The Perimenopause Reset: Gut, Hormones & Beyond | Ditch Hot Flashes, Brain Fog & Stubborn Belly Fat

In this episode, Miriam Faggett, MS, CNS, breaks down why midlife metabolism, gut health, energy, sleep, and hormone balance all start with one simple habit: morning sunlight. Discover how circadian rhythm, cortisol timing, and digestive patterns shift after 40 — and why women in perimenopause and menopause can’t rely on diet alone. Learn the science behind sunlight, cortisol imbalance, bloating, cravings, weight changes, 3AM wake-ups, and nervous system overload, and how this one habit strengthens your gut–hormone connection and boosts metabolism naturally. Plus: take Miriam’s FREE 2-minute Gut–Hormone Patterns Quiz to uncover the real root cause of your sympt...

Fatigue. Weight gain. Bloating. Mood swings. Puffiness. Brain fog. Most midlife women are told these symptoms are “just perimenopause.” But the truth? They’re often the result of a powerful trio working behind the scenes: your thyroid, your hormones, and your gut.

In this episode, functional nutritionist and gut–hormone specialist Miriam Faggétt breaks down the Thyroid–Hormone–Gut Loop — the interconnected system that quietly controls your energy, metabolism, digestion, mood, and weight after 40.

You’ll learn:

✨ Why thyroid symptoms often worsen during perimenopause

✨ How gut inflammation disrupts thyroid conversion (T4 → T3)

✨ Why...

If you’re a woman over 40 who can lead the meeting but can’t make it through the afternoon without crashing, this episode is your turning point. Miriam Faggett, MS — known as The Gut Health Nutritionist — introduces her signature Hungry Thyroid Framework™, a groundbreaking explanation for midlife fatigue that goes far deeper than “stress” or “aging.”

In this powerful, culturally attuned episode, Miriam breaks down why so many high-achieving women (especially Black women) experience sudden energy loss, brain fog, cravings, and motivation dips — even when their labs are “normal.”

You’ll learn:

✨ The three reasons midl...

What if your body isn’t slowing down — it’s reprioritizing?

In this episode of The Perimenopause Reset, Functional Nutritionist and founder of Nourish & Flow, Miriam Faggétt, breaks down what’s really happening to your energy after 40 — and why the old “hustle harder” approach no longer works for your hormones, gut, or nervous system.

You’ll learn how your metabolism, cortisol, thyroid, and estrogen interact to shape your energy rhythm — and how to finally move from burnout to balance. Miriam shares the five daily rhythm shifts that rebuild steady energy, the emotional weight of “being the strong one...

Think your “healthy” habits are helping your hormones?

Think again.

In this eye-opening episode of The Perimenopause Reset Podcast, functional nutritionist Miriam Faggett, MS, pulls back the curtain on what’s really happening when midlife women lean on wine to unwind, salads to stay “clean,” and low-carb meals to stay in control.

Spoiler: your body might be reading those choices as stress, not support.

Tune in to learn:

⚖️ How “light” dinners and carb restriction can spike cortisol and stall fat loss

🍷 Why that nightly glass of wine can wreck your sleep...

Are your “natural” stress supplements secretly stressing you out?

In this episode of The Perimenopause Reset Podcast, Miriam Faggett, functional nutritionist and founder of Nourish & Flow, breaks down the misunderstood world of adaptogens — and why they don’t always play nicely with shifting midlife hormones.

You’ll learn:

🌿 What adaptogens like ashwagandha, rhodiola, and licorice root really do inside your body

🧠 Why cortisol, estrogen, and thyroid changes in perimenopause can turn helpful herbs into hidden stressors

⚖️ How to use adaptogens safely (and when to skip them altogether)

✨ The simple rhythm-base...

Are your “natural” stress supplements secretly stressing you out?

In this episode of The Perimenopause Reset Podcast, Miriam Faggett, functional nutritionist and founder of Nourish & Flow, breaks down the misunderstood world of adaptogens — and why they don’t always play nicely with shifting midlife hormones.

You’ll learn:

🌿 What adaptogens like ashwagandha, rhodiola, and licorice root really do inside your body 🧠 Why cortisol, estrogen, and thyroid changes in perimenopause can turn helpful herbs into hidden stressors

⚖️ How to use adaptogens safely (and when to skip them altogether)

✨ The simple rhythm-based framework...

If you’ve been cutting calories but still feel tired, foggy, and stuck with stubborn belly fat, this episode is for you. Miriam Faggett explains why “eating less” during perimenopause often triggers cortisol flattening, thyroid downshifts, glucose chaos, and estrogen congestion — keeping your body in conservation mode instead of fat-burning mode.

Discover the liquid energy trap, how mitochondrial signaling plays into weight loss resistance, and what strategic re-fueling really looks like for midlife women.

✨ Take the free Gut–Hormone Pattern Quiz to uncover your dominant loop + get your 3-Day Reset → [CLICK HERE]

Undersummers...

Many midlife women are told that stubborn belly fat, brain fog, and energy crashes are “just part of aging.” But what if these symptoms are actually signals—pointing to a powerful hormonal and cellular loop that’s fallen out of sync?

In this episode, Miriam Faggett, Functional Nutritionist and Gut–Hormone Health Strategist, unpacks what really happens when estrogen dominance meets sluggish mitochondrial signaling. You’ll learn how shifting hormone rhythms, cortisol flattening, and reduced cellular power create the perfect storm for weight gain, hot flashes, and cognitive fog in perimenopause and menopause.

Through Carla’s story and ex...

Are you exhausted no matter how much you sleep? Hitting a wall at 3PM? Lying awake at night with a buzzing brain? 😴

In this episode of The Perimenopause Reset, functional nutritionist Miriam Faggett breaks down the hidden hormone rhythm behind midlife fatigue — and how shifts in cortisol curves and thyroid conversion during perimenopause drain your energy even when your labs look “normal.”

🎧 You’ll learn:

Wake up tired… again? ☕ If you’re a woman in perimenopause or beyond, chances are your mornings feel harder than ever. That wired-but-tired cycle isn’t just “midlife”—it’s cortisol (your stress hormone) firing at the wrong times.

This short 3-minute audio reset is designed to:

✨ Calm your stress response before coffee

✨ Re-energize your morning without sugar or stimulants

✨ Set your cortisol rhythm so you feel steady instead of crashing

Inside, I’ll guide you through a simple breath, stretch, and focus ritual you can use every single morning. No fluff. No ru...

Are your labs “normal” but you still feel exhausted, bloated, and stuck with stubborn midlife weight? In this episode of The Healing Table, functional nutritionist Miriam Faggett—also known as The Gut Health Nutritionist™—breaks down the exact labs she recommends for women in perimenopause and the ones you can skip.

You’ll learn:

✅ Why standard bloodwork often misses perimenopause imbalances

✅ The top 5 labs that actually explain fatigue, bloating, brain fog, hot flashes, and weight gain ✅ Which hormone tests are a waste of money—and what to do instead

✅ How to prioritize labs if you...

Are you exhausted, foggy, and wondering if it’s burnout or perimenopause? In this episode, functional nutritionist Miriam Faggett unpacks the overlap between chronic stress, adrenal fatigue, and hormonal changes in midlife — and how to tell the difference.

You’ll learn:

✨ The key signs that point to burnout vs. perimenopause fatigue

✨ How hormone shifts in your 40s make stress feel heavier

✨ Red flags that it’s more than stress alone ✨ Practical steps to calm cortisol, restore energy, and sleep better

If you’ve been asking yourself ‘Why am I so tired?’ this epis...

Are you in your 40s and noticing heavier cycles, stubborn belly fat, mood swings, or constant fatigue? It might not “just be perimenopause.” The real culprit for many women is estrogen dominance — when estrogen and progesterone fall out of balance.

In today’s episode, I break down:

✔️ What estrogen dominance really is (and why it’s not simply “too much estrogen”)

✔️ The most common symptoms women experience in midlife

✔️ Why perimenopause makes this hormone imbalance so common

✔️ The gut-liver connection and how it impacts estrogen clearance

✔️ Natural nutrition & lifestyle strategies t...

Are you in your 40s and noticing heavier cycles, stubborn belly fat, mood swings, or constant fatigue? It might not “just be perimenopause.” The real culprit for many women is estrogen dominance — when estrogen and progesterone fall out of balance.

In today’s episode, I break down:

✔️ What estrogen dominance really is (and why it’s not simply “too much estrogen”)

✔️ The most common symptoms women experience in midlife

✔️ Why perimenopause makes this hormone imbalance so common

✔️ The gut-liver connection and how it impacts estrogen clearance

✔️ Natural nutrition & lifestyle strategies t...

Are your labs “normal,” but you still feel bloated, exhausted, or stuck in your own body? Welcome to The Perimenopause Reset — the podcast that uncovers the missing link between gut health, hormones, and midlife symptoms.

Hosted by Miriam Faggett, MS — Functional Nutritionist & Gut-Hormone Specialist, this show is your weekly guide to finally understanding why fatigue, cravings, stubborn weight gain, hot flashes, and brain fog show up during perimenopause — and what you can actually do about them.

In each episode, Miriam dives into the science of the gut–hormone connection, sharing practical steps to:

Are you eating healthy — salads, smoothies, ‘light’ meals — but still feel completely drained? You’re not alone. In this episode of The Perimenopause Reset Podcast, Miriam (the Gutty Nutritionist) reveals the #1 gut mistake that keeps women in midlife exhausted, bloated, and running on empty — and why this mistake is even more damaging during perimenopause.

You’ll learn:

⚡ The most common “healthy eating” habit that secretly steals your energy

⚡ How perimenopause hormones like estrogen, progesterone, and cortisol make fatigue worse

⚡ Real-life meal examples that backfire on women over 40

⚡ The 3-step gut reset formula that res...

Welcome to The Perimenopause Reset — the podcast that helps midlife women beat the dreaded afternoon slump and reclaim energy, focus, and balance during perimenopause.

I’m Miriam Faggett, MS, Functional Nutritionist & Gut-Hormone Specialist, and I help women 40+ overcome the daily crash that leaves them drained, foggy, and craving sugar or caffeine.

Each episode breaks down what’s really happening inside your body during that 2–4 PM crash:

Are you in perimenopause and feeling frustrated with your body? You're not alone! Many women experience weight gain, stubborn belly fat, mood swings, and fatigue without understanding the root cause. It's often not just your hormones—it’s your gut health.

In this episode, we're diving deep into the powerful connection between your gut and your hormones. We'll explore the four common gut-hormone archetypes that are sabotaging your well-being. By identifying your unique pattern, you can stop guessing and start healing.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

Think your hot flashes, belly fat, or mood swings are just about hormones? Think again — your gut could be the root cause.

In this video, Functional Nutritionist Miriam Faggett explains how gut health and hormone balance are deeply connected, especially during perimenopause. You’ll learn why gut imbalances can trigger stubborn symptoms — and what you can do to restore harmony, improve digestion, and feel better from the inside out.

💡 Inside you’ll discover: 1️⃣ How the gut controls estrogen metabolism 2️⃣ Why a sluggish gut can cause bloating, fatigue, and mood swings 3️⃣ The role of the microbiome in hot flashes, weight...

Stop wondering, "Is it just stress?" and start understanding that your body is asking for a new kind of support during this hormonal shift. We discuss the importance of aligning your nutrition, lifestyle, and routines with your body's needs in perimenopause – no crash diets or magic powders, just real, science-backed strategies to support your gut, balance blood sugar, and calm your nervous system so you can feel like yourself again.

We dive into the crucial understanding that perimenopause is the transitional phase leading up to menopause, where fluctuating estrogen and progesterone levels can impact everything from your mo...

Are you constantly battling perimenopause fatigue and the dreaded afternoon slump?

In this video, we're going beyond coffee to reveal 7 natural energy boosters for women that will help you banish exhaustion, beat the constant tiredness in perimenopause, and feel vibrant again.

Many women experience crushing fatigue during perimenopause due to hormonal shifts, sleep disruption, nutrient deficiencies, and even mild adrenal fatigue perimenopause. But you don't have to just "live with it"! We'll dive into sustainable, natural perimenopause energy solutions focusing on:

✅ Understanding the root causes of your fatigue

✅ The vital role of b...

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Here's a sample morning routine I use (and recommend to clients):

7:00 AM: Wake up, stretch, deep breaths

7:15 AM: Warm lemon water or adrenal cocktail

7:30 AM: Cook a quick breakfast—protein + greens + slow carbs

8:00 AM: Gentle movement—walk, yoga, or strength training

8:30 AM: Coffee if desired—after food, not before

This routine stabilizes your blood sugar, calms your nervous system, and helps reduce hot flashes throughout the day."

"Midlife isn’t about being perfect—it’s about being intentional.

So if you’ve been starting your...