The Metabolism and Menopause Podcast

Stephanie Crassweller
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Our mission is to teach women about how their bodies change during the perimenopausal period (and onwards) so they can finally reach their health and fitness goals, live a life full of vitality and feel in CONTROL and at home in their bodies again! There is no excessive restrictions, no taking out your favorite foods, no doing crazy high intensity exercise or cutting out carbs! We cover hormones, exercise, nutrition and answer all of your questions!

  1. Using ChatGPT To Calculate Calories and Make Meal Plans - The Mistakes To Avoid | MMP Ep. 298

    21H AGO

    Using ChatGPT To Calculate Calories and Make Meal Plans - The Mistakes To Avoid | MMP Ep. 298

    ☎️ Book Your COMPLEMENTARY CONSULTATION and CALORIE CALCULATION Call: https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join our 8 Week Fat Loss Coaching Program: https://www.vitalityoet.com/2026fatloss  You've probably seen it — or done it. You ask ChatGPT how many calories you should eat, it gives you a number, and you follow it. It sounds scientific. It feels like you're doing something right. But here's what nobody's telling you: the formula ChatGPT uses doesn't know your hormones, your thyroid, your stress, your sleep, your diet history, or how well your body actually converts food into fuel. It uses four variables to calculate a number that should require at least twelve. And then there's the other problem — ChatGPT is trained to agree with you. If you've been going down a low-carb path, it's going to hand you a low-carb plan. Not because it's right for you. Because it's designed to mirror back what you already believe. In this episode, Stephanie breaks down exactly why AI-generated calorie and macro calculations miss the mark for women in perimenopause and beyond — and shares what she found when she put ChatGPT's meal plan directly into MyFitnessPal. 🧠 Not Sure Where to Start? Take The Fat Loss Fix Quiz 👉 https://1ck2gu1qfir.typeform.com/menometabolism 💪 Train With Us Join Our Brand-New Workout Subscription 👉 https://coach.everfit.io/package/UF858169 👩‍👩‍👧‍👦 Join Our Community Metabolism and Menopause by Vitality Secrets for Sustainable Fat Loss 👉 https://m.facebook.com/groups/969761266958379 🌿 Ready for Coaching?Apply to Work With Us 👉 https://calendly.com/d/386-k9q-4cg/coaching-application-call-zoom 📲 Connect With Stephanie: • Our Website: https://www.vitalityoet.com • Email: stephanie@vitalityoet.com • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vitalityoet.stephanie • Listen the Podcast on: ‣ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-metabolism-and-menopause-podcast/id1683220450 ‣ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7erYECmZG7JHyzFePoaybe?si=ad89a3c7d408496e • All Resources: https://stan.store/vitalityoetstephanie ---- © 2026 Stephanie Crassweller & VitalityOET

    20 min
  2. 6 Causes of Hot Flashes and How To Stop Them (Not Just an Estrogen Problem) | MMP Ep. 297

    4D AGO

    6 Causes of Hot Flashes and How To Stop Them (Not Just an Estrogen Problem) | MMP Ep. 297

    ☎️ Book Your COMPLEMENTARY CONSULTATION and CALORIE CALCULATION Call: https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ● Ready for hands-on support? Learn about the 8-Week Fat Loss Coaching Program → https://www.vitalityoet.com/2026fatloss ● Blood Sugar Control Guide: https://www.vitalityoet.com/menopausebloodsugar ● Histamine & Hot Flashes — Episode 241: https://youtu.be/a9Y5tXzd-Ag ● Cozy Earth Bamboo PJs + Sheets: https://my.cozyearth.com/vitalityoetstephanie | Code: CE-STEPHANIE_ for 20% off Hot flashes are one of the most common complaints I hear from women in perimenopause and beyond — and one of the most misunderstood. The standard explanation goes something like this: estrogen drops, your thermostat gets sensitized, you flash. Take HRT, feel better. Done. Except... that's not the full story. And if you've tried hormone therapy and you're still flashing, or you're nowhere near menopause and already waking up drenched at 3am, or your hot flashes seem to have a mind of their own — you already know something's missing from that explanation. In this episode, I'm breaking down the six most common drivers of hot flashes that your doctor probably isn't connecting to your symptoms. Some of them have nothing to do with estrogen at all. And when you hear them, you might have one of those oh — that's me moments that finally makes sense of something you've been struggling with for months or years. Before we get into them, ask yourself: ● Do your hot flashes tend to strike at a specific time of day — particularly in the early morning hours? ● Are they worse on your most stressful or chaotic days? ● Do you notice them after certain foods or drinks? ● Are they worse in the week or two before your period? ● Do you have digestive symptoms that seem to show up alongside them? Your answers are clues. And by the end of this episode, you'll know exactly what they're pointing to — and what to actually do about it. We're also covering a practical, prioritized toolkit organized by what gives the most relief, fastest — so you're not leaving with a list of 40 things to do. You're leaving with a starting point. 🧠 Not Sure Where to Start? Take The Fat Loss Fix Quiz 👉 https://1ck2gu1qfir.typeform.com/menometabolism 💪 Train With Us Join Our Brand-New Workout Subscription 👉 https://coach.everfit.io/package/UF858169 👩‍👩‍👧‍👦 Join Our Community Metabolism and Menopause by Vitality Secrets for Sustainable Fat Loss 👉 https://m.facebook.com/groups/969761266958379 🌿 Ready for Coaching?Apply to Work With Us 👉 https://calendly.com/d/386-k9q-4cg/coaching-application-call-zoom 📲 Connect With Stephanie: • Our Website: https://www.vitalityoet.com • Email: stephanie@vitalityoet.com • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vitalityoet.stephanie • Listen the Podcast on: ‣ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-metabolism-and-menopause-podcast/id1683220450 ‣ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7erYECmZG7JHyzFePoaybe?si=ad89a3c7d408496e • All Resources: https://stan.store/vitalityoetstephanie ---- © 2026 Stephanie Crassweller & VitalityOET

    38 min
  3. 5 Exercise Mistakes Keeping You Fat - Perimenopause Edition | MMP Ep. 296

    MAY 4

    5 Exercise Mistakes Keeping You Fat - Perimenopause Edition | MMP Ep. 296

    ☎️ Book Your COMPLEMENTARY CONSULTATION and CALORIE CALCULATION Call: https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join our 8 Week Fat Loss Coaching Program: https://www.vitalityoet.com/2026fatloss  You’re consistent. You’re showing up. You might even be working out more than ever. So why is your body getting softer instead of more toned? In this episode, I break down the top five exercise mistakes that are quietly blocking results for women in perimenopause and menopause — and explain exactly why more effort in the wrong direction makes things worse, not better. Each mistake is rooted in the physiology of midlife hormonal change that requires a completely different approach than what worked in your 30s. In this episode: • What supercompensation is - and why your training schedule is sabotaging results • Why progressive overload matters more in menopause, and how to implement it properly • The optimal rest between sets so you have better results • The hormonal reason a 5 AM is backfiring • The cardio mistakes decreasing your ability to get toned 🧠 Not Sure Where to Start? Take The Fat Loss Fix Quiz 👉 https://1ck2gu1qfir.typeform.com/menometabolism 💪 Train With Us Join Our Brand-New Workout Subscription 👉 https://coach.everfit.io/package/UF858169 👩‍👩‍👧‍👦 Join Our Community Metabolism and Menopause by Vitality Secrets for Sustainable Fat Loss 👉 https://m.facebook.com/groups/969761266958379 🌿 Ready for Coaching?Apply to Work With Us 👉 https://calendly.com/d/386-k9q-4cg/coaching-application-call-zoom 📲 Connect With Stephanie: • Our Website: https://www.vitalityoet.com • Email: stephanie@vitalityoet.com • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vitalityoet.stephanie • Listen the Podcast on: ‣ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-metabolism-and-menopause-podcast/id1683220450 ‣ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7erYECmZG7JHyzFePoaybe?si=ad89a3c7d408496e • All Resources: https://stan.store/vitalityoetstephanie ---- © 2026 Stephanie Crassweller & VitalityOET

    40 min
  4. Using Your Fitness Tracker to Understand Why Fat Loss is Stalled, HRV weight loss hack | MMP Ep. 295

    APR 30

    Using Your Fitness Tracker to Understand Why Fat Loss is Stalled, HRV weight loss hack | MMP Ep. 295

    ☎️ Book Your COMPLEMENTARY CONSULTATION and CALORIE CALCULATION Call: https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Vagus Nerve Guide: https://www.vitalityoet.com/vagus Tracking calories burned on your fitness watch might be the biggest mistake you’re making for fat loss—especially after 40. The real metric that determines whether your body burns fat or stores it is something most women completely ignore: your heart rate variability (HRV). In this episode, we break down what HRV actually measures, why it drops during perimenopause, and how it directly impacts your metabolism, hormones, and fat loss. You’ll also learn practical strategies to improve recovery, lower stress, and finally create an environment where your body can burn fat again. If you’re tired of doing everything “right” with no results—this will change your approach completely. Subscribe for science-backed strategies built for women navigating hormones and metabolism. 🧠 Not Sure Where to Start? Take The Fat Loss Fix Quiz 👉 https://1ck2gu1qfir.typeform.com/menometabolism 💪 Train With Us Join Our Brand-New Workout Subscription 👉 https://coach.everfit.io/package/UF858169 👩‍👩‍👧‍👦 Join Our Community Metabolism and Menopause by Vitality Secrets for Sustainable Fat Loss 👉 https://m.facebook.com/groups/969761266958379 🌿 Ready for Coaching?Apply to Work With Us 👉 https://calendly.com/d/386-k9q-4cg/coaching-application-call-zoom 📲 Connect With Stephanie: • Our Website: https://www.vitalityoet.com • Email: stephanie@vitalityoet.com • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vitalityoet.stephanie • Listen the Podcast on: ‣ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-metabolism-and-menopause-podcast/id1683220450 ‣ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7erYECmZG7JHyzFePoaybe?si=ad89a3c7d408496e • All Resources: https://stan.store/vitalityoetstephanie ---- © 2026 Stephanie Crassweller & VitalityOET

    26 min
  5. 5 Healthy Habits That Are Blocking Fat Loss Over 40 | MMP Ep. 294

    APR 27

    5 Healthy Habits That Are Blocking Fat Loss Over 40 | MMP Ep. 294

    ☎️ Book Your COMPLEMENTARY CONSULTATION and CALORIE CALCULATION Call: https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MMP Ep. 288: https://youtu.be/zxwP05Oxbgw ​​You’re doing everything “right”… eating clean, working out, staying consistent… and yet your body isn’t changing the way it used to. In this episode, we break down 5 common “healthy” habits that are actually working against your fat loss after 40. These are the habits most women double down on—thinking they’re the solution—when they’re quietly keeping fat-burning pathways blocked and storage pathways turned on. If you feel like your body isn’t responding anymore, this will help you understand why… and what to shift so your metabolism starts working with you again. 🧠 Not Sure Where to Start? Take The Fat Loss Fix Quiz 👉 https://1ck2gu1qfir.typeform.com/menometabolism 💪 Train With Us Join Our Brand-New Workout Subscription 👉 https://coach.everfit.io/package/UF858169 👩‍👩‍👧‍👦 Join Our Community Metabolism and Menopause by Vitality Secrets for Sustainable Fat Loss 👉 https://m.facebook.com/groups/969761266958379 🌿 Ready for Coaching?Apply to Work With Us 👉 https://calendly.com/d/386-k9q-4cg/coaching-application-call-zoom 📲 Connect With Stephanie: • Our Website: https://www.vitalityoet.com • Email: stephanie@vitalityoet.com • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vitalityoet.stephanie • Listen the Podcast on: ‣ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-metabolism-and-menopause-podcast/id1683220450 ‣ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7erYECmZG7JHyzFePoaybe?si=ad89a3c7d408496e • All Resources: https://stan.store/vitalityoetstephanie ---- © 2026 Stephanie Crassweller & VitalityOET

    30 min
  6. 5 Fiber Types to Unlock Fat Loss Over 40 | MMP Ep. 293

    APR 23

    5 Fiber Types to Unlock Fat Loss Over 40 | MMP Ep. 293

    ☎️ Book Your COMPLEMENTARY CONSULTATION and CALORIE CALCULATION Call: https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Fiber Guide: https://www.vitalityoet.com/fiber  Bloating. Cravings. Unstable energy. Weight that won’t move. Most women assume these problems are about calories, carbs, or hormones. But there’s one nutrient quietly influencing blood sugar, appetite, gut health, and hormone balance that almost no one is paying attention to.And many women are getting far less of it than they think. In this episode, we break down the different types, how they work inside the body, and why this overlooked nutrient could be playing a much bigger role in your metabolism than you realize. 🧠 Not Sure Where to Start? Take The Fat Loss Fix Quiz 👉 https://1ck2gu1qfir.typeform.com/menometabolism 💪 Train With Us Join Our Brand-New Workout Subscription 👉 https://coach.everfit.io/package/UF858169 👩‍👩‍👧‍👦 Join Our Community Metabolism and Menopause by Vitality Secrets for Sustainable Fat Loss 👉 https://m.facebook.com/groups/969761266958379 🌿 Ready for Coaching?Apply to Work With Us 👉 https://calendly.com/d/386-k9q-4cg/coaching-application-call-zoom 📲 Connect With Stephanie: • Our Website: https://www.vitalityoet.com • Email: stephanie@vitalityoet.com • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vitalityoet.stephanie • Listen the Podcast on: ‣ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-metabolism-and-menopause-podcast/id1683220450 ‣ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7erYECmZG7JHyzFePoaybe?si=ad89a3c7d408496e • All Resources: https://stan.store/vitalityoetstephanie ---- © 2026 Stephanie Crassweller & VitalityOET

    21 min
  7. 5 Reasons You are Still Exhausted No Matter How Much You Sleep | MMP Ep. 292

    APR 20

    5 Reasons You are Still Exhausted No Matter How Much You Sleep | MMP Ep. 292

    ☎️ Book Your COMPLEMENTARY CONSULTATION and CALORIE CALCULATION Call: https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sleep Guide: https://www.vitalityoet.com/sleepguide You’re sleeping 7–8 hours. Going to bed earlier, tracking your sleep score and trying to “do everything right.” And you’re still waking up exhausted. Heavy. Foggy. Unmotivated. Needing caffeine just to feel human. By 2pm you’re crashing. By 9pm you’re drained. By 2am you’re wired and staring at the ceiling. And you’re starting to wonder… Is this just aging? Is this perimenopause? Is this just my life now? In this episode, we break down why more sleep isn’t fixing your exhaustion — and why the conventional advice you’ve been given might actually be keeping you stuck. If you feel tired no matter how much you sleep…this conversation is going to change how you see your energy completely. 🧠 Not Sure Where to Start? Take The Fat Loss Fix Quiz 👉 https://1ck2gu1qfir.typeform.com/menometabolism 💪 Train With Us Join Our Brand-New Workout Subscription 👉 https://coach.everfit.io/package/UF858169 👩‍👩‍👧‍👦 Join Our Community Metabolism and Menopause by Vitality Secrets for Sustainable Fat Loss 👉 https://m.facebook.com/groups/969761266958379 🌿 Ready for Coaching?Apply to Work With Us 👉 https://calendly.com/d/386-k9q-4cg/coaching-application-call-zoom 📲 Connect With Stephanie:  YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/@metabolismandmenopausepodcast Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/vitalityoet.stephanie⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠stephanie@vitalityoet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠  All Resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/vitalityoetstephanie⁠

    25 min
  8. Can't Lose Weight? Don't Feel Like Yourself? It's The Cell Danger Response! | MMP Ep. 291

    APR 16

    Can't Lose Weight? Don't Feel Like Yourself? It's The Cell Danger Response! | MMP Ep. 291

    ☎️ Book Your COMPLEMENTARY CONSULTATION and CALORIE CALCULATION Call: https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Mitochondria Guide: https://www.vitalityoet.com/mitochondria Why are you still bloated… exhausted… reactive… and not losing fat? You’re eating clean. You’re trying to lower inflammation. You’re working on your hormones. You’re doing the “right” things. What if the problem isn’t your calories, your carbs, or your supplements? What if your body is still operating like it’s under threat? In this episode, we’re talking about the hidden survival switch that can quietly block fat loss, amplify symptoms, and keep you stuck — even when you’re doing everything right. If you feel like your body won’t cooperate… this conversation will shift how you see healing, metabolism, and your symptoms completely. Press play. 🧠 Not Sure Where to Start? Take The Fat Loss Fix Quiz 👉 https://1ck2gu1qfir.typeform.com/menometabolism 💪 Train With Us Join Our Brand-New Workout Subscription 👉 https://coach.everfit.io/package/UF858169 👩‍👩‍👧‍👦 Join Our Community Metabolism and Menopause by Vitality Secrets for Sustainable Fat Loss 👉 https://m.facebook.com/groups/969761266958379 🌿 Ready for Coaching?Apply to Work With Us 👉 https://calendly.com/d/386-k9q-4cg/coaching-application-call-zoom 📲 Connect With Stephanie:  YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/@metabolismandmenopausepodcast Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/vitalityoet.stephanie⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠stephanie@vitalityoet.com⁠⁠⁠  All Resources: ⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/vitalityoetstephanie⁠

    27 min
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Our mission is to teach women about how their bodies change during the perimenopausal period (and onwards) so they can finally reach their health and fitness goals, live a life full of vitality and feel in CONTROL and at home in their bodies again! There is no excessive restrictions, no taking out your favorite foods, no doing crazy high intensity exercise or cutting out carbs! We cover hormones, exercise, nutrition and answer all of your questions!

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