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Thrive45Method™ with Nutritionist Stacey Nicole Smith

Thrive45Method™ with Nutritionist Stacey Nicole Smith

Stacey Nicole Smith 70 Episodes Sep 16, 2026

A weight loss and wellness podcast aimed at women over 45 navigating perimenopause and menopause. Hosted by nutritionist Stacey Nicole Smith, it offers practical guidance on nutrition and healthy habits for this stage of life. Episodes aim to give listeners the knowledge and confidence to feel good in their bodies. The overall message is that women can thrive well past 45.

Episodes

Why you can't lose weight in perimenopause after 45 (it's not calories)
Why you can't lose weight in perimenopause after 45 (it's not calories) Sep 16, 2026 373 Gaining weight in perimenopause even though you're eating the same food? You're not imagining it — and it's not about calories.In this episode I break down why perimenopause weight gain happens after 45, why menopause belly fat feels impossible to lose, and the 3 hormonal shifts that make weight loss over 45 so different — plus what to do instead with my nutrition-first Thrive45Meth
5 Foods That Actually Help With Menopause Belly Fat After 45
5 Foods That Actually Help With Menopause Belly Fat After 45 Sep 9, 2026 470 Struggling with menopause belly fat after 45 even though you're eating healthy? These 5 foods actually help — here's why they work WITH your hormones, not against them.I'm Stacey Nicole Smith, Nutritionist and founder of Thrive45Method™. I help women in perimenopause and menopause lose stubborn belly fat without counting calories, eliminating carbs or intermittent fasting — and thes
Stop Ignoring Fiber: Why You Can't Lose Weight In Perimenopause Without It
Stop Ignoring Fiber: Why You Can't Lose Weight In Perimenopause Without It Sep 2, 2026 497 Perimenopause and menopause weight loss is different — and most women over 45 are fighting it the wrong way. You're eating less than ever, yet the scale won't move. Struggling to lose weight in perimenopause even when you're eating "healthy"? The missing piece is probably FIBER.In this episode, I break down why fiber is non-negotiable for perimenopause weight loss, how it
The Weight Loss Plateau (and how to break through it)
The Weight Loss Plateau (and how to break through it) Aug 26, 2026 705 The weight loss plateau, what's causing it and how to break out of it.Stuck at the same number on the scale even though you're doing everything right?If you're a woman in perimenopause or menopause, your weight loss plateau might have nothing to do with willpower at all. It could be your hormones, your stress levels or one particular habit almost every woman falls into without reali
How to Lose Weight in Perimenopause and Menopause as a Woman Over 45
How to Lose Weight in Perimenopause and Menopause as a Woman Over 45 Aug 19, 2026 664 How to lose weight in perimenopause and menopause as a woman over 45 (why what used to work, no longer does)If you've been doing all the 'right' things like cutting calories, intermittent fasting and eating healthy, but the scale still isn't moving (or even worse, it's going up) this episode is for you.In this episode, I'm breaking down why fat loss in perimenopause a
Carbs, Hormones and Fat Loss in Perimenopause & Menopause
Carbs, Hormones and Fat Loss in Perimenopause & Menopause Aug 12, 2026 682 Carbs, Hormones & Fat Loss: What Nobody Tells You About Perimenopause & Menopause Weight LossIf cutting carbs is the first thing you do every time you want to lose weight, this episode is going to change how you think about food.I'm breaking down why eliminating carbs is one of the worst things you can do for fat loss during perimenopause and menopause — and what to do instead. You&ap
How to Sleep Your Way to Fat Loss in Perimenopause and Menopause
How to Sleep Your Way to Fat Loss in Perimenopause and Menopause Aug 4, 2026 667 How to Sleep Your Way to Fat Loss in Perimenopause and MenopauseIf your sleep has been off since perimenopause or menopause started — this episode is going to connect some dots you probably never expected.Because here's what most women don't realize: poor sleep and stubborn weight gain aren't necessarily two separate problems. They can be the same hormonal problem showing up in two
3 Signs Your Hormones Are Stopping You From Losing Weight in Perimenopause and Menopause
3 Signs Your Hormones Are Stopping You From Losing Weight in Perimenopause and Menopause Jul 29, 2026 689 3 Signs Your Hormones Are Stopping You From Losing Weight in Perimenopause and MenopauseIf you're in your 40s, 50s, or 60s and you feel like no matter what you do the weight just won't budge — or you're gaining weight out of nowhere even though nothing has changed — this episode is for you.Because here's what most women don't realize: this isn't a calorie issue. It&ap
The Truth About Intermittent Fasting for Weight Loss in Perimenopause and Menopause
The Truth About Intermittent Fasting for Weight Loss in Perimenopause and Menopause Jul 22, 2026 436 The Truth About Intermittent Fasting for Weight Loss in Perimenopause and MenopauseIf you've been doing intermittent fasting and not losing weight in perimenopause or menopause, or worse, you're actually gaining...this episode is going to explain exactly why.And I promise you. It's not because you're not fasting long enough.Intermittent fasting has real research behind it. But
The 3 Biggest Mistakes Women Make Trying to Lose Weight in Perimenopause and Menopause
The 3 Biggest Mistakes Women Make Trying to Lose Weight in Perimenopause and Menopause Jul 15, 2026 755 The 3 Biggest Mistakes Women Make Trying to Lose Weight in Perimenopause and MenopauseIf you've been trying everything to lose weight in perimenopause or menopause and nothing is working — or worse, you're actually gaining — I want you to hear this: it's not you. It's the strategy.In this episode I'm breaking down the 3 most common mistakes I see women make when trying to
Why You're Gaining Weight in Perimenopause and Menopause (even though you're eating less)
Why You're Gaining Weight in Perimenopause and Menopause (even though you're eating less) Jul 8, 2026 588 Why You're Gaining Weight in Perimenopause and Menopause (Even Though You're Eating Less)If you're eating less than ever and still gaining weight in perimenopause or menopause, you are not alone.What's happening inside your body right now has nothing to do with willpower or discipline. And it has everything to do with something most 'diets' completely ignore.In this e
The Real Reason You're Not Losing Weight in Perimenopause and Menopause (and it's not calories)
The Real Reason You're Not Losing Weight in Perimenopause and Menopause (and it's not calories) Jul 1, 2026 550 If you're struggling to lose weight during perimenopause or menopause, you may be focusing on the wrong thing. (This is a replay of a recent fb live I did) In this episode, I explain why calories aren't always the main reason weight loss stalls during midlife and what you should be paying attention to instead.As hormones change, your body responds differently to stress, exercise, sleep,

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