Midlife Metabolism: A Wake-Up Call not a Breakdown

About this episode

Karen discusses the impact of hormones on midlife women's metabolism and offers strategies for sustainable health.

Join Karen in this special masterclass! Why do women in midlife feel like their metabolism is broken? Even while maintaining healthy habits? This episode covers it all. Karen gives a 101 on all the major hormones, their effect on your energy, gut health, and overall well-being. Learn how to master your sleep, and why diets fail, and most importantly; how to make healthy choices that are sustainable for the long term. Chapters 5:56 - Why You're Here 13:05 - Hormones 101 16:56 - Cortisol & Stress 19:30 - Hunger Hormones 24:13 - Insulin 26:53 - Gut & Liver Health 32:46 - Impact of Stress 35:45 - Why Diets Fail 41:53 - Research & Stats 49:09 - Optimize Nutrition 52:45 - Manage Stress & Sleep 53:34 - Gut & Liver Support Connect with Karen: Instagram Email Website Book With Karen Don't forget to leave a rating & review!

People in this episode

Host: Karen Yaworsky

Topics covered

• midlife metabolism
• hormones
• gut health
• stress management
• sustainable health choices

Keywords

• metabolism
• hormones
• energy
• gut health
• stress
• diets
• nutrition

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