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

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. Eps 402: Stronger Bones in Midlife: Where to Start at 40+ with Dr. Ben Weitz

    3D AGO

    Eps 402: Stronger Bones in Midlife: Where to Start at 40+ with Dr. Ben Weitz

    Most women don't realize their bones have been changing long before anyone thinks to look. While hormones, metabolism, and muscle are all affected by midlife shifts, bone is already responding to stress, nutrition, and estrogen in real time. What we've been told about bone loss starting "later" isn't just incomplete. It delays the very actions that could change the trajectory. I'm joined by Dr. Ben Weitz, a functional medicine practitioner and sports chiropractor who rebuilt his own bone after a traumatic fracture using advanced nutrition, testing, and anabolic strategies. His clinical depth and personal experience make this one worth your time. If you've ever thought bone health was something to worry about later, this will change that. Listen now. Episode Timeline:  00:00 – Episode Preview00:27 – Episode Introduction02:32 – Guest Injury Story06:45 – Bone Healing Protocol10:00 – Calcium and Vitamin K13:03 – Bone Drugs Explained18:04 – Rehab and Recovery20:20 – Bone Healing Success22:17 – Key Bone Lab Tests24:05 – DEXA Scan Explained27:06 – When to Start Testing27:34 – Best Bone Exercises30:53 – Bone Building Myth33:11 – Ballistic Training Explained34:33 – Maintenance Strategy Basics37:15 – Vitamin D Importance39:23 – Minerals for Bone Health42:02 – When to Retest42:55 – Prevention Over Treatment44:27 – Final Takeaways Connect with Dr. Ben Weitz: Clinic Phone Number: 310-395-3111Website https://drweitz.com/Rational Wellness Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rational-wellness-podcast/id1191232372SocialsFacebook  https://www.facebook.com/ben.weitz.12/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drbenweitz/   YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@weitzchiroLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/weitzchiro/🔗 Links & Resources 🌐Beam Minerals: https://www.beamminerals.com/?oid=4&affid=1227 (USE DISCOUNT CODE: BRIA at checkout for 20% off)  🌐AG1: DrinkAG1.com/BRIA (for a free $76 gift when you try AG1)  🌐 Website: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/🎧 Listen to past episodes: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/the-period-whisperer-podcast 📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Make Nutrition Easy In Perimenopause: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/offers/rVsL2APG/checkout 📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Peptides For Perimenopause: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/offers/7Xa9HvoH/checkout  📩 Book a Free Discovery Call: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/hormonebreakthrough

    46 min
  2. Eps 401: What to Do When Progress Isn’t Showing

    6D AGO

    Eps 401: What to Do When Progress Isn’t Showing

    Why does your progress suddenly go backwards in midlife… even when you’re doing everything right? If you’ve ever felt like things were finally working; your sleep, your energy, your routines and then suddenly it all slides backwards, you’re not alone. I’m unpacking why setbacks happen in this phase of life, especially during perimenopause, and why they’re actually a normal part of the process. We’ll look at what’s really driving these shifts from stress and hormone fluctuations to changes in your environment and nervous system, so you can stop questioning yourself every time things feel off. And I’ll walk you through how to navigate these moments without overdoing it, giving up, or falling into that “nothing works” spiral.  This is one of those episodes you’re going to want to come back to especially on the weeks where it feels like nothing is working. Tune in now!  Episode Timeline:  00:00 - Episode Preview00:44 - Podcast Intro01:30 - Real Life Setbacks Example03:30 - Progress Is Not Linear05:50 - Regression Is Normal06:34 - Stress Disrupts Progress08:20 - Hormone Rollercoaster Explained11:30 - Environment Impacts Your Body14:00 - Body Needs Recovery Phases16:00 - Mindset Can Sabotage Progress18:00 - Healing Happens In Phases19:30 - Zoom Out And Assess20:30 - Return To Foundations21:30 - Reduce Pressure On Body22:30 - Identify Hidden Stressors23:30 - Stay Consistent Imperfectly24:30 - Progress Requires Perspective 🔗 Links & Resources 🌐Beam Minerals: https://www.beamminerals.com/?oid=4&affid=1227 (USE DISCOUNT CODE: BRIA at checkout for 20% off)  🌐AG1: DrinkAG1.com/BRIA (for a free $76 gift when you try AG1)  🌐 Website: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/🎧 Listen to past episodes: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/the-period-whisperer-podcast 📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Make Nutrition Easy In Perimenopause: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/offers/rVsL2APG/checkout 📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Peptides For Perimenopause: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/offers/7Xa9HvoH/checkout  📩 Book a Free Discovery Call: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/hormonebreakthrough

    25 min
  3. Eps 400: Why Your Midlife Symptoms Aren’t Just Hormones with Crystal Andrus Morisette

    MAR 26

    Eps 400: Why Your Midlife Symptoms Aren’t Just Hormones with Crystal Andrus Morisette

    No one tells you that the real shift in midlife isn’t just physical… It's personal. In this conversation, we’re unpacking something that doesn’t get talked about enough,  how so many of us have been taught to override our needs, push through, and take care of everyone else… until our body finally says “I can’t keep doing this.” We talk about why your symptoms aren’t just physical, how self-abandonment quietly builds over time, and why it starts showing up in your energy, your health, your relationships, and even your weight. This is about recognizing the small, everyday ways you’ve been leaving yourself behind and what begins to change when you stop. Because your body isn’t failing you… it’s responding to everything you’ve been carrying. I’m joined by Crystal Andrus Morissette, six-time international bestselling author and creator of the Emotional Edge framework, who has been leading this conversation and helping women reconnect to themselves in a deeper way. Tune in, this might shift how you understand what your body’s been trying to tell you Episode Timeline:  00:00 - Midlife Wake Up Moment00:37 - Why Women Self-Abandon05:34 - Body Is The Messenger05:34 - Crystal’s Turning Point Story11:14 - Midlife Second Act Begins12:09 - How To Recognize It12:27 - Signs Of Self-Abandonment14:38 - Small Choices Add Up16:09 - Health Not Built For Women16:45 - Women Are Not Small Men18:15 - Happiness Affects Your Body18:28 - Mother And Daughter Energy19:19 - Finding Your True Self22:37 - Parts Of You Explained26:02 - Journaling To Reconnect29:18 - First Step Is Awareness31:41 - How To Start Healing31:41 - You Are Not Broken34:12 - What Would Courage Do36:47 - Menopause As Turning Point40:51 - Asking For The Right Help43:27 - Final Thoughts And Takeaways Connect with Crystal Andrus Morisette: FB: https://www.facebook.com/CrystalAndrusMorissetteInsta: https://www.instagram.com/crystalandrusmorissette/ WEB: https://www.swatinstitute.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/crystalandrusYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/crystalandrusQUIZ: SWATinstitute.com/quiz 🔗 Links & Resources 🌐Beam Minerals: https://www.beamminerals.com/?oid=4&affid=1227 (USE DISCOUNT CODE: BRIA at checkout for 20% off)  🌐AG1: DrinkAG1.com/BRIA (for a free $76 gift when you try AG1)  🌐 Website: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/🎧 Listen to past episodes: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/the-period-whisperer-podcast 📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Make Nutrition Easy In Perimenopause: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/offers/rVsL2APG/checkout 📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Peptides For Perimenopause: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/offers/7Xa9HvoH/checkout  📩 Book a Free Discovery Call: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/hormonebreakthrough

    47 min
  4. Eps 399: You’re Doing All the Sleep Tips — So Why Are You Still Awake?

    MAR 23

    Eps 399: You’re Doing All the Sleep Tips — So Why Are You Still Awake?

    If sleep hygiene and all the “sleep tips” aren’t working for you… this is why. This is the final episode in our sleep miniseries, and I really wanted to bring everything together in a way that actually makes sense for your body. Because so many women are stuck thinking they just need more discipline, a better routine, or one more supplement. And the truth is… sleep hygiene can support your sleep, but it doesn’t always fix what’s actually driving the issue underneath.  We talk about what’s really going on when your body won’t stay asleep, things like cortisol rhythm, gut health, histamine, minerals, and why your nervous system might not feel safe enough to fully rest. I also walk you through the difference between doing all the “right things” and actually having a body that’s ready for sleep… because those are not the same thing. And this is where testing, not guessing, starts to change everything for women who feel stuck. If you’ve been lying awake wondering what’s wrong with you… come listen to this final episode, and we’re going to help you understand what it’s saying. Episode Timeline: 00:05 - Sleep Hygiene Not Enough02:00 - What Sleep Hygiene Really Does04:30 - When Sleep Hygiene Works06:30 - Discipline vs Body Readiness08:08 - Gut Issues Disrupt Sleep10:30 - Histamine And Night Waking12:30 - Why Testing Matters14:30 - Minerals And Sleep Support16:06 - Sleep Supplement Stack18:30 - Stop Guessing Start Testing19:45 - Fix Sleep And Digestion First20:30 - Your Body Is Communicating21:30 - Final Thoughts And Next Steps  🔗 Links & Resources 🌐Beam Minerals: https://www.beamminerals.com/?oid=4&affid=1227 (USE DISCOUNT CODE: BRIA at checkout for 20% off)  🌐AG1: DrinkAG1.com/BRIA (for a free $76 gift when you try AG1)  🌐 Website: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/🎧 Listen to past episodes: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/the-period-whisperer-podcast 📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Make Nutrition Easy In Perimenopause: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/offers/rVsL2APG/checkout 📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Peptides For Perimenopause: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/offers/7Xa9HvoH/checkout  📩 Book a Free Discovery Call: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/hormonebreakthrough

    23 min
  5. Eps 398: Functional vs Conventional Labs: What Each One Reveals with Dr. Kela Smith

    MAR 19

    Eps 398: Functional vs Conventional Labs: What Each One Reveals with Dr. Kela Smith

    So many women are told their labs are “normal” while their bodies are clearly saying something else. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Kela Smith, a PhD, holistic doctor, researcher, educator, and founder of the Hormone Puzzle Society, to unpack one of the biggest gaps in women’s health today. We talk about why so many women in perimenopause and midlife are told their labs are “normal” while they are still dealing with fatigue, weight gain, poor sleep, and hormone chaos. Episode Timeline: 01:42 – Her Infertility Healing Story02:50 – What Is Hypothalamic Amenorrhea04:27 – Limits Of Conventional Lab Testing06:20 – Why Normal Labs Mislead06:31 – The Hormone Puzzle Framework07:44 – PUZZLE Acronym Explained09:14 – Most Common Missing Foundations09:48 – Why Sleep Matters For Hormones13:04 – Why Routine Helps Hormone Health14:30 – Why Daily Pooping Matters15:29 – Functional Labs Vs Blood Work17:17 – Testing Across Hormone Life Stages18:28 – What The Dutch Test Reveals21:04 – Thyroid Testing Women Actually Need23:06 – Gut Liver And Nervous System25:06 – What Methylation Means For Health27:11 – Lab Patterns Behind Common Symptoms29:54 – Key Functional Tests She Runs32:33 – Why Lab Data Empowers Women33:40 – Her Book On Hormone Healing36:07 – Where To Learn From Dr Smith   Connect with Dr. Kela Smith: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kela_healthcoach/?kuid=dce3546a-722b-4263-a1e1-342ebf64cb68-1773731347&kref=BosvGtaq4PoQ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT907FBq9X7frbCPpxlrJ2wWebsite - https://hormonepuzzlesociety.com/about/dr-kela-smith/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kela.robinson?kuid=dce3546a-722b-4263-a1e1-342ebf64cb68-1773731347&kref=BosvGtaq4PoQ 🔗 Links & Resources 🌐Beam Minerals: https://www.beamminerals.com/?oid=4&affid=1227 (USE DISCOUNT CODE: BRIA at checkout for 20% off)  🌐AG1: DrinkAG1.com/BRIA (for a free $76 gift when you try AG1)  🌐 Website: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/🎧 Listen to past episodes: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/the-period-whisperer-podcast 📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Make Nutrition Easy In Perimenopause: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/offers/rVsL2APG/checkout 📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Peptides For Perimenopause: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/offers/7Xa9HvoH/checkout  📩 Book a Free Discovery Call: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/hormonebreakthrough

    38 min
  6. Eps 397: How Sleep Loss Impacts Your Body, Brain and Mood In Perimenopause

    MAR 16

    Eps 397: How Sleep Loss Impacts Your Body, Brain and Mood In Perimenopause

    Feeling more overwhelmed, more emotional, or struggling with energy lately? Let me ask you this… how has your sleep been? As we continue our Get Some Sleep mini-series, I want to unpack something most women never realize: sleep deprivation doesn’t just make you tired, it quietly spills into your hormones, metabolism, mood, and even your relationships. In this conversation, we zoom out and explore how midlife hormone shifts and nervous system stress can amplify the impact of poor sleep in ways many women don’t expect. I also share why your body naturally becomes more sensitive in your 40s and 50s and why that sensitivity isn’t a weakness, but an important signal. Most importantly, we start unpacking how to listen to what your body may be saying through sleep deprivation. Press play and let’s decode what your body has been trying to tell you. Episode Timeline:  00:06 — Sleep As Canary In Coal Mine 02:00 — Midlife Sensitivity And Stress Bandwidth 04:30 — How Sleep Drives Weight Gain 06:30 — Survival Mode And Metabolism 08:30 — Brain Fog And Emotional Reactivity 10:30 — Sleep, Libido, And Relationships 12:30 — Anxiety, Depression, And Poor Sleep 14:30 — Why This Isn’t Personal Failure 16:30 — When Sleep Hygiene Isn’t Enough 18:30 — Power Of Functional Hormone Testing 20:30 — Gut Health, Histamine, And Sleep 22:00 — Nervous System First, Then Weight Loss 23:12 — Three-Week Nervous System Reset 24:30 — Invitation To Clarity Call 25:10 — Next Episode In Sleep Series 🔗 Links & Resources 🌐Beam Minerals: https://www.beamminerals.com/?oid=4&affid=1227 (USE DISCOUNT CODE: BRIA at checkout for 20% off)  🌐AG1: DrinkAG1.com/BRIA (for a free $76 gift when you try AG1)  🌐 Website: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/🎧 Listen to past episodes: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/the-period-whisperer-podcast 📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Make Nutrition Easy In Perimenopause: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/offers/rVsL2APG/checkout 📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Peptides For Perimenopause: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/offers/7Xa9HvoH/checkout  📩 Book a Free Discovery Call: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/hormonebreakthrough

    28 min
  7. Eps 396: Why Do You Lose Ambition? | Amina AlTai

    MAR 12

    Eps 396: Why Do You Lose Ambition? | Amina AlTai

    A lot of women hit their 40s and suddenly wonder: where did my drive go? In this episode, I’m joined by executive coach and leadership trainer Amina AlTai, author of The Ambition Trap, to talk about the powerful shift many women experience in perimenopause when their relationship with success, work, and purpose starts to change. We dive into why so many ambitious women suddenly feel a loss of “spark,” how nervous system capacity and life demands impact our drive, and why midlife often becomes the moment when women stop chasing expectations and start reconnecting with what truly matters. Amina also shares how core emotional patterns can influence our ambition and how women can begin to move from painful ambition to purposeful ambition. If you’ve been wondering why your energy, motivation, or career desires feel different lately, this episode will give you a whole new framework for understanding it. Episode Timeline:  00:29 – Episode Overview01:44 – Amina’s Ambition Journey03:34 – Redefining Ambition04:22 – Ambition vs Motivation07:58 – The Five Core Wounds11:02 – Midlife Loss of Spark11:46 – Rethinking Success in Midlife13:57 – Painful vs Purposeful Ambition14:09 – Health Changes and Energy17:21 – Listening to Body Signals19:09 – Finding Joy Again20:53 – Resources vs Demands24:18 – Gender Bias in Ambition27:36 – Fixing Systems for Women29:38 – Permission to Want More31:01 – Embracing Ambition Cycles31:39 – Ambition Changes in Midlife33:02 – Letting Go of People Pleasing35:19 – The Underground Phase35:49 – Where to Connect with Amina AlTai Connect with Amina AlTai: Website: aminaaltai.com  Instagram (@aminaaltai): instagram.com/aminaaltai/  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/aminaaltai  Check out Amina’s bestselling book, The Ambition Trap: aminaaltai.com/book 🔗 Links & Resources 🌐Beam Minerals: https://www.beamminerals.com/?oid=4&affid=1227 (USE DISCOUNT CODE: BRIA at checkout for 20% off)  🌐AG1: DrinkAG1.com/BRIA (for a free $76 gift when you try AG1)  🌐 Website: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/🎧 Listen to past episodes: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/the-period-whisperer-podcast 📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Make Nutrition Easy In Perimenopause: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/offers/rVsL2APG/checkout 📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Peptides For Perimenopause: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/offers/7Xa9HvoH/checkout  📩 Book a Free Discovery Call: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/hormonebreakthrough

    37 min
  8. Ep 395: Why You’re Still Exhausted After a Full Night’s Sleep In Perimenopause

    MAR 9

    Ep 395: Why You’re Still Exhausted After a Full Night’s Sleep In Perimenopause

    If you wake up tired, foggy, and already disoriented early in the morning… this might explain it. So many high-performing women in midlife tell me, “I’m sleeping… but I don’t feel refreshed.” You’re in bed. You’re not scrolling. You’re doing the “right” things. And yet you wake up foggy, wired at 2am, reaching for caffeine like it’s oxygen. What we unpack here is the difference between sleep and recovery — because they are not the same thing. I bring up the two (2) cortisol patterns I constantly see on functional lab testing and how hormonal shifts impact your nervous system’s ability to downshift, especially at perimenopause. If you’re tired of “trying harder” and ready to understand what your body is actually communicating, this episode will give you the clarity and next steps you’ve been missing. Episode Timeline:  00:00 – Sleep Isn’t Always Recovery03:45 – Two Cortisol Patterns07:58 – Hormones Or Stress?10:45 – Gut And Sleep13:40 – Minerals And Midlife16:46 – Blood Sugar Clues18:30 – Exercise And Energy Debt21:45 – Action Steps To Start24:30 – Eat Like A Grown Woman26:36 – Build A Real Bedtime Routine29:00 – Foundations Before Blaming Hormones30:00 – Test Don’t Guess30:45 – Protect Your Energy 🔗 Links & Resources 🌐Beam Minerals: https://www.beamminerals.com/?oid=4&affid=1227 (USE DISCOUNT CODE: BRIA at checkout for 20% off)  🌐AG1: DrinkAG1.com/BRIA (for a free $76 gift when you try AG1)  🌐 Website: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/🎧 Listen to past episodes: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/the-period-whisperer-podcast 📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Make Nutrition Easy In Perimenopause: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/offers/rVsL2APG/checkout 📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Peptides For Perimenopause: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/offers/7Xa9HvoH/checkout  📩 Book a Free Discovery Call: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/hormonebreakthrough

    31 min
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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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