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You’ve cut carbs, pushed harder in workouts, tried every supplement under the sun…
And still, the weight won’t budge.If you’ve been diagnosed with PCOS—or even just suspect it—this episode is a must-listen.
Because here’s the truth no one told you:PCOS isn’t one condition. It’s FOUR completely different types.
And if you’re following a plan that doesn’t match your root cause… it’s no wonder your body isn’t responding.
In this episode, we break down:
- The 4 distinct types of PCOS (and how to tell which one you are)
- Why one-size-fits-all plans don’t work for PCOS weight loss
- The specific fat loss fix for each type (yes, it’s that personalized)
- Common mistakes women make when trying to manage PCOS with diet, workouts, and supplements
- Why it’s not your fault if you're doing "all the right things" and not seeing results
This isn’t about quick fixes or fads—it’s about working with your hormones, not against them.
🎧 Tune in and finally get the clarity (and strategy) you’ve been missing.
Inflammation Episode: https://youtu.be/flwJyJNG7Wc
Improving Insulin Resistance Episode: https://youtu.be/Wu2wPrkDP-0
TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) - Intro
(01:36) - Overview of PCOS
(03:03) - Symptoms of PCOS
(05:03) - What are the 4 types and what causes them?
(21:20) - How you can naturally improve your PCOS symptoms
(38:15) - Conventional forms of medical treatment
(40:52) - Final thoughts + reminders
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You’ve seen the highlight reels—bump pics, nursery tours, cute little booties. But what about the stuff no one posts? Like the hormonal chaos, postpartum identity crisis, or the mental load of trying to do it all?
In this raw and heartwarming episode, I sit down with my two incredible friends, Becca and Liz from Fit Mom, to talk about the real journey through preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum—as moms, as women, and as entrepreneurs.
We’re pulling back the curtain on:
- The silent struggles of postpartum no one warns you about
- What we wish we knew before getting pregnant
- Navigating hormonal shifts and mental health after baby
- Balancing business and motherhood without losing yourself
- Learning how to rest, heal, and not rush the “bounce back”
Whether you're thinking about trying for a baby, currently pregnant, knee-deep in postpartum, or just trying to find your footing again—this one’s for you.
Grab your matcha (or your cold coffee you reheated twice), and come hang with us for some laughs, tears, and the kind of truth-telling every woman deserves to hear.
TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) - Intro
(02:34) - Who are Becca & Liz?
(09:44) - Preparing your body for pregnancy & the health of your child
(27:28) - How to handle Postpartum so you can feel your best
(44:44) - Following your purpose and doing what's best for you
(56:00) - Giving yourself credit & being proud of yourself
(59:21 )- Final thoughts + where to connect with Becca & Liz (links below)
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You’re doing everything “right”… but the belly fat won’t budge, cravings rage on , and your body feels like it’s working against you.
In this episode, we reveal a hidden hormonal player that could be at the root of it all: androgens — the group of “male” hormones that can quietly wreak havoc in the female body 💣.
We cover:
🔹 The real reason androgens rise in women over 35
🔹 How they trigger fat storage, cravings, and inflammation
🔹 Why this isn’t about being “too manly” — and how women with low progesterone or insulin resistance are most at risk
🔹 Natural and strategic ways to rebalance these hormones and reclaim your metabolism ⚖️🔥
This is the hormone conversation most women never hear — but desperately need to.🎧💛
8 week coaching program: https://www.vitalityoet.com/hormone-8week-program
TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) - Intro
(01:33) - Overview Androgens (and 8-week program reminder)
(03:41) - High Androgen symptoms & how it affects your results
(07:57) - What causes high Androgens?
(16:00) - Testing Androgen levels & finding the root cause
(18:20) - How do we begin fixing high Androgens?
(26:10) - Final thoughts + reminders
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You’re over 40, doing “all the right things” and still struggling to lose weight—this episode is your wake-up call.
Cortisol, your stress hormone, might be the real culprit behind your stalled fat loss. And no, it’s not just about feeling stressed—this goes deeper.
We’re talking blood sugar chaos, muscle breakdown, hormone hijacking, and metabolic mayhem.
In this episode, I’m breaking down:
💥 How cortisol directly shuts off your fat-burning switch
💥 What increases cortisol (that will shock you)
💥 The sneaky way stress impacts estrogen, thyroid, and insulin (your fat loss friends!)
💥 Why high cortisol leads to cravings, belly fat, and burnout
💥 The overlooked symptoms of cortisol dysregulation most women ignore
💥 What to do right now to get cortisol back on your side
And no—you don’t have to give up your coffee or quit your job to fix it. 😉
This is for the woman who's tired of blaming herself and ready to finally understand the real reason her body is resisting fat loss. It’s not your willpower—it’s your hormones.
🎧 Tune in to reclaim your energy, metabolism, and hormonal harmony—one simple shift at a time.
TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) - Intro
(01:38) - Overview of Cortisol
(03:39) - How Cortisol blocks your fat burning pathway
(15:39) - Symptoms & causes of cortisol issues
(28:20) - How to address & improve your cortisol
(38:09) - Final thoughts + reminders
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You’re eating salads. You’re skipping dessert.
You even tried that "miracle" fast everyone’s raving about.
And STILL—your jeans are judging you from the closet.
If it feels like your fat-burning switch broke after 40, you’re not wrong. There’s a sneaky little hormone called insulin quietly sabotaging your results—and no one warned you about it.
In this episode, we’re spilling the (low-glycemic) tea on:
- What insulin actually does (it’s not just a “diabetes thing”)
- How it turns into your metabolism’s worst frenemy when it stays too high
- Why midlife fat gain isn’t your fault—and definitely isn’t just about willpower
- The real reason “eat less, move more” is a total fail after 40
- And yes—you can lower insulin without giving up carbs or living off black coffee and willpower
Bottom line? You don’t have to punish your body into fat loss. You just need to understand what it’s been trying to tell you.
So grab your coffee (with cream, I’m not judging) and tune in—because this one might just change how you think about weight loss forever.
TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) - Intro
(01:37) - Overview Blood Sugar & Insulin
(02:40) - Fat Burning Vs Fat Storing Pathway
(07:07) - How does Insulin work & affect our body?
(13:42) - Where does Estrogen & Menopause fit into this?
(16:02) - How to improve Insulin & get into Fat Burning Mode
(33:45) - Final thoughts + reminders
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Feel like your body’s holding onto fat like it’s saving up for a long winter? You’re eating “healthy,” working out, and still—nothing budges. What gives?!
In this episode, we’re talking about estrogen—yep, the hormone we love to hate—and how it can quietly sabotage your fat-burning efforts when it’s out of balance. Think of estrogen like Goldilocks: too much or too little, and things go sideways.
We’ll laugh (because if we don’t, we’ll cry), get real about the bloaty, frustrating truth of hormonal weight, and most importantly—empower you with the knowledge to finally stop blaming yourself and to take action, working with your body rather than against it.
If you've ever thought, “Maybe I’m just broken,” this episode will remind you: You’re not broken. You’re just missing the full story.
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TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) - Intro
(01:33) - Overview of Low Estrogen & Fat Loss
(02:34) - Do you have symptoms of low estrogen?
(04:31) - Side effects or Low Estrogen
(08:40) - How does Estrogen affect Fat Loss?
(11:03) - Ways to improve Low Estrogen
(23:30) - Final thoughts + reminders
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My progesterone and estrogen levels are not anywhere where they are supposed to be. Which explains why I was gaining weight when I was dropping calories, along with bloating, waking up at 3am and having energy crashes that I have not had in a LONG time.
On this episode I talk about how I am incorporating seed cycling to support my hormones and get rid of those not so fun symptoms.
I also cover:
- How to seed cycle
- How women without a cycle should be doing it
- The benefits of seed cycling
- And MORE!
TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) - Intro
(01:31) - Overview of today's episode
(03:07) - Why do women Seed Cycle?
(06:44) - How to Seed Cycle
(18:04) - Expectations and Maximizing Results
(23:10) - Final thoughts + reminders (follow Steph's Journey on IG)
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Ever feel like your body is ghosting your hunger cues? Like you’re doing everything right—eating clean, working out, counting almonds—and still your body’s like, “Nah, let’s hold onto this fat just in case we enter a famine”?
Yep. That could be leptin resistance.
In this episode, we’re peeling back the science (and the BS) around the queen bee of fat loss hormones: leptin. You’ll learn why your brain might not be getting the “I’m full” memo, how stress and perimenopause throw this system into chaos, and—most importantly—how to fix it so your body stops sabotaging you.
We’re talking metabolism, cravings, that stubborn weight that won’t budge, and why “just eat less” is the worst advice ever.
👑 It’s not you. It’s your hormones. 🎯 But there is a way through—and I’m giving you the roadmap.
Let’s reclaim your energy, your metabolism, and your peace with food.
TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) - Intro
(02:06) - Leptin Overview
(03:47) - Leptin's History
(06:48) - What does Leptin do?
(23:19) - How Leptin is affected by hormonal changes
(26:45) - Leptin's effects on hormonal symptoms
(31:44) - What is Leptin Resistance and how does it happen?
(36:17) - Common symptoms of Leptin Resistance
(38:45) - How to improve your Leptin Signaling
(01:08:06) - Final thoughts + reminders
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Ever feel like your body is working against you no matter how “healthy” you try to be?
That’s exactly where I found myself—exhausted, bloated, moody, wired yet tired, and frustrated that nothing was working. So I decided to dig deeper. I ran a DUTCH hormone test on myself… and let’s just say, the results were humbling.
In this raw and honest episode, I’m walking you through what my DUTCH test revealed—and why I now lovingly refer to my hormones as a bit of a “dumpster fire.”
Here’s what I discovered:
🔥 Low estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone
🔥 Sky-high cortisol and androgens
🔥 A sluggish liver that’s not clearing hormones properly
🔥 Signs of possible thyroid dysfunction
🔥 High inflammation levels
But instead of spiraling, I made a plan.
You’ll hear exactly how I’m addressing each issue—step by step—from nervous system support and liver detoxification to nutrition, supplements, and mindset shifts.
This episode isn’t just about me. It’s for every woman who’s felt dismissed, misdiagnosed, or confused about why their body feels broken despite doing “everything right.”
If you’ve ever wondered what your hormone test might say—or what to do when everything is out of whack—this episode is for you.
TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) - Intro
(01:51) - Overview of today's episode
(05:00) - My Dutch Hormone Test Results Looked Like (and What It Means)
(06:55) - Cortisol
(14:02) - Androgens, Estrogen, and Progesterone
(24:44) - Stress & Inflammation
(32:20) - Nutritional Organic Acids, Dopamine & Norepinephrine
(35:40) - My Plan Based on My Results
(50:12) - Final Thoughts + Results
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🔥 Feeling stuck, frustrated, and like your body just won’t cooperate anymore? You’re not alone. If you’ve tried everything—eating less, exercising more, cutting carbs—only to feel exhausted, defeated, and trapped in a cycle of self-doubt, this episode is for you.
You do all the right things and you are on a roll and then BAM - something happens and you revert back to your old ways. You fall off the wagon. You are filled with regret and disappointment.
But the truth is, fat loss in your 40s and 50s isn’t just about what you eat or how you move.
Your mindset plays a critical role in your success, and today, we’re diving deep into how shifting your thoughts can unlock the transformation you’ve been searching for.
In This Episode, We Cover:
✅ How scale fluctuations mess with your head—and what to focus on instead
✅ The identity shifts that make or break your results
✅ How to redefine your past experiences and stop self-sabotage
✅ The impact of negative self-talk and how to finally quiet that inner critic
✅ Why fighting for your future means letting go of limitations
Your transformation starts in your mind. The way you see yourself, the stories you tell yourself, and the beliefs you hold dictate your choices which are either fueling your progress or holding you back.
It’s time to break free and step into your true potential.
💡 Ready to make a change? Press play and let’s get started!
🎧 Listen now and take the first step toward transforming your body—by transforming your thoughts.
TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) - Intro
(02:18) - Overview of Mindset in Menopause
(05:00) - Comparison & Negative Self Talk
(08:49) - Giving Yourself Enough Time & Developing Consistency
(11:43) - Navigating Your Own Non-Negotiables
(14:38) - Managing Your Exercise & Movement
(17:42) - Dealing with Scale Fluctuations
(24:35) - Having Proper Expectations
(30:43) - Giving Yourself Grace & Having Fun Along the Way
(34:08) - Reducing Negative Thinking
(44:00) - Rewriting Your Story for a Better Future
(50:57) - Moving Forward from Mistakes
(54:25) - Fighting for What You Want (Not Your Limitations)
(01:00:18) - Final Thoughts + Reminders
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Have you ever felt off—like your body just isn’t cooperating no matter what you do?
Maybe your sleep is a mess, your mood is unpredictable, your weight won’t budge, or anxiety sneaks up on you for no reason. If you’ve been on birth control or hormone therapy, your progesterone might be in the danger zone—and no one is talking about it.
In this episode, I open up about my personal experience with low progesterone and the shocking truth about how progestin (the synthetic form used in birth control and HRT) can actually shut down your body’s natural progesterone production. I’ll break down:
✅ What progesterone actually does—and why it’s your body’s calming, fat-loss, and sleep-supporting powerhouse
✅ How progestin is NOT the same as progesterone (and why this difference matters for your hormones, metabolism, and mood)
✅ The warning signs of low progesterone—from anxiety to stubborn weight gain, poor sleep, and irregular cycles
✅ How to naturally improve progesterone levels—without synthetic hormones wreaking havoc on your body
✅ What I personally experienced—and what I wish I knew sooner about the impact of synthetic hormones.
If you’ve ever been told that hormonal symptoms are “just part of being a woman,” it’s time to dig deeper. You can support your hormones, reclaim your energy, and feel like yourself again—without being stuck in the cycle of synthetic hormones that leave you depleted.
🎧 Tune in now and take back control of your hormones!
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TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) - Intro
(01:45) - Overview of Progesterone & Progestins
(02:56) - What is Progesterone?
(04:28) - What are Progestins?
(06:37) - Progesterone's role & benefits
(11:06) - Progesterone & stress
(17:42) - The potential downsides of Progestins
(19:33) - Signs & Symptoms of Low Progesterone
(26:52) - How to naturally improve your Progesterone levels
(39:20) - Final thoughts + reminders
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Kate’s story is one that will make you cry as you join her through a journey of struggle, perseverance and overcoming that will leave you feeling inspired.
I really do not have much to say that will give this interview justice so just tune in for yourself
TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) - Intro
(02:52) - Kate's story
(07:20) - Gaining weight with eating healthy
(10:40) - Reaching out to VitalityOET & working with Chelsey
(12:33) - What we started working on with Kate initially
(15:33) - Dealing with stress & healing trauma
(20:04) - Doing less exercise and committing to a plan
(22:38) - What Kate's fat loss phase looked like
(31:37) - What made Kate start prioritizing her health
(33:39) - Kate's advice to women like her
(36:05) - Why Kate has been so successful
(41:00) - Not being afraid to train hard & lift heavy
(42:51) - Final thoughts & reminders
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🔥 Is This the Missing Piece in Your Menopause Health Journey?
What if a simple supplement could help you fight inflammation, boost brain power, and make fat loss easier in menopause? If you’ve been struggling with low energy, muscle loss, or stubborn weight, you need to hear this.
In today’s episode, we’re diving into the powerhouse benefits of creatine—not just for bodybuilders, but for you.
Discover how this overlooked supplement can:
💪 Help you build muscle and maintain strength (without crazy workouts)
🧠 Combat brain fog and support cognitive health
🔥 Reduce inflammation that fuels stubborn weight gain
⚡ Supercharge your energy and endurance after 40
If you’re tired of feeling weak, sluggish, or frustrated with your results, this might be exactly what’s been missing. Don’t skip this one!
🎧 Listen now and unlock your body’s full potential!
Episode 88: what to eat to build muscle - https://youtu.be/x0uHVbnaXto
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Use code VITALITYOET for 20% off your first order and 2 times the points to use toward free products!
TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) - Intro
(01:44) - Creatine Overview
(02:47) - What is Creatine and what does it do?
(05:00) - How Creatine helps combat issues in Menopause
(11:28) - What you need to do with Creatine to actually see results
(13:50) - How Creatine affects bone density, muscle mass, and joint pain
(17:42) - The mental & mood benefits of Creatine
(21:24) - Inflammation & Creatine
(26:00) - Digestion & Creatine
(26:58) - How to get Creatine & supplement with it (recommendations in show notes)
(32:17) - Creatine Myths
(35:05) - Final thoughts + reminders
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Have you ever wondered if an elimination diet could help with your menopause symptoms, gut issues, or stubborn weight?
In this episode, Coach Hannah and I break down everything you need to know—who elimination diets are actually for (and who should skip them), how to do one properly, and the right way to reintroduce foods without wrecking your gut.
I’m also sharing my personal experience—how I used an elimination diet to heal my gut and now, to my delight, can eat cheese again! 🧀
If you’re tired of feeling bloated, sluggish, or stuck in a weight loss plateau, this episode is for you!
Tune in to learn:
✅ The types of elimination diets and how they work
✅ How menopause impacts gut health (and why some foods suddenly cause issues)
✅ How an elimination diet can support weight loss and hormone balance
✅ The biggest mistakes people make when trying an elimination diet
✅ How to properly reintroduce foods without setting yourself back
TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) - Intro
(02:10) - Overview of elimination diets
(05:09) - What is an elimination diet?
(06:05) - Is it an allergy or food intolerance?
(11:20) - Who should avoid an elimination diet?
(14:50) - When & why to use an elimination diet
(28:00) - Different types of elimination diets
(30:40) - How do we do a successful elimination diet?
(54:43) - Common re-introduction mistakes
(01:02:02) - Final thoughts and reminders
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You can cut calories as much as you want
You can eat as clean as you want
You can do the best workouts
You can eat all the protein
And still never lose weight.
If your body is being told “we have enough let’s store” - you will never lose weight DESPITE EATING LESS AND MOVING MORE.
This 2 part series will walk you through 2 key pathways to ensuring fat loss success, what turns them “on”, what turns them “off”, how hormones play a role, and what the heck to do about it.
This series will help you finally understand why you are frustrated and what to do about it.
This episode specifically touches on the 4 key areas that you need to address to open up those fat burning pathways to make fat loss even possible
QUIZ: https://1ck2gu1qfir.typeform.com/menometabolism
CONSULT CALL: https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom
(00:00) - Intro
(01:48) - Overview of Fat Storing to Fat Burning Part 2
(04:23) - What is Blocking Your Fat Burning Pathway?
(08:02) - How Do We Teach Our Body to Get Out Of Fat Storing?
(10:04) - Liver & Gut Health: How That Relates To Fat Loss
(16:57) - Reducing Stress & Regulating Your Nervous System
(27:07) - Reducing Inflammation
(29:12) - Improving Your Blood Sugar: How Your Meal Order Impacts Fat Loss
(34:32) - Why Fasting Could Be Making You GAIN Weight
(35:22) - How to Finally Ignite Fat Loss (Without Slowing Your Metabolism)
(40:08) - Final Thoughts + Reminders
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You can cut calories as much as you want
You can eat as clean as you want
You can do the best workouts
You can eat all the protein
And still never lose weight.
If your body is being told “we have enough let’s store” - you will never lose weight DESPITE EATING LESS AND MOVING MORE.
This 2 part series will walk you through 2 key pathways to ensuring fat loss success, what turns them “on”, what turns them “off”, how hormones play a role, and what the heck to do about it.
This series will help you finally understand why you are frustrated and what to do about it.
TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) – Intro
(01:41) – Overview of the Fat Storing to Fat Burning Masterclass
(04:00) – Fat Burning vs. Fat Storing Pathways: Why You're Stuck
(08:07) – Your Body Isn't Working Against You... You're Working Against Your Body
(16:00) – What Happens When Estrogen Levels Drop
(24:41) – Key Factors Blocking Your Fat-Burning Pathway
(30:15) – Why Stress and Cortisol Matter for Weight Loss
(33:10) – Exercise Mistakes: Too Little or Too Much?
(34:35) – Hidden Causes of Chronic Inflammation Blocking Weight Loss
(37:03) – Factors Overstimulating Your Fat-Storing Pathway
(43:17) – Closing Thoughts & What's Coming Next (Part 2)
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Gut health gets WORSE once estrogen declines along with poor blood sugar control and inflammation.
All three of these categories will really affect your ability to be able to lose weight and maintain good health.
Today along with 4 of my coaches we cover:
- How your gut is affected in perimenopause and the years that follow
- A brief explanation of your gut microbiome and pre and probiotics
- What butyrate is and its role in our body and fat loss
- What causes butyrate levels to decline
- What foods improve butyrate levels
- And of course how to improve levels to improve inflammation, blood sugar control, gut health and lose weight!
TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) – Intro
(02:16) – Overview of Gut Health and Menopause
(04:24) – How Menopause Affects Your Gut
(10:18) – Pre, Pro, and Post-Biotics
(14:42) – Butyrate: The Powerful Gut-Healing Post-Biotic
(23:45) – The Reasons Why Butyrate May Be Low & The Symptoms Associated
(30:17) – What You Can Do To Improve Your Gut & Butyrate Levels
(35:07) – Foods To Incorporate For Improved Butyrate Levels
(37:57) – Lifestyle Factors For Improved Butyrate Levels
(46:39) – The Biggest Mistakes You're Making with Gut Supplements
(47:16) – Final Thoughts on Your Gut, Hormones, Butyrate
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You’ve been told that weight loss is simple—just eat less and move more. But if you’re in perimenopause or menopause, you already know it’s not that simple. No matter how hard you try, the scale won’t budge—or worse, the more you push, the more your body seems to resist.
That’s because fat loss over 40 isn’t just about calories. Your body is navigating metabolic changes, shifting hormones, heightened stress, gut imbalances, and blood sugar swings—all of which can completely shut down your ability to burn fat and trigger stubborn weight gain instead.
In this episode, I’m breaking down the five essential factors that dictate whether your body burns or stores fat, regardless of how much you eat or exercise.
If you feel like your body is working against you, I want you to know—you’re not crazy, and you’re not broken. Fat loss in menopause is absolutely possible, but it requires a different approach. Today, you’ll learn how to stop fighting your body and start working with it for results that last.
🎧 Tune in now and understand the first step toward real, lasting fat loss—without extreme dieting or over-exercising. Your body is capable of change, and I’m here to show you how.
📩 Let’s keep the conversation going! DM me on Instagram (instagram.com/vitalityoet.stephanie) and let me know your biggest takeaway from this episode and the link in bio will take you to the quiz to assess your metabolism and fat burning pathway!
TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) – Intro
(01:33) – Overview of today's episode
(05:32) – The 5 key factors blocking your fat loss
(06:30) – Factor #1: Metabolism – Why it slows down & how to fix it
(14:17) – Factor #2: Stress Response – The hidden connection to fat storage
(21:57) – Factor #3: Hormones – What’s really happening in menopause
(27:58) – Factor #4: Gut Health – Why digestion matters for weight loss
(32:27) – Factor #5: Blood Sugar & Insulin – How they affect fat burning
(38:09) – The biggest mistake women make with dieting
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You’ve been told to eat less, cut carbs, and power through hunger—but what if that’s EXACTLY why fat loss feels impossible in menopause? 😱
If you’re skipping meals, slashing calories, or surviving on salads but STILL gaining weight (or feeling stuck no matter what you do), this episode is your wake-up call. 🚨
🔥 Here’s what we’re diving into today:
✅ Why ‘eat less, move more’ is the WORST advice for menopause fat loss
✅ The hormone-friendly way to eat that actually BOOSTS metabolism
✅ How to build fat-burning meals WITHOUT feeling deprived or starving
✅ The biggest meal mistakes that trigger cravings, belly fat, and burnout
If you’ve ever thought, “My body is broken” or “Nothing works anymore”—you NEED to hear this. Your body isn’t fighting you; it just needs the right fuel. Let’s fix this together. 🎙💪
👉 Hit play now and learn how to finally eat for fat loss—without dieting yourself into exhaustion.
🎧 P.S. Don’t forget to DM me on Instagram (instagram.com/vitalityoet.stephanie) for any of the guides mentioned on this episode!
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TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) - Intro
(01:41) - Why fat loss is different in menopause
(04:40) - How you are blocking your fat loss pathways
(13:23) - Why "eat less, move more" fails (and here's what to do instead)
(15:22) - The anatomy of a fat loss meal – key ingredients of a successful meal
(25:23) - Carbs are NOT the enemy – why you actually need them
(26:56) - Meal timing secrets – when and how to eat for the best results
(29:49) - Action steps & what to do next (sample meal e-book below!)
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- how much you should eat🍴
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Today, we're tackling a topic that doesn't get nearly enough attention—testosterone and androgens in menopause.
How do these hormones impact the body during menopause?
What happens when they’re too high or too low?
And most importantly, what can you do to help balance them if you think they’re out of whack?
We got a little science-y in this one but don’t worry I summarized things as we went along so you don’t get lost.
TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) - Intro
(02:15) - Are We Looking at the Wrong Hormone?
(05:40) - Understanding Androgens and Testosterone
(10:12) - The Hidden Signs of Hormonal Imbalance
(15:47) - Why Acne, Weight Gain & Fatigue Might Be Hormone-Driven
(21:30) - What’s Really Driving Androgen Imbalances?
(34:20) - Why Eating Consistently Matters More Than You Think
(41:05) - The Role of Blood Sugar in Hormone Health
(46:50) - Stress and Androgens
(52:35) - Strength Training & Hormones
(58:10) - Gut Health and Your Hormones
(01:02:25) - Sleep, Recovery, and Hormonal Balance
(01:08:15) - Getting the Right Testing Done
(01:12:00) - Final Thoughts & Next Steps
CONNECT WITH ME ONLINE:
‣ Fill out our Complimentary Health Assessment to receive customized guidelines for:
- how much you should eat🍴
- what you should eat 🌮
- exercise adjustments🏋🏽♀️
- lifestyle recommendations🚶♀️
- specific resources to support you on your journey📕
https://forms.gle/4LMFxT7Jk23Yphq46
‣ Check out our BRAND NEW workout subscription:https://www.trainerize.me/profile/vitalityoet/?planGUID=b020a7cf27f6453b9d29ca3dc9bbaf37&mode=checkout
‣ Join our community! Metabolism and Menopause by Vitality - Secrets for Fat Loss:https://m.facebook.com/groups/969761266958379
‣ Schedule a FREE consultation call -https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom
‣ Apply for coaching with us! -https://calendly.com/d/386-k9q-4cg/coaching-application-call-zoom
‣ Our Website! -https://www.vitalityoet.com/
‣ Learn more about DUTCH hormone testing with VitalityOET -https://www.loom.com/share/a567d01c12b44aaf855dcf3d9049d537
‣ Menopause supplements (use code VITALITY10 for 10% off your order) -https://shop.nutritiondynamic.com/collections/all
‣ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/vitalityoet.stephanie
‣ WATCH the podcast on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@metabolismandmenopausepodcast
‣ All other links:https://stan.store/vitalityoetstephanie
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