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Why Your Body Isn't Broken: The Real Reason Weight Changes After 40

You are eating the same way you always have. You are still moving your body. And yet the scale keeps creeping up — especially around your middle. Before you blame yourself, there is something you need to know: you are not doing anything wrong. Your body has changed, and the old rules simply do not a...

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Fasting and Hormones: the Truth About Intermittent Fasting During Menopause

You’ve probably heard a lot about intermittent fasting.
Maybe you’ve tried it and loved it.
Maybe you’ve wondered if it’s safe — or even helpful — during perimenopause and menopause.

The truth is, intermittent fasting can be a powerful tool for some women during midlife… and completely wrong for ot...

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How to Sleep Better During Menopause: Top Foods to Add & Avoid

If you’ve ever found yourself wide awake at 2 a.m. — feeling hot, restless, and frustrated — you are not alone.

Nearly 60% of women in midlife report sleep disruptions, and menopause is often a major reason why. Hormonal changes can make restful sleep feel elusive, leaving many women exhausted, fog...

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The Gut-Brain Connection in Menopause: Why Your Digestion May Be the Missing Piece

Welcome back to The Joyful Menopause conversation.

Let me start with a question:
Have you ever noticed that when your digestion feels off—bloating, constipation, stomach upset—your mood takes a dive too? Or maybe you’ve had nights where you’re exhausted, but hot flashes, racing thoughts, or stomach...

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The Gut-Hormone Connection: How to Support Your Gut and Feel Better During Menopause

Have you ever noticed that the older you get, the harder it seems to lose weight—even when you’re eating well and exercising?
Or maybe you’re struggling with brain fog, restless sleep, or that stubborn belly fat that feels impossible to move.

If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and it’s not y...

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The Midlife Self-Care Plan You Need for the Holidays (And Every Tough Season)

The holidays can be beautiful.
They can also be overstimulating, emotional, sugar-filled, exhausting — and for many women in perimenopause and menopause, they feel bigger and harder than they used to.

If you’ve ever wondered why you could breeze through the holidays at 35 but feel completely fried ...

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How To Lose Weight During Menopause: The Sleep Connection

Have you ever felt like you're doing everything right—eating clean, working out, watching your portions—but the weight still won’t budge?

Well, what if I told you that something unexpected might be standing in your way - how well you sleep?

In today’s episode, I’m going to share an important reaso...

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