The Metabolism and Menopause Podcast

Feel like your body’s holding onto fat like it’s saving up for a long winter? You’re eating “healthy,” working out, and still—nothing budges. What gives?! In this episode, we’re talking about estrogen—yep, the hormone we love to hate—and how it can quietly sabotage your fat-burning efforts when it’s out of balance. Think of estrogen like Goldilocks: too much or too little, and things go sideways....

My progesterone and estrogen levels are not anywhere where they are supposed to be. Which explains why I was gaining weight when I was dropping calories, along with bloating, waking up at 3am and having energy crashes that I have not had in a LONG time. On this episode I talk about how I am incorporating seed cycling to support my hormones and get rid of those not so fun symptoms. I also cover: -...

Ever feel like your body is ghosting your hunger cues? Like you’re doing everything right—eating clean, working out, counting almonds—and still your body’s like, “Nah, let’s hold onto this fat just in case we enter a famine”? Yep. That could be leptin resistance. In this episode, we’re peeling back the science (and the BS) around the queen bee of fat loss hormones: leptin. You’ll learn why your br...

Ever feel like your body is working against you no matter how “healthy” you try to be? That’s exactly where I found myself—exhausted, bloated, moody, wired yet tired, and frustrated that nothing was working. So I decided to dig deeper. I ran a DUTCH hormone test on myself… and let’s just say, the results were humbling. In this raw and honest episode, I’m walking you through what my DUTCH test reve...

🔥 Feeling stuck, frustrated, and like your body just won’t cooperate anymore? You’re not alone. If you’ve tried everything—eating less, exercising more, cutting carbs—only to feel exhausted, defeated, and trapped in a cycle of self-doubt, this episode is for you. You do all the right things and you are on a roll and then BAM - something happens and you revert back to your old ways. You fall off t...

Have you ever felt off—like your body just isn’t cooperating no matter what you do? Maybe your sleep is a mess, your mood is unpredictable, your weight won’t budge, or anxiety sneaks up on you for no reason. If you’ve been on birth control or hormone therapy, your progesterone might be in the danger zone—and no one is talking about it. In this episode, I open up about my personal experience with l...

Kate’s story is one that will make you cry as you join her through a journey of struggle, perseverance and overcoming that will leave you feeling inspired. I really do not have much to say that will give this interview justice so just tune in for yourself TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) - Intro (02:52) - Kate's story (07:20) - Gaining weight with eating healthy (10:40) - Reaching out to VitalityOET & work...

🔥 Is This the Missing Piece in Your Menopause Health Journey? What if a simple supplement could help you fight inflammation, boost brain power, and make fat loss easier in menopause? If you’ve been struggling with low energy, muscle loss, or stubborn weight, you need to hear this. In today’s episode, we’re diving into the powerhouse benefits of creatine—not just for bodybuilders, but for you. Dis...

Have you ever wondered if an elimination diet could help with your menopause symptoms, gut issues, or stubborn weight? In this episode, Coach Hannah and I break down everything you need to know—who elimination diets are actually for (and who should skip them), how to do one properly, and the right way to reintroduce foods without wrecking your gut. I’m also sharing my personal experience—how I use...

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠You can cut calories as much as you want ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠You can eat as clean as you want ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠You can do the best workouts ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠You can eat all the protein ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠And still never lose weight. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If your body is being told “we have enough let’s store” - you will never lose weight DESPITE EATING LESS AND MOVING MORE. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This 2 part series will walk you through 2 key pathways...

You can cut calories as much as you want You can eat as clean as you want You can do the best workouts You can eat all the protein And still never lose weight. If your body is being told “we have enough let’s store” - you will never lose weight DESPITE EATING LESS AND MOVING MORE. This 2 part series will walk you through 2 key pathways to ensuring fat loss success, what turns them “on”, what turns...

Gut health gets WORSE once estrogen declines along with poor blood sugar control and inflammation. All three of these categories will really affect your ability to be able to lose weight and maintain good health. Today along with 4 of my coaches we cover: - How your gut is affected in perimenopause and the years that follow - A brief explanation of your gut microbiome and pre and probiotics - What...

You’ve been told that weight loss is simple—just eat less and move more. But if you’re in perimenopause or menopause, you already know it’s not that simple. No matter how hard you try, the scale won’t budge—or worse, the more you push, the more your body seems to resist. That’s because fat loss over 40 isn’t just about calories. Your body is navigating metabolic changes, shifting hormones, heighte...

You’ve been told to eat less, cut carbs, and power through hunger—but what if that’s EXACTLY why fat loss feels impossible in menopause? 😱 If you’re skipping meals, slashing calories, or surviving on salads but STILL gaining weight (or feeling stuck no matter what you do), this episode is your wake-up call. 🚨 🔥 Here’s what we’re diving into today: ✅ Why ‘eat less, move more’ is the WORST advic...

Today, we're tackling a topic that doesn't get nearly enough attention—testosterone and androgens in menopause. How do these hormones impact the body during menopause? What happens when they’re too high or too low? And most importantly, what can you do to help balance them if you think they’re out of whack? We got a little science-y in this one but don’t worry I summarized things as we went along...

The worst part is that I was sitting in the middle seat 🤢 I had NO idea I was this stressed but now as I review it all makes sense While sharing my story I outline: - Signs to watch for - How it stalls fat loss - How to get out of burnout and fat storage mode so you can finally lose fat for good If you think that this might be the reason your fat burning pathway is turned off and why you can’t lo...

Did you know that improper pre and post workout nutrition in menopause can 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 covered: - Why we need to tailor nutrition in perimenopause and menopause - Why you need a pre workout snack (and when and...

Imagine living for two decades with constant bloating, pain, and unpredictable gut issues—only to be told by doctors that medication was your only option and that you were doing “fine”. That was Michelle’s reality. Diagnosed with IBD and Crohn’s, she suffered through years of discomfort, exhaustion, and frustration… until she discovered the power of nutrition and lifestyle changes. Now? She’s pain...

Are you tired of feeling drained, battling stubborn weight gain, and struggling with hormone imbalances? The answer might lie in a surprising place—your mitochondria! These tiny powerhouses are the secret to unlocking your body’s full potential during menopause. In this episode, we dive deep into why mitochondria are the missing link to boosting your energy, burning fat, and bringing your hormones...

Menopause can be REALLY challenging. It can feel like your brain just won’t turn on, that you are more reactive, moody or anxious and to top that all off despite busting your butt in the gym you can’t seem to lose fat or build muscle. The first word that comes to mind when talking about that is frustration. Today I had Angelo Keely on the podcast to talk about the shocking benefits of essential am...

Too much or too little estrogen can seriously affect not only how we feel BUT our ability to lose fat in menopause. In this podcast I covered: - Symptoms of high estrogen and low estrogen to watch for + what causes them - Roles of estrogen in our body - What happens when estrogen drops - How to combat negative side effects from low estrogen (from perimenopause/menopause, surgical menopause or estr...

Today’s podcast covers aspects of selfcare that we need to do to help accelerate fat loss. We know that doing these things will give us better results and yet we just don’t do it. Instead we seem to sabotage ourselves. We might do it for a bit and then BOOM - we fall off the wagon and feel crap about ourselves. In this podcast we help you understand how to avoid self-sabotage, how to actually do t...

If you are cutting calories, fasting, cutting carbs, exercise and NOT seeing changes then doing more of that won’t work. It tells me that there is something else going on in your body that is making your body SUCK at burning calories. If your body is not good at burning calories that makes weight loss REALLY hard and weight gain REALLY easy. So how do we make your body better at burning calories?...

Perimenopause and the years that follow come with a LOT of change. It can leave you feeling a little bit crazy, really burnt out but also alone - like no one understands. I had the pleasure of having Dr. Jody Carrington on the podcast. We talked about SO much stuff on this podcast that will make you feel seen, heard and leave you nodding your head in agreement about some of the struggles we face a...

In this final part of the Menopause Weight Loss Master Class I cover something really important - how to avoid gaining the weight back! There is nothing worse that working your butt off just to be right back where you started a few months ago. BUT if you are not at this point in your journey yet make sure to first listen to: Part 1 - WHEN to cut your calories for fat loss (if you drop at the wrong...