Special Guest: Stephanie Crassweller   Free giveaway https://www.paulieskaja.com/opt-in1 In this episode of Live Into Your Best Life, I have the privilege of sitting down with Stephanie Crassweller, a passionate advocate for women’s health, focusing on the crucial phase of perimenopause. Stephanie shares her fascinating journey from a background in kinesiology and personal training to specializing in hormonal health and nutrition for women aged 35 to 60. With her expertise, Stephanie has helped countless women navigate the challenges of hormonal changes, from weight gain to emotional struggles, and the lack of effective advice from traditional healthcare. We dive deep into how metabolism, hormones, and nutrition play a vital role in managing the transition through peri-menopause and menopause. Stephanie’s approach empowers women to see this phase not as something to fear, but as a transformative time in their lives. She emphasizes the importance of unlearning diet myths, prioritizing self-care, and adopting sustainable habits that support both mental and physical health. A particularly touching moment in our conversation is when Stephanie shares a success story of a client’s husband thanking her for “giving his wife back”—a reminder of how health journeys not only impact the individual but their families as well. This episode also reflects on the evolution of diet culture, starting in the 1960s, and its lasting impact on women, especially as we experience hormonal changes. We discuss how societal pressures, stress, and lifestyle factors shape our approach to food and health. Key takeaways include: The importance of balanced meals and avoiding processed foods to prevent inflammation and digestive issues. How stress, sleep, and hormonal shifts can disrupt metabolism, making weight loss more challenging. The pitfalls of restrictive diets and fasting, which can lead to muscle loss and increase stress on the body. Practical tips for long-term health, including eating regular meals, lifting weights, and prioritizing sleep. Ultimately, this episode is about learning to rebuild habits that promote long-term well-being, focusing on the unique needs of each individual woman during this transformative phase of life. To learn about all the ways Stephanie and her team can support your healthy living journey, visit her web site at VitalityOET and listen to her podcast "The Metabolism & Menopause" podcast