Vibrant Menopause Podcast: Recent Episodes
Heather Awad, MD
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Struggling with stubborn weight gain, low energy, or middle-of-the-night awakenings in perimenopause or menopause? Your sleep may be the missing piece.
On this episode of the Vibrant Menopause Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Audrey Wells, a board-certified sleep doctor, menopause-certified clinician, and obesity medicine specialist, to unpack why sleep problems are so common—and so overlooked—in midlife women.
We talk about why women’s sleep disorders often go undiagnosed, how poor sleep quietly drives weight gain, cravings, muscle loss, and fatigue, and why “doing all the right things” with food and exercise still isn’t enough if your sleep is disrupted.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why sleep issues are often an early sign of perimenopause
- The powerful connection between sleep, metabolism, and weight loss
- How untreated sleep problems sabotage energy, mood, and fat loss
- When to advocate for a proper sleep evaluation
If weight loss feels harder than ever and you’re exhausted despite your best efforts, this conversation will help you understand it’s not a willpower problem—it’s physiology.
🎧 Listen in to learn how prioritizing sleep can support your metabolism, energy, and long-term health in perimenopause and menopause.
Show Notes:
✨ Grab my FREE doctor-approved breakfast guide at vibrant-md.com/breakfast to start supporting your metabolism from the very first meal of the day.
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Find Audrey at www.sliiip.com
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Hello, my vibrant friend! Today I’m joined by Dr. Dana Gibbs, an ENT-turned–integrative hormone expert, for a powerful conversation about something so many midlife women wonder about: thyroid health and stubborn weight gain.
If you’re in perimenopause or menopause and feel exhausted, puffy, struggling with hair loss, brittle nails, or weight that will not budge no matter how “clean” you eat… this episode is for you.
Dr. Gibbs breaks down:
- Why thyroid issues are far more common than most women are told
- How menopause shifts your hormones, binding proteins, and thyroid availability
- The hidden labs—like reverse T3—that many doctors don’t run but can explain fatigue and blocked weight loss
- Why pushing thyroid meds too high is dangerous (even if it feels good in the moment!)
- How to find the right kind of doctor when you need deeper answers
This conversation will help you understand what’s really going on with your metabolism—so you can finally make progress with weight loss in midlife, without guessing and without giving up.
If you’re ready for science-based, personalized support from a physician who specializes in weight loss during perimenopause and menopause, you can learn more about working with me at vibrant-md.com
Let’s get you feeling vibrant again. 💛
Show Notes:
💛 FREE GUIDE FOR YOU
The number one question women ask me is, “What should I eat for breakfast for weight loss in menopause?” I created a simple, doctor-approved guide to make this easy.
Grab your free copy at vibrant-md.com/breakfast
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Connect with Dr. Dana Gibbs
IG: @allergyaccessmd
FB: https://www.facebook.com/consultantsinmetabolism
Consultants in Metabolism Practice: https://www.danagibbsmd.com/?fbclid=IwAR3KqpbPOy-DPEUUvJPIMXkdODr224c7C3VWTBGMWvcuKvgPSCQv3jyTNcc
Take Control of Your Hormones Course: https://www.danagibbsmd.com/course
Allergy Access MD: https://www.allergyaccessmd.com/
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Today I’m sharing big news for every woman in perimenopause or menopause. The FDA and HHS have officially removed the Black Box Warning from menopausal hormone therapy (MHT). This label has scared women and clinicians for more than 20 years, even though the evidence has long shown that estrogen — when started before age 60 or within 10 years of menopause — can actually improve long-term health.
In this episode, I explain what the Black Box Warning was, why it lasted so long, and what this change means for your care. I also discuss a new study of 120 million medical records showing that estrogen therapy is linked with lower risks of breast cancer, heart attack, stroke, and Alzheimer’s, especially when used earlier in menopause.
I share my own story of asking for hormone therapy in perimenopause and being told, “I’m afraid of hormones.” My hope is that this update encourages more women to seek evidence-based treatment—and helps more clinicians feel confident providing it.
If you’ve been dealing with hot flashes, sleep issues, brain fog, sexual pain, weight gain, or that “I’ll just wait it out” feeling, this episode will help you understand your options and advocate for the care you deserve.
💛 FREE GUIDE FOR YOU
The number one question women ask me is, “What should I eat for breakfast for weight loss in menopause?” I created a simple, doctor-approved guide to make this easy.
Grab your free copy at vibrant-md.com/breakfast
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If you’ve ever thought, “I just don’t feel like myself anymore,” this episode is for you.
In today’s conversation, I sit down with Sara Larson — evidence-based menopause coach and passionate advocate for women’s health — to break down the real science of menopause, the myths flooding your social media feed, and what every woman deserves to know about her body in this powerful transition.
We unpack the biggest updates from the Menopause Society Annual Meeting, including:
💡 The truth about testosterone and hormone therapy — what’s evidence-based (and what’s hype)
😴 How lack of sleep can sabotage your metabolism and lead to 250 extra calories a day
🧠 Why anxiety, mood changes, and “not feeling like yourself” are often early perimenopause signs — not just stress
⚕️ How to find qualified, certified menopause practitioners who understand your unique needs
Sara's personal story of going through mysterious health changes, seeing 12 doctors, and finally finding answers will resonate with every woman who’s been told “you’re fine” — when you know you’re not.
This episode is a reminder that you’re not crazy, you’re not alone, and there is evidence-based help available.
If you’re a professional woman ready to feel like yourself again, lose weight for the last time, and finally understand what’s happening in your body — hit play now.
Show Notes:
If you're struggling to find the best breakfast grab my FREE guide here: https://www.vibrant-md.com/
The Menopause Society: https://menopause.org/
NYT Article: ‘I’m on Fire’: Testosterone Is Giving Women Back Their Sex Drive — and Then Some - Susan Dominus
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Sara Larson is an Evidence-Based Menopause Coach in Minnesota.
Sara's Website: https://www.saralarsoncoaching.com/
Sara's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saralarsoncoaching/
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Hi friend — today I want to make a case for why counting calories doesn’t work for perimenopause and menopause weight loss… and why a hormonal approach makes so much more sense for what’s really going on in your body right now.
For years, we were told that weight loss was simple math: calories in, calories out. But at midlife, that old formula falls apart. You can eat less, work out more, and still gain weight — and it’s not your fault.
In this episode, I’ll explain how shifting estrogen levels change your insulin response and why that leads to frustrating weight gain even when your habits haven’t changed. I’ll share real stories from women I work with who finally started losing weight again once they began nourishing their bodies instead of restricting.
You’ll learn:
💡 Why your metabolism hasn’t actually “slowed down” — even if it feels that way
💡 How to eat in sync with your hormones so you can lose weight without counting or cutting calories
💡 What to focus on instead: protein, fiber, healthy fats, and meal timing that supports your hormones
If you’ve ever thought, “I’m doing everything right, but my body just isn’t responding like it used to,” this episode is for you.
It’s time to stop under-eating, stop tracking every bite, and start fueling your body so it can support you through this incredible stage of life. Let’s build a sustainable way to lose weight — for the last time.
If you've been struggling with breakfast during this transition period, find my best breakfast here! - https://www.vibrant-md.com/breakfast
Show Notes:
Grab the Breakfast Guide Here! - https://www.vibrant-md.com/breakfast
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Hello, my vibrant friend! This is your 2025 Hormone Update, I’m joined by Dr. Kerri Anthony, OB-GYN and founder of Your Menopause MD, to share what every woman in perimenopause or menopause needs to know about hormone therapy, bioidentical hormones, and testosterone.
We cover the latest research on hormone safety, how to choose the right type of estrogen, and why personalized menopause care matters for your mood, metabolism, and energy.
If you’ve been told “your labs are normal” but don’t feel like yourself, this conversation will help you find answers—and relief.
If you've been struggling with breakfast during this transition period, find my best breakfast here! - https://www.vibrant-md.com/breakfast
Show Notes:
Grab the Breakfast Guide Here! - https://www.vibrant-md.com/breakfast
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Website: www.yourmenopausemd.com
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Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work with me one-on-one or inside one of my group programs? In today’s episode, I’m pulling back the curtain and walking you through exactly how I help professional women in perimenopause and menopause finally lose weight for the last time — without counting calories, cutting carbs, or giving up the foods and lifestyle you love.
You’ll learn how we reset your hormones, build simple and sustainable meal frameworks, and create graceful boundaries so you can navigate social events, travel, and busy workweeks with confidence. From the Hormone Reset Plan to the Timing Triumph Framework and Jet Set & Reset Guide, every step is designed to work with your unique schedule — not against it.
If you’re ready to release stubborn weight, feel amazing in your clothes again, and make lasting peace with food, this episode is for you. I’m currently taking just two more one-on-one clients this fall, so now is the perfect time to start your final weight-loss journey.
👉 Book your free mini session through the link in the show notes and let’s make menopause weight loss simple, sustainable, and vibrant.
Show Notes:
Free Mini Session With Me - https://calendly.com/heatherawad/discovery-calls.
Grab the Guide to the Best Breakfast for Menopause Weight Loss - https://www.vibrant-md.com/breakfast
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Have you ever heard of a menopause doula? I hadn’t either until I met Dr. Siri Erickson, and wow, did this conversation open my eyes.
Dr. Siri is a certified menopause doula and Clinical EFT practitioner who helps women through the emotional and brain-related changes that happen in perimenopause and menopause. After struggling herself with anxiety, brain fog, and exhaustion, she made it her mission to help other women find their way through this season feeling supported and whole.
In this episode, we talk about what a menopause doula actually does, why your brain might feel different in midlife, and how to work with your body instead of fighting it. We also get into the surprising benefits of this “brain remodel” that happens during menopause and how it can lead to more clarity, confidence, and freedom on the other side.
If you’ve been wondering why you don’t quite feel like yourself lately, or how to better support your brain and hormones, you’ll love this conversation.
Show Notes:
Grab the Guide to the Best Breakfast for Menopause Weight Loss - https://www.vibrant-md.com/breakfast
Dr. Siri Erickson:
With a doctorate in contemplative leadership, Siri has helped 100’s of professional women navigate big challenges with confidence and compassion. After leaving a high profile job in academia with debilitating brain-related perimenopause symptoms, she spent countless hours researching and learning her way back to health. Now, as a certified menopause doula, clinical EFT practitioner, and business owner, she works with brainy and soulful women in perimenopause who feel like they are losing their minds and struggling to make it through each day’s overwhelming to-do list. She helps them get their brains back, be in the driver’s seat for their own health, and experience joy as they thrive again in life and work.
Siri was recently featured as the cover story in River Valley Woman magazine. - https://www.luxequarterlies.com/river-valley-woman
Free guide - Perimenopause on Purpose: A Checklist to Put Yourself Back in the Driver’s Seat
The menopause transition actually does have benefits, if we know how to take advantage of them. Find out what those benefits are and focus on getting a brain and health upgrade.
Get your free copy here - https://info.thecompassionway.com/perimenopause-on-purpose-checklist
Free personal consultation - Get Your Brain Back Strategy Session
In a private 30 minute session, I will listen to how you are struggling, help you identify what your goals are, and provide customized recommendations to help you get the support you need.
Schedule your session today - https://info.thecompassionway.com/perimenopause-strategy-call
Connect with Dr. Siri Erickson: thecompassionway.com and email is siri@thecompassionway.com
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If you’re a woman in perimenopause or menopause and you have a vagina, listen up because this conversation will change the way you think about your body.
My guest is Dr. Rachel Rubin, a Urologist and Sexual Medicine Specialist who’s helping women everywhere reclaim comfort, confidence, and pleasure. The work she’s doing in her clinic and online is empowering women to finally understand what’s possible in midlife.
We’re talking all about vaginal estrogen: the small but mighty treatment that can transform everything from dryness and pain to libido and urinary health. It’s backed by decades of research, yet so few women have ever been told about it.
Dr. Rubin has made it her mission to change that. She’s educating doctors, mentoring the next generation, and speaking directly to women who deserve better answers and better care. Her energy is contagious, her knowledge is unmatched, and her message is simple: you don’t have to just put up with discomfort.
Tune in for this eye-opening, empowering episode and find out why every woman in midlife needs to know about vaginal estrogen.
Show Notes:
if you're interested in supporting Dr. Rachel Rubin's work, you can visit her at:
- Website: https://www.rachelrubinmd.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drrachelrubin/?hl=en
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrRachelRubin/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-rubin-7433b0134/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/drrachelrubin
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Lunch can be one of the trickiest meals during a weight loss journey, especially in menopause. In this episode, I share how being intentional with your midday meal can support weight loss, steady energy, and clear thinking for the rest of your day.
You will learn why protein, vegetables or berries, and healthy fats are the best combination for lunch, and how they help avoid afternoon crashes and constant snacking. I also give you simple, realistic examples you can take to work or grab on the go.
If lunch often leaves you tired, unfocused, or still hungry, this episode will help you create meals that truly work for your goals and your busy life.
Show Notes:
Grab the Guide to the Best Breakfast for Menopause Weight Loss - https://www.vibrant-md.com/breakfast
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Hello my friend. In today’s episode, we’re talking about four reasons to “eat like my grandma” for weight loss and weight maintenance. This isn’t about outdated recipes—it’s about simple, nourishing habits that work beautifully for women in midlife and menopause.
I’ll walk you through how focusing on protein, fiber, and healthy fats at your meals (instead of constant snacking) can help with midlife weight loss, balance your hormones, reduce overeating, and keep your insulin levels steady. You’ll hear why this way of eating supports not just menopause weight management but also your energy, focus, and long-term health.
If you’ve ever wondered whether those “healthy” snacks are helping or hurting you, or you’re looking for an easier framework for nutrition in menopause, this episode will give you clarity and maybe even a smile as you remember the wisdom of your own grandma.
Tune in to learn how these four simple shifts can help you stay vibrant, strong, and healthy through midlife and beyond.
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Hello my friend, and welcome back to the Vibrant Menopause Podcast! Today, I am thrilled to introduce you to my guest, Missy Hughes, a certified personal trainer, nutrition coach, and life coach who will be joining us inside my upcoming Reset & Release group program this September.
Missy brings a wealth of expertise and lived experience to the conversation, and together we dive into why strength training is such a powerful tool for midlife women—not just for weight loss, but for metabolism, bone health, sleep, stress, and even mood. We’ll talk about what really happens to your body during menopause, how movement helps reduce stiffness and inflammation, and why even five minutes a day can make a huge difference.
If you’ve ever wondered how to fit strength training and mobility into your busy professional life—or if you’re ready to finally feel stronger, calmer, and more at home in your body again—this episode is full of practical strategies and inspiration for you.
✨ Don’t miss the part where Missy shares her simple tips for weaving movement into your day, even when life feels packed to the brim.
About Missy:
Welcome to my journey of transformation! As a Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach, my journey began with a focus on overcoming personal challenges. Insights into stress management from the Chek Institute helped me realign my hips and low back. Practical food habits, learned through Precision Nutrition, led to a 22lb weight loss by adopting one habit at a time.
In 2015, a profound experience at the Hoffman Institute taught me that habits are learned behaviors, separate from our identities. Distinguishing between myself as a person and the habits I repeated showed that my enjoyment of a tidy house turned detrimental as I consistently left late to complete tasks.
In 2019, everything really clicked. Discovering Life Coaching equipped me with the tools I needed to stop procrastinating and trying to be perfect. Instead, I learned how to pursue what truly matters to me.
I’m deeply grateful for these shifts, allowing me to close each day with a sense of accomplishment.
How to Connect With Missy:
Website: https://www.missyhughescoaching.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/missybennetthughes/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MissyHughesLifeCoach
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/missy.hughes.1656
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Welcome back, my friend! Today’s episode is a little different from our usual conversations about menopause and midlife health, but I know you’ll find it inspiring and practical.
I’m joined by Dr. Parham Balan, a radiologist from Southern California who built a multimillion-dollar real estate portfolio while raising two young children and working full-time in medicine. She reached financial independence at 41 and chose to practice medicine on her own terms.
Now, as founder and CEO of Generational Wealth MD and GW Capital, Dr. Parham helps thousands of physicians create passive income, build real estate portfolios, and move toward financial freedom. She also leads a nonprofit in rural India that provides education and empowerment for children with disabilities—something very close to her heart.
In this conversation, you’ll hear:
- How losing her job became the catalyst that pushed her to explore real estate.
- The surprising timeline shift that took her from a 17-year plan to financial freedom in just one year.
- What it really looks like to move from being a physician to building and leading a business.
- Why growth, identity shifts, and embracing new challenges are so important in midlife.
Whether you’re a physician, professional woman, or simply curious about what it takes to make bold changes in midlife, this episode will leave you encouraged to see obstacles as opportunities—and to embrace the possibility of living and working on your own terms.
Show Notes:
Physician Freedom Summit October 6-8
Connect with Dr. Param Baladandapani
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Reset and Release Program
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Hi friend, it’s so good to be back with you on the podcast! After a little break and some unexpected voice therapy, I’m excited to dive into a topic that resonates with many professional women in midlife: how to lose weight in a way that truly helps you feel better about yourself.
So often I hear, “I want to lose weight so I can like myself again.” While this makes sense with all the body changes that happen in perimenopause and menopause, it can actually keep us stuck. The truth is that weight loss and self-liking are two separate journeys, and you don’t have to wait until you reach your goal weight to feel good about yourself.
In this episode I’ll share:
- Why liking yourself before you lose weight is possible and powerful
- How self-kindness makes weight loss easier and more sustainable
- What neuroscience tells us about small celebrations and motivation
- A client story that shows how changing your inner voice can change everything
If you have ever thought you would finally feel confident once the scale showed the right number, this episode will give you a fresh perspective. You can start liking yourself now, and that shift makes all the difference.
Show Notes:
👉 Join Dr. Heather’s FREE Masterclass: 3 Surprising Secrets to Menopause Weight Loss
📅 August 26 at 7 PM CT / 8 PM ET
🔗 Sign up here: https://vibrant-md.com/event
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Hello friends! In this episode, I am delighted to have Dr. Sarah Stombaugh on the podcast. We explore the popular GLP-1 medications you may have heard about—Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro—and talk about how they work, who they're designed for, and what makes them effective. We also unpack some of the concerns around these medications, including who should avoid them and what needs to be in place for long-term success.
Dr. Stombaugh explains how these medications fit into a much bigger picture that includes nutrition, movement, sleep, and stress management. For women in perimenopause and menopause who are seeing changes in their weight and metabolism, this conversation offers clarity and reassurance. Whether you’ve struggled with weight your whole life or are seeing shifts for the first time, you’ll find helpful information here.
We also talk about Dr. Stombaugh’s excellent online resource, The GLP Guide, created to support people using these medications outside of a comprehensive care program.
Dr. Stombaugh’s approach is science-based, compassionate, and refreshingly practical. I think you’re going to love what she shares.
Show Notes:
Grab the Breakfast Guide Here!
Connect with Sarah Stombaugh, MD on:
Dr. Stombaugh’s GLP Guide
Dr. Stombaugh’s Instagram
Dr. Stombaugh’s Tiktok
Dr. Stombaugh’s Facebook
Conquer Your Weight Podcast - Apple
Conquer Your Weight Podcast - Spotify
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High-Protein Vegetarian Eating: Join Heather Awad, MD, and Vasudha Viswanath, author and expert from EatingWell, as they explore tips, recipes, and insights for incorporating more protein into a vegetarian diet. Vasudha’s expertise includes vegetarian and vegan cooking and low-carb cooking. She is the author of The Vegetarian Reset and the founder of We Ate Well, a wellness website featuring low-carb vegetarian recipes.
More about Vasudha: www.eatingwell.com/author/vasudha-viswanath
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Holiday Eating Tips from Two Weight Loss Coaches: Heather Awad, MD, and Dr. Ginny Trierweiler share expert advice and practical strategies to help you enjoy the season while maintaining your health and weight goals. Discover tips for mindful eating, managing cravings, and staying balanced during festive gatherings.
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If you've listened to this podcast before, you'll know that one of the keys to successful weight loss in the menopause transition and beyond is taking control of your insulin and blood sugar levels. More specifically, being mindful of when and what you're eating in order to allow your levels of insulin, our fat storage hormone, to rise in reaction to typical increases in blood sugar, then fall back down when its work is done.
There's so much that we could discuss regarding optimizing diet and lifestyle for menopause weight loss, but sometimes we all just need some quick and easy wins. So in this episode of the Vibrant Menopause Podcast, I'll be sharing 5 simple blood sugar hacks to turn any meal into a meal geared towards menopause weight loss.
These are hacks that I use everyday to reduce blood sugar spikes with every meal. And the best part? They're so simple I hardly have to think about doing them!
I hope you find this episode helpful, and if you do, please consider subscribing to the podcast and sharing with somebody else who might appreciate it. These little acts go a long way in helping the Vibrant Menopause Podcast to grow and reach other professional women. Enjoy!
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In this week's episode of the Vibrant Menopause Podcast, we'll be exploring some of the myths surrounding keeping your blood sugar "balanced" and how it plays in with weight loss. There are three main myths that we'll get into, and after going through them my hope is that you'll have a solid understanding of how glucose, insulin, and weight loss all work together.
Before we dive in, here's a little preview of the myths:
- Myth #1: Eating frequently keeps your metabolism revved up
- Myth #2: Eating frequently controls hunger
- Myth #3: Eating frequently helps to keep blood sugar from going too low
Think about what you've heard about blood sugar and weight loss. Have you heard any of these myths? There's so much information out there, but once you've got a handle on how blood sugar and insulin work together, it's much easier to understand the key to unlocking sustainable and consistently effective weight loss. I'm confident that this episode will get you there!
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Menopause and perimenopause are tough. Let's just break it down quickly.
After years of relative homeostasis in our bodies, things just start to go a little haywire across most body systems. We see mood changes, skin changes, difficulty sleeping, hot flashes, and then the pièce de résistance for many people... our weight can sneak upwards and aggregate around the middle without changing anything about our diets. Tough!
Now just remember, there's light on the other side of the tunnel and everybody will eventually make it there. But in my years as a doctor and weight loss expert, I've found that professional women tend to struggle a bit more than others when it comes to weight loss in menopause. So in this episode of the Vibrant Menopause Podcast, we'll be exploring the very specific reasons why this is, as well as strategies for navigating some of the main challenges that professional women face on their menopause/perimenopause weight loss journeys.
As you'll hear in this episode, when I hit menopause I also struggled with my weight until I learned about managing my hormones through healthy, menopause-tailored eating. At that point I was able to lose 27 pounds and keep them off, and now I find so much joy in helping other professional women through the same challenges that I faced. So if as you're listening something that we're discussing sits with you, don't hesitate to reach out to strike up a conversation about how we can get you started on your final weight loss journey.
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We've always been told that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and there are, of course, arguments for why this is or not true, depending on your perspective. But when we're talking about weight loss in menopause and beyond, the foods with which you start your day can have a real impact on how easily you shed those extra pounds, especially those sitting around the waist.
So in this episode of the Vibrant Menopause Podcast, we'll talk about why I unequivocally advocate for a savory breakfast over a sweet breakfast everyday, and we'll dive into the components that make-up the ideal breakfast for weight loss. Because ultimately, for women in midlife, menopause, and beyond- the name of the game for losing weight is decreasing blood sugar and insulin levels, and getting plenty of protein, fiber, and healthy fats with each meal.
But as you'll hear today, the benefits of switching up your breakfast from sweet to savory goes beyond weight loss. It's a pivot for better overall health and increased energy. So I hope you find this topic interesting and can implement some of the practical tips that I share into your morning routine.
As always, thank you so much for listening and for being a part of the Vibrant community. If you enjoy this episode please consider sharing with others who might also enjoy it. And if you haven't yet, be sure to follow or subscribe to the podcast so that you don't miss an episode. Take care!
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There may be some cool medical technology that your primary care doctor isn’t offering you. It could help increase your health span (your healthy years), by telling you what is going on with your heart right now. It might not be offered because you seem “fine,” and it may not be covered by insurance, but it’s not very expensive out-of-pocket for most professional women either.
Take the Coronary Artery Calcium Score test, for example. It’s a CT scan to see if you have calcium deposits in the arteries that supply your heart, and it might change the preventive treatment you need for your heart. This is especially true for people with a family history of heart disease.
My guest today is Dr. Tracy Paeschke, a board-certified cardiologist and health coach with over 25 years of experience caring for people with heart disease. After working for many years to diagnose and treat heart disease, she now focuses on prevention. She practices Integrative Cardiology in person at her clinic in Monument, Colorado, and through telehealth in several states. She employs the latest advanced lab testing, diagnostic testing, and cardiac imaging to provide a personalized assessment of her client's cardiac risk. She is passionate about helping people prevent and reverse heart disease through personalized medicine so they can enjoy a long life in good health.
In today's episode, Dr. Paeschke will give us strategies to increase the health of our hearts--yes, you can improve from where you are--and we talk about what level of LDL babies have. It will give you REAL perspective on your own cholesterol numbers.
I hope you enjoy the conversation and find something you can do to improve your health span, your years of good health.
And if you're interested in learning more about Dr. Paeschke's work after listening, be sure to check out any of her social media sites, linked below:
- Website: https://hearthealth.care/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hearthealthprevandwell
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_heart.health_/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drtracypaeschke/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hearthealth_/
- Podcast: https://podfollow.com/heart-health-prevention-and-wellness
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Exercise is the gift that keeps on giving, especially in the midlife transition that we all go through. From weight loss, to overall health, to menopause health, the benefits of starting and maintaining an exercise routine show up in all aspects of our lives and keep us happy and vibrant long into the future.
So in this episode of the Vibrant Menopause Podcast, I share what I think are the benefits of exercise that can most profoundly touch the lives of women in menopause and midlife. We'll discuss how it impacts sleep, metabolism, and stress levels, and how all of that in turn can lend a helping hand with weight loss. We'll also look at how exercise helps with overall bone, lung, heart, gut, and brain health, which are things we all want to take care of as we progress through the years. And finally I'll share some practical tips on how to incorporate more movement and exercise into your life so that you can reap all of the amazing benefits.
As I say in this episode, if you're interested in building your exercise habits, start small and work your way up from there. A 1% change will move you forward infinitely more than no change at all.
I hope you enjoy this episode, and if you do, please consider subscribing to the podcast, following the channel on YouTube, and sharing with anybody who you think might find this content interesting. Thank you!
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Did you ever wonder why some long-term relationships stay hot, and some become more like friends or roommates?
Did you ever think that once the kids were out and you had more energy that you would have more passionate time with your partner, but it just isn’t going that way?
Well, my guest today on the Vibrant Menopause Podcast is here to talk about midlife intimacy for high performance couples.
A physician coach and Intimate Marriage Expert, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell is the best-selling author of “Uncompromising Intimacy,” host of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, creator of the Aligned & Hot Marriage program, as well as a wife of 28 years and a mother of 4. Couples who work with her discover the key to passion, fulfillment, intimacy, and success isn’t compromise–it’s being unwilling to compromise--because when both people feel free to be themselves, the relationship is juicy, erotically alive, and deeply nourishing.
For over 20 years Dr. Stockwell has shown men and women how to bring pleasure and purpose into all aspects of their relationship: from the daily grind of running a household, to intimate communication and ecstatic experiences in the bedroom–all while achieving extraordinary professional results. High performing individuals who are successful in their careers (but can’t say the same for their romantic relationships) work with her to create the quality of relationship they long for.
In this episode Dr. Stockwell shares how she got into this fascinating and fulfilling line of work, and spills some of her secrets on how she helps couples build the relationships that they've always dreamed of. This is an episode that will without a doubt get you thinking in the best way possible, and I'm sure everybody will take something away from it.
If after listening to the episode you want to learn more about Dr. Alexandra Stockwell's work, please visit her at any of the links below:
- Website: https://www.alexandrastockwell.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandrastockwell/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intimacydoctor/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Intimacydoctor/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@intimacydoctor
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@intimacydoctor
- Podcast: https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/podcast/
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Have you ever tried intermittent fasting, lost a few pounds, but then seemingly got stuck on a weight plateau?
If you have, don't worry, this story is incredibly common and it usually stems from one thing: we forget to keep the "intermittent" in "intermittent fasting. What I mean by this is that as humans we have a tendency to fall into behavioral patterns, and in turn, our bodies adopt a new homeostasis to accommodate the changes. It's all in the name of keeping us alive!
So when somebody starts a fasting protocol and sticks with it, eventually the body catches up and does its best to keep things running steady. That's when the plateau happens, and that's when people typically drop IF.
So that begs the question... is IF even a good solution for weight loss?
The simple answer is YES, it is as long as we stay true to what it is meant to be, which is INTERMITTENT. So in this episode of the Vibrant Menopause Podcast I'm going to be talking about the various ways that you can keep IF intermittent and avoid that lousy plateau. It's a short episode, but I promise that you'll walk away with a revitalized and simple view of IF that can help you reach your weight loss goals.
Enjoy, and please consider sharing this episode and subscribing to the podcast. Thank you!
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Did you know that rates of uterine cancer are rising?
Odds are that most listeners haven't heard this, and it's no surprise because this topic is something that isn't discussed nearly enough in popular medical news. So in this week of the Vibrant Menopause Podcast, we're going to be covering everything that uterine-bearing should in order to stay healthy, happy, and vibrant!
To help me out, I'm joined by my friend, colleague, business owner, and board-certified OBGYN, Dr. Cheruba Prabakar. Also known as The Fibroid Doc, she runs the LaMorinda Gynecology and Surgery Center in Lafayette, CA with the mission of providing longitudinal medical and surgical care, from menarche to menopause and beyond- in a personalized, accessible, and sustainable way.
In this episode, Dr. Prabakar and I take our time covering the most important questions surrounding uterine cancer, including:
- What is uterine cancer?
- What are the causes and risk factors of uterine cancer?
- What are the types and symptoms of uterine cancer
- How does uterine cancer show up in different demographics?
- How is uterine cancer diagnosed and can it be detected early?
- What are the treatment options?
- Are there any preventative measures that people can take to promote uterine health?
It was a pleasure to have Dr. Prabakar on the podcast and I hope you all enjoy the conversation. If after listening you would like to learn more about Dr. Prabakar's work, you can find her at any of the following links below - she would be thrilled to hear from any of you! So enjoy, and have a vibrant summer!
- Medical practice website: www.lamorindagyn.com
- Fibroid care website: https://www.thefibroiddoc.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefibroiddoc/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyPUtuVimf7GpprOiuXVWaw
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFibroidDoc.CherubaPrabakarMD
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Intermittent fasting is a powerful tool for weight loss or general health, but it can be daunting, especially if you've never done it before!
This week on the Vibrant Menopause Podcast we're back with an episode that's short, sweet, and will set you up for success if you have intermittent fasting on the brain. I share three things that I do, and that I think would help everybody in preparation for their fasts. The three tips that I share will get you in the right mindset, prime you for remarkable health, and help to reduce many of the pains that come with intermittent fasting.
Try these tips out during your next fast and please be sure to let me know how it goes. Wishing you all a happy, healthful, and vibrant summer. Enjoy!
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Ready for the 2024 hormone replacement therapy (HRT) update?
My guest today is Dr. Carolyn Moyers, a Board Certified OBGYN who is Menopause Society Certified, and we are talking all things HRT.
We'll answer...
- How late can you start?
- How long can you stay on it? (spoiler alert—I plan to die with my estrogen patch on my lower abdomen)
- Can you use hormones if you've had breast or ovarian cancer? (generally no, but there may be some risk/benefit analysis to look at)
- Is vaginal estrogen for everybody, and how can it save my life?
- What about people who had a surgical menopause?
- What are the benefits of HRT?
And so much more!
Don't miss this episode, and please share with your friends and family who need this up-to-date information!
If after listening you're interested in learning more about Dr. Moyer's work, please be sure to check out her official bio and any of the links below:
Bio: Dr. Carolyn Moyers is a Board Certified OBGYN with a unique specialization in neuromusculoskeletal medicine, making her one of only two OBGYNs in the country with this fellowship training. She is a Menopause Society Certified Provider and fellow of the International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health (ISSWSH). She is the founder of Sky Women’s Health, a specialized gynecology and osteopathy practice in Fort Worth. Dr. Moyers provides concierge care, focusing on addressing perimenopause transition, menopause, genitopelvic pain, sexual health, and minimally invasive surgery. She hosts a weekly women's health podcast designed to empower you as your own healthcare advocate to help you live your best life - Sky Women's Health Podcast.
- Website: https://www.skywomenshealth.com/
- Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sky-womens-health/id1541657642
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolynmoyers/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drcarolynmoyers
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It's no surprise to anybody that the big snack food companies of the world have been sneaking around for decades now- plotting how to get their processed products into our pantries and ultimately our stomachs. It really started in the 80s when the idea of snacking while watching TV was introduced, and it's only grown from there.
Over time, snack food marketing has successfully shifted our eating habits from one where we ate three dedicated meals per day, to erratic eating throughout the day that doesn't allow for much digestion downtime between ingestion. On top of that, the snack food has become more and more processed to the point where the default for much of the US population is a sugar-filled option, containing a seemingly never-ending list of ingredients.
Now, in recent times we've seen a glimmer of hope in the fact that consumers are starting to shy away from these ultra-processed foods. It's not clear why this is happening, but one thing is clear: the big snack food companies aren't happy about it and they're actively working to reverse it!
In this episode of the Vibrant Menopause Podcast, we'll be talking about the sneaky tactics that these companies and their executives are using to boost their sales and regain their control over our eating habits. From suggesting the addition of highly processed foods to typical dishes, to bashing the use of the word "ultra-processed," the games have just begin and it's really quite worrying.
So as you listen, please take note that the snack food companies are coming for you, and know that we're all better off sticking to three dedicated meals per day consisting of healthy fibers, fats, and protein. I hope you enjoy this episode and be sure to stay tuned for more as this story develops!
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The gut-brain connection has been THE hot topic in academic and popular science for a while now because of the incredible evidence that's come out to support its validity. But as humans, we've known, or at least intuited, that there's some sort of connection for much longer. Just think about the ubiquity of the phrases "listen to your gut" or "butterflies in my stomach"!
Now, combine our long-standing human intuition with the rapidly stacking evidence from studies, and what we're left with is a powerful way to understand our personal health. That's what my guest this week on the Vibrant Menopause Podcast is doing, and she's using her expertise to beautifully guide women through their midlife transitions.
Her name is Dr. Ellen Albertson, a psychologist, registered dietitian, wellbeing coach, and self-compassion teacher. Known as The Midlife Whisperer™, she helps women find the energy, confidence, and clarity to make their next chapter their best chapter.
Our conversation covers a variety of fascinating topics, including nutritional psychology, self-compassion, stress management, and of course, the gut-brain connection. She also offers practical tips for women navigating midlife changes, and introduces her book, 'Rock Your Midlife,' which outlines seven steps to a more fulfilling life in midlife and beyond.
This episode is a must-listen for any women looking to find energy, confidence, and clarity in their midlife, so I hope you enjoy and find it enlightening!
If after listening to this episode you're interested in learning more about Dr. Ellen's work, please check out any of the links below!
- Website: https://themidlifewhisperer.com/
- Podcast: https://rockyourmidlife.podbean.com
- FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/drellensmastermind
- FB Fan: https://www.facebook.com/DrEllenAlbertson
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/the_midlife_whisperer/
- X: https://x.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2FRockYourMidlife
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drellenalbertson/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsrtJwZ9JxWA82K2tKDYdHA/featured
- Free Gift: https://themidlifewhisperer.com/freebie/
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One in every four workers in the US works the night shift. So when the sun goes down and the other 3/4ths are getting ready for bed, they're starting their day of work. If you've never experienced this before, take a moment to think about the unique challenges this kind of work poses...
You might be wondering things like, "when are they supposed to eat?", "how do they spend time with their families?", "when do they sleep?", "how do they get good quality sleep?", etc... And these are all very valid questions that, in all honesty, a lot of night shift workers haven't quite figured it out.
For professional women, such as healthcare workers, who work the night shift, finding a sustainable way to do this kind of work is crucial to long-term professional success, as well as being able to maintain a happy and balanced life outside of work. Here's where today's guest steps in!
Dr. Chinyelu E. Oraedu, also known as Dr. Yel'Ora, is Board Certified in Internal Medicine, and is the CEO and founder of Dr. Yel'Ora Lifestyle & Obesity Coaching for night workers. She founded her coaching practice after going on a total lifestyle makeover in which she dedicated herself to becoming very intentional about the way she lives her life in order to thrive in shift work. She engrossed herself in the research about night shift work and put together a program to support, empower and transform the experiences of other workers as they face the unique challenges associated with their non-standard work schedule.
In this episode of the Vibrant Menopause Podcast, Dr. Yel'Ora shares her perspective on night shift work, how she got into it in the first place, and how she learned to make the most of it for herself and others. Her goal is to help normalize this type of work and put workers in a position where they can embrace its advantages without sacrificing on their physical health, mental health, families, social engagements, and anything else that's important to them.
If after listening to this episode you're interested in learning more about her work, please find her at any of the links below. Enjoy the episode!
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100066781772391&mibextid=kFxxJD
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dusktodawnmd/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chinyelu-oraedu-m-d-a4a01b87/
- Coaching Website: https://www.dryelora.com
- Radio Show: https://www.dryelora.com/nightshift-lifestyle-show/
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Something I've noticed in myself and with clients is that when us women hit midlife, we start to see our brains changing with menopause. Most frequently we observe more brain fog and difficulty recalling words. Inevitably, we then begin to consider what our future cognitive health looks like, and turn to family members to try to get a glimpse into the what might lie ahead.
There's no denying that these changes are daunting, especially if you weren't expecting them, but fortunately for us, there are experts like today's guest who can guide us through the changes and educate us on how to live a long, fruitful, and brain healthy life!
My guest on this episode of the Vibrant Menopause Podcast is Dr. Annie Fenn, an OBGYN from Jackson, Wyoming who's on a journey to help people fend off Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases through eating delicious food. After 20 years of practicing as an OBGYN and helping menopausal women through normal neurologic changes, she decided she wanted to zoom in on this aspect of her work. So she retired from her practice, entered culinary school, and the rest is history.
She has since started the Brain Health Kitchen, through which she teaches classes on brain health nutrition, leads brain health retreats around the world, and has published a new cookbook called The Brain Health Kitchen: Preventing Alzheimer's Through Food.
Dr. Fenn does a terrific job of mixing the most up-to-date scientific literature on food and brain health into actionable advice and a delicious way of eating, and you'll hear all about that in this episode. We'll discuss the midlife neurological changes that women can expect to see in perimenopause and menopause, we'll zoom in on brain healthy diets such as the Mediterranean and MIND diets, and she'll walk us through the brain benefits of various food groups as well as weekly consumption goals to help minimize the risk of cognitive decline.
This was a fascinating discussion and I'm sure that everybody will be able to take something away just from listening. But if you're interested in learning more about Dr. Annie Fenn's work with her Brain Health Kitchen, be sure to visit her at:
- Website: https://www.brainhealthkitchen.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brainhealthkitchen/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brainhealthkitchen/
- Book: https://www.brainhealthkitchen.com/published-work-2/
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If you're like me who grew up in the '80s, you'll probably remember the seasonal color analysis trend that gained huge popularity. Now, fast forward to 2024 and it's back and more specific than ever before, with new categories and analysis protocols that are allowing people to really narrow in on the exact clothing, jewelry, hair, and nail color palettes that suit them the best.
My guest today, Jeannie Stith, is a color analysis expert and the founder of Your Color Guru, and she's been a leader in bringing this service back to the mainstream while making it more accessible than ever before. She's been featured in VOGUE magazine, Real Simple, and The Spark Joy Podcast, and her services are now available in 48 countries and counting!
I came across Jeannie after my midlife weight loss journey when I needed to rebuild my wardrobe with clothes that fit and made me feel comfortable and confident. After working with her, I'm able to walk into a store and immediately know which pieces will work for me. And as a professional woman, I can't underline enough just how convenient this is and how much time it has saved me over the years.
In this episode we'll talk about the history of color analysis and what it is now, how it works, and most importantly, how it can help professional women in midlife and menopause look and feel vibrant. Jeannie was kind enough to share a discount code with us, so if after listening to this episode you're interested in having color analysis done, you can use code "COLORME" at checkout at yourcolorguru.com to get 10% off any package.
I hope you enjoy, and please consider leaving a review if you do. It's a small thing but it really helps us to reach more people like yourself. Thank you!
Links to Jeannie's Website and Socials:
- Website: https://yourcolorguru.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourcolorguru/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourcolorguru/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yourcolorguru
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I haven't mentioned it much on the podcast, but I've been gluten-free for over a decade now. The decision to cut it out wasn't prompted by anything related to weight loss, but rather some lab results showing that I have an autoimmune disorder that can flare up when I eat gluten. So that was that and I haven't looked back!
That being said, after I cut out gluten I did find that I dropped a pant size, but after doing some digging I realized that this sudden weight loss wasn't directly related to gluten. So this is what I'll be discussing on the first episode of the newly branded Vibrant Menopause Podcast!
We'll explore some of the misconceptions around going gluten-free for weight loss and better menopause health, discuss a bit of the science why gluten-free can actually be especially difficult in menopause, and in the case that any of you want or need to go gluten-free, I'll share some of my favorite menopause-friendly alternatives to gluten-containing products.
I hope you enjoy, and if you do, please consider leaving a rating or review on the streaming platform from which you're listening!
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Have you ever wondered where the intersection between alcohol, breast cancer, and weight loss is? For this episode, I sat down with my friend from residency, Dr. Stacey Devine to talk about the ways in which our alcohol consumption impacts weight loss and contributes to our risk of breast cancer.
Dr. Devine has been a board-certified family medicine doctor since 2000 and has also completed a fellowship in lifestyle medicine from the University of Arizona Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine. She is passionate about disease prevention, holistic health, and wellness, and runs her own consulting practice in Davidson, NC that helps people reverse or prevent chronic disease with a focus on lifestyle management and more natural treatment options. She also developed a comprehensive online survivorship course, Thriving After Breast Cancer, that provides an evidence-based approach to helping women who have been treated for breast cancer become empowered thrivers.
Be sure to listen to the end because Dr. Devine and I answer a lot of the questions that people have when it comes to alcohol and their health. I hope you enjoy, and if you do, please be sure to "like" this episode and subscribe to the podcast. These small gestures help us a lot to reach other professional women over 50 who are interested in losing weight for the last time. Enjoy!
And if you're interested in learning more about Dr. Devine's work, you can find her at:
IG: @staceydevinemd
Breast Cancer Survivorship Website: https://www.thrivingabc.com
Practice Website: https://www.staceydevinemd.com/
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There are countless weight loss programs out there at every possible price point for women to choose from. It can be tough trying to find the right program, and what I often hear about is someone will try a couple of the cheaper options without any success, and they'll turn to a higher ticket price option with the hope that the higher price will lead to better results.
So if you are in the situation where you're about to invest in a high ticket price option, how can you know that you're choosing the right one for you?
In this episode, I go over the questions and major points that you should be thinking about and looking into before making a decision. Because after all, you want a program that fits with your life and aligns with your priorities, especially if you're going to be investing your money, time, and energy into it.
I hope you enjoy this episode, and if you do, please be sure to "like" this episode and subscribe to the podcast. These small gestures help us a lot to reach other professional women over 50 who are interested in losing weight for the last time. Enjoy!
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Are you a professional woman over age 50 who's ready to lose weight for the last time? Join the Vibrant-MD weight loss course.
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As a parent, doctor, and weight loss coach to other parents, I know that it often feels like there's no easy way to interact with our teens. Now factor in trying to talk to them about weight, body image, and health... We all want to good parents to our children, but there's no perfect way to do this.
So the question I get frequently from my clients is this: How can I instill positive messaging about health in my children while making changes to what I eat on my weight loss journey? In this episode, Dr. Noha Polack, a board certified pediatrician, helps us answer this question as her and I talk about weight messaging with teens.
Dr. Polack specializes in helping teens and pre-teens with body image and weight issues, and she believes that treating diseases like obesity, diabetes, and heart disease is both a physical and mental challenge. Her passion is advocating for and empowering teens and pre-teens to help them love their bodies and take control of their health journey. Additionally, Dr. Polack teaches professionals and parents who encounter children in this age group to use the right words to communicate positive messages about health instead of focusing on weight.
I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed creating it with Dr. Polack. If you do, please be sure to "like" this episode and subscribe to the podcast. These small gestures help us a lot to reach other professional women over 50 who are interested in losing weight for the last time. Enjoy!
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Are you a professional woman over age 50 who's ready to lose weight for the last time? Join the Vibrant-MD weight loss course.
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We're in mid-August now, which means most summer vacations are coming to an end, so I thought it would be a good time to talk about something that I know a lot of us can relate to: vacation weight gain. When we're on vacation, we tend to eat and drink more, and our routines go out the window to a large degree. With this in mind, it only makes sense that we might gain a few pounds.
As we get back into our normal lives, however, I know that the vacation weight can feel like extra mental baggage, especially for those of us on weight loss journeys. In this episode, I go over three things that you can do to lose the weight and ease that burdening feeling, regardless of if you're still on vacation or back at home.
I hope you find this episode helpful, and if you do, please be sure to "like" this episode and subscribe to the podcast. These small gestures help us a lot to reach other professional women over 50 who are interested in losing weight for the last time. Enjoy!
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Are you a professional woman over age 50 who's ready to lose weight for the last time? Join the Vibrant-MD weight loss course.
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Remember Debbie Downer, the old SNL character who had a real pessimistic view of things?
Well, after my last couple of podcast episodes where I talked about how the preserved meats on charcuterie boards are bad, and how protein shakes aren't good either, I've been feeling like a Debbie Downer.
So in today's episode, I decided to turn things around and tell you what you CAN and SHOULD eat instead of telling you what you SHOULD'NT eat. I talk about how to build a charcuterie board that is beautiful, delicious, and contains all good things that serve you well, and I walk through how to build a protein smoothie that will keep you full with all the good things for a weight loss journey.
I hope you find this episode interesting, and if you do, please be sure to "like" this episode and subscribe to the podcast. These small gestures help us a lot to reach other professional women over 50 who are interested in losing weight for the last time. Enjoy!
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Charcuterie boards have been around for a while, but in recent times they've really become popular across social media. And understandably so, right?
You can design them to your liking with your favorite fruits, nuts, seeds, meats, cheeses, jams, etc... and they are extremely aesthetically pleasing to look at.
In this podcast episode, we'll be talking about the good and the bad sides of charcuterie boards. They can be a lifesaver if you're ever at an event with limited food options and you want to get your protein, fiber and healthy fats, but they aren't necessarily something you want to introduce into your everyday life.
We'll talk about this and more, so be sure to tune in for the full scoop! And if you enjoy this episode, please be sure to "like" this episode and subscribe to the podcast. These small gestures help us a lot to reach other professional women over 50 who are interested in losing weight for the last time. Enjoy!
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Are you a professional woman over age 50 who's ready to lose weight for the last time? Join the Vibrant-MD weight loss course.
Not sure if the Vibrant-MD weight loss course is right for you? Schedule a time to talk with Dr. Heather Awad directly to learn more.
Sign up for our FREE course to get the step-by-step roadmap to permanent weight loss. You'll get a new formula that truly works for professional women over age 50, because it's long overdue that we say GOODBYE to the lousy old counting games.
In this episode I'm joined by Dr. Malathi Acharya, an integrative medicine physician and founder of Ayur Integrative Medicine. She is passionate about all elements of integrative medicine, including, nutrition, supplements, botanicals, mind-body treatments, and treatments from alternate medical systems.
We sat down to chat about antioxidants and where to find them. If you're a longtime listener of the podcast you know that I love to have berries everyday for their antioxidant properties, but it turns out that we get antioxidants from so many other foods that we eat everyday. We also discuss why it's important to incorporate antioxidants into your diet and the benefits of working with an integrative medicine doctor.
You're not going to want to miss this episode, so be sure to tune in and hear about how you can optimize your health. And if you're interested in learning more about the amazing work that Dr. Acharya is doing, see the links below. Happy listening!
Website: www.ayur.today
FB: https://www.facebook.com/malathi.acharya.7
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-malathi/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.malathi2023/
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Night-time eating. We've all been there, right?
It's just so easy and comforting to plop down on the couch with a snack and nibble on it, but as far as weight loss goes, it's not doing us any favors!
So, if we're on a weight loss journey, how do we cut this behavior out?
On this episode, we'll go over the 4 main reasons why people eat during the night, as well as how to override whatever the reason, so that you can feel nourished both physically and mentally during the time between eating dinner and going to bed.
Happy listening! And if you enjoy this episode, please be sure to "like" this episode and subscribe to the podcast. These small gestures help us a lot to reach other professional women over 50 who are interested in losing weight for the last time.
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Are you a professional woman over age 50 who's ready to lose weight for the last time? Join the Vibrant-MD weight loss course.
Not sure if the Vibrant-MD weight loss course is right for you? Schedule a time to talk with Dr. Heather Awad directly to learn more.
Sign up for our FREE course to get the step-by-step roadmap to permanent weight loss. You'll get a new formula that truly works for professional women over age 50, because it's long overdue that we say GOODBYE to the lousy old counting games.
"Breakfast like a Queen, lunch like a princess, and dinner like a pauper."
This is widely regarded as a healthy way to eat, and a way to eat that will help you along your weight loss journey. And I'm not going to argue with it! Studies have shown that eating a big breakfast, a medium sized lunch, and a smaller dinner is an effective way to both maintain and lose weight.
But you may be asking yourself, "What if I'm not hungry in the morning?" or "How can I have a sizable lunch and not get sleepy in the afternoon?"
In this episode of the Vibrant-MD podcast we'll talk about how you can experiment with these eating guidelines to make them work for you. After all, professional women are busy and not everybody works on the same schedule. So tune in for some tips on how you can take this simple but powerful eating strategy and apply it to your own weight loss journey.
Happy listening! And if you enjoyed this episode, please be sure to "like" this episode and subscribe to the podcast. These small gestures help us a lot to reach other professional women over 50 who are interested in losing weight for the last time.
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Are you a professional woman over age 50 who's ready to lose weight for the last time? Join the Vibrant-MD weight loss course.
Not sure if the Vibrant-MD weight loss course is right for you? Schedule a time to talk with Dr. Heather Awad directly to learn more.
Sign up for our FREE course to get the step-by-step roadmap to permanent weight loss. You'll get a new formula that truly works for professional women over age 50, because it's long overdue that we say GOODBYE to the lousy old counting games.
When you think about summer, I'm sure one of the first things that comes to mind is food.
It's seemingly everywhere at picnics, barbecues, holiday celebrations... you name it!
And for professional women over 50 who are on their final weight loss journey, it can feel like an impossible task to attend all of these events and not suffer a setback.
In this podcast episode, I've put together some pieces of advice that I like to share with my clients to help them enjoy these summertime gatherings instead of stressing about food.
With this advice, not only will you enjoy the gatherings, but you'll also be able to continue moving in the right direction on your weight loss journey.
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Nuts are so nutritious and delicious, but so easy to overeat! We love their protein, fiber, healthy fats, vitamins, mineral, and antioxidants, but we love to eat a lot of them. They are nutrient dense, which is a good thing, but also just plain DENSE. It's hard to stop at one serving with that delectable CRUNCH.
Today on the podcast, I let you know how much is a good amount, so you can enjoy these little goodies on your weight loss journey.
If you are looking for a guide on your weight loss journey, go to www.heatherawadmd.com today!
Also be sure to sign up for my free course that give you the tools you need to reach your weight loss goals, packed neatly into three quick videos!
Do you have a go-to side dish that you bring to a cook-out? Is it something you would eat on your weight loss journey, as well as delicious? On the podcast today, I talk about the ins and outs of picking a great dish that will serve your weight loss journey, as well as be a hit at the meal your friend's backyard BBQ. Great news for summer! Here's a link for our free weight loss mini-course too: https://www.vibrant-md.com/free-course-optin-vibrant-md
How can accepting a compliment help you lose weight? Do you deflect compliments? I got the idea for this podcast from the book The Big Leap, by Gay Hendricks. How can allowing the positive energy of a compliment to land on you can expand your natural good feelings, which can help you stay away from the quick fix of a sugary snack. And can you accept a compliment and still be humble? Go on this journey with me on the podcast today.
I rarely say the word PERFECT, because life is so not perfect, but I'm standing by what I talk about today: the perfect weight loss meal. I've mentioned it before, but today I'll go through what a protein, fiber, and healthy fats meal means, and how to look at a meal YOU ALREADY LIKE TO MAKE and turn it into a perfect weight loss meal.
When you travel internationally, there are different types of days to consider as you plan your eating. There's the day you transport your body from one place to another, then there are all the trip days, then transporting your body back home again. The time changes definitely mess with you hormones, like any sleep disturbance can, so I give some tips on today's episode on how to not let an international trip derail your weight loss journey.
Dear friend, I'm a doctor, and I'm willing to tell you what foods you should avoid. Inflammatory foods cause many diseases, and also give you achy joints and hurt your general mental health. Of course, they work against weight loss as well. I talk about four categories to avoid in today's podcast.
Do you work on your relationship with yourself? Professional women think a lot about relationships with co-workers, partners and spouses, children, friends, but sometimes we forget that our relationship with ourselves is important too! Some of my clients have found that building a better, more trusting relationship with themselves was the KEY INGREDIENT to making their weight loss journey easier.
You only lost 5 pounds. But you've been following your protocol, and doing all the things! What happened? It may seem like you've chosen the wrong protocol for your weight loss journey, but it can probably still work for you. In the podcast today, I examine a few ideas that you can change easily so that you are back losing weight again.
We continue this series with a discussion of how to achieve permanent weight loss. Today I discuss how choosing the right eating style for your weight loss journey can make it easier to stay at goal weight. Hint: choose an eating style that you're going to want to continue. This can be cultural foods, foods that fit with your family, foods that you like, or if you love salads--go ahead and eat that.
I coach professional women to lose weight for the last time. Do you believe me? Some people don't believe it's possible. This is the first in a series about permanent weight loss. Today I discuss the importance of planning how you are going to eat when you get to goal weight. It's important to do it now.
Did you know that most adults have some level of chronic inflammation? Did you know that chronic inflammation can get in the way of your weight loss journey? It turns out this is a mostly fixable problem with food. Join me today as I interview Carolyn Williams, Ph.D., RD, a leading nutrition expert on chronic inflammation to give tips on how to get more of her Top 8 Anti-Inflammatory Foods into your week. Check out her cookbook: One-Pot Meals That Heal, coming out September 27, 2022 at major retailers. You can also find Carolyn Williams, Ph.D., RD co-hosting her Happy Eating Podcast, and on Instagram at REALFOODREALLIFE_RD.
Free Masterclasses this week for the Unstoppable Mindset for Weight Loss! Sign up at https://www.vibrant-md.com/mind. Change your story to change your life. It's funny that 20% of weight loss it the nuts and bolts, but the story running in your head 24/7 can be 80%. It may not make sense, but it has a huge impact on how you run those nuts and bolts of the weight loss journey, and whether or not you succeed in permanent weight loss.
Bored eating may sometimes be just that, but I truly believe it's a form of emotional eating. Our brains can be sneaky--it may be offering you the thought "I'm bored" when there's an uncomfortable emotion or task that it wants you to avoid. Remember our brains are designed to keep us safe, but we don't need to be safe from our emotions. And our brain doesn't like us to step out of our comfort zone, but you might like to go there. I discuss all this on the podcast today.
Lagom is a swedish word that means "not too little, and not too much." While people may use it to think about balance in their lives, it's a concept that is perfect for your weight loss journey. Lagom at each meal will serve you well for weight loss and then weight maintenance.
We have this eat all day, overeat culture that we live in, and it doesn't serve us. It's bad for our health, and it makes weight loss difficult. It saps the good taste of our food as we just continually put food on our taste buds. What can each of us do to change this culture? I'll tell you a few stories about my clients and let's see what ideas it brings up for you.
You may have been avoiding starchy food on your weight loss journey, but starches aren't created equal. I'll talk today about some resistant starches that don't cause insulin to spike, and about how you can convert everyday foods such as rice, pasta, and potatoes, into resistant starches.
There's a serious pinch at the grocery store check-out line as prices rise these days. How can you eat delicious food and continue on a healthy weight loss journey? Let's allow our Wise Mind to help us with a solution, and I'll give you some advice today as well.
Naked Carbs are the buzz of the internet this summer. Naked carbs are when you eat the bread alone, or a piece of cake for a snack. Why should you avoid naked carbs while on your weight loss journey? I talk about this today.
As we optimize our hormones for weight loss, it turns out that the order in which we eat our food actually matters. Is it good to eat out of the bread basket they bring at the restaurant before all the other food? It turns out that the timing of when you eat the starch part of your meal makes a large difference in your digestive hormones and can affect how much food you store as fat.
Enjoy this conversation with Dr. Shelley Meyer, a family doctor with a specialty in Functional Medicine. We discuss the hormonal changes that happen when you don't get enough sleep, and how that affects your weight loss journey. Dr. Meyer also gives some ideas for turning that around.
Dr. Shelley Meyer: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrShelleyMeyerIFMCP/featured
For more information on hormones and weight loss: https://www.vibrant-md.com/hormones
What do you think about breakfast food? Do you love something sweet, or bready? Are you more of an egg person? Today I talk about how what you eat for breakfast will affect your hormones for the rest of the day! I'll tell you what to choose to optimize your hormones for your weight loss journey.
Not everyone wants to do summer weight loss, because they think it will take the fun out of summer. In today's episode I bring some ideas how you can make summer weight loss joyful! You can explore some new vegetables at the Farmer's Market, and prioritize the best tasting seasonal fruits to get that fiber part of your meals onto your plate in a beautiful way. I talk about the weight neutral vacation that keeps your weight loss journey on track while allowing the fun and special foods you want. I also encourage you to reconnect with some exercise that sounds wonderful for summer. Summer weight loss can be a joyful part of your journey to permanent weight loss.
Did you catch the headlines? A New England Journal study came out looking at eating windows and calorie restricted diets. The group that ate all day lost the same amount of weight that the group who ate their restricted calories in an eating window lost, so the media decided intermittent fasting is dead. I have to completely disagree. I'll show you how they asked the wrong question that led to this very unhelpful answer. And I'll talk about how to lose weight even better.
This 2022 article from the American College of Cardiology has some surprising results! Yes, we know olive oil is good for our heart health, but how about our brains? How about our lungs? I'll explain what the research found, what it means for our good health, and how olive oil helps you with weight loss.
Author and coach Tony Robbins says that strategy is 20% of any journey, and the story you tell yourself in your mind is 80%. We have these stories about ourselves running on a loop in our brains 24/7. They speak to us in the waking hours and then send us dreams. I believe this is true of the journey to permanent weight loss, as well. On the podcast today, I show you how mindset can change everything.
Someone in my program, who eats a Mediterranean style of eating, told me that her husband doesn't want to eat that. He wants to eat MAN FOOD. Nevermind that all the genders are eating Mediterranean style near the Mediterranean and many other places. Anyway, it was a funny way to describe eating heavier foods, like meat and potatoes. If you know me, I always say yes to whatever food you like, so I talk about HOW to lose weight eating heavier foods with both food and mindset strategies. There's also an inspiration story for you, and I announce a new masterclass: The Unstoppable Mindset to Shrink the Numbers on the Scale. Hope you'll join me May 3, 4, or 5! https://www.vibrant-md.com/mindset
Be inspired by a woman in my program and how she has lost over 30 pounds with zero fear of it coming back. I also spill the tea about a day gone wrong, where I ate all the butter mochi cake. Yes, I finished the whole pan.
Going back to the office doesn't have to disrupt your weight loss journey! Hear an inspiring story of a professor going back to campus. Let's think about you and take a close look at breakfast and lunch to see how they fit in your new work day. Let's also strategize about a few other things about the office, like that candy drawer.
Did you know that restricting food during the day can lead to late night snacking? Have you ever noticed that you don't get mad at yourself when you UNDERFEED yourself? Today I discuss how eating more during the day help you avoid eating at night.
Second in a three part series on the troubles of eating at night. Notice how being intentional about what you already do after work can stop mindless eating.
This is the first in a series about NIGHTTIME EATING. Let's talk about how stress during the day leads to eating at night, for comfort, for buffering away the difficult emotions of the day, for blanking out on our lives by diving into food. And I discuss ways to sneak that much needed break.
We think that if we dig in and get really hard on ourselves, we'll be able to stick to our weight loss plan. It's my opinion that you need to be kind to yourself if you want to achieve permanent weight loss. Are you resisting the idea? Take a listen to this podcast.
You might consider giving up healthy snacks, unless you don't have a medical reason for eating them. Now a true medical reason would be that your actual personal medical team says that you have to eat a snack, and some of you do have this, so keep going. It turns out, though, that most of the healthy snacks we eat aren't as healthy for your body as you might think. I discuss all this and more in the podcast today.
You've been told so many times to move more and eat less to lose weight. It turns out that moving more was never helpful for weight loss. I bust this myth on the podcast today.
I'm sending love to you for Valentine's Day. What's your love language? And does food equal love in your family? If yes, how does that impact your weight loss journey?
Want to extend your dry January to help you lose weight? I explain how alcohol works against your regular digestive system for natural weight loss--especially for women over 40! I'll also give strategies to work around that issue.
I say yes! Hear how it's done, so you can continue on your weight loss journey eating foods that you love.
Did you know that eating a shorter number of hours in the day can help you lose weight? Decrease your chances of a breast cancer recurrence? Dr. Stacey Devine, MD is on the podcast today--listen in on our conversation about eating windows and how they can benefit your weight and your good health!
This is such a common question! My opinion is yes, and I'll tell you how. Any other frozen pizza fans out there?
Are you concerned about how you are going to eat for Christmas? It can be stressful, and I discuss strategies on the podcast today. Also, download my free planning sheets at www.vibrant-md.com/holiday. Don't forget the dash in the address, and Merry Christmas!
Dr. Lara Cavanaugh is a pediatrician in Florida, and has been generous to share her story of weekly weigh-ins as a college basketball player in the 1980s and how that affected her relationship with food into adulthood. Is there a moment in your past that has had lasting affect on your relationship with food?
What a certain group of doctors did before eating their holiday meal. You might want to know, so you can do it before your next holiday!
Fascinating discussion with Heidi Schneider, jewish educator, and a person maintaining a healthy weight after a weight loss journey. We discuss Hanukkah, multi-day holidays, and how to plan your eating when the holiday revolves around fried food! You can find planning sheets for your holiday eating at www.vibrant-md.com/holiday.
What are the healthiest oils to use for cooking at low, medium, and high temperatures? How about if you want to use a healthy oil, but you don't want it to cast a strong flavor over your food? We'll discuss it today.
Penn Jillette (of Penn and Teller) has a very funny book out about his weight loss journey. I recommend the audiobook especially...
Do you get nervous about your weight loss journey when you travel? Do you want to continue to lose weight on the trip, or maintain where you are and continue your weight loss journey when get back home? I give advice on how to plan your eating for pleasure trips in the podcast today.
You'll be surprised at how great your food will taste to you, just by changing this one thing. Hint: it also helps you lose weight. Win-win!
Warning: discussion of pregnancy complications, including pregnancy loss. In this episode I highlight opportunities for better cardiovascular prevention in people who have had a pregnancy complication in the past. This is according to a March 2021 article in the journal Circulation: https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIR.0000000000000961 Free Kick the Sugar Challenge: https://www.vibrant-md.com/challenge Also thanks to Gina Lundberg, MD for answering my questions as I explored the article. Follow her on Twitter @gina_lundberg.
Did you know that staying hydrated helps you lose weight? In this episode I touch on the health benefits of common-sense hydration, how water balance works in your body, and how to feel better with more water. I also discuss the important issue of how to empty your bladder without urgency. Of course, if you are leaking urine or finding that urinary urgency is disrupting you life, discuss that with your doctor.
How Heather Awad, MD failed at weight loss, yo-yo dieted, and finally lost weight for the last time, using a program that doctors were teaching to other doctors ONLY.
I went to the Healthy Kitchens, Healthy Lives conference in Napa, California, and found out that practically all the doctors there ate one thing every single day. Hear more about it!
The mandate for labeling ADDED SUGAR on nutrition labels went into effect January 2021. Some companies were already showing this on their packaging, but everyone must label it now in the United States. We'll discuss today why this is important and helpful! With 3/4 of packaged foods containing sugar, it's good to know which products have added sugar, so you can choose the foods that you want.