Lisa's Cry for Help: 35 Pound Weight Gain, Joint Pain, Short Fused, and Frustrated
The story of Lisa, a woman struggling with weight loss despite a healthy lifestyle, is our focus in this episode. Using her situation as an example, light will be shed on the often-ignored role hormones play in this process. We explore hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause, the impact of estrogen on weight gain, and the importance of having a supportive community during these transitions.
Â
Â
In this episode:
- How hormones impact weight loss in women, especially during perimenopause and menopause.
- Why decreasing levels of progesterone and estrogen during menopause often lead to weight gain.
- How hormonal imbalances can disrupt sleep and cause other issues.
- Understanding the importance of a holistic approach to health.
- Exploring the role of estrogen in weight gain during perimenopause.
- How testosterone loss can contribute to symptoms like joint pain and brain fog.
- Why a supportive community is vital during hormonal transitions in our lives.
- How OnTrack provides a platform for women to connect and share experiences.
- The variety of options available for managing perimenopause and menopause.
- How the Mastering Peri & Post Menopause course offers master classes and forums.
- Discussing the benefits of the gold membership, including access to OnTrack, lab tests, testosterone, and progesterone.
- The potential of using weight loss peptides with hormone replacement therapy.
- Why addressing hormones is crucial before or while using peptides for weight loss.
- How to navigate through the various programs and plans offered, based on individual needs and budget.
- Understanding that commitment and willingness to put in work is essential to get the most out of any program.
Listen to the podcast on iTunes.
Find Karen Martel on Apply Podcast
Karen Martel is a Certified Hormone Specialist and Transformational Nutrition Coach dedicated to empowering women through their health journeys.
As the host of the popular podcast The Hormone Solution, Karen tackles the complexities of hormonal health, weight loss resistance, and the challenges that come with perimenopause and menopause.
Her mission is to disrupt outdated narratives surrounding women's health, providing reliable information and practical solutions that help women reclaim their vitality.
Tune in to discover how to embrace life's stages while enhancing overall well-being.
Listen to more
Quick Hits: Menopause as a Brain Event: Rethinking the Change with Dr. Fiona Lovely
by
Dr. Fiona Lovely is a women's health expert with specialties in functional medicine, functional neurology and restorative endocrinology. She has lectured on the topics of women's health, hormone balance and brain function extensively. She is the creator and host of a popular long-running podcast on the passage of peri-menopause called Not Your Mother's Menopause. A million + people around the world have downloaded the podcast, listening in to learn about the physical, mental and spiritual journey of menopause. Her mission is to share info to empower women and pull back the curtain to reveal the good-ness that is possible at mid life. She has a vision of the time where the world is a kinder, gentler place and the taboos of menopause no longer exist. Have you ever considered that menopause may be brain-related? That's what we'll be discussing in this episode. Fiona explains the role that hormones and genetics play towards your level of Alzheimer's risk, the benefits of replacing hormones, and how brain health influences your sexuality.
STOP Using Ozempic (GLP1's) the Wrong Way: Top Tips for Crushing It on Weight Loss Peptides with Karen Martel and Jessica Brennan
by
Jessica Brennan, started in the fitness industry 10 years ago as a fitness instructor and personal trainer, realized early on that achieving health goals went beyond physical activity. This realization led Jessica to pursue certifications in nutrition, hormone specialist, and gut health specialist, aiming to address health challenges holistically. Working closely with Karen at Hormone Solutions, Jessica is dedicated to sharing her expertise with women globally. Her areas of expertise include bodybuilding, women’s hormone health, personalized nutrition, peptide therapy, and chronic illness management.