76: The Four Pillars of Hormone Balance for Women Over 40 with Daphne Kostova

If you're experiencing brain fog, unexplained weight gain, crushing fatigue, or night sweats during perimenopause, this episode will help you understand what's actually happening in your body—and what you can do about it. Daphne Kostova is a certified holistic nutritionist, registered natural nutrition clinical practitioner, and hormone balancing coach who specializes in helping women over 40 restore their energy, balance their hormones, and achieve sustainable weight management. After experiencing severe perimenopausal symptoms in her early thirties following years of restrictive dieting and over-exercising, Daphne went back to school to understand what her body truly needed—and now she helps other women do the same. In this episode, you'll learn: Why your metabolism hasn't actually broken, and what's really changed in your body between your twenties and your fortiesThe four pillars of hormone balance: gut health, liver function, adrenal health, and thyroid support—and why all four matterCommon nutrition mistakes women make during perimenopause, including why intermittent fasting often backfiresHow chronic stress you don't even recognize anymore is affecting your cortisol, insulin, thyroid, and ability to lose weightWhy foundational hormone support through nutrition is essential even if you're taking bioidentical hormonesThe role of sleep, meal timing, and movement in supporting balanced blood sugar and energy throughout the dayWhat "living in the gap" means and why waiting for the "right time" to prioritize yourself keeps you stuck Theme Song: "Unwritten" by Natasha Bedingfield Daphne chose this song as a reminder that we're all constantly evolving and that perfectionism often keeps us frozen. Life is always unwritten, and that's okay. Resources Mentioned: Free Masterclass: Hormone Balance Over 40 - Daphne explains the four pillars in depth and how to support them through personalized nutrition and lifestyle changes. Connect with Daphne Kostova: Website: DK Wellness Instagram: @daphnekostova Facebook: DKwellness Free Masterclass: Hormone Balance Over 40 Free Discovery Call: Book Your Call More from The Hole Shebang: Visit blueberrytherapy.ca for pelvic health resources and to learn more about our Hamilton-based clinic. Subscribe to The Hole Shebang Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Connect with us on Instagram @blueberrytherapypelvichealth