Joyful Menopause

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When you think of menopause, 'joyful' might not be the first word that comes to mind. But no matter what you've heard, you deserve to thrive during this phase of life. On the Joyful Menopause podcast, Lynda Enright draws on her 25+ years of experience in women's health to share practical, science-based tips that you can customize to your body, lifestyle, and goals—because there’s no one-size-fits-all solution to menopause. With her calming, supportive style and deep expertise, Lynda will help you build lasting, sustainable habits, guiding you on your unique journey toward better health.

  1. JAN 22

    Nourishing Your Gut During Menopause: The Importance of Gentle Cooking

    Nourishing Your Gut During Menopause: The Importance of Gentle Cooking In this episode of Joyful Menopause, host Lynda Enright delves into how simple, everyday cooking choices can support gut health during midlife. She explains that cooking isn't about gourmet perfection but rather a health skill that calms the nervous system, stabilizes blood sugar, and eases symptoms such as bloating, brain fog, and inflammation commonly experienced during perimenopause and menopause. Lynda emphasizes that gut support does not mean elimination but rather creating a balanced and varied diet. She highlights the benefits of warm, gently cooked food over raw, cold dishes and how these choices improve digestion and reduce stress. By the end of the episode, listeners are encouraged to try incorporating one additional plant-based food into their diet and preparing it in a supportive way. The overarching message is to approach menopause with a gentler, more skillful method of self-care, focusing on support rather than restriction. When you're ready, here are 3 ways I can help you to feel your best during perimenopause and menopause: 1. Want more science-backed health tips? Click here to sign up for my free weekly newsletter for practical advice on navigating menopause with confidence: 2. Click here to get the free guide: 5 Natural Ways To Reduce Menopause Symptoms. 2. For more information about Lynda and how she supports women on their health journey, click here to learn more. 3. Interested in seeing if nutrition coaching with Lynda is right for you? Click here to book a free discovery call with Lynda.

    10 min

  2. JAN 8

    Why Knowing How to Cook Might Be the Most Underrated Hormone Therapy

    When you're ready, here are 3 ways I can help you to feel your best during perimenopause and menopause: 1. Want more science-backed health tips? Click here to sign up for my free weekly newsletter for practical advice on navigating menopause with confidence: 2. Click here to get the free guide: 5 Natural Ways To Reduce Menopause Symptoms. 2. For more information about Lynda and how she supports women on their health journey, click here to learn more. 3. Interested in seeing if nutrition coaching with Lynda is right for you? Click here to book a free discovery call with Lynda.

    10 min

  3. 12/10/2025

    The Midlife Self-Care Plan You Need for the Holidays (And Every Tough Season)

    When you're ready, here are 3 ways I can help you to feel your best during perimenopause and menopause: 1. Want more science-backed health tips? Click here to sign up for my free weekly newsletter for practical advice on navigating menopause with confidence: 2. Click here to get the free guide: 5 Natural Ways To Reduce Menopause Symptoms. 2. For more information about Lynda and how she supports women on their health journey, click here to learn more. 3. Interested in seeing if nutrition coaching with Lynda is right for you? Click here to book a free discovery call with Lynda.

    13 min

  4. 11/22/2025

    5 Diet Strategies to Heal Your Gut and Balance Hormones During Menopause

    In this episode of Joyful Menopause, host Lynda Enright addresses common challenges faced by women during perimenopause and menopause, such as weight gain, brain fog, restless sleep, and belly fat, and explains how these issues are often linked to gut health, hormones, and metabolism. Lynda offers five science-based dietary strategies to support gut health, balance hormones, regulate blood sugar, and reduce inflammation. Key recommendations include increasing fiber intake, diversifying plant foods, incorporating colorful polyphenol-rich foods, adding fermented foods and healthy fats, and including resistant starches. Listeners are encouraged to consistently make small dietary changes to improve overall health and well-being during menopause.  When you're ready, here are 3 ways I can help you to feel your best during perimenopause and menopause: 1. Want more science-backed health tips? Click here to sign up for my free weekly newsletter for practical advice on navigating menopause with confidence: 2. Click here to get the free guide: 5 Natural Ways To Reduce Menopause Symptoms. 2. For more information about Lynda and how she supports women on their health journey, click here to learn more. 3. Interested in seeing if nutrition coaching with Lynda is right for you? Click here to book a free discovery call with Lynda.

    10 min

  5. 11/06/2025

    The Truth About Detox & Menopause

    You’ve probably heard the buzz about intermittent fasting—but is it really right for women in perimenopause and menopause? In this episode of Joyful Menopause, host Lynda Enright, Functional Nutritionist, breaks down the truth about fasting and hormones so you can make sense of what’s best for your body during this stage of life. You’ll learn: How intermittent fasting affects key hormones like estrogen, progesterone, DHEA, and cortisolThe real benefits of fasting for metabolism, brain fog, inflammation, and sleepThe risks and red flags women should know before jumping inPractical ways to make fasting work for your lifestyle—without adding stress or deprivationLynda also shares real client stories to show how fasting can look very different for every woman—and why listening to your body is the key to success. If you’ve ever wondered whether intermittent fasting could help you feel more energized, focused, and balanced during menopause, this episode is a must-listen. When you're ready, here are 3 ways I can help you to feel your best during perimenopause and menopause: 1. Want more science-backed health tips? Click here to sign up for my free weekly newsletter for practical advice on navigating menopause with confidence: 2. Click here to get the free guide: 5 Natural Ways To Reduce Menopause Symptoms. 2. For more information about Lynda and how she supports women on their health journey, click here to learn more. 3. Interested in seeing if nutrition coaching with Lynda is right for you? Click here to book a free discovery call with Lynda.

    16 min

  6. 09/04/2025

    How the Gut-Brain Axis Impacts Menopause Sleep Problems, Anxiety, and Hot Flashes

    Are you struggling with menopause sleep problems, brain fog symptoms, or stubborn weight gain—and wondering why nothing seems to work anymore? The missing piece may not just be your hormones. It may be your gut health. In this episode of The Joyful Menopause Podcast, I dive into the fascinating gut-brain axis—the two-way connection between your digestion and your brain—and how it impacts everything from mood and sleep to weight loss during menopause. Here’s what you’ll learn:  ✨ How estrogen affects weight loss and why gut health plays a key role  ✨ Why brain fog in perimenopause and post menopause isn’t just in your head  ✨ The surprising link between gut health and menopause insomnia, hot flashes at night, and anxiety  ✨ Simple, gut-friendly foods and habits that can improve your digestion, mood, and energy Plus, I’ll share a powerful client story about how one woman reduced her brain fog, improved her sleep, and finally started losing weight by focusing on her gut health. If you’ve been looking for answers to your menopause struggles, this episode will give you practical, science-backed tools you can start using today. 👉🏻 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this video with a friend who’s also navigating perimenopause or menopause. When you're ready, here are 3 ways I can help you to feel your best during perimenopause and menopause: 1. Want more science-backed health tips? Click here to sign up for my free weekly newsletter for practical advice on navigating menopause with confidence: 2. Click here to get the free guide: 5 Natural Ways To Reduce Menopause Symptoms. 2. For more information about Lynda and how she supports women on their health journey, click here to learn more. 3. Interested in seeing if nutrition coaching with Lynda is right for you? Click here to book a free discovery call with Lynda.

    11 min

  7. 08/21/2025

    No More Cookie-Cutter Fixes: A Personalized Approach to Menopause Health & Weight Loss

    Are you tired of wasting time and money on diets, supplements, or advice that never seem to work? In this episode of The Joyful Menopause Podcast, we’ll explore why one-size-fits-all solutions fail women in perimenopause and menopause, and what to do instead. You’ll learn:  ✨ Why calorie counting, strict macros, and generic supplements don’t address the real issues ✨ How estrogen affects weight loss and why your midlife metabolism needs a new approach ✨ The role of micronutrients in brain fog, fatigue, and thyroid health ✨ Why sleep and stress matter just as much as food (and how menopause insomnia and perimenopause sleep problems hold you back) ✨ How environmental toxins and blood sugar regulation play a hidden role in your symptoms I’ll also share Maureen’s powerful story: after years of exhaustion, constipation, and weight struggles, she finally found answers through a personalized plan - and experienced better sleep, renewed energy, weight loss, and freedom from bloating. 👉 Stop spinning your wheels on cookie-cutter solutions. Your body deserves a plan as unique as you are. 🎧 Listen now and subscribe to The Joyful Menopause Podcast for more science-backed, compassionate guidance on thriving in midlife. When you're ready, here are 3 ways I can help you to feel your best during perimenopause and menopause: 1. Want more science-backed health tips? Click here to sign up for my free weekly newsletter for practical advice on navigating menopause with confidence: 2. Click here to get the free guide: 5 Natural Ways To Reduce Menopause Symptoms. 2. For more information about Lynda and how she supports women on their health journey, click here to learn more. 3. Interested in seeing if nutrition coaching with Lynda is right for you? Click here to book a free discovery call with Lynda.

    15 min

  8. 08/11/2025

    How Estrogen Affects Weight Loss—And Why Fiber Is Your Secret Weapon

    In this episode of The Joyful Menopause, functional nutritionist and menopause mentor Lynda Enright uncovers the surprising power of fiber—and why it's so much more than a digestion fix. From balancing blood sugar and supporting hormone detox to easing hot flashes, brain fog, and bloating, fiber plays a starring role in your midlife health. You’ll learn:  • Why fiber is essential during perimenopause and menopause  • How it helps regulate estrogen and reduce stubborn weight gain  • What fiber has to do with blood sugar, sleep, and cravings  • The gut-hormone connection you don’t want to ignore  • How to start increasing fiber without the dreaded bloat Plus, Lynda shares simple, doable ways to add more fiber to your meals—starting today. 🎁 Download the free “Is This Perimenopause?” guide and learn more about working with Lynda at: https://www.bewellconsulting.com ✨ This episode is packed with practical tips to help you feel clear, confident, and in control of your body again. When you're ready, here are 3 ways I can help you to feel your best during perimenopause and menopause: 1. Want more science-backed health tips? Click here to sign up for my free weekly newsletter for practical advice on navigating menopause with confidence: 2. Click here to get the free guide: 5 Natural Ways To Reduce Menopause Symptoms. 2. For more information about Lynda and how she supports women on their health journey, click here to learn more. 3. Interested in seeing if nutrition coaching with Lynda is right for you? Click here to book a free discovery call with Lynda.

    11 min
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When you think of menopause, 'joyful' might not be the first word that comes to mind. But no matter what you've heard, you deserve to thrive during this phase of life. On the Joyful Menopause podcast, Lynda Enright draws on her 25+ years of experience in women's health to share practical, science-based tips that you can customize to your body, lifestyle, and goals—because there’s no one-size-fits-all solution to menopause. With her calming, supportive style and deep expertise, Lynda will help you build lasting, sustainable habits, guiding you on your unique journey toward better health.

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  • Creator
    Lynda
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    28
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Joyful Menopause
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    Joyful Menopause