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48 | Stop Holiday Food FOMO! 3 Mindset Shifts to Transform Your Approach to Healthier Eating Without Feeling Left Out [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 your hair salon, and even at your gym (the horror!)--and are contemplating either staying at home and boycotting the holidays, or risk blowing all the progress you’ve made this year, there is a third option.

 

And it begins with shifting your mindset.

 

This week’s podcast kicks off a 6-week series all about how to enjoy the holidays…without throwing your hormones into overdrive.

 

Join me as we unpack:

• The connection between food FOMO and a scarcity mindset

• How food FOMO can lead to anxiety around food and food-centered gatherings

• Why food FOMO and blood sugar imbalance go hand-in-hand during the holidays

 

Plus, I’ll share 3 mindset shifts to transform your mind-body connection and say goodbye to holiday food FOMO for good!

If you’ve ever said, “I already blew it at Thanksgiving so I might as well just wait til New Year's to get back on track,” this episode is for you!

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Next Steps:

 

Do You Have A Hormone Imbalance? Take my Hormone Symptom Profiling Assessment https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz

 

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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.

 

47 | Could Candida Be Causing Your Fatigue or Weight Gain? How To Curb Candida Overgrowth (Or Prevent It) And Still Enjoy The Holidays (Part 2)

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! 

 

(🙋🏼‍♀️Been there; got the t-shirt!) 

 

That’s because the holidays are one of the most sugar- and stress-filled times of the year–and a veritable breeding ground for yeast.

 

And although candida shows up most commonly in the form of a vaginal yeast infection, its “silent” symptoms can show up in our bodies in a lot of other ways including acid reflux, IBS, arthritis pain, sinus infections and allergies, anxiety, depression, uncontrollable cravings for sugar and refined carbohydrates–and, yes, even fatigue or rapid weight gain.

 

Join me in Part 2 of my discussion on candida where I’ll unpack:

• 3 reasons why the holidays can lead to a candida outbreak

• The difference between regular sugar cravings and candida-induced sugar cravings

• Why candida could be the hidden cause of your fatigue or sudden weight gain

 

Plus, I’ll share five candida diet tips for keeping yeast at bay this holiday season (including the biggest candida culprits in your kitchen!)

 

If you want to know which cocktails are safe to ring in the New Year or the two sweeteners that won’t feed your candida when you’re craving sugar, this episode is for you!

 

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Next Steps:

 

Do You Have A Hormone Imbalance? Take my Hormone Symptom Profiling Assessment and find out>> https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz

 

Free Call! Discover the root cause of your Perimenopause and Menopause symptoms>> https://bit.ly/hormoneclaritycall   

 

EP 46 | Too Embarrassed To Ask? The Truth About Candida, Yeast Infections, And Hormone Imbalance (Part 1) https://pod.fo/e/27eb3d

 

EP 17 | The Hidden Cause of Hormonal Weight Gain in Women Over 40–Adrenal Fatigue https://pod.fo/e/243891

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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.

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 lately, because, umm, something’s going on “down there” again?

 

If you’ve been experiencing any or all of these symptoms, something called “candida overgrowth” could be to blame. And while there’s nothing quite like ANOTHER yeast infection to rain on your holiday parade, candida can also be a sign of an underlying hormonal imbalance.

 

In this week’s episode, I’m going to share with you everything you wanted to know about candida (but maybe were afraid to ask), including why so many women experience candida more often in perimenopause and menopause.

 

Join me in this episode where I’ll unpack:

• 5 different ways candida shows up in our bodies

• The “silent” symptoms of candida overgrowth to watch out for

• 6 causes of candida infection, including the relationship between candida and diet 

• The connection between estrogen and candida

Plus, I’ll share the problem with conventional candida treatment and the first thing you need to do to stop a recurring yeast infection.

 

If you’re too embarrassed to go to your doctor (or worried he’ll just brush off your questions with another prescription), this episode is for you!

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Next Steps:

 

Do You Have A Hormone Imbalance? Take the quiz. https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz

 

Free Call! Discover the Root Cause Of Your Hormone Imbalance. https://bit.ly/hormoneclaritycall   

 

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 20 | Menopause, Sleeping Problems, and Post Menopausal Weight Gain: Is Low Estrogen to Blame? https://pod.fo/e/248b3b

 

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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.

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 in pharmaceuticals, we still don’t have a cure for breast cancer. (Yet.) 🙏

 

But here’s the good news: We can reduce our personal lifetime risk of breast cancer through changes to our diet and lifestyle by AS MUCH AS 70%!

 

Join me for today’s episode as we unpack:

• How hormones and breast cancer are unequivocally linked

• What type of breast cancer is on the rise in women under 49

• The connection between alcohol, estrogen, and breast cancer

• The best type of exercise for breast cancer prevention

• Which is a greater risk: excess weight or excess body fat? 

• The best vegetables for preventing estrogen receptor-negative breast cancer

 

Plus, I’ll share how managing hormonal imbalances like estrogen dominance and elevated cortisol can reduce your breast cancer risk as well as two free resources to help balance your hormones naturally.

 

Whether you have a family history of breast cancer, are a breast cancer survivor in remission, or just want to know how you can be proactive to prevent breast cancer, this episode is for you!

 

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Next Steps:

 

Take my FREE Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz

 

Book a FREE Hormone Clarity Call: https://bit.ly/hormoneclaritycall

 

EP 22 | Weight Gain, Belly Fat, and What To Expect In Menopause: https://pod.fo/e/24c740

 

EP 30 | 8 Healthy Drinking Hacks To Reduce The Effects of Alcohol On Your Perimenopause or Menopause Symptoms: https://pod.fo/e/25b045

 

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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.

 

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 sitting there nodding, then you may be a card-carrying member of the Crazy Hormones Club. 🤪

 

In Part 2 of our episode on weird and wacky menopause symptoms, we’re diving into 3 more symptoms no one (except me) is talking about–brain zaps, body odor, and itchy, crawly skin. 

 

Join me for today’s episode as we unpack:

 

• The science behind “brain zaps”—why our nervous system goes a little haywire during perimenopause and how fluctuating hormone levels impact our hypothalamus 

• Body odor changes—the link between hormones, sweat, and bacteria, and the real reason you may be smelling less like a rose these days (that has nothing to do with hygiene)

• Itchy, crawly skin—the medical condition commonly diagnosed as hives, eczema, or a rash that often accompanies hot flashes

Plus, I’ll also share my go-to natural remedies for reducing or even eliminating these crazy hormone symptoms including phytoestrogen-rich foods, B12 vitamins, and hormone-friendly skincare.

If you’ve been brushed off by your doctor or have been suffering in silence, secretly searching “weird menopause symptoms” on TikTok,  this episode is for you!

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Next Steps:

 

Take my FREE Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz

 

Book a FREE Hormone Clarity Call: https://bit.ly/hormoneclaritycall

 

EP 43 | Tinnitus, Frozen Shoulder, and Burning Mouth Syndrome: The Crazy Menopause Symptoms No One Is Talking About! (Part 1): https://pod.fo/e/274feb

 

EP 40 | Feeling Anxious? The REAL Reason Your SSRI Isn't Working, Plus 5 Tips to Reduce Anxiety Naturally [Perimenopause: From A-Z]: https://pod.fo/e/26f30e

 

EP 17 | The Hidden Cause of Hormonal Weight Gain in Women Over 40–Adrenal Fatigue: https://pod.fo/e/243891

 

EP 6 | What Foods Cause Hormonal Imbalance Symptoms–10 "Healthy" Foods To Avoid: https://pod.fo/e/231a75

 

Become A Podcast Insider: https://areyoutheremidlife.com/

 

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.

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 expensive, store-brand detergent?

 

Then you may be suffering from tinnitus, frozen shoulder, or burning mouth syndrome–three crazy (but surprisingly common) menopausal symptoms that no one is talking about!

 

In this two-part episode, I’m spilling the tea on six mysterious ailments, along with the one contributing cause common to them all! (Spoiler alert: It has to do with our hormones.) 🤦🏼‍♀️

 

Join me for today’s episode as we unpack:

 

• The single contributing hormonal cause of tinnitus, frozen shoulder, and burning mouth disease in menopause

 

• How the endocrine system significantly affects nearly every aspect of our body's function

 

• Conventional medicine’s approach vs a holistic approach to treating and reducing menopausal symptoms

 

Plus, I’ll share some helpful tips to balance your hormones naturally while speeding up the healing process.

 

If you’ve been suffering in silence or throwing spaghetti at the wall while frantically Googling: “Is this menopause…or am I going crazy?!” this episode is for you!

 

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Next Steps:

 

Take my FREE Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz

 

Book a FREE Hormone Clarity Call: https://bit.ly/hormoneclaritycall

 

EP 15 | Hypothyroidism And Weight Gain: 3 Healthy Hacks To Help Shed Those Extra Pounds: https://pod.fo/e/240c5f

 

EP 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]: https://pod.fo/e/2722f3

 

Become A Podcast Insider: https://areyoutheremidlife.com/

 

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.

 

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, 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 surprise there!)

 

The problem is that while the majority of people dealing with chronic pain are women, eighty percent of all pain studies are conducted on male mice or humans–which means underlying root causes, like female hormones, are rarely considered when identifying effective solutions.

 

Join me for today’s episode as we unpack:

 

• The four contributing hormonal causes of joint pain, body aches, and inflammation

 

• How perimenopause and menopause can accelerate inflammation in a woman’s body

 

• Traditional medicine’s approach vs functional nutrition’s approach to reducing and even eliminating inflammation and related symptoms

 

Plus, I’ll share the exact 3-step protocol I take my clients through to nourish, detoxify, and optimize their gut and hormones and ease pain naturally.

If you’re 1 in 5 of all women suffering from chronic pain, this episode is for you!

 

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Next Steps:

 

Take my FREE Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/HormoneSelfAssessment

 

Book a FREE Hormone Clarity Call: https://bit.ly/HCprecall

 

EP 8 | Do Hormone Balancing Supplements Work?: https://pod.fo/e/233fc7

 

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/24389

 

EP 20 | Menopause, Sleeping Problems, and Post Menopausal Weight Gain: Is Low Estrogen to Blame?: https://pod.fo/e/248b3b

 

EP 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: https://pod.fo/e/2656cd

 

Become A Podcast Insider: https://areyoutheremidlife.com/

 

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.

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 ingredient in several new topical, over-the-counter facial products, but can it really help rejuvenate aging skin?

 

• A new warning about HRT clinics after a popular menopause chain is investigated following complaints about high doses of hormone replacement therapy

 

• Dealing with hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, or fatigue? The surprising way to reduce hormonal symptoms that may just make you blush

 

• Plus: Are phytoestrogens as effective as HRT in managing perimenopausal symptoms? The surprising superfood you can add to smoothies and baked goods to balance hormones

 

So grab a spoon as we stir the tea on these Hot Hormone Topics and more!

 

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Next Steps:

EP 3 | What Are The Pros & Cons of Hormone Pellets?: https://pod.fo/e/22ae30

 

Book a FREE Hormone Clarity Call: https://bit.ly/HCprecall

 

Take My FREE Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/HormoneSelfAssessment

 

Give Me Your Hot Take On Today’s Episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/AreYouThereMidlife

Become A Podcast Insider: https://areyoutheremidlife.com/

 

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.