Mend Your Midlife Metabolism | Lose Weight, Insulin Resistance, Menopause, Blood Sugar Levels, Cortisol Belly

Carrie Schrader - Registered Pharmacist, Insulin Resistance Solutions Practitioner, Certified Transformational Nutrition Coach
  • 4.9 (30)
  • Nutrition
  • Updated Daily

**TOP 50 NUTRITION PODCAST FOR MIDLIFE WOMEN SEEKING SIMPLE STRATEGIES TO OVERCOME WEIGHT LOSS RESISTANCE.** Have you tried everything to lose weight — eating ‘right,’ exercising, cutting calories — yet your belly fat still won’t budge? Are you heavier than you’ve ever been, feeling stressed and exhausted, and wondering why your metabolism seems completely broken? Do you feel stuck in a cycle of low energy, cravings, and frustration — thinking about food and weight constantly but never seeing results? Are you sick of trying and crying, watching the scale climb even though you’re doing everything you can to not gain weight?  Are you overwhelmed by all the weight loss advice out there and just wish someone could help you understand what your metabolism actually needs in midlife?  I am so glad you’re here, friend! This podcast will give you the tools to lose stubborn weight, rebuild confidence in your body, and move with strength and energy, so you can feel better inside and out and show up fully in every area of your life. Hey, I’m Carrie. A faith-driven midlife mom, and Pharmacist Health Coach. For years I struggled to feel comfortable in my body as the weight crept up and nothing I tried seemed to work. Even with all my medical and wellness knowledge, I was frustrated, exhausted, and questioning what was really going on inside my body — until I discovered the missing piece. Becoming a Certified Insulin Resistance Solutions Practitioner helped me finally connect the dots — it wasn’t about willpower, it was about my metabolism. Once I learned how to balance my blood sugar, calm my stress hormones, and support my body the way God designed it, everything changed. I created simple, sustainable strategies that fit my life, ones I could actually stick with, and now I’m ready to share them with you. If you’re ready to finally find real-life strategies that fit your midlife lifestyle… Weight-loss solutions that are practical, effective, and built to last… Results that are undeniable like lasting fat loss, steady energy, renewed strength, and the confidence to feel at home in your body again. This podcast is for you! So whip up your matcha, take a deep breath, and let’s dive in!

  1. 21h ago

    47 | How to Build a Personalized Weight Loss Plan: Sneak Peek Inside Insulin Insight

    Wondering if a CGM device is worth it, or if finger pokes with a glucometer tell you enough about your blood sugar? Curious what it's really like inside a group coaching program for midlife weight loss before you say yes? Doing everything "right" in midlife and the weight still won't come off, no matter how hard you try? Today's episode is a little different, friend. I'm not teaching solo. I'm joined by my dear friend Alejandra Kottke, our new Business Support Specialist here at Mend Your Midlife Metabolism. But before she ever worked with me, she was a student in the very first round of Insulin Insight for Midlife Weight Loss two years ago, back when we tracked blood sugar with a glucometer and finger pokes. Now she's back in the newly designed program, building her personalized weight loss plan with a continuous glucose monitor. That gives her a perspective nobody else on this podcast can offer. She shares what a normal day of finger-prick testing looked like, what a CGM showed her that a glucometer never could, and what it feels like to do this work alongside other women on live coaching calls. If you've been on the fence about using a CGM, or wondering whether a program like this is right for you, this honest, inside look is for you. What You'll Learn: Why Alejandra said yes to joining Insulin Insight the first time, and why she came back What a normal day of blood sugar testing looked like with a glucometer, and what made it so hard The real difference between finger pokes and a CGM device, and a moment the CGM revealed something a finger prick never could What she'd tell a woman who feels unsure about a CGM because of cost, nerves, or "one more thing" What the group coaching calls actually feel like if you've never been on one The non-scale victories and early wins she's noticed a few weeks into the program Why this approach stood out to a lifelong learner who has seen a hundred weight loss programs come and go Her heartfelt message to the woman listening who is still on the fence Finally Losing It Bootcamp: If you've been doing everything "right" and the weight still won't come off, it's not a lack of effort, it's a lack of information. In my FREE one hour LIVE Workshop on October 14th, you'll learn why midlife changes the weight loss rules and how to use your very own blood sugar data to build a personalized weight loss plan. You'll also use my new interactive Blood Sugar Check-In Tool and my new interactive What's Your Type Tool to discover your blood sugar type and your first steps. 👉🏼 https://mendmymetabolism.com/bootcamp Community Support: Join my free private Facebook group for Midlife Menders navigating metabolism, insulin resistance, and stubborn midlife weight: Insulin Resistance and Midlife Metabolism Guidance For Women Community 👉🏼 https://www.facebook.com/groups/mendingyourmidlifemetabolism Contact: 💌 https://www.mendmymetabolism.com/contact   Related Episodes: 7 | Weight Gain in Menopause: A Faith-Centered Conversation About Metabolism and Walking Worthy with Alejandra Kottke 38 | Weight Loss in Midlife Starts With a CGM Device   Disclaimer: The information shared here is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. While Carrie is a licensed pharmacist, she is not acting in that capacity on this podcast. Always consult your doctor or licensed medical professional before changing your diet, lifestyle, medications, or supplements. Individual results vary.

  2. 4d ago

    LIVE Workshop on Wednesday! Are you IN?! Never Before Seen Bonuses 👀

    The Finally Losing It Workshop starts LIVE on Wednesday, one hour of real training, real Q&A, and real momentum to build a personalized weight loss plan using your blood sugar data. This round I've got bonuses you've never seen before, and they're only available if you show up live. If you've been circling the idea of finally losing those last few pounds, or dropping that midlife middle, or if you've started and stopped a few times already, this workshop is built for you. Grab your free seat at 👉🏼 https://mendmymetabolism.com/bootcamp. See you October 14th at 1pm CST!

  3. Oct 5

    46 | Confidence After 50: What Getting Your Metabolism Back Actually Feels Like

    Do you look in the mirror after 50 and feel like you're looking at a stranger? Wondering if this tired, low-confidence version of you is just who you are now? Could your metabolism be the reason your confidence slipped away in midlife? In this episode, I'm sharing what getting your confidence back after 50 actually feels like, so you can stop blaming yourself and start feeling at home in your body again. Nothing dramatic happened. The energy went first. Then the midlife middle showed up and the jeans got harder to button. Then your confidence quietly followed. Friend, you are not broken, and this is not your fault. As estrogen shifts, insulin resistance and cortisol change how your body handles blood sugar, energy, and fat. That's a chemistry change, not a personality change. And chemistry problems have solutions. In this episode, you'll learn: Why confidence in midlife is tied to steady energy, clear thinking, and your metabolism How shifting estrogen, insulin resistance, and cortisol can make you feel like a different person Why this is a data problem you can solve, not a willpower problem you're failing at The non-scale victories that show up first: quieter food noise, steady afternoon energy, better sleep, and not flinching at your reflection How a CGM lets you watch your own blood sugar respond in real time, so you stop guessing Why courage comes before confidence, inspired by Jennifer Allwood's book "Fear Is Not the Boss of You" Three simple next steps to start feeling like yourself again Finally Losing It Bootcamp: Join me for a FREE one hour LIVE Workshop on October 14th. You'll do a live blood sugar check-in, find your own blood sugar type, and learn how to use your blood sugar data to build a personalized weight loss plan. 👉🏼 https://mendmymetabolism.com/bootcamp Community Support: Join my free private Facebook group for Midlife Menders navigating metabolism, insulin resistance, and stubborn midlife weight: Insulin Resistance and Midlife Metabolism Guidance For Women Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/mendingyourmidlifemetabolism Contact: 💌 https://www.mendmymetabolism.com/contact Mentioned in This Episode: "Fear Is Not the Boss of You" by Jennifer Allwood Related Episodes: 32 | 8 Signs You’re Overcoming Insulin Resistance & Why Focusing on Weight Loss Isn’t Helping 36 | Cortisol Belly Isn't Willpower — It's a Stress Shift in Menopause Disclaimer: The information shared here is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. While Carrie is a licensed pharmacist, she is not acting in that capacity on this podcast. Always consult your doctor or licensed medical professional before changing your diet, lifestyle, medications, or supplements. Individual results vary.

  4. Sep 28

    45 | What a CGM Device Reveals About Your Carb Tolerance and Blood Sugar Levels

    Ever wonder how many carbs you should really be eating in midlife — and why the low carb plan that worked for your friend doesn't work for you? Could eating a cup of "healthy" blueberries actually spike your blood sugar? Here's what my CGM taught me about carb tolerance. What if two women ate the exact same meal and got two completely different blood sugar results? Here's how to find your own personalized carb number for insulin resistance. In this episode, I'm sharing why there is no single "right" number of carbs for every midlife woman, and how paying attention to your own blood sugar can help you find the amount that actually works for your body. I share the story of a blueberry smoothie I thought was healthy, until my CGM told me a different story, and I walk you through simple, no-guesswork steps you can try this week to start finding your own carb tolerance. What You'll Learn: Why there is no universal carb number that works for every woman in midlife Why two women can eat the exact same meal and walk away with completely different blood sugar responses How to use your own body's signals, with or without a CGM, to find your personal carb tolerance A simple step you can try this week to start noticing your own blood sugar pattern Insulin Insight for Midlife Weight Loss — Build a personalized weight loss program using your own blood sugar data: 👉🏼 https://www.mendmymetabolism.com/insulin Free Resource: If you're ready to support your metabolism in a simple, sustainable way, download my Guide for midlife women tired of stubborn weight and low energy. 👉🏼 https://carrieswellnessrx.com Community Support: Join my free private Facebook group for Midlife Menders navigating metabolism, insulin resistance, and stubborn midlife weight: Insulin Resistance and Midlife Metabolism Guidance For Women Community 👉🏼 https://www.facebook.com/groups/mendingyourmidlifemetabolism Contact: 💌 https://www.mendmymetabolism.com/contact Related Episodes: 16 | Why Calories Don't Control Weight Loss (It's Insulin and Blood Sugar) 18 | Exposing the Truth About Fat and Blood Sugar for Midlife Weight Loss Disclaimer: The information shared here is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. While Carrie is a licensed pharmacist, she is not acting in that capacity on this podcast. Always consult your doctor or licensed medical professional before changing your diet, lifestyle, medications, or supplements. Individual results vary.

  5. Sep 21

    44 | Turn Your Thighs Into Belly Fat: What Stress Is Really Doing to Your Body

    Ever wonder why your belly keeps growing even though you're eating less than ever — could unmanaged stress be the real reason you can't lose weight in midlife? What does turning your thigh muscle into belly fat actually have to do with cortisol belly — and why does it happen without you eating a single extra bite? Could sitting through a stressful moment instead of moving be the missing link between stress and belly fat, blood sugar, and insulin resistance? In this episode, I'm walking you through exactly what happens in your body when stress hits and you don't move — from cortisol pulling sugar out of your muscle, to that sugar sitting unused in your blood, to insulin storing it right around your middle. No willpower failure here. Just biochemistry, and a simple fix you can start using today. What You'll Learn: Why cortisol pulls fuel from your muscle instead of fat during a stressful moment, and why that matters for your midlife middle How sitting still under stress lets that extra sugar sit in your blood with nowhere to go Why insulin resistance means your pancreas has to make more insulin — and why that extra insulin stores sugar as belly fat The full stress-to-belly-fat pattern, start to finish, in plain terms Why "exercise snacking" — short bursts of movement throughout the day — can control blood sugar better than one long workout Simple ways to move before insulin gets the chance to store that sugar as fat Insulin Insight for Midlife Weight Loss — Build a personalized weight loss program using your own blood sugar data: 👉🏼 https://www.mendmymetabolism.com/insulin Community Support: Join my free private Facebook group for Midlife Menders navigating metabolism, insulin resistance, and stubborn midlife weight: Insulin Resistance and Midlife Metabolism Guidance For Women Community 👉🏼 https://www.facebook.com/groups/mendingyourmidlifemetabolism Contact: 💌 https://www.mendmymetabolism.com/contact Related Episodes: 42 | Why Your Metabolism Fights You When You Try to Lose Weight 40 | 4 Steps to Outsmart Insulin Resistance Cravings and Steady Blood Sugar Levels Disclaimer: The information shared here is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. While Carrie is a licensed pharmacist, she is not acting in that capacity on this podcast. Always consult your doctor or licensed medical professional before changing your diet, lifestyle, medications, or supplements. Individual results vary.

  6. Sep 14

    43 | What's Working for My Metabolism This Month

    Ever wonder if a long, hard fast could actually be working against you — spiking your cortisol instead of helping you lose weight in midlife? What if the real reason your blood sugar won't settle down has nothing to do with willpower, and everything to do with what you do in the first hour after you wake up? Could twenty minutes of embroidery before bed do more for your blood sugar than your next diet ever will? This episode is a little different — no teaching outline, no myth to bust. Just a real, honest look at what's actually working for Carrie this month: three small shifts, no overhauls, no rigid plans. If you're tired of trying harder and still not seeing the scale move, this one's for you. What You'll Learn: Why 20–30 grams of protein in the first hour of waking can help steady your cortisol and support how your body uses insulin What the Cortisol Awakening Response is, and why low blood sugar can make that morning surge worse A simple trick for keeping dinner interesting without falling back on the same five meals Why black beans and lentils can be blood-sugar-friendly allies instead of something to fear How a calm, screen-free evening routine (embroidery, puzzles, fiction) can lower cortisol and support steadier blood sugar the next day Why small, sustainable shifts — not big overhauls — are what actually move the needle in midlife Insulin Insight for Midlife Weight Loss — Build a personalized weight loss program using your own blood sugar data: 👉🏼 https://www.mendmymetabolism.com/insulin Community Support: Join my free private Facebook group for Midlife Menders navigating metabolism, insulin resistance, and stubborn midlife weight: Insulin Resistance and Midlife Metabolism Guidance For Women Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/mendingyourmidlifemetabolism Contact: 💌 https://www.mendmymetabolism.com/contact Related Episodes: 41 | Is It Menopause or Insulin Resistance Causing Your Aches? 13 | Poor Sleep Is Wrecking Your Metabolism. Stabilize Your Blood Sugar Instead Disclaimer: The information shared here is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. While Carrie is a licensed pharmacist, she is not acting in that capacity on this podcast. Always consult your doctor or licensed medical professional before changing your diet, lifestyle, medications, or supplements. Individual results vary.

  7. Sep 7

    42 | Why Your Metabolism Fights You When You Try to Lose Weight

    Ever finish dinner feeling completely full, only to find yourself standing at the pantry twenty minutes later, wondering why the craving won't quit?   You know a walk would feel good, some part of you even wants to go — so why does your body stay planted on the couch instead?   Doing everything right and the weight still won't budge — could a hormone called leptin be the missing piece behind your blood sugar and insulin resistance struggles?   In this episode, I'm sharing why your cravings and your missing motivation to move might be the exact same hormone problem — leptin resistance — so you can stop blaming willpower and start working with your biochemistry instead.   What You'll Learn:   What leptin actually does in your body, and why it's your built-in "I've had enough" signal for both food and movement How chronically high insulin blocks leptin from reaching your brain, and why that leaves you craving food you never even wanted Why insulin resistance and leptin resistance tend to travel together, especially as estrogen and progesterone shift during perimenopause and menopause The real reason "slow metabolism" often isn't about your metabolism at all — it's spontaneous movement quietly disappearing from your day Four simple timing shifts to protect your leptin rhythm, without cutting a single food group   Insulin Insight for Midlife Weight Loss — Build a personalized weight loss program using your own blood sugar data: 👉🏼 https://www.mendmymetabolism.com/insulin   Community Support: Join my free private Facebook group for Midlife Menders navigating metabolism, insulin resistance, and stubborn midlife weight: Insulin Resistance and Midlife Metabolism Guidance For Women Community 👉🏼 https://www.facebook.com/groups/mendingyourmidlifemetabolism   Contact: 💌 https://www.mendmymetabolism.com/contact   Related Episodes: 40 | 4 Steps to Outsmart Insulin Resistance Cravings and Steady Blood Sugar Levels 38 | Weight Loss in Midlife Starts With a CGM Device   Disclaimer: The information shared here is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. While Carrie is a licensed pharmacist, she is not acting in that capacity on this podcast. Always consult your doctor or licensed medical professional before changing your diet, lifestyle, medications, or supplements. Individual results vary.

  8. Aug 31

    41 | Is It Menopause or Insulin Resistance Causing Your Aches?

    Waking up with swollen, achy fingers that take an hour to loosen up — is that just menopause, or could insulin resistance be the real reason? Ever wonder why a "healthy" flavored yogurt or bottled salad dressing might be quietly feeding inflammation and stalling your midlife weight loss? Hitting a wall every afternoon around three o'clock no matter what you ate for lunch — could cortisol and your blood sugar levels be behind that crash? In this episode, I'm sharing why the aches, brain fog, and stubborn weight so many midlife women chalk up to "just getting older" are actually signs of chronic, low-grade inflammation and insulin resistance — so you can stop blaming your age and start giving your body what it actually needs. What You'll Learn: Why swollen joints, brain fog, and skin that won't bounce back are signs of inflammation, not just age How dropping estrogen during menopause changes the way your body handles inflammation and blood sugar Why insulin has to work harder to "unlock" your cells when inflammation is high, and what that has to do with your 3pm energy crash Where sugar hides in foods that don't taste sweet, and why that matters more in midlife than it used to The omega-6 to omega-3 balance, and how it tips your body toward more inflammation or less Insulin Insight for Midlife Weight Loss — Join the waitlist to be notified when enrollment opens again: 👉🏼 https://mendmymetabolism.com/insulin Community Support: Join my free private Facebook group for Midlife Menders navigating metabolism, insulin resistance, and stubborn midlife weight👉🏼 Insulin Resistance and Midlife Metabolism Guidance For Women Community   Contact: 💌 https://www.mendmymetabolism.com/contact Related Episodes: 36 | Cortisol Belly Isn't Willpower — It's a Stress Shift in Menopause 39 | Poor Sleep Isn't the Problem — Cortisol and Blood Sugar Are Disclaimer: The information shared here is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. While Carrie is a licensed pharmacist, she is not acting in that capacity on this podcast. Always consult your doctor or licensed medical professional before changing your diet, lifestyle, medications, or supplements. Individual results vary.

See All (49)

Trailer

4.9
out of 5
30 Ratings

About

**TOP 50 NUTRITION PODCAST FOR MIDLIFE WOMEN SEEKING SIMPLE STRATEGIES TO OVERCOME WEIGHT LOSS RESISTANCE.** Have you tried everything to lose weight — eating ‘right,’ exercising, cutting calories — yet your belly fat still won’t budge? Are you heavier than you’ve ever been, feeling stressed and exhausted, and wondering why your metabolism seems completely broken? Do you feel stuck in a cycle of low energy, cravings, and frustration — thinking about food and weight constantly but never seeing results? Are you sick of trying and crying, watching the scale climb even though you’re doing everything you can to not gain weight?  Are you overwhelmed by all the weight loss advice out there and just wish someone could help you understand what your metabolism actually needs in midlife?  I am so glad you’re here, friend! This podcast will give you the tools to lose stubborn weight, rebuild confidence in your body, and move with strength and energy, so you can feel better inside and out and show up fully in every area of your life. Hey, I’m Carrie. A faith-driven midlife mom, and Pharmacist Health Coach. For years I struggled to feel comfortable in my body as the weight crept up and nothing I tried seemed to work. Even with all my medical and wellness knowledge, I was frustrated, exhausted, and questioning what was really going on inside my body — until I discovered the missing piece. Becoming a Certified Insulin Resistance Solutions Practitioner helped me finally connect the dots — it wasn’t about willpower, it was about my metabolism. Once I learned how to balance my blood sugar, calm my stress hormones, and support my body the way God designed it, everything changed. I created simple, sustainable strategies that fit my life, ones I could actually stick with, and now I’m ready to share them with you. If you’re ready to finally find real-life strategies that fit your midlife lifestyle… Weight-loss solutions that are practical, effective, and built to last… Results that are undeniable like lasting fat loss, steady energy, renewed strength, and the confidence to feel at home in your body again. This podcast is for you! So whip up your matcha, take a deep breath, and let’s dive in!

Information

You Might Also Like