The Metabolism and Menopause Podcast

• The Menopause Struggles of Gut Health & Low Energy | MMP Ep. 173

  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-free, bloat-free, full of energy, sleeping soundly, and thriving. She’s lost weight, built muscle, and transformed her body and health in ways she never thought possible. But it wasn’t a straight path—she faced major health setbacks and an injury along the way.In this episode, she’s opening up about:- The biggest mistakes she made before understanding gut health- How doctors failed her and what she wishes she knew sooner- The exact nutrition and lifestyle shifts that changed everything- How she navigated setbacks and injuries without losing progressIf you’ve been struggling with gut issues, fatigue, or unexplained weight struggles—this episode could be the wake-up call you need. Her story proves that it’s never too late to take control of your health.Tune in now and start rewriting your own health story.TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) - Intro(02:00) - Michelle’s biggest struggles & concerns coming into coaching (09:40) - Why we need to tailor fat loss plans to each specific person(15:17) - How Michelle started making small but effective health changes(19:04) - Key factors to Michelle's success(30:06) - Strategies to recover from pain without losing progress(35:15) - More key lessons & reminders from Michelle’s health journeyCONNECT 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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• Mitochondria Matters: Boosting Energy, Burning Fat & Balancing Hormones in Menopause | MMP Ep. 172

  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 back into balance. You’ll learn how to reignite these cellular engines, and why addressing your mitochondria could be the game-changer you’ve been searching for in your menopause journey. Tune in for simple tips that will leave you feeling more vibrant, energized, and in control of your health!Get ready to transform how you feel from the inside out—because your mitochondria matter more than you think.Join our Reversing Menopause Inflammation To Accelerate Fat Loss Master Class: https://www.vitalityoet.com/offers/dnbLidqpTIMESTAMPS:(00:00) - Intro(01:05) - The truth about mitochondria(02:02) - Understanding the functions of mitochondria(05:35) - What happens when mitochondrial health gets worse(07:49) - How inflammation impacts mitochondria and accelerates aging(13:45) - Does mitochondrial dysfunction contributes to chronic diseases?(15:27) - The role of hormones like estrogen, thyroid, and progesterone in mitochondrial health(21:44) - How does stress and cortisol impact mitochondria?(26:18) - The impact of insulin on the mitochondria(32:21) - What’s the best way to support your mitochondria for better health?CONNECT 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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• Amino Acids to Combat Brain Fog, Mood Swings, and Muscle Loss in Menopause | MMP Ep. 171

  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 amino acids for women in their 40s and beyond to combat all the brutal side effects above that we experience from declining estrogen. Angelo is not only super knowledgeable about the science of amino acids, but he’s really made it easy to understand and shocked even ME with some of the studies! And you know me - I do not promote anything that is not scientifically backed, and that I use myself. He has so graciously offered to give all you women a 20% discount on aminos if you head to getkion.com/stephanie so you can experience the life changing benefits of aminos today!Lastly, go follow the Kion Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/kion/TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) - Intro(02:51) - Behind the brand: Angelo's personal story(06:29) - The biochemical connection between amino acids and mental well-being(13:07) - Why is protein essential for women in perimenopause and menopause?(21:28) - What’s the best way to hit your daily protein goal?(27:36) - The role of amino acids in muscle retention during menopause(37:04) - How amino acids can help with hair, skin elasticity, gut health, and overall aging(39:37) - What does science say about amino acids being crucial for healing and strength(47:14) - Key message about amino acids you don’t want to miss(48:16) - Where can people find Angelo's work and products?(48:31) - 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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• Does Low Estrogen Make You Fat? | MMP Ep. 170

  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 estrogen blockers for cancer patients)- How to improve estrogen levels naturally to lose fatReverse Menopause Inflammation to Accelerate Fat Loss Master Class: https://www.vitalityoet.com/offers/dnbLidqpOmega-3 Supplement: https://www.practitionerdepot.com/product/fatty-acids-pro?variant=Default%20Title Use code Vitality10 for 10% offMagnesium Powder https://www.practitionerdepot.com/product/prosorb-magnesium-new?variant=Default%20Title Use code Vitality10 for 10% off Magnesium Pills: https://legionathletics.com/products/workout-supplements/?r=6kjnd&utm_source=bc_stephaniec_6kjnd&utm_campaign=bc&el=bc_stephaniec_6kjnd&utm_medium=athlete Use code VITALITYOET for 20% offVitamin B: https://www.practitionerdepot.com/product/puregenomics-b-complex?variant=Default%20TitleUse code vitality10 for 10% offTIMESTAMPS:(00:00) - Intro(01:06) - Overview of Estrogen & weight gain(02:53) - Causes and symptoms of low estrogen levels(04:52) - Causes and symptoms of high estrogen levels(06:49) - What does estrogen actually do in our body?(09:20) - Estrogen & brain health(12:59) - Is estrogen related to skin aging and hair thinning?(14:03) - How estrogen supports your blood sugar(15:24) - Estrogen helps build muscle mass(17:31) - What does estrogen have to do with regulating your appetite?(18:59) - Estrogen and libido(19:42) - Estrogen, joint pain, and bone health(21:35) - How estrogen affects your cholesterol levels, gut health, and detoxification(31:53) - Strategies to support your estrogen levels(45:46) - 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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• Self Sabotage - “I know what to do but I just can’t do it” | MMP Ep. 169

  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 the things you know are going to help you and actually enjoy the process at the same time with tactical strategies to get you there!TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) - Intro(01:54) - Why do we struggle doing what we need to do?(03:51) - Understanding the core problem: self-care rebellion(12:04) - How the subconscious mind influences self-sabotage(16:28) - Steps you can take to make food more enjoyable(23:18) - How to make exercise more enjoyable(27:35) - Overcoming resistance to establishing a bedtime routine(31:11) - Why are we blocked from prioritizing self-care activities?(35:24) - Understanding your patterns of rebellion against self-care routines(50:18) - What can we do today to integrate more joy and play into life?(58:44) - Creating your "pleasure map"(01:08:33) - Balancing responsibilities with pleasure and play(01:20:23) - The connection between stress and the vagal nerveCONNECT 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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