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Are You There, Midlife? | Perimenopause, Weight Loss, Fatigue, Brain Fog, Hormone Imbalance, Balance Hormones Naturally

Monica Topete | Perimenopause + Menopause Health Coach for Midlife Women

***TOP 1.5% GLOBAL PODCAST***The Go-to Podcast for Midlife Women Who Want To Balance Hormones Naturally Ugh. I feel so bloated. I’m retaining more water than the Hoover Dam.What? Not another pimple? It’s like puberty all over again!Sleep? What’s that like? (I forget.:＜)Umm, I just turned 40….. Aren’t I too young for this?!?—Hello Friend. (Can I call you “friend”? ‘Cuz we’re already friends in my head:) Welcome to Are You There, Midlife? It’s Me, Monica.I’m Monica Lane Topete, Certified Nutrition

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25 | Hormone Hot Topics: Saunas and Insulin...

Are You There, Midlife? | Perimenopause, Weight Loss,... ·

2024/07/11

Hey friend!Welcome to “Are You There, Midlife? It’s me, Monica.” Hi, I’m Monica and I’m super excited to kick off a brand new series of the podcast today called, “Hot Hormone Topics.” Every other Thursday, now through the end of summer, I’m going to bring you the juicy scoop on perimenopause and menopause stories making the news. In today’s episode, I’m sounding off on the following headlines: Should you swap your gym membership for a sauna? A new study on menopause weight gain and insulin

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24 | Can't Poop? 5 Tips To Relieve Constipation (And...

Are You There, Midlife? | Perimenopause, Weight Loss,... ·

2024/07/09

Hey friend! How was your 4th of July? Did you enjoy your four days off? Whether you took a road trip out of state to visit family or friends, jumped into your RV to go camping at the beach, or flew to the nearest all-inclusive resort for some respite, travel causes a shift in your hormones. Today, I’m continuing my “Hot Flash Summer” podcast series on how to beat the heat and keep your hormones in check so you live your best “Hot Girl Summer.” In the Hot Seat for this week’s episode: Constipation

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23 | Help! I'm Melting!: Six Tips to Beat the Summer...

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2024/07/02

Hey friend,Can you believe summer is officially here?!? To me, summer means long walks on the beach with my furry rescues, Sadie and Elle Woods. Outdoor barbecues, concerts, and lazy days by the pool. And, of course, summer vacation!!! But if you’re in perimenopause, menopause, or even post-menopause, the changing weather can also cause a shift in your hormones....not to mention a change in your day-to-day routine that can wind up turning your dream summer vacation into a hormonal

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22 | Weight Gain, Belly Fat, and What To Expect In...

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2024/06/27

Hey friend,Today, I’m super excited to share this bonus episode about weight gain, belly fat, and what to expect in menopause. It’s from a recent discussion I had with Robin Rhine McDonald, host of the Vision Driven Health podcast, for a 6-week series on healthy hormones. This juicy episode is jam-packed with answers to the questions I get asked most about menopause and hormonal changes…including the million-dollar question: Is weight gain in menopause inevitable?... In today’s episode, you

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21 | Metabolism, Blood Sugar And The Sneaky Saboteur...

Are You There, Midlife? | Perimenopause, Weight Loss,... ·

2024/06/25

Hey friend, For the last 6 weeks, I’ve been discussing the 7 most common hormonal imbalances that cause weight gain in perimenopause and beyond. Today, I want to share one last sneaky saboteur of weight loss–especially in women over 40–that has a little to do with hormones and a lot to do with metabolic function. Age-Related Insulin Resistance often occurs in menopause and post-menopause due to something called hormone dysregulation–a natural shift in hormone production that makes women over 40 more

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20 | Menopause, Sleeping Problems, and Post...

Are You There, Midlife? | Perimenopause, Weight Loss,... ·

2024/06/18

Hey friend,Today, I’m concluding my “6 Weeks To Summer” podcast series where I unpack the 7 most common hormonal imbalances in perimenopause and menopause and how they contribute to hormonal weight gain. Are you OVER trying to do “all the things” to lose weight while the scale keeps going up and up...and up? Do you REFUSE to shop for bigger clothes and just want to fit back into your favorite LBD? Are you tired of feeling a lack of energy and tired ALL the time?... while missing out on enjoying

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19 | “Not Tonight. I’m Too Tired, Stressed,...

Are You There, Midlife? | Perimenopause, Weight Loss,... ·

2024/06/13

Hey friend,Happy National Sex Day!!! Did you celebrate it? In case the date completely slipped your mind (blame it on perimenopause brain fog)...Or, like me, you never knew the day existed (and to be honest, do we really need the extra pressure of a NATIONAL sex day???....) National Sex Day was observed on June 9th to commemorate the importance of sexual intimacy in relationships. But for couples struggling with low libido, mismatched sex drives, or sexual anxiety, this day can bring a lot of undue

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18 | Belly Fat, Insulin Resistance, and Hormonal...

Are You There, Midlife? | Perimenopause, Weight Loss,... ·

2024/06/11

Hey friend, Today, I’m continuing my “6 Weeks To Summer” podcast series where I unpack the 7 most common hormonal imbalances in perimenopause and menopause and how they contribute to weight loss resistance. If you’ve never heard of PCOS or thought it was only something that affects women in their 20s or 30s, think again! It is this and other myths about PCOS that have earned it the nickname, “the silent disorder.” PCOS affects an estimated 1 in 10 of every woman of reproductive age in the U.S., but

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17 | The Hidden Cause of Hormonal Weight Gain in...

Are You There, Midlife? | Perimenopause, Weight Loss,... ·

2024/06/04

Hey friend,Today, I’m continuing my “6 Weeks To Summer” podcast series where I unpack the 7 most common hormonal imbalances in perimenopause and menopause and how they contribute to weight loss resistance. In today’s episode, I take a deep dive into High Cortisol and Adrenal Fatigue. While many functional medicine practitioners consider adrenal fatigue to be the most common hormonal imbalance for women in midlife, it's not without controversy. In fact, most traditional medicine doctors don’t even

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16 | Can We Just Cuddle?: 3 Ways to Naturally Boost...

Are You There, Midlife? | Perimenopause, Weight Loss,... ·

2024/05/30

"I’ve had a long day. I'm just too tired." "I'm too stressed out right now. I have so much on my mind." "I need a shower.” I’m feeling bloated.” “Can we just cuddle instead?” Sound familiar? If your low libido or lack of desire to have sex has started to become a more frequent thing….If your lack of intimacy or connectedness with your husband or partner is impacting the quality of your relationship…then, girl, help is on the way! On today’s episode, I’m joined once again by my husband, Rick, as

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15 | Hypothyroidism And Hormonal Weight Gain: 3...

Are You There, Midlife? | Perimenopause, Weight Loss,... ·

2024/05/28

Hey friend, Today, I’m continuing my “6 Weeks To Summer” podcast series where I unpack the 7 most common hormonal imbalances in perimenopause and menopause and how they contribute to weight loss resistance. In today’s episode, I’m taking a deep dive into Hypothyroidism. While some studies suggest up to 40% of the population suffers from at least some level of underactive thyroid, women are actually the most susceptible to developing hypothyroidism. In fact, the risk for women is about 10 times

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14 | Is Estrogen Dominance Causing Your Hormonal...

Are You There, Midlife? | Perimenopause, Weight Loss,... ·

2024/05/21

Hey friend,Today, I’m continuing my “6 Weeks To Summer” podcast series where I unpack the 7 most common hormonal imbalances in perimenopause and how they contribute to weight loss resistance. In today’s episode, I’m taking a deep dive into Estrogen Dominance. The most common hormone imbalance in women in perimenopause, Estrogen Dominance affects an estimated half of all women in the U.S. over age 35! (Including yours truly.:) In today’s episode, you’ll learn: What is your estrogen to progesterone

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13 | Why Am I Not in The Mood?--4 Myths About Low...

Are You There, Midlife? | Perimenopause, Weight Loss,... ·

2024/05/16

Hey friend, Can I call you ‘friend”? Cuz I already feel like we’re friends in my head. So just between us…. …How’s your sex life? No, I mean really….How Is Your Sex Life? If your answer on a scale of 1-10 is somewhere between 5 and non-existent, girl, you are not alone! On today’s episode, I’m joined once again by my husband, Rick, as we continue our special “Love & Hormones” Spring Series (continuing every other Thursday throughout May and June.) Warning: This episode features a discussion

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12 | Perimenopause Weight Gain: Are Your Hormones to...

Are You There, Midlife? | Perimenopause, Weight Loss,... ·

2024/05/14

Hey friend, Pop quiz: What comes first: hormonal imbalance or weight gain? According to the latest research, 99% of all weight loss resistance in women can be traced to a hormonal cause. Today, I’m kicking off my “6 Weeks To Summer” podcast series and unpacking the connection between hormones and weight gain in perimenopause. In today’s episode, you’ll learn: How do hormones cause weight gain? What is the primary purpose of hormones? What hormones cause weight gain or weight loss resistance Plus,

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11 | The 3 Biggest Mistakes I Made to Balance...

Are You There, Midlife? | Perimenopause, Weight Loss,... ·

2024/05/07

Hey friend, Summer’s just 6 weeks away! So, in anticipation of sundresses and sleeveless shirt weather, I’m pulling back the curtain on the three biggest mistakes I made trying to balance my hormones and lose hormonal weight. From lab results to symptom management to calorie restricting and over-exercising, I’m stirring the tea on what NOT to do–along with 3 very important lessons I learned–on the road to reclaiming my health. In today’s episode, you’ll learn: - Why a blood test for hormones

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10 | "Why Do I Hate My Husband?"--Relationship Advice...

Are You There, Midlife? | Perimenopause, Weight Loss,... ·

2024/05/02

Hey friend,On today’s episode, I’m joined once again by my husband of 26 years, Rick, as we continue our special “Love & Hormones” His-and-Her’s Day Spring Series (every other Thursday throughout the month of May.) Ladies, do you ever have days when you’re angry and irritated for no reason? … Guys, do you ever have days when you ask yourself, “Why does my wife hate me so much?” Perimenopause and menopause can be hard on relationships. Even good relationships. Even battle-tested

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9 | Six Warning Signs Your Supplements for Menopause...

Are You There, Midlife? | Perimenopause, Weight Loss,... ·

2024/04/30

Hey friend, In today’s episode, we’re continuing a vital conversation about the efficacy and safety of supplements. Supplements can be a real game-changer when it comes to our hormonal health, especially for those of us who want to balance our hormones without HRT or hormonal birth control....Or who don’t want to take prescription medication like sleeping pills, SSRIs, or anti-depressants to help ease certain perimenopause and menopause symptoms. But there’s a dark side to supplements because

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8 | Do Hormone Balancing Supplements Work? (Part 1)

Are You There, Midlife? | Perimenopause, Weight Loss,... ·

2024/04/23

Hey friend, Do you take supplements? If so, do you know what’s in your supplements? And how do you know if your supplements are actually helping rather than hurting your health? In today’s episode, I pull back the curtain on the 37-billion supplement industry and share the good, the bad and the dangerous side of diet supplementation. In this episode you will learn: Do we really need supplements to balance our hormones and maintain proper nutrition? Are supplements regulated by the FDA and does that

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7 | What Husbands Should Know About Perimenopause...

Are You There, Midlife? | Perimenopause, Weight Loss,... ·

2024/04/18

Hey friend,Today’s episode kicks off a special “Love & Hormones” His-and-Her’s Day Spring Series, with new episodes every other Thursday throughout April, May and June. Join me and my partner of 26 years, Rick, as we spill the tea on how perimenopause and menopause have affected our marriage, including my personal story of hormonal imbalance, the challenges I faced, and the toll it took on our relationship. From miscommunication to emotional turbulence, we tackle it ALL! In this episode you

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6 | What Foods Cause Hormonal Imbalance Symptoms?: 10...

Are You There, Midlife? | Perimenopause, Weight Loss,... ·

2024/04/16

Hey friend, In today’s episode, I’m going to unpack one of the most misunderstood byproducts of hormone imbalance in perimenopause and menopause: food sensitivities. Understanding what foods may be exacerbating an underlying hormonal imbalance and causing issues like stomach pain, eczema, constipation, headaches, inflammation in your joints, brain fog or even unwanted weight gain can be life-changing! In today’s episode, I’ll begin to unravel the mysteries of food and its effect on our hormones by

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