Radiant Revolution

Kim Schaper
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Welcome to "Radiant Revolution," the podcast dedicated to helping women understand the honest truth around optimal hormonal and metabolic balance. If you're looking to reclaim your vitality, enhance your well-being, and lead a more radiant life, you've come to the right place! Our show is your trusted resource for inspiring conversations, practical tips, and evidence-based insights that empower you to make informed choices for your health and happiness. Join us on this transformative journey towards achieving hormonal harmony, optimizing your metabolism, and living your best life as a thri

  1. 3D AGO

    Inflammation 101: The Root Cause of Weight Gain, Brain Fog, and Fatigue

    Chronic inflammation is one of the most overlooked root causes behind stubborn weight gain, brain fog, fatigue, bloating, and mood changes in perimenopause and menopause. In this episode, Kim breaks down what chronic, low grade inflammation actually is, why it worsens as hormones shift, and how it quietly disrupts metabolism, hormones, and brain health even when you are doing everything right. This conversation goes beyond food rules and anti inflammatory diets to explain how gut health, blood sugar, cortisol, estrogen, and thyroid function all interact to drive inflammation. Most importantly, Kim shares practical, root cause strategies to calm inflammation so your body can finally respond again. What You’ll Learn The difference between acute and chronic inflammation and why chronic inflammation is harder to detect Common signs of low grade inflammation even without pain or swelling Why inflammation worsens in perimenopause and menopause How declining estrogen fuels inflammation throughout the body and brain The connection between inflammation, insulin resistance, cortisol, and thyroid slowdown Why inflammation often shows up as belly fat, brain fog, fatigue, bloating, and mood changes The biggest root causes of chronic inflammation beyond just food Why one supplement or diet will not fix inflammation long term How healing inflammation at the root improves energy, metabolism, mood, and mental clarityFree Resources & Ways to Work With KimBook a free discovery call to learn whether Metabolic Mastery is the right fit for you and uncover what is driving your symptoms-->CLICK HERE Connect with Kim Instagram: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kimschaper⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.m3metabolicmethod.com⁠

    21 min

  2. FEB 4

    Dr. Ashley Dwyer on Burnout, Cortisol, and Why Women Feel Broken (But Aren’t)

    In this episode of the Radiant Revolution Podcast, Kim sits down with Dr. Ashley Dwyer, former retail pharmacist and founder of Team BDN Coaching, for an honest, nuanced conversation about hormones, perimenopause, stress, and why so many women feel stuck despite “doing all the right things.” Ashley shares her personal journey from Western medicine and competitive bodybuilding to functional health and entrepreneurship, offering powerful insights into nervous system regulation, thyroid health, PCOS, cortisol myths, medication limitations, and why lifestyle foundations must come first. This episode bridges the gap between Western medicine and functional health, breaking down complex topics in a grounded, real-world way — especially for high-achieving women navigating perimenopause, burnout, and hormonal chaos. What You’ll Learn Ashley’s transition from retail pharmacy to functional health coachingWhy medications like Synthroid don’t always resolve thyroid symptomsCommon patterns Ashley sees in high-achieving women (stress, burnout, nervous system dysregulation)How chronic “go-go-go” lifestyles impact hormones and metabolismWhy stress resilience decreases in perimenopausePractical ways to shift into parasympathetic (rest-and-digest) mode without guiltThe limits of supplements and medications without lifestyle changePCOS, hypothyroidism, and Hashimoto’s: why many women remain under-supportedThe truth about cortisol (why it’s not the villain it’s made out to be)Cortisol myths, adrenal dysfunction, and why “lower isn’t always better”SSRIs, neurotransmitters, and the gut-brain connectionWhy eating enough, sleeping well, and setting boundaries matter more than extreme protocolsWhat a “radiant woman” truly embodies: confidence, empowerment, and boundariesResources Mentioned• Free Cortisol Training Ashley’s free education on cortisol, stress, and nervous system regulation (linked in her Instagram bio).Connect with Dr. Ashley Instagram: ⁠@dr.dwyer⁠Coaching: ⁠Team BDN Coaching⁠ Connect with Kim Instagram: @⁠⁠⁠⁠kimschaper⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.m3metabolicmethod.com⁠

    24 min

  3. JAN 28

    Peptides Aren’t Magic, But For Some Women, They’re a Game Changer

    Peptides are getting a lot of buzz and in this episode of Radiant Revolution, Kim breaks down what peptides actually are, who they’re for, and when they’re truly helpful for women in perimenopause and menopause.While peptides are often associated with athletes and bodybuilders, Kim explains why women over 40 can benefit from the same recovery, muscle-building, and inflammation-reducing support, when used strategically and safely. You’ll learn why peptides are not required for results, how they’re used as an optional power-up inside Metabolic Mastery, and which peptides Kim personally uses and recommends for specific situations like gut inflammation, poor recovery, muscle loss, autoimmune issues, and chronic fatigue.This episode is all about education, clarity, and helping you understand whether peptides are something you even need — without hype, pressure, or shortcuts. What You’ll Learn What peptides actually are (and what they’re not)Why natural peptide production declines in perimenopause and menopauseThe difference between peptides and hormonesWhen peptides can support muscle, recovery, gut health, and inflammationWhy peptides only work after your foundation is in placeThe three peptides Kim uses and whyHow peptides can complement (not replace) HRTWhy sourcing peptides safely matters — and what to avoidWho peptides are not right for Resources Mentioned Metabolic Mastery ProgramA comprehensive system that addresses hormones, gut health, stress, nutrition, and training — not just calories and workouts.  Learn more or book a discovery call Connect with Kim Instagram: @⁠⁠⁠kimschaper⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.m3metabolicmethod.com⁠

    17 min

  4. JAN 21

    They Couldn’t Lose Weight for 3-5 Years. Then THIS Happened...

    In this episode of Radiant Revolution, Kim pulls back the curtain on real client results to show why so many women over 40 are working incredibly hard… and still seeing zero results. If you’ve ever thought, “I shouldn’t look or feel like this with how hard I’m trying,” this episode is for you. Kim walks through two powerful client stories — women who were doing everything right on paper but were stuck in bloating, brain fog, fatigue, inflammation, and stubborn weight gain. The common thread? Chronic under-eating, gut inflammation, cortisol overload, and nutrient depletion — not a lack of discipline. This episode breaks down what was actually keeping their bodies in survival mode, what was missing from their approach, and how fixing the foundation (not cutting more calories) led to sustainable fat loss, better energy, and real metabolic healing. What You’ll Learn Why “eat less, move more” backfires for women over 40How chronic under-eating and over-exercising keep your body stuck in survival modeThe role gut inflammation plays in bloating, hormone imbalance, and stalled fat lossWhy cortisol dysregulation drives belly fat, brain fog, and exhaustionHow medications can deplete key nutrients needed for hormone balanceWhy healing the gut and stabilizing blood sugar must come before fat lossWhat actually allows women to lose weight while eating more, not less Free Resources Mentioned [REPLAY] Free ICE-T Masterclass (January 20th)The 4 Hormonal Drivers Quietly Blocking Fat Loss, Energy & Focus After 40Kim breaks down exactly how Insulin, Cortisol, Estrogen, and Thyroid interact — and how to identify which one is holding your body (and brain) hostage right now. ⁠⁠Watch the Replay HERE • Metabolic Mastery Program A comprehensive system that addresses hormones, gut health, stress, nutrition, and training — not just calories and workouts.  Learn more or book a discovery call  Connect with Kim Instagram: @⁠kimschaper⁠Website: ⁠www.m3metabolicmethod.com

    16 min

  5. JAN 14

    The Truth About Intermittent Fasting for Women Over 40

    Intermittent fasting has become one of the most talked-about — and controversial — strategies in midlife health. In this episode of Radiant Revolution, Kim breaks down why intermittent fasting often backfires for women in perimenopause, even when it’s “done perfectly.” If you’ve tried fasting and instead gained weight, felt more exhausted, struggled with sleep, binged at night, or noticed your workouts and energy decline, this episode is for you. The issue isn’t discipline or willpower — it’s physiology. Kim explains why the majority of intermittent fasting research doesn’t apply to women over 40, how fasting acts as a stressor during hormonal transition, and what actually supports fat loss, energy, and metabolic health during perimenopause. What You’ll Learn Why intermittent fasting can increase belly fat, fatigue, and cravings in perimenopauseHow fasting impacts insulin, cortisol, estrogen, and thyroid differently after 40Why fasting is a stressor — and when stress becomes counterproductiveThe connection between fasting, muscle loss, and metabolic slowdownWhy some women thrive with fasting (and why most don’t during perimenopause)A safer, hormone-supportive alternative to aggressive fastingWhat your body is actually asking for when fasting “stops working” Free Resources Mentioned Free ICE-T Masterclass (January 20th)The 4 Hormonal Drivers Quietly Blocking Fat Loss, Energy & Focus After 40Kim breaks down exactly how Insulin, Cortisol, Estrogen, and Thyroid interact — and how to identify which one is holding your body (and brain) hostage right now. ⁠Register HERE⁠   Connect with Kim Instagram: @⁠kimschaper⁠Website: ⁠www.m3metabolicmethod.com

    16 min

  6. JAN 7

    3 years ago, I couldn’t focus without medication. Today, I’m off all meds and my brain is clearer than ever. Here’s what changed

    In this deeply personal episode of Radiant Revolution, Kim Schaper unpacks a truth that surprises many women: brain fog isn’t always what we think it is. After being prescribed ADHD medication in her early 40s for symptoms like forgetfulness, irritability, overwhelm, and mental fatigue, Kim began asking a bigger question, why now?  What she discovered completely changed how she understands brain fog, focus issues, and cognitive overwhelm in midlife.This episode walks through Kim’s own health journey and reveals how metabolic dysfunction — not ADHD — was the real root cause. If you’ve been feeling mentally “offline,” reactive, exhausted despite doing everything right, or struggling to think clearly in perimenopause, this conversation will feel like someone finally turned the lights on.  What You’ll Learn: Why brain fog in your late 30s and 40s is often metabolic, not psychologicalHow cortisol, insulin resistance, and thyroid dysfunction directly impact focus and cognitionWhy perimenopause changes how your brain handles stress and blood sugarThe overlap between ADHD symptoms and metabolic dysfunctionWhy medication can mask symptoms without fixing the root causeHow stabilizing insulin, cortisol, estrogen, and thyroid can restore mental clarityWhat it actually takes to “get your brain back” in midlife Free Resources Mentioned Free ICE-T Masterclass (January 20th)The 4 Hormonal Drivers Quietly Blocking Fat Loss, Energy & Focus After 40Kim breaks down exactly how Insulin, Cortisol, Estrogen, and Thyroid interact — and how to identify which one is holding your body (and brain) hostage right now. Register HERE   Connect with Kim Instagram: @kimschaperWebsite: www.m3metabolicmethod.com

    15 min

  7. 12/31/2025

    Why Your Husband Doesn’t Get It (And How to Get Him on Your Side Without Losing Your Mind)

    In this candid end-of-year episode of Radiant Revolution, Kim Schaper speaks to a truth so many women quietly carry: your husband will never fully understand what you’re going through — and you don’t need his permission to take your health seriously. As women move through perimenopause and midlife hormonal shifts, partners often see the behaviors but miss the biology underneath. Kim breaks down why this disconnect exists, why logic-based “fix it” thinking falls short, and how waiting for validation or approval can keep women stuck in exhaustion, frustration, and self-doubt. This episode is an empowering reminder that your symptoms are real, your experience is valid, and you are allowed to make decisions for your body, confidently, unapologetically, and without needing to be fully understood first.  What You’ll Learn Why men often can’t fully understand midlife hormonal changes — and why that’s okayThe difference between behavior-based logic and female physiologyWhy perimenopause isn’t a problem to “fix,” but a transition to navigateHow waiting for permission or validation keeps women stuckWhat real support looks like (and what it doesn’t)How to reclaim self-trust, authority, and leadership over your body Free Resources Mentioned Hormone Holiday Survival Kit  A free, 12-page guide to help reduce bloating, inflammation, stress, and weight gain through the holidays.  Download HERE or DM Kim “HOLIDAYS” on Instagram. January 20th Free Masterclass Waitlist  “The 4 Hormone Drivers of Midlife Weight Gain” — a science-backed breakdown of the hormone patterns quietly driving fat gain, fatigue, and plateaus.  Join the waitlist HERE Connect with Kim Instagram: @kimschaperWebsite: www.m3metabolicmethod.com

    12 min

  8. 12/24/2025

    Why Your Doctor Isn’t Listening to You (And Why Birth Control Isn’t the Answer)

    In this end-of-year episode of Radiant Revolution, Kim Schaper speaks directly to women who feel dismissed, unheard, and told “everything is normal” while their bodies clearly feel anything but. If you’re exhausted, bloated, anxious, gaining weight, wired-and-tired, or no longer recognize yourself and your doctor’s only solutions have been birth control, antidepressants, or “waiting it out” — this episode is for you. Kim explains why the lab-only medical model fails midlife women, how perimenopause is a symptom-driven transition (not a lab event), and why masking symptoms with birth control often backfires. She breaks down what’s actually happening with estrogen, progesterone, cortisol, blood sugar, and thyroid signaling and how to start advocating for real, symptom-based care.  What You’ll Learn Why “normal labs” don’t mean optimal health in perimenopauseHow the lab-only model misses early hormone and metabolic dysfunctionWhy perimenopause is about patterns, not single blood drawsHow estrogen swings (not just decline) drive anxiety, weight gain, and inflammationWhy progesterone loss amplifies stress, sleep disruption, and mood changesHow cortisol sensitivity leads to belly fat, burnout, and exercise backfiresThe hidden role of blood sugar instability in fatigue, cravings, and night wakingWhy birth control often suppresses and masks symptoms instead of resolving themHow to start advocating for symptom-based, whole-body care  Free Resources Mentioned Hormone Holiday Survival Kit A free, 12-page guide to help reduce bloating, inflammation, stress, and weight gain through the holidays. Download HERE or DM Kim “HOLIDAYS” on Instagram. January 20th Free Masterclass  “The 4 Hormone Drivers of Midlife Weight Gain” — a science-backed breakdown of the hormone patterns quietly driving fat gain, fatigue, and plateaus.  Join the waitlist HERE  Connect with Kim Instagram: @kimschaperWebsite: www.m3metabolicmethod.com

    18 min
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Welcome to "Radiant Revolution," the podcast dedicated to helping women understand the honest truth around optimal hormonal and metabolic balance. If you're looking to reclaim your vitality, enhance your well-being, and lead a more radiant life, you've come to the right place! Our show is your trusted resource for inspiring conversations, practical tips, and evidence-based insights that empower you to make informed choices for your health and happiness. Join us on this transformative journey towards achieving hormonal harmony, optimizing your metabolism, and living your best life as a thri

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  • Creator
    Kim Schaper
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    102
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Kim Schaper
  • Show Website
    Radiant Revolution

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