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730: The Metabolic Shift After 40: What’s Really Driving Weight, Energy & Mood Changes

March 19, 2026 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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Episode Summary

Midlife is the time to measure, understand your body, and take proactive steps to support your future self. 

In this episode, I’m diving into the massive metabolic shift that happens during perimenopause—and why this stage of life is the perfect time to build true metabolic resilience. 

We explore how metabolism doesn’t respond to punishment or extremes, but instead thrives on consistent biological rhythms and supportive daily signals. 

Even small, simple habits can create powerful changes when practiced consistently. Because over time, these small shifts can stabilize energy, reduce inflammation, and help eliminate those frustrating crashes. 

If you’re ready to feel deeply supported in midlife, this episode will give you the roadmap to start today!

IN THIS EPISODE

  1. One of the MOST important upgrades of your life 
  2. Preventing chronic disease and protecting your heart and brain health 
  3. Defining your own habits that bring you energy and clarity 
  4. Navigating hormone shifts and other physiological changes happening in midlife 
  5. Building life-changing habits that you can be consistent with 
  6. What to expect from my new FREE jumpstart program! 

QUOTES

“I am more committed than ever to protecting my metabolic and brain health. Even on the hard days, because at the center of everything, your energy, your mood, your weight, your resilience, is your cellular energy, your cellular capacity is what’s determining the symptoms.”

“I believe a big part of our midlife journey is building daily habits that protect our cellular energy.”

“Perimenopause is the most rapid intervention window for body composition change. A 2020 study showed the greatest decline in lean muscle mass occurs during perimenopause.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Kickstart your Energy in my FREE 7-day Jumpstart Program HERE!

Order my newest book: The Perimenopause Revolution HERE! 

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728: Why Brain Fog Isn’t Random: The Hormone Shift Behind It

727: The Missing Link in Perimenopause: How to Rebuild Energy, Resilience & Hormonal Harmony with Dr. Deanna Minich

725: Exhausted, Wired & Not Yourself? The Hormone Havoc Causing Midlife Burnout with Dr. Amy Shah

#632: The Secret to Optimal Sleep, Resilience, Performance and Emotional Wellbeing with Dr. Kristen Holmes

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728: Why Brain Fog Isn’t Random: The Hormone Shift Behind It

March 12, 2026 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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Episode Summary

Feeling like even the smallest things are suddenly overwhelming you? 

This is actually part of a much bigger hormonal and neurological shift happening beneath the surface. 

In today’s episode, I’m covering one of the most common—and least talked about—midlife experiences: the brain-related changes that come with perimenopause. 

Even women who experience few classic symptoms like hot flashes are still undergoing silent physiological changes affecting the brain, bones, muscles, metabolism, and cardiovascular health. 

We explore why perimenopause can be a destabilizing but deeply transformative recalibration where everything from hormones to lifestyle habits comes up for review. 

So I’m breaking down simple daily habits you can start right away to support your brain, stabilize your energy, and reduce overwhelm without adding more to your already full plate. 

Ready to clear the fog and feel like yourself again in midlife? Tune in here for the science-backed tools to start today. 🧠

IN THIS EPISODE

  1. The massive neuroendocrine shift happening in midlife
  2. What’s actually happening to the brain during perimenopause 
  3. Managing midlife inflammation and your immune system 
  4. The benefits of balancing your blood sugar and metabolism 
  5. How short bursts of activity can help you reclaim your energy 
  6. Honoring your circadian rhythm and prioritizing sleep 
  7. Why building strength and resilience in midlife is so important
  8. Managing your nervous system and avoiding cortisol spikes 
  9. How to join my FREE 7-day reset challenge to reignite your energy and metabolism! 

QUOTES

“Over 70% of women in perimenopause experience brain-related symptoms: mood changes, sleep disruptions, hot flashes, night sweats, anxiety, irritability, cognitive shifts, memory lapses, and low stress resilience. Eight out of the 10 most common symptoms in perimenopause are brain-related.”

“This is metabolic neuroscience, and this is exactly why we cannot just push through the brain fog. We need to stabilize glucose. We need to lower insulin spikes. We need a calm cortisol. We need to reduce the inflammatory load.” 

“These are the signals that we get to listen to, and that’s why I created something to help you decode those signals and give your body back what it has been asking for.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Discover my Morning Metabolic Ignition Method in my FREE 7-day Jumpstart Program HERE!

Order my newest book: The Perimenopause Revolution HERE! 

The Menopause Brain by Dr. Lisa Moscone

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718: Low-Grade Inflammation: The Hidden Root of Fatigue, Brain Fog, and Hormone Imbalance with Dr. Shivani Gupta

717: “I Don’t Feel Like Myself Anymore”: The Mental & Emotional Reality of Perimenopause

701: Mood Swings, Brain Fog & Exhaustion: The Hormone Conversation You Deserve with Dr. Carrie Jones

690: The Perimenopause Revolution: Why midlife isn’t the end — it’s the beginning of your most energized, powerful, and vibrant self

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713: What Alcohol Really Does to Women’s Hormones, Sleep, and Metabolism

January 20, 2026 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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Episode Summary

Feel like hangovers are hitting harder than ever lately? 

In this episode, I’m unpacking why alcohol hits differently in perimenopause—and why that glass of wine you used to tolerate now leaves you feeling off for days. 

Even long after drinking, alcohol is still disrupting your brain chemistry, slowing your metabolism, and amplifying inflammation throughout your body. 

And as women’s alcohol consumption has quietly increased in recent years, understanding these hidden physiological shifts has never been more important. 

That’s why I’m breaking down what’s really happening to your body with each sip, especially during midlife hormonal changes. 

But don’t worry, I share my top tips for you to detox from alcohol successfully, curb cravings, and feel in charge of your body again. Tune in here to change your relationship with alcohol and feel more like yourself! 

IN THIS EPISODE

  1. Why alcohol feels like it hits harder in midlife
  2. What a detox from alcohol can look like for you 
  3. The facts behind alcohol misuse and binge drinking 
  4. What really happens in a woman’s body when drinking alcohol 
  5. The symptoms of metabolic dysfunction brought on by drinking 
  6. My top recommendations for detoxing from alcohol  
  7. How to curb cravings and make non-alcoholic drinking more fun

QUOTES

“We’ve been sold a very expensive lie that alcohol helps us relax. And for years, I would’ve told you that it did just that, that that glass of red wine was self-care, that drinking was harmless.” 

“It’s not just a hangover anymore. It’s not just getting older. Alcohol is impacting your hormones, your brain, your sleep, and your metabolism.”

“In order to feed and heal your gut and your liver, we need a much-needed break, and alcohol simply cannot be included.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Check out my Blood Sugar-Friendly Mocktail Recipes HERE! 

Join my 7-Day Hormone & Metabolism Jumpstart HERE! 

Order my new book: The Perimenopause Revolution

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#619: The Impact of Alcohol on Women’s Health, From Hormones to Cancer

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#712: Why Lifestyle Medicine Is Mitochondrial Medicine (And What That Means for Your Energy, Metabolism & Longevity)

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712: Why Lifestyle Medicine Is Mitochondrial Medicine (And What That Means for Your Energy, Metabolism & Longevity)

January 15, 2026 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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Episode Summary

Ever feel a quiet kind of panic creeping up in midlife? The feeling that even though you’re showing up for everything, you feel empty inside? 

This episode is a powerful reminder that you don’t have to live with this feeling forever… better yet, it’s absolutely reversible. 

We’re diving into how lifestyle medicine and cellular energy (hello, mitochondria!) are at the epicenter of how you feel, think, and show up every day. 

You’ll learn why those mood shifts, energy crashes, and feelings of overwhelm actually make sense — and more importantly, what to do about them. 

Then, we’re going back to the basics as I’m sharing my top 10 foundational lifestyle adjustments to help you rebuild energy and vitality without extreme plans or pressure. 

If you’re ready to feel like yourself again, start with one simple change and press play — your midlife health reset begins here! 

IN THIS EPISODE

  1. Navigating the drastic changes in ALL aspects during midlife 
  2. What those little powerhouses– the mitochondria– really do
  3. How to track metabolic trends before they spiral out of control
  4. The benefits of efficient cycle and symptom tracking 
  5. The best ways to stabilize your blood glucose and insulin levels 
  6. Why strength training, movement, and protein are a MUST 
  7. Choosing the RIGHT supplements to support your body 
  8. Considering HRT as a beneficial support in midlife 
  9. Why your sleep matters more than you think 
  10. How to get started with these simple lifestyle must-dos 

QUOTES

“Lifestyle medicine is mitochondrial medicine. The reason why lifestyle habits like nutrition, sleep, movement, circadian rhythm optimization, even stress support actually work is because they nourish your mitochondria and they optimize your cellular energy.”

“What is one simple lifestyle shift you can make that will help your mitochondria produce more energy tomorrow? Choose one. Commit to it for 7 to 10 days and watch what shifts.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Sign up for my 7-day Hormone & Metabolism Jumpstart HERE! 

Order my newest book: The Perimenopause Revolution HERE!

Grab Mitopure to support your mitochondria HERE!

Get the Perimenopause Survival ebook HERE!

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686: Your Second Puberty Explained: What’s Really Happening to Your Body in Perimenopause 

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710: Kickstart Your New Year: How One Simple Habit Can Transform Your Life, Health, and Mindset

January 8, 2026 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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Episode Summary

You don’t have to overhaul your life with your New Year’s Resolutions. Small habits, when done consistently, can completely change your health trajectory– changing your LIFE. 

In today’s episode, I’m flipping the script on midlife health—because you don’t need another restrictive plan or pressure-filled protocol to feel better. 

Instead, I’m sharing my top five simple yet powerful habits that can truly shift your energy, metabolism, and mindset in midlife. 

These are realistic, supportive practices designed to meet you where you are, not demand more discipline or perfection. 

You’ll also hear how you can build real momentum alongside thousands of women in my FREE 7-day Metabolism & Hormone Jumpstart Challenge. In just one week, you can reignite your energy, reset your metabolism, and start feeling like yourself again—without willpower battles or crash diets. 

Tune in here for a science-backed, supportive reset that actually works!

IN THIS EPISODE

  1. Overcoming the post-holiday season fatigue and burnout 
  2. The reset you need to start the new year right
  3. Looking at your own habits that make your life run smoother
  4. My top 5 go-to habits to boost energy and metabolism 
  5. How consistency with even ONE of these habits is life-changing
  6. All about my FREE 7-day Hormone & Metabolism Jumpstart 

QUOTES

“The holiday season– it’s a lot. It’s a lot on our nervous system. It’s a lot on our metabolism, it’s a lot on our hormones. And [all the] while midlife, perimenopause, and menopause are playing behind the scenes.”

“Here’s the thing, you don’t need to do all the things, but choose one habit. And committing to it can change your entire health trajectory, and that changes your life.”

“You need a jumpstart that honors your body and nervous system right now. This isn’t about perfection; it’s about momentum. This isn’t about restriction, it’s about support. It’s about wins. So let’s do this together.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Sign up for my 7-day Hormone & Metabolism Jumpstart HERE! 

Order my newest book: The Perimenopause Revolution HERE!

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690: The Perimenopause Revolution: Why midlife isn’t the end — it’s the beginning of your most energized, powerful, and vibrant self

686: Your Second Puberty Explained: What’s Really Happening to Your Body in Perimenopause 

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