Are You There, Midlife? | Perimenopause, Weight Loss, Fatigue, Brain Fog, Hormone Imbalance, Balance Hormones Naturally Podcast Por Monica Topete | Perimenopause + Menopause Health Coach for Midlife Women arte de portada

Are You There, Midlife? | Perimenopause, Weight Loss, Fatigue, Brain Fog, Hormone Imbalance, Balance Hormones Naturally

Are You There, Midlife? | Perimenopause, Weight Loss, Fatigue, Brain Fog, Hormone Imbalance, Balance Hormones Naturally

De: Monica Topete | Perimenopause + Menopause Health Coach for Midlife Women
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***TOP 1.5% GLOBAL PODCAST***

The Go-to Podcast for Midlife Women Who Want To Balance Hormones Naturally

Ugh. I feel so bloated. I’m retaining more water than the Hoover Dam.

What? Not another pimple? It’s like puberty all over again!

Sleep? What’s that like? (I forget.:＜)

Umm, I just turned 40….. Aren’t I too young for this?!?

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Hello Friend.

(Can I call you “friend”? ‘Cuz we’re already friends in my head:) Welcome to Are You There, Midlife? It’s Me, Monica.

I’m Monica Lane Topete, Certified Nutrition & Health Life Coach, Peri+ Menopause Educator, and Natural Hormone Balance Expert. And I’m on a mission to help women in midlife balance their hormones naturally without drugs, doctors (or divorce!)

It wasn’t too long ago when perimenopause came crashing through my door with a ton of luggage (‘cuz she was prepared to stay for A WHILE!) I remember how overwhelmed, anxious, and pretty much clueless I was about what was happening to my body…and how desperate I was for a diagnosis! But, after SEVERAL visits to my doctor who gave me a clean bill of health and lab results that came back “within normal range,” I finally decided to take my health into my own hands.

I spent OVER A YEAR combing through PubMed research studies, taking online courses in naturopathy and functional and integrative medicine, and becoming my own human guinea pig to crack the hormone code and create a research-based program to balance my hormones naturally, put the kibosh on my most frustrating perimenopause symptoms, and lose stubborn weight–and keep it off–for more than 10 years!

And now, I want to share it with you.

Join me as I demystify the hormonal transition in midlife and spill the ”tea” on what to expect when you’re expecting perimenopause…and beyond. From anxiety to insomnia, body fat to funky body odor (yeah, that’s a thing!), I’ll unpack all the ”weird stuff” going on inside our midlife bodies, plus give you the latest science and holistic solutions to balance it all.

There IS a way you can balance your hormones that doesn’t involve band-aid solutions like antidepressants or birth control pills (which are a BIG mistake! HUGE!)...and that only provide temporary relief without fixing the root problem.

In this podcast, you’ll learn how to:

- End painful periods, menstrual headaches, and PMS

- Improve your sleep, reduce night sweats, and increase your overall energy

- Reduce hormonal depression and anxiety–WITHOUT meds!

- Alleviate symptoms of inflammation like joint pain, hair loss, gut issues, and allergies

- Move the scale on stubborn weight and belly fat (and never starve yourself again!)

- Talk to your partner about perimenopause (without sounding like you’re totally insane!)

It’s TIME to take back control of your hormones and show ‘em who’s boss...so you can reclaim your confidence and feel like 'you ' again.

...Without ever stepping foot inside a doctor’s office or resorting to crazy hormone pellets.

No need to make an appointment or even change outta your PJs. Just come as you are and join me every Tuesday as we discuss ALL things hormones in midlife–with a bit of saucy humor.

(‘Cuz laughing is better than crying, unless it makes you pee.:)

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Next Steps:

Take the First Step to Balance Your Hormones Naturally With My FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment!: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz

Become a Podcast Insider + Subscribe to The Hot Flash–Hormone hacks, recipes, lifestyle tips, and behind the scenes stuff I don't share anywhere else! https://areyoutheremidlife.com/

Connect With Me: monica@monicalanetopete.com

*Disclaimer: Information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The information is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. I share the strategies that have worked for me and you are advised to do your own research and speak to your medical provider for care.

Copyright 2025 All rights reserved. Higiene y Vida Saludable Medicina Alternativa y Complementaria
Episodios
  • 104 | Are Carbs Killing Your Metabolism? The 3 Protein Rules That Fuel Fat Loss in Perimenopause

    104 | Are Carbs Killing Your Metabolism? The 3 Protein Rules That Fuel Fat Loss in Perimenopause
    Dec 2 2025

    Do You Have A Hormone Imbalance? Take my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz

    Most midlife women think carbs are the enemy… but the real problem isn’t the carbs—it’s protein (or a lack of it.)

    Because once we hit our 40s, those same bagels and banana bread we inhaled in our 20s suddenly hit our metabolism a lot harder once our hormones start to shift.

    In today’s episode, I’m breaking down the three simple protein-timing rules that stabilize blood sugar, support your hormones, and get your metabolism working for you again—even in a carb-heavy season.

    In this episode, I‘ll address your most commonly Googled questions, including:

    ✅ Why does my metabolism seem slower in my 40s?

    ✅ Do carbs slow metabolism?

    ✅ Why does the scale jump whenever I eat carbs?

    ✅ Why do I crave carbs so much in perimenopause?

    ✅ How do I stabilize my blood sugar in perimenopause without giving up carbs?

    ✅ Why do I crash every afternoon in perimenopause — even when I eat breakfast?

    ✅ How much protein do midlife women actually need to lose weight?

    If every holiday carb you consume seems to go straight to your stomach, this episode’s for you.

    — FREE RESOURCES:

    Do You Have A Hormone Imbalance? Take my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz

    Become a Podcast Insider + Subscribe to The Hot Flash–Hormone hacks, recipes, and lifestyle tips I don’t share anywhere else!: https://areyoutheremidlife.com/

    Tired of Tossing and Turning? Grab my FREE “Better Sleep After 40” Supplement Cheat Sheet: https://monicalanetopete.kit.com/sleepbetter

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    *Disclaimer: Information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The information is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. I share the strategies that have worked for me, and you are advised to do your own research and speak to your medical provider for care.
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    14 m
  • 103 | How Everyday Stress Stalls Weight Loss in Perimenopause (and What to Do About It) [What I Wish I Knew Series]

    103 | How Everyday Stress Stalls Weight Loss in Perimenopause (and What to Do About It) [What I Wish I Knew Series]
    Nov 25 2025

    Do You Have A Hormone Imbalance? Take my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz

    Most midlife women think they’re “managing” their stress… but that’s only because we’ve gotten used to feeling overwhelmed.

    The reality?

    We’re running on cortisol autopilot—multitasking, under-sleeping, and juggling 47 tabs in our brain—while our hormones are quietly freaking out in the background.

    According to the American Psychological Association, more than half of us ages 35 to 55 report chronic stress symptoms like trouble sleeping, unexplained fatigue, brain fog, digestive issues, and yes, even weight gain—even though we don’t feel stressed day to day.

    And chronically elevated cortisol has been directly linked to increased abdominal fat, blood sugar swings, and weight that refuses to budge in perimenopause.

    In today’s episode, I’m sharing how everyday stress can silently stall weight loss in perimenopause—plus my 10-minute morning reset to calm your cortisol and get the scale moving again.

    In this episode, I‘ll address your most commonly asked questions, including:

    ✅ Why can’t I lose weight in perimenopause even when I’m eating healthy?

    ✅ How does stress cause weight gain during perimenopause?

    ✅ Why am I gaining weight even though I don’t feel stressed?

    ✅ What are signs my cortisol is too high in perimenopause?

    ✅ What morning habits help reduce cortisol?

    ✅ How do I know if cortisol is stalling my weight loss?

    If you’ve ever wondered why the scale won’t budge—and why nothing you’re doing seems to work—this episode finally connects the dots between stress, cortisol, and stubborn fat.

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    “WHAT I WISH I KNEW AT 40” SERIES

    101 | The Clean-Eating Trap: 5 Surprising Foods That Can Wreck Your Metabolism in Perimenopause [What I Wish I Knew Series]: https://pod.fo/e/350c50

    100 | Perimenopause Weight Gain? The #1 Hormone Imbalance That Makes Losing Weight Feel Impossible [What I Wish I Knew Series]: https://pod.fo/e/34aa7c

    99 | What Your Perimenopause Blood Tests Mean—& How to Actually Interpret Them [What I Wish I Knew Series]: https://pod.fo/e/345ce3

    98 | When “Normal” Labs Lie: What Doctors Miss About Hormones in Perimenopause & Menopause [What I Wish I Knew Series]: https://pod.fo/e/3419f8

    97 | When Anxiety, Anger, or Depression Is a Hormone Imbalance in Disguise [What I Wish I Knew Series]: https://pod.fo/e/33d3f1

    96 | 5 Perimenopause Symptoms I Ignored at 40…And Why You Shouldn’t [What I Wish I Knew Series]: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz

    FREE RESOURCES:

    Do You Have A Hormone Imbalance? Take my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz

    Become a Podcast Insider + Subscribe to The Hot Flash–Hormone hacks, recipes, and lifestyle tips I don’t share anywhere else!: https://areyoutheremidlife.com/

    Tired of Tossing and Turning? Grab my FREE “Better Sleep After 40” Supplement Cheat Sheet: https://monicalanetopete.kit.com/sleepbetter

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    *Disclaimer: Information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The information is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. I share the strategies that have worked for me, and you are advised to do your own research and speak to your medical provider for care.
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    13 m
  • 102 | No, You’re Not Crazy—It’s Your Hormones! (Your Top Perimenopause Questions Answered)

    102 | No, You’re Not Crazy—It’s Your Hormones! (Your Top Perimenopause Questions Answered)
    Nov 18 2025

    Do You Have A Hormone Imbalance? Take my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz

    Ever wondered if what you’re feeling isn’t “normal”… it’s hormonal?

    According to emerging midlife health research, hormone shifts in our late 30s and 40s can start years before full-blown perimenopause—affecting everything from our sleep and mood to body odor, belly fat, and energy.

    Yet most women never get a real explanation for what’s happening in our bodies…until we’re already in the thick of it.

    In today’s episode, I’m sharing a really candid conversation I had recently with one of my podcast besties, Joy Johnson of The Journey To Becoming Podcast—where we get into all the crazy midlife symptoms no one prepares us for (and what’s actually driving them beneath the surface.)

    In this episode, we discuss your most commonly asked questions, including:

    ✅ What can women do in their 30s and early 40s to set their hormones up for success before perimenopause hits?

    ✅ What are the worst foods for hormone imbalance (and why do they hit harder in midlife)?

    ✅ How does hormonal birth control impact our natural hormonal production?

    ✅ What is the best exercise for weight loss and hormone balance in perimenopause?

    ✅ What sugars have the least effect on blood sugar and metabolism?

    ✅ How important is protein and how much should I be eating?

    ✅ Is weight gain and fat gain inevitable in perimenopause?

    If you’ve ever wondered what you can do now to make perimenopause easier later, this conversation gives you the clarity you’ve been craving—plus practical, science-backed tips to start implementing today!

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    FREE RESOURCES:

    Do You Have A Hormone Imbalance? Take my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz

    Become a Podcast Insider + Subscribe to The Hot Flash–Weekly hormone hacks, recipes, and lifestyle tips I don’t share anywhere else!: https://areyoutheremidlife.com/

    Tired of Tossing and Turning? Grab my FREE “Better Sleep After 40” Supplement Cheat Sheet: https://monicalanetopete.kit.com/sleepbetter

    The Journey To Becoming Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-journey-to-becoming-christian-living-personal/id1732582914
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    50 m
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