Are You There, Midlife? | Perimenopause, Weight Loss, Fatigue, Brain Fog, Hormone Imbalance, Balance Hormones Naturally
Monica Topete | Perimenopause + Menopause Health Coach for Midlife Women
102 episodes
6 days ago
The Go-to Podcast for Midlife Women Who Want To Balance Hormones Naturally
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Ugh. I feel so bloated. I’m retaining more water than the Hoover Dam.
What? Not another pimple? It’s like puberty all over again!
Sleep? What’s that like? (I forget.:＜)
Umm, I just turned 40….. Aren’t I too young for this?!?
—
Hello Friend.
(Can I call you “friend”? ‘Cuz we’re already friends in my head:)
Welcome to Are You There, Midlife? It’s Me, Monica.
I’m Monica Topete, Certified Holistic Health Coach and Hormone Imbalance Survivor. And I’m on a mission to help women in midlife balance their hormones naturally without drugs, doctors (or divorce!)
It wasn’t too long ago when perimenopause came crashing through my door with a ton of luggage (‘cuz she was prepared to stay for A WHILE!)
I remember how overwhelmed, anxious, and pretty much clueless I was about what was happening to my body…and how desperate I was for a diagnosis!
But, after SEVERAL visits to my doctor who gave me a clean bill of health and lab results that came back “within normal range,” I finally decided to take my health into my own hands.
I spent OVER A YEAR combing through PubMed research studies, taking online courses in naturopathy and functional medicine, and becoming my own human guinea pig to crack the hormone code and create a research-based program that really worked to balance my hormones, put the kibosh on perimenopause symptoms, and lose stubborn weight–and keep it off–for more than 10 years!
And now, I want to share it with you.
Join me as I demystify the hormonal transition in midlife and spill the ”tea” on what to expect when you’re expecting perimenopause…and beyond.
From anxiety to insomnia, body fat to funky body odor (yeah, that’s a thing!), I’ll unpack all the ”weird stuff” going on inside our midlife bodies, plus give you the latest science and holistic solutions to balance it all.
Are you tired of dealing with heavy, painful periods that look like a crime scene?…
Or struggling with symptoms like chronic headaches, fatigue, or brain fog that….(Oops! What was I saying again?)...
Are you beyond frustrated doing “all the things” to lose weight—but are still packing on the pounds faster than a sumo wrestler in training?…
Then, you’re in the right place.:)
There is a way you can balance your hormones naturally that doesn’t involve band-aid solutions like antidepressants or birth control pills (which are a BIG mistake! HUGE!)...and that only provide temporary relief without fixing the root problem.
In this podcast, you’ll learn how to:
- End painful periods and PMS
- Improve your sleep and reduce hot flashes and night sweats
- Alleviate hormonal headaches, fatigue, joint pain, and gut issues
- Reduce mood swings and depression (without meds)
- Move the scale on stubborn weight and belly fat
- And talk to your partner about perimenopause (without sounding like you’re totally insane!)
- It’s time to take back control of your hormones and show ‘em who’s boss!
...Without ever stepping foot inside a doctor’s office or resorting to crazy hormone pellets.
No need to make an appointment or even change outta your PJs.
Just come as you are–wherever you are–and listen in as I discuss ALL things hormones and midlife–with a bit of saucy humor.
(‘Cuz laughing is better than crying, unless it makes you pee.:)
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Next Steps:
- Become an AYTML Podcast Insider: https://areyoutheremidlife.com/
- Take my FREE Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/HormoneSelfAssessment
- Book a 15-minute Hormone Clarity Call: https://bit.ly/hormonecall
- Submit a Question to be Answered on the Pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AreYouThereMidlife
- Email Me: monica@monicalanetopete.com
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The Go-to Podcast for Midlife Women Who Want To Balance Hormones Naturally
—
Ugh. I feel so bloated. I’m retaining more water than the Hoover Dam.
What? Not another pimple? It’s like puberty all over again!
Sleep? What’s that like? (I forget.:＜)
Umm, I just turned 40….. Aren’t I too young for this?!?
—
Hello Friend.
(Can I call you “friend”? ‘Cuz we’re already friends in my head:)
Welcome to Are You There, Midlife? It’s Me, Monica.
I’m Monica Topete, Certified Holistic Health Coach and Hormone Imbalance Survivor. And I’m on a mission to help women in midlife balance their hormones naturally without drugs, doctors (or divorce!)
It wasn’t too long ago when perimenopause came crashing through my door with a ton of luggage (‘cuz she was prepared to stay for A WHILE!)
I remember how overwhelmed, anxious, and pretty much clueless I was about what was happening to my body…and how desperate I was for a diagnosis!
But, after SEVERAL visits to my doctor who gave me a clean bill of health and lab results that came back “within normal range,” I finally decided to take my health into my own hands.
I spent OVER A YEAR combing through PubMed research studies, taking online courses in naturopathy and functional medicine, and becoming my own human guinea pig to crack the hormone code and create a research-based program that really worked to balance my hormones, put the kibosh on perimenopause symptoms, and lose stubborn weight–and keep it off–for more than 10 years!
And now, I want to share it with you.
Join me as I demystify the hormonal transition in midlife and spill the ”tea” on what to expect when you’re expecting perimenopause…and beyond.
From anxiety to insomnia, body fat to funky body odor (yeah, that’s a thing!), I’ll unpack all the ”weird stuff” going on inside our midlife bodies, plus give you the latest science and holistic solutions to balance it all.
Are you tired of dealing with heavy, painful periods that look like a crime scene?…
Or struggling with symptoms like chronic headaches, fatigue, or brain fog that….(Oops! What was I saying again?)...
Are you beyond frustrated doing “all the things” to lose weight—but are still packing on the pounds faster than a sumo wrestler in training?…
Then, you’re in the right place.:)
There is a way you can balance your hormones naturally that doesn’t involve band-aid solutions like antidepressants or birth control pills (which are a BIG mistake! HUGE!)...and that only provide temporary relief without fixing the root problem.
In this podcast, you’ll learn how to:
- End painful periods and PMS
- Improve your sleep and reduce hot flashes and night sweats
- Alleviate hormonal headaches, fatigue, joint pain, and gut issues
- Reduce mood swings and depression (without meds)
- Move the scale on stubborn weight and belly fat
- And talk to your partner about perimenopause (without sounding like you’re totally insane!)
- It’s time to take back control of your hormones and show ‘em who’s boss!
...Without ever stepping foot inside a doctor’s office or resorting to crazy hormone pellets.
No need to make an appointment or even change outta your PJs.
Just come as you are–wherever you are–and listen in as I discuss ALL things hormones and midlife–with a bit of saucy humor.
(‘Cuz laughing is better than crying, unless it makes you pee.:)
---
Next Steps:
- Become an AYTML Podcast Insider: https://areyoutheremidlife.com/
- Take my FREE Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/HormoneSelfAssessment
- Book a 15-minute Hormone Clarity Call: https://bit.ly/hormonecall
- Submit a Question to be Answered on the Pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AreYouThereMidlife
- Email Me: monica@monicalanetopete.com
84 | Sleep Your Way to Weight Loss in Perimenopause: My Go-To Supplements (Part 2)
Are You There, Midlife? | Perimenopause, Weight Loss, Fatigue, Brain Fog, Hormone Imbalance, Balance Hormones Naturally
20 minutes 52 seconds
3 months ago
84 | Sleep Your Way to Weight Loss in Perimenopause: My Go-To Supplements (Part 2)
Do You Know What’s Driving Your Hormone Symptoms? Take the first step to balance your hormones naturally with my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz
Get my “Better Sleep Over 40” Supplement Cheat Sheet for FREE when you subscribe to my weekly newsletter, The Hot Flash: https://areyoutheremidlife.com/
Taking your sleep supplement right before bed might actually be the problem.
Wait—what?
If you’ve ever popped magnesium at 9pm, only to find yourself wide awake, replaying an awkward conversation you had in 2004—there’s a reason for that.
Sleep supplements aren’t one-size-fits-all. They need to work with your hormones.
In this week's episode, I’m peeling back the curtain on my go-to supplements for better sleep in midlife—so you can finally get the rest your body needs and kick hormonal weight gain to the curb.
In this episode, I’ll answer your most-asked questions, including:
✅ How do hormone imbalances affect sleep?
✅ What supplements actually work for sleep during perimenopause or menopause?
✅ Why does one sleep supplement knock out my friend but does nothing for me?
✅ Could my sleep issues be tied to blood sugar?
✅ What type of magnesium is best for sleep?
✅ What’s the best supplement for 3am wakeups?
✅ When’s the best time to take sleep supplements—before bed or earlier in the evening?
If you’ve ever found yourself staring at the ceiling, wondering why those melatonin gummies that knock out your bestie hit YOU like a tranquilizer dart—this episode’s for you. 🎧
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Episodes Mentioned:
EP 83 | Is Poor Sleep Making You Gain Weight in Perimenopause? (Part 1)https://pod.fo/e/3003d1
Next Steps:
Take the First Step to Balance Your Hormones Naturally With My FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment!: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz
It’s Possible to Feel Like ‘You’ Again! Book a Quick Fit Clarity Call to find out how my Master Your Midlife Hormones program can help you balance your hormones and move the dial on midlife weight gain: https://bit.ly/quickfitcall
Get my “Better Sleep Over 40” Supplement Cheat Sheet for FREE when you subscribe to The Hot Flash—my weekly newsletter packed with hormone hacks and wellness tips I don’t share anywhere else.: https://areyoutheremidlife.com/
Email Me: monica@monicalanetopete.com—
*Disclaimer: Information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The information is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. I share the strategies that have worked for me, and you are advised to do your own research and speak to your medical provider for care.
Are You There, Midlife? | Perimenopause, Weight Loss, Fatigue, Brain Fog, Hormone Imbalance, Balance Hormones Naturally
The Go-to Podcast for Midlife Women Who Want To Balance Hormones Naturally
—
Ugh. I feel so bloated. I’m retaining more water than the Hoover Dam.
What? Not another pimple? It’s like puberty all over again!
Sleep? What’s that like? (I forget.:＜)
Umm, I just turned 40….. Aren’t I too young for this?!?
—
Hello Friend.
(Can I call you “friend”? ‘Cuz we’re already friends in my head:)
Welcome to Are You There, Midlife? It’s Me, Monica.
I’m Monica Topete, Certified Holistic Health Coach and Hormone Imbalance Survivor. And I’m on a mission to help women in midlife balance their hormones naturally without drugs, doctors (or divorce!)
It wasn’t too long ago when perimenopause came crashing through my door with a ton of luggage (‘cuz she was prepared to stay for A WHILE!)
I remember how overwhelmed, anxious, and pretty much clueless I was about what was happening to my body…and how desperate I was for a diagnosis!
But, after SEVERAL visits to my doctor who gave me a clean bill of health and lab results that came back “within normal range,” I finally decided to take my health into my own hands.
I spent OVER A YEAR combing through PubMed research studies, taking online courses in naturopathy and functional medicine, and becoming my own human guinea pig to crack the hormone code and create a research-based program that really worked to balance my hormones, put the kibosh on perimenopause symptoms, and lose stubborn weight–and keep it off–for more than 10 years!
And now, I want to share it with you.
Join me as I demystify the hormonal transition in midlife and spill the ”tea” on what to expect when you’re expecting perimenopause…and beyond.
From anxiety to insomnia, body fat to funky body odor (yeah, that’s a thing!), I’ll unpack all the ”weird stuff” going on inside our midlife bodies, plus give you the latest science and holistic solutions to balance it all.
Are you tired of dealing with heavy, painful periods that look like a crime scene?…
Or struggling with symptoms like chronic headaches, fatigue, or brain fog that….(Oops! What was I saying again?)...
Are you beyond frustrated doing “all the things” to lose weight—but are still packing on the pounds faster than a sumo wrestler in training?…
Then, you’re in the right place.:)
There is a way you can balance your hormones naturally that doesn’t involve band-aid solutions like antidepressants or birth control pills (which are a BIG mistake! HUGE!)...and that only provide temporary relief without fixing the root problem.
In this podcast, you’ll learn how to:
- End painful periods and PMS
- Improve your sleep and reduce hot flashes and night sweats
- Alleviate hormonal headaches, fatigue, joint pain, and gut issues
- Reduce mood swings and depression (without meds)
- Move the scale on stubborn weight and belly fat
- And talk to your partner about perimenopause (without sounding like you’re totally insane!)
- It’s time to take back control of your hormones and show ‘em who’s boss!
...Without ever stepping foot inside a doctor’s office or resorting to crazy hormone pellets.
No need to make an appointment or even change outta your PJs.
Just come as you are–wherever you are–and listen in as I discuss ALL things hormones and midlife–with a bit of saucy humor.
(‘Cuz laughing is better than crying, unless it makes you pee.:)
---
Next Steps:
- Become an AYTML Podcast Insider: https://areyoutheremidlife.com/
- Take my FREE Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/HormoneSelfAssessment
- Book a 15-minute Hormone Clarity Call: https://bit.ly/hormonecall
- Submit a Question to be Answered on the Pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AreYouThereMidlife
- Email Me: monica@monicalanetopete.com
