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

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 

If you’ve been doing everything right—eating clean, working out, tracking the numbers—yet still battling stubborn weight, exhaustion, or hormonal chaos… your liver may be the missing link no one is talking about.In this week’s episode of The Period Whisperer Podcast, I’m joined by the powerhouse herself, Coach Lisa Pickart, a 65-year-old nutritionist and health coach with over 45 years of experience helping midlife women finally break free from obesity, chronic stress, inflammation, and stalled weight loss.Lisa’s approach is bold and refreshing: your liver is the command center of your metabolism. And in perimenopause—when hormones fluctuate, stress spikes, and detox pathways slow down—most women don’t realize their liver is overwhelmed, congested, and unable to process the hormonal load their body is carrying.In this eye-opening conversation, we break down the liver–weight connection your doctor probably missed, how perimenopause stresses the liver even more, what symptoms signal you’re dealing with congestion, and the simple, practical steps women can take right now to support detoxification, energy, fat loss, and hormone balance.If you’re feeling stuck in your body, this episode will give you clarity, hope, and a roadmap.Key Takeaways1. The liver is the overlooked root cause of stubborn weight, fatigue, and hormone imbalance in perimenopause.Lisa explains how stress, toxins, estrogen fluctuations, poor sleep, alcohol, medications, and nutrient deficiencies overwhelm the liver—and how this drives weight gain, cravings, bloating, and inflammation.2. Most doctors miss liver congestion because standard labs don’t reveal functional stress.Lisa walks through the signs and symptoms women should look for—like waking up at 3am, belly fat, chemical sensitivity, skin issues, irritability, and stalled metabolism—and why they matter.3. You can start supporting your liver today with simple, powerful steps.From hydration to minerals to gentle movement, bitter foods, targeted supplements, and lifestyle shifts, Lisa shares the exact actions women can take to reduce inflammation and unlock weight loss in midlife.If you’re ready to understand your body on a deeper level and finally break through the invisible barrier standing between you and feeling like yourself again, this episode is a must-listen.🔗 Learn More from Lisa Pickart📸 Instagram: @lifebacksystem 🌐 Website: https://go.lifebacksystem.com/home ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/Connect with 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’ve been struggling with sleep, brain fog, stubborn weight, mood swings, low libido, or just feeling “off” in your body — even though you’re doing everything right — this episode is about to change the way you think about your hormones.In today’s episode of The Period Whisperer Podcast, I’m breaking down the DUTCH test in the simplest, most practical way possible. Whether you’ve never heard of it or you’ve always wondered if it’s worth the investment, you’ll learn:✨ What the DUTCH test actually measures (and why bloodwork often misses the real problem) ✨ How cortisol patterns, estrogen detox pathways, and hormone metabolites impact your sleep, mood, energy, and weight ✨ How to know if the DUTCH test can help YOU have better sleep, clearer thinking, higher libido, and easier weight loss ✨ Why it isn’t covered by insurance — but why you can use your HSA/FSA card ✨ Why you must have an experienced practitioner interpret your results ✨ The reason I run a DUTCH test on myself every year ✨ And why this is one of my favorite tools for helping midlife women feel like themselves againIf you’ve ever wished you could finally understand what your hormones are doing — and get a clear, personalized roadmap to support your body — this episode is a must-listen.🌐 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 

In this brand new episode, I’m joined by Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner Elizabeth Katzman, who works with women who feel like they’re “doing everything right” yet still battling fatigue, bloating, weight gain, anxiety, and hormonal chaos in perimenopause.Together, we unpack one of the least-discussed contributors to midlife symptoms: the long-term impact of hormonal birth control.Elizabeth breaks down how birth control affects every system of the female body—from thyroid function to bone density, minerals, gut health, hormone communication, inflammation, and even nervous system regulation. And most importantly, she explains how these effects can linger for years after stopping birth control, often showing up most dramatically in perimenopause.Whether you were on birth control for two years or twenty, whether you stopped in your 20s or are still on it in your 40s, this episode will help you understand your symptoms in a whole new way.In This Episode, We Cover:Elizabeth’s story and how she became an FDNHow hormonal birth control actually works inside the bodyThe silent, long-term “birth control hangover” that impacts women in midlifeWhat Elizabeth sees in her practice when women enter perimenopause after years on birth controlThe difference between stopping birth control young vs. staying on it into your 30s and 40sWhy birth control is still handed out to women in perimenopause—even when they don’t need contraceptionHow to safely support your hormones, thyroid, minerals, gut, and detox pathways after long-term hormonal birth controlElizabeth’s raw, unfiltered advice for every woman navigating perimenopauseHow to learn from and work with ElizabethKey TakeawaysHormonal birth control leaves functional imprints on the body—impacting thyroid conversion, bone density, mineral levels, gut permeability, inflammation, and clotting risk.Women often feel the effects most deeply during perimenopause, when the body is already undergoing major hormonal shifts.You can support and heal from the birth control hangover through mineral replenishment, gut repair, liver support, and hormone communication restoration.🔗 Links & Resources Learn More From Elizabeth Katzman📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strongchoices1 ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@strongchoices1 🌐 Website: https://StrongChoices.comConnect with 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’re a high-achieving woman in midlife who wants better health, more energy, deeper relationships, stronger finances, and a career that actually lights you up in 2026, this episode is your roadmap.Inside this powerful year-end coaching session, Bria breaks down the single most important step you must take right now (yes — in 2025!) to guarantee massive improvement in your health and hormones next year.This isn’t another “new year, new you” pep talk.It’s a grounded, research-backed strategy that Bria uses with her clients to help them finally get out of survival mode, stop burning out, and create real, lasting physiological change.You’ll walk away with:✔️ A clear, doable action plan to set yourself up for hormone balance in 2026 ✔️ The framework Bria uses with her private clients to create predictable results ✔️ A new way to think about your time, energy, boundaries, and daily decisions ✔️ The reason most midlife women stay stuck — and the shift that changes everything ✔️ Why this one step impacts not just your hormones, but your relationships, money, and career growth ✔️ The exact moves to make now so you don’t repeat another year of “trying everything but feeling worse”If you’re ready to feel better in your body, lighten the mental load, and create the kind of midlife that feels expansive instead of exhausting, hit play. Your 2026 self will thank you.Connect with 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 

In this validating episode, I’m joined by fitness and hormone health coach Molly McNamee, founder of MFit Workouts and expert in helping women balance stress hormones so they can finally shed stubborn weight without restrictive diets or punishing workouts.Together, we break down why the traditional “eat less, move more” approach that may have worked in your 20’s and 30’s is the exact thing sabotaging your metabolism, nervous system, and fat loss in perimenopause—especially if you’re a high-achieving woman juggling stress, responsibilities, and nonstop pressures.Molly shares how chronic stress, cortisol overload, over-training, under-eating, and nervous system dysregulation all block weight loss in midlife, plus what women can do instead to feel strong, energized, emotionally stable, and metabolically resilient again.This episode is essential listening for any woman who feels like her body is betraying her—or who’s tired of trying everything and still not seeing results.In This Episode, We Discuss:Why “eat less, move more” works when you’re younger… but backfires in perimenopauseSubtle signs of nervous system dysregulation that show up as weight gain, anxiety, cravings, burnout, and exhaustionThe truth about HIIT training, fasting, and hustle culture—and who they actually harmHow to rebuild a fitness routine that supports your hormones instead of stressing themWhere beginners should start (without overwhelm)What Molly does personally to keep her stress and nervous system regulatedHer unfiltered advice for every woman navigating perimenopauseHow to access Molly’s resources, coaching, and her Cortisol Checklist Key TakeawaysWeight loss resistance in perimenopause is often a stress and nervous system issue—not a willpower issue.Chronic overtraining and under-eating spike cortisol, which tells your body to store fat, increase cravings, and slow metabolism.Women in midlife need smarter, gentler, hormone-supportive fitness strategies—not more intensity, restriction, or pressure.🔗 Links & ResourcesLearn more from Molly:🌐 Website: https://mollymcnamee.com/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mfit.workouts/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itsmollyrae🧪 Cortisol Checklist: https://mollymcnamee.com/cortisol-checklistConnect with 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  

In this solo episode of The Period Whisperer Podcast, I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing the five things that have been on my mind lately—five mindset shifts, habits, and truths that are helping me stay grounded, energized, and aligned as I navigate my own perimenopause journey.These are the real, behind-the-scenes thoughts that are shaping my health decisions, guiding my daily choices, and helping me feel better in a season that can easily feel chaotic, confusing, or overwhelming. If you’ve been craving validation, direction, or that “okay, it’s not just me” moment… this is the episode to listen to.I talk about what’s working, what I’m rethinking, what I’m prioritizing, and the subtle but powerful shifts that continue to help me get out of health debt, stabilize my hormones, and build true peak performance in midlife.Whether you’re feeling stuck, exhausted, inflamed, overwhelmed, or simply unsure of your next step—there’s something here for you.In This Episode, You’ll Learn:The mindset shift that’s keeping me steady during hormonal chaosA simple habit I’m doubling down on that’s improving everything from sleep to moodWhat I’m noticing in my body that’s changing how I train and recoverA truth about stress and expectations that every midlife woman needs to hearThe one reframe that’s helping me stay consistent—even when life feels hardThis episode is a grounding breath, a reset button, and a roadmap—all wrapped into one. Tune in to hear the real thoughts guiding my perimenopause journey… and how they might transform yours too. Connect with 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

In this  episode, I sit down with functional health educator and author Caroline Allen to uncover one of the most overlooked foundations of midlife vitality: mineral replenishment. After years of doing “everything right” and still feeling burnt out, anxious, and depleted, Caroline discovered that mineral deficiency—not willpower, not mindset, not workouts—was the hidden root cause behind her symptoms. Now she’s on a mission to help women understand why minerals matter so deeply in perimenopause, how our modern world has stripped them from our food and water, and how to safely replenish them to restore energy, sleep, hormones, mood, and resilience. In this episode, we break down:  What minerals actually are and why they’re essential for hormone balance, mitochondria, and nervous system health How to know if you’re silently depleted (spoiler: most of us are) The biggest causes of depletion—from stress to soil quality to perimenopause physiology The best (and safest) ways to test mineral levels Why plant-based, full-spectrum minerals outperform conventional supplements Simple first steps to start nourishing your mineral stores today Caroline’s unfiltered advice for women navigating midlifeIf you’re feeling fatigued, fried, foggy, or frustrated… this conversation will help you finally understand why. Key TakeawaysMineral depletion is one of the most common—but ignored—drivers of perimenopause symptoms. Proper testing and full-spectrum mineral replenishment can profoundly improve energy, sleep, mood, and hormone balance. You’re not broken—you’re depleted. And replenishing minerals is a simple, powerful place to start.  🔗 Links & ResourcesLearn more from Caroline Alan:📚 The Mineral Reset (Hay House, April 2026 — preorder info coming soon)🌿 Website: https://www.carolinealan.com/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinealan.official/🌊 BEAM Minerals: https://beamminerals.com/📸 BEAM Minerals on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beamminerals/💻 Mineral Reset Book Info: http://mineralresetbook.comMentioned in the Episode:✨ BEAM Minerals Complete Women’s Kit✨ BEAM Advanced Set✨ 60-Day Liquid Plant-Based Minerals ProtocolConnect with 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