About this episode

This episode discusses the complexities of perimenopause and the role of various health factors beyond hormones, featuring insights from Bria Gadd.

If you've been struggling with weight gain, poor sleep, anxiety, low energy, or simply not feeling like yourself anymore, you're not alone. Perimenopause can feel confusing. One day your body responds the way it always has, and the next, nothing seems to work. The problem is that most women are told it's "just hormones" or that everything looks normal because their labs are within range. But what if hormones are only part of the story? In this episode, I'm joined by Bria Gadd , Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Practitioner and founder of The Period Whisperer , to talk about what's really happening during perimenopause. We discuss why your gut, liver, thyroid, adrenal health, nervous system, and metabolism all play a role in how you experience this transition. We also dive into peptides—one of the fastest-growing topics in functional medicine—and discuss when they're helpful, when they're not, and why they should never replace the foundations of good health. If you're a coach supporting women through midlife—or you're navigating this season yourself—this conversation will help you better understand your body, make more informed health decisions, and feel empowered about what's…

People in this episode

Host: Rachel Feldman

Guest: Bria Gadd

Topics covered

• perimenopause
• hormones
• functional medicine
• gut health
• peptides
• women's health

Keywords

• weight gain
• poor sleep
• anxiety
• low energy
• hormone balance
• thyroid health
• adrenal health
• metabolism

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Period Whisperer

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