THE PERIOD WHISPERER PODCAST - Perimenopause, Menopause, Cortisol, Weight Loss, Hormone Balancing, Insomnia, Hot Flashes, N*g

Bria Gadd - Integrative Nutrition Coach, Hormone Specialist, Personal Trainer, Perimenopause Coach,
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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, Bria recognized a difficult shift in women’s ability to get results in their body during their perimenopause years. Including her own frustrating 15lb weight gain amidst daily intense workouts and the demands of midlife. Tune in twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays to the top-ranked Period Whisperer Podcast for solo episodes and interviews with real life women and industry experts designed to help you understand the truth about perimenopause, take immediate action on the most important strategies for reducing inflammation and optimizing hormones, and get you in a body that releases weight easily. Whether you’re just starting to question if perimenopause is behind how you are feeling, are in the depths of hormonal chaos, or just want to learn how to feel your best through menopause and beyond, you’re in the right place. If you’re ready to decode the whispers of your body and heal your hormones so you can thrive again, listen to our fan favorite Episode 129: The 3 Nutrition Phases That Will Help You Release Belly Fat Every Time In Perimenopause

  1. 3 hrs ago

    Eps 441: 6 Perimenopause Supplements You May Be Wasting Money On

    Are you spending hundreds of dollars on supplements for perimenopause, menopause, stubborn weight, cortisol, sleep, and hormone balance but still not feeling better? In this episode, I’m breaking down which midlife supplements may be worth your money, which ones are commonly misused, and why taking more supplements is rarely the complete solution for fatigue, poor sleep, brain fog, or menopause weight gain. I discuss green powders, fat burners, menopause gummies, cortisol supplements, over-the-counter hormone creams, and collagen. I also share my foundational supplement shortlist, including magnesium glycinate, omega-3s, vitamin D3 with K2, creatine, trace minerals, and protein powder. Supplements should fill specific gaps in your health routine. They should never replace protein, strength training, complete meals, sleep, movement, recovery, or personalized guidance. In This Episode 00:00 Why women spend hundreds on supplements without seeing results 01:20 Taking the wrong supplements at the wrong time for the wrong reason 02:15 Why supplements cannot repair a missing health foundation 03:00 Greens powders and why they do not replace vegetables or complete meals 04:49 Fat burners, stimulants, and menopause weight loss 06:13 What to check before buying menopause-support gummies 07:14 Cortisol supplements and why cortisol is not automatically the enemy 08:20 Over-the-counter progesterone, estrogen, and DHEA creams 09:28 Collagen versus complete protein for women in midlife 10:35 How I would spend $300 on midlife health support 11:10 Step one: Build your hormone and metabolic foundations 13:47 Step two: Test instead of guessing 15:45 Functional lab testing for hormones, cortisol, thyroid, gut health, inflammation, nutrients, and blood sugar 16:36 Step three: Take the right supplement in the right dose and order 18:09 My foundational supplement shortlist for perimenopause and menopause 18:15 Magnesium glycinate for sleep, stress, muscle recovery, and regularity 18:55 Omega-3s for heart health, brain health, mood, and inflammatory balance 19:35 Why I recommend testing before taking vitamin D3 and K2 20:12 Creatine for muscle, strength, recovery, and healthy aging 20:47 Trace minerals for hydration, energy, and muscle function 21:36 When a high-quality protein powder may be worth the money 22:30 Why the healthiest women do not have the largest supplement cabinets Connect with Me Instagram: @bria_period_whisperer Website: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com Doing all the “right” things but still struggling with stubborn weight in midlife? Inside Midlife Mojo, I help women over 35 understand why their bodies may no longer respond to the same diets, workouts, and supplements that once worked. Every new member begins with my 90-Day Hormone Revival, a foundational roadmap for supporting hormones, metabolism, energy, sleep, strength, and sustainable weight loss through my S3 Method: Stabilize, Support, Strengthen. Inside the community, you’ll also find: 💛 Sustainable workout and midlife weight-loss strategies 💛 Strength-training plans designed for women over 35 💛 Protein guides, recipes, meal-planning support, and trackers 💛 Perimenopause, menopause, hormone, metabolism, HRT, and peptide education 💛 Live coaching and a community of women navigating these changes together ✨ Start your 7-day free trial here: https://bit.ly/midlifemojonow

    Eps 441: 6 Perimenopause Supplements You May Be Wasting Money On

  2. 4d ago

    Eps 440: What’s Really in Your Dog’s Food? Pet Nutrition, Vaccines & Longevity with Dr. Judy Morgan

    Have you ever wondered whether the food, vaccines, flea treatments, and everyday products you choose could be affecting your pet’s long-term health? This episode is a little different because we are not talking about our bodies. We are talking about the animals we love like family. I sit down with Dr. Judy Morgan, an integrative veterinarian, author, and host of the Naturally Healthy Pets podcast, to explore a more informed and individualized approach to caring for dogs and cats. Dr. Judy shares her perspective on pet nutrition, vaccines, flea and tick products, spaying and neutering, supplements, lab work, and why pet parents should feel empowered to ask better questions. In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 01:48 Dr. Judy’s journey from conventional to integrative veterinary medicine 07:56 Why health span matters as much as lifespan for pets 10:00 How to become a more informed advocate for your pet 12:39 Why veterinary care should reflect your pet’s individual lifestyle 13:39 Vaccines, rabies requirements, and antibody titers 15:05 Pet food, highly processed ingredients, and whole-food alternatives 23:31 Dr. Judy’s concerns about conventional flea and tick products 27:37 Alternative approaches to flea and tick prevention 31:13 How household products and pet treatments may affect the whole family 33:07 Hormones, spaying, neutering, and questions to discuss with your veterinarian 39:08 Supplements Dr. Judy uses with her own pets 41:36 Minerals, testing, and the risks of supplementing without guidance 45:35 Simple whole-food toppers to add to your pet’s meals 47:40 Where overwhelmed pet parents can begin 48:16 Reviewing veterinary records and advocating during appointments 51:56 Letting go of guilt when you learn something new 52:02 Special book offer and where to connect with Dr. Judy Connect with Dr. Judy Morgan Instagram: @drjudymorgan Connect with Me Instagram: @theperiodwhisperer Website: https://theperiodwhisperer.com Doing all the “right” things but still struggling with stubborn weight in midlife? Inside Midlife Mojo, I help women over 35 understand why their bodies may no longer respond to the same diets and workouts that once worked. You’ll learn how hormones, sleep, stress, nutrition, muscle, and accumulated health debt may all affect your weight-loss results. Every new member begins with the 90-Day Hormone Revival, my foundational roadmap for supporting your metabolism, energy, sleep, hormones, and strength through the S3 Method: Stabilize, Support, Strengthen. You’ll also find sustainable workout and weight-loss strategies, strength-training plans, protein guides, recipes, practical trackers, live coaching, and a community of women navigating these changes with you. ✨ Start your 7-day free trial here: https://bit.ly/midlifemojonow This episode is for educational purposes and does not replace individualized veterinary care. Speak with a qualified veterinarian before changing your pet’s diet, medication, supplements, vaccines, or parasite-prevention plan.

    Eps 440: What’s Really in Your Dog’s Food? Pet Nutrition, Vaccines & Longevity with Dr. Judy Morgan

  3. Aug 10

    Eps 439: The Invisible Mental Load: Why Perimenopause Feels So Overwhelming

    Are perimenopause symptoms making it harder to keep being the strong woman everyone depends on? This episode is for the high-achieving woman carrying the invisible mental load. She manages the family calendar, supports her partner and children, checks on aging parents, leads at work, and still feels guilty when she takes five minutes to rest. In this episode, I explore why high-functioning women struggle to ask for or receive support during perimenopause, how chronic stress and the invisible mental load can intensify the experience of menopause symptoms, and why constantly pushing through may leave you feeling even more depleted. Being strong does not mean carrying everything alone. Sometimes the healthiest and strongest thing you can do in midlife is allow yourself to receive support. In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:35 The woman everyone depends on 01:46 Looking capable on the outside while struggling underneath 02:24 Why perimenopause asks high-achieving women to slow down 03:27 Why your next level of strength may involve receiving support 03:52 The difference between training like an Olympian and being supported like one 05:29 When being needed becomes part of your identity 06:20 The hidden cost of always being the strong one 07:27 How your support system can quietly become smaller 07:55 The connection between social support and menopause symptoms 08:49 Why feeling overwhelmed can make it harder to ask for help 09:32 Challenging the belief that your worth comes from what you carry 10:12 Why support is a health resource 11:04 How support can change the weight of your symptoms 11:41 The advice you would give your child during perimenopause 12:34 Symptoms, stress, responsibilities, and the invisible mental load 13:05 Why strength does not mean doing everything yourself 14:08 The power of being understood by women who have lived it 15:02 How Midlife Mojo supports women through midlife 16:12 Giving yourself permission to set some of the weight down Connect with Bria Instagram: @theperiodwhisperer Website: https://theperiodwhisperer.com Ready to feel supported through this changing season? Inside Midlife Mojo, you’ll join a community that understands and fully supports women through perimenopause and menopause. You’ll receive expert education, practical tools, and guidance to help you understand your changing body and navigate midlife with greater confidence. Your membership includes: 💛 The 90-Day Hormone Revival 💛 The Whisper Room with symptom-specific trainings 💛 Live coaching and Q&A sessions 💛 Hormone, metabolism, nutrition, and strength training courses 💛 Lab testing education 💛 Peptides and HRT resources 💛 Recipes, meal planning, guided meditations, and more ✨ Start your 7-day free trial here: https://bit.ly/midlifemojonow

    Eps 439: The Invisible Mental Load: Why Perimenopause Feels So Overwhelming

  4. Aug 6

    Eps 438: The Menopause Brain: How Estrogen Affects Memory, Mood & Focus

    Have you ever wondered why perimenopause can make you feel like a different person or affect the way you connect with the people you love? My sister and I often laugh about having less patience and needing more space during perimenopause. But underneath the jokes is a real neurological transition that can affect memory, mood, sleep, focus, and stress tolerance. The key to navigating this season is understanding that there is a scientific reason behind what you are experiencing and learning what to do with that information. In this episode, I explain what is happening inside the menopause brain, how to communicate those changes, how to ask specifically for the support you need, and how to manage your symptoms with greater understanding and less guilt. Your brain is changing, but you are not becoming a different person. Understanding the context can help you move through this transition with more compassion for yourself and the people you love. In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:48 How perimenopause can affect partners, families, friendships, and work relationships 02:28 Why menopause does not only happen to women, it also happens to relationships 03:41 Why you are not becoming a different person 04:37 Why perimenopause is also a neurological transition 05:18 How estrogen affects communication inside the brain 06:17 Brain fog, emotional changes, stress sensitivity, and disrupted sleep 07:08 Why the menopause brain is adapting, not breaking 07:45 How invisible symptoms can create relationship strain 09:18 Why women may not recognize their own symptoms 10:31 Replacing blame with biology and creating room for compassion 11:36 How to talk about perimenopause with the people you love 12:09 Describing what is happening without apologizing for being hormonal 12:48 How to ask specifically for the support you need 13:28 Inviting your partner into the learning process 14:10 Becoming a team instead of turning against each other 14:39 Protecting your relationships during the menopause transition 15:54 The 90-Day Hormone Revival and Whisper Room inside Midlife Mojo 17:21 Why your body is asking to be understood Connect with Bria Instagram: @theperiodwhisperer Website: https://theperiodwhisperer.com Ready to feel supported through this changing season? Inside Midlife Mojo, you’ll join a community that understands and fully supports women through perimenopause and menopause. You’ll receive expert education, practical tools, and guidance to help you understand your changing body and navigate midlife with greater confidence. Your membership includes: 💛 The 90-Day Hormone Revival 💛 The Whisper Room with symptom-specific trainings 💛 Live coaching and Q&A sessions 💛 Hormone, metabolism, nutrition, and strength training courses 💛 Lab testing education 💛 Peptides and HRT resources 💛 Recipes, meal planning, guided meditations, and more ✨ Start your 7-day free trial here: https://bit.ly/midlifemojonow Credits to the following for the clips: Dr. Daniel Amen, American psychiatrist, author, and public speaker on Lisa Bilyeu’s podcastThe Jay Shetty Podcast with Tamsen Fadal

    Eps 438: The Menopause Brain: How Estrogen Affects Memory, Mood & Focus

  5. Aug 3

    Eps 437: Why Rest Is Essential for Women’s Weight Loss

    Have you ever returned from vacation feeling better in your body, even though you exercised less, ate differently, and let your normal routine go? In this episode, Bria shares the realization she had after returning from two weeks in Greece, where she stopped working out, ate incredible food, slowed down, and gave herself permission to be fully present. She explores why so many women treat rest as something they must earn and how the pressure to remain productive can affect the nervous system, energy, recovery, digestion, hormones, and weight loss during perimenopause. Bria also explains why the body may need more protection rather than more pressure in midlife. She shares three practices for supporting your body through rest, choosing what feels nourishing, and celebrating recovery as an essential part of hormone health. Your body may not be asking you to do more. It may be asking you to slow down long enough to finally hear what it needs. In This Episode 00:00 Why Bria almost did not record this episode 00:48 What two weeks in Greece taught Bria about her body 02:13 Why vacations can reveal what your body has been missing 03:08 How women learn to connect their worth with productivity 04:38 Why slowing down, mobility work, and nervous system support can feel uncomfortable 05:44 How perimenopause changes the body’s resilience to stress 07:14 Why your body may need more protection instead of more discipline 08:03 The order of healing and why the foundational work takes time 09:21 Why Bria jokes that Costa Rica could help her clients lose weight faster 10:27 Why vacation did not magically heal Bria’s hormones 10:55 What happened when Bria’s nervous system finally felt safe 12:15 Three ways to begin changing your relationship with rest 12:43 Why you need to stop earning your rest 13:30 What nature can teach us about recovery and productivity 15:22 Asking what feels supportive instead of what burns the most calories 16:40 How rest creates a stronger foundation for HRT and peptide therapy 17:26 Why recovery deserves to be celebrated 18:13 The connection between modern life, overwhelm, and perimenopause symptoms 18:52 Why your body may be refusing to carry a life that no longer fits 20:34 Changing your relationship with yourself during perimenopause 21:08 Why information is not always the missing piece 22:48 How Midlife Mojo helps women build resilience without perfection Connect with Bria Instagram: @theperiodwhisperer Website: https://theperiodwhisperer.com Ready to stop second-guessing your symptoms? Inside Midlife Mojo, you’ll learn how to understand what your body is trying to tell you with expert education, practical tools, and a community of women navigating the same season of life. Your membership includes: 💛 The 90-Day Hormone Revival 💛 The Whisper Room with symptom-specific trainings 💛 Live coaching and Q&A sessions 💛 Hormone, metabolism, nutrition, and strength training courses 💛 Lab testing education 💛 Peptides and HRT resources 💛 Recipes, meal planning, guided meditations, and more ✨ Start your 7-day free trial here: https://bit.ly/midlifemojonow

    Eps 437: Why Rest Is Essential for Women’s Weight Loss

  6. Jul 30

    Eps 436: The Most Unsexy Thing You Can Do for Perimenopause Digestion with Dr. Meg Mill

    Have you ever wondered whether the way you speak to yourself could affect your digestion, hormones, and weight loss? In this episode, Bria sits down with Dr. Meg Mill, a doctor of clinical pharmacy and certified functional medicine practitioner, to explore the connection between thoughts, the nervous system, and physical symptoms. Dr. Meg explains why stress can affect digestion, sleep, cravings, and energy, and shares her Seven Second Switch for interrupting unhelpful thoughts in real time. They also discuss the Solara Method, a root-cause approach that starts with calming the nervous system before supporting digestion, nutrition, metabolism, hormones, and detoxification. Your body is not failing you. It may be responding to signals you have not been taught to notice. In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 01:42 Dr. Meg’s personal health journey and discovery of functional medicine 07:00 How thoughts affect digestion and the nervous system 11:06 Why perimenopause can make the stress response feel more intense 15:05 Neuroplasticity and changing long-held thought patterns 19:58 The Seven Second Switch explained 24:00 Why repetition helps create new neural pathways 25:55 How to begin noticing your negative thought patterns 27:49 Why women often carry so much pressure and self-criticism 29:43 A client story and why mindset work can change physical symptoms 33:48 The steps of the Seven Second Switch 36:16 Body image, cortisol, and the impact of negative self-talk 37:07 The Solara Method and why healing needs to happen in the right order 41:27 Why nervous system regulation is the foundation of Dr. Meg’s method 45:33 Dr. Meg’s upcoming book and where to learn more Connect with Dr. Meg Mill Instagram: @drmegmill Website: https://megmill.com Book: https://sevensecondswitch.com Podcast: A Little Bit Healthier Connect with Bria Instagram: @theperiodwhisperer Website: https://theperiodwhisperer.com Ready to stop second-guessing your symptoms? Inside Midlife Mojo, you’ll learn how to understand what your body is trying to tell you with expert education, practical tools, and a community of women navigating the same season of life. Your membership includes: 💛 The 90-Day Hormone Revival 💛 The Whisper Room with symptom-specific trainings 💛 Live coaching and Q&A sessions 💛 Hormone, metabolism, nutrition, and strength training courses 💛 Lab testing education 💛 Peptides and HRT resources 💛 Recipes, meal planning, guided meditations, and more ✨ Start your 7-day free trial here: https://bit.ly/midlifemojonow

    Eps 436: The Most Unsexy Thing You Can Do for Perimenopause Digestion with Dr. Meg Mill

  7. Jul 27

    Eps 435: Why Willpower Doesn’t Work for Weight Loss (Especially in Perimenopause)| Dr. Glenn Livingston

    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 unpack why cravings exist, why willpower eventually runs out, and how women can build healthier habits without relying on constant self-control. Together, they explore how hormonal changes in perimenopause can amplify cravings, why today’s ultra-processed food environment makes healthy eating more challenging than ever, and practical strategies for working with your brain instead of fighting against it. In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 03:48 Why women often blame themselves instead of their changing biology 07:36 The difference between emotional eating and habitual eating 12:11 Why breaking food habits is different from breaking other habits 17:45 How perimenopause changes your relationship with food 20:12 Why the coping strategies that worked in your 20s may stop working in perimenopause 21:22 Why “just eat mindfully” isn’t enough in today’s food environment 23:25 Why willpower eventually runs out (and what to rely on instead) 30:42 How simple food rules reduce decision fatigue 36:18 Why cravings aren’t a sign of weakness 44:46 The surprising reason cravings are actually a sign of healthy human biology 49:15 How to work with your brain instead of constantly fighting it 54:27 Practical strategies to create an environment that supports healthier eating 58:40 Final advice for women navigating perimenopause and food cravings Connect with Dr. Glenn Livingston Instagram: @livingstonglenn Website: https://neverbingeagain.com Connect with Bria Instagram: @theperiodwhisperer Website: https://theperiodwhisperer.com Ready to stop second-guessing your symptoms? Inside Midlife Mojo, you’ll learn how to understand what your body is trying to tell you with expert education, practical tools, and a community of women navigating the same season of life. Your membership includes: 💛 The 90-Day Hormone Revival 💛 The Whisper Room with symptom-specific trainings 💛 Live coaching and Q&A sessions 💛 Hormone, metabolism, nutrition, and strength training courses 💛 Lab testing education 💛 Peptides and HRT resources 💛 Recipes, meal planning, guided meditations, and more ✨ Start your 7-day free trial here: https://bit.ly/midlifemojonow

    Eps 435: Why Willpower Doesn’t Work for Weight Loss (Especially in Perimenopause)| Dr. Glenn Livingston

  8. Jul 23

    Eps 434: How to Explain Your Perimenopause Symptoms So People Finally Understand

    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 and menopause, how invisible symptoms like brain fog, anxiety, fatigue, poor sleep, mood changes, weight gain, and hormonal shifts often go misunderstood, and why learning the language of your body can completely change the way you advocate for your health. She also shares practical ways to recognize symptom patterns, communicate more effectively with your healthcare provider, and stop second-guessing yourself when something doesn’t feel right. You’ll learn why understanding your hormones, metabolism, nervous system, and overall health can help you move from confusion to confidence during one of the biggest transitions in a woman’s life. If you’ve ever thought, “Maybe it’s just me,” this conversation is for you.   Episode Timeline 00:00 – Why Feeling Dismissed Can Be One of the Hardest Parts of Midlife 02:20 – The Invisible Symptoms of Perimenopause 04:35 – Why So Many Women Feel Unsupported 06:40 – Knowledge Replaces Fear With Confidence 08:00 – How to Describe Your Symptoms So Doctors Can Better Help You 09:50 – Why Understanding Your Body Changes Everything 10:45 – The Power of Community During Perimenopause 11:45 – Why I Created Midlife Mojo 13:00 – Learning to Trust Your Body Again Ready to stop second-guessing your symptoms? Inside Midlife Mojo, you’ll learn how to understand what your body is trying to tell you with expert education, practical tools, and a community of women navigating the same season of life. Your membership includes: 💛 The 90-Day Hormone Revival 💛 The Whisper Room with symptom-specific trainings 💛 Live coaching and Q&A sessions 💛 Hormone, metabolism, nutrition, and strength training courses 💛 Lab testing education 💛 Peptides and HRT resources 💛 Recipes, meal planning, guided meditations, and more ✨ Start your 7-day free trial here: https://bit.ly/midlifemojonow

    Eps 434: How to Explain Your Perimenopause Symptoms So People Finally Understand
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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, Bria recognized a difficult shift in women’s ability to get results in their body during their perimenopause years. Including her own frustrating 15lb weight gain amidst daily intense workouts and the demands of midlife. Tune in twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays to the top-ranked Period Whisperer Podcast for solo episodes and interviews with real life women and industry experts designed to help you understand the truth about perimenopause, take immediate action on the most important strategies for reducing inflammation and optimizing hormones, and get you in a body that releases weight easily. Whether you’re just starting to question if perimenopause is behind how you are feeling, are in the depths of hormonal chaos, or just want to learn how to feel your best through menopause and beyond, you’re in the right place. If you’re ready to decode the whispers of your body and heal your hormones so you can thrive again, listen to our fan favorite Episode 129: The 3 Nutrition Phases That Will Help You Release Belly Fat Every Time In Perimenopause

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