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The Menopause Method with Cam Allen is your go-to podcast for navigating midlife with energy, confidence, and vibrant health. Whether you're deep into menopause or just starting to notice the signs, this show is packed with practical, no-nonsense advice on balancing your mind, body, and spirit.
Hey, I'm Cam Allen, an integrated nutrition health and fitness coach, and I'm here to help you ditch the confusion around hormones, feel your best, and embrace a lifestyle that actually works for you.
Each episode breaks down the key areas of health in midlife—from personalized nutrition to stress management and strength training—so you can live with more energy, better sleep, and the vitality you deserve.
No fad diets or quick fixes, just real talk and actionable strategies to help you feel strong, empowered, and completely in control of your health.
Join me every week as we tackle the biggest health challenges in menopause and share success stories. If you're ready to take charge of your midlife health and finally feel comfortable in your body, this is the show for you.
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If you’ve ever wondered how to take creatine, whether lifting heavy is still safe, or how supplements like creatine fit into thyroid health, this one’s for you. In this Ask Me Anything episode of The Menopause Method Podcast, Cam Allen answers real questions from women 45+ navigating menopause, muscle loss, and midlife metabolism changes. You’ll learn: How to split your creatine dose for best resultsWhy you still need creatine on non-workout daysHow to adjust your lifting routine for longev...
Follow-along workouts might feel motivating. Someone’s there, telling you what to do, keeping you motivated. But here’s the truth: they’re disconnecting you from your body and your strength. In this episode of 50 Something with Cam Allen, we’ll talk about why chasing someone else’s pace actually keeps you from building strength, balance, and self-trust in midlife. Learn how to tune in, listen to your energy, and move in a way that actually supports your body in menopause. Menopause Minis: 10...
Are you still hearing that you need to “move more and eat less”? Or that cardio is the best way to lose weight in menopause? Let’s bust the most common menopause fitness myths keeping midlife women stuck. In this episode, I’m sharing what actually works for women 45 and over. Backed by science, experience, and real-life results. You’ll learn: Why “eat less, move more” doesn’t work after menopauseThe truth about cardio and cortisolWhy strength training is your best tool for metabolism and long...
Ever wonder if creatine is actually worth it for women? In this episode, I break down the real benefits of creatine for women in midlife, from supporting muscle and bone health to improving energy, mood, and even brain function. You’ll learn: ✅ How to safely start creatine (my daily routine: 10g split into two doses) ✅ Why estrogen decline makes it more important than ever ✅ What to know about caffeine + creatine (myth-busting time) ✅ The four-body benefits-physical, mental, emotional, and s...
Your gut isn’t just where food goes — it’s where your body tells the truth. In this episode of The Menopause Method Podcast with Cam Allen, we dive into the menopause and gut health connection and how digestion mirrors stress, hormones, and emotions. Listen to hear: How estrogen changes your gut bacteriaWhy your gut is your second brainThe truth behind bloating, reflux, and energy dips6 ways to support digestion naturally in menopause🎧 Press play above to listen. 💡 Episode Experiment: At yo...
Are you doing everything right but still exhausted in midlife? The scale keeps going up, too? In this episode, Cam Allen breaks down the hidden connection between stress, hormones, and energy and why stress is actually the second half of your metabolism. Learn how to identify your hidden stressors (it’s not just emotional-it’s physical, chemical, and lifestyle too), plus a simple “Drains + Charges” experiment to help you recharge instead of just push harder. Inside, you’ll discover: Why you...
Your body’s not broken. It's talking. In this episode of The Menopause Method, Cam Allen shares how sleep is your body’s nightly feedback loop, a report card on how well you’re managing hormones, stress, and recovery in midlife. You’ll learn: ✨ How light and blue screens block melatonin and raise cortisol ✨ Why your body can’t produce melatonin and cortisol at the same time ✨ Simple bedtime rituals that help your nervous system feel safe enough to rest ✨ What your 3am wake-ups are really tr...
Welcome to a brand-new series on The Menopause Method all about biofeedback in menopause: How to listen to your body’s truth instead of chasing what worked years ago. In this episode, I share the raw story of my hysterectomy and how ignoring my body’s signals became the turning point that showed me why biofeedback matters in midlife. Together, we’ll explore how the 4 bodies, physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual, all give feedback you can learn to read. ✨ What you’ll learn in this epis...
Healthspan isn’t just about how long you live. It’s about why you live. In this episode of The Menopause Method, Cam Allen shares why purpose and belief are powerful longevity tools, just as important as food or exercise. Research shows that people with a strong sense of purpose live longer, recover faster, and are less likely to develop chronic disease. You’ll hear Cam’s own story of leaving teaching, walking through divorce and empty nest, and finding renewal in faith and community at 42....
Connection may be the most underrated medicine for longevity. Research shows that people with strong social ties cut their risk of early death by 50%, while loneliness raises it by 70%. As dangerous as smoking and worse than obesity. In this episode of The Menopause Method, Cam Allen shares why relationships, community, and even your relationship with yourself are as important for healthspan as food and exercise. From the Blue Zones to the famous Alameda County Study, to Harvard’s Counterclo...
Stress can literally shorten your life — but the right kind of stress can actually build resilience. In this episode of The Menopause Method, Cam Allen explores how stress impacts healthspan vs lifespan, and why reframing stress is one of the most powerful longevity tools for women in midlife. You’ll discover: How heavy stress increases disease risk and cuts years off lifespanWhy “go-go-go” living isn’t sustainable or true healthThe difference between harmful stress and healthy stress that b...
Healthspan, not just lifespan, is the goal in midlife. If you’re a woman in menopause or beyond, building muscle through strength training is the single best way to extend your healthspan, the years you feel strong, capable, and independent. In this episode of The Menopause Method, Cam Allen explains why muscle matters in menopause and how resistance training supports healthy aging. Walking is wonderful, but walking alone isn’t enough. Muscle is the true armor of aging. You’ll discover: Wha...
Feeling drained, stuck, or overwhelmed by clutter? In this episode of The Menopause Method Podcast, Cam Allen sits down with Dr. Christine Li — clinical psychologist, productivity expert, and the Procrastination Coach — to explore the surprising ways clutter robs your energy in midlife. We dive into: Why clutter holds energetic weight (and what it’s costing you).How clearing just one drawer or corner can free up mental and physical energy.The emotional connection between procrastination, sel...
You’ve probably seen women walking with weighted vests and wondered—do they actually work, or is it just another fad? In this episode of The Menopause Method, I’m breaking down everything you need to know about weighted vests for women in menopause and midlife. We’ll cover: The benefits of weighted vests for bone health, muscle strength, and metabolism after 45What to expect when you start using oneTips for choosing the right vest and using it safelyWhy weighted vests are a tool, not a magic...
Your midlife health doesn’t have to be a choice between science and intuition. In this episode of The Menopause Method, I’m sharing how the two work together to help women over 45 feel strong, steady, and in control again. We’ll cover the 3 physical “dial movers” for menopause health: whole food nutrition, strength training, and daily movement: and how to support your mental, emotional, and spiritual health so your results actually last. Whether you’re navigating perimenopause, menopause, o...
What you think and say becomes instructions for your body and it follows them perfectly. In midlife, your thoughts aren’t just passing ideas; they’re powerful nervous system tools that can change how you feel, act, and show up every day. In this episode of 50 Something with Cam Allen, we’ll talk about: How your thoughts create your physical reality Why your unconscious mind follows directions, even unhelpful ones Simple mindset shifts that help your body feel safe and supported How to us...
If you’ve been beating yourself up for not following through...on workouts, healthy habits, or that to-do list ... it’s not because you’re lazy, unmotivated, or lacking discipline. In midlife, your body and nervous system are often choosing safety over strategy. In this episode of 50 Something with Cam Allen, we talk about: Why resistance, low energy, or procrastination might actually be nervous system dysregulation How the freeze response shows up in midlife (and why it’s not a personal f...
Midlife isn’t a breakdown. It’s a recalibration. If you’ve been wondering whether this is a midlife crisis or feeling like things are falling apart, what if they’re actually falling into place? In this episode of 50 Something with Cam Allen, we’ll cover: Why midlife is a turning point, not an ending How your body is changing on purpose during menopause and perimenopause. Why old strategies no longer work and why that’s a good thing How to embrace midlife as a portal, not a pause This cha...
Losing strength after 45? You’re not imagining it. In this episode of 50 Something with Cam Allen, we’re talking about muscle loss in menopause- why it happens, what it affects (hint: it’s not just your body), and what actually helps. If you’ve been feeling tired, softer, or like your old workouts just aren’t working anymore… this is your turning point. We’ll cover: – Why strength training is different in midlife – The surprising ways muscle affects your mood, metabolism, and nervous syste...
Bone density loss speeds up after menopause, but most women don’t know it’s happening… until it’s too late. In this episode of The Menopause Method, we’re talking about how to build strong bones after 45, and why midlife is the most important time to support your skeletal system. You’ll learn: What causes bone loss during menopause10 simple, holistic ways to prevent osteoporosis and osteopeniaHow to improve bone density naturally with strength training, impact movement, nutrition, and stres...
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