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

Okay, let’s talk about the hormone that quietly changed everything.Estrogen has been quietly influencing your body for decades, and most women don’t realize how much until it starts changing. In this episode, I walk you through why symptoms like brain fog, weight changes, mood shifts, and sleep issues often show up together, and why they’re so easy to dismiss or mislabel. We unpack how estrogen affects your brain, bones, metabolism, and gut, and what actually matters when it comes to hormone therapy. This conversation is about understanding what’s happening in your body so you can stop guessing, ask better questions, and make choices that actually support you.If you want clarity instead of confusion when it comes to your hormones, this is where to start.Episode Timeline: 00:01 – Episode Preview01:09 – Podcast Intro03:15 – Estrogen Runs The Show06:53 – Foundations Before Hormones07:25 – Estrogen Is A Family12:05 – Perimenopause Estrogen Rollercoaster15:10 – Low Estrogen Symptoms18:40 – High Estrogen Explained20:10 – Detox Changes Estrogen Symptoms22:55 – Estrogen & Weight Gain26:30 – HRT Options Explained29:05 – Progesterone Still Matters31:10 – Is Estrogen Therapy Safe34:20 – What To Do Next36:02 – Final Takeaway & OutroLinks:Book a Hormone Breakthrough Call - https://calendly.com/briatheperiodwhisperer/private-coaching?month=2025-12 Connect with Bria on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bria_period_whisperer/ Learn more about Bria’s coaching program: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/Coaching Subscribe to The Period Whisperer Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-period-whisperer-podcast-perimenopause-menopause/id1617315546 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5w8w0KbRuDwOUoBMzeFOOO YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@bria_period_whisperer

There’s a reason so many women feel dismissed about their health.Women have been taught to minimize symptoms, push through discomfort, and trust external rules over their own lived experience. I’m joined by award-winning health journalist and author Meghan Rabbitt, who has spent decades translating medical research into real-life guidance for women. Tune in to learn why your experience matters and how to advocate for your health with confidence and clarity.Episode Timeline: 00:00 – Episode Preview01:17 – Podcast Intro01:38 – Why Meghan wrote this book04:27 – The education gap in women’s health06:58 – Talking about taboo topics09:00 – Stop normalizing pain10:22 – Women push through too much12:17 – Gaslighting ourselves13:36 – Strength training matters14:55 – You can’t outsource health17:07 – Become your health CEO18:06 – New rules for women’s health25:03 – Rethinking hormones27:32 – Your cycle is information31:59 – Midlife is an opportunity34:34 – Check in with your body35:51 – Changing relationship with alcohol39:53 – Believe your experience40:22 – How to get the bookAbout Meghan RabbittMeghan Rabbitt is an award-winning journalist and author of The New Rules of Women’s Health: Your Guide to Thriving at Every Age. She specializes in writing about women’s health and wellness, and her work has appeared in many national publications, including Women’s Health, Oprah Daily, Prevention, Maria Shriver’s Sunday Paper, and more. She’s known for translating complex medical and scientific topics into clear, actionable information and for telling stories that help readers better understand their bodies, their health, and themselves.Connect with Meghan Rabbitt:https://www.instagram.com/meghanrabbitt https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghan-rabbitt-04b80116/ https://newrulesofwomenshealth.com/ Links:Book a Hormone Breakthrough Call - https://calendly.com/briatheperiodwhisperer/private-coaching?month=2025-12 Connect with Bria on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bria_period_whisperer/ Learn more about Bria’s coaching program: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/Coaching Subscribe to The Period Whisperer Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-period-whisperer-podcast-perimenopause-menopause/id1617315546 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5w8w0KbRuDwOUoBMzeFOOO YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@bria_period_whisperer

As a new year begins, instead of adding pressure, I want to offer nutrition guidance that supports your body right now.Nutrition often feels harder in perimenopause, not because you’re doing it wrong, but because your body’s needs have changed. In this conversation, I'll walk you through why energy demand starts to outweigh energy supply in midlife, why cravings can show up even when you’re eating “well,” and how understanding your metabolic tendencies can bring clarity without obsession. I also share a simple way to start paying attention to how food actually makes you feel, without tracking calories or following someone else’s plan. If you want nutrition to feel easier, calmer, and more doable this year, I’d love for you to listen in.Episode Timeline: 00:00 – Welcome + New Year Reset02:40 – Why Nutrition Matters Most05:10 – Why Nutrition Feels Hard07:15 – Energy Demand vs Supply11:45 – The Role of Pleasure13:40 – Cravings and Survival Mode15:05 – Understanding Metabolic Types18:30 – Testing What Fuels You21:10 – Stop Following Others’ Rules23:20 – Tracking Feelings, Not Calories25:20 – When Nutrition Still Isn’t WorkingResources:If nutrition still feels harder than it should, start with the foundations. I put everything from this episode into a short, practical mini course The Ultimate Guide to Making Nutrition Easy in Perimenopause, including the same tracking tools I use with my clients.👉 Get the guide here: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/offers/rVsL2APG/checkout If you’ve already worked on your foundations and still don’t feel better, it may be time to look deeper.Book a Hormone Breakthrough Call - https://calendly.com/briatheperiodwhisperer/private-coaching?month=2025-12 CONNECT WITH ME:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bria_period_whisperer/ Learn more about Bria coaching program: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/Coaching Subscribe to The Period Whisperer Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-period-whisperer-podcast-perimenopause-menopause/id1617315546 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5w8w0KbRuDwOUoBMzeFOOO Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@bria_period_whisperer

If you’re ready to make 2026 the year you finally feel strong, energized, confident, and in control of your body again — this episode is your roadmap.Perimenopause doesn’t have to feel like the season where everything falls apart. With the right strategy, clarity, and support, it can be the moment you step into your most powerful, optimized self. Today, I’m breaking down the five exact steps every midlife woman must take to create a metabolism that works with her hormones — not against them.Inside this episode, you’ll learn:✨ The #1 mindset shift women in perimenopause need before any health plan can work ✨ Why your body needs a strategic, hormone-supportive approach—not more restriction, more cardio, or more stress ✨ The essential steps to building an optimized metabolism in midlife (yes, even with fluctuating hormones) ✨ How to turn your daily habits into a system that your brain, body, and hormones can actually follow ✨ The kind of environment that guarantees success—and the one that quietly sabotages your results ✨ The role of clarity, consistency, and nervous system regulation in sustainable fat loss and hormone balanceYou’ll walk away with a simple, repeatable framework you can start using immediately—one that helps you sleep better, reduce inflammation, build lean muscle, balance your hormones, lose stubborn midsection weight, and feel more like yourself again.If you’ve ever said, “I just want to feel good in my body,” this is your blueprint. If 2025 felt chaotic, scattered, or exhausting, this episode will give you the focus, direction, and confidence you need for a complete transformation in 2026.Your most optimized body in perimenopause is not a fantasy—it’s a strategy. And it starts here.🔗 Links & Resources🌐Beam Minerals: https://www.beamminerals.com/?oid=4&affid=1227(USE DISCOUNT CODE: BRIA at checkout for 20% off) 🌐AG1: DrinkAG1.com/BRIA (for a free $76 gift when you try AG1) 🌐 Website: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/🎧 Listen to past episodes: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/the-period-whisperer-podcast📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Make Nutrition Easy In Perimenopause: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/offers/rVsL2APG/checkout📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Peptides For Perimenopause: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/offers/7Xa9HvoH/checkout 📩 Book a Free Discovery Call: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/hormonebreakthrough

If you’re a woman in perimenopause who feels overwhelmed, discouraged, or confused about what your body is doing — this episode is the message your heart (and hormones!) need.As we close out the year, I’m pulling back the curtain on the five most important things I wish every client understood before starting their midlife healing journey. Whether you’ve worked with me personally or you’re navigating this season on your own, these insights will help you take back the driver’s seat of your health with clarity, confidence, and compassion.Inside this episode, you’ll learn:✨ Why becoming the CEO of your health and your body is the real game-changer in perimenopause ✨ How healing is like solving a 10,000-piece puzzle—and why strategy, consistency, and support matter more than perfection ✨ The mindset shift that transforms your relationship with your body (including how to talk to her, guide her, and set boundaries that support healing) ✨ Why your environment—who you surround yourself with, what you consume, and the pressures you carry—can make or break your results ✨ The truth about identity, intention, and what it really takes to create lasting change in midlifeI’m also sharing behind-the-scenes lessons from some of the incredible women I’ve worked with this year — the challenges we navigated together, the breakthroughs we celebrated, and the universal patterns that show up when women finally decide to prioritize themselves.If you’re ready for a fresh start, a clearer path, and a more empowered relationship with your body as you step into 2026, this episode will help you get there with grace, strategy, and so much self-compassion.This is your invitation to lead your health, own your healing, and step into the next year with intention. Let’s do this together.🔗 Links & Resources🌐Beam Minerals: https://www.beamminerals.com/?oid=4&affid=1227(USE DISCOUNT CODE: BRIA at checkout for 20% off) 🌐AG1: DrinkAG1.com/BRIA (for a free $76 gift when you try AG1) 🌐 Website: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/🎧 Listen to past episodes: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/the-period-whisperer-podcast📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Make Nutrition Easy In Perimenopause: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/offers/rVsL2APG/checkout📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Peptides For Perimenopause: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/offers/7Xa9HvoH/checkout 📩 Book a Free Discovery Call: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/hormonebreakthrough