Are You There, Midlife? It’s Me, Monica. | Balance Hormones Naturally in Perimenopause, Menopause for Women Over 40 Monica Topete | Holistic Health Coach | Perimenopause Educator | Hormone Imbalance Survivor

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 recognize adrenal fatigue exists! (More about that on today’s podcast.:)
In today’s episode, you will learn:

Where is the adrenal gland situated and what does it do? 


What is the function of adrenal gland hormones? 


Cortisol: What does it do and how does cortisol function contribute to adrenal stress? 


What's the difference between high cortisol and adrenal fatigue? 


What causes cortisol levels to be too high or too low? 


What are some elevated cortisol symptoms? Adrenal fatigue symptoms?


What kind of cortisol test is best?: Cortisol blood test vs cortisol saliva test

Plus, I share 3 of my favorite fast fixes to balance cortisol levels just in time for summer!
If you’re experiencing symptoms like chronic fatigue, difficulty sleeping, uncontrollable salt or sugar cravings, and unexplained weight gain–all while feeling tired AND wired–then this episode is for you!
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Next Steps:EP 15 | Hypothyroidism And Weight Gain: 3 Healthy Hacks To Help Shed Those Extra Poundshttps://pod.fo/e/240c5fEP 14 | Is Estrogen Dominance Causing Your Hormonal Weight Gain? 3 Quick Tips To Move The Scalehttps://pod.fo/e/23e32f
EP 12 | Perimenopause Weight Gain: Are Your Hormones To Blame?https://pod.fo/e/23bc62
EP 5 | Can I Check My Hormone Levels Without A Doctor?https://pod.fo/e/22fc41
EP 2 | Why Does My Blood Test For Hormones Keep Coming Back “Normal?”https://pod.fo/e/2297e8
Take my FREE Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/HormoneSelfAssessment
Shop my Favorite Hormone Balancing Supplements And Save 5% or More on Every Order (Enter promo code EUQ1741):https://www.iherb.com/me/HormoneBalance
Book a FREE Hormone Clarity Call: https://bit.ly/HCprecall
Email Me: monica@monicalanetopete.com
 
*Disclaimer: Information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The information is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. I share the strategies that have worked for me and you are advised to do your own research and speak to your medical provider for care.
 

"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 we continue our special “Love & Hormones” Spring Series (continuing every other Thursday throughout June.)
Warning: This episode features a candid discussion about sex and intimacy and may include explicit content not suitable for children.
In this episode, we’re jumping into the deep end of sex and intimacy to tackle 3 of the top 6 causes of low libido in women over 40 (and men) including:

Bad sleep hygiene


Poor stress management


A sedentary lifestyle

Plus, we’ll share some fast fixes for these low libido causes, as well as tips to improve intimacy for couples.
From hormone-balancing supplements for high cortisol levels and insomnia to the best exercises to do to increase your libido, you won’t want to miss this very practical, very tactical episode.
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Next Steps:
7 | What Husbands Should Know About Perimenopause (And Menopause) https://pod.fo/e/232c2410 | "Why Do I Hate My Husband?"--Relationship Advice for Couples Navigating Hormonal Imbalancehttps://pod.fo/e/237f2e
13 | Why Am I Not in The Mood?--4 Myths About Low Libido in Women https://pod.fo/e/23c7db
Take my FREE Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/HormoneSelfAssessment
Shop my Favorite Hormone Balancing Supplements And Save 5% or More on Every Order (Enter promo code EUQ1741): https://www.iherb.com/me/HormoneBalance
Book a FREE Hormone Clarity Call: https://bit.ly/HCprecall
Record a Question to be Answered on the Podcast: https://www.speakpipe.com/AreYouThereMidlife
Become an AYTML Podcast Insider: https://areyoutheremidlife.com/
Email Me: monica@monicalanetopete.com
*Disclaimer: Information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The information is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. I share the strategies that have worked for me and you are advised to do your own research and speak to your medical provider for care.
 

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 higher than for men!
In this episode, you will learn:
- What is the thyroid gland and just why the heck it's so important? 
- The many causes of hypothyroidism, including top contributing lifestyle factors
- Common Hypothyroidism symptoms such as thyroid hair loss, thyroid fatigue, and thyroid inflammation 
- What are Tsh levels, t3 and t4 free? And how is hypothyroidism diagnosed?
- Hypothyroidism medication: Do you need to be on it for life?
- How thyroid issues specifically affect your metabolism and cause thyroid weight gain
Plus, I’ll share 3 healthy hacks to optimize your thyroid function just in time for summer!  
If you’re dealing with stubborn hormonal weight gain that just won’t budge or a thyroid test with results “within normal range,” this episode is for you.
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Next Steps:EP 14 | Is Estrogen Dominance Causing Your Hormonal Weight Gain? 3 Quick Tips To Move The Scalehttps://pod.fo/e/23e32f
EP 12 | Perimenopause Weight Gain: Are Your Hormones To Blame?
https://pod.fo/e/23bc62
EP 2 | Why Does My Blood Test For Hormones Keep Coming Back “Normal?”
https://pod.fo/e/2297e8
Take my FREE Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/HormoneSelfAssessment
Book a FREE Hormone Clarity Call: https://bit.ly/HCprecall
Become an AYTML Podcast Insider: https://areyoutheremidlife.com/Record a Question About Your Hormones To Be Answered on The Podcast: https://www.speakpipe.com/AreYouThereMidlife
Shop My Favorite Hormone Balancing Supplements And Save 5% or More on Every Order (Enter promo code EUQ1741):
https://www.iherb.com/me/HormoneBalance
Email Me: monica@monicalanetopete.com
 
*Disclaimer: Information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The information is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. I share the strategies that have worked for me and you are advised to do your own research and speak to your medical provider for care.
 
 

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 ratio and why it is important


What causes high estrogen in women?


What causes low progesterone?


What are some Estrogen Dominance symptoms?


Can Estrogen Dominance cause weight gain?


And can high estrogen symptoms or low progesterone symptoms resolve on their own?

Plus, I’ll share 3 quick tips to help you reverse estrogen dominance and move the dial on stubborn weight gain just in time for summer!
If you’re dealing with hormonal symptoms that just won’t go away or lab test results that say your estrogen and progesterone levels are “within normal range” even though you know something’s just not right, this episode is for you.
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Next Steps:EP 12 | Perimenopause Weight Gain: Are Your Hormones To Blame?https://pod.fo/e/23bc62
Take my FREE Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/HormoneSelfAssessment
Book a FREE Hormone Clarity Call: https://bit.ly/HCprecall
Become an AYTML Podcast Insider: https://areyoutheremidlife.com/
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Record a Question to be Answered on the Podcast: https://www.speakpipe.com/AreYouThereMidlife
Shop my Favorite Hormone Balancing Supplements And Save 5% or More on Every Order (Enter promo code EUQ1741):https://www.iherb.com/me/HormoneBalance
Email Me: monica@monicalanetopete.com
 
*Disclaimer: Information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The information is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. I share the strategies that have worked for me and you are advised to do your own research and speak to your medical provider for care.

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 about sex and intimacy and may include explicit content not suitable for children. (So… you may want to listen to this one through your headphones…or at least make sure the kids are out of the house before turning on your speakers!)In this episode, you will learn:

The cause of low libido in women in midlife


Why sex is important in marriage satisfaction


Self-image issues and other libido killers


What is “responsive desire” and how can it improve your sex life?


How sexual desire works in men vs. women 


How menopause affects sex drive…and can sexual desire come back? 

Plus, Rick and I get very candid about our ups and downs in the bedroom during the last 26+ years (no pun intended) including how we weathered dry spells, issues with aging and body image, and how we’re still working to keep things fresh.
If you’ve been struggling at all with libido, sex, or intimacy in your relationship, you won’t want to miss this very juicy episode!
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Next Steps:
EP 7 | What Husbands Should Know About Perimenopause (And Menopause) https://pod.fo/e/232c2410 | "Why Do I Hate My Husband?"--Relationship Advice for Couples Navigating Hormonal Imbalancehttps://pod.fo/e/237f2e
Take my FREE Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/HormoneSelfAssessment
Book a FREE Hormone Clarity Call: https://bit.ly/HCprecall
Record a Question to be Answered on the Podcast: https://www.speakpipe.com/AreYouThereMidlife
Become an AYTML Podcast Insider: https://areyoutheremidlife.com/
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Shop my Favorite Hormone Balancing Supplements And Save 5% or More on Every Order (Enter promo code EUQ1741): https://www.iherb.com/me/HormoneBalance
Email Me: monica@monicalanetopete.com
*Disclaimer: Information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The information is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. I share the strategies that have worked for me and you are advised to do your own research and speak to your medical provider for care.

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, we’ll discuss 7 of the most common hormonal imbalances among midlife women including:
Thyroid issues
Adrenal fatigue   
High cortisol levels 
Estrogen Dominance
Low Progesterone
High Estrogen
Low Estrogen
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
If you’re a woman in your late 30s or older who has been struggling with rapid weight gain or weight that just won’t budge no matter what you do, this episode is for you.
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Next Steps:EP 1 | How Do I Know If I'm In Perimenopause?https://pod.fo/e/2297e9
Take my FREE Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/HormoneSelfAssessment
Book a FREE Hormone Clarity Call: https://bit.ly/HCprecall
Become an AYTML Podcast Insider: https://areyoutheremidlife.com/
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Record a Question to be Answered on the Podcast: https://www.speakpipe.com/AreYouThereMidlife
Shop my Favorite Hormone Balancing Supplements And Save 5% or More on Every Order (Enter promo code EUQ1741):https://www.iherb.com/me/HormoneBalance
Email Me: monica@monicalanetopete.com
*Disclaimer: Information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The information is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. I share the strategies that have worked for me and you are advised to do your own research and speak to your medical provider for care.