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

Bria Gadd - Integrative Nutrition Coach, Hormone Specialist, Personal Trainer, Perimenopause Coach,

In the 35-55 age box and starting to wonder if you will ever feel like you again? Weight gain, night wakings, brain fog, hot flashes, headaches, cravings, bloating, joint pain, mood swings, anxiety are all on the rise and no matter what you try, nothing moves the needle. Your host, Bria Gadd is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Practitioner, Certified Holistic Health Coach, and Personal Trainer who specializes in female hormones. After helping thousands of women lose weight in their 20’s and 30’s,

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Eps 435: Why Willpower Doesn’t Work for Weight Loss...

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2026/07/27

Have you ever wondered why cravings seem so much harder to manage than they used to be?For many women in perimenopause, it’s easy to assume it’s simply a lack of discipline. But what if your cravings aren’t a character flaw at all? What if they’re the result of biology meeting a modern food environment that was never designed for your health?In this episode, Bria sits down with Dr. Glenn Livingston, psychologist, bestselling author of Never Binge Again, and expert on the psychology of overeating, to

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Eps 434: How to Explain Your Perimenopause Symptoms...

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2026/07/23

Why You Feel Dismissed in Perimenopause (And How to Finally Advocate for Yourself)One of the hardest parts of perimenopause isn’t always the symptoms.Sometimes, it’s not feeling believed.Whether you’ve been told your labs are “normal,” your symptoms are “just stress,” or that this is simply part of getting older, it’s easy to start questioning yourself.But what if your body has been communicating with you all along?In this episode, Bria explores why so many women feel dismissed during perimenopause

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14:04

Eps 433: “Maybe It’s Not Just You” | Why So Many...

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2026/07/20

Why Women Feel So Stuck in Perimenopause (And the Community I Wish Every Woman Had)If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right but still not feeling like yourself…You’re not alone.Maybe you’re eating well, exercising consistently, trying every supplement, listening to every podcast, and still waking up exhausted, gaining weight, struggling with brain fog, or wondering why your body suddenly feels so different.In this solo episode, I share why I believe more women than ever are feeling

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Eps 432: Recurring UTIs After Menopause? It Might Not...

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2026/07/16

Recurring UTI Symptoms? It Might Not Actually Be a UTI.If you’ve been dealing with recurring UTI symptoms, bladder pain, burning, urgency, or frequent urination, only to have your urine cultures come back normal, this episode is for you.I’m joined by Heather Florio, CEO of Desert Harvest and a leading advocate for women’s pelvic and sexual health, to unpack the difference between recurrent UTIs, interstitial cystitis, and bladder pain syndrome.Tune in to discover why recurring UTI symptoms aren’t

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49:52

Eps 431: Prediabetes in Your 20s: Why Healthy Women...

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2026/07/13

Feeling tired all the time isn’t something women should simply accept.The afternoon energy crash. Constant cravings. Brain fog. Needing coffee just to function. Feeling exhausted after meals. These have become so normalized that many women assume they’re just part of getting older.In this episode, I’m joined by Jenny Pena, National Board Certified Health Coach and host of The Path to Better A1c podcast. After navigating PCOS and prediabetes herself, Jenny now helps women understand one of the most

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49:56

Eps 430: POTS Symptoms Every Woman Should Know | Dr....

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2026/07/09

What if your dizziness, racing heart, brain fog, fatigue, anxiety, or digestive issues weren’t separate problems at all?What if they were all connected by one underlying dysfunction that most people have never heard of?In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Diana Driscoll, researcher, optometrist, founder of Genetic Disease Investigators, and one of the leading voices in POTS research.Episode Timeline00:00 - Why So Many Women With POTS Are Dismissed02:05 - What POTS Actually Is04:12 - “It’s All In

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Eps 429: How She Reversed Brain Fog, Fatigue &...

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2026/07/06

What does healing actually look like a year later?In this episode, I’m sitting down with one of my clients, Dragana, to reflect on everything that’s changed since we began working together.If you’ve ever wondered what coaching actually looks like beyond the sessions, or you’re curious about what’s possible when you have the right support, this conversation offers an honest, behind-the-scenes perspective.Tune in to hear a real-life recovery story and discover why sometimes the most important step in

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17:56

Eps 428: Why Women Feel So Alone in Perimenopause...

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2026/07/02

Have you ever felt lonely, even when you’re surrounded by people?Not because you’re physically alone, but because no one truly understands what you’re carrying.In this episode, we explore one of the most overlooked challenges women face in midlife: loneliness.We unpack why loneliness peaks during our 40s and 50s, the hidden weight of invisible labor, and why feeling understood may be one of the most important parts of healing.If you’ve ever thought, “I don’t recognize myself anymore,” or “I thought

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22:49

Eps 427: You Can Have Perfect Habits and Still Feel...

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2026/06/29

What if one of the biggest deficiencies affecting women in perimenopause isn't magnesium, protein, or hormones? What if it's pleasure?In this episode, we're exploring a concept that doesn't get talked about nearly enough: pleasure deficiency.If you're exhausted, overwhelmed, doing all the right things, and still feeling stuck, this conversation may completely change the way you think about your health.You'll learn how stress impacts weight loss, hormones, sleep, and energy, why vacations often seem

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49:55

Eps 426: Menopause in Your Early 40s? The Symptoms...

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2026/06/25

The average age of menopause is around 51.So what happens when menopause arrives years earlier than expected?In this episode, I sit down with functional nutrition practitioner Cindy Dupuie to unpack her personal experience of being thrown into menopause at age 43 and the important lessons women can learn from it.You'll learn why so many women dismiss their body's whispers as "just aging," how estrogen affects far more than fertility, and why understanding your unique hormone story is one of the most

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28:32

Eps 425: Health Debt: The REAL Reason You’re...

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2026/06/22

When it comes to perimenopause symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, poor sleep, and brain fog, many of us accept them because we think it’s just aging. Because that’s what generations before us went through. Because that’s what our girlfriends are going through, too.But before we jump to conclusions, let’s talk about health debt.In this episode, I share why so many women in their 40s feel stuck despite doing all the right things. From poor sleep and weight gain to brain fog, burnout, and low energy,

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52:56

Eps 424: How To Support Your Hormones When HRT,...

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2026/06/18

If you've tried to "fix" your hormones but still don't feel like yourself, this episode explains why HRT, supplements, and lab work aren't always the full answer.In this conversation, I sit down with Dr. Deanna Minich, nutrition scientist, functional medicine expert, and author, to explore the deeper connections between hormones, emotions, stress, trauma, and long-term health.Episode Timeline:00:00 – Why Emotions Matter In Healing01:02 – Hormones As Emotional Messengers03:18 – The Missing

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Eps 423: If Health Feels Like One More To‑Do, These 6...

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2026/06/15

Your health shouldn't feel like another item on an already overflowing checklist.For a lot of women, that's exactly how it feels. Between work, family, responsibilities, and the endless stream of health advice, taking care of yourself can start to feel like one more obligation instead of something that helps you feel better. If you're feeling stretched thin, overwhelmed, or frustrated that improving your health seems to require more time than you have, this conversation is for you. You'll learn six

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Eps 422: What Really Happens at Menopause The Musical...

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2026/06/11

For decades, women were expected to suffer through menopause quietly. Menopause The Musical helped change that.Tune in for a refreshing reminder that you're not alone and that this chapter may hold more possibilities than you've been led to believe.Episode Timeline:00:02 – Menopause Takes Center Stage01:13 – How Seth Found The Show05:21 – Why Laughter Heals Shame06:40 – From Silence To Sisterhood09:05 – The Truth About Aging12:33 – When Menopause Was Taboo14:21 – How The Conversation Changed15:51 –

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26:16

Eps 421: Before You Buy Another Detox Kit, Watch This

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2026/06/08

Before you buy another detox kit, your body needs you to hear this.Every summer, I watch women get pulled into detoxes that promise to fix the bloating, fatigue, brain fog, and weight gain they’ve been struggling with for years. But what most women don’t realize is that detoxes can actually become dangerous for a depleted body, especially in midlife when your nervous system, gut, adrenals, and mineral reserves are already running on empty. In this episode, I break down why some detox protocols can

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Eps 420: What Happens to a Woman’s Body When Minerals...

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2026/06/04

Your body can’t function properly without minerals. And a lot of women in midlife are running dangerously low without realizing it.In this episode, I’m sitting down again with Caroline Alan from BEAM Minerals to talk about one of the most overlooked drivers of midlife symptoms: mineral depletion. We unpack what actually happens to a woman’s body when minerals run low, why so many women feel depleted even when they’re “doing everything right,” and how minerals impact everything from hormones and

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Eps 419: Over 40? Your Body Might Need LESS Exercise...

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2026/06/01

Over 40 and exhausted by workouts that used to feel good? I need you to hear this…your body might not need more exercise right now, it might need a break.In this episode, I’m talking about something I think so many women in midlife are quietly experiencing but almost nobody is saying out loud: sometimes pushing harder is the exact thing keeping your body stuck. I share why I’m personally taking a step back from intense fitness right now, how hormone shifts and chronic stress change our ability to

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54:06

Eps 418: Why ‘Eat Less, Move More’ Stops Working...

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2026/05/28

The harder many women push after 40, the worse their bodies seem to respond.Somewhere after 40, “eat less and move more” starts creating more exhaustion than results, and so many women end up blaming themselves for it.If your body suddenly feels unfamiliar after 40, this episode will help you understand what’s really happening and where to start next.Episode Timeline:00:00 — Midlife Rules Changed02:43 — Jason’s Strength Training Story08:29 — Why Old Strategies Fail10:17 — Taking Inventory First11:59

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Eps 417: The Conversation Women Are Finally Starting...

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2026/05/25

Peptides are quickly becoming one of the biggest trends in midlife wellness.In this episode, I’m breaking down the peptides I’m getting asked about the most right now, from GLP-1s like semaglutide and tirzepatide to some of the lesser-known peptides being used for sleep, metabolism, brain fog, gut healing, inflammation, and nervous system support. We’re talking about what these peptides actually do inside the body, where I think women need to be careful, and why I believe so many women are missing

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Eps 416: Chronic Pain in Women Over 40: What’s Really...

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2026/05/21

The aches and pains that show up in perimenopause are often brushed off as “just aging.”Lately, I’ve been hearing from so many women who feel like their bodies suddenly changed overnight. The stiff shoulders, aching joints, sore hips, random pains after workouts, or waking up feeling uncomfortable from simply sleeping the “wrong” way. In this conversation, I sat down with Stacey Roberts to unpack why chronic pain and joint issues become so common in midlife and why it may have far more to do with

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