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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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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.
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