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

54 | Start Here: Your Favorite Episodes About Perimenopause, Menopause And Hormone Imbalance With “AYTM Unwrapped”

Think You Might Have A Hormone Imbalance? Take My FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz

 

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 songs, we’re revisiting the podcast episodes that answered your most pressing hormone questions as well as tools to take action.

 

Whether you’re navigating perimenopause and menopause symptoms, tackling stubborn hormonal symptoms, or figuring out how to balance hormones naturally, these episodes are a must for your “Play Next” queue.

 

Episodes Featured in This Round-Up:

 

Episode 1: How Do I Know If I’m In Perimenopause? -- This episode takes a deep dive into the 34 symptoms of perimenopause and why so many doctors brush off our symptoms as just “part of aging.”

 

Episode 17: The Hidden Cause of Hormonal Weight Gain in Women Over 40 -- This episode unpacks the #1 hormonal imbalance in women 40+—adrenal fatigue—and how it impacts our energy, cravings, and weight. 

 

Episode 6: What Foods Are Triggering Your Hormonal Symptoms? -- This episode reveals 10 "healthy" foods that are common food sensitivities and connects the dots between food gut health, inflammation, and shifting hormones in perimenopause and beyond.

 

Episode 8: Do Hormone Balancing Supplements Work? (Part 1) -- This episode explores how the $37 billion supplement industry targets midlife women with promises of a quick fix. Learn how to identify red flags, avoid scams, and choose supplements that are worth your investment.

 

Ready to start 2025 strong? If you want to make THIS the year you take control of your health, 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

[TOP PODCAST EPISODES OF 2024]: 

 

EP 1 | How Do I Know If I'm In Perimenopause?: https://pod.fo/e/22ae30

 

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

 

EP 8 | Do Hormone Balancing Supplements Work? (Part 1): https://pod.fo/e/233fc7

 

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Ready to Stop The Guesswork & Feel Like “You” Again? Apply to Work With Me: https://bit.ly/getstartedapp  

 

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.

 

53 | Surviving End-of-Year Chaos: 6 Stress Busting Tools to Keep Your Hormones in Check During Perimenopause And Prevent Overwhelm [Holidays & Hormones]

Think You Might Have A Hormone Imbalance? Take My FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz

 

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 prepping for Christmas Day!

 

But after all that preparation, it takes less than just 13 seconds for stress to send our cortisol soaring.

 

And that’s bad news for our hormones.

In today’s episode, we’re wrapping up our “Holidays & Hormones” series and tackling 6 common holiday stressors, plus tools to help you stay calm, cool, and collected (without booking a solo trip to the Bahamas!)

 

In this episode, we’re diving into how to deal with:

 

• Not getting support for holiday prep

 

• Running out of time to get everything done before guests arrive

 

• Seeing a difficult relative you haven’t seen in a while 

 

• Burning the holiday meal 

 

• Giving a gift to a picky family member 

 

• Dealing with holiday traffic (or a delayed flight) 

 

If you’re one burnt pie or snarky comment away from having a complete hormonal meltdown, 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

 

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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

 

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[HOLIDAYS & HORMONES SERIES]: 

 

EP 52 | Eat This, Not That: How to EAT For Perimenopause While Enjoying the Holidays (Part 2): https://pod.fo/e/2934b2

 

EP 51 | Eat This, Not That: How to Cook For Perimenopause While Enjoying the Holidays (Part 1): https://pod.fo/e/28e97f

 

EP 50 | Anxious About Holiday Eating? 7 Tips to Navigate Holiday Parties With Ease During Perimenopause: https://pod.fo/e/28ac90

 

EP 49 | Put Down That Fork! 5 Nutrition Hacks to Control Cravings, Prevent Overeating in Perimenopause: https://pod.fo/e/287bfa

 

EP 48 | Crush Holiday Food FOMO! 3 Epic Mindset Shifts to Make Now If You Have A Hormone Imbalance: https://pod.fo/e/285300

 

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Ready to Stop The Guesswork & Feel Like “You” Again? Apply to Work With Me: https://bit.ly/getstartedapp  

 

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.

52 | Eat This, Not That: How to EAT For Perimenopause While Enjoying the Holidays (Part 2) [Holidays & Hormones]

Think You Might Have A Hormone Imbalance? Take My FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz

 

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 need to learn to make food choices that work with your hormones, not against them.

 

In Part 2 of “Eat This, Not That” - The Holiday Edition, I’m getting super tactical and sharing how to safely navigate the holiday buffet table between now and New Year's. 

 

In this episode you will learn:

 

• My #1 strategy for keeping hormones balanced while feeling satisfied

 

• How meal sequencing can safeguard your blood sugar

 

• My 5 favorite holiday appetizers for hormone balance 

 

• Healthy swaps for  traditional holiday drinks

 

• PLUS holiday cocktails and mocktails that won't send your blood sugar soaring 

 

If you want to make the most of this holiday season while keeping your hormones “merry and bright,” 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

 

EP 51 | Eat This, Not That: How to Cook For Perimenopause While Enjoying the Holidays (Part 1) [Holidays & Hormones]: https://pod.fo/e/28e97f

 

EP 50 | Anxious About Holiday Eating? 7 Tips to Navigate Holiday Parties With Ease During Perimenopause  [Holidays & Hormones]: https://pod.fo/e/28ac90

 

EP 49 | Put Down That Fork! 5 Nutrition Hacks to Control Cravings, Prevent Overeating in Perimenopause [Holidays & Hormones]: https://pod.fo/e/287bfa

 

EP 48 | Crush Holiday Food FOMO! 3 Epic Mindset Shifts to Make Now If You Have A Hormone Imbalance! [Holidays & Hormones]: https://pod.fo/e/285300

Ready to Stop The Guesswork & Feel Like “You” Again? Apply to Work With Me: https://bit.ly/getstartedapp  

 

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.

 

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 could un-eat all the things.

 

The holidays don’t have to be some kind of hormonal Hunger Games. You can eat, have a drink…or two, and still feel like a rockstar the next day. You just need a game plan. 

 

Join me for this episode as I share how to tweak some of your favorite holiday recipes so they work with your hormones instead of working against them.

 

From arrowroot powder to almond flour, cassava to cauliflower, I’ll share ten hormone-friendly ingredient swaps to help you navigate the holidays without sacrificing your health…or sanity.

If you’re tired of feeling deprived and defeated and want to learn how to make smart choices that support your body (and hormones) so you can be fully present in the season, this episode is for you!

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Next Steps:

 

Enjoy The Holidays Without Feeling Deprived! Download My FREE “12 Days of Healthy Hormones” Holiday Hacks Guide: https://bit.ly/12daysHH

 

Think You Might Have A Hormone Imbalance? Take My FREE Hormone Symptom Profiling Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz

 

EP 50 | Anxious About Holiday Eating? 7 Tips to Navigate Holiday Parties With Ease During Perimenopause  [Holidays & Hormones]: https://pod.fo/e/28ac90

 

EP 49 | Put Down That Fork! 5 Nutrition Hacks to Control Cravings, Prevent Overeating in Perimenopause [Holidays & Hormones]: https://pod.fo/e/287bfa

 

EP 48 | Crush Holiday Food FOMO! 3 Epic Mindset Shifts to Make Now If You Have A Hormone Imbalance! [Holidays & Hormones]: https://pod.fo/e/285300

 

EP 17 | The Hidden Cause of Hormonal Weight Gain in Women Over 40: Adrenal Fatigue: https://pod.fo/e/24389

 

Ready to Stop The Guesswork & Feel Like “You” Again? Apply to Work With Me: https://bit.ly/getstartedapp  

 

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/

 

 

*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.

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:

 

• Fixated on calories and portion sizes

 

• Feeling guilty after eating something “unhealthy” 

 

• Or constantly thinking about what or how much to eat or comparing “good” versus “bad” foods 

 

This episode is for you!

 

Join me as I unpack:

 

• Why food noise is particularly difficult to deal with during the holidays

• The three factors driving unhealthy holiday eating behaviors

• Which hormone imbalance can make holiday food noise worse

Plus, I’ll share 7 tips to quiet your food noise during holiday gatherings, including one neuro-hack you’re not gonna believe!

If you’ve ever been tempted to cancel your holiday plans (because who wants to go to a party where you can’t eat anything?), this episode is for you!

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Next Steps:

 

Enjoy The Holidays Without Feeling Deprived! Download My FREE “12 Days of Healthy Hormones” Holiday Hacks Guide: https://bit.ly/12daysHH

EP 49 | Put Down That Fork! 5 Nutrition Hacks to Preceny Holiday Overeating & Control Cravings [Holidays & Hormones]: https://pod.fo/e/287bfa

 

EP 48 | Crush Holiday Food FOMO! 3 Epic Mindset Shifts to Start Making Now! [Holidays & Hormones]: https://pod.fo/e/285300

 

EP 17 | The Hidden Cause of Hormonal Weight Gain in Women Over 40: Adrenal Fatigue: https://pod.fo/e/24389

Think You Might Have A Hormone Imbalance? Take My FREE Hormone Symptom Profiling Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz

 

Ready to Stop The Guesswork & Feel Like “You” Again? Apply to Work With Me: https://bit.ly/getstartedapp  

 

Got 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.

 

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 28 glazed donuts!!!

And all those extra calories aren’t even the worst of it! Because what we eat can have an even bigger impact on our hormones--and hormonal symptoms--than how much we eat. 

 

In today’s quick-tip episode, I’m sharing “5 Nutrition Hacks To Prevent Holiday Overeating & Control Cravings.”

 

Join me as I unpack:

 

• The four holiday ingredients that can negatively affect your hormones

• The best Thanksgiving dishes to curb cravings and suppress hunger

• Why skipping breakfast to save calories can backfire (and what to do instead)

• The one carb you want to make sure to include plenty of on your holiday plate

 

Plus, I’ll share my #1 secret for hacking your bio-chemistry when your body wants sugar

 

If your plan for eating healthy holiday eating is “willpower” (Spoiler alert: Willpower is not a plan!), this episode is for you.

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Next Steps:

 

Enjoy The Holidays Without Feeling Deprived! Download My FREE “12 Days of Healthy Hormones” Holiday Guide https://bit.ly/12daysHH

 

Think You Might Have A Hormone Imbalance? Take My FREE Hormone Symptom Profiling Assessment https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz

 

Ready to Stop The Guesswork & Feel Like “You” Again? Apply to Work With Me https://bit.ly/getstartedapp  

 

Got a Question About Hormone Balance? Get It Answered On The Podcast https://www.speakpipe.com/AreYouThereMidlife

Never Miss An 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.

 

48 | Crush Holiday Food FOMO: 3 Mindset Shifts To Make Now If You Have a Hormone Imbalance [Holidays & Hormones]

Do you have a hormone imbalance? Take my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment and get your custom evaluation and results.

 

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

 

Free Call: Identify the Root Cause Of Your Hormonal Imbalance https://bit.ly/hormoneclaritycall  

 

Become An AYTM 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.

 

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! 

 

(🙋🏼‍♀️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

Become An AYTM 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.