090 | Perimenopause and Menopause Symptoms: Hormones, Strength Training, and What Women Need to Know

090 | Perimenopause and Menopause Symptoms: Hormones, Strength Training, and What Women Need to Know

June 4, 2026 · 58 min · Season 1 · Episode 90

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Morgan Ekovich discusses perimenopause and menopause with Dr. Sian West, focusing on symptoms, hormones, and strength training for women.

In this episode, Morgan sits down with Dr. Sian West, an OB-GYN and menopause specialist, for a real and eye-opening conversation about perimenopause, menopause, hormones, strength training, and why women deserve better answers than “that’s normal.” They talk through common myths around menopause, including hormone therapy, belly fat, protein needs, carbs, supplements, anxiety, mood changes, and lifting heavy weights. This episode is for the woman who feels like something is off, but has been...

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Host: Morgan Ekovich

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