In this episode, Dr. Greg Jones is joined by Dr. Tori Hudson, a naturopathic physician, educator, and one of the most respected voices in women’s health. With more than 40 years of experience, Dr. Hudson shares how women can better understand and support their hormones from puberty through menopause.
They talk about everything from PMS and birth control to perimenopause, menopause, and the recent “hormone prescribing frenzy.” Dr. Hudson explains when birth control pills make sense, what happens when you stop them, and how to support hormone balance naturally. She also discusses the risks and benefits of hormone replacement therapy, the environmental impacts of medical testing and prescriptions, and the lifestyle habits that make the most significant difference for women’s long-term health.
This conversation is a grounded, science-informed look at women’s hormones, practical, honest, and empowering for every age.
📌 Dr. Tori Hudson
Dr. Tori Hudson is a nationally recognized author, speaker, educator, researcher, and clinician, and the first woman in the United States to become a full professor of Naturopathic Medicine. With over 40 years in practice, she serves as the medical director of A Woman’s Time in Portland, Oregon, and as Program Director for the Institute of Women’s Health and Integrative Medicine. She is also the co-founder and Director of Research, Product Development, and Education at Vitanica, a leading women’s supplement company. Dr. Hudson teaches at several naturopathic medical schools and is widely regarded as a pioneer in women’s health, integrative medicine, and natural approaches to gynecology and endocrinology.
🔗 Learn more about Dr. Tori Hudson
Website: https://vitanica.com/about
Vitanica for clinicians: vitanicapro.com
Vitanica for consumers: vitanica.com
Institute of Women’s Health and Integrative Medicine: integrativewomenshealth.com
Offers quarterly virtual seminars for practitioners, including upcoming sessions on menstrual disorders and abnormal uterine bleeding.
Women’s Health Mentorship Program: womenshealthmentorship.com
A year-long mentorship with Dr. Tori Hudson and Dr. Jacqueline Smeaton focused on clinical and professional development.
Connect with Dr. Greg Jones
Instagram: @doctorjones_doctorjones
Enovative Wellness Center: https://enovativewellness.com/
🔬 Timestamps
- Welcome and introduction (00:00 – 02:19)
- Dr. Hudson’s early influences and path to naturopathic medicine (02:19 – 08:07)
- Common hormone issues for younger women (08:07 – 10:20)
- Birth control pills: benefits, myths, and missing the root cause (10:20 – 19:38)
- What happens when women stop taking the pill (19:38 – 22:22)
- Understanding perimenopause and early menopause (22:22 – 25:01)
- The truth about testosterone and low libido (25:01 – 30:07)
- The hormone hype and environmental impact of overtesting (30:07 – 37:14)
- Dr. Hudson’s “three-bucket” approach to menopause care (37:14 – 41:58)
- Natural options for hot flashes and vaginal dryness (41:58 – 46:45)
- Safe vs. risky hormone delivery methods (46:45 – 52:37)
- Everyday habits that support hormone health (52:37 – 56:19)
- Where to learn more about Dr. Hudson and her work (56:19 – 59:37)
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