Welcome Back! Forget everything you’ve been told about metabolism, weight loss, and hormones after 40—because most of it? Oversimplified junk. In this episode, I’m joined by registered dietitian and research sleuth Maryann Jacobsen to unpack what’s really happening to your body in perimenopause and menopause—and why standard advice like “just eat less and move more” often backfires.
We talk about why muscle is metabolic gold, how ovulation and progesterone matter even when pregnancy isn’t your goal, and how chasing ultra-leanness can disrupt your cycle, slow recovery, and sabotage long-term health.
You'll learn:
-Why midlife isn’t just a phase—it’s a biological shift
-How estrogen and progesterone actually work (and why progesterone is wildly underrated)
-The truth about body fat, fertility, and bone density
-How to use biofeedback—not calorie counters—to optimize your metabolism
-Why DEXA scans > the bathroom scale
- The midlife stress-hormone connection no one talks about
We’re rewriting the midlife your body isn’t broken, it’s brilliant.
🎧 Listen in if you’ve ever wondered:
“Why does everything feel harder in my 40s?”
“Do I have to lose weight to be healthy?”
“Is hormone replacement therapy just about estrogen?”
“How can I build strength and energy without burning out?”
Let’s break up with burnout and finally understand the hormone puzzle piece by piece.
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