In this inspiring episode of The Period Whisperer, I chat with Allison Larsen, a self-taught artist, creative entrepreneur, and visual facilitator, about the life-changing power of creativity in midlife. From corporate America to the world of watercolor, Allison shares how rediscovering her creative spark helped her reconnect with her true self and boost her health, energy, and confidence.

What you will learn:

🎨 Why creativity is a crucial tool for supporting health and hormonal balance during perimenopause.

🎨 The challenges women face in reconnecting with their creative side and how to overcome them.

🎨 Simple steps and strategies to reignite your creativity and the profound impact it can have on your vitality.

🎨 How embracing creativity can help you reclaim energy, confidence, and authenticity in perimenopause and beyond.

This episode is a must-listen for any woman looking to tap into her creative potential and cultivate a more vibrant, energized life. Tune in and discover how unlocking your creative spark can lead to greater confidence and well-being!

Learn More From Allison Here:

Instagram: www.instagram.com/allison.inspired

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allisonlarsen.tadzo

Website & Inspiration: https://divinelyinspired.myflodesk.com/artvillage

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If you’re doing all the “right things” but still feel exhausted, flatlined, and like your body just isn’t bouncing back the way it used to, it might be time to talk about the hormone no one is talking about—DHEA.

In this episode, I’m breaking down the truth about this powerful adrenal hormone that becomes critical in perimenopause. You’ll learn:

✨ What DHEA actually is and why it matters more after 35
✨ How DHEA supports your sex hormones, energy, metabolism, and resilience
✨ The difference between high and low DHEA symptoms (and why many women are walking around depleted)
✨ Lifestyle shifts that actually help improve your DHEA naturally (without guessing or over-supplementing)
✨ The best way to test your levels and how to know if you’re low

If you're feeling stuck, tired, or disconnected from your body—don’t miss this one. It could be the missing link to your hormone healing and performance in midlife and beyond.

🔍 Ready to dig deeper into your own hormone story? Learn more about 1:1 coaching:

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If you're waking up exhausted, dragging through your day, and wondering why nothing seems to help your hormone symptoms, low cortisol could be at the root. In this week’s episode, I’m diving into everything you need to know about low cortisol in perimenopause—and why it's just as important to address as high cortisol when it comes to healing your hormones.

We’ll cover:

• What low cortisol looks and feels like in the body (think fatigue, brain fog, burnout)
• Where low cortisol comes from and how chronic stress plays a role
• Why testing cortisol matters—and how to do it the right way
• The critical link between cortisol and your sex hormones like estrogen and progesterone
• Simple, effective steps you can take to start supporting your adrenals and feeling better fast

If you’ve been stuck in survival mode, this episode will give you the clarity and direction you’ve been looking for.

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If you’re tired, wired, gaining weight, or struggling with sleep in perimenopause, high cortisol could be the missing piece. In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly what every woman needs to know about elevated cortisol in perimenopause—and why this powerful stress hormone plays a huge role in your hormone symptoms.

You’ll learn:

• What high cortisol actually looks like in your body (and how it feels)
• Why testing your cortisol levels can be a game-changer for your health
• How elevated cortisol impacts your sex hormones like estrogen and progesterone
• Simple, effective strategies to start lowering cortisol and feeling like yourself again

If you're ready to stop guessing and start understanding the root of your perimenopause symptoms, this episode will give you the clarity and tools you need.

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If you're constantly exhausted, overwhelmed, or feeling off in perimenopause, it’s not just hormones—it’s stress. In this powerful milestone episode, I sit down with Kavita Sahai, founder of Vibes Tribe, to uncover why stress is the real root cause behind so many midlife hormone symptoms—and how to finally start feeling better.

We dive into:

• Why stress is silently sabotaging your hormones, energy, sleep, and weight in midlife
• The science of how stress shows up in the body during perimenopause
• The one small shift you can make right now to lower stress and start supporting your hormones naturally
  
  

If you’re tired of quick fixes and want real, sustainable hormone balance in perimenopause, this conversation is the first step.

Kavita Sahai is the founder of Vibes Tribe, a personal development platform empowering women in midlife. After overcoming anxiety and burnout herself, she created Vibes Tribe as a sanctuary for holistic healing. Certified in yoga, aromatherapy, and optimal nutrition, she blends natural wellness practices with over a decade of experience.

Lerarn More From Kavita Here:

Instagram: @vibestribe

Website: vibestribe.co

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Perimenopause doesn’t have to feel like a mystery or a mess—yet so many women unknowingly make the same mistakes that leave them exhausted, frustrated, and out of sync with their bodies.

In this episode, I’m calling out the 3 most common mistakes women make in perimenopause—and exactly what to do instead to support your hormones, energy, and long-term health.

Whether you’re just starting to feel the shift or already deep in the hormone rollercoaster, this episode will help you:

• Identify what’s not working (and why)
• Understand the key lifestyle shifts your body actually needs
• Take simple, powerful first steps to feel better now and thrive long-term

If you’re ready to set the foundation for peak performance in perimenopause and beyond, this episode is your starting point.

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Emotional eating can feel like an unstoppable force — especially in perimenopause when hormones are all over the place. But what if you could finally break free from the cycle without guilt or restriction?

This week, I’m joined by Certified Holistic Health Coach Holly Bertone 💛, who knows exactly what it takes to ditch the food noise and reclaim your power.

We cover:

🍽 Why emotional eating feels harder in perimenopause
🚫 What doesn’t work (goodbye, restrictive diets!)
✅ 3 steps to stop emotional eating using Holly’s simple See, Stop, Shift method

Holly Bertone is a former FBI Chief of Staff for Counterintelligence turned Certified Holistic Health Coach. She helps high-achieving women in midlife break free from emotional eating, ditch diet culture, and prioritize their health, so they can achieve a healthy weight without willpower, restrictive diets, or guilt. Holly is also a keynote speaker and host of the Your Midlife Comeback Story Podcast. She’s spoken at prestigious events like MIT and SHRM and has been featured in outlets like Dr. Nandi Show and WUSA9. Holly's personal journey includes overcoming breast cancer and healing from an autoimmune disease, giving her a unique perspective on balancing success, health, and well-being.

Learn More From Holly Here:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holly.bertone/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pinkfortitude/

Website: https://pinkfortitude.mykajabi.com/

Ready To Learn More About Functional Hormone Coaching & Testing Or Book A FREE Call With Me? You can do that right here!

Navigating perimenopause can feel overwhelming, especially when your body seems to be changing overnight. But what if you had a clear roadmap to reclaim your energy, balance your hormones, and feel stronger than ever?

In this episode, I’m breaking down the 4 essential steps to achieving peak performance in perimenopause. You’ll learn how to support your body through each phase of this transition, address the root causes of stubborn symptoms, and build lasting health from the inside out.

I’ll also help you understand:

• What phase of perimenopause you’re in and how to recognize the signs.
• When you’re ready for the next phase and how to make that transition smoothly.
• Key strategies to reduce symptoms, boost energy, and feel your best.

Ready To Learn More About Functional Hormone Coaching & Testing Or Book A FREE Call With Me? You can do that right here!