The Metabolism and Menopause Podcast

Are you struggling with bloating and bowel movements since perimenopause? Or maybe your symptoms got worse? It turns out, estrogen has a LOT to do with it! On today's episode I am going to cover: -How your digestive system actually works -What the most common gut health issues and symptoms are -How perimenopause and menopause contribute to things -5 FREE things to improve gut health and bloati...

Today, I had the pleasure of having Mr. Jason Phillips on the podcast! Jason has been active in the fitness industry for nearly 2 decades. After overcoming anorexia, Jason went on a mission to create impact at the highest level. This journey led him to becoming the most sought-after nutrition coach in the space, as well as writing for several publications and even publishing his own books: Macros...

Why is it so darn hard to lose weight once we hit perimenopause and menopause? It all comes down to our metabolism! In this episode, I cover: -WHAT metabolism is -WHY metabolism slows down in menopause -HOW we can get our metabolism back up I mention a lot of links to other podcasts and videos throughout this episode, so I put them all in one, easy-to-reference PDF for you, which you can access he...

Did you know that improper pre and post-workout nutrition in menopause could be the reason you aren't seeing results? It SUCKS to be busting your butt in the gym and realize that something as simple as a snack is why you aren't seeing results! Shocking, I know! In this episode, I cover: -Why we need to tailor nutrition in perimenopause and menopause -Why you need a pre-workout snack (when...

Today, I had the pleasure of having Sal Di Stefano from Mind Pump on the podcast. Sal is one of the most sought-after experts in fitness and health with his effective, grounded, and easy-to-understand style of communication. He has been on hundreds of top podcasts and frequently speaks at trainer and health practitioner events. His passion for fitness, health, and people is unmatched and he is ste...

Did you know the way you THINK can actually influence our hormone balance, which can then influence our body composition?! This is why mindset is SO important to address when it comes to hormone health, ESPECIALLY in perimenopause and onwards in our health and fitness journeys! In this episode, I cover: -Different types of mindsets -Cortisol (as if I would ever NOT mention this in a podcast) -How...

According to a study in the London Journal of Medicine, people gain the most weight starting at the beginning of October (what some people would argue is the "start of the holiday season") and that weight gain peaks after New Year's. And what's more, that weight you gain during the holidays takes an average of 5 months to get back off! That's a whole half a year you're go...

Can I hit my protein on a plant-based diet? This is such a common question that slides into my messages on a regular basis! And the answer is yes... But it takes some planning. The other question I get is how to transition into a more plant-based diet. I figured the best person to help me answer these questions was our very own Coach Corinne! She is a coach on our team, she is plant-based, she com...

Today, I had the pleasure of having one of Coach Beth's clients—Gina—on the podcast. We recorded this podcast together on October 3rd, which marks exactly 1 year from the day we first spoke and she made the decision to change her life. Gina came to us with poor sleep, some chronic health conditions, poor energy, poor digestion, on the verge of depression, and desperate to not only feel better...

Do any of these sound familiar since you started your perimenopausal journey: Putting the milk in the cupboard and the cereal in the fridge? Walking into a room and forgetting what you're there for? Stumbling over your words? Feeling irritable, moody, and snappy? Feelings of anxiety and depression? Losing the joy of doing the things you once loved? You are not alone—and NO, you are NOT crazy!...

Exercise only accounts for 10% of your calories out in a day! TEN PERCENT! On the other hand, your BMR (basal metabolic rate, aka, how many calories your body burns at rest) accounts for 40-60% of your calories out in a day. So, do you really think you need to be focusing on calories burned during your workouts? OR should you be focusing on exercising in a way that will increase your BMR? Probably...

So... you want to make some changes in your life. Naturally, you start to research and learn as much as you can—but then you get overwhelmed with all the information. You start to make a plan, but it just isn't quite perfect. So you plan and research and plan and research but you never actually ACT. Maybe you start the plan, but then you look in the mirror and get frustrated or you don't e...

Today, we are talking all about PCOS because 20% of women have it but only 3/10 of women with it actually get diagnosed! I cover what PCOS is, the symptoms of each type (yes, there is more than one!), and treatment options—not to mention what happens when you start going through menopause! Additionally, we have a full PCOS guide available as a free download inside our Facebook community! You can g...

It was my absolute pleasure to interview one of my idols in the fitness space: Adam Schafer , one of the hosts of Mind Pump . Adam has been in the health and fitness space for a long time, working with more than a thousand individuals—and I personally have been listening to their podcast since its inception. To have him on the show was an absolute dream come true. On today's episode, Adam and...

Today, I have the wonderful Coach Emma on the podcast to chat about how to work out to get the BEST results in menopause! We cover: Why focusing on building muscle is more effective at fat burning than cardio/HIIT Productive lifting/lifting with intention (not just trying to burn calories) Non-productive lifting/weight on the bar over proper form The importance of time under tension, proper form,...

Almost 500,000 women get hysterectomies each year! That is a LOT... Yet I feel like we know almost nothing about them! Today, I am joined by assistant coach Brittany, who is not only a women's nutrition coach and personal trainer BUT also a birthing doula! Not only do we talk about hysterectomies, surgical menopause, possible long-term complications, and how to exercise post-hysterectomy—but w...

I had the absolute pleasure of having my friend Aram Grigorian on our podcast and man did we cover a LOT: What to do when your program gets boring How to stay accountable to yourself How to take responsibility over your health to empower you and allow you to really live Breaking down why "they are so lucky" is one of the most offensive things someone can say How when you start to set bou...

I had the pleasure of having our on-staff gut health expert on our podcast today: Coach Hannah! We wanted to talk about the gallbladder because—shockingly—so many women have issues with their gallbladder once they hit perimenopause AND many women have had it removed. Additionally, when our gallbladder isn't working properly (or is absent) it can cause so many issues like constipation or diarrh...

Lack of sleep is making you FAT... ...ESPECIALLY if you are in perimenopause or menopause. "Great, Stephanie! But there is no way I can get to bed earlier." Well here's the good news: While that would help, improving the quality of sleep is even MORE important! In this episode, I talk about how sleep is crucial when it comes to fat loss, energy, cortisol levels, progesterone and estr...

How much do you hate that you get partway through your health and fitness journey and then you quit or something comes up? Or when you get to your health and fitness goal just to gain all the weight back? This is a common issue we see in a lot of women—they haven't developed the necessary accountability! It is the secret sauce to success. So today, we cover the different types of accountabilit...

Today I had the pleasure of having my friend Andrew Coates on the podcast! He is a personal trainer and online coach who promotes strength for everyone. Andrew writes for popular fitness publications including Men's Health, Muscle and Fitness, T-Nation, BarBend, Generation Iron, and Kabuki Strength. He is a speaker at events all over North America and is the cofounder of his own event The Evol...

Cortisol gets a really bad rap, but it is a VERY important hormone. It's just when we let it get out of control (*cough cough* which is most of us) that we start to experience a ton of issues—including weight gain around our middle. Cortisol is like the puppeteer that controls literally all the other hormones in your body in some way, shape, or form. So today I go over what happens when it is...

SUPPLEMENTS—are they worth the hype? Will they actually do what they say they do? Which ones should I take? What about collagen? I go over ALL of this and more on today's podcast. We also have a free guide to go along with this, so if you want a copy of that just head to our Facebook community to access it! For supplements, head to Nutrition Dynamic and use code: VITALITY10 for 10% off your or...

We are all so excited when we start a fat loss phase... UNTIL we get to weeks 5-6-7 and start to feel a little less motivated, a little more tired, and typically a whole lot more hungry! But this isn't just due to motivation waning—it is actually your body trying to protect you through the hormone changes our body goes through when we cut out calories. I truly believe that it is important to u...

Who wants to look FIT and TONED?! I know I do! But what if I told you that eating low carb and doing your HIIT, cardio, and boot camp-style classes are actually making you 'SKINNY FAT'? I can almost guarantee that that's not what you wanted to hear... but the good news is that in today's podcast, I cover the most common mistakes perimenopausal women make when it comes to exercise t...