The Metabolism and Menopause Podcast

• 1 in 3 Women End up in a Nursing Home — Don’t Wake Up Old Wondering Who You Could’ve Been | MMP Ep. 212

  What if the decisions you’re avoiding today are shaping the future you’ll regret tomorrow?In this episode, we get real about aging, identity, and the quiet danger of indecision. One in three women ends up in a nursing home. The average life expectancy for women is 81. For many of us, we’re already halfway there—yet we’re still letting fear, comfort, and passivity decide for us.This isn’t about fear-mongering—it’s about waking up. Because you don’t drift into a strong, vibrant, purposeful life at 80—you decide your way there.We’ll unpack:- How delay gives fear the microphone and silences your calling- Why passivity wears the mask of wisdom (but steals your future)- The powerful connection between gratitude, giving, and becoming- What it means to age by design vs. age by default- Why the small, boring decisions you keep avoiding matter mostIf you’ve been waiting for the right time to step into the next version of yourself…This is your call to stop drifting and start deciding—on purpose.TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) - Intro(01:30) - Start of the training(04:40) - Gratitude vs. resentment(12:01) - Urgency matters (don't wait) (18:29) - Developing integrity & trust with yourself(21:20) - Final thoughtsCONNECT WITH ME ONLINE:‣ Fill out our Complimentary Health Assessment to receive customized guidelines for:- how much you should eat🍴- what you should eat 🌮- exercise adjustments🏋🏽‍♀️- lifestyle recommendations🚶‍♀️- specific resources to support you on your journey📕https://forms.gle/4LMFxT7Jk23Yphq46‣ Check out our BRAND NEW workout subscription:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.trainerize.me/profile/vitalityoet/?planGUID=b020a7cf27f6453b9d29ca3dc9bbaf37&mode=checkout⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Join our community! Metabolism and Menopause by Vitality - Secrets for Fat Loss:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://m.facebook.com/groups/969761266958379⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Schedule a FREE consultation call -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Apply for coaching with us! -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/d/386-k9q-4cg/coaching-application-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Our Website! -https://www.vitalityoet.com/‣ Learn more about DUTCH hormone testing with VitalityOET -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.loom.com/share/a567d01c12b44aaf855dcf3d9049d537⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Menopause supplements (use code VITALITY10 for 10% off your order) -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shop.nutritiondynamic.com/collections/all⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/vitalityoet.stephanie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ WATCH the podcast on YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@metabolismandmenopausepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ All other links:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/vitalityoetstephanie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠----© 2025 Stephanie Fusnik & VitalityOET

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• How to Stop the Scale from Bouncing Back up | MMP Ep. 211

  Ever step on the scale, see a lower number… and then watch it bounce back the next day like it never happened?You’re not alone—and you’re not failing.In today’s episode, I’m breaking down the 12 sneaky reasons your weight can spike day-to-day—even when you’re doing everything “right.”We’ll talk about:✅ Why water retention, hormones, and sodium are behind most of the madness✅ How perimenopause magnifies these ups and downs✅ The mindset shift that will save your sanity (and your progress)✅ What to focus on instead of obsessing over the number✅ Simple strategies to help minimize scale fluctuations—like stabilizing blood sugar, tracking bowel movements, supporting your liver, and actually getting enough sleep (yup, it matters)This episode isn’t just about understanding the “why”—it’s about learning how to regain your power when the scale plays games.Because real fat loss isn’t linear. And the scale? It doesn’t get to decide your worth—or your results.💥 Press play if you’re ready to stop letting the scale mess with your head—and start trusting your body again.TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) - Intro(01:02) - Overview of Scale Fluctuations(02:43) - Understanding your daily fluctuations (the 12 reasons)(27:55) - How to manage your expectations with the scale(31:58) - Final thoughts + remindersCONNECT WITH ME ONLINE:‣ Fill out our Complimentary Health Assessment to receive customized guidelines for:- how much you should eat🍴- what you should eat 🌮- exercise adjustments🏋🏽‍♀️- lifestyle recommendations🚶‍♀️- specific resources to support you on your journey📕https://forms.gle/4LMFxT7Jk23Yphq46‣ Check out our BRAND NEW workout subscription:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.trainerize.me/profile/vitalityoet/?planGUID=b020a7cf27f6453b9d29ca3dc9bbaf37&mode=checkout⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Join our community! Metabolism and Menopause by Vitality - Secrets for Fat Loss:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://m.facebook.com/groups/969761266958379⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Schedule a FREE consultation call -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Apply for coaching with us! -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/d/386-k9q-4cg/coaching-application-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Our Website! -https://www.vitalityoet.com/‣ Learn more about DUTCH hormone testing with VitalityOET -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.loom.com/share/a567d01c12b44aaf855dcf3d9049d537⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Menopause supplements (use code VITALITY10 for 10% off your order) -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shop.nutritiondynamic.com/collections/all⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/vitalityoet.stephanie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ WATCH the podcast on YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@metabolismandmenopausepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ All other links:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/vitalityoetstephanie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠----© 2025 Stephanie Fusnik & VitalityOET

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• Alcohol vs. Your Hormones - Fat Loss for Women | MMP Ep. 210

  But first… YOU COULD WIN: 3 months of coaching, a DUTCH hormone test + blood panel with over 30 markers AND access to our medical team! Apply here: https://1ck2gu1qfir.typeform.com/summer2025We also have a limited number of runner up prizes for a 6 month coaching package with over $1000 in discounts and bonuses! Does alcohol really make that big a difference when it comes to fat loss after 40?In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on how alcohol impacts your hormones, metabolism, muscle growth, sleep quality, and belly fat. Especially for women in perimenopause and menopause, your body doesn't process alcohol the same way it used to—and even “moderate” drinking could be the invisible roadblock between you and your goals.Whether you’re a social sipper or someone who loves that end-of-day glass to unwind, this episode will give you the science, the strategies, and a whole new perspective on alcohol and your body.You’ll learn:🍷 What alcohol actually does to your metabolism over 40🧠 How it impacts hormones like estrogen, cortisol, insulin, and testosterone😴 Why even a drink or two can wreck your sleep—and sabotage recovery and cravings🥩 The surprising way alcohol interferes with muscle gain and fat burning🧬 The truth about “moderation” and whether any amount is truly safe or healthy🔁 How to reset your habits without feeling deprived or isolatedThis isn’t a lecture—it’s an eye-opener. And it might just be the nudge you need to unlock real change.TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) - Intro(00:49) - Overview of Alcohol + Giveaway (link below)(02:06) - Can you drink alcohol and still lose fat?(04:39) - How alcohol breaks down in your body(08:53) - How one daily drink affects you body & results(30:40) - What to do if you're not ready to give up alcohol(32:30) - Final thoughts + remindersCONNECT WITH ME ONLINE:‣ Fill out our Complimentary Health Assessment to receive customized guidelines for:- how much you should eat🍴- what you should eat 🌮- exercise adjustments🏋🏽‍♀️- lifestyle recommendations🚶‍♀️- specific resources to support you on your journey📕https://forms.gle/4LMFxT7Jk23Yphq46‣ Check out our BRAND NEW workout subscription:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.trainerize.me/profile/vitalityoet/?planGUID=b020a7cf27f6453b9d29ca3dc9bbaf37&mode=checkout⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Join our community! Metabolism and Menopause by Vitality - Secrets for Fat Loss:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://m.facebook.com/groups/969761266958379⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Schedule a FREE consultation call -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Apply for coaching with us! -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/d/386-k9q-4cg/coaching-application-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Our Website! -https://www.vitalityoet.com/‣ Learn more about DUTCH hormone testing with VitalityOET -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.loom.com/share/a567d01c12b44aaf855dcf3d9049d537⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Menopause supplements (use code VITALITY10 for 10% off your order) -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shop.nutritiondynamic.com/collections/all⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/vitalityoet.stephanie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ WATCH the podcast on YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@metabolismandmenopausepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ All other links:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/vitalityoetstephanie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠----© 2025 Stephanie Fusnik & VitalityOET

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• Medical Gaslighting + Evidence Based Care 101: What It Is, Why It Happens, and How to Advocate for Yourself | MMP Ep. 209

  Have you ever walked out of a doctor’s office feeling unheard, unseen, or told everything was 'normal'—even though you knew something was off? You’re not alone.In this powerful episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on medical gaslighting—the subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) ways women are dismissed, misdiagnosed, or left without real answers when it comes to their health.We also break down what evidence-based care really means—and how it often gets used as a shield for lazy medicine that doesn’t serve women in perimenopause, postpartum, or even during puberty.We cover:- The most common forms of medical gaslighting (and why they’re so damaging)- What “evidence-based” care should mean vs. how it’s misused- Why so many women are told “everything looks fine” when their hormones are clearly not- How to advocate for yourself when you’re not being taken seriously- Why your lived experience is data—and deserves to be part of your care planThis is an episode for every woman who has ever been brushed off, labeled as “dramatic,” or told to “just wait it out.” Your voice matters. Your symptoms matter. And it’s time we stop settling for surface-level care that ignores the bigger picture.🎧 Tune in and reclaim your power in the doctor’s office—and beyond.TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) - Intro(01:05) - Overview of today's episode(02:36) - What is Evidence Based Care?(15:22) - How to find Evidence Based Education(24:58) - The Pro's & Con's of Finding Information on the Internet(34:30) - What is Informed Consent & How Do You Navigate It?(45:50) - Medical Gaslighting & How to Deal with It(01:06:30) - Final thoughts + remindersCONNECT WITH ME ONLINE:‣ Schedule a FREE consultation call -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Check out our BRAND NEW workout subscription:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.trainerize.me/profile/vitalityoet/?planGUID=b020a7cf27f6453b9d29ca3dc9bbaf37&mode=checkout⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Join our community! Metabolism and Menopause by Vitality - Secrets for Fat Loss:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://m.facebook.com/groups/969761266958379⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Apply for coaching with us! -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/d/386-k9q-4cg/coaching-application-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Our Website! -https://www.vitalityoet.com/‣ Learn more about DUTCH hormone testing with VitalityOET -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.loom.com/share/a567d01c12b44aaf855dcf3d9049d537⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Menopause supplements (use code VITALITY10 for 10% off your order) -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shop.nutritiondynamic.com/collections/all⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/vitalityoet.stephanie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ WATCH the podcast on YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@metabolismandmenopausepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ All other links:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/vitalityoetstephanie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠----© 2025 Stephanie Fusnik & VitalityOET

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• How to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed When You’re Juggling Everything | MMP Ep. 208

  Ever feel frozen by your to-do list, paralyzed by pressure, or like you “should” be able to handle more but just... can’t?You’re not broken. You’re not behind. You’re being stretched—and that’s not a bad thing.In this episode, we’ll reframe overwhelm as a sign of capacity expansion, not collapse. I’ll walk you through 5 powerful mindset and nervous system strategies to shift from spiraling into stillness, from chaos into clarity—without needing a full reset.Whether you’re juggling family, business, fat loss, or just life right now, this episode will help you breathe again and take the next right step.🎯 Tangible, hormone-smart, and grounded in growth. Let’s rewire how you respond when it all feels like too much.TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) - Intro(01:40) - Overview of today's episode(02:52) - What does it really mean to be overwhelmed?(13:53) - 2 ways women misread overwhelm(22:10) - Affirmations & prompts to use when you feel overwhelmed(24:03) - How to use your overwhelm for positive change(42:20) - Final thoughts + remindersCONNECT WITH ME ONLINE:‣ Fill out our Complimentary Health Assessment to receive customized guidelines for:- how much you should eat🍴- what you should eat 🌮- exercise adjustments🏋🏽‍♀️- lifestyle recommendations🚶‍♀️- specific resources to support you on your journey📕https://forms.gle/4LMFxT7Jk23Yphq46‣ Check out our BRAND NEW workout subscription:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.trainerize.me/profile/vitalityoet/?planGUID=b020a7cf27f6453b9d29ca3dc9bbaf37&mode=checkout⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Join our community! Metabolism and Menopause by Vitality - Secrets for Fat Loss:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://m.facebook.com/groups/969761266958379⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Schedule a FREE consultation call -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Apply for coaching with us! -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/d/386-k9q-4cg/coaching-application-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Our Website! -https://www.vitalityoet.com/‣ Learn more about DUTCH hormone testing with VitalityOET -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.loom.com/share/a567d01c12b44aaf855dcf3d9049d537⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Menopause supplements (use code VITALITY10 for 10% off your order) -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shop.nutritiondynamic.com/collections/all⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/vitalityoet.stephanie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ WATCH the podcast on YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@metabolismandmenopausepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ All other links:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/vitalityoetstephanie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠----© 2025 Stephanie Fusnik & VitalityOET

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