Maximizing Hormones, Physique & Running Through Perimenopause

In today’s episode, Louise, one of the world’s leading fat loss experts, talks about one of the biggest fat loss mistakes women make—going too hard, too fast—and what to do instead for long-term success. If you've tried every diet, trending supplement, hack or intense workout routines only to gain the weight back, you're not alone. The world is full of conflicting and misleading advice,...

Ever wonder why people say women can't get bulky, when if you pick up your head and look around, clearly we can?! Let's talk about what you need to know if your strength training is producing results that leave you puffy and frustrated. In this episode, award-winning women's integrative health practitioner, scientist, and exercise physiologist Louise Valentine shares practical fitne...

In this episode, we explore Stacey's inspiring transformation journey during perimenopause. Stacey, a health education specialist with a robust background in diabetes education, nutrition, running, and overall health and fitness, shares her struggles with severe depression, hormonal imbalances, perimenopause symptoms and the frustrations of unsustainable diet trends. By embracing a holistic a...

Welcome to 2025! In this inspiring episode, Louise takes a deep dive into the unique challenges and opportunities of navigating fitness, nutrition, and lifestyle strategies during perimenopause. Reflecting on the lessons of 2024, she shares her vision for redefining her relationship with running, strength training, and hormonal health in the year ahead. Louise, one of the world’s leading health an...

In this episode, we dive into the challenges of working with our changing hormones age 35 and beyond, aka perimenopause, and how to reclaim vibrant health through simple female-specific lifestyle, nutrition and fitness changes. Your host, Louise, a multi award-winning women's integrative health practitioner and performance scientist, shares her personal journey of overcoming hormonal imbalanc...

In this episode, Louise opens up about her personal journey breaking through life-altering health, autoimmune, hormone, fitness and running challenges. She reflects on her recent lab results, celebrating wins like reversing hormone imbalances and managing autoimmune symptoms, while also sharing lessons learned from setbacks, frustrating poor advice, and the dismissal of her symptoms along the way....

In this episode, we explore practical strategies to help you run through the winter months with confidence and ease. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting out, you’ll find tips to stay warm, safe, and motivated—even when the temperature drops. Our host, Louise, a leading performance scientist, exercise physiologist and women's health practitioner, shares valuable gear recommendati...

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In this episode, we explore the surprising ways that running and intense exercise can affect women's health, hormones and blood sugar, especially during perimenopause. Our host, Louise, one of the world’s leading experts for perimenopausal active women and runners, shares practical lessons from her 21 years' experience, shedding light on the hidden challenges faced by dedicated runners,...

In this episode, our host breaks down common myths about women’s health and fat loss, sharing insights from over 20 years of experience as one of the world’s leading health, fitness and performance experts. She includes examples from her own personal journey and coaching 1,000s of athletes, active women, fitness lovers and recreational runners throughout the world. She shares how to overcome hormo...

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In this episode, learn practical science-backed tips for recreational female runners. As a leading health, fitness, and women's integrative health expert, Louise clears up fitness myths and highlights why specific strength training strategies are key for women 35 and older. She explains why traditional high-intensity strength and cardio workouts may not be the best for runners, who already de...

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In this milestone episode, host Louise Valentine celebrates the podcast’s one-year anniversary, reflects on major personal and business breakthroughs, and announces exciting new developments. She talks about the challenges of navigating perimenopause conflicting information, misleading sleazy marketing, dealing with frustrating hormonal changes, and cutting through the confusion around women'...

In this episode, Louise shares another success story from the Badass Breakthrough Academy, featuring Chrissy, a yoga instructor and studio owner. She shares how personalized coaching helped her navigate the challenges of perimenopause and menopause, including hormonal changes, weight gain, mood swings, joint pain and unexpected mental health impacts. Chrissy highlights the importance of customizin...

In this episode, we explore two key topics: sustainable fat loss and the reality of unlocking our running potential for women age 35 and up. Louise, an award-winning women's health expert and top Exercise Physiologist, shares how to break free from stubborn stuck fat gain and ineffective diets by tackling root causes, like hormone changes, stress, and lifestyle. She highlights the importance...

When feeling stuck with information overload, a high-stress phase of life or various peri/menopause symptoms, it's easy to feel overwhelmed fast, no matter how educated or high-achieving we are! Louise, a leading women's health and fitness expert, shares the real-life struggles many women face while navigating perimenopause. She talks openly about the overwhelming effects of hormonal cha...

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Save now on our new masterclass “How to Bring Sexy Back: Simple Science-Backed Strategies to Restore & Maximize Libido” here: https://www.breakingthroughwellness.com/offers/8EtooQWc?coupon_code=PODCAST10 In this episode, Louise shares expert advice on how women runners over 35 can adapt their training to match their changing hormones and physiology. As a multi award-winning leader in perimenop...

In this episode, Louise, a leading expert in women's integrative health, fitness, and performance, introduces an exciting breakthrough in healthy aging and wellness: Holistic stem cell activation patches! She explores how this profound technology uses phototherapy to naturally stimulate the body’s healing mechanisms, promoting stem cell production, reducing inflammation, pain, incredible inju...

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The luteal phase occurs right after ovulation (when our ovary releases an egg). It lasts about 14 days and ends when we get our period. Listen above to learn how it influences the amount of calories your body is burning, how you feel and your ability to adhere to fat loss or leaning out plans. When we understand how our female body works, it's so much easier to work with it to maximize our he...