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

• Ep 366: Why “Eat Less, Move More” Backfires For High-Stress, High-Achieving Women In Perimenopause w/ Molly McNamee

  In this validating episode, I’m joined by fitness and hormone health coach Molly McNamee, founder of MFit Workouts and expert in helping women balance stress hormones so they can finally shed stubborn weight without restrictive diets or punishing workouts.Together, we break down why the traditional “eat less, move more” approach that may have worked in your 20’s and 30’s is the exact thing sabotaging your metabolism, nervous system, and fat loss in perimenopause—especially if you’re a high-achieving woman juggling stress, responsibilities, and nonstop pressures.Molly shares how chronic stress, cortisol overload, over-training, under-eating, and nervous system dysregulation all block weight loss in midlife, plus what women can do instead to feel strong, energized, emotionally stable, and metabolically resilient again.This episode is essential listening for any woman who feels like her body is betraying her—or who’s tired of trying everything and still not seeing results.In This Episode, We Discuss:Why “eat less, move more” works when you’re younger… but backfires in perimenopauseSubtle signs of nervous system dysregulation that show up as weight gain, anxiety, cravings, burnout, and exhaustionThe truth about HIIT training, fasting, and hustle culture—and who they actually harmHow to rebuild a fitness routine that supports your hormones instead of stressing themWhere beginners should start (without overwhelm)What Molly does personally to keep her stress and nervous system regulatedHer unfiltered advice for every woman navigating perimenopauseHow to access Molly’s resources, coaching, and her Cortisol Checklist Key TakeawaysWeight loss resistance in perimenopause is often a stress and nervous system issue—not a willpower issue.Chronic overtraining and under-eating spike cortisol, which tells your body to store fat, increase cravings, and slow metabolism.Women in midlife need smarter, gentler, hormone-supportive fitness strategies—not more intensity, restriction, or pressure.🔗 Links & ResourcesLearn more from Molly:🌐 Website: https://mollymcnamee.com/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mfit.workouts/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itsmollyrae🧪 Cortisol Checklist: https://mollymcnamee.com/cortisol-checklistConnect with Bria:🌐 Website: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/ 🎧 Listen to past episodes: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/the-period-whisperer-podcast 📝 Take the 2-Minute Health Debt Quiz: https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/68ab9b1d8bbfc20015513285 📩 Book a Free Discovery Call: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/hormonebreakthrough

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• Ep 365: 5 Things I Am Thinking About In Perimenopause

  In this solo episode of The Period Whisperer Podcast, I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing the five things that have been on my mind lately—five mindset shifts, habits, and truths that are helping me stay grounded, energized, and aligned as I navigate my own perimenopause journey.These are the real, behind-the-scenes thoughts that are shaping my health decisions, guiding my daily choices, and helping me feel better in a season that can easily feel chaotic, confusing, or overwhelming. If you’ve been craving validation, direction, or that “okay, it’s not just me” moment… this is the episode to listen to.I talk about what’s working, what I’m rethinking, what I’m prioritizing, and the subtle but powerful shifts that continue to help me get out of health debt, stabilize my hormones, and build true peak performance in midlife.Whether you’re feeling stuck, exhausted, inflamed, overwhelmed, or simply unsure of your next step—there’s something here for you.In This Episode, You’ll Learn:The mindset shift that’s keeping me steady during hormonal chaosA simple habit I’m doubling down on that’s improving everything from sleep to moodWhat I’m noticing in my body that’s changing how I train and recoverA truth about stress and expectations that every midlife woman needs to hearThe one reframe that’s helping me stay consistent—even when life feels hardThis episode is a grounding breath, a reset button, and a roadmap—all wrapped into one. Tune in to hear the real thoughts guiding my perimenopause journey… and how they might transform yours too. Connect with Bria:🌐 Website: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/ 🎧 Listen to past episodes: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/the-period-whisperer-podcast 📝 Take the 2-Minute Health Debt Quiz: https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/68ab9b1d8bbfc20015513285 📩 Book a Free Discovery Call: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/hormonebreakthrough

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• Ep 364: How To Reset Your Minerals In Perimenopause w/ Caroline Allen

  In this episode, I sit down with functional health educator and author Caroline Allen to uncover one of the most overlooked foundations of midlife vitality: mineral replenishment. After years of doing “everything right” and still feeling burnt out, anxious, and depleted, Caroline discovered that mineral deficiency—not willpower, not mindset, not workouts—was the hidden root cause behind her symptoms. Now she’s on a mission to help women understand why minerals matter so deeply in perimenopause, how our modern world has stripped them from our food and water, and how to safely replenish them to restore energy, sleep, hormones, mood, and resilience. In this episode, we break down: What minerals actually are and why they’re essential for hormone balance, mitochondria, and nervous system health How to know if you’re silently depleted (spoiler: most of us are) The biggest causes of depletion—from stress to soil quality to perimenopause physiology The best (and safest) ways to test mineral levels Why plant-based, full-spectrum minerals outperform conventional supplements Simple first steps to start nourishing your mineral stores today Caroline’s unfiltered advice for women navigating midlifeIf you’re feeling fatigued, fried, foggy, or frustrated… this conversation will help you finally understand why. Key TakeawaysMineral depletion is one of the most common—but ignored—drivers of perimenopause symptoms. Proper testing and full-spectrum mineral replenishment can profoundly improve energy, sleep, mood, and hormone balance. You’re not broken—you’re depleted. And replenishing minerals is a simple, powerful place to start. 🔗 Links & ResourcesLearn more from Caroline Allen:📚 The Mineral Reset (Hay House, April 2026 — preorder info coming soon)🌿 Website: https://www.carolinealan.com/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinealan.official/🌊 BEAM Minerals: https://beamminerals.com/📸 BEAM Minerals on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beamminerals/💻 Mineral Reset Book Info: http://mineralresetbook.comMentioned in the Episode:✨ BEAM Minerals Complete Women’s Kit✨ BEAM Advanced Set✨ 60-Day Liquid Plant-Based Minerals ProtocolConnect with Bria:🌐 Website: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/🎧 Listen to past episodes: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/the-period-whisperer-podcast 📝 Take the 2-Minute Health Debt Quiz: https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/68ab9b1d8bbfc20015513285📩 Book a Free Discovery Call: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/hormonebreakthrough

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• Ep 363: The Final Truth About Peptides in Perimenopause

  If you’ve ever wondered whether peptides could help you lose weight, boost energy, or feel like yourself again in perimenopause — this final episode in The Period Whisperer Peptides Mini-Series is your crash course in clarity.Bria breaks down the truths, fears, and facts about peptide therapy — what they are, how they work, and what every woman needs to know before diving in. She also shares the difference between smart peptide use and the hype you see online, why foundations come first, and how these tools can accelerate healing when your body is ready.Inside the episode:💉 The real science behind peptides — and why they’re not shortcuts but cell messengers that repair your body from within⚖️ The biggest myths and fears about safety, dependency, and “cheating”✨ Who peptides are for (and who they’re not for)📚 How to safely learn more through The Ultimate Guide to Peptides in Perimenopause — available now for just $19🎓 A sneak peek at Bria’s upcoming Peptide Advantage Certification — designed for practitioners ready to ethically integrate this cutting-edge modality into their practiceIf you’re doing the foundational work but still feeling stuck, this episode will help you understand what’s next — and how peptide therapy might be the missing link between frustration and full-body vitality.🎧 Listen now to learn the truth about peptides, get practical next steps, and grab your copy of The Ultimate Guide to Peptides in Perimenopause today for just $19.👉 Grab your guide here👉 Book a FREE Hormone Optimization Call👉 Follow @bria_periodwhisperer on Instagram for daily hormone and midlife health tips

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• Ep 362: From Fatigue, Food Noise & 30lbs Of Stuck Weight To 25lbs Down & Thriving w/ Entrepreneur Ashley Shaw

  If you’ve ever felt like your body has changed and nothing seems to work anymore — even when you’re “doing everything right” — this episode will give you hope, clarity, and real answers. At 41, Ashley Shaw — a mom of two, successful entrepreneur, and lifelong health advocate — hit a wall. Despite marathon training and strict keto, her energy crashed, her weight wouldn’t budge, and food cravings took over. That’s when she decided to look deeper.In this powerful conversation, Ashley shares how functional lab testing and personalized protocols helped her uncover hidden imbalances, repair her metabolism, and finally lose 25 pounds without restriction or burnout. She also opens up about her experience adding peptide therapy — what worked, what didn’t, and how it helped her reignite her spark. ✨ Inside this episode: The real reason traditional diets and willpower stop working in perimenopauseHow functional testing changed everything for Ashley’s health and mindsetWhat she learned about balancing business, motherhood, and self-careHow peptide therapy accelerated healing and fat loss when used strategicallyIf you’ve been feeling exhausted, frustrated, or stuck in a body that no longer feels like your own, this episode is your reminder that transformation is possible.🎧 Listen now and learn how to rebuild your energy, confidence, and metabolism from the inside out. ➡️ Ready to feel like a 10 again?Book a call to discover your personalized path back to deep sleep, steady energy, and hormonal harmony in a body that you love. 🎧 Follow @bria_periodwhisperer on Instagram for daily midlife health and hormone support

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