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A podcast for women in midlife and beyond. We talk about everything to do with this time of life from relationships and careers, health and wellness to celebrity interviews with Patricia Heaton, Carla Hall, Gretchen Carlson and more. New episode every Wednesday.
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THE PERIOD WHISPERER PODCAST - Perimenopause, Menopause, Cortisol, Weight Loss, Hormone Balancing, Insomnia, Hot Flashes, Night Sweats, Libido, Your Guide To Thriving In MidLife
Bria Gadd - Integrative Nutrition Coach, Hormone Specialist, Personal Trainer, Perimenopause Coach, Menopause Coach
In the 35-55 age box and starting to wonder if you will ever feel like you again? Weight gain, night wakings, brain fog, hot flashes, headaches, cravings, bloating, joint pain, mood swings, anxiety are all on the rise and no matter what you try, nothing moves the needle. Your host, Bria Gadd is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Practitioner, Certified Holistic Health Coach, and Personal Trainer who specializes in female hormones. After helping thousands of women lose weight in their 20’s an ...
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Two Gen X women talking about F1 and other motorsports, usually with an adult beverage and always with adult words.
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Michelle Prior invites successful women in their 'mid-life' stage, who have had to overcome innumerable obstacles in order to thrive, and help others in doing so. The High Heels & Hot Flashes podcast is a safe place for these amazing women to discuss changes in their lives, whether it be menopause, fashion, Style, technology, careers, business, health, wealth, empty nesting, romance, and much more. Join us while we chat with extraordinary women who while we come together to share our stories ...
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Ep 270: Tips For Reducing Financial Stress In Perimenopause w/ Financial Advisor Christa Szalach
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With the most significant contributor to hormonal imbalance and perimenopause symptoms being stress and chronically elevated cortisol, addressing ALL areas of stress in our lives becomes the most effective strategy to improving how we feel and navigating this difficult time. Knowing that I knew I had to have the discussion on finances and money her…
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It's the most wonderful time of the year! Join us as we talk about some of our favorites topics of the year and plans for 2025. You never know what we have planned but we would love you to be a part of it. Website: www.hotflashescooltopics.com FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotflashesandcooltopics/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.c…
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I don’t know about you, but between shopping and planning and more activities along with the pressure to make memories and holidays special, holiday season can feel overwhelming and significantly impact our hormones…but they don’t have to. In this episode I walk you through how to support your hormones in this (and any) holiday season! Tune in to l…
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Ep 268: Knowing Your Metabolic Type To Make Nutrition Easy In Perimenopause w/ Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner (HHP) and Certified Nutritional Therapist (CNT) Reed Davis
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If nutrition has been a struggle for you, or perhaps you have always felt good about your nutrition but are now noticing changes in your health in perimenopause and are wondering how nutrition plays a role in this, this is the episode for you. My expert guest today is Reed Davis, Founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® (FDN) and the FDN Certifi…
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Midlife is a time of big changes on many personal levels: family, career and relationships just to name a few. Many women feel overwhelmed and don't think they can flourish with all these changes. Our guest this week is Mazi Robinson. Mazi is a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in helping women discover their true voice as they navigate …
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If you are feeling stuck, frustrated, overwhelmed with your body suddenly seeming to be speaking a different language or changing overnight, this is the episode for you! Tune in to learn: 1. The truth about what is happening in your body and brain in perimenopause 2. Why you are feeling so stuck all of a sudden. 3. How to get unstuck SCHEDULE A FRE…
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Ep 266: Toxic Metals That Interfere With Your Hormones & How To Detox Them In Perimenopause w/ ND Wendy Myers
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Detoxification is a huge part of how we feel in our bodies and more specifically how we eliminate old hormones from the body as well as toxins. If this system is backed up it can be the root cause of many hormonal symptoms in perimenopause as well as digestive issues, skin issues, weight issues and so much more. I wanted to bring on an expert to ta…
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It's time for another cool conversation! On this episode, we are joined by 50+ actress and writer Diane Farr. You may remember Dianne from Rescue Me, Californication, Numb3rs and now Fire Country. Diane is also a New York Times Best Selling Author. We discuss her career, her many writing projects and of course, all things midlife and beyond. Show N…
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Sometimes we just want some basic, foundational steps THAT WORK to help us get started on our journey, if that is you, this is the episode for you! Tune in to learn: The 10 things I do every day that have kept my weight stable and my energy high for 5 years Why they work for ALL women in perimenopause How to start implementing them so you don’t qui…
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Ep 264: The Most High Impact Tool For Self Discovery In Perimenopause w/ Clinical Counselor & Author, Michelle Fraley
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I am beyond excited to share this expert interview with repeat guest Michelle Fraley who is exceptional at helping women find their spark and joy again in midlife and beyond. She has helped me immensely and continues to have some of the most downloaded episodes on this podcast which you can go back and check out here: Ep 184 - How to find your posi…
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Research shows that 1 in 4 Americans over the age of 50 are now caregivers. It certainly hits home for this podcast. This week we invited Teepa Snow on the show to talk about caregiving. Teepa is a dementia care expert who founded Positive Approach to Care (PAC). We talk about what dementia is and how to help the dementia patient while still taking…
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Thyroid dysfunction, also known as thyroid disease, occurs when the thyroid gland produces too much or too little thyroid hormone, impacting metabolism, energy levels, mood, and other bodily functions; women are 5-8 times more likely to experience thyroid issues than men, with many as many as 60% of people remaining undiagnosed. Needless to say, we…
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Today on the Pod I get to interview the amazing Elizabeth Aylor, Holistic Nutritionist, who helps women over 30 To overcome severe depression, eating disorders, and various gut and hormone health issues to build the best bodies. At 22, Elizabeth was confronted the severe impacts of my eating disorder, including critical nutrient deficiencies was di…
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How do you define a good life? Do you ever think of it in terms of psychological richness? Our guest this week is Lorraine Besser, an American philosopher and author of the book, The Art of Interesting: What we miss in our pursuit of the good life and how to cultivate it. We discuss the value of interesting experiences, how they enhance our lives i…
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If you are ready to cut to the chase and stop wondering why you don’t have the body that you want, this is the episode for you where I break it all down so that you can get yourself on track ASAP, no matter what stage of perimenopause you are in! Tune in to learn: Where to start if you are wanting to put on muscle in perimenopause How long it takes…
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Ep 260: Graves Disease, Your Thyroid & How To Support It In Perimenopause w/ the Graves Disease Chef Mina Grace
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2 million people get diagnosed with graves disease in the USA alone each year. Statistically speaking, the majority of patients that are diagnosed are women between the ages of 45 to 55. That demographic has shifted significantly and expanded to now include more women between the child bearing ages of 25 to 35+. It's mind blowing and there remains …
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It is never too late to learn and try new things! Our amazing guest this week, Helen Slater is a perfect example. Known for her acting career in Supergirl, The Legend of Billie Jean and Ruthless People, Helen has boundless creative spirit. She is a concert pianist with 6 albums and just last year, she was awarded her PhD in Mythological Studies. We…
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Ep 259: Why All Of Your Weight loss Efforts (Including HRT) Aren’t Helping You Lose Weight In Perimenopause
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Feeling stuck? Like your energy is in the toilet, your sleep is disrupted and the scale is going in the wrong direction no matter what you try? Then this is the episode for you! Tune in to learn: How To Work With Your Body Instead Of Against It The Metabolic Systems Of Your Body You NEED To Know To Lose Weight & Feel Great The First Steps You Can’t…
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In today’s expert interview, psychotherapist Veronica Valli shares some real truths and and tips about becoming sober. Her journey has been one of profound transformation and resilience. By the time she was 18, she was struggling with addiction to drugs and alcohol, using substances to manage her crippling anxiety and panic attacks. Desperate for h…
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Women often ask us about natural alternatives to hormone replacement therapy and today we are going to share some of them. This week we talk to Dr. Alyssa Dweck, a board certified practicing gynecologist in New York and Chief Medical Officer of Bonafide Health. Dr. Dweck shares non-hormonal options for hot flashes, brain fog, and vaginal dryness. S…
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Feeling like perimenopause is a curse? I firmly believe that it is the gift you didn’t want but definitely need and I explain it all (and how) in this episode! Tune in to learn: How to quiet the overwhelm and actually make progress in your health The only way to get your body to change The 5 steps to making perimenopause your best life transition y…
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Ep 256: DNA Mapping To Transform Your Health in Perimenopause w/Medical DNA Genomics Expert and Board Certified OBGYN Laura Fortner
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In this exclusive expert interview with Medical DNA Genomics Expert Dr. Laura Fortner, we talk about the genetics behind our health and the impact of them on perimenopause. Laura Fortner is a Board certified OBGYN, Ivy league grad from the University of Pennsylvania and Medical DNA Genomics expert with 30 years experience treating thousands of wome…
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Of the many changes that come with midlife, gut issues can be some of the most problematic. IBS and Colitis are two types of digestive issues that can either come on during menopause or become exacerbated during the transition. Either way, it can affect your daily life. This week we are speaking with functional nutritionist Jacqui Justice about gut…
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Belly fat, brain fog, fatigue, heavy periods, poor sleep? If this is you, you don’t want to miss this episode. Beyond nutrition, movement, sleep and stress management, there are 2 key secret stressors that are massively impacting your hormones. The good news? They are actually super easy to fix and I walk you through them both in this episode! Tune…
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Ep 254: How To Have a Kick Ass Body In Perimenopause w/ Real American Gladiator Lori Fetrick
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In this exclusive expert interview with the amazing American Gladiator, Lori ‘ICE’ Fetrick, we discuss everything from going through perimenopause before there was Google, why women don’t talk about sex, the impact of stress on our hormones, to how she listens to her body now at 61. Lori is proof that when you learn your body and listen to your bod…
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Grieving loss of any kind is a universal experience yet many people struggle with it in isolation. This week's guest is David Kessler. David is one of the world’s foremost experts on grief, loss, and navigating life’s changes. He's written six bestselling books and is now publishing a workbook Finding Meaning: Grief Workbook: Tools for Releasing Pa…
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Motivation can be difficult in perimenopause when it feels like life is so busy and nothing is working or like your body is changing while you change nothing. If you have found yourself starting and stopping on healthy habits, struggling to stay consistent or motivated, this episode is for you! Tune In To Learn: The 3 key hacks for staying motivate…
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Gut issues can be a massive cause of hormonal imbalance, poor detoxification and symptoms in perimenopause. On this expert interview episode, join me with Candace Stone to break down what you need to know about how to transform your gut in perimenopause. Integrative health coach Candace Stone helps women overcome chronic gut issues naturally and li…
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Menopause finally gets a documentary! This week we are speaking with Emmy Award winning journalist, author and now co-producer of the new documentary THE M FACTOR: Shredding the Silence on Menopause. Some of our favorite experts from the podcast are showcased in the documentary and you can watch it for free on PBS. Sign Up to receive our Midlife Wo…
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The discussion of protein is such a hot topic these days! Do we need it? How much do we need? Does it really matter? Are we digesting it properly? Is it the right quality? So this episode is here to answer all of your questions about protein in perimenopause and how it impacts your hormones, your energy, your weight and your muscle! Tune in to lear…
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Ep 250: Glucose Monitoring For Weight Release And Optimal Health In Perimenopause w/ Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist Catherine Staffieri
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When you are struggling with all of the symptoms of a hormonally imbalanced body (which by the way is a common part of going through perimenopause) one of the first steps I focus on for myself and my clients is to manage blood sugar levels. Choosing nutrition that creates consistent blood sugar in the body will improve sleep, reduce cravings and fa…
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"If you make your internal worth beholden to external validation, you will live with chronic anxiety and worry." Dr. Mary Anderson. This week we are talking about the chronic anxiety that often results from the drive for perfectionism. Clinical psychologist and author of the new book, The Happy High Achiever, Dr. Mary Anderson offers tools to avoid…
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Are you someone who likes to use your GPS and know were you are going before you hit the road? Seeing the path, the whole picture of what your journey will likely entail is so critical for being in control, having confidence and getting where you want to go. This episode is for you if you are ready to see the entire picture from a macro view of per…
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We continue our conversation with the incredible actress Daphne Zuniga. Daphne shares stories from her career and appearances on Family Ties, Spaceballs, Melrose Place and One Tree Hill. We also talk about her passion for creating new projects and directing. She is just getting started. Show Notes/Links: www.hotflashescooltopics.com FOLLOW US ON: I…
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Ep 248: PCOS, Your Microbiome, & What You Need To Know In Perimenopause w/ Dr. Jessie Hehmeyer
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PCOS - polycystic ovary syndrome is hormone disorder that goes undiagnosed in up to 70% of women! When perimenopause comes on the scene with its shifting hormones, these symptoms can make life even more uncomfortable. I had to have an amazing expert on the podcast to share about this important topic and give us some real information to feel better …
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This week we are thrilled to be talking to actress, producer and new podcaster Daphne Zuniga. Daphne shares her career journey from Family Ties to Melrose Place and One Tree Hill and her new podcast, Still The Place. She also shares incredible wisdom on getting married over 50, her personal journey through midlife and menopause and what she is look…
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If you need a quick roadmap of simple and free things you can do that WILL help you feel better in perimenopause and beyond…then sister, this is the episode for you! Tune in to learn: 10 quick and free habits to massively impact your weight, energy & brain fog in perimenopause How to implement them so that they stick The bones hacks I add to make t…
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Ep 246: How To Relieve PMS Stress, Anxiety, Irritability & Gloominess In Perimenopause w/ Jubilance co-creator Alice Cash
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For years I have struggled with the mean girl voice in my head during the week leading up to my period. Many women struggle with anxiety, irritability, sadness during this week and have suffered for years thinking this is normal. It’s not normal and for many, it’s quite preventible. In perimenopause, whatever symptoms you have been struggling with …
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The Menopause conversation is growing everywhere and that includes social media platforms. Women can find everything from experts to products but not all are created equal. This week we are speaking to Dr. Alexa Fiffick. Dr. Fiffick is a concierge physician with Ms. Medicine and a Menopause Society practitioner. Dr. Fiffick sheds light on what are …
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Whether you are aware that your nutrition is NOT working for you, or just have a sneaking suspicion that something is off for you in perimenopause, this is the episode for you sister. Nutrition is the FOUNDATION of good health and you cannot avoid it...believe me, I have tried. I know that nutrition can be overwhelming and challenging, and made wor…
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Ep 244: Painful Sex and Vaginal Health In Perimenopause w/ OBGYN and Certified Menopause Provider Carolyn Moyers
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Painful sex? Unsure about why things may be changing with how you feel in your vagina and vulva during perimenopause? Then this is the episode for you sister. In this expert interview episode we dive into it all with Dr. Carolyn Moyers. Dr. Carolyn Moyers is Board Certified OBGYN, entrepreneur, podcaster, wife and mom of 4. She is 1 of 2 OBGYNs in …
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As if hot flashes and weight gain were not enough to go through in Menopause, hair changes may be added to the list. This week we talk to Dr. Melissa Anzelone, Pro Training and Senior Director of Nutrafol. She explains the roles that hormones and genetics play in our hair thinning, hair shedding, widening part and hair texture changes. Better yet, …
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If you are anything like me sister, you like the feeling of strong, toned body, and fitness is TRULY the key to this. HOWEVER in perimenopause there are times when fitness can actually be making things worse for you, and instead of helping you shed fat and build muscle, it does the opposite. I know, confusing right? I clear it all up for you in thi…
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Ep 242: Estrogen, Progesterone & Testosterone, What You Need To Know & How To Optimize These Hormones In Perimenopause w/ Board-Certified Gynecologist Dr. Susan Hardwick-Smith
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Are you ready to deepen your understanding of your 3 main sex hormones in perimenopause and what they are doing, trying to do and responsible for? Education and understanding is at the foundation of feeling your best in perimenopause so I wanted to share this expert interview with you to better understand our hormones and their impact during this t…
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It is time for some positive preaching this week with Mally Roncal! Many of you will recognize Mally as a popular celebrity makeup artist, creator of Mally Beauty and host of Over 50 and Fabulous on QVC. She is also a Q50 ambassador for The Age of Possibility. Mally is on fire with energy and positivity to share for women in this time of midlife an…
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There is A LOT of information that you can google about hormones and perimenopause and personally I can find it super confusing. It wasn't all that long ago where I didn't even know the difference between perimenopause and menopause. 6 years, 3 very in depth certifications and thousands of clients later, I want to share with you some of the most im…
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Ep 240: Why You Can’t Ignore Perimenopause w/ Best Selling Author & Women’s Hormone Expert Jenn Pike
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You can run, but you cannot hide from perimenopause sister. But here is the good news, it is not a curse, it is beautiful gift and facing it head on with the knowledge, support and clarity that you deserve is the way to get through it and head into YOU 3.0 feeling better than ever! In this expert guest interview I talk with Medical Exercise Special…
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How can we talk to our Boss about Menopause? It's not always an easy conversation. Our guest today is Asima Ahmad, MD, MPH, FACOG. Dr. Ahmad is the Co-founder and Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Carrot Fertility. Carrot works with many organizations to create easy and effective programs for menopausal employees. From flexible work schedules, to prov…
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There are A LOT of supplement out there lately that promise hormonal support or improvements in perimenopause symptoms...some good, so not good. I used to purchase these often with high hopes that they would help. Most of them ended up in my supplement graveyard under my bathroom sink. I have learned how to better understand if a supplement is goin…
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Ep 238: Could THIS Shift You Into Better Sleep, A Great Libido & Fat Burning In Perimenopause?
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BOOK A FREE CALL HERE JOIN MIDLIFE MOJO HERE - LIMITED TIME, LIMITED SPACEBria Gadd - Integrative Nutrition Coach, Hormone Specialist, Personal Trainer, Perimenopause Coach, Menopause Coach
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