THE PERIOD WHISPERER PODCAST - Perimenopause, Menopause, Cortisol, Weight Loss, Hormone Balancing, Insomnia, Hot Flashes, Night Sweats, Libido, Your Guide To Thriving In MidLife

Sisters, if your sleep, mood, and patience vanished, this episode will explain why. Progesterone is so much more than a “pregnancy hormone,” and it quietly influences your mood, sleep, nervous system, and emotional stability in midlife. In this conversation, I break down what actually happens to progesterone in perimenopause and menopause, why symptoms like anxiety, night waking, irritability, and...

Fertility is often treated like a guarantee until it isn’t. I wanted this conversation because I see so many women doing everything “right” in life, only to feel blindsided when fertility doesn’t align with their timeline. We talk about why fertility is not one thing, how egg quality and quantity change over time, and why having regular cycles doesn’t always mean fertility is intact.  Episode...

Okay, let’s talk about the hormone that quietly changed everything. Estrogen has been quietly influencing your body for decades, and most women don’t realize how much until it starts changing. In this episode, I walk you through why symptoms like brain fog, weight changes, mood shifts, and sleep issues often show up together, and why they’re so easy to dismiss or mislabel. We unpack how estrogen a...

There’s a reason so many women feel dismissed about their health. Tune in to learn why your experience matters and how to advocate for your health with confidence and clarity. Episode Timeline:  00:00 – Episode Preview 01:17 – Podcast Intro 01:38 – Why Meghan wrote this book 04:27 – The education gap in women’s health 06:58 – Talking about taboo topic 17:07 – Become your health CEO 18:06 – Ne...

As a new year begins, instead of adding pressure, I want to offer nutrition guidance that supports your body right now. If you want nutrition to feel easier, calmer, and more doable this year, I’d love for you to listen in. Episode Timeline:  00:00 – Welcome + New Year Reset 02:40 – Why Nutrition Matters Most 05:10 – Why Nutrition Feels Hard 07:15 – Energy Demand vs Supply 11:45 – The Role of...

If you’re ready to make 2026 the year you finally feel strong, energized, confident, and in control of your body again — this episode is your roadmap. Perimenopause doesn’t have to feel like the season where everything falls apart. With the right strategy, clarity, and support, it can be the moment you step into your most powerful, optimized self. Today, I’m breaking down the five exact steps ever...

If you’re a woman in perimenopause who feels overwhelmed, discouraged, or confused about what your body is doing — this episode is the message your heart (and hormones!) need. As we close out the year, I’m pulling back the curtain on the five most important things I wish every client understood before starting their midlife healing journey. Whether you’ve worked with me personally or you’re naviga...

If you’ve been told your bloodwork is “normal” but you still feel exhausted, foggy, inflamed, anxious, or stuck in your weight… this episode will be a game changer. In Episode 374 of The Period Whisperer Podcast , we break down the exact blood chemistry markers women in perimenopause should request , why they matter, and what they reveal that most doctors completely overlook. You’ll learn: ✨ The...

If you’ve been struggling with low energy, poor sleep, anxiety, brain fog, weight resistance, or feeling exhausted for no reason , this episode is about to blow your mind. In today’s episode of The Period Whisperer Podcast , we’re unpacking the HTMA Test (Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis) — one of the most underutilized but powerful tools for understanding your metabolism, stress load, and hormone hea...

If you haven’t slept through the night since… you can’t remember when — this episode is for you.  In this episode , I’m joined by women’s hormone expert Robin Nielsen to uncover why perimenopause seems to hijack your sleep , what’s really going on in your body, and the actionable steps you can take this week to finally get restorative, uninterrupted sleep again. Robin breaks down the misunder...

If you struggle with symptoms like poor sleep, fatigue, bloating, anxiety, memory issues, stubborn weight, low libido, or food sensitivities, and your lab work always looks “normal,” this episode is going to change everything. In this week’s episode of The Period Whisperer, we’re diving deep into the GI MAP, the DNA-based stool test that uncovers infections, parasites, inflammation, malabsorption,...

If you’ve been doing everything right —eating clean, working out, tracking the numbers—yet still battling stubborn weight, exhaustion, or hormonal chaos… your liver may be the missing link no one is talking about. In this week’s episode of The Period Whisperer Podcast , I’m joined by the powerhouse herself, Coach Lisa Pickart , a 65-year-old nutritionist and health coach with over 45 years of expe...

If you’ve been struggling with sleep, brain fog, stubborn weight, mood swings, low libido, or just feeling “off” in your body — even though you’re doing everything right — this episode is about to change the way you think about your hormones. In today’s episode of The Period Whisperer Podcast , I’m breaking down the DUTCH test in the simplest, most practical way possible. Whether you’ve never hear...

In this brand new episode, I’m joined by Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner Elizabeth Katzman , who works with women who feel like they’re “doing everything right” yet still battling fatigue, bloating, weight gain, anxiety, and hormonal chaos in perimenopause. Together, we unpack one of the least-discussed contributors to midlife symptoms: the long-term impact of hormonal birth control....

If you’re a high-achieving woman in midlife who wants better health, more energy, deeper relationships, stronger finances, and a career that actually lights you up in 2026 , this episode is your roadmap. Inside this powerful year-end coaching session, Bria breaks down the single most important step you must take right now (yes — in 2025!) to guarantee massive improvement in your health and hormone...

In this validating episode, I’m joined by fitness and hormone health coach Molly McNamee , founder of MFit Workouts and expert in helping women balance stress hormones so they can finally shed stubborn weight without restrictive diets or punishing workouts. Together, we break down why the traditional “eat less, move more” approach that may have worked in your 20’s and 30’s is the exact thing sabot...

In this solo episode of The Period Whisperer Podcast, I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing the five things that have been on my mind lately—five mindset shifts, habits, and truths that are helping me stay grounded, energized, and aligned as I navigate my own perimenopause journey. These are the real, behind-the-scenes thoughts that are shaping my health decisions, guiding my daily choices, and...

In this  episode, I sit down with functional health educator and author Caroline Allen to uncover one of the most overlooked foundations of midlife vitality: mineral replenishment.   After years of doing “everything right” and still feeling burnt out, anxious, and depleted, Caroline discovered that mineral deficiency—not willpower, not mindset, not workouts—was the hidden root cause behi...

If you’ve ever wondered whether peptides could help you lose weight, boost energy, or feel like yourself again in perimenopause — this final episode in The Period Whisperer Peptides Mini-Series is your crash course in clarity. Bria breaks down the truths, fears, and facts about peptide therapy — what they are, how they work, and what every woman needs to know before diving in. She also shares the...

If you’ve ever felt like your body has changed and nothing seems to work anymore — even when you’re “doing everything right” — this episode will give you hope, clarity, and real answers.   At 41, Ashley Shaw — a mom of two, successful entrepreneur, and lifelong health advocate — hit a wall. Despite marathon training and strict keto, her energy crashed, her weight wouldn’t budge, and food crav...

If you’ve been feeling foggy, forgetful, or mentally “flat” in midlife — this episode is your wake-up call. In today’s continuation of The Period Whisperer Peptide Mini-Series , Bria breaks down the three peptides that are changing everything for women in perimenopause who want their energy, focus, and mental sharpness back: Semax, Synapsin, and NAD+ . You’ll learn:  🧠 The simple science beh...

If you’ve ever felt like your body hit a wall in your 40s — no matter how “healthy” you eat or how hard you work out — this episode will give you hope and real answers. Bria sits down with her client Stephani , who went from total exhaustion and stubborn weight that wouldn’t budge to losing 15 pounds, rebuilding her energy, and finally feeling like herself again. Together they unpack: ✨ What was...

If your spark feels dimmer lately — in your body, your energy, or your relationships — this episode is for you. In today’s continuation of The Period Whisperer Peptides Mini-Series , Bria shares the three peptides that are helping women in perimenopause reignite desire, restore connection, and reclaim their vitality — PT-141 , Oxytocin , and Sermorelin . You’ll learn:  ✨ The simple science b...

Feeling stuck or unfulfilled in your career but unsure if it’s the right time to pivot? On this episode of The Period Whisperer Podcast , I’m joined by Lori Zuker Briller and Rachel Zaslansky Sheer , founders of The Grapevine and authors of Straight From the Grapevine: How to Crush Your Job Search . From assistants navigating Hollywood to mentors guiding thousands of professionals nationwide, Lori...

If your skin feels dull, your hair thinner, and your energy missing in midlife — this episode is for you. In today’s continuation of The Period Whisperer Peptides Mini-Series , Bria shares the three peptides that are helping women in perimenopause reclaim their glow, their energy, and their confidence from the inside out — B12 , Glutathione , and GHK-Cu. You’ll learn:  ✨ The simple science b...