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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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110 | Is It Perimenopause or a Hormone Imbalance?...

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

2026/01/13

Do You Have A Hormone Imbalance? Take my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequizOne of the biggest mistakes women make in perimenopause is assuming that everything we’re experiencing is “normal.” But just because these symptoms are common doesn’t mean they’re something you have to live with. Today, we’re continuing my new series, The Perimenopause Reset,” where we cut through all the misinformation and cookie-cutter advice and focus on what actually works in

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14:42

109 | 10 Things I Want Every Woman in Perimenopause...

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

2026/01/06

Do You Have A Hormone Imbalance? Take my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequizStudies show women spend an average of six years shrugging off perimenopause symptoms before realizing what’s actually going on. Six. Years. Now, I’m no mathlete, but that’s six years of wasted time, money, and energy spent second-guessing our bodies… for relief that feels temporary at best. Today, we’re kicking off my new series, The Perimenopause Reset”— where we cut through the noise

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17:26

108 | Start Here: Is a Hormone Imbalance Behind Your...

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

2025/12/30

Do You Have A Hormone Imbalance? Take my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequizLately, have you noticed your patience disappearing faster than a plate of holiday cookies? According to The North American Menopause Society, mood swings and emotional volatility are among the top reported symptoms during perimenopause—right behind poor sleep and stubborn weight gain. Today, we’re continuing my Countdown to the New Year series with a replay of one of the most popular

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22:29

107 | Are Your Body Aches, Joint Pain, or Arthritis...

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

2025/12/23

Do You Have A Hormone Imbalance? Take my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequizIf you’ve been popping Advil lately like it's M&M’s just to get through the day, you are not alone! According to the latest research, nearly 100 million Americans between the ages of 20 and 64 suffer from chronic pain. And, up to 70% of all chronic pain sufferers are women (no surprise there!) In today’s episode, I’m peeling back the curtain on how perimenopause and menopause can

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106 | How to Calm Sugar Cravings in Perimenopause...

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

2025/12/16

Do You Have A Hormone Imbalance? Take my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequizWhat if sugar cravings in perimenopause aren’t about sugar at all? What if they’re our body’s way of asking for something else—and we’ve just been answering the wrong question? In today’s episode, I’m peeling back the curtain on what sugar cravings really mean in perimenopause—and how to calm them without cutting carbs. In this episode, I‘ll address your most commonly Googled questions,

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13:47

105 | The 4 Biggest Metabolism Mistakes You’re...

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

2025/12/09

Do You Have A Hormone Imbalance? Take my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequizWhen did weight loss become a full-time job?!!! Here’s what no one ever bothered to tell you about weight loss and perimenopause: Gaining weight in midlife isn’t just about calories. It’s driven by multiple hormonal and biological shifts that change how our bodies store fat, use fuel, and slow down our metabolism. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down the four biggest metabolism

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104 | Are Carbs Killing Your Metabolism? The 3...

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

2025/12/02

Do You Have A Hormone Imbalance? Take my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequizMost midlife women think carbs are the enemy… but the real problem isn’t the carbs—it’s protein (or a lack of it.) Because once we hit our 40s, those same bagels and banana bread we inhaled in our 20s suddenly hit our metabolism a lot harder once our hormones start to shift. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down the three simple protein-timing rules that stabilize blood sugar, support

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103 | How Everyday Stress Stalls Weight Loss in...

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

2025/11/25

Do You Have A Hormone Imbalance? Take my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequizMost midlife women think they’re “managing” their stress… but that’s only because we’ve gotten used to feeling overwhelmed. The reality? We’re running on cortisol autopilot—multitasking, under-sleeping, and juggling 47 tabs in our brain—while our hormones are quietly freaking out in the background. According to the American Psychological Association, more than half of us ages 35 to 55

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102 | No, You’re Not Crazy—It’s Your Hormones! (Your...

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

2025/11/18

Do You Have A Hormone Imbalance? Take my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequizEver wondered if what you’re feeling isn’t “normal”… it’s hormonal? According to emerging midlife health research, hormone shifts in our late 30s and 40s can start years before full-blown perimenopause—affecting everything from our sleep and mood to body odor, belly fat, and energy. Yet most women never get a real explanation for what’s happening in our bodies…until we’re already in

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101 | The Clean-Eating Trap: 5 Surprising Foods That...

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

2025/11/11

Do You Have A Hormone Imbalance? Take my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequizEighty to ninety percent of the women I talk to tell me they’re “eating clean.” The problem? They’re following the same “healthy” diet that worked for their 30-year-old metabolism…and hormones. According to a 2022 study in the Journal of Midlife Health, nearly seven in ten women in perimenopause who report “eating clean” still show elevated inflammation markers—one of the biggest

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18:51

100 | Perimenopause Weight Gain? The #1 Hormone...

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

2025/11/04

Do You Have A Hormone Imbalance? Take my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequizAre you eating WAY less and working out WAY more…but the scale just kept going up..and up…and up? 😨 Welcome to midlife!:< According to the North American Menopause Society, nearly 90% of us experience unwanted weight gain during perimenopause—even when our diet and exercise routine have NOT changed! In today’s episode, I’m peeling back the curtain on why “eat less, move more” no

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99 | What Your Perimenopause Blood Tests Mean—& How...

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

2025/10/28

Do You Have A Hormone Imbalance? Take my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequizIf you’ve ever logged into your patient portal, opened up your lab results, and thought, “Great… but what am I even looking at?”—you’re not alone. According to a Gennev survey, two-thirds of midlife women say their doctors never explain what their hormone numbers actually mean. In today’s episode, I’m peeling back the curtain on how to interpret your perimenopause blood tests, including

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98 | When “Normal” Labs Lie: What Doctors Miss About...

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

2025/10/21

Do You Have A Hormone Imbalance? Take my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequizEver been told, “Your labs are normal,” but you just know something isn’t right? 🙋🏼‍♀️Yeah, same.:< Turns out 80% of midlife women experience symptoms like fatigue, hot flashes, and weight gain, yet only 25% of us are ever diagnosed with a hormonal imbalance! In today’s episode, I’m peeling back the curtain on why your bloodwork may not be telling you the whole story… and the

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97 | When Anxiety, Anger, or Depression Is a Hormone...

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

2025/10/14

Ready to reboot your energy, get better sleep, balance your mood, and move the scale on stubborn weight gain? Apply for my Master Your Midlife Hormones program and start seeing results before the holidays: bit.ly/fixmyhormonesnowEver wonder why everyone you know seems to be on an antidepressant? According to the North American Menopause Society, nearly 60 percent of women going through perimenopause experience anxiety or depression—and yet, most of us are never told it could be a symptom of a

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19:36

96 | 5 Perimenopause Symptoms I Ignored at 40…And Why...

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

2025/10/07

Master Your Midlife Hormones In Less Than 90 Days. Apply To Work With Me: bit.ly/fixmyhormonesnowStudies show women spend an average of four years dismissing perimenopause symptoms before realizing what’s actually going on. Four years!!! That’s 1,460 days of sleepless nights, sweating through your pajamas, and snapping at your partner, your kids, even the dog—because you don’t know what you don’t know, and no one (especially your doctor) is talking about “hormones.” In today’s episode, I’m peeling

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95 | Bloating, Brain Fog, or Weight Gain? The 10...

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

2025/09/30

Do You Have A Hormone Imbalance? Take my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequizWhole grains, hummus, and meatless burgers…what if your go-to “healthy” foods are actually keeping your hormonal symptoms stuck on repeat? It’s more common than you think–thanks to hormone shifts in midlife that can change how our bodies process certain proteins, sugars, and plants—turning our go-to favorites into hormone disruptors. Today, we’re pulling back the curtain on the

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94 | 😵‍💫 Joint Pain or Leg Cramps at Night? Fast...

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

2025/09/23

No More Guessing. No More Overwhelm. Just Your Own 30-Day Hormone Game Plan, Customized To You. Book Your Hormone Balance Breakthru Call (limited spots available): https://bit.ly/hormonebreakthruEver feel like your body is staging a protest while you’re trying to sleep? In this week’s bonus tip episode, I share 2 quick fixes to help women in perimenopause soothe leg cramps and joint pain, and finally sleep through the night. If middle-of-the-night pain is jolting you awake, hit play now. — Next

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93 | Hormones Waking You Up at Night? Fast Fixes for...

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

2025/09/16

Do You Have A Hormone Imbalance? Take my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequizSleeping used to be effortless—but then, perimenopause hit. Now, one hot flash or a couple of middle-of-the-night bathroom trips is all it takes to hijack your sleep completely. It’s not just you. Studies show that up to 80% of women experience sleep issues during menopause. The result? Days that feel foggy, frazzled, and powered by carbs you don’t remember eating. Today, we’re pulling

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18:45

92 | Sitting All Day? 5 Tips to Boost Metabolism,...

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

2025/09/09

Do You Have A Hormone Imbalance? Take my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequizWhat if I told you the biggest threat to your midlife metabolism isn’t your age or your diet—it’s your office chair? It’s true. Sitting for hours can double your risk for hormone-related metabolic issues in midlife like insulin resistance, fatigue, and stubborn weight gain. Plus, the more you sit, the less motivated you feel to move, leaving you in a cycle of exhaustion and

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91 | Quick Tip Bonus Episode: The Hidden Hormone...

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

2025/09/04

No More Guessing. No More Overwhelm. Just Your Own 30-Day Hormone Game Plan, Customized To You. Book Your Hormone Balance Breakthru Call (limited spots available): https://bit.ly/getyourhormonebreakthru Hair on point—but your hormones are all over the place? In this week’s bonus tip episode, I share a hidden hormone disruptor—common in many hairstyling products—that could be quietly wreaking havoc on your energy, mood, and weight. 👉If you can’t live without your dry shampoo, hit play now. And don’t

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