Why are you hungry again an hour after eating, craving sugar by midafternoon, or finding weight loss harder in perimenopause?

In this episode, Bria sits down with Simone Lovell, a mama, author, food coach, and mentor with more than 25 years of experience helping women change their relationship with food and health.

They unpack the growing conversation around GLP-1, appetite regulation, blood sugar, gut health, food noise, protein, fiber, and why midlife women deserve more than another restrictive plan.

Your body naturally produces GLP-1, a hormone involved in appetite, fullness, and blood-sugar regulation. Simone...

Perimenopause and menopause can be exhausting, absurd, emotional, and deeply unglamorous. If you are tired of pretending you are handling every symptom perfectly, this episode is for you.

You are not the only woman wondering what happened to her body, why she suddenly has chin whiskers, itchy ears, body-image spirals, sleep changes, or a much lower tolerance for everyone’s nonsense.

This is your reminder that you do not have to navigate midlife alone, silently, or perfectly.

In this episode, I sit down with my friend and midlife creator Jen Laughlin for a ca...

What if perimenopause is not only asking you to manage symptoms, but asking you to finally pay attention to the needs you have spent years putting last?

In this episode, I sit down with empowerment strategist, author, and podcast host JJ Flizanes for a deeply honest conversation about midlife identity, emotional health, resentment, relationships, empty nesting, and nervous system regulation.

We talk about what can happen when women spend decades caring for everyone else, becoming useful to everyone but disconnected from themselves. For many women, perimenopause and menopause arrive alongside changing relationships, more independent children...

Are you eating more protein, taking supplements, training consistently, and still dealing with bloating, gas, constipation, reflux, fatigue, brain fog, or weight that feels harder to manage in perimenopause?

In this solo episode, I break down gut health debt: what can happen when your digestive system is not keeping up with the demands placed on it, even when you are trying to make healthy choices.

We talk about why eating more protein can sometimes bring digestive symptoms to the surface, why “I eat well” does not always mean your body is breaking down and absorbing ever...

Why do hot flashes arrive at the most inconvenient moments, and why can midlife suddenly feel like your body has no margin for error?

In this episode, I sit down with Jennifer Galarson, a board-certified physician assistant, Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner, and women’s midlife health expert with more than two decades of clinical experience.

Together, we explain what is happening during a hot flash, why fluctuating estrogen can affect your brain’s temperature regulation, and why some women experience occasional warmth while others deal with hot flashes, night sweats, heart palpitations, poor slee...

Your labs are “normal,” but you are exhausted, gaining weight, craving sugar, losing hair, or simply do not feel like yourself. What do you do next?

In this episode, I break down five blood markers that can help women in perimenopause and menopause have more informed conversations about their health: ferritin, fasting insulin, SHBG, free T3, and homocysteine.

This is not an episode about demanding every test from your doctor or diagnosing yourself from a lab portal. It is about understanding what each marker may help investigate, why a result within a reference range does not...

Why does your libido disappear in perimenopause, even when you still love your partner and miss feeling connected?

In this episode, I sit down with psychologist, sex therapist, University of Florida professor, and bestselling author Dr. Laurie Mintz to talk honestly about low libido, responsive desire, orgasms, and sexual health after 40.

Many women feel ashamed when they no longer think about sex, look forward to it, or respond the way they once did. They may worry that they are broken, failing their relationship, or destined to lose this part of themselves forever. But desire is...

What is the best workout routine for perimenopause if you want to build muscle without feeling exhausted, sore, or burned out?

In this solo episode, I’m sharing exactly how I train at almost 45 after learning that more exercise does not always produce better results. For years, I completed intense workouts six days a week. That approach helped until my sleep, energy, recovery, hormones, and body composition began changing in my late 30s.

I initially assumed I needed to work out harder. What I eventually realized was that my body no longer had the capacity to...

What do you do when you work in wellness, understand nutrition, train five days a week, and still wake up exhausted, anxious, bloated, and unable to get the results you expect?

In this episode, I sit down with my former client Jess Rezac, a health-conscious woman who was already doing “all the right things” but still knew something was off.

Jess opens up about the symptoms she had learned to live with, the testing that changed the direction of our work, and what happened when she stopped guessing and began following a strategy built around her...

Why is it so difficult to lose weight during perimenopause, even when you eat well and exercise regularly?

In this episode of The Period Whisperer Podcast, I explain health debt, my framework for understanding why stubborn weight and other midlife symptoms may persist even when you are doing all the “right” things.

Using personal finance as an analogy, I explain why something considered “healthy” may still be the wrong investment for your body right now. Strength training, fasting, supplements, peptides, HRT, cold plunges, and biohacks may have value. But adding more is not always the smartest...

When was the last time you felt truly vibrant, not simply “fine”?

For many high-achieving women, “fine” means sleeping poorly, waking up exhausted, dragging themselves through workouts, losing interest in intimacy, and continuing to take care of everyone else without stopping long enough to ask what they need.

In this episode, I sit down with Maraya Brown CNM, MSN, Yale and functional medicine-trained women’s health expert, founder of The Women’s Vibrancy Code, and host of The Women’s Vibrancy Code podcast.

Together, we explore why ambitious women can become so connected to productivit...

What if the symptoms you are blaming on perimenopause are not only about your hormones?

Many health-conscious women reach their 40s and suddenly begin gaining weight, waking up exhausted, struggling through workouts, feeling bloated, losing hair, and wondering why everything that used to work has stopped working.

In this episode, I explain why changing estrogen and progesterone may be part of the picture without necessarily being the entire explanation. Perimenopause can reveal underlying issues involving blood sugar, thyroid function, digestion, inflammation, nutrient status, stress, and recovery that your body may have previously been able to...

Do you really need a cold plunge, continuous glucose monitor, red-light panel, wearable, sauna, and cabinet full of supplements to feel better after 40?

In this episode, I sit down with sisters Lauren Sambataro and Renee Belz, hosts of the Biohacker Babes podcast, to simplify biohacking for women in midlife.

We explore why the best biohacks are not always the newest or most expensive. Lauren and Renee explain how sleep, morning light, hydration, movement, nutrition, and recovery create the foundation that technology cannot replace.

We also discuss why women can respond very differently to...

How long does hormone replacement therapy take to work, and what does it mean when you still do not feel like yourself after starting it?

HRT can be life-changing for an appropriately screened woman. It may improve hot flashes, night sweats, sleep, mood, and overall quality of life while supporting bone health through midlife. But two women can receive the same hormone dose and have very different experiences.

In this episode, I explain why HRT does not work in isolation and what may deserve attention before starting treatment or when the transformation you expected has...

Have you been eating well, exercising consistently, and still gaining weight, only to be told that your thyroid labs are “normal”?

For many women in their 40s and 50s, stubborn weight, exhaustion, brain fog, constipation, thinning hair, low mood, and feeling unusually cold are quickly blamed on perimenopause or aging. But because these symptoms can overlap with thyroid dysfunction, it may be worth asking what was actually evaluated.

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Amie Hornaman, also known as The Thyroid-Fixer, to explore the connection between thyroid health, metabolism, and perimenopause. 

Dr. A...

What if we have been approaching weight loss in the wrong order?

For years, women have been told that losing weight is how we become healthy. But when you are eating well, exercising, and doing all the “right” things without seeing results, pushing harder may place even more demand on a body that is already struggling to keep up.

In this episode, I explain what I call survival mode or health debt, a state in which the energy available to your body is no longer keeping up with everything being asked of it.

I al...

GLP-1 medications and peptides are everywhere right now. But how do you separate thoughtful, medically supervised use from another weight-loss trend?

In this episode, I sit down with Jay Campbell, six-time international bestselling author, co-founder of BioLongevity Labs, and author of **Metabolic Awakening. Jay has been researching and personally exploring hormone optimization and therapeutic peptides for more than two decades, long before peptides became a mainstream social media conversation.

Together, we explore what peptides actually are, why GLP-1 medications should be treated as tools rather than magic solutions, and what women in perimenopause and menopause...

How much time, money, and energy have you spent trying to lose weight in perimenopause, only to feel like your body still is not responding?

Maybe you are working out harder, eating less, buying supplements, considering a GLP-1, or paying for lab tests that still leave you without clear answers.

Let’s get clear.

Weight-loss medications can be valuable when they are appropriately prescribed, medically monitored, and supported with enough nutrition, protein, and a plan to preserve muscle.

Exercise is essential when your body has enough energy to perform, recover, and be...

Could blood flow restriction training be one of the most powerful longevity tools for women over 40?

In this episode, I sit down with Ashley Selman, a strength coach with more than 30 years of experience and creator of Seli Strength, to explore blood flow restriction training, or BFR. This low-impact technique creates a muscle-building stimulus using much lighter weights.

In This Episode

00:00 Introduction

01:55 How Ashley became a strength coach after competing as a national-level athlete

03:27 Why proper form and muscle recruitment matter for results and injury prevention

05:27 How...

Are you eating well, exercising consistently, and still gaining weight or feeling worse in your body?

For years, I believed the answer was to tighten up my nutrition, burn more calories, and become more disciplined. I was a personal trainer and nutrition coach, working out six days a week, eating around 1,400 calories, and still watching my body change.

In this episode, I share the personal experiences tat contributed to what I now call “health debt,” including a life-threatening postpartum hemorrhage, years of low energy, sleepless nights supporting my daughter through anxiety, repeated illness, grief, divorce, solo...

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jason Shumard, D.C., to discuss what people have not been taught about insulin resistance, blood sugar, and type 2 diabetes, including how changing hormones, stress, sleep, nutrition, and muscle can shape the conversation for women in midlife.

In This Episode

00:00 What women have not been taught about blood sugar and insulin resistance

01:31 Dr. Jason’s journey into metabolic health and functional medicine

03:58 Why his mother believed her type 2 diabetes was under control

05:31 How diabetes can progress before someone feels seriously unwell

Are you spending hundreds of dollars on supplements for perimenopause, menopause, stubborn weight, cortisol, sleep, and hormone balance but still not feeling better?

In this episode, I’m breaking down which midlife supplements may be worth your money, which ones are commonly misused, and why taking more supplements is rarely the complete solution for fatigue, poor sleep, brain fog, or menopause weight gain.

I discuss green powders, fat burners, menopause gummies, cortisol supplements, over-the-counter hormone creams, and collagen. I also share my foundational supplement shortlist, including magnesium glycinate, omega-3s, vitamin D3 with K2, creatine, tr...

Have you ever wondered whether the food, vaccines, flea treatments, and everyday products you choose could be affecting your pet’s long-term health?

This episode is a little different because we are not talking about our bodies. We are talking about the animals we love like family.

I sit down with Dr. Judy Morgan, an integrative veterinarian, author, and host of the Naturally Healthy Pets podcast, to explore a more informed and individualized approach to caring for dogs and cats.

Dr. Judy shares her perspective on pet nutrition, vaccines, flea and tick products, sp...

Are perimenopause symptoms making it harder to keep being the strong woman everyone depends on?

This episode is for the high-achieving woman carrying the invisible mental load. She manages the family calendar, supports her partner and children, checks on aging parents, leads at work, and still feels guilty when she takes five minutes to rest.

In this episode, I explore why high-functioning women struggle to ask for or receive support during perimenopause, how chronic stress and the invisible mental load can intensify the experience of menopause symptoms, and why constantly pushing through may leave you...

Have you ever wondered why perimenopause can make you feel like a different person or affect the way you connect with the people you love?

My sister and I often laugh about having less patience and needing more space during perimenopause. But underneath the jokes is a real neurological transition that can affect memory, mood, sleep, focus, and stress tolerance.

The key to navigating this season is understanding that there is a scientific reason behind what you are experiencing and learning what to do with that information.

In this episode, I explain what...

Have you ever returned from vacation feeling better in your body, even though you exercised less, ate differently, and let your normal routine go?

In this episode, Bria shares the realization she had after returning from two weeks in Greece, where she stopped working out, ate incredible food, slowed down, and gave herself permission to be fully present.

She explores why so many women treat rest as something they must earn and how the pressure to remain productive can affect the nervous system, energy, recovery, digestion, hormones, and weight loss during perimenopause.

Bria...

Have you ever wondered whether the way you speak to yourself could affect your digestion, hormones, and weight loss?

In this episode, Bria sits down with Dr. Meg Mill, a doctor of clinical pharmacy and certified functional medicine practitioner, to explore the connection between thoughts, the nervous system, and physical symptoms.

Dr. Meg explains why stress can affect digestion, sleep, cravings, and energy, and shares her Seven Second Switch for interrupting unhelpful thoughts in real time.

They also discuss the Solara Method, a root-cause approach that starts with calming the nervous system before...

Have you ever wondered why cravings seem so much harder to manage than they used to be?

For many women in perimenopause, it’s easy to assume it’s simply a lack of discipline. But what if your cravings aren’t a character flaw at all? What if they’re the result of biology meeting a modern food environment that was never designed for your health?

In this episode, Bria sits down with Dr. Glenn Livingston, psychologist, bestselling author of Never Binge Again, and expert on the psychology of overeating, to unpack why cravings exist, why will...

Why You Feel Dismissed in Perimenopause (And How to Finally Advocate for Yourself)

One of the hardest parts of perimenopause isn’t always the symptoms.

Sometimes, it’s not feeling believed.

Whether you’ve been told your labs are “normal,” your symptoms are “just stress,” or that this is simply part of getting older, it’s easy to start questioning yourself.

But what if your body has been communicating with you all along?

In this episode, Bria explores why so many women feel dismissed during perimenopause and menopause, how invisible sympto...

Why Women Feel So Stuck in Perimenopause (And the Community I Wish Every Woman Had)

If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right but still not feeling like yourself…

You’re not alone.

Maybe you’re eating well, exercising consistently, trying every supplement, listening to every podcast, and still waking up exhausted, gaining weight, struggling with brain fog, or wondering why your body suddenly feels so different.

In this solo episode, I share why I believe more women than ever are feeling overwhelmed during perimenopause and menopause, and why the an...

Recurring UTI Symptoms? It Might Not Actually Be a UTI.

If you’ve been dealing with recurring UTI symptoms, bladder pain, burning, urgency, or frequent urination, only to have your urine cultures come back normal, this episode is for you.

I’m joined by Heather Florio, CEO of Desert Harvest and a leading advocate for women’s pelvic and sexual health, to unpack the difference between recurrent UTIs, interstitial cystitis, and bladder pain syndrome.

Tune in to discover why recurring UTI symptoms aren’t always caused by infection and how to better advocate for your...

Feeling tired all the time isn’t something women should simply accept.

The afternoon energy crash. Constant cravings. Brain fog. Needing coffee just to function. Feeling exhausted after meals. These have become so normalized that many women assume they’re just part of getting older.

In this episode, I’m joined by Jenny Pena, National Board Certified Health Coach and host of The Path to Better A1c podcast. After navigating PCOS and prediabetes herself, Jenny now helps women understand one of the most overlooked drivers of their health: blood sugar.

Together, we unpack...

What if your dizziness, racing heart, brain fog, fatigue, anxiety, or digestive issues weren’t separate problems at all?

What if they were all connected by one underlying dysfunction that most people have never heard of?

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Diana Driscoll, researcher, optometrist, founder of Genetic Disease Investigators, and one of the leading voices in POTS research.

Episode Timeline

00:00 - Why So Many Women With POTS Are Dismissed

02:05 - What POTS Actually Is

04:12 - “It’s All In Your Head”: The Reality Many Pat...

What does healing actually look like a year later?

In this episode, I’m sitting down with one of my clients, Dragana, to reflect on everything that’s changed since we began working together. 

If you’ve ever wondered what coaching actually looks like beyond the sessions, or you’re curious about what’s possible when you have the right support, this conversation offers an honest, behind-the-scenes perspective.

Tune in to hear a real-life recovery story and discover why sometimes the most important step in healing is asking for support instead of trying to figure i...

Have you ever felt lonely, even when you’re surrounded by people?

Not because you’re physically alone, but because no one truly understands what you’re carrying.

In this episode, we explore one of the most overlooked challenges women face in midlife: loneliness. 

We unpack why loneliness peaks during our 40s and 50s, the hidden weight of invisible labor, and why feeling understood may be one of the most important parts of healing. 

If you’ve ever thought, “I don’t recognize myself anymore,” or “I thought it was just me,” this conversa...

What if one of the biggest deficiencies affecting women in perimenopause isn't magnesium, protein, or hormones? What if it's pleasure?

In this episode, we're exploring a concept that doesn't get talked about nearly enough: pleasure deficiency. 

If you're exhausted, overwhelmed, doing all the right things, and still feeling stuck, this conversation may completely change the way you think about your health. 

You'll learn how stress impacts weight loss, hormones, sleep, and energy, why vacations often seem to "fix" symptoms temporarily, and how reconnecting with joy can become a practical part of your healing jo...

The average age of menopause is around 51.

So what happens when menopause arrives years earlier than expected?

In this episode, I sit down with functional nutrition practitioner Cindy Dupuie to unpack her personal experience of being thrown into menopause at age 43 and the important lessons women can learn from it. 

You'll learn why so many women dismiss their body's whispers as "just aging," how estrogen affects far more than fertility, and why understanding your unique hormone story is one of the most powerful things you can do for your long-term health.

T...

When it comes to perimenopause symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, poor sleep, and brain fog, many of us accept them because we think it’s just aging. Because that’s what generations before us went through. Because that’s what our girlfriends are going through, too.

But before we jump to conclusions, let’s talk about health debt.

In this episode, I share why so many women in their 40s feel stuck despite doing all the right things. From poor sleep and weight gain to brain fog, burnout, and low energy, we explore why these symptoms...

If you've tried to "fix" your hormones but still don't feel like yourself, this episode explains why HRT, supplements, and lab work aren't always the full answer.

In this conversation, I sit down with Dr. Deanna Minich, nutrition scientist, functional medicine expert, and author, to explore the deeper connections between hormones, emotions, stress, trauma, and long-term health. 

Episode Timeline:

00:00 – Why Emotions Matter In Healing

01:02 – Hormones As Emotional Messengers

03:18 – The Missing Conversation In Women's Health

06:40 – Why Perimenopause Doesn't Happen Overnight

09:22 – Trauma, Stress, And The Hormonal Timeline

12:04...

Your health shouldn't feel like another item on an already overflowing checklist.

For a lot of women, that's exactly how it feels. Between work, family, responsibilities, and the endless stream of health advice, taking care of yourself can start to feel like one more obligation instead of something that helps you feel better. If you're feeling stretched thin, overwhelmed, or frustrated that improving your health seems to require more time than you have, this conversation is for you. You'll learn six simple shifts that support your energy, hormones, and overall well-being without adding more complexity to your...