Are You There, Midlife? | Perimenopause, Weight Loss, Fatigue, Brain Fog, Hormone Imbalance, Balance Hormones Naturally

91 | Quick Tip Bonus Episode: The Hidden Hormone Disruptor in Your Go-To Hair Styling Product

No More Guessing. No More Overwhelm. Just Your Own 30-Day Hormone Game Plan, Customized To You. Book Your Hormone Balance Breakthru Call (limited spots available): https://bit.ly/getyourhormonebreakthru

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 on your energy, mood, and weight.

👉If you can’t live without your dry shampoo, hit play now.

And don’t forget to check out this week’s full-length episode:

🎧 "Is Your Shampoo Making You Fat? 5 Hidden Hormone Disruptors Driving Weight Gain in Perimenopause” — linked in today’s show notes.

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Next Steps:

EP 90 | Is Your Shampoo Making You Fat? 5 Hidden Hormone Disruptors Driving Weight Gain in Perimenopause: https://pod.fo/e/3236f3

No More Guessing. No More Overwhelm. Just Your Own 30-Day Hormone Game Plan, Customized To You. Book your Hormone Balance Breakthru Call (limited spots available): https://bit.ly/getyourhormonebreakthru

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Resources

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

Become a Podcast Insider + Subscribe to The Hot Flash–Weekly hormone hacks, recipes, and lifestyle tips that I don't share ANYWHERE else! https://areyoutheremidlife.com/

Tired of Tossing and Turning? Grab my FREE “Better Sleep After 40” Supplement Cheat Sheet: https://monicalanetopete.kit.com/sleepbetter

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.

90 | Is Your Shampoo Making You Fat? 5 Hormone Disruptors Driving Weight Gain in Perimenopause

No More Guessing. No More Overwhelm. Just Your Own 30-Day Hormone Game Plan, Customized To You. Book your Hormone Balance Breakthru Call (limited spots available): https://bit.ly/getyourhormonebreakthru

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 quietly hijacking your hormones.

Today, we’re pulling back the curtain on what ingredients to avoid, how to decode your personal care labels, and the 5 hormone disruptors you need to stop using now to beat brain fog, boost your energy, and finally get the scale moving again.

In this episode, we‘ll address your most commonly asked questions, including:

✅ What are endocrine disruptors and why are they bad?

✅ Which chemicals mimic estrogen in the body?

✅ Can shampoo or conditioner affect my hormones?

✅ Are parabens dangerous for women over 40?

✅ Can aluminum in deodorant affect my thyroid?

✅ How do fragrances in beauty products mess with hormones?

✅ What personal care chemicals impact perimenopause symptoms like brain fog or fatigue?

If your lotion smells like cupcakes but your hormones are a dumpster fire—this episode’s for you!

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Next Step:

No More Guessing. No More Overwhelm. Just Your Own 30-Day Hormone Game Plan, Customized To You. Book your Hormone Balance Breakthru Call (limited spots available): https://bit.ly/hormonebreakthru

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Back-2-Hormone Basics Episodes:

EP 89 | Quick Tip Bonus Episode: 3 Better-Than-Coffee Energy Boosters In Perimenopause: https://pod.fo/e/31fcc6

EP 88 | Surviving on Caffeine? 5 Hacks To Boost Energy, Balance Hormones in Perimenopause Without Giving Up Coffee: https://pod.fo/e/31de27

EP 87 | “Why Am I So Tired, Foggy, and Moody?” 5 Signs Your Body Is Fighting Inflammation & Needs a Detox to Balance Hormones: https://pod.fo/e/317515

EP 86 | You'll Never Fix Your Perimenopause Symptoms Until You Address This... [AYTM Flashback]: https://pod.fo/e/3113b1

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Resources

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

Become a Podcast Insider + Subscribe to The Hot Flash–Weekly hormone hacks, recipes, and all my best stuff I don't share ANYWHERE else: https://areyoutheremidlife.com/

Tired of Tossing and Turning? Grab my FREE “Better Sleep After 40” Supplement Cheat Sheet: https://monicalanetopete.kit.com/sleepbetter

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.

89 | Quick Tip Bonus Episode: 3 Better-Than-Coffee Energy Boosters In Perimenopause

No More Guessing. No More Overwhelm. Just Your Own 30-Day Hormone Game Plan, Customized To You. Book Your Hormone Balance Breakthru Call (limited spots available):https://bit.ly/getyourhormonebreakthru 

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 crash.

🎧 And don’t forget to check out this week's full-length episode: “Surviving on Caffeine? 5 Hacks to Boost Energy, Balance Hormones in Perimenopause Without Giving Up Coffee”  (linked in today’s Show Notes.)

If you’re in perimenopause and your afternoon pick-me-up isn’t working like it used to, hit play now!

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Next Steps

EP 88 | Surviving on Caffeine? 5 Hacks to Boost Energy, Balance Hormones in Perimenopause Without Giving Up Coffee: https://pod.fo/e/31de27

No More Guessing. No More Overwhelm. Just Your Own 30-Day Hormone Game Plan, Customized To You. Book your Hormone Balance Breakthru Call (limited spots available): https://bit.ly/getyourhormonebreakthru

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Resources

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

Become a Podcast Insider + Subscribe to The Hot Flash–Weekly hormone hacks, recipes, and lifestyle tips I don't share anywhere else!: https://areyoutheremidlife.com/

Tired of Tossing and Turning? Grab my FREE “Better Sleep After 40” Supplement Cheat Sheet: https://monicalanetopete.kit.com/sleepbetter

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.

88 | Surviving on Caffeine? 5 Hacks To Boost Energy, Balance Hormones in Perimenopause Without Giving Up Coffee

No More Guesswork. No More Labwork. Just your own personal hormone game plan, customized to you. Book your Hormone Balance Breakthru Call (limited spots available): https://bit.ly/getyourhormonebreakthru

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% SLOWER in perimenopause.

Today, we’re pulling back the curtain on why caffeine hits harder in midlife and 5 simple hacks to make your daily cup a little more hormone-friendly—without giving it up completely.

In this episode, we‘ll address your most commonly asked questions, including:

✅ Why does coffee make me feel more anxious in my 40s? 

✅ Is it bad to drink coffee on an empty stomach? 

✅ How long does caffeine stay in your system in perimenopause? 

✅ Does declining estrogen impact how I process caffeine? 

✅ What’s the best time to stop drinking coffee for better sleep after 40?

✅ Why am I still tired after drinking coffee? 

✅ What are some signs my coffee habit is stressing out my hormones?

✅ Is Coffee Mate bad for my hormones? 

✅ What can I put in my coffee to avoid spiking my blood sugar?

If your morning coffee gives you more anxiety than energy—this episode’s for you!

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Next Step:

No More Guesswork. No More Labwork. Just your own personal hormone game plan, customized to you. Book your Hormone Balance Breakthru Call (limited spots available): https://bit.ly/getyourhormonebreakthru

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Back-2-Hormone Basics Episodes:

EP 87 | “Why Am I So Tired, Foggy, and Moody?” 5 Signs Your Body Is Fighting Inflammation & Needs a Detox to Balance Hormones: https://pod.fo/e/317515

EP 86 | You'll Never Fix Your Perimenopause Symptoms Until You Address This... [AYTM Flashback]: https://pod.fo/e/3113b1

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Resources:

Do You Have A Hormone Imablance? Take my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz

Become a Podcast Insider + Subscribe to The Hot Flash–Weekly hormone hacks, recipes, and lifestyle tips—no spam, no fluff, just science (with snacks:.): https://areyoutheremidlife.com/

Tired of Tossing and Turning? Grab my FREE “Better Sleep After 40” Supplement Cheat Sheet: https://monicalanetopete.kit.com/sleepbetter

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.

87 | “Why Am I So Tired, Foggy, and Moody?” 5 Signs Your Body Is Fighting Inflammation & Needs a Detox to Balance Hormones

Do You Know What’s Driving Your Hormone Symptoms? Take the first step to balance your hormones naturally with my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz

Ready To Stop The Guesswork, Fix Your Hormones, And Feel Like “You” Again? Book A FREE Master Your Midlife Hormones Discovery Call: bit.ly/fixmyhormonesfast

We blame the cocktails, the late nights, and the all-you-can-eat buffets.

But if you’re still bloated, constipated, or 5 lbs heavier weeks after vacation? It’s probably more than a little summer “overindulgence.”

Chronic inflammation—especially in perimenopause—can mess with your gut, clog your liver, and leave your hormones in complete chaos.

Today, we’re pulling back the curtain on 5 sneaky signs your body needs a hormone detox—and my go-to detox strategies to help you feel like you again.

In this episode, we‘ll address your most commonly asked questions, including:

✅ Can inflammation cause hormone imbalance in midlife?

✅ What are the signs your body needs a hormone detox?

✅ How do I know if toxins are building up in my body?

✅ How can stress impact hormone balance during perimenopause?

✅ How does stress affect my detox systems?

✅ What foods help estrogen detox in perimenopause?

✅ How do I know if my gut needs healing?

✅ What are some natural detox strategies for hormone balance?

If your mood swings have started to scare your pets—or your periods look like a crime scene—this episode's for you!

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Next Steps:

Take the First Step to Balance Your Hormones Naturally With My FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment!: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz

Ready To Stop The Guesswork, Fix Your Hormones, And Feel Like “You” Again? Book A FREE Master Your Midlife Hormones Discovery Call: bit.ly/fixmyhormonesfast

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Episodes Mentioned:

EP 86 | You'll Never Fix Your Perimenopause Symptoms Until You Address This... [AYTM Flashback] (Back-2-Hormone Basics): https://pod.fo/e/3113b1

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Resources

Become a Podcast Insider + Subscribe to The Hot Flash–Weekly hormone hacks, recipes, and lifestyle tips—no spam, no fluff, just science (with snacks:.): https://areyoutheremidlife.com/

Tired of Tossing and Turning? Grab my FREE “Better Sleep After 40” Supplement Cheat Sheet—with specific dosages, timing & picks by hormone imbalance: https://monicalanetopete.kit.com/sleepbetter

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.

86 | You'll Never Fix Your Perimenopause Symptoms Until You Address This... [AYTM Flashback] (Back-2-Hormone Basics)

Do You Know What’s Driving Your Hormone Symptoms? Take the first step to balance your hormones naturally with my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz

Ready To Stop The Guesswork, Fix Your Hormones, And Feel Like “You” Again? Book A FREE Master Your Midlife Hormones Discovery Call: bit.ly/fixmyhormonesfast

Truth: Half of us in perimenopause never even mention our hormonal symptoms to our doctor!

...Maybe it’s because we’ve been told it’s just "part of getting older."

...Or maybe our labs came back “normal,” so we’re beginning to think it’s all in our head.

...Or maybe we’re just tired of being handed another prescription instead of an explanation.

Here’s the thing: Hormone imbalance doesn’t just happen overnight--even if it feels like it.

And symptoms like brain fog, stubborn weight, and restless sleep aren’t random. In fact, oftentimes, they’re red flags pointing to a deeper hormonal issue that has been building for years.

Today, we’re pulling back the curtain on the six most common root causes of hormone imbalance.

In this episode, we‘ll address your most commonly-asked questions, including

✅ Are hormone imbalances inevitable in midlife?

✅ What are “hidden” or less obvious signs of hormone imbalance?

✅ Which lifestyle habits make hormonal symptoms worse in midlife?

✅ How can stress impact hormone balance during perimenopause?

✅ How does sleep quality affect my hormones?

✅ How do diet and nutrition influence hormone health in midlife?

✅ Can lifestyle changes really make a difference in hormone health?

✅ How can I take control of my hormone health without medication?

If you’re done playing whack-a-mole with your symptoms and want to understand what’s really driving them, this episode is for you.

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Next Steps:

Take the First Step to Balance Your Hormones Naturally With My FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment!: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz

Ready To Stop The Guesswork, Fix Your Hormones, And Feel Like “You” Again? Book A FREE Master Your Midlife Hormones Discovery Call: bit.ly/fixmyhormonesfast

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Episodes Mentioned:

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 [SUMMER SERIES] 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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Resources

Become a Podcast Insider + Subscribe to The Hot Flash–Weekly hormone hacks, recipes, and lifestyle tips—no spam, no fluff, just science (with snacks:.): https://areyoutheremidlife.com/

Tired of Tossing and Turning? Grab my FREE “Better Sleep After 40” Supplement Cheat Sheet—with specific dosages, timing & picks by hormone imbalance: https://monicalanetopete.kit.com/sleepbetter

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.

85 | Can’t Lose Weight On HRT? How To Reboot Your Metabolism in Menopause: LIVE Coaching Call

Do You Know What’s Driving Your Hormone Symptoms? Take the first step to balance your hormones naturally with my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz

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, battling joint pain, and watching the scale jump 30 pounds in a single year. She followed doctor’s orders, went on HRT (reluctantly), and still ended up with prediabetes, high cholesterol, and medication for high blood pressure.

If you feel like you’re being offered more prescriptions these days than explanations, then today’s power-packed LIVE Coaching Session is for you. In this real-time Hormone Balance Breakthru Call, you’ll meet Natalie, a podcast listener who's at the end of her rope. She’s seen numerous doctors, has been diagnosed with multiple hormone imbalances, and is desperate for someone to explain what’s going on in her body.

Listen in as we connect the dots between her symptoms and her hormones, uncover the underlying root causes sabotaging her metabolism, energy, and weight, and map out the exact hormone-balancing steps she should focus on first.

In this episode, we’ll address your most-Googled questions including:

✅ How does chronic inflammation worsen hormone imbalance in women over 40?

✅ What is insulin resistance and how did I get it?

✅ How does insulin resistance affect weight loss after 40?

✅ Why don’t I feel any better on hormone replacement therapy?

✅ Why can’t I lose weight on HRT?

✅ Can I still have PCOS after menopause?

✅ What are the subtle signs of prediabetes in women over 45?

✅ Can a hormone imbalance cause joint pain in menopause?

If you’ve been told your labs are fine, but you’re racking up symptoms faster than Sephora points, this episode is for you. 🎧

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NEXT STEPS:

Take the First Step to Balance Your Hormones Naturally With My FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment!: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz

Get To The Root Of Your Hormone Symptoms And Finally Feel Like You Again!—Book A Private Hormone Balance Breakthru Call For Just $67: https://bit.ly/bookabreakthroughcall (Use code AYTM—offer expires in 24 hours.)

RESOURCES:

Become a Podcast Insider + Subscribe to The Hot Flash–Weekly hormone hacks, recipes, what's in my pantry, and lifestyle tips—I don't share ANYWHERE else!: https://areyoutheremidlife.com/

Tired of Tossing and Turning? Grab my FREE “Better Sleep After 40” Supplement Cheat Sheet—with specific dosages, timing & picks by hormone imbalance: https://monicalanetopete.kit.com/sleepbetter

CONNECT:

Email Me: monica@monicalanetopete.com

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*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.

 

84 | Sleep Your Way to Weight Loss in Perimenopause: My Go-To Supplements (Part 2)

Do You Know What’s Driving Your Hormone Symptoms? Take the first step to balance your hormones naturally with my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz

Get my “Better Sleep Over 40” Supplement Cheat Sheet for FREE when you subscribe to my weekly newsletter, The Hot Flash: https://areyoutheremidlife.com/

Taking your sleep supplement right before bed might actually be the problem.

Wait—what?

If you’ve ever popped magnesium at 9pm, only to find yourself wide awake, replaying an awkward conversation you had in 2004—there’s a reason for that.

Sleep supplements aren’t one-size-fits-all. They need to work with your hormones.

In this week's episode, I’m peeling back the curtain on my go-to supplements for better sleep in midlife—so you can finally get the rest your body needs and kick hormonal weight gain to the curb.

In this episode, I’ll answer your most-asked questions, including:

✅ How do hormone imbalances affect sleep?

✅ What supplements actually work for sleep during perimenopause or menopause?

✅ Why does one sleep supplement knock out my friend but does nothing for me?

✅ Could my sleep issues be tied to blood sugar?

✅ What type of magnesium is best for sleep?

✅ What’s the best supplement for 3am wakeups?

✅ When’s the best time to take sleep supplements—before bed or earlier in the evening?

If you’ve ever found yourself staring at the ceiling, wondering why those melatonin gummies that knock out your bestie hit YOU like a tranquilizer dart—this episode’s for you. 🎧

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Episodes Mentioned:

EP 83 | Is Poor Sleep Making You Gain Weight in Perimenopause? (Part 1)
https://pod.fo/e/3003d1

Next Steps:

Take the First Step to Balance Your Hormones Naturally With My FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment!: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz

It’s Possible to Feel Like ‘You’ Again! Book a Quick Fit Clarity Call to find out how my Master Your Midlife Hormones program can help you balance your hormones and move the dial on midlife weight gain: https://bit.ly/quickfitcall

Get my “Better Sleep Over 40” Supplement Cheat Sheet for FREE when you subscribe to The Hot Flash—my weekly newsletter packed with hormone hacks and wellness tips I don’t share anywhere else.: https://areyoutheremidlife.com/

Email Me: monica@monicalanetopete.com
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*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.