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Are You There, Midlife? | Perimenopause, Weight Loss, Fatigue, Brain Fog, Hormone Imbalance, Balance Hormones Naturally

Monica Topete | Perimenopause + Menopause Health Coach for Midlife Women
Are You There, Midlife? | Perimenopause, Weight Loss, Fatigue, Brain Fog, Hormone Imbalance, Balance Hormones Naturally
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  • 97 | When Anxiety, Anger, or Depression Is a Hormone Imbalance in Disguise [What I Wish I Knew Series]
    Ready to reboot your energy, get better sleep, balance your mood, and move the scale on stubborn weight gain? Apply for my Master Your Midlife Hormones program and start seeing results before the holidays: bit.ly/fixmyhormonesnow Ever wonder why everyone you know seems to be on an antidepressant? According to the North American Menopause Society, nearly 60 percent of women going through perimenopause experience anxiety or depression—and yet, most of us are never told it could be a symptom of a hormonal imbalance. In today’s episode, I’m peeling back the curtain on the three hormone imbalances most often mistaken for mood disorders—and what to ask your doctor before saying yes to medication that only masks the real issue. In this episode, we‘ll address your most commonly asked questions, including: ✅ Why do I feel anxious for no reason in my 40s? ✅ Can a hormone imbalance cause depression? ✅ Is anxiety in perimenopause normal? ✅ Why do antidepressants stop working in midlife? ✅ What hormones cause mood swings in perimenopause? ✅ What’s the difference between hormonal anxiety and real anxiety? ✅ Why does my doctor say my labs are normal when I feel awful? If you’ve ever thought, “Maybe it’s not me—it’s my hormones,” this episode is for you. — NEXT STEPS: Reboot your energy, balance your mood, and move the scale on stubborn weight gain! Apply for my Master Your Midlife Hormones program: bit.ly/fixmyhormonesnow — EPISODES MENTIONED: 96 | 5 Perimenopause Symptoms I Ignored at 40…And Why You Shouldn’t [What I Wish I Knew Series: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz -- RESOURCES: Do You Have A Hormone Imbalance? Take my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz Become a Podcast Insider + Subscribe to The Hot Flash–Weekly hormone hacks, recipes, and lifestyle tips I don’t share anywhere else!: https://areyoutheremidlife.com/ Tired of Tossing and Turning? Grab my FREE “Better Sleep After 40” Supplement Cheat Sheet: https://monicalanetopete.kit.com/sleepbetter Record a Question to Be Answered on the Pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AreYouThereMidlife — *Disclaimer: Information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The information is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. I share the strategies that have worked for me, and you are advised to do your own research and speak to your medical provider for care.
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  • 96 | 5 Perimenopause Symptoms I Ignored at 40…And Why You Shouldn’t [What I Wish I Knew Series]
    Master Your Midlife Hormones In Less Than 90 Days. Apply To Work With Me: bit.ly/fixmyhormonesnow Studies show women spend an average of four years dismissing perimenopause symptoms before realizing what’s actually going on.  Four years!!! That’s 1,460 days of sleepless nights, sweating through your pajamas, and snapping at your partner, your kids, even the dog—because you don’t know what you don’t know, and no one (especially your doctor) is talking about “hormones.” In today’s episode, I’m peeling back the curtain on the 5 symptoms I ignored at age 40 that came back to bite me in perimenopause—and why you can’t afford to. In this episode, we‘ll address your most commonly asked questions, including ✅ What are the first signs that perimenopause has started? ✅ What happens to your hormones during perimenopause? ✅ Why am I getting acne in my 40s? ✅ Why has my period suddenly become heavier or more irregular? ✅ Can the birth control pill help my perimenopause symptoms? ✅ Why is my PMS getting worse? ✅ Why do I wake up sweating at 2 a.m.? ✅ Why can’t I remember simple words anymore? If you’ve been feeling like a stranger in your own body lately, this episode is for you. — NEXT STEPS: Master Your Midlife Hormones In Less Than 90 Days. Apply To Work With Me: bit.ly/fixmyhormonesnow — RESOURCES: Do You Have A Hormone Imbalance? Take my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz Become a Podcast Insider + Subscribe to The Hot Flash–Weekly hormone hacks, recipes, and lifestyle tips I don’t share anywhere else!: https://areyoutheremidlife.com/ Tired of Tossing and Turning? Grab my FREE “Better Sleep After 40” Supplement Cheat Sheet: https://monicalanetopete.kit.com/sleepbetter Record a Question to Be Answered on the Pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AreYouThereMidlife — *Disclaimer: Information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The information is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. I share the strategies that have worked for me, and you are advised to do your own research and speak to your medical provider for care.
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  • 95 | Bloating, Brain Fog, or Weight Gain? The 10 “Healthy” Foods That Can Make Perimenopause Symptoms Worse [AYTM Flashback]
    Do You Have A Hormone Imbalance? Take my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz Whole grains, hummus, and meatless burgers…what if your go-to “healthy” foods are actually keeping your hormonal symptoms stuck on repeat? It’s more common than you think–thanks to hormone shifts in midlife that can change how our bodies process certain proteins, sugars, and plants—turning our go-to favorites into hormone disruptors. Today, we’re pulling back the curtain on the diet-hormone connection in perimenopause—and why even “healthy” foods can backfire when your hormones are out of balance. In this episode, we‘ll address your most commonly asked questions, including: ✅ Can “healthy” foods cause hormone imbalance in perimenopause? ✅ Why do foods I used to eat just fine now bloat me? ✅ What’s the connection between food sensitivities and thyroid symptoms like fatigue and weight gain? ✅ How do I know if diet is the root cause of my midlife symptoms, like fatigue or weight gain? ✅ How do hormone changes like estrogen decline make me more sensitive to foods? ✅ How does eating plant-based foods backfire for hormone health? ✅ What practical steps can I take to uncover which foods are making my symptoms worse? If bloating, brain fog, or stubborn weight gain won’t budge despite ‘clean eating,” this episode’s for you. — Next Steps: Do You Have A Hormone Imbalance? Take my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz — Other FREE Resources: Become a Podcast Insider + Subscribe to The Hot Flash–Weekly hormone hacks, recipes, and lifestyle tips I don’t share anywhere else!: https://areyoutheremidlife.com/ Tired of Tossing and Turning? Grab my FREE “Better Sleep After 40” Supplement Cheat Sheet: https://monicalanetopete.kit.com/sleepbetter Record a Question to Be Answered on the Pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AreYouThereMidlife — Back-2-Hormone Basics Episodes: EP 94 | Quick Tip Bonus Episode: Joint Pain or Leg Cramps at Night? Fast Fixes for Sleep Issues in Perimenopause: https://pod.fo/e/3301bd EP 93 | Hormones Waking You Up at Night? Fast Fixes for Insomnia, Hot Flashes, Anxiety & More in Perimenopause: https://pod.fo/e/32beb6 EP 92 | Sitting All Day? 5 Tips to Boost Metabolism, Lose Weight + Get Your Energy Back in Perimenopause: https://pod.fo/e/32773c EP 91 | Quick Tip Bonus Episode: The Hidden Hormone Disruptor in Your Go-To Hair Styling Product: https://pod.fo/e/324c79 EP 90 | Is Your Shampoo Making You Fat? 5 Hidden Hormone Disruptors Driving Weight Gain in Perimenopause: https://pod.fo/e/3236f3 EP 89 | Quick Tip Bonus Episode: 3 Better-Than-Coffee Energy Boosters In Perimenopause: https://pod.fo/e/31fcc6 EP 88 | Surviving on Caffeine? 5 Hacks To Boost Energy, Balance Hormones in Perimenopause Without Giving Up Coffee: https://pod.fo/e/31de27 EP 87 | “Why Am I So Tired, Foggy, and Moody?” 5 Signs Your Body Is Fighting Inflammation & Needs a Detox to Balance Hormones: https://pod.fo/e/317515 EP 86 | You'll Never Fix Your Perimenopause Symptoms Until You Address This... [AYTM Flashback]: https://pod.fo/e/3113b1 *Disclaimer: Information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The information is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. I share the strategies that have worked for me, and you are advised to do your own research and speak to your medical provider for care.
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  • 94 | 😵‍💫 Joint Pain or Leg Cramps at Night? Fast Fixes for Sleep Issues in Perimenopause (Quick Tip Bonus Episode)
    No More Guessing. No More Overwhelm. Just Your Own 30-Day Hormone Game Plan, Customized To You. Book Your Hormone Balance Breakthru Call (limited spots available): https://bit.ly/hormonebreakthru Ever feel like your body is staging a protest while you’re trying to sleep? In this week’s bonus tip episode, I share 2 quick fixes to help women in perimenopause soothe leg cramps and joint pain, and finally sleep through the night. If middle-of-the-night pain is jolting you awake, hit play now. — Next Steps: EP 93 | Hormones Waking You Up at Night? Fast Fixes for Insomnia, Hot Flashes, Anxiety & More in Perimenopause: https://pod.fo/e/32beb6 No More Guessing. No More Overwhelm. Just Your Own 30-Day Hormone Game Plan, Customized To You. Book your Hormone Balance Breakthru Call: https://bit.ly/hormonebreakthru — Resources Do You Have A Hormone Imbalance? Take my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz Get weekly hormone hacks, recipes, and lifestyle tips I don't share anywhere else when you subscribe to The Hot Flash: https://areyoutheremidlife.com/ Tired of Tossing and Turning? Grab my FREE “Better Sleep After 40” Supplement Cheat Sheet: https://monicalanetopete.kit.com/sleepbetter Connect on Social: @monicalanetopete *Disclaimer: Information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The information is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. I share the strategies that have worked for me and you are advised to do your own research and speak to your medical provider for care.
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  • 93 | Hormones Waking You Up at Night? Fast Fixes for Insomnia, Hot Flashes, Anxiety & More in Perimenopause
    Do You Have A Hormone Imbalance? Take my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz Sleeping used to be effortless—but then, perimenopause hit. Now, one hot flash or a couple of middle-of-the-night bathroom trips is all it takes to hijack your sleep completely. It’s not just you. Studies show that up to 80% of women experience sleep issues during menopause. The result? Days that feel foggy, frazzled, and powered by carbs you don’t remember eating. Today, we’re pulling back the curtain on the 4 biggest sleep dilemmas in perimenopause and menopause—and how to finally take your sleep (and your hormones) back without a prescription. In this episode, we‘ll address your most commonly asked questions, including ✅ Why do I fall asleep fine but wake up at 2 am every night? ✅ Why do I wake up drenched in sweat at night during menopause? ✅ Why am I waking up multiple times a night to pee in midlife? ✅ Why do I wake up with racing thoughts or anxiety at night? ✅ What foods or drinks trigger night sweats and hot flashes? ✅ What’s the best bedroom temperature for better sleep in menopause? ✅ Can working out too late keep me from sleeping through the nigh ✅ Does alcohol make sleep worse during perimenopause? ✅ Which hormone imbalances cause insomnia in midlife women? If sleep has become a nightly battle, this episode’s for you. — Next Steps: Do You Have A Hormone Imbalance? Take my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz No More Guessing. No More Overwhelm. Just Your Own 30-Day Hormone Game Plan, Customized To You. Book your Hormone Balance Breakthru Call (limited spots available): https://bit.ly/hormonebreakthru — Back-2-Hormone Basics Episodes: EP 92 | Sitting All Day? 5 Tips to Boost Metabolism, Lose Weight + Get Your Energy Back in Perimenopause: https://pod.fo/e/32773c EP 91 | Quick Tip Bonus Episode: The Hidden Hormone Disruptor in Your Go-To Hair Styling Product: https://pod.fo/e/324c79 EP 90 | Is Your Shampoo Making You Fat? 5 Hidden Hormone Disruptors Driving Weight Gain in Perimenopause: https://pod.fo/e/3236f3 EP 89 | Quick Tip Bonus Episode: 3 Better-Than-Coffee Energy Boosters In Perimenopause: https://pod.fo/e/31fcc6 EP 88 | Surviving on Caffeine? 5 Hacks To Boost Energy, Balance Hormones in Perimenopause Without Giving Up Coffee: https://pod.fo/e/31de27 EP 87 | “Why Am I So Tired, Foggy, and Moody?” 5 Signs Your Body Is Fighting Inflammation & Needs a Detox to Balance Hormones: https://pod.fo/e/317515 EP 86 | You'll Never Fix Your Perimenopause Symptoms Until You Address This... [AYTM Flashback]: https://pod.fo/e/3113b1 Other Episodes Mentioned: 82 | Are You Eating the Right Macros for Perimenopause Weight Loss?: https://pod.fo/e/2fc784 29 | 8 Signs Alcohol Is Impacting Your Perimenopause or Menopause Symptoms: https://pod.fo/e/2570e5 23 | Help! I'm Melting!: Six Tips to Cool Hot Flashes in Perimenopause & Menopause: https://pod.fo/e/24e160 — Resources Become a Podcast Insider + Subscribe to The Hot Flash–Weekly hormone hacks, recipes, and lifestyle tips I don’t share anywhere else!: https://areyoutheremidlife.com/ Tired of Tossing and Turning? Grab my FREE “Better Sleep After 40” Supplement Cheat Sheet: https://monicalanetopete.kit.com/sleepbetter Record a Question to Be Answered on the Pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AreYouThereMidlife *Disclaimer: Information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The information is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. I share the strategies that have worked for me, and you are advised to do your own research and speak to your medical provider for care.
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About Are You There, Midlife? | Perimenopause, Weight Loss, Fatigue, Brain Fog, Hormone Imbalance, Balance Hormones Naturally

***TOP 2% GLOBAL PODCAST*** The Go-to Podcast for Midlife Women Who Want To Balance Hormones Naturally Ugh. I feel so bloated. I’m retaining more water than the Hoover Dam. What? Not another pimple? It’s like puberty all over again! Sleep? What’s that like? (I forget.:<) Umm, I just turned 40….. Aren’t I too young for this?!? — Hello Friend. (Can I call you “friend”? ‘Cuz we’re already friends in my head:) Welcome to Are You There, Midlife? It’s Me, Monica. I’m Monica Lane Topete, Certified Nutrition Coach Coach, Peri+ Menopause Educator, Personal Trainer, NASM Behavior Change Specialist, and Hormone Imbalance Survivor. And I’m on a mission to help women in mid life balance their hormones naturally without drugs, doctors (or divorce!) It wasn’t too long ago when perimenopause came crashing through my door with a ton of luggage (‘cuz she was prepared to stay for A WHILE!) I remember how overwhelmed, anxious, and pretty much clueless I was about what was happening to my body…and how desperate I was for a diagnosis! But, after SEVERAL visits to my doctor who gave me a clean bill of health and lab results that came back “within normal range,” I finally decided to take my health into my own hands. I spent OVER A YEAR combing through PubMed research studies, taking online courses in naturopathy and functional medicine, and becoming my own human guinea pig to crack the hormone code and create a research-based program that really worked to balance my hormones, put the kibosh on perimenopause symptoms, and lose stubborn weight–and keep it off–for more than 10 years! And now, I want to share it with you. Join me as I demystify the hormonal transition in midlife and spill the ”tea” on what to expect when you’re expecting perimenopause…and beyond. From anxiety to insomnia, body fat to funky body odor (yeah, that’s a thing!), I’ll unpack all the ”weird stuff” going on inside our midlife bodies, plus give you the latest science and holistic solutions to balance it all. ...Are you tired of dealing with heavy, painful periods that look like a crime scene?… ...Or struggling with symptoms like chronic headaches, fatigue, or brain fog that….(What was I saying again?).... ...Are you beyond frustrated doing “all the things” to lose weight—but are still packing on the pounds faster than a sumo wrestler in training Then, girl, you’re in the right place.:) There IS a way you can balance your hormones naturally that doesn’t involve band-aid solutions like antidepressants or birth control pills (which are a BIG mistake! HUGE!)...and that only provide temporary relief without fixing the root problem. In this podcast, you’ll learn how to: - End painful periods, menstrual headaches, and PMS - Improve your sleep, reduce night sweats, and increase your overall energy - Reduce hormonal depression and anxiety–WITHOUT meds! - Alleviate symptoms of inflammation like joint pain, hair loss, gut issues, and allergies - Move the scale on stubborn weight and belly fat (and never starve yourself again!) - Talk to your partner about perimenopause (without sounding like you’re totally insane!) It’s TIME to take back control of your hormones and show ‘em who’s boss...so you can feel confident and love yourself again! ...Without ever stepping foot inside a doctor’s office or resorting to crazy hormone pellets. No need to make an appointment or even change outta your PJs. Just come as you are–wherever you are–as I discuss ALL things hormones in midlife–with a bit of saucy humor. (‘Cuz laughing is better than crying, unless it makes you pee.:) --- Next Steps: Take the First Step to Balance Your Hormones Naturally With My FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment!: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz It’s Possible to Feel Like ‘You’ Again! Book a FREE Quick Fit Clarity Call to find out how my Master Your Midlife Hormones program can help you balance your hormones and move the dial on midlife weight gain: https://bit.ly/quickfitcall Become a Podcast Insider + Subscribe to The Hot Flash–Weekly hormone hacks, recipes, and lifestyle tips—no spam, no fluff, just science (with snacks:.): https://areyoutheremidlife.com/ Email Me: [email protected] *Disclaimer: Information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The information is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. I share the strategies that have worked for me and you are advised to do your own research and speak to your medical provider for care.
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