Episode 16: Why Your Metabolism Slowed Down (It’s Not Just Age)
From The Transformation Show by Janell Yule
April 20, 2026 · 31 min · Season 2 · Episode 16
About this episode
Janell Yule discusses how various factors beyond age affect metabolism in midlife, focusing on thyroid function and the impact of stress and gut health.
Your metabolism slowing down in midlife isn’t just about age. If your energy is lower, your weight isn’t responding, and things that used to work no longer do… this may be a signaling issue, not a failure. In this episode, Janell explains how your thyroid regulates metabolism, why many women are told everything looks “normal” while still feeling off, and how stress, gut health, and environment all influence energy and weight. This conversation helps you move out of frustration and into understanding—so you can start supporting your body in a way that actually works. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: • Why metabolism changes in midlife aren’t just about age • How the thyroid regulates energy and weight • Why TSH alone doesn’t tell the full story • The importance of T4 to T3 conversion • How stress and gut health impact metabolism • Why symptoms can persist even with medication Next Step: If this conversation is resonating and you’re starting to see that your metabolism might be responding to something deeper… there are two simple ways to move forward. If you’re not quite sure what your body is doing yet, start with the Hormone Clarity Quiz…
People in this episode
Host: Janell Yule
Topics covered
- metabolism
- thyroid health
- midlife changes
- stress impact
- gut health
- energy levels
Keywords
- metabolism
- thyroid
- midlife
- energy
- weight management
- stress
- gut health
- hormones
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Organizations: The Transformation Show
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