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Are You There, Midlife? | Perimenopause, Weight Loss, Fatigue, Brain Fog, Hormone Imbalance, Balance Hormones Naturally
Are You There, Midlife? | Perimenopause, Weight Loss, Fatigue, Brain Fog, Hormone Imbalance, Balance Hormones Naturally
Are You There, Midlife? is a health and wellness podcast hosted by Monica Topete, a certified holistic health coach, aimed at women navigating perimenopause and menopause. Each episode addresses common midlife symptoms such as bloating, fatigue, brain fog, sleep problems, weight gain, and hormone imbalance. Monica shares her own experience of being dismissed by doctors with "normal" lab results and explains how she took charge of her health through research and lifestyle changes. The show offers natural, drug-free strategies for balancing hormones and feeling better in midlife. It is a conversational, encouraging listen for women who feel overwhelmed or unsure about what is happening to their bodies.
Episodes
110 | Is It Perimenopause or a Hormone Imbalance? What’s Normal After 40—and What’s Not?
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One of the biggest mistakes women make in perimenopause is assuming that everything we’re experiencing is “normal.”
But just because these symptoms are common doesn’t mean they’re something you have to live with.
Today, we’re continuing my new series, The Perimenopause Reset,” where w
109 | 10 Things I Want Every Woman in Perimenopause to Leave Behind in 2025 (For Hormone Balance, Better Sleep & Weight Loss)
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Studies show women spend an average of six years shrugging off perimenopause symptoms before realizing what’s actually going on.
Six. Years.
Now, I’m no mathlete, but that’s six years of wasted time, money, and energy spent second-guessing our bodies… for relief that feels temporary a
108 | Start Here: Is a Hormone Imbalance Behind Your Anxiety, Anger, or Overwhelm in Perimenopause?
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Lately, have you noticed your patience disappearing faster than a plate of holiday cookies?
According to The North American Menopause Society, mood swings and emotional volatility are among the top reported symptoms during perimenopause—right behind poor sleep and stubborn weight gain
107 | Are Your Body Aches, Joint Pain, or Arthritis Actually a Symptom of Hormone Imbalance in Perimenopause?
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If you’ve been popping Advil lately like it's M&M’s just to get through the day, you are not alone!
According to the latest research, nearly 100 million Americans between the ages of 20 and 64 suffer from chronic pain. And, up to 70% of all chronic pain sufferers are women (no su
106 | How to Calm Sugar Cravings in Perimenopause (Without Cutting Carbs Or Spiking Your Blood Sugar)
Do You Have A Hormone Imbalance? Take my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz
What if sugar cravings in perimenopause aren’t about sugar at all?
What if they’re our body’s way of asking for something else—and we’ve just been answering the wrong question?
In today’s episode, I’m peeling back the curtain on what sugar cravings really mean in perimenopause—and how
105 | The 4 Biggest Metabolism Mistakes You’re Probably Making in Perimenopause (And How to Fix Them)
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When did weight loss become a full-time job?!!!
Here’s what no one ever bothered to tell you about weight loss and perimenopause:
Gaining weight in midlife isn’t just about calories. It’s driven by multiple hormonal and biological shifts that change how our bodies store fat, use fuel,
104 | Are Carbs Killing Your Metabolism? The 3 Protein Rules That Fuel Fat Loss in Perimenopause
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Most midlife women think carbs are the enemy… but the real problem isn’t the carbs—it’s protein (or a lack of it.)
Because once we hit our 40s, those same bagels and banana bread we inhaled in our 20s suddenly hit our metabolism a lot harder once our hormones start to shift.
In today’
103 | How Everyday Stress Stalls Weight Loss in Perimenopause (and What to Do About It) [What I Wish I Knew Series]
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Most midlife women think they’re “managing” their stress… but that’s only because we’ve gotten used to feeling overwhelmed.
The reality?
We’re running on cortisol autopilot—multitasking, under-sleeping, and juggling 47 tabs in our brain—while our hormones are quietly freaking out in t
102 | No, You’re Not Crazy—It’s Your Hormones! (Your Top Perimenopause Questions Answered)
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Ever wondered if what you’re feeling isn’t “normal”… it’s hormonal?
According to emerging midlife health research, hormone shifts in our late 30s and 40s can start years before full-blown perimenopause—affecting everything from our sleep and mood to body odor, belly fat, and energy.
101 | The Clean-Eating Trap: 5 Surprising Foods That Can Wreck Your Metabolism in Perimenopause [What I Wish I Knew Series]
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Eighty to ninety percent of the women I talk to tell me they’re “eating clean.”
The problem?
They’re following the same “healthy” diet that worked for their 30-year-old metabolism…and hormones.
According to a 2022 study in the Journal of Midlife Health, nearly seven in ten women in p
100 | Perimenopause Weight Gain? The #1 Hormone Imbalance That Makes Losing Weight Feel Impossible
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Are you eating WAY less and working out WAY more…but the scale just kept going up..and up…and up? 😨
Welcome to midlife!:<
According to the North American Menopause Society, nearly 90% of us experience unwanted weight gain during perimenopause—even when our diet and exercise routine
99 | What Your Perimenopause Blood Tests Mean—& How to Actually Interpret Them [What I Wish I Knew Series]
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If you’ve ever logged into your patient portal, opened up your lab results, and thought, “Great… but what am I even looking at?”—you’re not alone.
According to a Gennev survey, two-thirds of midlife women say their doctors never explain what their hormone numbers actually mean.
In tod
98 | When “Normal” Labs Lie: What Doctors Miss About Hormones in Perimenopause & Menopause [What I Wish I Knew Series]
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Ever been told, “Your labs are normal,” but you just know something isn’t right?
🙋🏼♀️Yeah, same.:<
Turns out 80% of midlife women experience symptoms like fatigue, hot flashes, and weight gain, yet only 25% of us are ever diagnosed with a hormonal imbalance!
In today’s episode, I
97 | When Anxiety, Anger, or Depression Is a Hormone Imbalance in Disguise [What I Wish I Knew Series]
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Ever wonder why everyone you know seems to be on an antidepressant?
According to the North American Menopause Society, nearly 60 percent of women going through perimenopa
96 | 5 Perimenopause Symptoms I Ignored at 40…And Why You Shouldn’t [What I Wish I Knew Series]
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Studies show women spend an average of four years dismissing perimenopause symptoms before realizing what’s actually going on.
Four years!!!
That’s 1,460 days of sleepless nights, sweating through your pajamas, and snapping at your partner, your kids, even the dog—because you don’t know what you don’
95 | Bloating, Brain Fog, or Weight Gain? The 10 “Healthy” Foods That Can Make Perimenopause Symptoms Worse [AYTM Flashback]
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Whole grains, hummus, and meatless burgers…what if your go-to “healthy” foods are actually keeping your hormonal symptoms stuck on repeat?
It’s more common than you think–thanks to hormone shifts in midlife that can change how our bodies process certain proteins, sugars, and plants—tu
94 | 😵💫 Joint Pain or Leg Cramps at Night? Fast Fixes for Sleep Issues in Perimenopause (Quick Tip Bonus Episode)
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Ever feel like your body is staging a protest while you’re trying to sleep?
In this week’s bonus tip episode, I share 2 quick fixes to help women in perimenopause soothe leg cramps and joint pain, and fin
93 | Hormones Waking You Up at Night? Fast Fixes for Insomnia, Hot Flashes, Anxiety & More in Perimenopause
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Sleeping used to be effortless—but then, perimenopause hit. Now, one hot flash or a couple of middle-of-the-night bathroom trips is all it takes to hijack your sleep completely.
It’s not just you. Studies show that up to 80% of women experience sleep issues during menopause. The resul
92 | Sitting All Day? 5 Tips to Boost Metabolism, Lose Weight + Get Your Energy Back in Perimenopause
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What if I told you the biggest threat to your midlife metabolism isn’t your age or your diet—it’s your office chair?
It’s true. Sitting for hours can double your risk for hormone-related metabolic issues in midlife like insulin resistance, fatigue, and stubborn weight gain. Plus, the
91 | Quick Tip Bonus Episode: The Hidden Hormone Disruptor in Your Go-To Hair Styling Product
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Hair on point—but your hormones are all over the place?
In this week’s bonus tip episode, I share a hidden hormone disruptor—common in many hairstyling products—that could be quietly wreaking havoc
90 | Is Your Shampoo Making You Fat? 5 Hormone Disruptors Driving Weight Gain in Perimenopause
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Still trusting “clean beauty” labels? That might be your first mistake.
From "fragrance" loopholes to endocrine-disrupting chemicals, your skincare, shampoo, deodorant, and toothpaste could be quie
89 | Quick Tip Bonus Episode: 3 Better-Than-Coffee Energy Boosters In Perimenopause
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Tired by 2pm—even after coffee? You’re not alone.
In this week’s NEW bonus tip episode, I’m sharing 3 better-than-coffee energy boosters to help you stay focused and balanced—without the caffeine
88 | Surviving on Caffeine? 5 Hacks To Boost Energy, Balance Hormones in Perimenopause Without Giving Up Coffee
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What if the reason you're really exhausted, restless, or lying awake at 2am… is your morning coffee?
Sounds crazy, right?...but multiple studies show that women metabolize caffeine up to 40% SLOWE
87 | “Why Am I So Tired, Foggy, and Moody?” 5 Signs Your Body Is Fighting Inflammation & Needs a Detox to Balance Hormones
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We blame the cocktails, the late nights, and the all-you-can-ea
86 | You'll Never Fix Your Perimenopause Symptoms Until You Address This... [AYTM Flashback] (Back-2-Hormone Basics)
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Truth: Half of us in perimenopause never even mention our hormon
85 | Can’t Lose Weight On HRT? How To Reboot Your Metabolism in Menopause: LIVE Coaching Call
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What do you do when the doctor says your labs are “fine”… but you still have no energy, constant brain fog, and weight that just keeps climbing?
That’s exactly where Natalie found herself—tired all the time, battl
84 | Sleep Your Way to Weight Loss in Perimenopause: My Go-To Supplements (Part 2)
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Taking your sleep supplement right before bed might actually
83 | Is Poor Sleep Making You Gain Weight in Perimenopause? (Part 1)
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You used to be able to fall asleep before your head hit the pillow.
Now? You’re wide awake at 2 am, drenched in sweat, and wondering why your jeans are getting tighter by the week.
Poor sleep in midlife isn’t jus
82 | Are You Eating the Right Macros for Perimenopause Weight Loss?
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First, it was low-fat.
Then it was no carbs.
Then more protein…
And finally, “just eat intuitively.”
No wonder more than half of us in perimenopause feel totally confused about what to eat—especially when our hor
81 | Don’t Stop Lifting! 5 Tips to Reverse Strength Training Weight Gain in Perimenopause
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You’re not imagining it—strength training can make the scale go up before it goes down.
In fact, 40% of midlife women say they’ve quit a workout routine because they didn’t see results fast enough.
But what if the
80 | Is Strength Training Making You Gain Weight in Perimenopause?
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You’re lifting weights. Eating more protein. Tracking your steps.
So why does your body feel like it didn’t get the memo?🙃📝
If every workout lately leaves you more bloated, puffy, or confused by the scale, you're
79 | Perimenopause Fatigue + Weight Gain?: LIVE Coaching Call
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Do you wake up with energy, but hit a wall halfway through the day?
Is brain fog making it hard to focus—or even finish a complete sentence?
Are you still trying to lose the same 10, 20, 30 pounds or more you put
78 | 💪 Eating More Protein But Still Not Losing Weight in Perimenopause?
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You’ve swapped cereal for eggs, added collagen to your coffee, maybe even splurged on the “cleanest” plant-based protein tub you could find at Costco… and still, your skinny jeans won’t button without a prayer and
77 | 🔥The BEST Diet To Burn Fat + Balance Hormones in Perimenopause
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Which is better for midlife weight loss: Keto? Carnivore? Optavia?
It’s a question I get asked all the time—especially in the summer, when the pool invites start rolling in… and you’d rather melt in leggings than
76 | 6 Tools Under $100 for Hormone Balance + Perimenopause Weight Loss
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Have you ever bought the same supplement twice because you forgot you already tried it? 👀
🙋🏼♀️Yeah, been there, got the T-shirt… AND the magnesium spray… AND the melatonin gummies that tasted like stale fruit sna
75 | Trying to Lose Weight in Perimenopause? What to Know Before Intermittent Fasting
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Skipping breakfast? Swigging coffee ‘til noon and calling it “intermittent fasting”?
You’re not alone….But that strategy? It might be backfiring.
In fact, if you’re a woman in perimenopause trying to lose weight
74 | Are You Eating Enough? 3 Ways Eating Less Backfires in Perimenopause
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You’re eating like a bird, but still can’t button your jeans.:<
If skipping snacks, counting macros, or cutting carbs is supposed to help us lose weight…why does it feel like nothing is changing, even when yo
73 | Can’t Lose Weight? The Truth About GLP-1 for Weight Loss in Perimenopause & Beyond
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Weight won’t budge? Want to lose 10 (or 20) pounds before summer so you can feel good in your skin again—and without hiding under a caftan. 👀
Enter wonder drug GLP-1—which, according to industry research, is pro
72 | 10 Stupid Things Women Do To Mess Up Our Metabolism in Perimenopause and Menopause
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The average woman starts dieting at age 17.
By the time we hit 45, we’ve dieted at least 61 times.
Sixty-one. Diets.
And yet somehow we’re still being told to just “eat less and move more” to lose weight (as if
71 | Ask AI: 5 Things ChatGPT Can't Tell You About Balancing Hormones in Perimenopause and Menopause
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The average woman spends six years searching for relief from hormone symptoms.
AI can’t speed that up.
Sure, it can plan your vacation, rewrite your resume, and even suggest a pretty good taco recipe.:)
But whe
70 | Are You Guilty Of This?: The Daily Habit Hijacking Your Hormones In Perimenopause And Menopause
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69 | Am I Depressed…Or Is It My Hormones? 3 Questions To Ask Before Taking An SSRI in Perimenopause Or Menopause
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You’re not crying in traffic because you’re crazy.
You’re not snapping at your family because you’re unstable.
You’re just living in a body that’s shifting—and no one explained what that would feel like.
Let’s be honest: Doctors are trained to treat clinica
68 | Your 3pm Crash Isn’t Normal—It’s Hormonal: What’s REALLY Zapping Your Energy In Perimenopause and Menopause?
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Dragging by 3pm—even after a “clean” lunch and your second coffee?
It’s not your schedule.
Or your age.
Or even those 10 pounds that won’t budge.
It’s your hormones.
Even if your doctor says everything looks “normal,” that mid-day crash could be a hormone red flag—one ev
67 | Wait—Could THIS Be What's Holding You Back? 4 Reasons You’re (Still) Living With Hormone Imbalance in Perimenopause & Menopause
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What if the reason you’re still struggling to balance your hormones has nothing to do with what you’re doing… and everything to do with what you’re thinking?
Here’s the thing: our brains are wired to keep us safe.
(You know—safe, as in stuck. In the same place. Snapping
66 | Your Health Insurance Won’t Fix This: The REAL Cost of Perimenopause & Menopause
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You’ve done everything right…scheduled a visit with your doctor, got some lab work done, maybe even filled a prescription (or two.)...
So why do you feel like you're slowly dying inside while pretending everything’s fine?
If you’ve ever felt dismissed, misdiagnose
65 | It’s Not You! 6 Surprising Reasons Hormone Balancing Programs Fail in Perimenopause & Menopause
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Does it ever feel like you’re the only one still struggling to figure out your hormones?
Trust me—you’re not alone.
Up to 85% of women over 40 experience hormone-related symptom
64 | No Energy to Change? Why Fixing Your Hormones Is the Key to Motivation in Perimenopause & Menopause
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Hey friend,
Are you waking up exhausted, no matter how much sleep you get? Are you drooling on your keyboard by 3 PM, wondering if napping und
63 | 👉 THIS! My Exact 3-Step System for Balancing Your Hormones Naturally in Perimenopause & Menopause
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Hey friend,
😵💫 Are you waking up exhausted, no matter how much you sleep? Clothes suddenly feeling tighter, …even thou
62 | What Am I Missing? 4 Reasons Why What You’re Doing Isn’t Working to Balance Your Hormones in Perimenopause & Menopause
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Hey friend,
So you’ve read all the books. Listened to all the podcasts. Cut out dairy, sugar, caffeine, gluten—basically all joy.
But here you are… still exha
61 | How Did I Get HERE? 6 Root Causes of Hormone Imbalance in Perimenopause & Menopause
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Hey friend,
Ever stopped to ask yourself… "Why are my hormones suddenly so out of control?"
Like, why could you eat whatever you wanted in your 20s
60 | Lost That Loving Feeling? 4 Tips To Get Your Libido Back In Perimenopause & Menopause [AYTM Flashback]
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Hey friend,
Did you know that 57% of ALL women ages 40-80 feel like we’re not having enough sex?
Between relationship conflicts, boredom, stre
59 | 5 Things You Need To Know When Googling Solutions for Your Perimenopause or Menopause Symptoms
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Hey friend,
Are you overwhelmed when it comes to researching your perimenopause and menopause symptoms online?
According to a study by 2024 study by
58 | Quick Hormone Fixes: Which Ones Work for Balancing Hormones... And Which Ones Miss the Mark?
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Hey friend,
When your hormones are out of control, are you willing to try almost anything that promises some relief?
You’re not alone.
According to a 2023 survey by the
57 | Blood Work “Normal”? Why You Could Still Have A Hormone Imbalance
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Hey friend,
Have you ever been told, “Your labs are normal,” but you just know something isn’t right?
You’re not alone.
Up to 80% of midlife women experience symptoms like fatigue, hot flashes, and weight gain, yet only 25% are ever diagnosed with a hormonal imbalanc
56 | The 3 Biggest Lies About Hormone Imbalance In Perimenopause & Menopause
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Hey friend,
Have you ever felt like you’re invisible when it comes to your health?..
According to a 2020 survey by AARP, 45% of women aged 45 to 60 reported not being taken seriously by their primary care doctor when discussing their perimenopausal or menopausal symptoms. That’s almost half
55 | Hormone Crystal Ball: What Your Perimenopause & Menopause Symptoms Are Telling You About 2025
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Hey friend,
Have you ever wished you could peek into a crystal ball and predict your future?
While the rest of the world is Googling “What will 2025 bring?” (a query with over 1 million searches!!!!), the real predictor of your future health isn’t online or in the stars—it’s in the habits yo
54 | Start Here: Your Favorite Episodes About Perimenopause, Menopause And Hormone Imbalance With “AYTM Unwrapped”
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Hey friend,
As we close out 2024 and look ahead to a fresh start in 2025, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the podcast episodes that resonated the most with you this year.
This special episode, “AYTM Unwrapped,” is like your Spotify Wrapped—except instead of breakup
53 | Surviving End-of-Year Chaos: 6 Stress Busting Tools to Keep Your Hormones in Check During Perimenopause And Prevent Overwhelm [Holidays & Hormones]
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Hey friend,
The holidays may be called “the most wonderful time of the year,” but between family drama, travel delays, and a to-do list longer than Santa’s naughty list, Christmas can also be a season of stress.
Studies show the average person spends a whopping 13 hours
52 | Eat This, Not That: How to EAT For Perimenopause While Enjoying the Holidays (Part 2) [Holidays & Hormones]
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Hey friend,
Do you dread spending another holiday party eating raw carrots and celery sticks and questioning your life choices…meanwhile, everyone else can eat whatever they want without falling apart?!?
You don’t have to deprive yourself during the holidays; you just n
51 | Eat This; Not That: How to Cook For Perimenopause While Enjoying the Holidays (Part 1) [Holidays & Hormones]
Hey friend,
Today, I’m continuing my 6-week series about how to enjoy the holidays…without sabotaging your hormones or gaining weight.
Do the holidays feel like a constant negotiation between enjoying the food you love while trying not to sabotage your hormones?
One minute you’re stressing out over every bite. The next, you’re diving head-first into the stuffing…and waking up wishing you co
50 | Anxious About Holiday Eating? 7 Tips to Navigate Holiday Parties With Ease During Perimenopause [Holidays & Hormones]
Enjoy The Holidays Without Feeling Deprived! Download My FREE “12 Days of Healthy Hormones” Holiday Hacks Guide
Hey friend,
Today, I’m continuing my 6-week series about how to enjoy the holidays…without sabotaging your hormones or gaining weight.
Do you struggle with food noise?
...That constant internal chatter that has you obsessing about food all the time?
If you find yourself:
F
49 | Put Down That Fork! 5 Nutrition Hacks to Control Cravings, Prevent Holiday Overeating in Perimenopause [Holidays & Hormones]
Enjoy The Holidays Without Feeling Deprived! Download My FREE “12 Days of Healthy Hormones” Holiday Guide
Hey friend,
Today, I’m continuing my 6-week series about how to enjoy the holidays…without sabotaging your hormones or gaining weight.
Did you know the average person consumes a whopping 4,500 calories on Thanksgiving?
That's the equivalent of 16 slices of pizza, 61 chicken wings, or
48 | Crush Holiday Food FOMO: 3 Mindset Shifts To Make Now If You Have a Hormone Imbalance [Holidays & Hormones]
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Hey friend,
Today, I’m talking about FOMO, or more specifically food FOMO.
Because the holiday season is here and that means a lot of food temptations.
If you’re starting to spiral at the thought of holiday cookies and cakes and candy everywhere—at the office, at you
47 | Could Candida Be Causing Your Fatigue or Weight Gain? How To Curb Candida Overgrowth [Perimenopause: From A-Z]
Hey friend,
Today, I’m talking about the #1-holiday gut issue affecting women in perimenopause and menopause and how to curb or prevent a flare-up.
Yep, I’m talking about candida.
I can’t tell you how many women reach out to me every January regarding another yeast infection they’ve tried everything to get rid of…but, like an unwanted family member at Thanksgiving…just keeps coming back!
46 | Too Embarrassed To Ask? The Truth About Candida, Yeast Infections, And Hormone Imbalance [Perimenopause: From A-Z]
Hey friend,
Are you dealing with sudden, out-of-control cravings for sugary, starchy, or carby foods? (like, more than normal?)
…What about bloating, a skin rash, or even sinus issues that won’t go away (even though you’re doing everything to eat right and live a healthy lifestyle?)
…Or maybe you’ve found yourself visiting the Monistat aisle at your favorite drugstore a bit more frequently l
45 | Breast Cancer Support Month: How to Reduce Your Risk By Up to 70% In Perimenopause & Menopause!
Hey friend,
It’s National Breast Cancer Month and in today’s episode, we’re talking about breast cancer prevention.
When it comes to breast cancer occurrence, here’s what we know:
ONE in EIGHT women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her LIFETIME.
In North America, a woman dies of breast cancer every 12 minutes.
It’s shocking.
For all of the research and walks and advances
44 | Brain Zaps, Body Odor, & Itchy Skin: The Crazy Menopause Symptoms No One Talks About! (Part 2)
Hey friend,
…Ever feel like you just stuck your finger in a light socket… even though you’ve been nowhere near an electrical outlet? 👀
…Or gotten a “whiff” of something funky and wondered, “What is that smell?”... only to realize it’s YOU?!
…Or have you ever gone to scratch or brush away a creepy, crawly bug making its way down your leg…only to realize there's nothing there?
If you’re sit
43 | Tinnitus, Frozen Shoulder & Burning Mouth Syndrome: The Crazy Menopause Symptoms No One Talks About! (Part 1)
Hey friend,
…Have you ever heard a ringing in your ears and blamed it on attending too many Madonna concerts in the 90’s?
…Have you ever felt like someone snuck a piece of Chinese Red Pepper or Carolina Reaper onto your dinner plate when you weren’t looking?
…Have you ever tried to reach for a box of Tide on a grocery store shelf… but could only raise your shoulder as high as the less expen
42 | Are Your Body Aches, Joint Pain, or Arthritis a Sign of Hormone Imbalance? 4 Causes That Have Nothing To Do With Aging [Perimenopause: From A-Z]
Hey friend,
Are you dealing with body aches and joint pain that don’t go away, no matter what you do?
Has your chronic pain and inflammation started to impact your mood, your relationships, or even your everyday activities? (Meanwhile, your doctor insists your symptoms are just “part of the aging process"?)
If you’ve been popping Advil lately like their M&M’s just to get through the day,
41 | Estrogen Cream for Fine Lines?; Menopause Clinics & HRT Overdosing; What is Natural Hormone Replacement Therapy?; The Best-Kept Secret For Managing Perimenopausal Fatigue & Mood Swings
Hey friend!
Welcome to “Are You There, Midlife? It’s Me, Monica.” This week, I’m sharing another juicy episode of my Hormone Hot Topics series where I discuss all the perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause stories making the news!
I can’t wait to get into all the hot goss on today’s episode, including the following headlines:
Estrogen cream for fine lines & wrinkles: It’s a key in
40 | Feeling Anxious? 5 Tips to Reduce Panic Attacks & Anxiety, Naturally [Perimenopause: From A-Z]
Hey friend!
Quick mental health check: Have you felt more anxious, tense, or “on edge” lately? If you’re nodding your head or counting on both hands the number of times you snapped at a loved one this week, you’re not alone!
According to a recent study of 40,000 perimenopausal and menopausal women, nearly 60% reported severe anxiety or depression!!!
Another study reports that one in three o
39 | Irritable? Having Trouble Sleeping? Dealing With Chronic Low Energy Or Fatigue?...Why It Might Be Time for A Liver Detox
Hey friend!
Today’s show is all about the liver and how to help your body cleanse and detoxify itself naturally.
I just recently returned from a 2-week Mediterranean cruise where I drank coffee and cocktails all day, stayed up to into the wee hours of the night, and ate “all of the things” in every port we stopped. And, now…my body is on strike!
If you’ve recently enjoyed a vacation–or mayb
38 | 8 Menopause Myths Debunked! What Your Mom, Bestie, (And Maybe Even Your Doctor) Haven’t Shared With You
Hey friend!
Today’s episode is all about menopause. It was inspired by a very revealing conversation I had on my recent vacation that reminded me how much of a mystery menopause STILL is to so many women.
In the United States, roughly 1.3 million women experience menopause every year. Globally, that number soars to 25 million! HALF of the world's population will go through menopause in their
37 | Is It Perimenopause…Or Something Else? 3 Tell-tale Perimenopausal Symptoms [AYTM Flashback]
Hey friend,
Today, we are taking a trip back in time.. going deep inside the podcast vault to revisit my very first episode of the pod: Ep. #1: “How Do I Know If I’m in Perimenopause?”
If you already listened to this episode in March, I’m resharing this episode for TWO VERY IMPORTANT REASONS:
1.) First, I’m launching a brand new series of the podcast this month where I’ll be taking a deep dive
36 | Hormone Hot Topics: Got Menopause? Take A Cold Plunge!; The 30-Minute-A-Day Habit That Can Increase Your Life Expectancy; PLUS Actress Jenny Garth Blames Her Arthritis on Perimenopause
Hey friend!
Welcome to “Are You There, Midlife? It’s Me, Monica.” This week, I’m sharing another juicy episode of my Hormone Hot Topics summer series where I discuss all the perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause stories making the news!
I can’t wait to get into all the hot goss on today’s episode, including the following headlines:
Got menopause? Take a cold plunge! What a recent stu
35 | 5 Simple Nutrition Rules to Re-balance Your Hormones & Reduce Perimenopause Symptoms After “Over-indulging” This Summer [SUMMER SERIES]
Hey friend!
Wow! Can you believe that summer is nearly over? One minute you’re doubling down on spray tans so you’re not looking all pasty-white in your shorts and sundresses…And the next minute, you’re getting a notification on your Starbucks App that Fall drinks are back!
What in the pumpkin latte is going on here?!?
I’m actually getting ready to go on vacation and I can not wait to not
34 | Hormone Hot Topics: Ricezempic-Tiktok’s Latest Ozempic Dupe; Perimenopause & ADHD Symptoms; The Best Exercise for Insomnia; How Many Docs Does It Take to Diagnose Menopause?
Hey friend!
Welcome to “Are You There, Midlife? It’s me, Monica.” Today’s episode is part of a special “Hormone Hot Topics” series of the podcast I’m hosting. Every other Thursday, now through the end of summer, I’m bringing you all of the juicy scoop on the perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause topics making the news!…
In today’s episode, I’ll sound off on the following stories ripped r
33 | Five Essential Travel Tips Every Perimenopausal Woman Needs To Know To Prevent Hormonal Imbalance [SUMMER SERIES]
Hey friend!
Are you getting ready to go on vacation this month? Me too! 🙋♀️
More than 82% of all US adults–or more than 212 million people–are planning to take a vacation this summer. (That’s a lot of luggage, lol!)
But all that travel can be hard on our hormones.
Because when we travel, our sleep, healthy eating, hydration, and regular exercise routine can all go sideways, in turn, imp
32 | How to Curb Carb Cravings for Carbs & Mindless Eating In Perimenopause [SUMMER SERIES]
Hey friend!
Do you suffer from "food guilt"? If you’ve just come back from a summer vacation where you ate, drank, and maybe indulged a little too much…and are now feeling bad about it…you’re not alone.
In fact, according to a recent survey of 2,000 men and women in the US, about 1 in 3 people eat food that makes them feel guilty and 39% of women say those guilt feelings can even ruin their day
31 | Perimenopause Depression, Menopause At Work + Low Estrogen & Dementia (Hormone Hot Topics:)
Hey friend!
Welcome to “Are You There, Midlife? It’s me, Monica.” Hi, I’m Monica and I’m super excited to bring you this week’s episode of “Hormone Hot Topics.” Every other Thursday, now through the end of summer, I’m bringing you the juicy scoop on the perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause stories making the news.
In today’s episode, I’ll sound off on the following headlines:
Hormona
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