THE PERIOD WHISPERER PODCAST - Perimenopause, Menopause, Cortisol, Weight Loss, Hormone Balancing, Insomnia, Hot Flashes, Night Sweats, Libido, Your Guide To Thriving In MidLife

Toxic overload is more common than you think.In this conversation, I’m joined by board-certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, Michele Scarlet. We unpack toxic overload and how it becomes the “cup that spills over” in perimenopause, triggering weight gain, brain fog, insomnia, hormonal chaos, and nervous system dysregulation. Listen in and learn how to lower your toxic load without extreme cleanses, punishment, or fear.Episode Timeline: 00:00 – Episode Preview00:20 – Podcast Intro03:52 – Michelle’s Breast Implant Story06:06 – Rapid Weight Gain Truth08:59 – Overflowing Toxic Cup10:18 – How Detox Actually Works13:29 – Liver Processes Everything15:43 – First Steps: Food + Poop18:31 – Pick Your Poison19:45 – Daily Detox Habits25:37 – Why Weight Drops Fast28:00 – Nervous System As Toxin31:13 – When Exercise Becomes Toxic34:29 – Detox Done Wrong Risks36:22 – Grace In Perimenopause37:55 – Where to Connect with Michelle ScarlettConnect with Michele Scarlet:Website - https://www.michelescarlet.com/about Instagram - @michelescarlet_🔗 Links & Resources🌐Beam Minerals: https://www.beamminerals.com/?oid=4&affid=1227(USE DISCOUNT CODE: BRIA at checkout for 20% off) 🌐AG1: DrinkAG1.com/BRIA (for a free $76 gift when you try AG1) 🌐 Website: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/🎧 Listen to past episodes: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/the-period-whisperer-podcast📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Make Nutrition Easy In Perimenopause: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/offers/rVsL2APG/checkout📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Peptides For Perimenopause: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/offers/7Xa9HvoH/checkout 📩 Book a Free Discovery Call: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/hormonebreakthrough Connect with me: Connect with Bria on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bria_period_whisperer/ Learn more about Bria’s coaching program: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/Coaching Subscribe to The Period Whisperer Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-period-whisperer-podcast-perimenopause-menopause/id1617315546 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5w8w0KbRuDwOUoBMzeFOOO YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@bria_period_whisperer 

When life feels chaotic, it’s easy to neglect your health. But your body is constantly sending signals that deserve attention.In this episode, I share five key insights to help you protect your central nervous system and navigate the stress that comes with midlife. We’ll explore the importance of setting boundaries to prevent burnout, listening to your body’s needs so you can make decisions that nourish you, and learning from your triggers to break free from negative cycles. We’ll also dive into how to recognize the signals your body is sending about stress and how to manage them, and I’ll guide you through the process of creating a more balanced, sustainable approach to health.Tune in now to discover five powerful insights that will help you restore balance in midlife!Episode Timeline: 00:00 – Episode Preview00:35 – Podcast Intro03:26 – Protect Your Nervous System06:40 – Set Boundaries Around Stress08:45 – Acts Of Kindness Reset09:15 – Burnout Changes Everything11:50 – Foundations Before Optimization12:30 – Listen To Your Body15:40 – Learn From Your Triggers18:20 – Stop The Spiral19:45 – Why Survival Mode Happens22:10 – Compassion For Your Body24:20 – Six Human Needs Explained26:40 – Growth And Contribution28:43 - Finding Fulfillment in Chaos🔗 Links & Resources🌐Beam Minerals: https://www.beamminerals.com/?oid=4&affid=1227(USE DISCOUNT CODE: BRIA at checkout for 20% off) 🌐AG1: DrinkAG1.com/BRIA (for a free $76 gift when you try AG1) 🌐 Website: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/🎧 Listen to past episodes: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/the-period-whisperer-podcast📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Make Nutrition Easy In Perimenopause: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/offers/rVsL2APG/checkout📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Peptides For Perimenopause: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/offers/7Xa9HvoH/checkout 📩 Book a Free Discovery Call: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/hormonebreakthrough Connect with me: Connect with Bria on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bria_period_whisperer/ Learn more about Bria’s coaching program: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/Coaching Subscribe to The Period Whisperer Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-period-whisperer-podcast-perimenopause-menopause/id1617315546 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5w8w0KbRuDwOUoBMzeFOOO YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@bria_period_whisperer 

Is midlife leaving you lost? Here’s how to find your way backIn today’s conversation with Karen Chong, we’re diving into the transformative power of frequency work,  a simple but profound practice that can help you release the emotional blocks keeping you stuck. Karen explains how your energy plays a major role in shaping your life, from stress and health struggles to feeling out of sync in midlife. She shares real-life examples of how shifting your frequency can bring more peace, clarity, and alignment into your world. If you’re curious about how energy work can shift your reality, this episode is packed with eye-opening insights you won’t want to miss.Episode timeline: 00:02 - Welcome to the Podcast01:03 - Karen's Journey from Crisis to Healing05:38 - Discovering the Power of Frequency Work09:17 - The Matrix Moment: Expanding Perception14:33 - How Frequency Influences Your Physical Reality16:39 - Shifting Your Energy for Transformation19:18 - Releasing Distortion Patterns for Clarity26:34 - The Link Between Frequency 28:31 - Redefining Perfection 35:25 - How Frequency Work Can Change Your Life39:08 - Understanding the Impact of Timelines44:52 - Exploring the Concept of Timelines49:26 - Real-Life Changes Through Frequency Work53:25 - How to Start Your Frequency Journey57:03 - Closing Thoughts and InvitationConnect with Karen Cheong: Website: https://www.sphericalluminosity.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spherical_luminosity/ Go to instagram DM her Reboot111 Resonance reboot bundle FOR FREE (Normally $600) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SphericalLuminosity  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SphericalLuminosity🔗 Links & Resources🌐Beam Minerals: https://www.beamminerals.com/?oid=4&affid=1227(USE DISCOUNT CODE: BRIA at checkout for 20% off) 🌐AG1: DrinkAG1.com/BRIA (for a free $76 gift when you try AG1) 🌐 Website: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/🎧 Listen to past episodes: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/the-period-whisperer-podcast📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Make Nutrition Easy In Perimenopause: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/offers/rVsL2APG/checkout📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Peptides For Perimenopause: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/offers/7Xa9HvoH/checkout 📩 Book a Free Discovery Call: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/hormonebreakthrough 

If you’re scared to start peptides because you don’t want to be on them forever, listen in.In today’s conversation, I’m answering one of the most common and quietly loaded questions women ask me about peptide therapy: Do I have to stay on this forever? We’re unpacking where that fear really comes from, why it makes total sense, and how peptides are actually meant to be used in the body. I’ll walk you through the difference between support and dependency, what it looks like when peptides are working with your physiology (not replacing it), and why “forever” is usually the wrong framework altogether. We’ll also talk about timing, plateaus, and how to know when it’s time to continue, pause, or step back. Press play if you want clarity before committing to peptides, without fear or pressureEpisode Timeline: 00:00 - Episode Preview01:27 - Podcast Intro 03:31 - Stress and Health Breakdown06:26 - Results & Dependency Concerns09:31 - How Peptides Work12:07 - Expectations of Results14:00 - Phases of Results: 1-4 Weeks16:57 - When to Cycle or Stop Peptides17:01 - Receptive Rest Periods20:10 - Plateaus & Adjusting Protocol25:00 - Importance of Foundation in Health27:00 - Peptides as Tools, Not Lifelines🔗 Links & Resources🌐Beam Minerals: https://www.beamminerals.com/?oid=4&affid=1227(USE DISCOUNT CODE: BRIA at checkout for 20% off) 🌐AG1: DrinkAG1.com/BRIA (for a free $76 gift when you try AG1) 🌐 Website: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/🎧 Listen to past episodes: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/the-period-whisperer-podcast📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Make Nutrition Easy In Perimenopause: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/offers/rVsL2APG/checkout📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Peptides For Perimenopause: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/offers/7Xa9HvoH/checkout 📩 Book a Free Discovery Call: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/hormonebreakthrough 

Your body is responding to how hard you’ve been pushing.Elizabeth explains the concept of hormonal and metabolic “debt,” why sex hormones are often the first system to be underfunded, and how productivity culture trains women to ignore early warning signs. Episode Timeline: 01:15 – Elizabeth’s Burnout Story03:00 – Chronic Stress Builds Slowly05:20 – Productivity And Self-Worth07:55 – The Body Defines Stress09:30 – Stress Isn’t Mental12:30 – Ignoring Early Body Signals14:45 – Vital Reserve Explained16:05 – Chronic Stress Becomes Debt17:30 – Why Symptoms Are Dismissed19:50 – Health Debt In Midlife22:40 – Exercise As Energy Cost25:52 – Stress And Early Menopause27:30 – Hormones And Vital Reserve29:10 – Rethinking Menopause Meaning32:20 – No Quick Fix Solution36:15 – Trial And Error Trap41:30 – Beyond “Feeling Neutral”51:00 – Final Takeaways And SupportAbout Elizabeth Gaines:Elizabeth Gaines is Director of Education at Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® (FDN), where she leads curriculum design, live training and mentor development for one of the world’s most respected functional health certification programs. Free exclusive access to “FDN Methodology in Action” case study series at https://fdntraining.com/theperiodwhispererConnect with Elizabeth Gaines:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FunctionalDiagnosticNutrition/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fdntraining/ You Tube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7xDnEKCe9gKeWZ2vbE3C8w  Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/san-diego-natural-health-&-fitness-ctr/  Podcast - https://www.functionaldiagnosticnutrition.com/health-detective-podcast/  🔗 Links & Resources🌐Beam Minerals: https://www.beamminerals.com/?oid=4&affid=1227(USE DISCOUNT CODE: BRIA at checkout for 20% off) 🌐AG1: DrinkAG1.com/BRIA (for a free $76 gift when you try AG1) 🌐 Website: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/🎧 Listen to past episodes: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/the-period-whisperer-podcast📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Make Nutrition Easy In Perimenopause: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/offers/rVsL2APG/checkout📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Peptides For Perimenopause: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/offers/7Xa9HvoH/checkout 📩 Book a Free Discovery Call: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/hormonebreakthrough 

What if a simple injection could boost your energy, improve your sleep, and support your overall health during perimenopause?I’m sharing my personal journey, the wins, the challenges, and everything I’ve learned along the way, so you can decide if peptides might be the right tool for you.Tune in as I talk about my experience with peptides, what’s worked, what hasn’t, and why listening to your body is key.Episode Timeline: 00:01 – Episode Preview01:27 – Podcast Intro04:10 – Listening to Body Signals06:45 – Refocusing on Peptides08:48 – What Peptides Really Are10:30 – My Peptide Journey Begins14:40 – Foundations Before Peptides16:55 – Defining My Health Challenges19:20 – Why I Chose Each Peptide21:55 – What Changed Fast24:46 – What Takes Time26:44 – Why Lab Testing Matters29:10 – What Didn’t Change31:05 – What’s Next For Me34:10 – When to Shift Strategy36:30 – Peptides: Icing on Cake39:05 – How to Know You’re Ready42:10 – Final Takeaways & Next Steps🔗 Links & Resources🌐Beam Minerals: https://www.beamminerals.com/?oid=4&affid=1227(USE DISCOUNT CODE: BRIA at checkout for 20% off) 🌐AG1: DrinkAG1.com/BRIA (for a free $76 gift when you try AG1) 🌐 Website: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/🎧 Listen to past episodes: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/the-period-whisperer-podcast📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Make Nutrition Easy In Perimenopause: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/offers/rVsL2APG/checkout📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Peptides For Perimenopause: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/offers/7Xa9HvoH/checkout 📩 Book a Free Discovery Call: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/hormonebreakthrough 

What if some of the health habits you’ve been praised for are actually making things harder on your body?I brought in physical therapist Christina Walsh to help make sense of pelvic floor health and why some popular health trends can quietly make things worse in midlife.This episode is about learning how to work with your body again, instead of unknowingly adding more stress to a system that’s already compensating.If you’ve ever wondered whether there’s a smarter, safer way forward, this conversation will bring clarity you didn’t know you were missing. Tune in now!Episode Timeline: 00:01 – Welcome & Guest Intro01:22 – Why Pelvic Floor Matters02:01 – Christina’s Personal Journey06:41 – Research Behind Their Method08:22 – Symptoms Women Normalize09:15 – Leaks, Urgency, Pain11:22 – Why Symptoms Worsen Over Time13:35 – Hormones and Pelvic Floor15:30 – Estrogen and Tissue Changes17:43 – When It Becomes a Problem19:50 – Pelvic Floor Quiz Explained23:03 – Weighted Vests and Risk23:51 – Why Pressure Causes Harm28:30 – Warning Signs to Stop31:04 – Daily Habits That Help33:22 – Why Rest Is Healing35:00 – Other Risky Health Trends39:36 – Why Kegels Can Worsen46:32 – Pelvic Floor and Pleasure49:06 – Rebuilding Trust With BodyPromo Code: BRIA (for $50 off the Signature Program for your listeners and a $50 thank-you gift for you each time the coupon code is used)Connect with Christina Walsh:Root Cause Quiz: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/tinklerquiz  Decompression position: https://www.tightenyourtinkler.com/backandhiprelief  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tighten.your.tinkler/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tightenyourtinkler  Website: https://www.tightenyourtinkler.com 🔗 Links & Resources🌐Beam Minerals: https://www.beamminerals.com/?oid=4&affid=1227(USE DISCOUNT CODE: BRIA at checkout for 20% off) 🌐AG1: DrinkAG1.com/BRIA (for a free $76 gift when you try AG1) 🌐 Website: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/🎧 Listen to past episodes: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/the-period-whisperer-podcast📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Make Nutrition Easy In Perimenopause: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/offers/rVsL2APG/checkout📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Peptides For Perimenopause: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/offers/7Xa9HvoH/checkout 📩 Book a Free Discovery Call: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/hormonebreakthrough 

As a woman, testosterone is actually one of your most underrated hormones—yet it's key to your vitality. Here are all the reasons why.Testosterone is more important for women than we’ve been led to believe and it’s time to understand why. In this episode, I’m revealing how testosterone influences your energy, confidence, and even your muscle tone. From your ovaries to your adrenal glands, I’m breaking down how this hormone is produced and why its decline in midlife can lead to frustration. We’ll also dive into how stress, sleep, and even diet can affect your testosterone levels. If you’ve been feeling off, unmotivated, or like your spark is fading, this episode will help you understand what’s really going on.Get ready for a game-changing understanding of your body’s needs, tune in now!Episode Timeline: 00:07 - Intro & Spark Check01:13 - Testosterone: Not Just for Men01:43 - Women Have More Testosterone00:53 - Why Testosterone Matters14:09 - Testosterone: Your Inner Fire02:03 - How Testosterone Affects Women07:15 - Understanding Testosterone02:47 - Testosterone Decline in Midlife11:41 - Symptoms of Low Testosterone15:24 - Causes of Testosterone Drop18:00 - Birth Control’s Impact on Testosterone21:03 - How Stress Affects Testosterone23:44 - Hormone Replacement Therapy Warning27:02 - How to Support Testosterone Naturally27:16 - Reclaiming Vitality and Strength🔗 Links & Resources🌐Beam Minerals: https://www.beamminerals.com/?oid=4&affid=1227(USE DISCOUNT CODE: BRIA at checkout for 20% off) 🌐AG1: DrinkAG1.com/BRIA (for a free $76 gift when you try AG1) 🌐 Website: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/🎧 Listen to past episodes: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/the-period-whisperer-podcast📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Make Nutrition Easy In Perimenopause: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/offers/rVsL2APG/checkout📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Peptides For Perimenopause: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/offers/7Xa9HvoH/checkout 📩 Book a Free Discovery Call: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/hormonebreakthrough 

If you’ve ever been dismissed, talked over, or told your hormone symptoms are “just part of aging,” this conversation will change how you think about HRT and hormones.Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is often presented as a simple solution. But for many women, it can become confusing, frustrating, or even makes them feel worse. This episode breaks down why that happens, what most women are never told about hormones, and why HRT is never just about adding more estrogen or progesterone. We explore how hormone metabolism, gut health, liver detox, thyroid function, genetics, and proper testing all play a critical role in whether HRT actually helps or backfires. I’m joined by my dear friend and mentor, Shauna Gourley, a functional health and human potential coach who guides women through perimenopause and menopause after her own hormone crash and medical gaslighting.Tune in for a clear, honest conversation about HRT and hormones that will help you understand what your body is actually asking for, before you make another health decision.Episode Timeline: 00:00 – Welcome + Hormone Focus01:20 – Why Progesterone Matters03:10 – Progesterone vs Estrogen04:40 – Perimenopause Progesterone Drop06:10 – Menopause Hormone Changes07:50 – Low Progesterone Symptoms10:10 – High Progesterone Symptoms12:00 – Stress Drains Progesterone14:30 – Blood Sugar + Hormones16:20 – Thyroid and Progesterone18:00 – Gut Health and Hormones20:00 – Why Testing Matters22:40 – Progesterone Types Explained25:10 – Bioidentical vs Synthetic28:30 – Is Progesterone Safe?31:00 – Talking to Your Doctor33:40 – Detox Before HRT36:00 – Support Progesterone Naturally39:30 – Final Hormone Takeaways🔗 Links & Resources🌐Beam Minerals: https://www.beamminerals.com/?oid=4&affid=1227(USE DISCOUNT CODE: BRIA at checkout for 20% off) 🌐AG1: DrinkAG1.com/BRIA (for a free $76 gift when you try AG1) 🌐 Website: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/🎧 Listen to past episodes: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/the-period-whisperer-podcast📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Make Nutrition Easy In Perimenopause: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/offers/rVsL2APG/checkout📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Peptides For Perimenopause: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/offers/7Xa9HvoH/checkout 📩 Book a Free Discovery Call: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/hormonebreakthrough 

Sisters, if your sleep, mood, and patience vanished, this episode will explain why.Progesterone is so much more than a “pregnancy hormone,” and it quietly influences your mood, sleep, nervous system, and emotional stability in midlife. In this conversation, I break down what actually happens to progesterone in perimenopause and menopause, why symptoms like anxiety, night waking, irritability, and feeling wired-but-tired show up, and how low versus high progesterone can feel very different in your body.  We also look at the root causes that drain progesterone long before menopause and why hormone therapy without proper testing can backfire. If you want to understand what your body is asking for and stop guessing, tune in now.Episode Timeline: 0:00 – Podcast Intro1:40 – What Progesterone Really Does3:50 – Progesterone in Perimenopause5:10 – Progesterone in Menopause6:40 – Signs of Low Progesterone8:10 – Signs of High Progesterone9:40 – Why Progesterone Drops Early12:30 – Stress, Food, and Hormones14:40 – Gut and Thyroid Connection16:20 – Why Hormone Testing Matters18:10 – Progesterone vs Progestins20:00 – Is Progesterone Safe21:40 – Talking to Your Doctor23:40 – Supporting Progesterone Naturally26:00 – Final Takeaway and Next Steps🔗 Links & Resources🌐Beam Minerals: https://www.beamminerals.com/?oid=4&affid=1227(USE DISCOUNT CODE: BRIA at checkout for 20% off) 🌐AG1: DrinkAG1.com/BRIA (for a free $76 gift when you try AG1) 🌐 Website: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/🎧 Listen to past episodes: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/the-period-whisperer-podcast📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Make Nutrition Easy In Perimenopause: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/offers/rVsL2APG/checkout📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Peptides For Perimenopause: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/offers/7Xa9HvoH/checkout 📩 Book a Free Discovery Call: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/hormonebreakthrough  Grab THE PERI RESET PLAYBOOK™ Here: The Step-by-Step Plan to Sleep Again, Lose the Bloat, Stabilize Your Moods & Finally See the Scale Move https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/playbook

Fertility is often treated like a guarantee until it isn’t.I wanted this conversation because I see so many women doing everything “right” in life, only to feel blindsided when fertility doesn’t align with their timeline. We talk about why fertility is not one thing, how egg quality and quantity change over time, and why having regular cycles doesn’t always mean fertility is intact. Episode Timeline: 00:00 – Episode Preview01:31 – Podcast Intro02:05 – Queen of Egg Freezing05:24 – Egg Quality Matters Most06:19 – Pregnancy After Menopause07:19 – Be Your Own Egg Donor32:16 – Where to Find Dr. JamieAbout Dr. Jaime Knopman: Is a double board-certified reproductive endocrinologist, Director of Fertility Preservation at CCRM Fertility New York, and author of the forthcoming book Own Your Fertility: From Egg Freezing to Surrogacy, How to Take Charge of Your Body and Your Future, (Countryman Press, Jan 13th, 2026). Known nationally as the “Queen of Egg Freezing,” Dr. Knopman’s approach to reproductive care is both scientific and radically humanConnect with Dr. Jaime Knopman: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drjaimeknopman/ Website - https://www.ccrmivf.com/fertility/ Get Dr. Jaime Knopman’s book at - https://www.amazon.com/Own-Your-Fertility-Freezing-Surrogacy/dp/1324111488 🔗 Links & Resources🌐Beam Minerals: https://www.beamminerals.com/?oid=4&affid=1227(USE DISCOUNT CODE: BRIA at checkout for 20% off) 🌐AG1: DrinkAG1.com/BRIA (for a free $76 gift when you try AG1) 🌐 Website: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/🎧 Listen to past episodes: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/the-period-whisperer-podcast📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Make Nutrition Easy In Perimenopause: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/offers/rVsL2APG/checkout📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Peptides For Perimenopause: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/offers/7Xa9HvoH/checkout 📩 Book a Free Discovery Call: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/hormonebreakthrough  Grab THE PERI RESET PLAYBOOK™ Here: The Step-by-Step Plan to Sleep Again, Lose the Bloat, Stabilize Your Moods & Finally See the Scale Move https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/playbook

Okay, let’s talk about the hormone that quietly changed everything.Estrogen has been quietly influencing your body for decades, and most women don’t realize how much until it starts changing. In this episode, I walk you through why symptoms like brain fog, weight changes, mood shifts, and sleep issues often show up together, and why they’re so easy to dismiss or mislabel. We unpack how estrogen affects your brain, bones, metabolism, and gut, and what actually matters when it comes to hormone therapy. This conversation is about understanding what’s happening in your body so you can stop guessing, ask better questions, and make choices that actually support you.If you want clarity instead of confusion when it comes to your hormones, this is where to start.Episode Timeline: 00:01 – Episode Preview01:09 – Podcast Intro03:15 – Estrogen Runs The Show06:53 – Foundations Before Hormones07:25 – Estrogen Is A Family12:05 – Perimenopause Estrogen Rollercoaster15:10 – Low Estrogen Symptoms18:40 – High Estrogen Explained20:10 – Detox Changes Estrogen Symptoms22:55 – Estrogen & Weight Gain26:30 – HRT Options Explained29:05 – Progesterone Still Matters31:10 – Is Estrogen Therapy Safe34:20 – What To Do Next36:02 – Final Takeaway & Outro🔗 Links & Resources🌐Beam Minerals: https://www.beamminerals.com/?oid=4&affid=1227(USE DISCOUNT CODE: BRIA at checkout for 20% off) 🌐AG1: DrinkAG1.com/BRIA (for a free $76 gift when you try AG1) 🌐 Website: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/🎧 Listen to past episodes: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/the-period-whisperer-podcast📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Make Nutrition Easy In Perimenopause: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/offers/rVsL2APG/checkout📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Peptides For Perimenopause: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/offers/7Xa9HvoH/checkout 📩 Book a Free Discovery Call: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/hormonebreakthrough  Grab THE PERI RESET PLAYBOOK™ Here: The Step-by-Step Plan to Sleep Again, Lose the Bloat, Stabilize Your Moods & Finally See the Scale Move https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/playbook

There’s a reason so many women feel dismissed about their health.Tune in to learn why your experience matters and how to advocate for your health with confidence and clarity.Episode Timeline: 00:00 – Episode Preview01:17 – Podcast Intro01:38 – Why Meghan wrote this book04:27 – The education gap in women’s health06:58 – Talking about taboo topic17:07 – Become your health CEO18:06 – New rules for women’s health25:03 – Rethinking hormones27:32 – Your cycle is information31:59 – Midlife is an opportunity34:34 – Check in with your body35:51 – Changing relationship with alcohol39:53 – Believe your experience40:22 – How to get the bookAbout Meghan RabbittMeghan Rabbitt is an award-winning journalist and author of The New Rules of Women’s Health: Your Guide to Thriving at Every Age.Connect with Meghan Rabbitt:https://www.instagram.com/meghanrabbitt https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghan-rabbitt-04b80116/  https://newrulesofwomenshealth.com/ 🔗 Links & Resources🌐Beam Minerals: https://www.beamminerals.com/?oid=4&affid=1227(USE DISCOUNT CODE: BRIA at checkout for 20% off) 🌐AG1: DrinkAG1.com/BRIA (for a free $76 gift when you try AG1) 🌐 Website: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/🎧 Listen to past episodes: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/the-period-whisperer-podcast📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Make Nutrition Easy In Perimenopause: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/offers/rVsL2APG/checkout📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Peptides For Perimenopause: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/offers/7Xa9HvoH/checkout 📩 Book a Free Discovery Call: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/hormonebreakthrough  Grab THE PERI RESET PLAYBOOK™ Here: The Step-by-Step Plan to Sleep Again, Lose the Bloat, Stabilize Your Moods & Finally See the Scale Move https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/playbook

As a new year begins, instead of adding pressure, I want to offer nutrition guidance that supports your body right now.If you want nutrition to feel easier, calmer, and more doable this year, I’d love for you to listen in.Episode Timeline: 00:00 – Welcome + New Year Reset02:40 – Why Nutrition Matters Most05:10 – Why Nutrition Feels Hard07:15 – Energy Demand vs Supply11:45 – The Role of Pleasure13:40 – Cravings and Survival Mode15:05 – Understanding Metabolic Types18:30 – Testing What Fuels You21:10 – Stop Following Others’ Rules23:20 – Tracking Feelings, Not Calories25:20 – When Nutrition Still Isn’t WorkingResources:If nutrition still feels harder than it should, start with the foundations. I put everything from this episode into a short, practical mini course The Ultimate Guide to Making Nutrition Easy in Perimenopause, including the same tracking tools I use with my clients.👉 Get the guide here: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/offers/rVsL2APG/checkout If you’ve already worked on your foundations and still don’t feel better, it may be time to look deeper.Book a Hormone Breakthrough Call - https://calendly.com/briatheperiodwhisperer/private-coaching?month=2025-12 🔗 Links & Resources🌐Beam Minerals: https://www.beamminerals.com/?oid=4&affid=1227(USE DISCOUNT CODE: BRIA at checkout for 20% off) 🌐AG1: DrinkAG1.com/BRIA (for a free $76 gift when you try AG1) 🌐 Website: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/🎧 Listen to past episodes: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/the-period-whisperer-podcast📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Make Nutrition Easy In Perimenopause: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/offers/rVsL2APG/checkout📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Peptides For Perimenopause: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/offers/7Xa9HvoH/checkout 📩 Book a Free Discovery Call: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/hormonebreakthrough  Grab THE PERI RESET PLAYBOOK™ Here: The Step-by-Step Plan to Sleep Again, Lose the Bloat, Stabilize Your Moods & Finally See the Scale Move https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/playbook

If you’re ready to make 2026 the year you finally feel strong, energized, confident, and in control of your body again — this episode is your roadmap.Perimenopause doesn’t have to feel like the season where everything falls apart. With the right strategy, clarity, and support, it can be the moment you step into your most powerful, optimized self. Today, I’m breaking down the five exact steps every midlife woman must take to create a metabolism that works with her hormones — not against them.Inside this episode, you’ll learn:✨ The #1 mindset shift women in perimenopause need before any health plan can work ✨ Why your body needs a strategic, hormone-supportive approach—not more restriction, more cardio, or more stress ✨ The essential steps to building an optimized metabolism in midlife (yes, even with fluctuating hormones) ✨ How to turn your daily habits into a system that your brain, body, and hormones can actually follow ✨ The kind of environment that guarantees success—and the one that quietly sabotages your results ✨ The role of clarity, consistency, and nervous system regulation in sustainable fat loss and hormone balanceYou’ll walk away with a simple, repeatable framework you can start using immediately—one that helps you sleep better, reduce inflammation, build lean muscle, balance your hormones, lose stubborn midsection weight, and feel more like yourself again.If you’ve ever said, “I just want to feel good in my body,” this is your blueprint. If 2025 felt chaotic, scattered, or exhausting, this episode will give you the focus, direction, and confidence you need for a complete transformation in 2026.Your most optimized body in perimenopause is not a fantasy—it’s a strategy. And it starts here.🔗 Links & Resources🌐Beam Minerals: https://www.beamminerals.com/?oid=4&affid=1227(USE DISCOUNT CODE: BRIA at checkout for 20% off) 🌐AG1: DrinkAG1.com/BRIA (for a free $76 gift when you try AG1) 🌐 Website: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/🎧 Listen to past episodes: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/the-period-whisperer-podcast📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Make Nutrition Easy In Perimenopause: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/offers/rVsL2APG/checkout📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Peptides For Perimenopause: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/offers/7Xa9HvoH/checkout 📩 Book a Free Discovery Call: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/hormonebreakthrough 

If you’re a woman in perimenopause who feels overwhelmed, discouraged, or confused about what your body is doing — this episode is the message your heart (and hormones!) need.As we close out the year, I’m pulling back the curtain on the five most important things I wish every client understood before starting their midlife healing journey. Whether you’ve worked with me personally or you’re navigating this season on your own, these insights will help you take back the driver’s seat of your health with clarity, confidence, and compassion.Inside this episode, you’ll learn:✨ Why becoming the CEO of your health and your body is the real game-changer in perimenopause ✨ How healing is like solving a 10,000-piece puzzle—and why strategy, consistency, and support matter more than perfection ✨ The mindset shift that transforms your relationship with your body (including how to talk to her, guide her, and set boundaries that support healing) ✨ Why your environment—who you surround yourself with, what you consume, and the pressures you carry—can make or break your results ✨ The truth about identity, intention, and what it really takes to create lasting change in midlifeI’m also sharing behind-the-scenes lessons from some of the incredible women I’ve worked with this year — the challenges we navigated together, the breakthroughs we celebrated, and the universal patterns that show up when women finally decide to prioritize themselves.If you’re ready for a fresh start, a clearer path, and a more empowered relationship with your body as you step into 2026, this episode will help you get there with grace, strategy, and so much self-compassion.This is your invitation to lead your health, own your healing, and step into the next year with intention. Let’s do this together.🔗 Links & Resources🌐Beam Minerals: https://www.beamminerals.com/?oid=4&affid=1227(USE DISCOUNT CODE: BRIA at checkout for 20% off) 🌐AG1: DrinkAG1.com/BRIA (for a free $76 gift when you try AG1) 🌐 Website: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/🎧 Listen to past episodes: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/the-period-whisperer-podcast📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Make Nutrition Easy In Perimenopause: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/offers/rVsL2APG/checkout📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Peptides For Perimenopause: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/offers/7Xa9HvoH/checkout 📩 Book a Free Discovery Call: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/hormonebreakthrough 

If you’ve been told your bloodwork is “normal” but you still feel exhausted, foggy, inflamed, anxious, or stuck in your weight… this episode will be a game changer.In Episode 374 of The Period Whisperer Podcast, we break down the exact blood chemistry markers women in perimenopause should request, why they matter, and what they reveal that most doctors completely overlook.You’ll learn:✨ The truth about thyroid testing — and why TSH alone is NOT enough ✨ How to interpret a full iron panel in the context of fatigue + hair loss ✨ Why liver markers like ALT, AST, and GGT matter for estrogen detox ✨ The role of fasting insulin, glucose, and A1c in midlife weight gain ✨ How inflammation markers like hs-CRP influence perimenopause symptoms ✨ What free testosterone + SHBG reveal about libido and energy ✨ The key nutrient markers (D, B12, zinc, magnesium, selenium, iodine) every woman should track ✨ How to confidently advocate for these tests with your primary care providerIf you want a clear roadmap for understanding your body in perimenopause — not just being dismissed with “everything looks fine” — this episode is your toolkit.🔗 Links & ResourcesBeam Minerals: https://www.beamminerals.com/?oid=4&affid=1227(USE DISCOUNT CODE: BRIA at checkout for 20% off) AG1: DrinkAG1.com/BRIA (for a free $76 gift when you try AG1) Connect With Bria: 🌐 Website: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/ 🎧 Listen to past episodes: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/the-period-whisperer-podcast  📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Make Nutrition Easy In Perimenopause: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/offers/rVsL2APG/checkout 📩 Book a Free Discovery Call: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/hormonebreakthrough 

If you’ve been struggling with low energy, poor sleep, anxiety, brain fog, weight resistance, or feeling exhausted for no reason, this episode is about to blow your mind.In today’s episode of The Period Whisperer Podcast, we’re unpacking the HTMA Test (Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis) — one of the most underutilized but powerful tools for understanding your metabolism, stress load, and hormone health during perimenopause.You’ll learn:✨ What the HTMA test actually measures and why it reveals what blood testing can’t ✨ How mineral imbalances affect sleep, libido, mood, energy, and weight ✨ How to know if HTMA will help you break through stubborn symptoms ✨ Why you need an experienced practitioner to interpret mineral patterns ✨ The biggest lessons I’ve learned from running hundreds of HTMAs ✨ How mineral balancing can transform perimenopause — and your whole lifeIf you’ve ever wondered why your body feels overwhelmed, depleted, or unresponsive — even when you’re doing everything right — this episode will help you finally understand what’s going on beneath the surface.🔗 Links & ResourcesBeam Minerals: https://www.beamminerals.com/?oid=4&affid=1227(USE DISCOUNT CODE: BRIA at checkout for 20% off) AG1: DrinkAG1.com/BRIA (for a free $76 gift when you try AG1) Connect With Bria: 🌐 Website: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/ 🎧 Listen to past episodes: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/the-period-whisperer-podcast  📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Make Nutrition Easy In Perimenopause: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/offers/rVsL2APG/checkout 📩 Book a Free Discovery Call: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/hormonebreakthrough 

If you haven’t slept through the night since… you can’t remember when — this episode is for you. In this episode, I’m joined by women’s hormone expert Robin Nielsen to uncover why perimenopause seems to hijack your sleep, what’s really going on in your body, and the actionable steps you can take this week to finally get restorative, uninterrupted sleep again.Robin breaks down the misunderstood connection between sleep, cortisol, insulin, and hormone balance, why nighttime waking is NOT always “just hormones,” and how nutrient deficiencies, blood sugar issues, toxins, ferritin levels, digestion, and stress are quietly wrecking your sleep more than you realize.If you’ve been told to just “take melatonin,” “stop caffeine,” or “wait it out,” — you’re going to love this conversation. Robin brings raw honesty, science-backed wisdom, and a completely fresh perspective on how sleep drives every hormone in your body and how to become the CEO of your own circadian rhythm in perimenopause.In this episode, you’ll learn:The hidden reasons your sleep falls apart in perimenopause (and why it’s not only estrogen).Why cortisol and insulin are the two “sleep dictators” running the show.The practical, low-cost changes that dramatically improve sleep — without guesswork or overwhelm.Whether you’re dealing with night sweats, 2–4am wake-ups, racing thoughts, exhaustion, or feeling like you’re aging faster than you should — this episode will help you reclaim peaceful sleep, resilient hormones, and a life that flows again.This conversation will leave you feeling seen, empowered, and equipped with the clarity you’ve been searching for.✨ Three Key Takeaways1️⃣ Sleep is the foundation of hormone regulation — not the other way around. 2️⃣ Balancing cortisol and insulin is the missing link for midlife sleep success. 3️⃣ You must know YOUR body — symptoms show up differently for every woman, but the root causes are measurable and fixable.Learn More From Robin Here:Instagram: @robinanielsenWebsite: https://naturalhormonesolution.com/Sign up for Robin’s Hormone Reset Program: https://naturalhormonesolution.com/hormonereset/Natural Solutions for Hormone Balance Sisterhood Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/naturalsolutionshormonebalance/THE COMPLETE HORMONE ASSESSMENT:  naturalhormonesolution.com/bria 🌐 Website: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/ 🎧 Listen to past episodes: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/the-period-whisperer-podcast  📝 Take the 2-Minute Health Debt Quiz: https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/68ab9b1d8bbfc20015513285 📩 Book a Free Discovery Call: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/hormonebreakthrough 

If you struggle with symptoms like poor sleep, fatigue, bloating, anxiety, memory issues, stubborn weight, low libido, or food sensitivities, and your lab work always looks “normal,” this episode is going to change everything.In this week’s episode of The Period Whisperer, we’re diving deep into the GI MAP, the DNA-based stool test that uncovers infections, parasites, inflammation, malabsorption, leaky gut, microbiome imbalance — and how all of it connects to your hormones, metabolism, and mood.You’ll learn:✨ What the GI MAP actually measures and why it is more advanced than traditional stool testing ✨ How gut issues can cause sleep disruptions, hormone imbalance, anxiety, and weight resistance ✨ Why the GI MAP isn’t covered by insurance (and why you can use your HSA/FSA card) ✨ Why having an experienced practitioner interpret your results truly matters ✨ What I’ve learned after running hundreds of GI MAP tests in my practice ✨ The reason I run a GI MAP on myself annually — and why you may want to alsoIf you’ve been searching for answers, trying protocols, or buying supplements and still not getting better — your gut might be the real root cause.This is the episode that will help you finally understand your body — and build a plan that actually works.🌐 Website: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/ 🎧 Listen to past episodes: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/the-period-whisperer-podcast 📝 Take the 2-Minute Health Debt Quiz: https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/68ab9b1d8bbfc20015513285 📩 Book a Free Discovery Call: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/hormonebreakthrough