If you’ve ever walked out of a doctor’s office being told “everything looks normal” while feeling anything but normal—this episode is for you.
Nicole sits down with Amanda McCallum, NP—a women’s hormone specialist who’s on the frontlines of helping women navigate perimenopause, menopause, and everything in between. Together, they’re calling out the medical gaslighting that’s become far too common and breaking down what real support in midlife looks like.
From SSRIs being handed out like candy to doctors still quoting outdated HRT studies, this conversation exposes why so many women are being dismissed—and what you can do to advocate for yourself.
Amanda shares exactly how to find a provider who knows how to optimize hormones (not just read labs), what questions to ask in your next appointment, and how to know when your symptoms are more than “just stress.”
If you’ve been told your labs are normal but you feel anything but, tune in—because you deserve answers, not excuses.
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In this episode, Nicole and Dr. Anne unpack the not-so-sexy side of fat loss: why progress often feels uncomfortable, how to know if your plan is misaligned or just challenging in the right ways, and what it really means to rewire habits instead of restricting your life.
They’ll break down:
The difference between discomfort that signals growth vs. misalignment that signals burnout
How to tell if your strategy is working even when it doesn’t feel “good” yet
Why identity-based habits — not motivation — are the real key to consistency
And how tiny, 1% weekly wins compound into lasting results
If you’ve ever found yourself saying “I know what to do, I just can’t stay consistent,” this episode will hit home. Because the truth is, your body isn’t broken — it’s just been conditioned to crave comfort. And comfort is the cage keeping you stuck.
It’s time to get honest about what real change feels like — and why the right kind of discomfort might be the best sign you’re finally on the right track.
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You can have the career, the family, the picture-perfect life — and still look in the mirror wondering, “What happened to me?”
You’re not alone. And you’re definitely not broken.
In this episode, Nicole and Dr. Anne break down why so many women lose confidence in their bodies during perimenopause and menopause — and how to get it back using real science, not surface-level advice.
You’ll learn:
• How hormone shifts (especially estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone) literally change the way your brain thinks, feels, and sees your body.
• Why confidence isn’t a feeling — it’s chemistry.
• The neuroscience behind that “stranger in your own body” feeling, and how to rewire your brain to feel strong and connected again.
• How dopamine helps rebuild self-trust, and why small daily wins matter more than big goals.
• How nutrition, sleep, and movement tell your brain you’re safe — unlocking calm, confidence, and motivation.
• The role of hormone therapy in not just balancing the body, but supporting mood and cognition.
This isn’t about finding motivation or faking positivity — it’s about understanding your brain, your hormones, and building real, lasting confidence from the inside out.
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Weight loss after obsessive dieting is one of the trickiest, most loaded conversations you can have with yourself. On one hand—you want to feel healthier, stronger, maybe drop a little weight. On the other—you’re terrified of slipping back into obsessive tracking, calorie counting, or that old all-or-nothing mindset that stole years from you.
In this episode, Dr. Anne and I are breaking down the 3 biggest concerns women face when approaching weight loss in recovery—fear of relapse, obsessive thought patterns, and confusion around tracking progress safely. Then I’ll give you 3 practical, life-giving strategies to help you move forward with freedom:
Gentle ways to track food without spiraling into numbers.
Tools to redirect obsessive thoughts and set healthy boundaries.
Non-scale victories that keep your progress rooted in strength, energy, and self-respect.
If you’ve ever thought, “I want to change my body, but I refuse to go back to the prison of obsession,” this episode is your roadmap. Recovery doesn’t mean you stop caring about your health—it means you learn how to pursue it without losing yourself in the process.
This week, Anne and I are flipping the script—it’s not about what we think you need to hear. It’s about what you asked.
We’re answering real questions sent in by women in the BecomingHER community, covering everything from:
How to explain menopause struggles to a partner who doesn’t get it
Staying consistent when life feels like a 60-hour work week and a full-time caretaker gig
Whether lifting heavy at 50 will make you strong or “bulky” (spoiler: strong wins)
Protein struggles and why chicken and eggs aren’t the only way
Fears around hormone replacement and what the science actually says
Expect straight answers, science broken down simply, and plenty of truth-telling about what’s holding you back and how to move forward.
This episode will feel like you’re sitting across the table with us coffee in hand, no question off-limits.
Most women think they need more discipline, a better plan, or the “perfect week” to finally lose weight.
What they really need?
A new identity.
In this episode, Nicole and Dr. Anne unpack the science behind how your brain believes what it repeats, not what’s true. From subconscious programming to stored emotions in the body, we’ll break down why your thoughts matter more than your macros — and how negative self-talk can sabotage your fat loss efforts even when you’re doing everything “right.”
This isn’t woo. It’s neuroscience.
And it’s the missing piece keeping so many women stuck.
From the outside, you’ve got it all—a thriving career, the dream home, the travel, the family. You’re running the show in every area… except the one you have to live in every day: your body.
In this episode, Nicole and Dr. Anne get brutally honest about why the same drive and discipline that built your success hasn’t translated to results in menopause—and why the “eat less, move more” playbook is leaving you stuck.
You’ll hear:
The real reason hard work isn’t enough in this phase of life
The mental traps that keep high-achieving women stuck in the all-or-nothing loop
How to stop measuring your worth by effort and start measuring by effectiveness
Why a premium, precision-built strategy is the difference between constant detours and a direct flight to your goals
The mindset shifts that make muscle-building, recovery, and hormone optimization non-negotiables
If you’ve built a first-class life, your body shouldn’t be running in coach. This conversation will show you how to match the two—and why guessing your way there isn’t an option.
You’re Not Broken — You’re Under-Muscled
If you’ve been beating yourself up because you “do all the right things” but your body still feels soft, tired, and stuck… this episode will piss you off (in a good way).
Dr. Anne and I are calling out the real reason midlife fat loss feels impossible—it’s not that you’re broken, lazy, or lack discipline. It’s that you’ve lost muscle. And without it, your metabolism, energy, and cravings don’t stand a chance.
We’re talking:
Why estrogen decline + years of dieting + barely eating protein = muscle loss on steroids (not the good kind)
How to know if you’re under-recovered (vs. just tired) and what to do about it
The fastest way to shut down the “I’ll get bulky” fear once and for all
The recovery mistakes high-stress women make that keep them spinning their wheels
You don’t need another diet. You need more muscle. And by the end of this episode, you’ll know exactly why—and how—to get it.
You ever look in the mirror and think, who the hell is this woman staring back at me?
Your jeans don’t fit. Your midsection has a mind of its own. You’re exhausted, moody, snapping at everyone, and doing everything “right”… yet your body feels like it’s running on a completely different operating system than it used to.
If you’ve been beating yourself up thinking you’ve lost all discipline or willpower, stop. This isn’t about you being lazy or weak. This is about your biology—and the fact that nobody bothered to hand you the new rulebook for this phase of life.
In this episode, Dr. Anne and I break down what’s really happening to your body in menopause and why clean eating, endless workouts, and sheer grit aren’t moving the needle anymore. We’re talking:
The truth about hormone deficiencies (and why “your labs are normal” is BS)
Why losing muscle is secretly wrecking your metabolism
How stress and poor sleep are making fat loss feel impossible
And the real fix to finally feel like yourself again.
If you’re tired of looking in the mirror and not recognizing the woman staring back, this episode will give you clarity, hope, and the first steps to get your body and confidence back—for good.
You’re eating clean. Skipping the wine. Walking like it’s your part-time job.
So why the hell are your jeans tighter again?
Here’s the truth no one tells women in midlife: clean eating might check the “healthy” box…
But it doesn’t guarantee fat loss—especially in menopause.
In this episode, Dr. Anne and I break down:
Why “healthy” doesn’t always mean fat-loss friendly
The clean-eating traps that keep smart women stuck (like eating too little, fearing carbs, or skimping on protein)
What your metabolism actually needs in this phase of life
And why being “good” with food isn’t the same thing as eating strategically
If you’ve been doing everything “right” and still feel like a stranger in your own body—this one’s for you.
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You’re the one everyone counts on. The problem-solver. The one who makes sh*t happen. But lately? You can barely keep your eyes open by 3PM. You’re wired, tired, bloated, snapping at people for no reason—and wondering what the hell happened to you.
This episode is for the woman who’s always been the overachiever but suddenly feels like she’s falling apart. I’m breaking down what really happens to your body when decades of stress collide with hormone decline—and why women like you crash the hardest during menopause.
We’ll talk cortisol, nervous system burnout, why your discipline isn’t the issue, and what true recovery actually looks like (spoiler: it’s not bubble baths and yoga).
If you’ve been pushing harder, eating cleaner, training more—and still feel like garbage? Stop blaming yourself. It’s not you. It’s the strategy. Let’s fix it.
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If you’ve ever thought, “I’m doing everything right, so why the hell am I still stuck?”—you need to hear this.
Nicole and Coach Jules are breaking down what it really takes to build the body you say you want. We're talking real strength training (not random workouts that leave you sweaty but nowhere closer to your goal), eating enough to actually see progress, and the recovery piece no one wants to take seriously—but is the thing that’s probably holding you back.
This isn’t surface-level BS. It’s the conversation you didn’t know you needed—with two coaches who aren’t afraid to shoot you straight.
Alright, this one’s personal.
If you’ve been living in hustle mode, constantly trying to do more, fix more, control more—but still feel totally disconnected from yourself… you’re gonna feel this episode.
Today, I’m sharing something I’ve been quietly working on behind the scenes: learning how to reconnect with my feminine energy. And no, not in a “light a candle and manifest your dream life” kind of way—I’m talking about slowing down, feeling safe in my own body, and letting go of the pressure to always have it together.
I’m joined by David Lea, the coach who’s been guiding me through this. We talk about what feminine energy actually is, how most women are stuck in survival mode without realizing it, and why this disconnection might be the thing holding you back in your health, your relationships, and just… feeling like you again.
This convo might challenge you. It might make you squirm a little. But it also might be exactly what you’ve been needing.
We also talk about this book that cracked something wide open for me:
📘 Introduction to Internal Family Systems by Richard Schwartz
If you’ve ever had full-body motivation to change your life… until you got distracted by a sock on the floor—this episode’s for you. Nicole and Dr. Anne are diving into how ADHD (diagnosed or not) can totally derail your health and fitness goals—and more importantly, how to hack it.
We’re talking:
✔️ Why traditional plans don’t work for ADHD brains
✔️ The all-or-nothing trap (and how to escape it)
✔️ Real strategies that actually fit your life
✔️ How to build momentum without needing perfect routines
This isn’t about fixing your brain—it’s about working with it. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, inconsistent, or just straight-up stuck… tune in. There’s nothing wrong with you. You just need a better plan.
Everyone's talking about Ozempic, Wegovy, and GLP-1s like they’re magic—but here’s the real magic trick: how these drugs have exposed the BS in the body positivity movement.
In this episode, we’re pulling no punches. We talk about why so many women are running toward GLP-1s, what that says about the failure of “just love yourself” messaging, and why it’s not a betrayal to want to feel better in your skin.
This isn’t about shame. It’s about honesty. We cover:
What GLP-1s are and how they actually work
Why body positivity left so many women stuck, sick, and silent
The difference between loving your body and settling for feeling like crap
And why it’s OK to want fat loss without apologizing for it
If you’ve ever felt like you’re not “allowed” to want change, this one’s for you.
You say you want change—but are you still waiting for someone to rescue you? Still blaming your job, your body, your past, your hormones? We’ve all been there. In this episode, I’m sitting down with Dr. Anne to talk about the one thing that keeps way too many women stuck: playing the victim.
And this isn’t just theory—Dr. Anne opens up about her own experience falling into that trap and how she had to call herself out to move forward.
We’re pulling back the curtain on the mindset that feels “safe” but quietly wrecks your progress.
If you’re sick of spinning in circles and ready to take your power back—this one’s for you.
Ever find yourself kinda sorta doing the thing—tracking your food (sometimes), working out (when it’s convenient), prioritizing sleep (only after scrolling TikTok for an hour)—and then getting mad as hell when the results don’t match your expectations?
Yeah. This episode is for you.
We’re calling out the “I Kinda Sorta” mindset that keeps so many women stuck in a cycle of half-commitment and full-blown frustration. From both the coach AND the client side, we’re breaking down what this sneaky sabotage looks like, why it feels so damn personal, and what it actually takes to break free from it.
It’s not about perfection. It’s about finally owning your effort, your outcomes, and your next move.
Ever feel like the second you “slip up” on your diet, your brain screams, screw it, might as well eat everything in sight? That, my friend, is the ‘F*ck It’ Factor—when one misstep turns into a full-on spiral. And let’s be real, culture doesn’t help. Between toxic diet rules, food guilt, and the pressure to either be all in or all out, it’s no wonder so many women feel stuck in the cycle.
In this episode, Dr. Anne and I are diving into how culture shapes the way we eat, think, and ultimately sabotage ourselves. We’ll unpack why we’ve been conditioned to equate food with morality, why feeling out of control isn’t actually your fault, and—most importantly—how to break the cycle so you can finally find balance (without swinging between restriction and a free-for-all).
If you’ve ever thought, I’ll start over Monday or what’s the point, I already messed up, this episode is a must-listen. Let’s ditch the guilt, call out the BS, and take back control.
Social media—it’s a blessing and a curse, especially in the health and fitness world. One minute, it’s motivating you to hit the gym; the next, it’s making you question if you’ve been doing everything wrong. In this episode, I sit down with Erica Angle to have a raw and unfiltered conversation about the love/hate relationship we all have with social media.
We’re getting open and honest about what it’s really like—from both a consumer trying to sift through the noise, and a content creator trying to share real, science-backed advice in a sea of clickbait. We talk about the pressure, the misinformation, the comparison trap, and how to navigate it all without losing your sanity (or your progress).
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the endless “hot takes” on fitness and nutrition, or wondered how social media impacts your mindset and habits, this episode is for you. Let’s talk about it—honestly.
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🚨 If you’ve been eating like a bird, running yourself into the ground, and still wondering why the scale won’t budge—this episode is your wake-up call.
This week on The Becoming Her Podcast, I sat down with Garrett (@gqfitnesss), and we got real about why menopause makes fat loss feel like a damn uphill battle—and why it has nothing to do with willpower.
If you’re still stuck in the ‘eat less, move more’ mindset, it’s time for a serious reality check. Your hormones run the show, and if you ignore them, you’re setting yourself up for frustration, exhaustion, and wondering why your jeans keep getting tighter.