. A provider directory is available for patients seeking a qualified professional.
FOR PROVIDERS: HOW TO SIGN UP FOR A VIBRANT ACCOUNT https://vibrant-wellness.com/for-providers
FOR PATIENTS: HOW TO FIND A PROVIDER https://directory.vibrant-wellness.com/?
Tara Scott Interview https://youtu.be/_hdj8kTVlTs
Endocrine Disruptors with Leah Segedie:
Part 1: https://youtu.be/OG_r4S8ngy8Part 2: https://youtu.be/WN99e-FffZcPart 3: https://youtu.be/kBfVO22R7j4Send us a text
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In this episode of Menopause Re-Imagined, host Andrea Donsky, a nutritionist, published menopause researcher, author, menopause educator and co-founder of wearemorphus.com, and guest Dr. Emaline Brown, a licensed naturopathic doctor and Clinical Lab Educator at Vibrant Wellness, discuss why women in perimenopause and menopause should consider functional medicine testing, emphasizing the saying, "don't guess, test". Topics Covered: Hormone Testing Types: Traditional blood tests, saliva tests, and urine tests. Cortisol and Stress (HPA Axis): For assessing the "get up and go signal" and stress responses. Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) and Obesogens: What they are and why we should avoid them. Estrogen Detoxification: The different pathways for estrogen detoxification or removal, and how to support them with nutrition and supplements. Micronutrients and Omega-3 Index Testing: The importance of micronutrients, like minerals (i.e,. magnesium) and balancing omegas for overall wellness. The Gut-Hormone Connection: The factor that can "pull the anchor" off estrogen that was meant for excretion, causing it to keep circulating and leading to estrogen dominance. Links from the Show Access to Testing: Vibrant Wellness tests must be ordered through a healthcare practitioner. A provider directory is available for patients seeking a qualified professional. FOR PROVIDERS: HOW TO SIGN UP FOR A VIBRANT ACCOUNT https://vibrant-wellness.com/for-providers FOR PATIENTS: HOW TO FIND A PROVIDER https://directory.vibrant-wellness.com/? Tara Scott Interview https://youtu.be/_hdj8kTVlTs Endocrine Disruptors with Leah Segedie: Part 1: https://youtu.be/OG_r4S8ngy8Part 2: https://youtu.be/WN99e-FffZcPart 3: https://youtu.be/kBfVO22R7j4Send us a text ====== Morphus: Menopause Reimagine 💊 Shop Morphus: https://wearemorphus.com/collections/all 📖 Pre-order Nourishing Menopause (Due out May 5, 2026) Amazon Canada: https://amzn.to/4r2IDz3 Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4rFj7jk 📰 As seen in USA Today: https://bit.ly/43nrMwO ✅ Fill out our surveys: https://bit.ly/4jcVuLh 🦋 SUBSCRIBE to our list: https://bit.ly/3VdDA0V Our sponsors: CODE: MORPHUS - EnergyBits: https://bit.ly/49f05YV - BEAM Minerals: https://bit.ly/43MrfFL - Jaspr: https://bit.ly/3C1n9hq - OneSkin: https://bit.ly/4lX2wVw CODE: MORPHUS15 - Qualia: https://bit.ly/42mtvmx CODE MORPHUS20: - Oxford Healthspan: https://bit.ly/4kzl3qR FOLLOW US:TikTok: @andreadonsky | @wearemorphusInstagram: @wearemorphus | @andreadonskyFacebook: /wearemorphus DISCLAIMER: This is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider. This podcast contains affiliate links; Morphus may earn a commission. Thank you for your support.