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***TOP 2% GLOBAL PODCAST*** The Go-to Podcast for Midlife Women Who Want To Balance Hormones Naturally Ugh. I feel so bloated. I’m retaining more water than the Hoover Dam. What? Not another pimple? It’s like puberty all over again! Sleep? What’s that like? (I forget.:＜) Umm, I just turned 40….. Aren’t I too young for this?!? — Hello Friend. (Can I call you “friend”? ‘Cuz we’re already friends in my head:) Welcome to Are You There, Midlife? It’s Me, Monica. I’m Monica Lane Topete, Certified Nutrition Coach Coach, Peri+ Menopause Educator, Personal Trainer, NASM Behavior Change Specialist, and Hormone Imbalance Survivor. And I’m on a mission to help women in mid life balance their hormones naturally without drugs, doctors (or divorce!) It wasn’t too long ago when perimenopause came crashing through my door with a ton of luggage (‘cuz she was prepared to stay for A WHILE!) I remember how overwhelmed, anxious, and pretty much clueless I was about what was happening to my body…and how desperate I was for a diagnosis! But, after SEVERAL visits to my doctor who gave me a clean bill of health and lab results that came back “within normal range,” I finally decided to take my health into my own hands. I spent OVER A YEAR combing through PubMed research studies, taking online courses in naturopathy and functional medicine, and becoming my own human guinea pig to crack the hormone code and create a research-based program that really worked to balance my hormones, put the kibosh on perimenopause symptoms, and lose stubborn weight–and keep it off–for more than 10 years! And now, I want to share it with you. Join me as I demystify the hormonal transition in midlife and spill the ”tea” on what to expect when you’re expecting perimenopause…and beyond. From anxiety to insomnia, body fat to funky body odor (yeah, that’s a thing!), I’ll unpack all the ”weird stuff” going on inside our midlife bodies, plus give you the latest science and holistic solutions to balance it all. ...Are you tired of dealing with heavy, painful periods that look like a crime scene?… ...Or struggling with symptoms like chronic headaches, fatigue, or brain fog that….(What was I saying again?).... ...Are you beyond frustrated doing “all the things” to lose weight—but are still packing on the pounds faster than a sumo wrestler in training Then, girl, you’re in the right place.:) There IS a way you can balance your hormones naturally that doesn’t involve band-aid solutions like antidepressants or birth control pills (which are a BIG mistake! HUGE!)...and that only provide temporary relief without fixing the root problem. In this podcast, you’ll learn how to: - End painful periods, menstrual headaches, and PMS - Improve your sleep, reduce night sweats, and increase your overall energy - Reduce hormonal depression and anxiety–WITHOUT meds! - Alleviate symptoms of inflammation like joint pain, hair loss, gut issues, and allergies - Move the scale on stubborn weight and belly fat (and never starve yourself again!) - Talk to your partner about perimenopause (without sounding like you’re totally insane!) It’s TIME to take back control of your hormones and show ‘em who’s boss...so you can feel confident and love yourself again! ...Without ever stepping foot inside a doctor’s office or resorting to crazy hormone pellets. No need to make an appointment or even change outta your PJs. Just come as you are–wherever you are–as I discuss ALL things hormones in midlife–with a bit of saucy humor. (‘Cuz laughing is better than crying, unless it makes you pee.:) --- Next Steps: - Take my FREE Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/HormoneSelfAssessment - Book a 30-minute Hormone Clarity Call: https://bit.ly/hormonecall - Become an AYTML Podcast Insider: https://areyoutheremidlife.com/ - Record a Question to be Answered on the Pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AreYouThereMidlife - Shop my Favorite Hormone Balancing Supplements & Save 5% or More on Every Order (Enter promo code EUQ1741): https://www.iherb.com/me/HormoneBalance - Email Me: monica@monicalanetopete.com *Disclaimer: Information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The information is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. I share the strategies that have worked for me and you are advised to do your own research and speak to your medical provider for care.
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✨ Take the First Step To Balance Your Hormones With My FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz
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 at our kids for breathing too loud.:<)
So even when our house is on hormonal fire, our thoughts can convince us, “it’s not that bad”—or change is "just too risky."
But that kind of thinking could be the very reason WHY you’re still struggling.
In today's episode, I’m peeling back the curtain on the top 4 limiting beliefs that might be holding you back from balancing your hormones naturally.
In this episode you will learn:
✔ Why mindset—not just meal plans—might be the key to healing your hormones
✔ How our nervous system is actually wired to keep us safe (and stuck!)
✔ The biggest frustration among women in perimenopause and menopause when it comes to managing their symptoms
✔ Why “being too busy” might be code for something deeper
✔ The real reason you keep putting off taking that next step (and how to finally take it)
If you've ever said, "I should be able to figure this out on my own" or 'I'm too busy to deal with this right now", this episode is for you. 🎧
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Next Steps:
Take the First Step To Balance Your Hormones With My FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz
Master Your Midlife Hormones In Less Than 90 Days. Apply To Work With Me: bit.ly/fixmyhormonesnow
Never Miss A Single Episode! Become An AYTM Podcast Insider: https://areyoutheremidlife.com/
Want to Connect? Email Me: monica@monicalanetopete.com
Have a Question About Hormone Balance? Get It Answered On The Podcast: https://www.speakpipe.com/AreYouThereMidlife
*Disclaimer: Information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The information is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. I share the strategies that have worked for me and you are advised to do your own research and speak to your medical provider for care.
Tuesday Mar 25, 2025
Tuesday Mar 25, 2025
✨ Take the First Step To Balance Your Hormones With My FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment!: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz
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, misdiagnosed, or flat-out invisible in your doctor’s office—you are not alone. And you are definitely not crazy. 🙃
The truth is, traditional healthcare doesn’t always connect the dots when it comes to hormone imbalance in perimenopause and untreated menopause symptoms.
Symptoms are often managed or “medicated away” with insurance-approved quick fixes—but the real cost of perimenopause and menopause goes way beyond hot flashes and skipped periods.
In today's episode, I’m peeling back the curtain on what insurance covers, what it doesn’t, and why what you’re paying might be just managing symptoms… without really solving the problem.
In this episode you will learn:
✔ The emotional, physical, and financial toll of untreated menopause symptoms—and how they impact your daily life
✔ How much hormone imbalance really costs—and why relying on insurance is keeping women stuck
✔ What no one tells you about missed work days, strained relationships, and midlife burnout (until it’s too late)
✔ How traditional healthcare fails women in midlife—and why natural hormone support isn’t covered (but should be)
✔ The long-term risks of untreated hormone imbalance—and how to protect your mental and physical health
If you’ve ever said, ‘I’d get help if my insurance covered it…’ or ‘I can’t afford to spend any more money on this'…this episode is for you! 🎧
Next Steps:
Take the First Step To Balance Your Hormones With My FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment!: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz
Master Your Midlife Hormones In Less Than 90 Days. Apply To Work With Me: bit.ly/fixmyhormonesnow
Never Miss A Single Episode! Become An AYTM Podcast Insider: https://areyoutheremidlife.com/
Want to Connect? Email Me: monica@monicalanetopete.com
Have a Question About Hormone Balance? Get It Answered On The Podcast: https://www.speakpipe.com/AreYouThereMidlife
*Disclaimer: Information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The information is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. I share the strategies that have worked for me and you are advised to do your own research and speak to your medical provider for care.
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
What’s Going On With Your Hormones? Take My FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment and Find Out!: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz
Master Your Midlife Hormones In 90 Days. Apply To Work With Me: bit.ly/fixmyhormonesnow
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 symptoms like chronic fatigue, weight gain, mood swings, and brain fog. And yet, we still feel like we’re on our own when it comes to finding a solution that actually works.
I talk to women every day who feel like “it’s all their fault.” Maybe they didn’t stick with a program long enough or they didn’t follow it perfectly. So they try another diet, another supplement, another program… only to end up right back at square one.
Truth? No amount of effort can make the WRONG approach work.
YOU haven’t failed. Because, more often than not, it was the program, the protocol, or the so-called magical fix that actually failed YOU!
In today's episode, I’m spilling 6 surprising reasons why hormone-balancing solutions fail—and what to do instead.
Join me as I unpack:
✔ The "hidden" issue with most "natural hormone balance" programs--plus, how to spot the red flags before wasting time & money
✔ The science behind what makes hormonal weight loss harder in midlife—even when you're "doing everything right"
✔ How chronic stress and lifestyle habits secretly mess with your hormones, metabolism, and energy
✔ The sneaky ways our body changes after 40—and why your old diet-and-exercise tricks don’t work anymore
✔ And, how popular hormone-balancing quick fixes may actually be working against your body instead of with it
If you’ve been following all the “rules," but still feel exhausted, unmotivated, and snapping at your houseplants, then this episode is for you! 🎧
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Next Steps:
Do You Have A Hormonal Imbalance? Take My FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment and Find Out!: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz
Ready To Stop The Guesswork, Balance Your Hormones, And Feel Like “You” Again? Apply to “Master Your Midlife Hormones”: bit.ly/fixmyhormonesnow
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Episodes mentioned on the podcast:
EP 6 | What Foods Cause Hormonal Imbalance Symptoms?: 10 "Healthy" Foods To Avoid: https://pod.fo/e/231a75
EP 57 | How Can I Have a Hormone Imbalance If My Blood Work Is Normal? https://pod.fo/e/2a1b75
EP 58 | Quick Hormone Fixes: Which Ones Work for Balancing Hormones... And Which Ones Miss the Mark?: https://pod.fo/e/2a5265
EP 61 | How Did I Get HERE? 6 Root Causes of Hormone Imbalance in Perimenopause & Menopause: https://pod.fo/e/2ae786
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Have a Question About Hormone Balance? Get It Answered On The Podcast: https://www.speakpipe.com/AreYouThereMidlife
Never Miss A Single Episode! Become An AYTM Podcast Insider: https://areyoutheremidlife.com/
Want to Connect? Email Me: monica@monicalanetopete.com
*Disclaimer: Information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The information is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. I share the strategies that have worked for me and you are advised to do your own research and speak to your medical provider for care.
Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
Do You Have A Hormonal Imbalance? Take My FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment and Find Out!: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz
Balance Your Hormones Naturally In Less Than 90 Days. Apply To Work With Me: bit.ly/fixmyhormonesnowbit.ly/fixmyhormonesnow
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 under your desk is less fireable than falling asleep during a Zoom? Or maybe you want to change your habits, but every attempt feels like a nonstarter.
If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Studies show that 85% of women in midlife experience chronic fatigue, brain fog, and lack of motivation—leaving many of us to wonder:
Is it just “aging”, or is something actually wrong?
The problem isn’t your willpower, your workouts, or even what time you go to bed—it’s your hormones.
That’s because in midlife, hormone shifts can send our brain into energy-conservation mode, draining motivation and making even simple lifestyle changes feel impossible.
But here’s the good news: Once you understand what’s happening biologically, you can stop blaming yourself and start working withyour body to reclaim your energy.
In this episode, you will learn:
✔ Why your lack of energy isn’t just a phase—and how midlife hormones actually work together to hijack your brain
✔ The impact of adrenal fatigue, insulin resistance, and thyroid function on our energy, mood, and mental drive
✔ Why willpower alone isn’t enough—and what your brain actually needs to get you moving
✔ How perimenopause and menopause trick your body into slowing down (and how to override the shutdown)
If you find yourself asking:
❓ Why am I so exhausted even after a full night of sleep?
❓ Why do I feel completely unmotivated, even though I want to change?
❓ Is this just part of getting older, or is something actually wrong?
Then this episode is for you! 🎧
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Next Steps:
Do You Have A Hormonal Imbalance? Take My FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment and Find Out!: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz
Ready To Stop The Guesswork, Balance Your Hormones, And Feel Like “You” Again? Apply to “Master Your Midlife Hormones”: bit.ly/fixmyhormonesnow
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Episodes mentioned on the podcast:
EP 14 | Is Estrogen Dominance Causing Your Hormonal Weight Gain? 3 Quick Tips To Move The Scale: https://pod.fo/e/23e32f
EP 15 | Hypothyroidism And Weight Gain: 3 Healthy Hacks To Help Shed Those Extra Pounds: https://pod.fo/e/240c5f
EP 17 | The Hidden Cause of Hormonal Weight Gain in Women Over 40: Adrenal Fatigue: https://pod.fo/e/243891
EP 20 | Menopause, Sleeping Problems, and Post Menopausal Weight Gain: Is Low Estrogen to Blame?:https://pod.fo/e/248b3b
EP 21 | Age-Related Insulin Resistance: The Sneaky Saboteur of Weight Loss After 40: https://pod.fo/e/24b833
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Have a Question About Hormone Balance? Get It Answered On The Podcast: https://www.speakpipe.com/AreYouThereMidlife
Never Miss A Single Episode! Become An AYTM Podcast Insider: https://areyoutheremidlife.com/
Want to Connect? Email Me: monica@monicalanetopete.com
*Disclaimer: Information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The information is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. I share the strategies that have worked for me and you are advised to do your own research and speak to your medical provider for care.
Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
Do You Have A Hormonal Imbalance? Take My FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment and Find Out!: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz
Stop The Guesswork, Balance Your Hormones, And Feel Like “You” Again! Apply for My Program, “Master Your Midlife Hormones”: bit.ly/fixmyhormonesnow
Hey friend,
😵💫 Are you waking up exhausted, no matter how much you sleep? Clothes suddenly feeling tighter, …even though you’re eating the same and working out? Snapping at your partner lately for breathing too loud? 🙃 If perimenopause or menopause has you feeling like a moody, tired, sleep-deprived “blob” you’re not alone.
Nearly 85% of women in midlife experience hormone-related symptoms, but the majority of us report feeling unsupported and unsure of where to turn for real solutions.
The problem isn’t your willpower, your workouts, or even your age. The problem is that most of us are searching for hormone balance “solutions” when what we actually need is a SYSTEM.
🚨 In this episode, I’m breaking down my EXACT 3-step method to balance hormones naturally—so you can stop chasing symptoms and finally start feeling like yourself again.
In this episode, you will learn:
✔️ Why most diets, supplements, and hormone “hacks” fail—and what your body actually needs to get real results
✔️ The truth about detoxing—and why your liver, gut, and lymphatic system hold the key to hormone health
✔️ Why eating “healthy” isn’t enough—and how your diet could be blocking hormone production
✔️ The missing nutrients that are essential for hormone production, but most women don’t get enough of
✔️ Why your hormones keep yo-yoing—and the one thing that’s keeping you stuck in the same cycle.
✔️ The daily habit that matters just as much as your diet when it comes to hormone balance
If you feel like your body is working against you, no matter how hard you try, this episode is for you.
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Next Steps:
Do You Have A Hormonal Imbalance? Take My FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment and Find Out!: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz
Stop The Guesswork, Balance Your Hormones, And Feel Like “You” Again! Apply for My Program, “Master Your Midlife Hormones”: bit.ly/fixmyhormonesnow
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Episodes mentioned on the podcast:
EP 56 | The 3 Biggest Lies About Hormone Imbalance In Perimenopause & Menopause: https://pod.fo/e/29dcf2
EP 57 | How Can I Have a Hormone Imbalance If My Blood Work Is Normal?: https://pod.fo/e/2a1b75
EP 59 | 5 Things You Need To Know When Googling Solutions for Your Perimenopause or Menopause Symptoms: https://pod.fo/e/2a876e
EP 61 | How Did I Get HERE? 6 Root Causes of Hormone Imbalance in Perimenopause & Menopause: https://pod.fo/e/2ae786
EP 62 | What Are You Missing? 4 Reasons Why What You’re Doing Isn’t Working to Balance Your Hormones in Perimenopause & Menopause: https://pod.fo/e/2b1bd8
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Have a Question About Hormone Balance? Get It Answered On The Podcast: https://www.speakpipe.com/AreYouThereMidlife
Never Miss A Single Episode! Become An AYTM Podcast Insider: https://areyoutheremidlife.com/
Want to Connect? Email Me: monica@monicalanetopete.com
*Disclaimer: Information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The information is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. I share the strategies that have worked for me and you are advised to do your own research and speak to your medical provider for care.
Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
Think You Might Have A Hormone Imbalance? Take My FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment:https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz
Stop The Guesswork, Fix Your Hormones, And Feel Like “You” Again! Apply to Work With Me: bit.ly/fixmyhormonesnow
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 exhausted, still bloated, still waking up at 3 a.m. drenched in sweat, wondering why your hormones are glitching like a bad iOS update.
If you’re starting to think that balancing hormones naturally is a myth, you're not alone.
Because, according to a recent survey, 62% of all women in perimenopause admitted still feeling stuck with nagging symptoms despite having tried MULTIPLE treatments!!!
There’s a reason why so many of us hop from one hormone solution to the next, only to still feel like we’re trapped in a body that’s working against us.
And in today’s episode, I’m breaking down 4 reasons why what you’re doing isn’t working—and the one shift you need to make to balance your hormones and get your energy and body back.
In this episode, you will learn:
✔️ Why treating symptoms instead of root causes is keeping you stuck—and how to finally address what’s really driving your hormone imbalance.
✔️ The impact of our stress and gut health on balancing hormones—and why ignoring these two key hormone disruptors could be making your symptoms worse.
✔️ Why balancing hormones isn’t about “fixing” one thing—it’s about addressing the deeper chain reactions happening inside your body.
✔️ The #1 mistake women make when trying to balance their hormones naturally—and why it could be keeping you stuck in a cycle of symptoms.
✔️ Why hormone balance isn’t a “do everything at once” approach—and why focusing on the right thing first is the key to lasting relief.
If you’ve been doing everything “right” but still feel like nothing is changing, this episode is for you.
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Next Steps:
Think You Might Have A Hormone Imbalance? Take My FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz
Stop The Guesswork, Fix Your Hormones, And Feel Like “You” Again! Apply to Work With Me: bit.ly/fixmyhormonesnow
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Episodes mentioned on the podcast:
EP 1 | How Do I Know If I'm In Perimenopause?: https://pod.fo/e/2297e9
EP 59 | 5 Things You Need To Know When Googling Solutions for Your Perimenopause or Menopause Symptoms: https://pod.fo/e/2a876e
EP 61 | How Did I Get HERE? 6 Root Causes of Hormone Imbalance in Perimenopause & Menopause: https://pod.fo/e/2ae786
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Have a Question About Hormone Balance? Get It Answered On The Podcast: https://www.speakpipe.com/AreYouThereMidlife
Never Miss A Single Episode! Become An AYTM Podcast Insider: https://areyoutheremidlife.com/
Want to Connect? Email Me: monica@monicalanetopete.com
*Disclaimer: Information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The information is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. I share the strategies that have worked for me and you are advised to do your own research and speak to your medical provider for care.
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Think You Might Have A Hormone Imbalance? Take My FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz
Ready To Stop The Guesswork, Fix Your Hormones, And Feel Like “You” Again? Apply to work with me: bit.ly/fixmyhormonesnow
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 or 30s, but now, just looking at a plate of pasta feels like an automatic five-pound weight gain?
Or why has sleep become so elusive you’d have better luck finding a lost AirPod in your couch cushions?
The truth is: hormone imbalance doesn’t just happen overnight (even if it feels like it.)
Aging and shifting hormones play a big role, but there are deeper, underlying factors that help to tip the scales.
Today, I’m diving into the six root causes of hormone imbalance in midlife.
In this episode, you will learn:
✔ Why your hormones don’t just flip a switch overnight (and what part lifestyle plays in triggering hormone imbalance)
✔ How even one bad night of sleep can negatively impact your metabolism, blood sugar, and hormones
✔ Which sneaky ingredient in your personal care products mimics estrogen and can disrupt your entire endocrine system
✔ Why your go-to workout could be secretly spiking your cortisol, making hormone imbalances worse
✔ The connection between what you eat and how hormones function (Hint: it’s so much more than just eliminating sugar or gluten)
✔ How your gut’s “recycling” system might be putting excess hormones back into circulation in your body
If you’re done playing whack-a-mole with your symptoms and want to understand the real root causes of hormone imbalance, this episode is for you.
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Next Steps:
Think You Might Have A Hormone Imbalance? Take My FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz
Ready To Stop The Guesswork, Fix Your Hormones, And Feel Like “You” Again? Apply to work with me: bit.ly/fixmyhormonesnow
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Episodes mentioned on the podcast:
EP 6 | What Foods Cause Hormonal Imbalance Symptoms?: 10 "Healthy" Foods To Avoid: https://pod.fo/e/231a75
EP 14 | Is Estrogen Dominance Causing Your Hormonal Weight Gain? 3 Quick Tips To Move The Scale: https://pod.fo/e/23e32f
EP 17 | The Hidden Cause of Hormonal Weight Gain in Women Over 40: Adrenal Fatigue https://pod.fo/e/243891
EP 26 | Sleepless in Menopause: Why You Can't Sleep & 4 Natural Sleep Aids for Better ZZZ’s: https://pod.fo/e/2530cf
EP 39 | Irritable? Having Trouble Sleeping? Dealing With Chronic Low Energy Or Fatigue?...Why It Might Be Time for A Liver Detox: https://pod.fo/e/26cb77
EP 57 | How Can I Have a Hormone Imbalance If My Blood Work Is Normal?: https://pod.fo/e/2a1b75
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Have a Question About Hormone Balance? Get It Answered On The Podcast: https://www.speakpipe.com/AreYouThereMidlife
Never Miss A Single Episode! Become An AYTM Podcast Insider: https://areyoutheremidlife.com/
Want to Connect? Email Me monica@monicalanetopete.com
*Disclaimer: Information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The information is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. I share the strategies that have worked for me and you are advised to do your own research and speak to your medical provider for care.
Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
Think You Might Have A Hormone Imbalance? Take My FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequizReady To Stop The Guesswork, Fix Your Hormones, And Feel Like “You” Again? Apply to work with me: bit.ly/fixmyhormonesnowHey friend,
Did you know that 57% of ALL women ages 40-80 feel like we’re not having enough sex?
Between relationship conflicts, boredom, stress, and the fact that our hormones are tanking faster than our willpower near a bread basket, it’s no wonder our idea of the perfect Valentine’s Day has morphed into eating dark chocolate alone in our sweatpants while watching crime documentaries!
The truth is, perimenopause and menopause don’t just mess with our energy, weight, and mood—they can straight-up murder our libido. Low estrogen, tanking testosterone, and skyrocketing cortisol are a recipe for zero desire, vaginal dryness, and feeling about as sexy as a potato.
But here’s the good news: you can absolutely get your sex drive back.
In today’s episode, I’m diving into the Are You There, Midlife? Podcast vault to share one of my most popular episodes from a “Love & Hormones” series I hosted with my husband, Rick, back in May.
In this episode, you will learn:
✅ How shifting hormones, aging, and the stage of your relationship impact your libido
✅ The 4 biggest myths about sex in perimenopause and menopause (including the one that shocked me the most!)
✅ The #1 desire killer in relationships and how to stop it from ruining your sex life
✅ Why waiting to ‘feel in the mood’ doesn’t work for most women—and what actually does.
PLUS, four tips to naturally reignite your desire, boost arousal, and improve intimacy…just in time for Valentine’s Day.
Rick and I also get very candid about our own ups and downs in the bedroom(no pun intended) over the past 26 years, including how we’ve navigated dry spells, body image struggles, and keeping things fresh after decades together.
So if you’re dreading Valentine’s Day because the thought of getting naked sounds less appealing than doing laundry… this episode is for you.—Next Steps:Think You Might Have A Hormone Imbalance? Take My FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz
Ready To Stop The Guesswork, Fix Your Hormones, And Feel Like “You” Again? Apply to work with me: bit.ly/fixmyhormonesnow
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Episodes mentioned on the podcast:
EP 7 | What Husbands Should Know About Perimenopause (And Menopause) https://pod.fo/e/232c24
10 | "Why Do I Hate My Husband?"--Relationship Advice for Couples Navigating Hormonal Imbalance
https://pod.fo/e/237f2e—Have a Question About Hormone Balance? Get It Answered On The Podcast: https://www.speakpipe.com/AreYouThereMidlifeNever Miss A Single Episode! Become An AYTM Podcast Insider: https://areyoutheremidlife.com/
Want to Connect? Email Me monica@monicalanetopete.com*Disclaimer: Information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The information is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. I share the strategies that have worked for me and you are advised to do your own research and speak to your medical provider for care.