Episodes
80 Lb Perimenopausal Weight Loss After Corporate Burnout
Perimenopausal weight loss may seem daunting to some. We hear so much more about perimenopausal weight gain and weight loss resistance. If you’ve learned diets don’t work the hard way, you’ll identify with my guest. What you may not realize is why the diet isn’t working. A whole food, healthy diet will often work for […]
Acute vs Chronic Stress Effects on Cortisol in Menopause and Beyond
There is no escaping stress but cortisol in menopause changes. With that, your stress response to nearly everything may change. You don’t feel it at first but then there’s unexplained weight gain or belly fat. There’s less focus or concentration than you used to have. It shows up in different ways for each of us. […]
Samen door de menopauze 2: Menopauze en je mentale gezondheid
De (peri)menopauze kan heel ingrijpend zijn, ook op psychisch vlak. Daarom riepen wij onze lezeressen de voorbije maanden op om hun vragen over de link tussen de menopauze en mentale gezondheid naar ons door te sturen. Libelle-redactrice Birte legt de meestgestelde vragen in deze podcastaflevering voor aan psychologe Sofie Lameire. Alles over de menopauze vind […]
Stress Isn’t All Bad? Use Stress to Thrive
No, stress isn’t all bad. “Stress” is generally seen as negative and harmful. How can you use stress to thrive and live longer? In this episode, learn how to create good stress for bursts of happiness and live longer. Our guest will tell us more on The Stress Paradox and share the 5 key good […]
Cortisol and Exercise in Menopause
I’m going to review the cortisol and exercise connection or confusion… and offer some solutions. Feeling exhausted, frustrated and fat? Got stubborn belly fat you want to lose? You’re exercising but tired all the time? Sleep or don’t, and you’re still never rested? Sound familiar or been there? This episode is PACKED with solutions on […]
105 ⎸ Menopause Liver Detox: What You Need to Know
If you’re in midlife and feeling stuck with belly fat, fatigue, or hormone chaos, your liver might be calling out for help. In this episode, I’m sharing why your liver matters more than ever in menopause—and how to support it gently for better energy, fat loss, and hormone balance. No juice cleanses required—just real talk […]
105: Stress Management and Aging Gracefully with Despina Kamper
Join me for a fun and insightful conversation with Despina Kamper, a respected naturopath and nutritionist, as she shares her journey of addressing stress management for women over 40. Discover how stress, rather than just diet, plays a pivotal role in overall health, as Despina highlights the critical brain-gut connection. Learn from her experience conducting […]
Circadian Rhythm Hacks for Muscle in Menopause
What if we could give you Circadian Rhythm hacks to improve your sleep ang energy throughout the day? Tune in to this episode to know what are these Circadian Rhythm hacks I’m talking about. Definition of Circadian Rhythm: Circadian rhythm is your body’s internal clock, a 24-hour cycle, regulating your sleep-wake patterns, hormone levels, and […]
94 | Why You Can’t Sleep and How It’s Sabotaging Your Hormones After 40
Struggling with sleep after 40? You’re not alone. In this episode, we talk about why sleep and stress are wreaking havoc on your hormones during midlife—and what you can do about it. Learn how lack of sleep impacts cortisol, insulin, estrogen, and progesterone, and why this hormonal imbalance makes weight loss even harder. I’ll share […]
Pause, Stretch, Breathe: 2-Minute Yoga Tips for a Calmer Christmas with Libby Stevenson, Menopause Yoga Specialist. S6. Ep. 9.
The build-up to Christmas can be hectic and stressful, and the thought of carving out a full hour for a yoga class (or any workout) when there’s so much to do can just add to the pressure. This is the 2nd in my 3-part series to help you cope with the challenges of the festive […]