Published by Bria Gadd - Integrative Nutrition Coach, Hormone Specialist, Personal Trainer, Perimenopause Coach,
In the 35-55 age box and starting to wonder if you will ever feel like you again? Weight gain, night wakings, brain fog, hot flashes, headaches, cravings, bloating, joint pain, mood swings, anxiety are all on the rise and no matter what you try, nothing moves the needle. Your host, Bria Gadd is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Practitioner, Certified Holistic Health Coach, and Personal Trainer who specializes in female hormones. After helping thousands of women lose weight in their 20’s and 30’s, Bria recognized a difficult shift in women’s ability to get results in their body during their perimenopause years. Including her own frustrating 15lb weight gain amidst daily intense workouts and the demands of midlife. Tune in twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays to the top-ranked Period Whisperer Podcast for solo episodes and interviews with real life women and industry experts designed to help you understand the truth about perimenopause, take immediate action on the most important strategies for reducing inflammation and optimizing hormones, and get you in a body that releases weight easily. Whether you’re just starting to question if perimenopause is behind how you are feeling, are in the depths of hormonal chaos, or just want to learn how to feel your best through menopause and beyond, you’re in the right place. If you’re ready to decode the whispers of your body and heal your hormones so you can thrive again, listen to our fan favorite Episode 129: The 3 Nutrition Phases That Will Help You Release Belly Fat Every Time In Perimenopause
Have you ever returned from vacation feeling better in your body, even though you exercised less, ate differently, and let your normal routine go? In this episode, Bria shares the realization she had after returning from two weeks in Greece, where she stopped working out, ate incredible food, slowed down, and gave herself permission to be fully present. She explores why so many women treat rest as something they must earn and how the pressure to remain productive can affect the nervous system, energy, recovery, digestion, hormones, and weight loss during perimenopause. Bria also explains why the body may need more protection rather than more pressure in midlife. She shares three practices for supporting your body through rest, choosing what feels nourishing, and celebrating recovery as an essential part of hormone health. Your body may not be asking you to do more. It may be asking you to slow down long enough to finally hear what it needs. In This Episode 00:00 Why Bria almost did not record this episode 00:48 What two weeks in Greece taught Bria about her body 02:13 Why vacations can reveal what your body has been missing 03:08 How women learn to connect their worth with productivity 04:38 Why slowing down, mobility work, and nervous system support can feel uncomfortable 05:44 How perimenopause changes the body’s resilience to stress 07:14 Why your body may need more protection instead of more discipline 08:03 The order of healing and why the foundational work takes time 09:21 Why Bria jokes that Costa Rica could help her clients lose weight faster 10:27 Why vacation did not magically heal Bria’s hormones 10:55 What happened when Bria’s nervous system finally felt safe 12:15 Three ways to begin changing your relationship with rest 12:43 Why you need to stop earning your rest 13:30 What nature can teach us about recovery and productivity 15:22 Asking what feels supportive instead of what burns the most calories 16:40 How rest creates a stronger foundation for HRT and peptide therapy 17:26 Why recovery deserves to be celebrated 18:13 The connection between modern life, overwhelm, and perimenopause symptoms 18:52 Why your body may be refusing to carry a life that no longer fits 20:34 Changing your relationship with yourself during perimenopause 21:08 Why information is not always the missing piece 22:48 How Midlife Mojo helps women build resilience without perfection Connect with Bria Instagram: @theperiodwhisperer Website: https://theperiodwhisperer.com Ready to stop second-guessing your symptoms? Inside Midlife Mojo, you’ll learn how to understand what your body is trying to tell you with expert education, practical tools, and a community of women navigating the same season of life. Your membership includes: 💛 The 90-Day Hormone Revival 💛 The Whisper Room with symptom-specific trainings 💛 Live coaching and Q&A sessions 💛 Hormone, metabolism, nutrition, and strength training courses 💛 Lab testing education 💛 Peptides and HRT resources 💛 Recipes, meal planning, guided meditations, and more ✨ Start your 7-day free trial here: https://bit.ly/midlifemojonow
Have you ever wondered whether the way you speak to yourself could affect your digestion, hormones, and weight loss? In this episode, Bria sits down with Dr. Meg Mill, a doctor of clinical pharmacy and certified functional medicine practitioner, to explore the connection between thoughts, the nervous system, and physical symptoms. Dr. Meg explains why stress can affect digestion, sleep, cravings, and energy, and shares her Seven Second Switch for interrupting unhelpful thoughts in real time. They also discuss the Solara Method, a root-cause approach that starts with calming the nervous system before supporting digestion, nutrition, metabolism, hormones, and detoxification. Your body is not failing you. It may be responding to signals you have not been taught to notice. In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 01:42 Dr. Meg’s personal health journey and discovery of functional medicine 07:00 How thoughts affect digestion and the nervous system 11:06 Why perimenopause can make the stress response feel more intense 15:05 Neuroplasticity and changing long-held thought patterns 19:58 The Seven Second Switch explained 24:00 Why repetition helps create new neural pathways 25:55 How to begin noticing your negative thought patterns 27:49 Why women often carry so much pressure and self-criticism 29:43 A client story and why mindset work can change physical symptoms 33:48 The steps of the Seven Second Switch 36:16 Body image, cortisol, and the impact of negative self-talk 37:07 The Solara Method and why healing needs to happen in the right order 41:27 Why nervous system regulation is the foundation of Dr. Meg’s method 45:33 Dr. Meg’s upcoming book and where to learn more Connect with Dr. Meg Mill Instagram: @drmegmill Website: https://megmill.com Book: https://sevensecondswitch.com Podcast: A Little Bit Healthier Connect with Bria Instagram: @theperiodwhisperer Website: https://theperiodwhisperer.com Ready to stop second-guessing your symptoms? Inside Midlife Mojo, you’ll learn how to understand what your body is trying to tell you with expert education, practical tools, and a community of women navigating the same season of life. Your membership includes: 💛 The 90-Day Hormone Revival 💛 The Whisper Room with symptom-specific trainings 💛 Live coaching and Q&A sessions 💛 Hormone, metabolism, nutrition, and strength training courses 💛 Lab testing education 💛 Peptides and HRT resources 💛 Recipes, meal planning, guided meditations, and more ✨ Start your 7-day free trial here: https://bit.ly/midlifemojonow
Have you ever wondered why cravings seem so much harder to manage than they used to be? For many women in perimenopause, it’s easy to assume it’s simply a lack of discipline. But what if your cravings aren’t a character flaw at all? What if they’re the result of biology meeting a modern food environment that was never designed for your health? In this episode, Bria sits down with Dr. Glenn Livingston, psychologist, bestselling author of Never Binge Again , and expert on the psychology of overeating, to unpack why cravings exist, why willpower eventually runs out, and how women can build healthier habits without relying on constant self-control. Together, they explore how hormonal changes in perimenopause can amplify cravings, why today’s ultra-processed food environment makes healthy eating more challenging than ever, and practical strategies for working with your brain instead of fighting against it. In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 03:48 Why women often blame themselves instead of their changing biology 07:36 The difference between emotional eating and habitual eating 12:11 Why breaking food habits is different from breaking other habits 17:45 How perimenopause changes your relationship with food 20:12 Why the coping strategies that worked in your 20s may stop working in perimenopause 21:22 Why “just eat mindfully” isn’t enough in today’s food environment 23:25 Why willpower eventually runs out (and what to rely on instead) 30:42 How simple food rules reduce decision fatigue 36:18 Why cravings aren’t a sign of weakness 44:46 The surprising reason cravings are actually a sign of healthy human biology 49:15 How to work with your brain instead of constantly fighting it 54:27 Practical strategies to create an environment that supports healthier eating 58:40 Final advice for women navigating perimenopause and food cravings Connect with Dr. Glenn Livingston Instagram: @livingstonglenn Website: https://neverbingeagain.com Connect with Bria Instagram: @theperiodwhisperer Website: https://theperiodwhisperer.com Ready to stop second-guessing your symptoms? Inside Midlife Mojo , you’ll learn how to understand what your body is trying to tell you with expert education, practical tools, and a community of women navigating the same season of life. Your membership includes: 💛 The 90-Day Hormone Revival 💛 The Whisper Room with symptom-specific trainings 💛 Live coaching and Q&A sessions 💛 Hormone, metabolism, nutrition, and strength training courses 💛 Lab testing education 💛 Peptides and HRT resources 💛 Recipes, meal planning, guided meditations, and more ✨ Start your 7-day free trial here: https://bit.ly/midlifemojonow
Why You Feel Dismissed in Perimenopause (And How to Finally Advocate for Yourself) One of the hardest parts of perimenopause isn’t always the symptoms. Sometimes, it’s not feeling believed. Whether you’ve been told your labs are “normal,” your symptoms are “just stress,” or that this is simply part of getting older, it’s easy to start questioning yourself. But what if your body has been communicating with you all along? In this episode, Bria explores why so many women feel dismissed during perimenopause and menopause , how invisible symptoms like brain fog, anxiety, fatigue, poor sleep, mood changes, weight gain, and hormonal shifts often go misunderstood, and why learning the language of your body can completely change the way you advocate for your health. She also shares practical ways to recognize symptom patterns, communicate more effectively with your healthcare provider, and stop second-guessing yourself when something doesn’t feel right. You’ll learn why understanding your hormones, metabolism, nervous system, and overall health can help you move from confusion to confidence during one of the biggest transitions in a woman’s life. If you’ve ever thought, “Maybe it’s just me,” this conversation is for you. Episode Timeline 00:00 – Why Feeling Dismissed Can Be One of the Hardest Parts of Midlife 02:20 – The Invisible Symptoms of Perimenopause 04:35 – Why So Many Women Feel Unsupported 06:40 – Knowledge Replaces Fear With Confidence 08:00 – How to Describe Your Symptoms So Doctors Can Better Help You 09:50 – Why Understanding Your Body Changes Everything 10:45 – The Power of Community During Perimenopause 11:45 – Why I Created Midlife Mojo 13:00 – Learning to Trust Your Body Again Ready to stop second-guessing your symptoms? Inside Midlife Mojo , you’ll learn how to understand what your body is trying to tell you with expert education, practical tools, and a community of women navigating the same season of life. Your membership includes: 💛 The 90-Day Hormone Revival 💛 The Whisper Room with symptom-specific trainings 💛 Live coaching and Q&A sessions 💛 Hormone, metabolism, nutrition, and strength training courses 💛 Lab testing education 💛 Peptides and HRT resources 💛 Recipes, meal planning, guided meditations, and more ✨ Start your 7-day free trial here: https://bit.ly/midlifemojonow
Why Women Feel So Stuck in Perimenopause (And the Community I Wish Every Woman Had) If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right but still not feeling like yourself… You’re not alone. Maybe you’re eating well, exercising consistently, trying every supplement, listening to every podcast, and still waking up exhausted, gaining weight, struggling with brain fog, or wondering why your body suddenly feels so different. In this solo episode, I share why I believe more women than ever are feeling overwhelmed during perimenopause and menopause, and why the answer isn’t another quick fix. Instead, it’s having the right roadmap, the right education, and the right community to help you understand what your body is actually asking for. I also take you behind the scenes of Midlife Mojo , the membership I’ve dreamed of creating for years. A place where women can stop piecing together advice from Google, social media, and endless podcasts, and finally have one trusted home for learning, support, and real transformation. Episode Timeline 00:00 – Why More Women Than Ever Feel Stuck in Midlife 07:20 – Understanding Health Debt and Why Your Body Feels Different 13:45 – Why Foundations Always Come Before Optimization 15:40 – Why Another Podcast or Instagram Post Isn’t Enough 17:15 – Why I Created Midlife Mojo 18:20 – Inside the 90-Day Hormone Revival 19:30 – The Whisper Room: Understanding Your Body’s Unique Symptoms 20:50 – Live Coaching, Community, and Weekly Support 22:15 – Workouts, Nutrition, Peptides, Recipes & Meditations 23:30 – Why I Wanted Midlife Mojo to Be Accessible for Every Woman Ready to stop guessing and start understanding your body? Inside Midlife Mojo , you’ll get access to: 💛 The 90-Day Hormone Revival 💛 The Whisper Room with symptom-specific trainings 💛 Weekly live coaching and Q&A sessions 💛 Bria’s home workout program 💛 Nutrition courses, recipes, and meal planning 💛 The Ultimate Guide to Peptides for Women in Perimenopause 💛 Guided meditations and practical wellness tools 💛 A community of women navigating the same season alongside you Plus, you can explore everything with a 7-day free trial . ✨ Learn more here: https://bit.ly/midlifemojonow Connect with me: Connect with Bria on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bria_period_whisperer/ Learn more about Bria’s coaching program: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/Coaching Subscribe to The Period Whisperer Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-period-whisperer-podcast-perimenopause-menopause/id1617315546 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5w8w0KbRuDwOUoBMzeFOOO YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@bria_period_whisperer
Recurring UTI Symptoms? It Might Not Actually Be a UTI. If you’ve been dealing with recurring UTI symptoms, bladder pain, burning, urgency, or frequent urination, only to have your urine cultures come back normal, this episode is for you. I’m joined by Heather Florio , CEO of Desert Harvest and a leading advocate for women’s pelvic and sexual health, to unpack the difference between recurrent UTIs, interstitial cystitis, and bladder pain syndrome . Tune in to discover why recurring UTI symptoms aren’t always caused by infection and how to better advocate for yourself when you know something isn’t right. Episode Timeline 00:00 – Why So Many Women Are Misdiagnosed With Chronic UTIs 02:35 – Heather’s Personal Journey With Interstitial Cystitis 06:40 – When Recurring UTI Symptoms Aren’t Actually A UTI 10:58 – Interstitial Cystitis vs. Bladder Pain Syndrome: What’s The Difference? 14:08 – How Perimenopause & Menopause Affect Recurrent UTI Symptoms 16:54 – Pelvic Floor Dysfunction & Why Physical Therapy Matters 18:30 – Nutrition, Aloe Vera & Supporting Bladder Health 24:47 – How Stress & Certain Foods Can Trigger Bladder Flares 26:45 – The Hidden Impact On Intimacy & Quality Of Life 31:00 – Allergies, Mast Cells & Unexpected Bladder Triggers 35:20 – Why A Cystoscopy Can Help Diagnose Interstitial Cystitis 42:15 – How To Advocate For Yourself At The Doctor 44:20 – Recurrent UTIs, Antibiotics & Protecting Your Microbiome Links Learn more about Heather Florio and Desert Harvest: 🌿 Website: https://www.desertharvest.com 📱 Instagram: @desertharvestaloe 📱 Heather’s Instagram: @hmflorio Curious about the tools, strategies, and lessons I share with women navigating hormones, symptoms, labs, and midlife health? Join Midlife Mojo , my educational community where we connect the dots between hormones, metabolism, gut health, pelvic health, nutrition, fitness, recovery, and so much more. Inside, you’ll learn how to understand your symptoms, interpret your labs, ask better questions, and feel more confident advocating for your health. Get free access for the next 7 days: https://bit.ly/midlifemojonow 🔗 Links & Resources 🌐 Beam Minerals: (USE DISCOUNT CODE: BRIA at checkout for 20% off) 🌐AG1: DrinkAG1.com/BRIA (for a free $76 gift when you try AG1) 🌐 Website : 🎧 Listen to past episodes : Join Midlife Mojo 📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Make Nutrition Easy In Perimenopause: 📩 Book a Free Discovery Call:
Feeling tired all the time isn’t something women should simply accept. The afternoon energy crash. Constant cravings. Brain fog. Needing coffee just to function. Feeling exhausted after meals. These have become so normalized that many women assume they’re just part of getting older. In this episode, I’m joined by Jenny Pena, National Board Certified Health Coach and host of The Path to Better A1c podcast. After navigating PCOS and prediabetes herself, Jenny now helps women understand one of the most overlooked drivers of their health: blood sugar. Together, we unpack why blood sugar affects so much more than diabetes. From cravings and energy to hormones, metabolism, focus, and mood, Jenny explains how learning to read your body’s signals can completely change the way you feel. We also cover the lab markers every woman should understand, why “normal” labs don’t always tell the whole story, and the small lifestyle shifts that can make a surprisingly big difference. Tune in to learn why feeling tired, foggy, and constantly hungry may not be something you have to live with. Episode Timeline 00:00 - Why Blood Sugar Matters Beyond Diabetes 01:55 - Jenny’s Journey From PCOS & Prediabetes 06:30 - Why Cravings Aren’t A Willpower Problem 09:00 - The Blood Sugar Roller Coaster Explained 13:30 - Understanding A1c & What It Really Measures 18:20 - Why You Should Ask For A Fasting Insulin Test 22:30 - The Hidden Impact Of Sleep & Stress On Blood Sugar 27:45 - Why Walking After Meals Works 32:20 - Building A Blood Sugar Friendly Plate 35:40 - The Protein Habit That Changed Everything 38:50 - How Much Fiber Do You Actually Need? 45:00 - The Biggest Blood Sugar Mistakes Women Make 47:45 - Where To Learn More From Jenny Links Learn more from Jenny Pena: Website: https://jennypena.com Instagram: @coachjennp Podcast: The Path to Better A1c Curious about the tools, strategies, and lessons I share with women navigating hormones, metabolism, blood sugar, and midlife health? Join Midlife Mojo , my educational community where we connect the dots between hormones, symptoms, labs, nutrition, fitness, recovery, peptides, and so much more. I’m opening it up for free for the next 7 days so you can explore everything inside. https://bit.ly/midlifemojonow 🔗 Links & Resources 🌐 Beam Minerals: (USE DISCOUNT CODE: BRIA at checkout for 20% off) 🌐AG1: DrinkAG1.com/BRIA (for a free $76 gift when you try AG1) 🌐 Website : 🎧 Listen to past episodes : Join Midlife Mojo 📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Make Nutrition Easy In Perimenopause: 📩 Book a Free Discovery Call:
What if your dizziness, racing heart, brain fog, fatigue, anxiety, or digestive issues weren’t separate problems at all? What if they were all connected by one underlying dysfunction that most people have never heard of? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Diana Driscoll, researcher, optometrist, founder of Genetic Disease Investigators, and one of the leading voices in POTS research. Episode Timeline 00:00 - Why So Many Women With POTS Are Dismissed 02:05 - What POTS Actually Is 04:12 - “It’s All In Your Head”: The Reality Many Patients Face 06:08 - Why 90% of POTS Patients Are Women 08:32 - Living With An Overreactive Nervous System 10:04 - Is There A Genetic Link To POTS? 11:20 - Why Diana Started Genetic Disease Investigators 13:10 - The Inflammation Cycle That Keeps Patients Stuck 15:35 - Why Treating Symptoms Isn’t Enough 18:40 - Hormones, Stress & Why Symptoms Often Worsen 21:25 - Why Lifestyle Alone Isn’t Always The Answer 24:50 - Looking Beyond Diet & Exercise 26:00 - When Doctors Told Her To “Just Meditate” 28:30 - How Curiosity Changed The Future Of POTS Research 31:15 - Hope For Patients Looking For Answers Links Learn more about Dr. Diana Driscoll’s work: https://drdianadriscoll.com/ Discover Genetic Disease Investigators: https://geneticdiseaseinvestigators.com/ Join Midlife Mojo , my educational community where we connect the dots between hormones, symptoms, labs, nutrition, fitness, recovery, peptides, and so much more. I’m opening it up for free for the next 7 days so you can explore everything inside. https://bit.ly/midlifemojonow 🔗 Links & Resources 🌐 Beam Minerals: (USE DISCOUNT CODE: BRIA at checkout for 20% off) 🌐AG1: DrinkAG1.com/BRIA (for a free $76 gift when you try AG1) 🌐 Website : 🎧 Listen to past episodes : Join Midlife Mojo 📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Make Nutrition Easy In Perimenopause: 📩 Book a Free Discovery Call: Connect with me: Connect with Bria on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bria_period_whisperer/ Learn more about Bria’s coaching program: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/Coaching Subscribe to The Period Whisperer Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-period-whisperer-podcast-perimenopause-menopause/id1617315546 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5w8w0KbRuDwOUoBMzeFOOO YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@bria_period_whisperer
What does healing actually look like a year later? In this episode, I’m sitting down with one of my clients, Dragana, to reflect on everything that’s changed since we began working together. If you’ve ever wondered what coaching actually looks like beyond the sessions, or you’re curious about what’s possible when you have the right support, this conversation offers an honest, behind-the-scenes perspective. Tune in to hear a real-life recovery story and discover why sometimes the most important step in healing is asking for support instead of trying to figure it all out alone. Episode Timeline 00:00 – Introduction 01:00 – Meet Dragana & Her Health Journey 03:15 – The First Signs Something Was Wrong 06:45 – Living With Brain Fog, Fatigue & Anxiety 10:30 – The Tests That Changed Everything 15:20 – Low Cortisol, Hormones & Gut Health 21:45 – The Recovery Plan We Built Together 27:30 – Why Rest Became More Important Than Pushing Harder 33:10 – Getting Her Energy & Confidence Back 39:15 – What Changed Most After A Year 45:20 – Advice For Women Who Feel Like They’re Losing Themselves Links Curious about the tools, strategies, and lessons I use with clients like Dragana? I’ve gathered them inside Midlife Mojo , a new space where women can learn about hormones, symptoms, labs, nutrition, fitness, recovery, peptides, and what actually works in midlife. Get free access for the next 7 days and explore the same frameworks, resources, and guidance that have helped hundreds of women better understand their bodies and feel like themselves again. https://bit.ly/midlifemojonow 🔗 Links & Resources 🌐 Beam Minerals: (USE DISCOUNT CODE: BRIA at checkout for 20% off) 🌐AG1: DrinkAG1.com/BRIA (for a free $76 gift when you try AG1) 🌐 Website : 🎧 Listen to past episodes : Join Midlife Mojo 📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Make Nutrition Easy In Perimenopause: 📩 Book a Free Discovery Call: Connect with me: Connect with Bria on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bria_period_whisperer/ Learn more about Bria’s coaching program: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/Coaching Subscribe to The Period Whisperer Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-period-whisperer-podcast-perimenopause-menopause/id1617315546 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5w8w0KbRuDwOUoBMzeFOOO YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@bria_period_whisperer
Have you ever felt lonely, even when you’re surrounded by people? Not because you’re physically alone, but because no one truly understands what you’re carrying. In this episode, we explore one of the most overlooked challenges women face in midlife: loneliness. We unpack why loneliness peaks during our 40s and 50s, the hidden weight of invisible labor, and why feeling understood may be one of the most important parts of healing. If you’ve ever thought, “I don’t recognize myself anymore,” or “I thought it was just me,” this conversation is for you. Episode Timeline: 00:04 - The Loneliness So Many Women Feel in Midlife 01:35 - Why Women in Their 40s and 50s Feel More Alone Than Ever 02:45 - The Generational Expectations Placed on Women 03:30 - Perimenopause, Symptoms, and Feeling Misunderstood 04:55 - What Loneliness Really Looks Like 06:00 - Divorce, Hormonal Changes, and Losing Connection With Yourself 07:20 - A Client’s Unexpected Non-Scale Victory 08:05 - The Peak Responsibility Years 09:00 - When Everyone Needs Something From You 09:59 - The Invisible Labor Women Carry 11:00 - Are You Failing or Just Overloaded? 11:45 - The Cognitive Impact of Loneliness 12:35 - Why Feeling Understood Matters 13:05 - Why Information Alone Isn’t Enough 13:45 - The Real Reason Midlife Mojo Was Created 14:43 - Guilt, Boundaries, and Making Space for Yourself 15:30 - Why Healing Happens Faster Together Links: Get early access to a new space designed to help women better understand their hormones, symptoms, labs, and midlife health journey: https://bit.ly/midlifemojonow 🔗 Links & Resources 🌐 Beam Minerals: (USE DISCOUNT CODE: BRIA at checkout for 20% off) 🌐AG1: DrinkAG1.com/BRIA (for a free $76 gift when you try AG1) 🌐 Website : 🎧 Listen to past episodes : Join Midlife Mojo 📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Make Nutrition Easy In Perimenopause: 📩 Book a Free Discovery Call: Connect with me: Connect with Bria on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bria_period_whisperer/ Learn more about Bria’s coaching program: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/Coaching Subscribe to The Period Whisperer Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-period-whisperer-podcast-perimenopause-menopause/id1617315546 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5w8w0KbRuDwOUoBMzeFOOO YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@bria_period_whisperer
What if one of the biggest deficiencies affecting women in perimenopause isn't magnesium, protein, or hormones? What if it's pleasure? In this episode, we're exploring a concept that doesn't get talked about nearly enough: pleasure deficiency. If you're exhausted, overwhelmed, doing all the right things, and still feeling stuck, this conversation may completely change the way you think about your health. You'll learn how stress impacts weight loss, hormones, sleep, and energy, why vacations often seem to "fix" symptoms temporarily, and how reconnecting with joy can become a practical part of your healing journey. Tune in to discover why pleasure isn't a luxury. It's physiology. Episode Timeline: 00:03 - The Deficiency Nobody Is Talking About 01:00 - What Is A Pleasure Deficiency? 02:00 - Health Debt Explained 03:00 - The Withdrawals Draining Women's Energy 04:29 - Why Pleasure Is A Biological Need 05:45 - The Hormonal Benefits Of Joy And Connection 06:40 - Why You Feel Better On Vacation 07:50 - The Hidden Cost Of Chronic Stress 08:57 - Losing Touch With What Brings You Joy 10:10 - How Life Disconnects Us From Ourselves 11:20 - Understanding "Rupture" And Release 12:54 - Why Pleasure Helps The Body Heal 13:50 - When We Stop Doing What Makes Us Feel Alive 15:15 - Small Joys That Change Your Physiology 16:05 - Practical Ways To Create More Pleasure 17:12 - The 20-Item Pleasure Exercise 18:10 - Why Pleasure Is Part Of The Healing Process 18:50 - Signs You May Have A Pleasure Deficiency 19:15 - How Midlife Mojo Can Help Links: Get early access to a new space designed to help women better understand their hormones, symptoms, labs, and midlife health journey: https://bit.ly/midlifemojonow 🔗 Links & Resources 🌐 Beam Minerals: (USE DISCOUNT CODE: BRIA at checkout for 20% off) 🌐AG1: DrinkAG1.com/BRIA (for a free $76 gift when you try AG1) 🌐 Website : 🎧 Listen to past episodes : Join Midlife Mojo 📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Make Nutrition Easy In Perimenopause: 📩 Book a Free Discovery Call: Connect with me: Connect with Bria on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bria_period_whisperer/ Learn more about Bria’s coaching program: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/Coaching Subscribe to The Period Whisperer Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-period-whisperer-podcast-perimenopause-menopause/id1617315546 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5w8w0KbRuDwOUoBMzeFOOO YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@bria_period_whisperer
The average age of menopause is around 51. So what happens when menopause arrives years earlier than expected? In this episode, I sit down with functional nutrition practitioner Cindy Dupuie to unpack her personal experience of being thrown into menopause at age 43 and the important lessons women can learn from it. You'll learn why so many women dismiss their body's whispers as "just aging," how estrogen affects far more than fertility, and why understanding your unique hormone story is one of the most powerful things you can do for your long-term health. Tune in to discover how to become more proactive about your health, ask better questions, and better understand the changes happening in your body. Episode Timeline: 00:00 - Meet Cindy Dupuie 03:09 - "I Was Thrown Into Menopause At 43" 05:42 - The Difference Between Perimenopause And Menopause 08:15 - Why Women Often Miss The Early Signs 10:50 - The Symptoms That Get Dismissed As Aging 13:28 - Why Hormone Health Is More Nuanced Than We Think 14:04 - Cindy's Divorce, Weight Loss, And Early Menopause Story 18:20 - How Stress Impacts The Body 21:45 - Why Women Need To Stay Curious About Their Symptoms 25:10 - The Three Types Of Estrogen Explained 31:30 - Estradiol, Estrone, And Estriol 36:05 - Why Estrogen Affects More Than Fertility 40:12 - Hormone Replacement Therapy Myths And Misconceptions 45:30 - Understanding Your Labs And Health History 49:10 - Why Women's Health Requires A Personalized Approach 53:20 - The Questions Every Woman Should Be Asking 57:05 - How To Advocate For Yourself In Midlife Links: Get early access to a new space designed to help women better understand their hormones, symptoms, labs, and midlife health journey: https://bit.ly/midlifemojonow 🔗 Links & Resources 🌐 Beam Minerals: (USE DISCOUNT CODE: BRIA at checkout for 20% off) 🌐AG1: DrinkAG1.com/BRIA (for a free $76 gift when you try AG1) 🌐 Website : 🎧 Listen to past episodes : Join Midlife Mojo 📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Make Nutrition Easy In Perimenopause: 📩 Book a Free Discovery Call: Connect with me: Connect with Bria on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bria_period_whisperer/ Learn more about Bria’s coaching program: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/Coaching Subscribe to The Period Whisperer Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-period-whisperer-podcast-perimenopause-menopause/id1617315546 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5w8w0KbRuDwOUoBMzeFOOO YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@bria_period_whisperer
When it comes to perimenopause symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, poor sleep, and brain fog, many of us accept them because we think it’s just aging. Because that’s what generations before us went through. Because that’s what our girlfriends are going through, too. But before we jump to conclusions, let’s talk about health debt. In this episode, I share why so many women in their 40s feel stuck despite doing all the right things. From poor sleep and weight gain to brain fog, burnout, and low energy, we explore why these symptoms may be signs of depletion rather than simply getting older. Tune in to discover why this may not be aging at all and what your body could really be asking for. Episode Timeline: 00:03 - The Health Crisis Women Aren’t Talking About 02:01 - 15 Years Of Working With Women 02:57 - Why Women Are More Exhausted Than Ever 04:10 - Is This Really Just Aging? 05:45 - Why I Don’t Believe This Is Normal 06:30 - The Bigger Problem Beneath The Symptoms 08:05 - What Is Health Debt? 09:40 - Your Body As A Bank Account 11:25 - Why Women Feel Stuck 12:06 - Optimizing From A Place Of Depletion 13:40 - The Hidden Withdrawals Draining Your Energy 15:15 - Why Perimenopause Feels Harder Than Expected 17:00 - Sleep, Stress, And Energy Debt 18:42 - Blood Sugar, Burnout, And Midlife Health 20:18 - Why More Effort Isn’t The Answer 22:17 - The Inspiration Behind Midlife Mojo 24:10 - Rebuilding Your Foundation 26:05 - The Small Habits That Create Change 28:20 - Why Women Need More Support 30:12 - A Different Way Forward Links: Get early access to a new space designed to help women better understand their hormones, symptoms, labs, and midlife health journey: https://bit.ly/midlifemojonow 🔗 Links & Resources 🌐 Beam Minerals: (USE DISCOUNT CODE: BRIA at checkout for 20% off) 🌐AG1: DrinkAG1.com/BRIA (for a free $76 gift when you try AG1) 🌐 Website : 🎧 Listen to past episodes : Join Midlife Mojo 📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Make Nutrition Easy In Perimenopause: 📩 Book a Free Discovery Call: Connect with me: Connect with Bria on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bria_period_whisperer/ Learn more about Bria’s coaching program: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/Coaching Subscribe to The Period Whisperer Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-period-whisperer-podcast-perimenopause-menopause/id1617315546 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5w8w0KbRuDwOUoBMzeFOOO YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@bria_period_whisperer
If you've tried to "fix" your hormones but still don't feel like yourself, this episode explains why HRT, supplements, and lab work aren't always the full answer. In this conversation, I sit down with Dr. Deanna Minich, nutrition scientist, functional medicine expert, and author, to explore the deeper connections between hormones, emotions, stress, trauma, and long-term health. Episode Timeline: 00:00 – Why Emotions Matter In Healing 01:02 – Hormones As Emotional Messengers 03:18 – The Missing Conversation In Women's Health 06:40 – Why Perimenopause Doesn't Happen Overnight 09:22 – Trauma, Stress, And The Hormonal Timeline 12:04 – Why HRT Doesn't Work For Every Woman 15:12 – Physiology And Psychology Are Connected 16:51 – Introducing The Full Spectrum Health Framework 18:13 – What Your Favorite Color Might Reveal 19:18 – Burnout Through The Lens Of The Fire System 22:10 – Why Perimenopause Exposes Hidden Imbalances 24:43 – The Symptoms Women Normalize 27:35 – Understanding Stress Beyond Cortisol 31:14 – The Role Of Emotional Expression In Health 34:50 – Food, Energy, And The Language Of Color 38:22 – Building Resilience Instead Of Avoiding Stress 42:10 – Why Women's Symptoms Are Often Misunderstood 46:03 – How To Start Listening To Your Body 50:15 – The Future Of Women's Health 54:22 – Practical First Steps For Healing 58:06 – Final Thoughts On Midlife And Transformation Connect with Dr. Deanna Minich: Website: https://deannaminich.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deannaminich Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deannaminich Books: https://deannaminich.com/books 🔗 Links & Resources 🌐 Beam Minerals: (USE DISCOUNT CODE: BRIA at checkout for 20% off) 🌐AG1: DrinkAG1.com/BRIA (for a free $76 gift when you try AG1) 🌐 Website : 🎧 Listen to past episodes : 📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Make Nutrition Easy In Perimenopause: 📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Peptides For Perimenopause: 📩 Book a Free Discovery Call: Connect with me: Connect with Bria on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bria_period_whisperer/ Learn more about Bria’s coaching program: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/Coaching Subscribe to The Period Whisperer Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-period-whisperer-podcast-perimenopause-menopause/id1617315546 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5w8w0KbRuDwOUoBMzeFOOO YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@bria_period_whisperer
Your health shouldn't feel like another item on an already overflowing checklist. For a lot of women, that's exactly how it feels. Between work, family, responsibilities, and the endless stream of health advice, taking care of yourself can start to feel like one more obligation instead of something that helps you feel better. If you're feeling stretched thin, overwhelmed, or frustrated that improving your health seems to require more time than you have, this conversation is for you. You'll learn six simple shifts that support your energy, hormones, and overall well-being without adding more complexity to your day. Tune in to discover how to make your health feel lighter, simpler, and easier to sustain. Episode Timeline: 00:03 - The Two Midlife Health Traps 02:10 - Why Women Feel Stuck 03:45 - You're Not Doing It Wrong 05:10 - The Real Problem: Time 06:25 - Why Systems Beat Willpower 07:50 - The Missing Piece in Health 09:15 - Why Lab Results Matter 11:40 - Personalized Answers Change Everything 13:35 - Hack #1: Minerals in Water 17:15 - Hack #2: Front-Load Protein 21:05 - Hack #3: Balance Stress Daily 25:05 - Hack #4: Cauliflower Rice Boost 26:35 - Hack #5: Use AI for Meals 28:10 - Beat Decision Fatigue 29:00 - Hack #6: Get Expert Help 30:00 - The Fastest Way Forward 🔗 Links & Resources 🌐 Beam Minerals: (USE DISCOUNT CODE: BRIA at checkout for 20% off) 🌐AG1: DrinkAG1.com/BRIA (for a free $76 gift when you try AG1) 🌐 Website : 🎧 Listen to past episodes : 📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Make Nutrition Easy In Perimenopause: 📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Peptides For Perimenopause: 📩 Book a Free Discovery Call: Connect with me: Connect with Bria on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bria_period_whisperer/ Learn more about Bria’s coaching program: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/Coaching Subscribe to The Period Whisperer Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-period-whisperer-podcast-perimenopause-menopause/id1617315546 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5w8w0KbRuDwOUoBMzeFOOO YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@bria_period_whisperer
For decades, women were expected to suffer through menopause quietly. Menopause The Musical helped change that. Tune in for a refreshing reminder that you're not alone and that this chapter may hold more possibilities than you've been led to believe. Episode Timeline: 00:02 – Menopause Takes Center Stage 01:13 – How Seth Found The Show 05:21 – Why Laughter Heals Shame 06:40 – From Silence To Sisterhood 09:05 – The Truth About Aging 12:33 – When Menopause Was Taboo 14:21 – How The Conversation Changed 15:51 – Inside The Musical's Biggest Laughs 18:43 – Why Women Keep Returning 21:13 – How The Musical Began 22:04 – The Power Of Feeling Seen 25:01 – The Future Of Menopause Care 26:58 – Joy, Dopamine, And Hormones 28:46 – Inside Menopause The Musical 2 31:30 – Stories That Changed Lives 33:36 – Comedy Starts With Truth 36:22 – You're Not Alone 38:06 – A Show That Saved Marriages 40:27 – Menopause As Adult Adolescence 41:24 – Reclaiming Worth Beyond Appearance 44:01 – Why Women Bring Friends 45:00 – The Wisdom Of Menopause 46:23 – Joy Might Be Medicine Connect with Seth Greenleaf: MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL: Website - MenopauseTheMusical.com FB - facebook.com/menopausethemusical IG - instagram.com/menopausethemusical X - x.com/menomusical Threads - threads.com/@menopausethemusical GFOUR PRODUCTIONS: Website - gfourproductions.com FB - facebook.com/GFourPro IG - instagram.com/gfourproductions X - x.com/gfourpro SETH GREENLEAF: Website - greenleafproductions.com FB - facebook.com/greenleafpro IG - instagram.com/greenleafpro X - x.com/Gleafpro 🔗 Links & Resources 🌐 Beam Minerals: (USE DISCOUNT CODE: BRIA at checkout for 20% off) 🌐AG1: DrinkAG1.com/BRIA (for a free $76 gift when you try AG1) 🌐 Website : 🎧 Listen to past episodes : 📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Make Nutrition Easy In Perimenopause: 📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Peptides For Perimenopause: 📩 Book a Free Discovery Call:
Before you buy another detox kit, your body needs you to hear this. Every summer, I watch women get pulled into detoxes that promise to fix the bloating, fatigue, brain fog, and weight gain they’ve been struggling with for years. But what most women don’t realize is that detoxes can actually become dangerous for a depleted body, especially in midlife when your nervous system, gut, adrenals, and mineral reserves are already running on empty. In this episode, I break down why some detox protocols can leave women sleeping worse, feeling more anxious, exhausted, inflamed, and completely disconnected from their bodies. I also walk you through the signs your body may not actually be ready for detox and what support needs to happen first. If “healthy” routines keep making you feel worse, this episode may explain why. Tune in before you spend another dollar trying to force your body to heal harder. Episode Timeline: 00:03 — Why Detoxes Backfire 02:22 — Detox Can Make You Worse 03:19 — Why Midlife Detoxes Fail 04:37 — Detox Isn’t Always Healing 06:12 — The “Toxic Soup” Lie 08:04 — Signs Your Body’s Depleted 10:11 — When Detox Becomes Dangerous 12:48 — Why Symptoms Get Worse 14:32 — The Adrenal Detox Connection 16:58 — Your Gut Can’t Keep Up 18:55 — Low Minerals, Bigger Problems 20:27 — Prepare Before You Detox 21:44 — The Three-Step Foundation 23:02 — Detox Needs Safety First 24:02 — Stop Forcing Your Body 🔗 Links & Resources 🌐 Beam Minerals: (USE DISCOUNT CODE: BRIA at checkout for 20% off) 🌐AG1: DrinkAG1.com/BRIA (for a free $76 gift when you try AG1) 🌐 Website : 🎧 Listen to past episodes : 📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Make Nutrition Easy In Perimenopause: 📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Peptides For Perimenopause: 📩 Book a Free Discovery Call: Connect with me: Connect with Bria on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bria_period_whisperer/ Learn more about Bria’s coaching program: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/Coaching Subscribe to The Period Whisperer Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-period-whisperer-podcast-perimenopause-menopause/id1617315546 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5w8w0KbRuDwOUoBMzeFOOO YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@bria_period_whisperer
Your body can’t function properly without minerals. And a lot of women in midlife are running dangerously low without realizing it. In this episode, I’m sitting down again with Caroline Alan from BEAM Minerals to talk about one of the most overlooked drivers of midlife symptoms: mineral depletion. We unpack what actually happens to a woman’s body when minerals run low, why so many women feel depleted even when they’re “doing everything right,” and how minerals impact everything from hormones and metabolism to energy, nervous system regulation, and muscle cramping. Caroline also breaks down why generic supplement advice often misses the bigger picture and why mineral balance matters more than most people realize. This conversation completely shifts the way we think about health foundations in midlife. If you’ve been feeling like your body just isn’t responding the way it used to, this episode will help you understand why. Tune in and learn why minerals may be one of the missing pieces your body has been asking for all along. Episode Timeline: 00:00 – Midlife Mineral Crash 03:29 – Minerals & Period Cramps 04:48 – Afternoon Energy Crashes 05:31 – Why Minerals Matter 08:02 – Modern Food Depletion 09:00 – Start With Foundations 10:57 – Supplement Labels Mislead 13:21 – Humic vs Fulvic Minerals 16:23 – Best Way to Take Minerals 20:42 – Mineral Sprays Explained 21:15 – Minerals for Period Cramps 22:44 – Anxiety & Happy Lights 27:38 – The Mineral Reset Book 29:03 – Signs of Mineral Deficiency 31:19 – The Mineral Reset Program 34:38 – Minerals & Emotional Resilience 36:08 – Surviving vs Thriving Connect with Caroline Alan: Book – MineralResetBook.com Instagram – @CarolineAlanOfficial Website – BeamMinerals.com 🔗 Links & Resources 🌐 Beam Minerals: (USE DISCOUNT CODE: BRIA at checkout for 20% off) 🌐AG1: DrinkAG1.com/BRIA (for a free $76 gift when you try AG1) 🌐 Website : 🎧 Listen to past episodes : 📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Make Nutrition Easy In Perimenopause: 📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Peptides For Perimenopause: 📩 Book a Free Discovery Call: Connect with me: Connect with Bria on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bria_period_whisperer/ Learn more about Bria’s coaching program: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/Coaching Subscribe to The Period Whisperer Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-period-whisperer-podcast-perimenopause-menopause/id1617315546 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5w8w0KbRuDwOUoBMzeFOOO YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@bria_period_whisperer
Over 40 and exhausted by workouts that used to feel good? I need you to hear this… your body might not need more exercise right now, it might need a break. In this episode, I’m talking about something I think so many women in midlife are quietly experiencing but almost nobody is saying out loud: sometimes pushing harder is the exact thing keeping your body stuck. I share why I’m personally taking a step back from intense fitness right now, how hormone shifts and chronic stress change our ability to recover, and the signs your workouts may be costing you more energy than they’re giving back. We’ll talk about fitness burnout, nervous system overload, why movement and exercise are not the same thing, and how to stop treating your body like it should perform the way it did in your 20s. This is not about “giving up” on your health, it’s about learning how to work with your body instead of constantly fighting against it. Tune in if you’ve been eating well, working out harder, and still feeling like your body is waving a white flag. Episode Timeline: 00:04 — How Are You Feeling? 03:45 — Your Hormonal Buffer Changed 07:02 — Why Midlife Feels Harder 10:22 — Time For A Fitness Break 13:20 — Signs You Lack Capacity 15:05 — Movement vs Intense Fitness 18:40 — Workouts Draining Your Energy 22:10 — Why Results Stop Happening 25:02 — Exercise Isn’t Stress Management 28:05 — Stop Training Like Athletes 30:10 — Summer Health CEO Mindset 🔗 Links & Resources 🌐 Beam Minerals: (USE DISCOUNT CODE: BRIA at checkout for 20% off) 🌐AG1: DrinkAG1.com/BRIA (for a free $76 gift when you try AG1) 🌐 Website : 🎧 Listen to past episodes : 📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Make Nutrition Easy In Perimenopause: 📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Peptides For Perimenopause: 📩 Book a Free Discovery Call: Connect with me: Connect with Bria on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bria_period_whisperer/ Learn more about Bria’s coaching program: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/Coaching Subscribe to The Period Whisperer Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-period-whisperer-podcast-perimenopause-menopause/id1617315546 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5w8w0KbRuDwOUoBMzeFOOO YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@bria_period_whisperer
The harder many women push after 40, the worse their bodies seem to respond. Somewhere after 40, “eat less and move more” starts creating more exhaustion than results, and so many women end up blaming themselves for it. If your body suddenly feels unfamiliar after 40, this episode will help you understand what’s really happening and where to start next. Episode Timeline: 00:00 — Midlife Rules Changed 02:43 — Jason’s Strength Training Story 08:29 — Why Old Strategies Fail 10:17 — Taking Inventory First 11:59 — Sleep Changes Everything 14:20 — Better Bedtime Habits 18:16 — Fix Your Breakfast First 22:00 — Fat Loss Isn’t Enough 25:05 — Train For Performance 26:59 — Emotional Weight Loss Patterns 29:00 — Strength Training Priorities 31:56 — VO2 Max Training Explained 33:21 — Ideal Weekly Workout Split 38:11 — Carb Cycling For Midlife 41:19 — When To Stop Training 42:39 — Why Deload Weeks Matter 44:40 — GLP-1 Risks Explained 47:53 — Foundations Before GLP-1s 51:44 — Peptides That Support Recovery 54:19 — Why Peptides Sometimes Fail 56:09 — Don’t Stay Stuck Alone Connect with Jason Nelson: Instagram - @jaynelson0580 Facebook - @jaynelson0580 YouTube - @jasonnelson2983 Website - www.bodyimage.health 🔗 Links & Resources 🌐 Beam Minerals: (USE DISCOUNT CODE: BRIA at checkout for 20% off) 🌐AG1: DrinkAG1.com/BRIA (for a free $76 gift when you try AG1) 🌐 Website : 🎧 Listen to past episodes : 📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Make Nutrition Easy In Perimenopause: 📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Peptides For Perimenopause: 📩 Book a Free Discovery Call: Connect with me: Connect with Bria on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bria_period_whisperer/ Learn more about Bria’s coaching program: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/Coaching Subscribe to The Period Whisperer Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-period-whisperer-podcast-perimenopause-menopause/id1617315546 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5w8w0KbRuDwOUoBMzeFOOO YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@bria_period_whisperer
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