Episodes
How an Aggressive Diet Helped Me Lose 16 Pounds in 8 weeks and Reset My Habits
In this episode, I’m sharing the full, unfiltered story of my 8-week aggressive cut—how I dropped 16 pounds for a photo shoot and came out of it with more than a leaner body. I’ll walk you through the highs, the hard days, the re-feeds, and the mindset shifts that surprised even me. What started as […]
Can't lose weight on 1200 calories? Why eating less isn't the answer in menopause.
Are you stuck in the “I barely eat and still can’t lose weight” phase? You’re not alone, and you’re definitely not broken. In this episode of Mastering Menopause, I break down why chronic dieting and ultra-low calorie goals (like 1200 or even 1400) are sabotaging your metabolism, especially in menopause. We’ll talk about: why your […]
Ep. 167 – Weight Management Tools for Menopause with Sarah Kennedy
Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is speaking to the topics of women’s health around perimenopause and menopause. Today I welcome Sarah Kennedy, founder and CEO of Calocurb, for an insightful conversation demystifying weight management and appetite modulation, particularly in […]
Real Coaches Summit Takeaways-Great info, especially if you're in menopause
Real Coaches Summit Recap – What’s Actually Working Right Now I just got back from the Real Coaches Summit in Vegas and—WOW. This event delivered again. In this episode, I’m breaking down my biggest takeaways from the top minds in fitness and nutrition, and what it means for YOU, especially if you’re in menopause. 👉 […]
117: Weight Loss, Hormones and Metabolic Health with Dr Lucy Burns
Have you ever wondered why weight creeps on during menopause, despite your best efforts? Dr Lucy Burns pulls back the curtain on what she calls the "metabolic triad of menopause" – a perfect storm of declining estrogen, rising cortisol, and increasing insulin resistance that creates the ideal conditions for stubborn weight gain. As a GP […]
Should You Use Ozempic During Menopause?
If you’re in perimenopause or menopause and not seeing results from semaglutide or tirzepatide, you’re not alone. I’m breaking down what the latest research from the Mayo Clinic reveals: Women on hormone replacement therapy lose significantly more weight while using these medications. We’ll talk about why just injecting the meds isn’t enough, how estrogen, progesterone, […]
Is there a way to solve Menopause Weight Gain?
If you’re in perimenopause or menopause and not seeing results from semaglutide or tirzepatide, you’re not alone. I’m breaking down what the latest research from the Mayo Clinic reveals: Women on hormone replacement therapy lose significantly more weight while using these medications. We’ll talk about why just injecting the meds isn’t enough, how estrogen, progesterone, […]
You’ve Been Misdiagnosed: The Hidden Hormone Blocking Your Progress
In this episode of Menopause Mastery, I’m diving deep into something I’ve been shouting from the rooftops for years… It’s not about calories. It’s not about working out more. It’s about cortisol. If you’ve been doing all the right things—eating well, exercising, cutting calories—and you’re still struggling with belly fat, insomnia, high blood pressure, or […]
Overcoming the fear of maintenance calories: How eating more will help you lose weight in menopause
Does the thought of eating more calories make you anxious? You’re not alone. Many women in menopause fear that increasing calories will lead to weight gain, but what if eating more is exactly what your body needs to lose fat? In this episode of Mastering Menopause, I break down the mental roadblocks that make maintenance […]
150: Cracking the perimenopause code with Jessica Barac
Send us a text Jessica Barac is a registered nutritionist, personal trainer, and the founder of What The Menopause, a women's health platform of over 950,000 women globally. After struggling with perimenopause in her late 30s and receiving little support from traditional healthcare, Jessica made it her mission to crack the perimenopause code and regain […]