You're Not Broken: My 30lb Weight Gain & How I Recovered (Ep. 1.1)

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The Meno Collective Podcast

Catharine Adams

9 episodes

2 days ago

Hey, I'm Catharine Adams, and welcome to The Meno Collective Podcast! I'm an evidence-based perimenopause nutrition and mindset coach, and I'm here to help you cut through the confusion and overwhelm around midlife hormonal changes. My mission? To translate complex science into clear, compassionate, and practical strategies... without any pseudoscience, magic pills, or detox teas. Every week, I'll dive deep into the real science of perimenopause and menopause, give you actionable tips for managing symptoms, nourishing your body, adapting your fitness, and building emotional resilience. You'll hear real-life stories from women just like you—women who aren't just surviving midlife, but thriving through it. If you're ready to: ~Finally understand what's actually happening in your body, ~Feel seen, validated, and supported (without fear-based advice), ~Make small but powerful changes that boost your energy, mood, and confidence, …then you're exactly where you belong. Think of this podcast as your trusted companion through the entire perimenopause transition, no matter if you're just noticing the first signs or deep in the thick of it. Together, we'll make midlife your most empowered chapter yet. Why? Because we deserve it! You're not broken, you're not alone, and your best years are waiting for you. Let's GO!! 🩷

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You're Not Broken: My 30lb Weight Gain & How I Recovered (Ep. 1.1)

The Meno Collective Podcast

9 minutes 3 seconds

6 months ago

You're Not Broken: My 30lb Weight Gain & How I Recovered (Ep. 1.1)

Welcome to the premiere episode of The Meno Collective Podcast: where science meets sisterhood and midlife wellness gets real.

Welcome to the very first episode of The Meno Collective Podcast, where I'm cutting through the confusion and giving you real, evidence-based strategies (no detox teas or supplements here!) to finally reclaim your health, strength, and sanity in midlife.

In this episode, I'll share my own perimenopause story: gaining weight despite clean eating and macro tracking, tossing and turning all night, feeling anxious, and being totally gaslit by doctors who told me "it's just aging." Yep, even though I was already a certified coach and nutritionist, I still felt lost.

You'll hear exactly how I flipped the script by diving into the research, experimenting with evidence-based strategies, and ultimately creating The Meno Collective Framework —a simple, four-part system that's now helping women everywhere take back control of their bodies, minds, and lives.

Here's what you'll learn in this episode:

Why the old "eat less, move more" advice can totally backfire in perimenopause
How shifting hormones impact fat storage, sleep quality, and your body's recovery
The four key pillars of The Meno Collective Framework:
1. Roadmap: Figuring out your personal hormone journey
2. Nourish: Sustainable nutrition without extremes or fads
3. Move: Exercise that's supportive, not punishing
4. Flourish: Mindset, stress management, and daily lifestyle strategies
The truth about what's really happening with your metabolism in your 40s and 50s
Plus, I'll introduce you to Claire, a real client who transformed her health simply by shifting her focus to protein-first eating and ditching restrictive rules.

Key moments you'll want to listen for:

00:32 – My closet struggles, sleepless nights, and wondering, "Am I going crazy?"
01:47 – My real story: clean eating, tracking macros, and STILL gaining weight
02:38 – Doctors dismissed me, my symptoms ignored, and that shame spiraled
03:30 – Why "eat less, move more" doesn't work anymore
04:15 – Introducing the four pillars of my Meno Collective Framework
06:15 – Claire's amazing transformation: From exhausting fasted cardio to protein-powered strength
07:41 – Remember—You're not broken, you're adapting (and now you're empowered!)
08:45 – Thriving through perimenopause IS possible, and it starts right here

Resources mentioned:

🎁 Free Download: Perimenopause Symptom Decoder (link in the show notes!)

And remember, you're not broken. You're not lazy. You're navigating something no one prepared you for, but I'm here to help you thrive through it. 🩷 ~ Catharine

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The Macro Mindset with Coach Catharine

⚕️ MEDICAL DISCLAIMER
The content in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.