Cortisol, Menopause & the Stress-Weight Connection Nobody Talks About

Cortisol, Menopause & the Stress-Weight Connection Nobody Talks About

March 17, 2026 · 22 min · Season 8 · Episode 353

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Dr. Orlena discusses the connection between stress, hormones, and weight gain, particularly during menopause.

Why won't the weight budge — even when you're doing everything right? If you've been eating well, moving your body, and still feeling frustrated by the number on the scale, there's a piece of the puzzle most people completely overlook: stress. In this episode of Fit and Fabulous, Dr. Orlena breaks down the powerful — and often invisible — relationship between chronic stress, hormones, and weight gain, with a special focus on how menopause turns the dial up even further. You'll discover: Why c...

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