Today’s episode is all about why muscle matters more than ever for women’s health, especially during perimenopause and beyond.
We’ll cover:
1. Dr. Laura Carabott, ND's journey to becoming a Naturopathic Doctor
2. Why women tend to gain weight during this life stage
3. How muscle impacts metabolism, hormones, bone health, insulin, inflammation, and quality of life
4. What kind of exercise actually works
5. How to fuel your body for strength, energy, and long-term health
Key Takeaways
Resistance training is not just for athletes or bodybuilders — it’s one of the best tools we have for long-term health. It helps us age well, stabilize hormones, improve our metabolism, and protect our long-term health. Perimenopause is a window of opportunity to shift habits before bigger declines in bone, muscle, and metabolism. Start simple: 2x/week of full-body strength training, even with body weight or bands. Nourish with enough protein, sleep, recovery, and real food. The earlier you start, the better—but it’s never too late to build strength.