The Metabolism and Menopause Podcast

‣ Book Your COMPLEMENTARY CONSULATION and CALORIE CALCULATION call:- how much & what to eat🍴🌮- exercise & lifestyle recommendations🚶‍♀️🏋🏽‍♀️- specific resources to support you on your journey📕https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Take The Fat Loss Fix Quiz: https://1ck2gu1qfir.typeform.com/menometabolismIn this episode, Stephanie and Hannah dive deep into the gut-hormone connection and explain how your stool’s shape, color, and frequency reveal what’s really going on inside your body. From sluggish digestion that keeps your fat-storage pathways switched on to the telltale signs of poor bile flow or low stomach acid, they decode what your body’s trying to tell you — and how to fix it.You’ll learn:- What healthy poop should look like (and what your stool type says about your metabolism)- How estrogen, bile flow, and gut bacteria shift during menopause- Simple daily habits to support digestion and fat loss (fiber, hydration, bile flow, stress reduction)- When irregularity or stool changes may signal deeper gut or hormonal issues- If you’ve been feeling bloated, sluggish, or stuck despite “doing everything right,” this episode will help you connect the dots between gut health and fat-burning.🎧 Tune in now and start decoding your gut for better energy, better hormones, and better results.TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) – Intro: Why Poop Matters for Fat Loss & Hormones(02:12) – How Gut Health Impacts Fat Burning & Inflammation(04:12) – The Bristol Stool Chart Explained(07:42) – Stress, Digestion & the Airport Story(12:02) – What Stool Color Reveals About Your Health(15:01) – Undigested Food & Low Stomach Acid(17:54) – Floating Poop, Fats & Gallbladder Health(20:14) – How Often Should You Poop?(23:16) – When to See a Doctor About Gut Symptoms(25:30) – 6 Simple Steps to Improve Digestion(46:23) – Final Thoughts: Your Poop Is a Daily Report CardCONNECT WITH ME ONLINE:‣ Book a COMPLEMENTARY CONSULATION and CALORIE CALCULATION call:- how much you should eat🍴- what you should eat 🌮- exercise adjustments🏋🏽‍♀️- lifestyle recommendations🚶‍♀️- specific resources to support you on your journey📕https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Check out our BRAND NEW workout subscription: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://coach.everfit.io/package/UF858169‣ Join our community! Metabolism and Menopause by Vitality - Secrets for Fat Loss: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://m.facebook.com/groups/969761266958379⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Apply for coaching with us! - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/d/386-k9q-4cg/coaching-application-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Our Website! - https://www.vitalityoet.com/‣ Learn more about DUTCH hormone testing with VitalityOET - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.loom.com/share/a567d01c12b44aaf855dcf3d9049d537⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Menopause supplements (use code VITALITY10 for 10% off your order) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shop.nutritiondynamic.com/collections/all⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/vitalityoet.stephanie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Listen the Podcast on Apple or Spotify: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7erYECmZG7JHyzFePoaybe?si=ad89a3c7d408496eApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-metabolism-and-menopause-podcast/id1683220450‣ All other links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/vitalityoetstephanie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stephanie@vitalityoet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠----© 2025 Stephanie Crassweller & VitalityOET

‣ Book Your COMPLEMENTARY CONSULATION and CALORIE CALCULATION call:- how much & what to eat🍴🌮- exercise & lifestyle recommendations🚶‍♀️🏋🏽‍♀️- specific resources to support you on your journey📕https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Take The Fat Loss Fix Quiz: https://1ck2gu1qfir.typeform.com/menometabolismYou know what to do… so why aren’t you doing it?If you’ve ever tracked your food perfectly all week just to throw it out the window on the weekend — this one’s for you.In this episode, we dig into the real reason you keep sabotaging your own fat loss progress. It’s not a lack of willpower, motivation, or discipline. It’s a lack of alignment.I’ll walk you through how your values and daily actions can quietly pull you off track, how this disconnect triggers self-sabotage, and what it looks like when you finally start living in alignment with your goals.Because fat loss isn’t just physical — it’s deeply personal. And when your mind and body are finally on the same page, results stop feeling so hard.TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) – Intro: Why You Know What to Do but Can’t Do It(01:13) – What Self-Sabotage Really Looks Like(02:50) – Success Doesn’t Equal Fulfillment(05:10) – The Real Root of Self-Sabotage: Misalignment*(07:28) – How Values & Virtues Shape Motivation(11:24) – Connecting Your Habits to What Actually Matters(16:44) – Why We Self-Sabotage When Chasing “Freedom”(21:19) – How to Align Goals with Your Purpose & Stop Starting Over(24:52) – Final Thoughts: Clarity Ends Self-SabotageCONNECT WITH ME ONLINE:‣ Book a COMPLEMENTARY CONSULATION and CALORIE CALCULATION call:- how much you should eat🍴- what you should eat 🌮- exercise adjustments🏋🏽‍♀️- lifestyle recommendations🚶‍♀️- specific resources to support you on your journey📕https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Check out our BRAND NEW workout subscription: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.trainerize.me/profile/vitalityoet/?planGUID=b020a7cf27f6453b9d29ca3dc9bbaf37&mode=checkout⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Join our community! Metabolism and Menopause by Vitality - Secrets for Fat Loss: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://m.facebook.com/groups/969761266958379⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Apply for coaching with us! - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/d/386-k9q-4cg/coaching-application-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Our Website! - https://www.vitalityoet.com/‣ Learn more about DUTCH hormone testing with VitalityOET - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.loom.com/share/a567d01c12b44aaf855dcf3d9049d537⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Menopause supplements (use code VITALITY10 for 10% off your order) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shop.nutritiondynamic.com/collections/all⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/vitalityoet.stephanie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Listen the Podcast on Apple or Spotify: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7erYECmZG7JHyzFePoaybe?si=ad89a3c7d408496eApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-metabolism-and-menopause-podcast/id1683220450‣ All other links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/vitalityoetstephanie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stephanie@vitalityoet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠----© 2025 Stephanie Crassweller & VitalityOET

‣ Book Your COMPLEMENTARY CONSULATION and CALORIE CALCULATION call:- how much & what to eat🍴🌮- exercise & lifestyle recommendations🚶‍♀️🏋🏽‍♀️- specific resources to support you on your journey📕https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Take The Fat Loss Fix Quiz: https://1ck2gu1qfir.typeform.com/menometabolismFeel like your body is holding onto every calorie for dear life? You’re not crazy—and it’s not just about calories in, calories out.Its about what your body does with the calories it consumes: burn them for fuel or store them as fat. If you feel stuck, it’s a sign that your fat-burning pathway is blocked and your storage pathway is in overdrive.In this episode, I’m breaking down the real reasons your body has stopped responding—and how to get your body good at burning calories again!Because if you’re eating less, moving more, and still not seeing results...It’s time to stop blaming willpower and start understanding your biology.🎧 Tune in now and learn how to make your body burn more by working smarter—not harder.14 day holiday mini challengeThe holiday’s can make us feel overwhelmed quickly and our waist bands can feel the same🤣I designed this 14 day mini challenge to help you stay on track WITHOUT feeling ashamed for having your favourite treats 🥧It is simple, and not time consuming!It set you up for a great 2026 rather than having to lose the 5-10 pounds you typically gain over the holidays!What you'll get:- Easy to follow toning workout programs for ALL fitness levels- Body Weight + Band Travel Workout program- Simple habits to navigate the holidays- Private group chat + community + calls for extra support- Some of our favourite recipes- And MORE!And a chance to win...☕️ a Starbucks gift card (who doesn’t love those red cups!?!🎁 an Amazon gift card🏋🏽‍♀️ 12 months of exercise programming🍴 customized 12 week macro plan🎉 AND MORE!Challenge starts Dec 8th!Cost: $14.97 (~$21 CAD)https://www.vitalityoet.com/offers/z9gbHTYPTIMESTAMPS:(00:00) – Intro: Why Your Calorie Burn Slows Down After 40(01:27) – How Hormones Affect Metabolism & Fat Storage(05:41) – The Four Ways Your Body Burns Calories(09:28) – #1: Build Muscle – Your Metabolic Engine(14:15) – #2: Eat More Strategically to Boost Metabolism(22:18) – #3: Manage Stress & Cortisol to Stop Fat Storage(31:43) – #4: Prioritize Sleep & Recovery(36:15) – #5: Support Your Mitochondria – The Real Energy Makers(40:29) – What to Avoid & How to Create a Fat-Burning EnvironmentCONNECT WITH ME ONLINE:‣ Check out our BRAND NEW workout subscription: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.trainerize.me/profile/vitalityoet/?planGUID=b020a7cf27f6453b9d29ca3dc9bbaf37&mode=checkout⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Join our community! Metabolism and Menopause by Vitality - Secrets for Fat Loss: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://m.facebook.com/groups/969761266958379⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Apply for coaching with us! - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/d/386-k9q-4cg/coaching-application-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Our Website! - https://www.vitalityoet.com/‣ Learn more about DUTCH hormone testing with VitalityOET - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.loom.com/share/a567d01c12b44aaf855dcf3d9049d537⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Menopause supplements (use code VITALITY10 for 10% off your order) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shop.nutritiondynamic.com/collections/all⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/vitalityoet.stephanie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Listen the Podcast on Apple or Spotify: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7erYECmZG7JHyzFePoaybe?si=ad89a3c7d408496eApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-metabolism-and-menopause-podcast/id1683220450‣ All other links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/vitalityoetstephanie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stephanie@vitalityoet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠----© 2025 Stephanie Crassweller & VitalityOET

‣ Book Your COMPLEMENTARY CONSULATION and CALORIE CALCULATION call:- how much & what to eat🍴🌮- exercise & lifestyle recommendations🚶‍♀️🏋🏽‍♀️- specific resources to support you on your journey📕https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Take The Fat Loss Fix Quiz: https://1ck2gu1qfir.typeform.com/menometabolismYou’ve probably heard the surgical details — but what about the after?What about your hormones, your energy, your metabolism, and how your body feels in the weeks and months that follow?In this episode, we’re diving deep into how to prepare and recover from a hysterectomy — not just physically, but hormonally and metabolically.This is for the woman who wants to go into surgery empowered, not fearful — and come out the other side with a plan to heal, rebalance, and thrive.Here’s what we’ll cover:✅ How to prepare your body before surgery — optimizing inflammation, protein intake, nutrient levels, and gut health so healing is faster.✅ What really happens to your hormones after a partial or full hysterectomy — and what symptoms to expect (even if your ovaries are left in).✅ How to support your liver and thyroid post-surgery for better hormone clearance and energy.✅ The most important nutrients for wound healing, tissue repair, and restoring energy.✅ How to get back into exercise — and what to do to protect your metabolism while you recover.✅ How to manage the emotional side — grief, identity, and the hormonal rollercoaster no one warns you about.This isn’t just about recovery — it’s about rebuilding your body with intention.Whether your surgery is scheduled, recent, or years ago, this episode will help you understand what’s happening, what to expect, and what steps can make all the difference in your healing journey.TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) – Intro: What to Expect Before and After a Hysterectomy(00:55) – The Emotional Side: Grief, Identity & Mental Preparation(08:02) – How to Prepare Nutritionally for Surgery(12:22) – Supporting Detoxification, Liver & Gut Health(19:34) – Post-Surgery Recovery Tips: Rest, Nutrition & Movement(26:06) – Hormone Changes After Hysterectomy & Surgical Menopause(32:05) – Why Progesterone Still Matters After Uterus Removal(37:37) – PCOS, Endometriosis & Thyroid Risks After Surgery(46:12) – Final Thoughts & Preparing Your Mindset for RecoveryCONNECT WITH ME ONLINE:‣ Book a COMPLEMENTARY CONSULATION and CALORIE CALCULATION call:- how much you should eat🍴- what you should eat 🌮- exercise adjustments🏋🏽‍♀️- lifestyle recommendations🚶‍♀️- specific resources to support you on your journey📕https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Check out our BRAND NEW workout subscription: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.trainerize.me/profile/vitalityoet/?planGUID=b020a7cf27f6453b9d29ca3dc9bbaf37&mode=checkout⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Join our community! Metabolism and Menopause by Vitality - Secrets for Fat Loss: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://m.facebook.com/groups/969761266958379⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Apply for coaching with us! - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/d/386-k9q-4cg/coaching-application-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Our Website! - https://www.vitalityoet.com/‣ Learn more about DUTCH hormone testing with VitalityOET - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.loom.com/share/a567d01c12b44aaf855dcf3d9049d537⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Menopause supplements (use code VITALITY10 for 10% off your order) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shop.nutritiondynamic.com/collections/all⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/vitalityoet.stephanie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Listen the Podcast on Apple or Spotify: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7erYECmZG7JHyzFePoaybe?si=ad89a3c7d408496eApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-metabolism-and-menopause-podcast/id1683220450‣ All other links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/vitalityoetstephanie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stephanie@vitalityoet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠----© 2025 Stephanie Crassweller & VitalityOET

‣ Book Your COMPLEMENTARY CONSULATION and CALORIE CALCULATION call:- how much & what to eat🍴🌮- exercise & lifestyle recommendations🚶‍♀️🏋🏽‍♀️- specific resources to support you on your journey📕https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Take The Fat Loss Fix Quiz: https://1ck2gu1qfir.typeform.com/menometabolismHead to this link to hear what our coaches are willing and not willing to trade off to reach physique goals here: https://www.loom.com/share/ac15ea38147048eda311e5a03a7b965e (jump to 35 minute mark)Everyone wants faster results — but few talk about the trade-offs that come with them.In this episode, we’re breaking down what it really takes to accelerate fat loss in perimenopause and menopause — without wrecking your metabolism, hormones, or sanity.You’ll learn:⚖️ What “realistic” fat loss actually looks like (and how much you can expect to lose per week)💪 The healthy body fat % ranges for women over 40 — and the danger zone where hormones start to crash🔥 The five trade-offs that truly move the needle: consistency, structure, recovery, patience, and boundaries🧠 Why faster doesn’t always mean better — and how to speed up results without triggering fat-storage mode💤 How stress, sleep, and recovery impact fat loss just as much as your workoutsIf you’ve been doing “everything right” but still feel stuck, this episode will help you understand what your body is asking for — and how to choose the right trade-offs for your season of life.TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) – Intro: The Realistic Trade-Offs of Fat Loss(01:45) – Why Fat Loss Isn’t Linear (and What to Expect)(04:24) – The Truth About Faster Fat Loss & Maintenance(05:03) – Nutrition Trade-Offs: Hunger, Structure & Flexibility(10:23) – Training Trade-Offs: Smarter Workouts vs. Overtraining(16:55) – Social & Lifestyle Trade-Offs: Alcohol, Sleep & Boundaries(25:14) – Understanding Body Fat Levels & What’s Sustainable(31:58) – Setting Realistic Goals & Building Long-Term Success(39:38) – Final Thoughts: Choosing Trade-Offs That Fit Your Season of LifeCONNECT WITH ME ONLINE:‣ Book a COMPLEMENTARY CONSULATION and CALORIE CALCULATION call:- how much you should eat🍴- what you should eat 🌮- exercise adjustments🏋🏽‍♀️- lifestyle recommendations🚶‍♀️- specific resources to support you on your journey📕https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Check out our BRAND NEW workout subscription: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.trainerize.me/profile/vitalityoet/?planGUID=b020a7cf27f6453b9d29ca3dc9bbaf37&mode=checkout⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Join our community! Metabolism and Menopause by Vitality - Secrets for Fat Loss: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://m.facebook.com/groups/969761266958379⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Apply for coaching with us! - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/d/386-k9q-4cg/coaching-application-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Our Website! - https://www.vitalityoet.com/‣ Learn more about DUTCH hormone testing with VitalityOET - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.loom.com/share/a567d01c12b44aaf855dcf3d9049d537⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Menopause supplements (use code VITALITY10 for 10% off your order) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shop.nutritiondynamic.com/collections/all⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/vitalityoet.stephanie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Listen the Podcast on Apple or Spotify: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7erYECmZG7JHyzFePoaybe?si=ad89a3c7d408496eApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-metabolism-and-menopause-podcast/id1683220450‣ All other links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/vitalityoetstephanie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stephanie@vitalityoet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠----© 2025 Stephanie Crassweller & VitalityOET

‣ Book Your COMPLEMENTARY CONSULATION and CALORIE CALCULATION call:- how much & what to eat🍴🌮- exercise & lifestyle recommendations🚶‍♀️🏋🏽‍♀️- specific resources to support you on your journey📕https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Take The Fat Loss Fix Quiz: https://1ck2gu1qfir.typeform.com/menometabolismYou’ve heard fasting can boost fat loss, balance hormones, and improve energy… but for many women, it’s doing the opposite.In this episode, I break down the 7 biggest fasting mistakes women make — and how to fix them so you can finally see results without wrecking your metabolism, hormones, or mood.You’ll learn:⚡ The fasting myths keeping women stuck in “storage mode”💥 How fasting affects your cortisol, thyroid, and estrogen balance🔥 The best ways to use fasting strategically for fat loss after 40If you’ve been fasting harder but feeling worse — this episode will help you fast smarter, not longer.TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) – Intro: Fasting for Fat Loss – Is It Helping or Hurting You?(01:20) – Why Most Fasting Advice Doesn’t Work for Women(03:17) – Mistake #1: Fasting to Fix the Wrong Problem(05:06) – Mistake #2: Using Fasting as a Calorie Deficit(07:31) – The Stress Bucket: Why Fasting Backfires in Midlife(10:38) – What Research Really Says About Fasting for Women(17:24) – Mistake #3: Ignoring Protein & Muscle Maintenance(20:03) – Mistake #4: Fasting on Top of Chronic Stress(23:22) – Hormones, Thyroid & the Fasting Connection(25:47) – Nutrient Deficiencies & Food Quality During Fasting(28:28) – Sleep, Cortisol & Blood Sugar Regulation(32:26) – Final Thoughts: Why Fasting Isn’t Evil — Just MisusedCONNECT WITH ME ONLINE:‣ Book a COMPLEMENTARY CONSULATION and CALORIE CALCULATION call:- how much you should eat🍴- what you should eat 🌮- exercise adjustments🏋🏽‍♀️- lifestyle recommendations🚶‍♀️- specific resources to support you on your journey📕https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Check out our BRAND NEW workout subscription: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.trainerize.me/profile/vitalityoet/?planGUID=b020a7cf27f6453b9d29ca3dc9bbaf37&mode=checkout⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Join our community! Metabolism and Menopause by Vitality - Secrets for Fat Loss: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://m.facebook.com/groups/969761266958379⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Apply for coaching with us! - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/d/386-k9q-4cg/coaching-application-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Our Website! - https://www.vitalityoet.com/‣ Learn more about DUTCH hormone testing with VitalityOET - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.loom.com/share/a567d01c12b44aaf855dcf3d9049d537⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Menopause supplements (use code VITALITY10 for 10% off your order) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shop.nutritiondynamic.com/collections/all⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/vitalityoet.stephanie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Listen the Podcast on Apple or Spotify: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7erYECmZG7JHyzFePoaybe?si=ad89a3c7d408496eApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-metabolism-and-menopause-podcast/id1683220450‣ All other links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/vitalityoetstephanie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stephanie@vitalityoet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠----© 2025 Stephanie Crassweller & VitalityOET

‣ Book Your COMPLEMENTARY CONSULATION and CALORIE CALCULATION call:- how much & what to eat🍴🌮- exercise & lifestyle recommendations🚶‍♀️🏋🏽‍♀️- specific resources to support you on your journey📕https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Take The Fat Loss Fix Quiz: https://1ck2gu1qfir.typeform.com/menometabolismCalories in, calories out stopped working for you?That’s because you’re forgetting one critical piece…💥 What is your body actually doing with the calories you eat?Are they being used as energy — or stored as fat?The truth is, your body isn’t a simple math equation. It’s a metabolic system made up of 8 key players that decide what happens to every bite you eat.In this episode, I break down:- The 8 systems that determine whether your body burns or stores calories — mitochondria, thyroid, liver, adrenals, pancreas, gut, muscles, and hormones.- Why under-eating, overtraining, and stress can shut down your metabolism even when you’re “doing everything right.”- The real reason your body doesn’t feel safe enough to burn fat.- What to do to turn your metabolism back on — no more guesswork, no more punishment.Your body isn’t broken — it’s just responding to how it’s being treated.When you support these 8 systems, your body stops storing and starts trusting you again.✨ You were designed to burn, build, and thrive. Let’s help your body remember that.For more information:Mitochondria https://youtu.be/53znRT5lNq0Thyroid https://youtu.be/uGZuyWrUuMYLiver detox https://youtu.be/b7Vt3Anj_WkCortisol https://youtu.be/3b1hmZQsSEkInsulin https://youtu.be/Wu2wPrkDP-0TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) – Intro: Why Your Body Stores Food as Fat Instead of Fuel(01:30) – The Role of Mitochondria: Your Body’s Power Plants(07:30) – The Thyroid: Your Metabolic Thermostat(13:30) – The Liver: Your Body’s Detox & Energy Command Center(18:15) – Stress & The Adrenals: How Cortisol Stops Fat Burning(25:14) – Blood Sugar & Insulin Resistance Explained(29:30) – Gut Health, Muscle Mass & Metabolic Flexibility(35:00) – Hormones: The Conductors of Your Metabolic Symphony(40:05) – Why “Eat Less, Move More” Doesn’t WorkCONNECT WITH ME ONLINE:‣ Book a COMPLEMENTARY CONSULATION and CALORIE CALCULATION call:- how much you should eat🍴- what you should eat 🌮- exercise adjustments🏋🏽‍♀️- lifestyle recommendations🚶‍♀️- specific resources to support you on your journey📕https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Check out our BRAND NEW workout subscription: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.trainerize.me/profile/vitalityoet/?planGUID=b020a7cf27f6453b9d29ca3dc9bbaf37&mode=checkout⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Join our community! Metabolism and Menopause by Vitality - Secrets for Fat Loss: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://m.facebook.com/groups/969761266958379⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Apply for coaching with us! - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/d/386-k9q-4cg/coaching-application-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Our Website! - https://www.vitalityoet.com/‣ Learn more about DUTCH hormone testing with VitalityOET - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.loom.com/share/a567d01c12b44aaf855dcf3d9049d537⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Menopause supplements (use code VITALITY10 for 10% off your order) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shop.nutritiondynamic.com/collections/all⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/vitalityoet.stephanie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Listen the Podcast on Apple or Spotify: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7erYECmZG7JHyzFePoaybe?si=ad89a3c7d408496eApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-metabolism-and-menopause-podcast/id1683220450‣ All other links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/vitalityoetstephanie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stephanie@vitalityoet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠----© 2025 Stephanie Crassweller & VitalityOET

‣ Book Your COMPLEMENTARY CONSULATION and CALORIE CALCULATION call:- how much & what to eat🍴🌮- exercise & lifestyle recommendations🚶‍♀️🏋🏽‍♀️- specific resources to support you on your journey📕https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Take The Fat Loss Fix Quiz: https://1ck2gu1qfir.typeform.com/menometabolismYou’ve probably heard of creatine as a “gym supplement” — but what if I told you it’s one of the most powerful tools for women in perimenopause and menopause to support energy, metabolism, and muscle?In this episode, we break down why creatine isn’t just for athletes — it’s for every woman who wants to protect her muscle, boost brain health, and keep her metabolism strong as hormones shift.You’ll learn:💪 Why creatine helps fight muscle loss (and why that matters for fat loss)🧠 How it supports brain health, focus, and mood during hormonal changes🔥 The surprising link between creatine, thyroid health, and metabolic energy💧 The right type and dose for women — and how to take it for best resultsIf you’re feeling tired, weaker, or like your workouts “don’t hit the same” anymore — this is the episode that will change how you see creatine forever.Get 20% off my favourite brand of creatine by using code 'vitalityoet' legionathletics.rfrl.co/ymrdxTIMESTAMPS:(00:00) – Intro: Why Creatine Isn’t Just for Gym Bros(01:30) – Why Women Need More Creatine in Midlife(03:10) – How Creatine Boosts Energy, Fat Burning & Metabolism(07:01) – Muscle, Hormones & the Menopause Connection(12:05) – Brain Health, Mood & Cognitive Benefits(13:27) – Strength, Recovery & Stress Resilience(15:55) – Blood Sugar, Inflammation & Hormone Support(20:51) – Myths About Creatine Debunked(24:36) – How to Start Taking Creatine (Dosage, Timing & Brands)(27:55) – Final Thoughts & RecommendationsCONNECT WITH ME ONLINE:‣ Book a COMPLEMENTARY CONSULATION and CALORIE CALCULATION call:- how much you should eat🍴- what you should eat 🌮- exercise adjustments🏋🏽‍♀️- lifestyle recommendations🚶‍♀️- specific resources to support you on your journey📕https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Check out our BRAND NEW workout subscription: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.trainerize.me/profile/vitalityoet/?planGUID=b020a7cf27f6453b9d29ca3dc9bbaf37&mode=checkout⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Join our community! Metabolism and Menopause by Vitality - Secrets for Fat Loss: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://m.facebook.com/groups/969761266958379⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Apply for coaching with us! - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/d/386-k9q-4cg/coaching-application-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Our Website! - https://www.vitalityoet.com/‣ Learn more about DUTCH hormone testing with VitalityOET - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.loom.com/share/a567d01c12b44aaf855dcf3d9049d537⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Menopause supplements (use code VITALITY10 for 10% off your order) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shop.nutritiondynamic.com/collections/all⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/vitalityoet.stephanie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Listen the Podcast on Apple or Spotify: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7erYECmZG7JHyzFePoaybe?si=ad89a3c7d408496eApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-metabolism-and-menopause-podcast/id1683220450‣ All other links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/vitalityoetstephanie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stephanie@vitalityoet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠----© 2025 Stephanie Crassweller & VitalityOET

‣ Book Your COMPLEMENTARY CONSULATION and CALORIE CALCULATION call:- how much & what to eat🍴🌮- exercise & lifestyle recommendations🚶‍♀️🏋🏽‍♀️- specific resources to support you on your journey📕https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Take The Fat Loss Fix Quiz: https://1ck2gu1qfir.typeform.com/menometabolismIn this episode, we’re diving into how methylation and the MTHFR gene impact your metabolism, detox pathways, and fat loss — especially in women over 40.When methylation isn’t working properly, your body struggles to:- Detoxify estrogen efficiently (hello, estrogen dominance + stubborn fat)- Clear toxins and inflammation that block thyroid function- Activate key nutrients like folate, B12, and choline (needed for liver and brain health)- Produce neurotransmitters that stabilize mood and motivationIn other words — your “fat-burning pathways” aren’t just about food or workouts.They’re biochemical.And when they’re blocked, your body gets stuck in protect mode — holding onto fat, toxins, and frustration.We’ll cover:✅ What methylation actually is (in normal-person language)✅ What the MTHFR gene does — and why 40–50% of women carry it✅ How it affects detox, hormones, and metabolism in perimenopause and menopause✅ Key nutrients that support methylation (and which forms to look for)✅ How to improve methylation naturally to reactivate fat burningIf you’ve ever been told your labs are “normal” but you know something’s off — this episode will help you connect the dots between your genes, hormones, and metabolism.TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) – Intro: What Is Methylation & Why It Matters(01:45) – How Methylation Affects Fat Burning & Hormone Balance(06:16) – The Link Between Methylation, Stress & Fat Storage(16:01) – Why Women Struggle More With Methylation(23:48) – How Poor Methylation Shows Up in Midlife(28:25) – Hormones, Stress & Environmental Load(44:24) – MTHFR Genes, Mood & Detox Explained(51:48) – How to Support Methylation Naturally(58:59) – Final Thoughts: Focus on the Big RocksCONNECT WITH ME ONLINE:‣ Book a COMPLEMENTARY CONSULATION and CALORIE CALCULATION call:- how much you should eat🍴- what you should eat 🌮- exercise adjustments🏋🏽‍♀️- lifestyle recommendations🚶‍♀️- specific resources to support you on your journey📕https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Check out our BRAND NEW workout subscription: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.trainerize.me/profile/vitalityoet/?planGUID=b020a7cf27f6453b9d29ca3dc9bbaf37&mode=checkout⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Join our community! Metabolism and Menopause by Vitality - Secrets for Fat Loss: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://m.facebook.com/groups/969761266958379⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Apply for coaching with us! - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/d/386-k9q-4cg/coaching-application-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Our Website! - https://www.vitalityoet.com/‣ Learn more about DUTCH hormone testing with VitalityOET - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.loom.com/share/a567d01c12b44aaf855dcf3d9049d537⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Menopause supplements (use code VITALITY10 for 10% off your order) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shop.nutritiondynamic.com/collections/all⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/vitalityoet.stephanie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Listen the Podcast on Apple or Spotify: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7erYECmZG7JHyzFePoaybe?si=ad89a3c7d408496eApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-metabolism-and-menopause-podcast/id1683220450‣ All other links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/vitalityoetstephanie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stephanie@vitalityoet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠----© 2025 Stephanie Crassweller & VitalityOET

‣ Book Your COMPLEMENTARY CONSULATION and CALORIE CALCULATION call:- how much & what to eat🍴🌮- exercise & lifestyle recommendations🚶‍♀️🏋🏽‍♀️- specific resources to support you on your journey📕https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Take The Fat Loss Fix Quiz: https://1ck2gu1qfir.typeform.com/menometabolismThere’s been a lot of panic online lately about lead in protein powder — but here’s the truth: that’s not where most of your exposure is coming from.In this episode, we’re cutting through the fear and diving into the facts about lead exposure, where it really comes from, how it impacts your body, and how to safely support detoxification.You’ll learn:✅ The top hidden sources of lead exposure (hint: it’s not your smoothie)✅ How lead affects hormones, metabolism, and inflammation✅ The nutrients and daily habits that help your body eliminate heavy metals naturallyIf you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by all the headlines, this episode will help you understand what actually matters — and how to protect your health without the fear.My Favourite Protein Powder - use code vitalityoet for 20% off legionathletics.rfrl.co/ymrdxTIMESTAMPS:(00:00) – Intro: The Truth About Lead in Protein Powders(02:22) – Common Sources of Lead Exposure(05:34) – How Lead Affects Hormones, Fat Loss & Detoxification(09:57) – Who’s Most at Risk for Lead Buildup(10:34) – How to Support Lead Clearance Naturally(11:51) – Liver, Gut & Detox Pathway Support(14:45) – Simple Lifestyle Swaps to Reduce Exposure(17:05) – Stress, Movement & Detox: Why Basics Matter Most(21:37) – Protein Powders Steph Recommends & Final ThoughtsCONNECT WITH ME ONLINE:‣ Book a COMPLEMENTARY CONSULATION and CALORIE CALCULATION call:- how much you should eat🍴- what you should eat 🌮- exercise adjustments🏋🏽‍♀️- lifestyle recommendations🚶‍♀️- specific resources to support you on your journey📕https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Check out our BRAND NEW workout subscription: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.trainerize.me/profile/vitalityoet/?planGUID=b020a7cf27f6453b9d29ca3dc9bbaf37&mode=checkout⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Join our community! Metabolism and Menopause by Vitality - Secrets for Fat Loss: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://m.facebook.com/groups/969761266958379⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Apply for coaching with us! - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/d/386-k9q-4cg/coaching-application-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Our Website! - https://www.vitalityoet.com/‣ Learn more about DUTCH hormone testing with VitalityOET - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.loom.com/share/a567d01c12b44aaf855dcf3d9049d537⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Menopause supplements (use code VITALITY10 for 10% off your order) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shop.nutritiondynamic.com/collections/all⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/vitalityoet.stephanie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Listen the Podcast on Apple or Spotify: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7erYECmZG7JHyzFePoaybe?si=ad89a3c7d408496eApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-metabolism-and-menopause-podcast/id1683220450‣ All other links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/vitalityoetstephanie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Ema

‣ Book Your COMPLEMENTARY CONSULATION and CALORIE CALCULATION call:- how much & what to eat🍴🌮- exercise & lifestyle recommendations🚶‍♀️🏋🏽‍♀️- specific resources to support you on your journey📕https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Take The Fat Loss Fix Quiz: https://1ck2gu1qfir.typeform.com/menometabolismYou started progesterone HRT hoping to finally sleep better, calm your anxiety, and feel balanced again…But instead? You feel worse.In this episode, I’m breaking down why progesterone therapy can actually backfire in some women — and how to fix it.You’ll learn:💥 The 4 most common reasons progesterone makes symptoms worse🧠 How histamine, cortisol, and nutrient deficiencies change how your body processes it⚖️ What to do so you can actually reap the benefits of progesterone without feeling moody, puffy, or anxiousIf you’ve ever wondered, “Why do I feel worse on something that’s supposed to help me?” — this one will make everything click.TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) – Intro: Why You Feel Worse on Progesterone HR(02:23) – When Progesterone Backfires: Hormone Imbalance & Dosage Issues(06:27) – How Gut, Liver & Stress Impact Progesterone Tolerance(07:07) – Progesterone, Histamines & Glutamate Explained(10:15) – Nutrients That Help Your Body Use Progesterone Properly(11:08) – The Role of Cortisol, Stress & Detox Pathways(16:02) – Bioidentical vs Synthetic Progesterone(17:18) – How to Make Progesterone Work for You(25:34) – Final Thoughts: Root Causes, Recovery & Next StepsCONNECT WITH ME ONLINE:‣ Book a COMPLEMENTARY CONSULATION and CALORIE CALCULATION call:- how much you should eat🍴- what you should eat 🌮- exercise adjustments🏋🏽‍♀️- lifestyle recommendations🚶‍♀️- specific resources to support you on your journey📕https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Check out our BRAND NEW workout subscription: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.trainerize.me/profile/vitalityoet/?planGUID=b020a7cf27f6453b9d29ca3dc9bbaf37&mode=checkout⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Join our community! Metabolism and Menopause by Vitality - Secrets for Fat Loss: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://m.facebook.com/groups/969761266958379⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Apply for coaching with us! - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/d/386-k9q-4cg/coaching-application-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Our Website! - https://www.vitalityoet.com/‣ Learn more about DUTCH hormone testing with VitalityOET - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.loom.com/share/a567d01c12b44aaf855dcf3d9049d537⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Menopause supplements (use code VITALITY10 for 10% off your order) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shop.nutritiondynamic.com/collections/all⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/vitalityoet.stephanie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Listen the Podcast on Apple or Spotify: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7erYECmZG7JHyzFePoaybe?si=ad89a3c7d408496eApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-metabolism-and-menopause-podcast/id1683220450‣ All other links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/vitalityoetstephanie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stephanie@vitalityoet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠----© 2025 Stephanie Crassweller & VitalityOET

‣ Book Your COMPLEMENTARY CONSULATION and CALORIE CALCULATION call:- how much & what to eat🍴🌮- exercise & lifestyle recommendations🚶‍♀️🏋🏽‍♀️- specific resources to support you on your journey📕https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Take The Fat Loss Fix Quiz: https://1ck2gu1qfir.typeform.com/menometabolismMost women think ovarian aging only matters if you want babies. But when your ovaries age faster, your whole body pays the price. Estrogen is protective for your brain, your mood, your bones, your heart, even your metabolism. The earlier that estrogen fades, the earlier all those protections are gone.In this episode I cover:- The risks of early ovarian aging- What causes early ovarian aging- How to slow it downTIMESTAMPS:(00:00) – Intro: What Is Early Ovarian Aging(01:07) – Why Estrogen Loss Impacts Every System(04:51) – How Stress & Trauma Accelerate Ovarian Aging(07:39) – The Role of Cortisol, Inflammation & Mitochondria(10:51) – How Declining Estrogen Affects Brain & Mood(14:05) – Why Midlife Stress Makes Symptoms Worse(15:11) – How to Slow Ovarian Aging Naturally(21:17) – Lifestyle, Nutrition & Hormone Support Strategies(23:39) – Final Message: You’re Not Broken — You Can RebuildCONNECT WITH ME ONLINE:‣ Book a COMPLEMENTARY CONSULATION and CALORIE CALCULATION call:- how much you should eat🍴- what you should eat 🌮- exercise adjustments🏋🏽‍♀️- lifestyle recommendations🚶‍♀️- specific resources to support you on your journey📕https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Check out our BRAND NEW workout subscription: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.trainerize.me/profile/vitalityoet/?planGUID=b020a7cf27f6453b9d29ca3dc9bbaf37&mode=checkout⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Join our community! Metabolism and Menopause by Vitality - Secrets for Fat Loss: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://m.facebook.com/groups/969761266958379⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Apply for coaching with us! - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/d/386-k9q-4cg/coaching-application-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Our Website! - https://www.vitalityoet.com/‣ Learn more about DUTCH hormone testing with VitalityOET - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.loom.com/share/a567d01c12b44aaf855dcf3d9049d537⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Menopause supplements (use code VITALITY10 for 10% off your order) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shop.nutritiondynamic.com/collections/all⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/vitalityoet.stephanie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Listen the Podcast on Apple or Spotify: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7erYECmZG7JHyzFePoaybe?si=ad89a3c7d408496eApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-metabolism-and-menopause-podcast/id1683220450‣ All other links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/vitalityoetstephanie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stephanie@vitalityoet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠----© 2025 Stephanie Crassweller & VitalityOET

‣ Book Your COMPLEMENTARY CONSULATION and CALORIE CALCULATION call:- how much & what to eat🍴🌮- exercise & lifestyle recommendations🚶‍♀️🏋🏽‍♀️- specific resources to support you on your journey📕https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Take The Fat Loss Fix Quiz: https://1ck2gu1qfir.typeform.com/menometabolismIt’s more than just hair.The shedding, the thinning at your temples, the loss of volume that makes you feel like your hair just isn’t yours anymore—it’s not vanity. It’s a signal.We’ve been told hair loss in midlife is “just hormones.”But the truth? It’s not just estrogen or progesterone quietly declining—it’s the way your whole system responds to change.Stress, thyroid shifts, nutrient depletion, blood sugar swings, even how you’re eating and exercising all join the conversation happening at the root.In today’s episode, we’re tracing the full story behind hair loss in perimenopause:How hormonal shifts—especially falling estrogen and progesterone—set the stage for thinning.The role stress, cortisol, and inflammation play in sending follicles into “survival mode.”Why iron, protein, and micronutrients like zinc, selenium, and vitamin D are the unsung heroes of regrowth.How under-eating, overtraining, or unstable blood sugar quietly tells your body, “Now’s not the time to grow.”And why circulation, gut health, and scalp tension can make or break the healing process.Because hair loss after 40 isn’t random—it’s your body speaking through your roots.When you learn to listen, support, and nourish instead of fight, your hair can recover—slowly, steadily, from the inside out.TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) – Intro: Why Hair Loss Happens in Perimenopause & Menopause(01:52) – The Hormonal Causes of Thinning Hair(07:35) – How Stress & Cortisol Trigger Hair Shedding(11:29) – Nervous System Regulation, Sleep & Recovery(18:55) – Key Nutrients for Hair Growth (Iron, Protein, B Vitamins & More)(24:06) – Under-Eating, Blood Sugar & Inflammation(36:09) – Exercise, Circulation & Scalp Health(54:44) – Long-Term Healing, Consistency & Final AdviceCONNECT WITH ME ONLINE:‣ Book a COMPLEMENTARY CONSULATION and CALORIE CALCULATION call:- how much you should eat🍴- what you should eat 🌮- exercise adjustments🏋🏽‍♀️- lifestyle recommendations🚶‍♀️- specific resources to support you on your journey📕https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Check out our BRAND NEW workout subscription: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.trainerize.me/profile/vitalityoet/?planGUID=b020a7cf27f6453b9d29ca3dc9bbaf37&mode=checkout⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Join our community! Metabolism and Menopause by Vitality - Secrets for Fat Loss: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://m.facebook.com/groups/969761266958379⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Apply for coaching with us! - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/d/386-k9q-4cg/coaching-application-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Our Website! - https://www.vitalityoet.com/‣ Learn more about DUTCH hormone testing with VitalityOET - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.loom.com/share/a567d01c12b44aaf855dcf3d9049d537⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Menopause supplements (use code VITALITY10 for 10% off your order) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shop.nutritiondynamic.com/collections/all⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/vitalityoet.stephanie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Listen the Podcast on Apple or Spotify: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7erYECmZG7JHyzFePoaybe?si=ad89a3c7d408496eApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-metabolism-and-menopause-podcast/id1683220450‣ All other links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/vitalityoetstephanie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stephanie@vitalityoet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠----© 2025 Stephanie Crassweller & VitalityOET

<p><strong>‣ Book Your COMPLEMENTARY CONSULTATION and CALORIE CALCULATION call:</strong><br>- how much &amp; what to eat 🍴🌮<br>- exercise &amp; lifestyle recommendations 🚶‍♀️🏋🏽‍♀️<br>- specific resources to support you on your journey 📕<br><a href="https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom">https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom</a></p><p><strong>‣ Take The Fat Loss Fix Quiz:</strong><br><a href="https://1ck2gu1qfir.typeform.com/menometabolism">https://1ck2gu1qfir.typeform.com/menometabolism</a></p><p>You go in for your annual labs, and a few days later, the nurse calls: “Your cholesterol is high.”</p><p>Instant panic. Your mind jumps straight to heart attack, clogged arteries, or medication.</p><p>And the most frustrating part? You’re doing everything “right.”</p><p>You’re eating clean, exercising, maybe even cutting back on sugar and carbs.</p><p>So why, suddenly in midlife, do cholesterol numbers seem to creep higher — even when nothing in your lifestyle has changed?</p><p><strong>Here’s the truth:</strong> it’s not just about what’s on your plate. It’s about what’s happening with your hormones.</p><p>Because in midlife, cholesterol isn’t just a diet story — it’s a hormone story.</p><p><strong>TIMESTAMPS:</strong><br>(00:00) – Intro: Why Cholesterol Rises in Midlife<br>(01:28) – The Hormone Connection to Cholesterol<br>(04:12) – How Estrogen Decline Changes Fat &amp; Cholesterol Levels<br>(05:54) – The Role of Stress, Cortisol &amp; Midlife Metabolism<br>(08:02) – Common Myths About Cholesterol<br>(16:14) – The Truth About Statins &amp; Mitochondrial Health<br>(18:22) – How to Improve Cholesterol Naturally<br>(29:18) – Final Thoughts &amp; Next Steps</p><hr><p><strong>CONNECT WITH ME ONLINE:</strong></p><p><strong>‣ Book a COMPLEMENTARY CONSULTATION and CALORIE CALCULATION call:</strong><br>- how much you should eat 🍴<br><a href="https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom">https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom</a></p><p><strong>‣ Check out our BRAND NEW workout subscription:</strong><br><a href="https://www.trainerize.me/profile/vitalityoet/?planGUID=b020a7cf27f6453b9d29ca3dc9bbaf37&amp;mode=checkout">https://www.trainerize.me/profile/vitalityoet/?planGUID=b020a7cf27f6453b9d29ca3dc9bbaf37&amp;mode=checkout</a></p><p><strong>‣ Join our community!</strong> Metabolism and Menopause by Vitality - Secrets for Fat Loss:<br><a href="https://m.facebook.com/groups/969761266958379">https://m.facebook.com/groups/969761266958379</a></p><p><strong>‣ Apply for coaching with us!</strong><br><a href="https://calendly.com/d/386-k9q-4cg/coaching-application-call-zoom">https://calendly.com/d/386-k9q-4cg/coaching-application-call-zoom</a></p><p><strong>‣ Our Website!</strong><br><a href="https://www.vitalityoet.com/">https://www.vitalityoet.com/</a></p><p><strong>‣ Learn more about DUTCH hormone testing with VitalityOET:</strong><br><a href="https://www.loom.com/share/a567d01c12b44aaf855dcf3d9049d537">https://www.loom.com/share/a567d01c12b44aaf855dcf3d9049d537</a></p><p><strong>‣ Menopause supplements</strong> (use code VITALITY10 for 10% off your order):<br><a href="https://shop.nutritiondynamic.com/collections/all">https://shop.nutritiondynamic.com/collections/all</a></p><p><strong>‣ Instagram:</strong><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/vitalityoet.stephanie">https://www.instagram.com/vitalityoet.stephanie</a></p><p><strong>‣ Listen to the Podcast on Apple or Spotify:</strong><br><p><strong>‣ All other links:</strong><br><a href="https://stan.store/vitalityoetstephanie">https://stan.store/vitalityoetstephanie</a></p><p><strong>‣ Email:</strong><br><a href="mailto:stephanie@vitalityoet.com">stephanie@vitalityoet.com</a></p><hr><p>© 2025 Stephanie Crassweller &amp; VitalityOET</p>

<p><strong>‣ Book Your COMPLEMENTARY CONSULTATION and CALORIE CALCULATION call:</strong><br>- how much &amp; what to eat 🍴🌮<br>- exercise &amp; lifestyle recommendations 🚶‍♀️🏋🏽‍♀️<br>- specific resources to support you on your journey 📕<br><a href="https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom">https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom</a></p><p><strong>‣ Take The Fat Loss Fix Quiz:</strong><br><a href="https://1ck2gu1qfir.typeform.com/menometabolism">https://1ck2gu1qfir.typeform.com/menometabolism</a></p><p>You go in for your annual labs, and a few days later, the nurse calls: “Your cholesterol is high.”</p><p>Instant panic. Your mind jumps straight to heart attack, clogged arteries, or medication.</p><p>And the most frustrating part? You’re doing everything “right.”</p><p>You’re eating clean, exercising, maybe even cutting back on sugar and carbs.</p><p>So why, suddenly in midlife, do cholesterol numbers seem to creep higher — even when nothing in your lifestyle has changed?</p><p><strong>Here’s the truth:</strong> it’s not just about what’s on your plate. It’s about what’s happening with your hormones.</p><p><strong>Today, we’re unpacking:</strong></p><ul> <li>Why cholesterol rises in menopause (even with a healthy lifestyle)</li> <li>The real connection between estrogen and cholesterol</li> <li>What your labs actually mean — beyond “total cholesterol”</li> <li>How to support healthy levels without extreme restriction or fear</li></ul><p>Because in midlife, cholesterol isn’t just a diet story — it’s a hormone story.</p><p><strong>TIMESTAMPS:</strong><br>(00:00) – Intro: Why Cholesterol Rises in Midlife<br>(01:28) – The Hormone Connection to Cholesterol<br>(04:12) – How Estrogen Decline Changes Fat &amp; Cholesterol Levels<br>(05:54) – The Role of Stress, Cortisol &amp; Midlife Metabolism<br>(08:02) – Common Myths About Cholesterol<br>(16:14) – The Truth About Statins &amp; Mitochondrial Health<br>(18:22) – How to Improve Cholesterol Naturally<br>(29:18) – Final Thoughts &amp; Next Steps</p><hr><p><strong>CONNECT WITH ME ONLINE:</strong></p><p><strong>‣ Check out our BRAND NEW workout subscription:</strong><br><a href="https://www.trainerize.me/profile/vitalityoet/?planGUID=b020a7cf27f6453b9d29ca3dc9bbaf37&amp;mode=checkout">https://www.trainerize.me/profile/vitalityoet/?planGUID=b020a7cf27f6453b9d29ca3dc9bbaf37&amp;mode=checkout</a></p><p><strong>‣ Join our community!</strong> Metabolism and Menopause by Vitality - Secrets for Fat Loss:<br><a href="https://m.facebook.com/groups/969761266958379">https://m.facebook.com/groups/969761266958379</a></p><p><strong>‣ Apply for coaching with us!</strong><br><a href="https://calendly.com/d/386-k9q-4cg/coaching-application-call-zoom">https://calendly.com/d/386-k9q-4cg/coaching-application-call-zoom</a></p><p><strong>‣ Our Website!</strong><br><a href="https://www.vitalityoet.com/">https://www.vitalityoet.com/</a></p><p><strong>‣ Learn more about DUTCH hormone testing with VitalityOET:</strong><br><a href="https://www.loom.com/share/a567d01c12b44aaf855dcf3d9049d537">https://www.loom.com/share/a567d01c12b44aaf855dcf3d9049d537</a></p><p><strong>‣ Menopause supplements</strong> (use code VITALITY10 for 10% off your order):<br><a href="https://shop.nutritiondynamic.com/collections/all">https://shop.nutritiondynamic.com/collections/all</a></p><p><strong>‣ Instagram:</strong><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/vitalityoet.stephanie">https://www.instagram.com/vitalityoet.stephanie</a></p><p><strong>‣ All other links:</strong><br><a href="https://stan.store/vitalityoetstephanie">https://stan.store/vitalityoetstephanie</a></p><p><strong>‣ Email:</strong><br><a href="mailto:stephanie@vitalityoet.com">stephanie@vitalityoet.com</a></p><hr><p>© 2025 Stephanie Crassweller &amp; VitalityOET</p>

‣ Book Your COMPLEMENTARY CONSULATION and CALORIE CALCULATION call:- how much & what to eat🍴🌮- exercise & lifestyle recommendations🚶‍♀️🏋🏽‍♀️- specific resources to support you on your journey📕https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Take The Fat Loss Fix Quiz: https://1ck2gu1qfir.typeform.com/menometabolismMost women think menopause is something that happens way later — in their 50s. But what no one tells you is that the first stage of this transition, perimenopause, can start much earlier — even in your mid-30s to early 40s.And here’s the kicker: it often sneaks up on you. Suddenly your cycle shifts, your moods swing, and your body doesn’t respond to the things that used to work. You’re left wondering, “Is something wrong with me?”Today, we’re unpacking:What early perimenopause actually isThe first symptoms you may noticeHow it impacts hormones, energy, and even weightAnd most importantly — how to stay on top of things so you don’t feel blindsided.TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) – Intro(01:25) – What Happens in Early Perimenopause(03:36) – How Hormones Begin to Change(06:26) – The Role of Stress, Cortisol & Metabolism(10:36) – Why Old Fat Loss Strategies Stop Working(18:38) – How to Support Your Hormones Naturally(25:10) – Advocating for Your Health & Moving ForwardCONNECT WITH ME ONLINE:‣ Book a COMPLEMENTARY CONSULATION and CALORIE CALCULATION call:- how much you should eat🍴- what you should eat 🌮- exercise adjustments🏋🏽‍♀️- lifestyle recommendations🚶‍♀️- specific resources to support you on your journey📕https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Check out our BRAND NEW workout subscription: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.trainerize.me/profile/vitalityoet/?planGUID=b020a7cf27f6453b9d29ca3dc9bbaf37&mode=checkout⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Join our community! Metabolism and Menopause by Vitality - Secrets for Fat Loss: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://m.facebook.com/groups/969761266958379⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Apply for coaching with us! - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/d/386-k9q-4cg/coaching-application-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Our Website! - https://www.vitalityoet.com/‣ Learn more about DUTCH hormone testing with VitalityOET - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.loom.com/share/a567d01c12b44aaf855dcf3d9049d537*⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Menopause supplements (use code VITALITY10 for 10% off your order) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shop.nutritiondynamic.com/collections/all⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/vitalityoet.stephanie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Listen the Podcast on Apple or Spotify: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7erYECmZG7JHyzFePoaybe?si=ad89a3c7d408496eApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-metabolism-and-menopause-podcast/id1683220450‣ All other links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/vitalityoetstephanie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stephanie@vitalityoet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠----© 2025 Stephanie Crassweller & VitalityOET

‣ Book Your COMPLEMENTARY CONSULATION and CALORIE CALCULATION call:- how much & what to eat, exercise & lifestyle recommendations, and specific resources to support you on your journey🍴🏋🏽‍♀️🚶‍♀️📕⁠https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Take The Fat Loss Fix Quiz: ⁠https://1ck2gu1qfir.typeform.com/menometabolism“Here’s a stat that will stop you in your tracks: over 90% of women over 40 never lose their belly fat.Think about that for a second.Nine. Out of ten.I’m guessing you’re nodding your head like, ‘Yup, that’s me. I’ve tried everything—eating clean, cutting carbs, doing the workouts—and this stubborn belly fat just will not budge.’You start to wonder: ‘Is my body broken? Is this just my new normal? Do I have to give up and accept this version of me?’I want you to hear me loud and clear: you are not broken.What you’re up against is something called metabolic resistance. And once you understand what’s blocking your body from burning fat, you can finally start working with your body instead of fighting against it.”In this episode I cover the 5 biggest factors preventing fat loss and causing metabolic resistance in women over 40 (and no it’s not carbs) and of course how to over come them!TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) – Intro(00:49) – Why 90% of Women Over 40 Struggle to Lose Belly Fat(05:08) – What Is Metabolic Resistance?(07:29) – How Hormone Shifts Block Fat Loss(19:02) – Chronic Stress & Cortisol Overload(28:05) – The Power of Sleep, Recovery & Nighttime Habits(33:05) – Inflammation: The Hidden Fat Loss Blocker(43:29) – Gut & Detox Pathway Dysfunction(47:25) – The 5 Big Barriers to Fat Loss (Recap & Takeaways)CONNECT WITH ME ONLINE:‣ Book a COMPLEMENTARY CONSULATION and CALORIE CALCULATION call:- how much you should eat🍴- what you should eat 🌮- exercise adjustments🏋🏽‍♀️- lifestyle recommendations🚶‍♀️- specific resources to support you on your journey📕https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Check out our BRAND NEW workout subscription: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.trainerize.me/profile/vitalityoet/?planGUID=b020a7cf27f6453b9d29ca3dc9bbaf37&mode=checkout⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Join our community! Metabolism and Menopause by Vitality - Secrets for Fat Loss: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://m.facebook.com/groups/969761266958379⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Apply for coaching with us! - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/d/386-k9q-4cg/coaching-application-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Our Website! - https://www.vitalityoet.com/‣ Learn more about DUTCH hormone testing with VitalityOET - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.loom.com/share/a567d01c12b44aaf855dcf3d9049d537⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Menopause supplements (use code VITALITY10 for 10% off your order) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shop.nutritiondynamic.com/collections/all⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/vitalityoet.stephanie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Listen the Podcast on Apple or Spotify: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7erYECmZG7JHyzFePoaybe?si=ad89a3c7d408496eApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-metabolism-and-menopause-podcast/id1683220450‣ All other links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/vitalityoetstephanie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stephanie@vitalityoet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠----© 2025 Stephanie Crassweller & VitalityOET

‣ Book Your COMPLEMENTARY CONSULATION and CALORIE CALCULATION call:- how much & what to eat🍴🌮- exercise & lifestyle recommendations🚶‍♀️🏋🏽‍♀️- specific resources to support you on your journey📕https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Take The Fat Loss Fix Quiz: https://1ck2gu1qfir.typeform.com/menometabolismToday, we’re talking about something that confuses and frustrates so many women in perimenopause and menopause: the scale.You might be doing everything “right” — eating well, moving your body, tracking macros — yet the number on the scale barely budges. Meanwhile, you know your clothes are fitting differently, your energy is shifting, and your body is changing in ways the scale just can’t capture.If you’ve ever felt discouraged because the scale doesn’t seem to reflect your hard work, this episode is for you. We’re breaking down why your weight can stall even while you’re losing fat, what causes those “whoosh” moments, and how to track real progress that actually matters.Today I cover:- If you really can lose fat if the scale isn’t budging- How to get the scale to work in your favour and stop the fluctuationsTIMESTAMPS:(00:00) – Intro(01:05) – Why the Scale Doesn’t Reflect Fat Loss(03:10) – What’s Really Happening Inside Fat Cells(06:10) – The “Whoosh” Effect Explained(09:50) – How Hormones & Your Cycle Affect the Scale(13:00) – Better Ways to Measure Progress(17:00) – Why Perimenopause Makes Weight Loss Harder(19:05) – How to Reduce Scale Fluctuations Naturally(25:15) – Common Fat Loss FAQs + Final TakeawaysCONNECT WITH ME ONLINE:‣ Book a COMPLEMENTARY CONSULATION and CALORIE CALCULATION call:- how much you should eat🍴- what you should eat 🌮- exercise adjustments🏋🏽‍♀️- lifestyle recommendations🚶‍♀️- specific resources to support you on your journey📕https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Check out our BRAND NEW workout subscription: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.trainerize.me/profile/vitalityoet/?planGUID=b020a7cf27f6453b9d29ca3dc9bbaf37&mode=checkout⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Join our community! Metabolism and Menopause by Vitality - Secrets for Fat Loss: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://m.facebook.com/groups/969761266958379⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Apply for coaching with us! - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/d/386-k9q-4cg/coaching-application-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Our Website! - https://www.vitalityoet.com/‣ Learn more about DUTCH hormone testing with VitalityOET - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.loom.com/share/a567d01c12b44aaf855dcf3d9049d537*⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Menopause supplements (use code VITALITY10 for 10% off your order) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shop.nutritiondynamic.com/collections/all⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/vitalityoet.stephanie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Listen the Podcast on Apple or Spotify: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7erYECmZG7JHyzFePoaybe?si=ad89a3c7d408496eApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-metabolism-and-menopause-podcast/id1683220450‣ All other links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/vitalityoetstephanie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stephanie@vitalityoet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠----© 2025 Stephanie Crassweller & VitalityOET

‣ Book Your COMPLEMENTARY CONSULATION and CALORIE CALCULATION call:- how much & what to eat, exercise & lifestyle recommendations, and specific resources to support you on your journey🍴🏋🏽‍♀️🚶‍♀️📕https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Take The Fat Loss Fix Quiz: https://1ck2gu1qfir.typeform.com/menometabolismWe hear all the time about high cortisol being the enemy — but what about when cortisol is too low?Low cortisol isn’t balance. It’s burnout. And it’s one of the biggest reasons women feel exhausted, foggy, and stuck no matter how hard they work.In this episode, I break down:- What low cortisol really means on a DUTCH test- The hidden causes that push your adrenals into “survival mode”- Why low cortisol wrecks energy, hormones, and fat loss- Practical ways to restore balance through nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle shiftsIf you’ve been “doing everything right” and still feel tired, puffy, or stuck… this might be the missing piece.TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) - Intro(00:50) - Why Low Cortisol is just as bad as High Cortisol(03:08) - The different phases of our nervous system(10:12) - What Low Cortisol actually means(12:05) - What causes Low Cortisol?(26:14) - How to improve Low Cortisol NATURALLYCONNECT WITH ME ONLINE:‣ Book a COMPLEMENTARY CONSULATION and CALORIE CALCULATION call:- how much you should eat🍴- what you should eat 🌮- exercise adjustments🏋🏽‍♀️- lifestyle recommendations🚶‍♀️- specific resources to support you on your journey📕https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Check out our BRAND NEW workout subscription: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.trainerize.me/profile/vitalityoet/?planGUID=b020a7cf27f6453b9d29ca3dc9bbaf37&mode=checkout⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Join our community! Metabolism and Menopause by Vitality - Secrets for Fat Loss: https://www.facebook.com/groups/969761266958379‣ Apply for coaching with us! - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/d/386-k9q-4cg/coaching-application-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Our Website! - https://www.vitalityoet.com/‣ Learn more about DUTCH hormone testing with VitalityOET - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.loom.com/share/a567d01c12b44aaf855dcf3d9049d537⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Menopause supplements (use code VITALITY10 for 10% off your order) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shop.nutritiondynamic.com/collections/all⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/vitalityoet.stephanie‣ WATCH the podcast on YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@metabolismandmenopausepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ All other links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/vitalityoetstephanie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stephanie@vitalityoet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠----© 2025 Stephanie Crassweller & VitalityOET

‣ Book Your COMPLEMENTARY CONSULATION and CALORIE CALCULATION call:- how much & what to eat, exercise & lifestyle recommendations, and specific resources to support you on your journey🍴🏋🏽‍♀️🚶‍♀️📕https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Take The Fat Loss Fix Quiz: https://1ck2gu1qfir.typeform.com/menometabolismIf you have cut carbs and done fasting without any improvements to your A1C this podcast is the one for you.TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) - Intro(01:00) - Overview of A1C and Blood Glucose(02:26) - Blood sugar & A1C, CGM vs Daily finger stick(05:33) - Why Your A1C can be high, even if blood sugar looks normal(08:33) - How stress, cortisol, sleep, your liver, and hormones affect these(15:09) - Practical steps to improve your A1C(32:10) - Final thoughts + remindersCONNECT WITH ME ONLINE:‣ Book a COMPLEMENTARY CONSULATION and CALORIE CALCULATION call:- how much you should eat🍴- what you should eat 🌮- exercise adjustments🏋🏽‍♀️- lifestyle recommendations🚶‍♀️- specific resources to support you on your journey📕https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Check out our BRAND NEW workout subscription: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.trainerize.me/profile/vitalityoet/?planGUID=b020a7cf27f6453b9d29ca3dc9bbaf37&mode=checkout⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Join our community! Metabolism and Menopause by Vitality - Secrets for Fat Loss: https://www.facebook.com/groups/969761266958379‣ Apply for coaching with us! - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/d/386-k9q-4cg/coaching-application-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Our Website! - https://www.vitalityoet.com/‣ Learn more about DUTCH hormone testing with VitalityOET - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.loom.com/share/a567d01c12b44aaf855dcf3d9049d537⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Menopause supplements (use code VITALITY10 for 10% off your order) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shop.nutritiondynamic.com/collections/all⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/vitalityoet.stephanie‣ WATCH the podcast on YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@metabolismandmenopausepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ All other links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/vitalityoetstephanie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stephanie@vitalityoet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠----© 2025 Stephanie Crassweller & VitalityOET