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
—
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
95 | Bloating, Brain Fog, or Weight Gain? The 10 “Healthy” Foods That Can Make Perimenopause Symptoms Worse [AYTM Flashback]
Are You There, Midlife? | Perimenopause, Weight Loss, Fatigue, Brain Fog, Hormone Imbalance, Balance Hormones Naturally
24 minutes
1 month ago
95 | Bloating, Brain Fog, or Weight Gain? The 10 “Healthy” Foods That Can Make Perimenopause Symptoms Worse [AYTM Flashback]
Do You Have A Hormone Imbalance? Take my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz
Whole grains, hummus, and meatless burgers…what if your go-to “healthy” foods are actually keeping your hormonal symptoms stuck on repeat?
It’s more common than you think–thanks to hormone shifts in midlife that can change how our bodies process certain proteins, sugars, and plants—turning our go-to favorites into hormone disruptors.
Today, we’re pulling back the curtain on the diet-hormone connection in perimenopause—and why even “healthy” foods can backfire when your hormones are out of balance.
In this episode, we‘ll address your most commonly asked questions, including:
✅ Can “healthy” foods cause hormone imbalance in perimenopause?
✅ Why do foods I used to eat just fine now bloat me?
✅ What’s the connection between food sensitivities and thyroid symptoms like fatigue and weight gain?
✅ How do I know if diet is the root cause of my midlife symptoms, like fatigue or weight gain?
✅ How do hormone changes like estrogen decline make me more sensitive to foods?
✅ How does eating plant-based foods backfire for hormone health?
✅ What practical steps can I take to uncover which foods are making my symptoms worse?
If bloating, brain fog, or stubborn weight gain won’t budge despite ‘clean eating,” this episode’s for you.
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Next Steps:
Do You Have A Hormone Imbalance? Take my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz
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Other FREE Resources:
Become a Podcast Insider + Subscribe to The Hot Flash–Weekly hormone hacks, recipes, and lifestyle tips I don’t share anywhere else!: https://areyoutheremidlife.com/
Tired of Tossing and Turning? Grab my FREE “Better Sleep After 40” Supplement Cheat Sheet: https://monicalanetopete.kit.com/sleepbetter
Record a Question to Be Answered on the Pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AreYouThereMidlife
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Back-2-Hormone Basics Episodes:
EP 94 | Quick Tip Bonus Episode: Joint Pain or Leg Cramps at Night? Fast Fixes for Sleep Issues in Perimenopause: https://pod.fo/e/3301bd
EP 93 | Hormones Waking You Up at Night? Fast Fixes for Insomnia, Hot Flashes, Anxiety & More in Perimenopause: https://pod.fo/e/32beb6
EP 92 | Sitting All Day? 5 Tips to Boost Metabolism, Lose Weight + Get Your Energy Back in Perimenopause: https://pod.fo/e/32773c
EP 91 | Quick Tip Bonus Episode: The Hidden Hormone Disruptor in Your Go-To Hair Styling Product: https://pod.fo/e/324c79
EP 90 | Is Your Shampoo Making You Fat? 5 Hidden Hormone Disruptors Driving Weight Gain in Perimenopause: https://pod.fo/e/3236f3
EP 89 | Quick Tip Bonus Episode: 3 Better-Than-Coffee Energy Boosters In Perimenopause: https://pod.fo/e/31fcc6
EP 88 | Surviving on Caffeine? 5 Hacks To Boost Energy, Balance Hormones in Perimenopause Without Giving Up Coffee: https://pod.fo/e/31de27
EP 87 | “Why Am I So Tired, Foggy, and Moody?” 5 Signs Your Body Is Fighting Inflammation & Needs a Detox to Balance Hormones: https://pod.fo/e/317515
EP 86 | You'll Never Fix Your Perimenopause Symptoms Until You Address This... [AYTM Flashback]: https://pod.fo/e/3113b1
*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
