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

It wasn’t that long ago that I went to my doctor for blood work because I wasn’t feeling well. I was awake every night in a sweat, I was exhausted, my period was heavier than normal, I was having digestive issues and skin issues and my anxiety was on the rise….and I was told that my blood work was fine and that I was the picture of health.   Now I hear this story again and again every day from wom...

Have you ever watched the movie ‘When Harry Met Sally’? If so, you know the part where Sally fakes an orgasm in a restaurant and a female patron is overheard saying “I’ll have what SHE is having!” This is the feeling we all know so well when we have been starved for pleasure in our lives, and not just sexual pleasure, but pleasure, play and passion of all kinds. These are key pieces to our puzzle...

Sister, do you have a supplement graveyard living under your bathroom sink, behind your mirror, or in the cabinet above your refrigerator? I did for YEARS. I have spent thousands of dollars in my life on supplements, most that were a waste of time and money and some that were very helpful. With the rise of hormone supplements on the market these days (and all over my instagram) I thought it would...

Have you ever wondered how to balance both modern and holistic medicine to feel like you again? Especially if you are dealing with a chronic illness or autoimmune disease that requires modern medication. This can feel confusing to know where and how holistic medicine fits in. So I wanted to get my friend and herbalist Brooke Perales on the podcast to help walk us through it all. Brooke is on a mis...

If you are uncomfortable in your health and body, it can be hard to know WHEN it is worth the time or money to get help, or when it is even worth it. Can you fix it yourself? Are you just complaining? Should you just suck it up? Are all real questions that go through our mind. But if you DO need help and you don’t get it, one thing is for sure about mid life health issues…they don’t get better on...

Have you ever wondered if you metabolism is impacting your hormones in perimenopause and making your symptoms worse? Or maybe you have wondered if your metabolism is slow or broken and what you should do to start to get it back on track so you can feel better, have more energy, better libido and gain muscle or burn fat? I know I have and metabolism is a common topic I cover with my clients so I as...

Do you feel SUPER frustrated with nutrition? Can’t seem to get into a routine or have good energy or release the weight or get results from your fitness no matter what you try? OR maybe you are like I was and find yourself in the depths of sugar craving hell every afternoon. You are not alone, and I’ve got you. In this episode I break it all down for you to make it super simple.   Tune in to learn...

Are you addicted to sugar? I will be the first to raise my hand and admit that sugar has been at the core of my hormonal issues as well as my health issues…and I have definitely lied to myself about it…A LOT. It’s no secret that sugar is in everything AND that it causes a pretty big inflammatory response that throws our hormones into a tailspin…especially during perimenopause.   So I had to have m...

I am keeping it real today sister…have you ever felt stuck or even bored or frustrated with your routine? I am with you, all work and Copley makes Jack a dull boy right? In this episode I share with you a concept that has helped me so many times when it comes to my own health, hormones and well, my sanity!   Tune in to learn:   The 4 pillars of health How to get unstuck and out your daily grind Th...

Some of the most common side affects of a parasite or mold toxicity are brain fog, exhaustion, digestive issues, temperature issues, low libido….interesting how these sound quite familiar and just like many of the symptoms of perimenopause right?   This interview we cover all about parasites and mold with my friend and expert in the field, Leanne Vogel.   Tune in to learn:   What parasites and mol...

Have you ever been desperate to lose weight? Maybe so desperate even that you start to pay attention to all of the promises from the marketing ads that say ‘lose weight fast’ with this pill or this strategy?   …and you are so desperate bc you feel like you have been doing all of the things and you just want to lose weight, so you buy the thing…and you are so excited and full of hope, and then noth...

Whether you have heard the term codependency before or have never heard. Whether you have identified as a people pleaser or ‘good girl’ if you any of these terms resonate AND you are dealing with perimenopause symptoms, this episode is for you where I interview Certified Yoga Teacher, Ayurvedic practitioner, and Life coach Jennifer Kenney-Smith who beautifully shares her story of codependency, how...

Are you making enough hormones for your body to feel well and release weight? Are your hormones balanced so that you can feel well and release weight…2 different questions that need t one answered and we can learn a lot from just listening to our body!   Tune in to learn:   10 symptoms you should pay attention that aren’t normal 3 steps to get you feeling better         ***APPLY HERE NOW FOR MY EX...

Although I am a believer in the miracles of western medicine when needed, I deeply feel like it should be the last resort since there is SO much we can do to heal ourselves naturally through holistic practices that protect our hormones and function and also to ensure we have done the work so that if we NEED pharmaceuticals, we have done the work to have a solid foundation so that our body can rece...

Did you know that eating for your wrong metabolic type can be just as stressful as eating foods that are inflammatory to your body? Since stress is our big blocker to feeling amazing and losing fat in perimenopause we want to eliminate it in as many areas as possible.   Tune in to learn:   Metabolic typing and how it plays a role in weight loss and perimenopause A simple test you can do at home to...

About 20% of women are having their first child after the age of 35 and there has been an increase in babies being born to mothers after the age of 35 by 67% in the last three decades. This means that so many more women are experiencing postpartum hormonal shifts at the same time as the hormonal shifts of perimenopause. So if this is you sister, don't miss this episode!   Tune in to learn: Feminin...

Are you stuck trying to lose weight and nothing is happening? Maybe you are feeling a little desperate even and know that your hormones are playing a role?   Tune in to learn: The big mistakes women make in perimenopause Around fat burning The 4 steps to get you back into fat burning    ***APPLY HERE NOW FOR MY EXCLUSIVE 3 MONTH METABOLIC CHAOS HEALING 1:1 COACHING*** JOIN THE PERIMENOPAUSE POSSE...

Are you working out but not seeing results from your fitness? Is your body holding you back from your life or maybe you are noticing that your body can’t do what it used to in daily life or in your fitness? Fitness is a key part of aging well and thriving in perimenopause and beyond, but it can feel so confusing as we go through the perimenopause transition.   So if you are wondering how to use fi...

Do you ever feel confused about nutrition? There are so many options to choose from…The TRUTH is that nutrition can either fuel you or drag you down, but knowing how to determine what, when and how much to eat for YOU in perimenopause is the foundation for your success in fat loss, energy gain and of course hormone healing. I break it all down in this episode.   Tune in to learn:   The most founda...

Are you struggling with digestive issues, bloating, constipation or diarrhea, not feeling energized even when you feel like you are eating whole foods? The health of your gut is SO key and very much connected to the hormones that are in shifting in perimenopause…and diet culture has played a role in how we nourish our gut to support our hormones.  So if you are wondering how to support your gut he...

Are you working your butt off to lose weight or feel better in perimenopause, and nothing is working? I get it, I have been there, AND there is absolutely a path to results for you. Thriving in perimenopause starts with doing the healing work, understanding WHAT the healing work actually is and then knowing when it is time to ask for help…and I cover it all for you in this episode!   Tune in to le...

Are you feeling a little less happy these days? Like maybe you are missing your spark, or can’t seem to find the positivity that you used to have now that you are in perimenopause? The shifting of your hormones in midlife can absolutely play tricks on your mindset and have you seeing rain cloud instead of rose colored glasses. So if you are missing the happier side of life and are wondering what t...

Perimenopause starts for ALL women at 35, you may not have symptoms or notice symptoms, but the transition is happening. There is so much I wish I had known at 35 as I started this transition that would have massively helped before things got ugly! So in this episode  I am sharing 7 things I wish I had known 7 years ago to help relieve symptoms and thrive in perimenopause!     GRAB YOUR FREE DAILY...

More and more in my practice I’ve been connecting with women who have had recent diagnosis of ADHD much later in life this can be really overwhelming especially during the time when we’re already super overwhelmed. So whether you, have wondered if you have ADHD, have been diagnosed with ADHD, have a child or someone you know in your life with ADHD, you’re not gonna want to miss this episode with m...

For all of my sisters out there who are feeling the rage these days, or maybe just more irritated, less patient, more emotional or even like you want to run away and live alone off of the grid, this episode is for you and we will unpack it ALL.   Tune in to learn: 1. Why are you feeling this way? 2. The good news about why you are feeling this way! 3. What you can do about it.   GRAB YOUR FREE DAI...