The Elise Tzurkov Podcast

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Welcome to the Elise Tzurkov Podcast where I help women in perimenopause and menopause thrive unapologetically from the inside out. Each week, we dive into candid conversations and expert insights designed to navigate the unique challenges of this stage of life—so you can feel stronger, more confident, and at home in your body. Let’s dive in and start thriving together! Learn how we can help you more: www.functionallyfitwithelise.com or IG/FB @functionallyfitwithelise.com

  1. 2D AGO

    Why Networking is Keeping You Fat

    Most ambitious women don’t realize the very environments that elevate their careers are quietly sabotaging their health. In this powerful episode, I expose how networking dinners, travel, cocktails, and “just this once” indulgences create the slow,cumulative weight gain so common in your 40s and 50s. I break down the subtle habits that derail progress—and the simple shifts that protect it. You’ll learn how to spot the “slow drip” behaviors adding inches to your waistline, reframe social pressure without feeling deprived, and choose consistency over perfection in busy, high-performance environments. Because midlife weight gain isn’t inevitable—it’s patterned. If you’re a driven professional who’s tired of feeling powerless around food in high-pressure settings, this episode gives you the structure, mindset, and discipline to stay lean while succeeding at the highest level. Your career shouldn’t cost you your health. Learn about our customized coaching program: https://ffwehealthcoaching.com/4f-2246 FREEBIES available on my website: https://www.functionallyfitwithelise.com/ Stay connected with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/functionallyfitwithelise/?hl=en Stay connected with me on via email: https://functionallyfitwithelise.kit.com/functionally-fit-newsletter Join my free Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/383975962844507/

    11 min

  2. 4D AGO

    If You Can't Do It For A Lifetime, Don't Do It For Day

    Most weight loss advice is flawed – you’re told to give upyour favourite foods forever.  But what if the real secret to lasting change isn’t restriction, but flexibility?  Restrictive diets don’t work and the key to lasting weight loss is creating sustainable habits.  The biggest enemy to lasting change is often your own self-imposed limits.  Why settle for temporary limits when lasting change is about smart flexibility? Tune in now to redefine how you think about weight loss in perimenopause and finally make habits that stick. Learn about our customized coaching program: https://ffwehealthcoaching.com/4f-2246 FREEBIES available on my website: https://www.functionallyfitwithelise.com/ Stay connected with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/functionallyfitwithelise/?hl=en Stay connected with me on via email: https://functionallyfitwithelise.kit.com/functionally-fit-newsletter Join my free Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/383975962844507/

    14 min

  3. FEB 26

    3 Hard Truths About WEIGHT LOSS Management

    Most women underestimate how long real weight loss in perimenopause and menopause actually takes—and rushing it can cost you months (or years). After working with 1,800+ women through perimenopause and menopause, I’m sharing the truths no one talks about. Weight loss in perimenopause isn’t a 90-day sprint. Menopause isn’t a crash diet phase. Hormones shift. Metabolism adapts. Quick fixes only fuel weight cycling. In this episode, you’ll learn: •Why “15 pounds in 3 months” is unrealistic in perimenopause and menopause• Why lasting change requires becoming a different woman—not just following a plan• Why building muscle is non-negotiable for recalibrating your metabolism in menopause Without this understanding, perimenopause and menopause become a loop of dieting and disappointment. With it, your progress becomes sustainable—and powerful. This isn’t about shrinking your body. It’s about mastering your metabolism and identity in perimenopause and menopause. Are you ready to stop chasing fast results and finally build something that lasts? Learn about our customized coaching program: https://ffwehealthcoaching.com/4f-2246 FREEBIES available on my website: https://www.functionallyfitwithelise.com/ Stay connected with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/functionallyfitwithelise/?hl=en Stay connected with me on via email: https://functionallyfitwithelise.kit.com/functionally-fit-newsletter Join my free Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/383975962844507/ Why 90 Days Isn’t Enough Spotify: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/39vv9UgXM0b   Why 90 Days Isn’t Enough Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-90-days-isnt-enough/id1778056130?i=1000735193546   Why 90 Days Isn’t Enough YouTube: https://youtu.be/YMkkCee_Has?si=hHVK4aDmTP1DYlEM

    13 min

  4. FEB 24

    How Kaela Dropped 30 Pounds

    Most women underestimate what’s possible in midlife – until they start transforming themselves from the inside out.  Kaela’s journey from feeling exhausted and heavy to climbing mountains at 57 is a game changer, proving that its’ never too late to reinvent your strength, health and confidence.    Kaela shares the pivotal moments as a Functionally Fit with Elise client, who started her journey feeling defeated and ultimately shifted her mindset and her body to build unstoppable momentum – losing 30 pounds, gaining strength and redefining her entire identity.   Are you ready to see what’s possible, because the real magic happens when you step out of your comfort zone and into the life you’re meant to live.  Listen up! Kaela's Progress Pictures: https://www.instagram.com/p/DOlZMR0jj2L/?igsh=cjhnNWtsdjcxbWw5 Learn about our customized coaching program: https://ffwehealthcoaching.com/4f-2246 FREEBIES available on my website: https://www.functionallyfitwithelise.com/ Stay connected with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/functionallyfitwithelise/?hl=en Stay connected with me on via email: https://functionallyfitwithelise.kit.com/functionally-fit-newsletter Join my free Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/383975962844507/

    45 min

  5. FEB 19

    Remeet Elise (it's been a while)

    In this episode, I reintroduce myself—not just as a coach,but as a woman shaped by resilience, reinvention, and relentless curiosity about women’s health. From growing up in a fitness-driven family to navigating my son’s type 1 diabetes diagnosis, my path led me from corporate fitness to building a movement for women in perimenopause and menopause. My own hormone struggles, HRT journey, and deep clinical education transformed how I approach midlife health. This is about perimenopause, menopause, identity, boundaries, and building strength—physically and mentally—so women can thriveunapologetically in every season.   This is me unfiltered – what you see is what you get.  Are you ready to be friends? Learn about our customized coaching program: https://ffwehealthcoaching.com/4f-2246 FREEBIES available on my website: https://www.functionallyfitwithelise.com/ Stay connected with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/functionallyfitwithelise/?hl=en Stay connected with me on via email: https://functionallyfitwithelise.kit.com/functionally-fit-newsletter Join my free Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/383975962844507/ Episodes Referenced: My High Low Life:  What Living with Diabetes Type 1 Looks Like Spotify: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/NXT6JadAqYb My High Low Life:  What Living with Diabetes Type 1 Looks Like Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-high-low-life-what-living-with-diabetes-type-1-looks-like/id1778056130?i=1000737575467 My High Low Life:  What Living with Diabetes Type 1 Looks Like YouTube Episode: https://youtu.be/thwVEJVvoGs   Life as a T1D Mom Part 2 Spotify: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/PMCVJiDcS0b Life as a TID Mom, Part 2 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-as-a-t1d-mom-part-2/id1778056130?i=1000738657331 Life as a TID Mom, Part 2 YouTube: https://youtu.be/gQMGyKBIM1Q?si=cfUaqJpS2UweNWnl   Hi, I’m Elise First Edition Spotify: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/v3D7nsxcS0b Hi, I’m Elise First Edition Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hi-im-elise/id1778056130?i=1000676675542 Hi, I’m Elise First Edition YouTube: https://youtu.be/gANwp6hqIm8?si=60Jg09DnH4go1-uz

    26 min

  6. FEB 17

    Is BIRTH CONTROL a Suitable Treatment in PERIMENOPAUSE?

    Hormonal birth control is often prescribed as a quick fix—but in perimenopause, it may be masking the real problem and making symptoms worse. In this eye-opening episode, I break down how birth control can hide hormone imbalances, disrupt your body’s natural rhythm, and fuel weight gain, skin issues, mood swings, and cycle chaos. I share my personal journey off the pill and explain why so many women in perimenopause are stuck in a loop of symptoms and prescriptions instead of true healing. You’ll learn how synthetic hormones affect your gut, liver, and natural hormoneproduction—and why coming off birth control can be a powerful first step toward balance. If you’re tired of band-aid solutions are ready to reconnect with your hormones, this is your wake-up call.  Whether you’rein your 40’s looking to get off the pill or navigating menopause symptoms, understanding your cycle can revolutionize your health and your life.  Learn about our customized coaching program: https://ffwehealthcoaching.com/4f-2246 FREEBIES available on my website: https://www.functionallyfitwithelise.com/ Stay connected with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/functionallyfitwithelise/?hl=en Stay connected with me on via email: https://functionallyfitwithelise.kit.com/functionally-fit-newsletter Join my free Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/383975962844507/

    18 min

  7. FEB 12

    Slow Down to Speed Up

    In this snack sized episode, I share the transformative powerof slowing down to speed up.  Discover how embracing a slower pace can lead to better health, productivity and overall well-being, especially during perimenopause.  Tune in for practical tips and personal insights that encourage you to put down the rush and pick up a more mindful approach to life.  Don’t miss this empowering conversation. Learn about our customized coaching program: https://ffwehealthcoaching.com/4f-2246 FREEBIES available on my website: https://www.functionallyfitwithelise.com/ Stay connected with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/functionallyfitwithelise/?hl=en Stay connected with me on via email: https://functionallyfitwithelise.kit.com/functionally-fit-newsletter Join my free Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/383975962844507/

    7 min

  8. FEB 10

    How to Moderate the Middle

    Swinging between restriction and overindulgence is exhausting – and it sabotages your weight loss efforts, especially duringperimenopause.  The real game-changer?  Learning how to moderate the middle, so you can enjoy life without guilt or deprivation.   In this episode I discuss how to create sustainable habitsusing practical strategies.  Small adjustments can make a big change – this isn’t about perfection.  If you’re tired of the yo-yo and ready to enjoy your favourite foods this episode is for you. Meet your goals using our Functionally Fit Method:  https://ffwehealthcoaching.com/4f-2246 FREEBIES available on my website: https://www.functionallyfitwithelise.com/ Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/functionallyfitwithelise/?hl=en Stay connected with me on via email: https://functionallyfitwithelise.kit.com/functionally-fit-newsletter

    14 min
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Welcome to the Elise Tzurkov Podcast where I help women in perimenopause and menopause thrive unapologetically from the inside out. Each week, we dive into candid conversations and expert insights designed to navigate the unique challenges of this stage of life—so you can feel stronger, more confident, and at home in your body. Let’s dive in and start thriving together! Learn how we can help you more: www.functionallyfitwithelise.com or IG/FB @functionallyfitwithelise.com

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