Peri Chats

Podcast Episode Description

How do you know if you're in perimenopause… or if something else is going on?

In this episode of Peri Chats, we’re talking about the phase of life that so many women experience but very few truly understand — perimenopause.

For many women, this transition begins years before menopause, often showing up in subtle ways long before periods stop. Anxiety that feels new, sleep disruption, brain fog, changes in weight or energy, worsening PMS, or simply feeling like your body is no longer responding the way it used to.

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In this episode, we sit down with Stacy Kestin, Co-Founder and Owner of Wellbel — the hair wellness brand redefining confidence from the inside out.

With over three decades of experience as a life coach and entrepreneur, Stacy has built her career around helping people align their internal health with how they show up in the world. Her approach blends emotional insight, sharp business acumen, and a deep belief that confidence isn’t cosmetic — it’s foundational.

In this episode, we talk all about hair loss in perimenopause and menopause — why it happens, what’s actually driving it...

In this episode of Peri Chats, Erin sits down with Mandy Bazemore to talk openly about the reality of perimenopause and the changes so many women experience but often don’t understand.

Mandy shares her personal journey navigating weight gain, hormone shifts, and the frustration that can come with feeling like your body suddenly starts working against you. Together, Erin and Mandy break down what is actually happening during perimenopause and why so many women struggle during this transition.

They also dive into the truth about GLP-1 medications—what they are, what they aren’t, and wh...

In this powerful conversation, Erin sits down with Laura Oakes to unpack what may be the most overlooked factor in women’s health:

Your nervous system.

For so many high-achieving, driven women — the missing piece isn’t another supplement, stricter macros, or pushing harder.

It’s regulation.

We dive into why nervous system regulation is often the foundational step that must come first — especially if you feel stuck despite “doing everything right.”

Inside this episode, we cover:

✨ What nervous system regulation actually means
✨ Why so many women are living i...

Midline Weight Gain: What’s Really Happening as Hormones Shift

In this episode of Peri Chats, we’ll discuss why weight so often shifts to the midsection as hormones begin to change — even when your habits haven’t.

We’ll talk through what’s actually happening beneath the surface, including:

How changes in estrogen, progesterone, insulin, cortisol, and thyroid influence fat storage

Why belly weight can increase even without significant changes on the scale

The difference between visceral and subcutaneous fat and why midline weight gain matters for long-term health

Perimenopause Symptoms Explained: Why It’s a Transition, Not a Diagnosis

Perimenopause is not a diagnosis — it’s a hormonal transition. And yet, millions of women in their 30s and early 40s are dismissed, misdiagnosed, or told their symptoms are “normal” or “just stress.”

In this episode of Peri Chats, we break down what perimenopause actually is, why it often begins earlier than expected, and how hormonal volatility — not hormone deficiency — drives many early symptoms. We discuss the early signs of perimenopause most women don’t connect to hormones, including anxiety, mood changes, weight gain, sleep disruption, fa...

In this first episode of Peri Chats, Erin Gagné shares the personal journey that led her into functional medicine — and ultimately inspired this podcast.

What started in 2017 as chronic exhaustion and being told her labs were “normal” quickly turned into years of unanswered symptoms, autoimmune diagnoses, early perimenopause, burnout, and feeling deeply disconnected from her body. Through gut health challenges, hormone disruption, and the courage to leave a toxic work environment, Erin’s healing journey reshaped not only how she lives — but how she practices medicine.

In this episode, Erin reflects on the pivotal moments that change...

Welcome to Peri Chats a space where hormones and healing finally get an honest conversation, led by Erin Gagne, nurse practitioner and owner of Revive Wellness. Erin has a passion for all things wellness in full body healing after experiencing her own health struggles. In the space, we will share honest conversations so that you can find deep healing and empowerment to fill your best inside and out welcome in!