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

What if your dizziness, racing heart, brain fog, fatigue, anxiety, or digestive issues weren’t separate problems at all?
What if they were all connected by one underlying dysfunction that most people have never heard of?
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Diana Driscoll, researcher, optometrist, founder of Genetic Disease Investigators, and one of the leading voices in POTS research.
Episode Timeline
00:00 - Why So Many Women With POTS Are Dismissed
02:05 - What POTS Actually Is
04:12 - “It’s All In Your Head”: The Reality Many Patients Face
06:08 - Why 90% of POTS Patients Are Women
08:32 - Living With An Overreactive Nervous System
10:04 - Is There A Genetic Link To POTS?
11:20 - Why Diana Started Genetic Disease Investigators
13:10 - The Inflammation Cycle That Keeps Patients Stuck
15:35 - Why Treating Symptoms Isn’t Enough
18:40 - Hormones, Stress & Why Symptoms Often Worsen
21:25 - Why Lifestyle Alone Isn’t Always The Answer
24:50 - Looking Beyond Diet & Exercise
26:00 - When Doctors Told Her To “Just Meditate”
28:30 - How Curiosity Changed The Future Of POTS Research
31:15 - Hope For Patients Looking For Answers
Links
Learn more about Dr. Diana Driscoll’s work:
https://drdianadriscoll.com/
Discover Genetic Disease Investigators:
https://geneticdiseaseinvestigators.com/
Join Midlife Mojo, my educational community where we connect the dots between hormones, symptoms, labs, nutrition, fitness, recovery, peptides, and so much more.
I’m opening it up for free for the next 7 days so you can explore everything inside.
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What does healing actually look like a year later?
In this episode, I’m sitting down with one of my clients, Dragana, to reflect on everything that’s changed since we began working together.
If you’ve ever wondered what coaching actually looks like beyond the sessions, or you’re curious about what’s possible when you have the right support, this conversation offers an honest, behind-the-scenes perspective.
Tune in to hear a real-life recovery story and discover why sometimes the most important step in healing is asking for support instead of trying to figure it all out alone.
Episode Timeline
00:00 – Introduction
01:00 – Meet Dragana & Her Health Journey
03:15 – The First Signs Something Was Wrong
06:45 – Living With Brain Fog, Fatigue & Anxiety
10:30 – The Tests That Changed Everything
15:20 – Low Cortisol, Hormones & Gut Health
21:45 – The Recovery Plan We Built Together
27:30 – Why Rest Became More Important Than Pushing Harder
33:10 – Getting Her Energy & Confidence Back
39:15 – What Changed Most After A Year
45:20 – Advice For Women Who Feel Like They’re Losing Themselves
Links
Curious about the tools, strategies, and lessons I use with clients like Dragana?
I’ve gathered them inside Midlife Mojo, a new space where women can learn about hormones, symptoms, labs, nutrition, fitness, recovery, peptides, and what actually works in midlife.
Get free access for the next 7 days and explore the same frameworks, resources, and guidance that have helped hundreds of women better understand their bodies and feel like themselves again.
https://bit.ly/midlifemojonow

🔗 Links & Resources
🌐Beam Minerals:
(USE DISCOUNT CODE: BRIA at checkout for 20% off)
🌐AG1: DrinkAG1.com/BRIA (for a free $76 gift when you try AG1)
🌐 Website:

🎧 Listen to past episodes:
Join Midlife Mojo
📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Make Nutrition Easy In Perimenopause:
📩 Book a Free Discovery Call:

Connect with me:
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

Have you ever felt lonely, even when you’re surrounded by people?
Not because you’re physically alone, but because no one truly understands what you’re carrying.
In this episode, we explore one of the most overlooked challenges women face in midlife: loneliness.
We unpack why loneliness peaks during our 40s and 50s, the hidden weight of invisible labor, and why feeling understood may be one of the most important parts of healing.
If you’ve ever thought, “I don’t recognize myself anymore,” or “I thought it was just me,” this conversation is for you.
Episode Timeline:
00:04 - The Loneliness So Many Women Feel in Midlife
01:35 - Why Women in Their 40s and 50s Feel More Alone Than Ever
02:45 - The Generational Expectations Placed on Women
03:30 - Perimenopause, Symptoms, and Feeling Misunderstood
04:55 - What Loneliness Really Looks Like
06:00 - Divorce, Hormonal Changes, and Losing Connection With Yourself
07:20 - A Client’s Unexpected Non-Scale Victory
08:05 - The Peak Responsibility Years
09:00 - When Everyone Needs Something From You
09:59 - The Invisible Labor Women Carry
11:00 - Are You Failing or Just Overloaded?
11:45 - The Cognitive Impact of Loneliness
12:35 - Why Feeling Understood Matters
13:05 - Why Information Alone Isn’t Enough
13:45 - The Real Reason Midlife Mojo Was Created
14:43 - Guilt, Boundaries, and Making Space for Yourself
15:30 - Why Healing Happens Faster Together
Links:
Get early access to a new space designed to help women better understand their hormones, symptoms, labs, and midlife health journey:
https://bit.ly/midlifemojonow
🔗 Links & Resources
🌐Beam Minerals:
(USE DISCOUNT CODE: BRIA at checkout for 20% off)
🌐AG1: DrinkAG1.com/BRIA (for a free $76 gift when you try AG1)
🌐 Website:

🎧 Listen to past episodes:
Join Midlife Mojo
📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Make Nutrition Easy In Perimenopause:
📩 Book a Free Discovery Call:

Connect with me:
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

What if one of the biggest deficiencies affecting women in perimenopause isn't magnesium, protein, or hormones? What if it's pleasure?
In this episode, we're exploring a concept that doesn't get talked about nearly enough: pleasure deficiency.
If you're exhausted, overwhelmed, doing all the right things, and still feeling stuck, this conversation may completely change the way you think about your health.
You'll learn how stress impacts weight loss, hormones, sleep, and energy, why vacations often seem to "fix" symptoms temporarily, and how reconnecting with joy can become a practical part of your healing journey.
Tune in to discover why pleasure isn't a luxury. It's physiology.
Episode Timeline:
00:03 - The Deficiency Nobody Is Talking About
01:00 - What Is A Pleasure Deficiency?
02:00 - Health Debt Explained
03:00 - The Withdrawals Draining Women's Energy
04:29 - Why Pleasure Is A Biological Need
05:45 - The Hormonal Benefits Of Joy And Connection
06:40 - Why You Feel Better On Vacation
07:50 - The Hidden Cost Of Chronic Stress
08:57 - Losing Touch With What Brings You Joy
10:10 - How Life Disconnects Us From Ourselves
11:20 - Understanding "Rupture" And Release
12:54 - Why Pleasure Helps The Body Heal
13:50 - When We Stop Doing What Makes Us Feel Alive
15:15 - Small Joys That Change Your Physiology
16:05 - Practical Ways To Create More Pleasure
17:12 - The 20-Item Pleasure Exercise
18:10 - Why Pleasure Is Part Of The Healing Process
18:50 - Signs You May Have A Pleasure Deficiency
19:15 - How Midlife Mojo Can Help
Links:
Get early access to a new space designed to help women better understand their hormones, symptoms, labs, and midlife health journey:
https://bit.ly/midlifemojonow
🔗 Links & Resources
🌐Beam Minerals:
(USE DISCOUNT CODE: BRIA at checkout for 20% off)
🌐AG1: DrinkAG1.com/BRIA (for a free $76 gift when you try AG1)
🌐 Website:

🎧 Listen to past episodes:
Join Midlife Mojo
📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Make Nutrition Easy In Perimenopause:
📩 Book a Free Discovery Call:

Connect with me:
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

The average age of menopause is around 51.
So what happens when menopause arrives years earlier than expected?
In this episode, I sit down with functional nutrition practitioner Cindy Dupuie to unpack her personal experience of being thrown into menopause at age 43 and the important lessons women can learn from it.
You'll learn why so many women dismiss their body's whispers as "just aging," how estrogen affects far more than fertility, and why understanding your unique hormone story is one of the most powerful things you can do for your long-term health.
Tune in to discover how to become more proactive about your health, ask better questions, and better understand the changes happening in your body.
Episode Timeline:
00:00 - Meet Cindy Dupuie
03:09 - "I Was Thrown Into Menopause At 43"
05:42 - The Difference Between Perimenopause And Menopause
08:15 - Why Women Often Miss The Early Signs
10:50 - The Symptoms That Get Dismissed As Aging
13:28 - Why Hormone Health Is More Nuanced Than We Think
14:04 - Cindy's Divorce, Weight Loss, And Early Menopause Story
18:20 - How Stress Impacts The Body
21:45 - Why Women Need To Stay Curious About Their Symptoms
25:10 - The Three Types Of Estrogen Explained
31:30 - Estradiol, Estrone, And Estriol
36:05 - Why Estrogen Affects More Than Fertility
40:12 - Hormone Replacement Therapy Myths And Misconceptions
45:30 - Understanding Your Labs And Health History
49:10 - Why Women's Health Requires A Personalized Approach
53:20 - The Questions Every Woman Should Be Asking
57:05 - How To Advocate For Yourself In Midlife
Links:
Get early access to a new space designed to help women better understand their hormones, symptoms, labs, and midlife health journey:
https://bit.ly/midlifemojonow
🔗 Links & Resources
🌐Beam Minerals:
(USE DISCOUNT CODE: BRIA at checkout for 20% off)
🌐AG1: DrinkAG1.com/BRIA (for a free $76 gift when you try AG1)
🌐 Website:

🎧 Listen to past episodes:
Join Midlife Mojo
📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Make Nutrition Easy In Perimenopause:
📩 Book a Free Discovery Call:

Connect with me:
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