Maximizing Hormones, Physique & Running Through Perimenopause

• #82 - How Our Clients Are Going Off Anxiety, ADHD & Depression Meds Despite Perimenopause

  What if the symptoms you’ve been medicated for aren’t actually you, but your hormones trying to get your attention? While not always the case, sometimes, it is!In this powerful and refreshingly honest episode, world-renowned health and fitness expert Louise teams up with Coach Amy to share real stories of active women reclaiming their mental and physical health, without relying on endless medications. Together, they unpack the often overlooked mental health concerns that accompany imbalanced hormones, lesser known symptoms of perimenopause, the impact of outdated nutrition, fitness and running strategies draining female hormonal health, and commonly missed root causes of anxiety, depression, and ADHD.You’ll hear how women from all walks of life—doctors, moms, CEOs, runners—are finally feeling like themselves again through personalized whole food nutrition, strength training, nervous system support, and tracking simple yet strategic daily habits that work with and not against their changing hormones.This episode is about understanding how your female body works, tuning in instead of tuning out, and reclaiming your power through science-backed individualized holistic care. If you’ve ever been told “this is just your new normal,” this conversation is here to remind you that healing is not only possible, it’s already within you with the right female-specific approach!Link to check out our free nutrition guide and apply for a free consult to join our multi award-winning Badass Breakthrough 1:1 Academy to thrive through perimenopause with less stress: https://www.breakingthroughwellness.com/ Take advantage of our podcast listener discount and save 20% off all of Kion’s science-backed clean products: https://www.getkion.com/pages/maximizing Episode Highlights:(0:00) Intro(6:30) The power of nervous system regulation(8:52) You’re not broken—your hormones are talking(13:17) Even doctors weren’t taught this(18:03) Food, not supplements, changes mental health(21:05) Louise’s raw story of misdiagnosis and healing(26:55) Why symptoms matter more than diagnoses(29:55) Acceptance, awareness, and activity: The 3 A’s(33:35) Perimenopause can start in your 30s(39:39) Caffeine, cortisol, and anxiety spirals(42:21) Reversing ADHD-like symptoms with nutrition(46:57) Rewriting family health stories(52:26) When diets go too far and trigger panic(58:16) Why generalized advice doesn’t work(1:04:27) Everyday wisdom from a real women’s community(1:12:21) OutroTune in weekly to "Maximizing Fitness, Physique, and Running Through Perimenopause" for a simple female-specific science-based revolution. Let's unlock our best with less stress!I'd love to connect!Instagram 📷https://www.instagram.com/breakingthroughwellnessFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/BreakingThroughWellness Email 💬 (Note: We do not have guests on our podcast)support@breakingthroughwellness.com

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• #81 - 3 Areas to Strategize in Midlife for Ultimate Health, Happiness & Fitness

  Midlife can feel like a storm, between careers, kids, marriage, and the shifting tides of perimenopause. But what if the chaos is calling you to recalibrate instead of collapse? In this raw and relatable episode, Louise, a leading expert for perimenopausal active women and runners, takes you inside her personal season of reflection and reveals three powerful strategies that are helping her stay grounded, energized, and fulfilled.After a pivotal spring break, a reset race-day goal, and turning down major national recognition to honor her husband’s military career, she opens up about the resentment, frustration, and fierce love that shape the lives of high-achieving women. She shares how she’s building a better rhythm in three key areas—intimacy, movement, and nutrition—by defining cadences that reduce stress and increase success.This episode is a call to rethink the pressure to do it all and instead focus on what matters most. You’ll gain practical tools, a dose of solidarity, and a reminder that structure creates freedom, especially in the demanding middle years. Whether you’re a runner, a mom, a partner, or all three, this one’s for you.Download Our Free Breaking Through Wellness Monthly Planning Calendar Here: https://www.breakingthroughwellness.com/blog/freecalendar Link to check out our multi award-winning Badass Breakthrough 1:1 Academy to thrive through perimenopause with less stress: https://www.breakingthroughwellness.com/ Take advantage of our podcast listener discount and save 20% off all of Kion’s science-backed clean products: https://www.getkion.com/pages/maximizing Episode Highlights:(0:00) Intro(6:10) When personal sacrifice feels heavy(9:08) The mental load of midlife women(13:09) Refusing to decline in your 40s(16:30) Are you and your partner growing apart?(21:19) Learning from different life philosophies(23:07) The power of cadence in marriage(28:55) Creating a fitness cadence(33:33) Why macro tracking isn’t enough(36:51) Alcohol, food, and inflammation(42:49) Goal-setting for real-life events(46:52) Aging, dopamine, and craving(51:22) OutroTune in weekly to "Maximizing Fitness, Physique, and Running Through Perimenopause" for a simple female-specific science-based revolution. Let's unlock our best with less stress!I'd love to connect!Instagram 📷https://www.instagram.com/breakingthroughwellnessFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/BreakingThroughWellness Email 💬 (Note: We do not have guests on our podcast)support@breakingthroughwellness.com

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• #80 - 7 Surprising Ways to Improve Your Performance & Speed in Perimenopause

  What if perimenopause could be your comeback season instead of your slowdown? In this episode, Louise, one of the world's leading health, fitness, and perimenopause practitioners, shares seven powerful and practical ways to boost speed and performance during perimenopause, inspired by her own race day breakthroughs and coaching hundreds of women through similar wins. Whether you're chasing personal records or simply running for joy, this episode is filled with real-life wisdom, hormone-smart science, and easy-to-apply tips to help you thrive, not just survive.Learn how trimming distractions, regulating cortisol and your nervous system, rethinking your fueling strategy, and finding the right music can transform your performance and well-being. You’ll hear relatable stories, mindset shifts, and race day takeaways that speak to every type of runner, from the ambitious road-loving goal setter to the joy-filled, easy going trail lover. This is about doing what works now to align your actions with your changing female physiology, not what used to work, and loving the process!Download Our Free Breaking Through Wellness Monthly Planning Calendar Here: https://www.breakingthroughwellness.com/blog/freecalendar Link to check out our multi-award-winning Badass Breakthrough 1:1 Academy to thrive through perimenopause with less stress: https://www.breakingthroughwellness.com/ Take advantage of our podcast listener discount and save 20% off all of Kion’s science-backed clean products: https://www.getkion.com/pages/maximizing Episode Highlights:(0:00) Intro(6:01) Trim the fat and regain focus(15:08) Nervous system regulation 101(17:35) Mastering the art of adjustment(20:50) Rethinking traditional carb loading(28:39) Smarter race day fueling(32:25) Find your tribe to thrive(34:49) Music as a performance booster(40:19) Embracing new PRs in menopause(44:53) Natural bone health transformation(46:48) OutroTune in weekly to "Maximizing Fitness, Physique, and Running Through Perimenopause" for a simple female-specific science-based revolution. Let's unlock our best with less stress!I'd love to connect!Instagram 📷https://www.instagram.com/breakingthroughwellnessFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/BreakingThroughWellness Email 💬 (Note: We do not have guests on our podcast)support@breakingthroughwellness.com

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• #79 - 5 Things Holding Back Your Fat Loss & Body Composition Changes

  Training hard and eating well but still feeling stuck with stubborn stuck fat that won't budge or lack of seeing significant body composition changes? You’re not alone—and it’s not your fault. In this powerful episode, Louise, one of the world’s leading women's health, fitness and performance experts, breaks down five hidden reasons why ambitious active women and runners aren’t seeing the body composition changes they work so hard to achieve. She reveals why general population diets work against endurance athletes, the real impact of coffee creamers, why vegetables are your fat-loss and hormone balancing bestie, and how proper carb timing that works with your changing hormones can transform your workouts, recovery, perimenopause symptom management and physique! She also shares honest stories, practical fixes, and essential mindset shifts to help you break through plateaus without giving up your love for running, lifting, or living life to its fullest.If tired of feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, confused, and stuck, this episode will show you that a better performing, more healthy, happy and vibrant body is possible—with simple shifts that honor the active, ambitious woman you are!Link to check out our multi award-winning Badass Breakthrough 1:1 Academy to thrive through perimenopause with less stress: https://www.breakingthroughwellness.com/ Take advantage of our podcast listener discount and save 20% off all of Kion’s science-backed clean products: https://www.getkion.com/pages/maximizing Episode Highlights:(0:00) Intro(4:41) The problem with GenPop diet advice for active women(14:17) Coffee creamer: the sneaky saboteur(18:21) Why eating vegetables is non-negotiable(24:36) The big mistake: low-carb after exercise(28:10) Tips for fueling right if you can’t eat post-workout(32:14) OutroTune in weekly to "Maximizing Fitness, Physique, and Running Through Perimenopause" for a simple female-specific science-based revolution. Let's unlock our best with less stress!I'd love to connect!Instagram 📷https://www.instagram.com/breakingthroughwellnessFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/BreakingThroughWellness Email 💬 (Note: We do not have guests on our podcast)support@breakingthroughwellness.com

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• #78 - The Most Perimenopause Race Day Experience Ever

  Ever feel like you’re doing everything right—but your body has other plans? In this raw and relatable episode, Louise, one of the world's leading experts for perimenopausal runners and runners with a history of hormone-related concerns, opens up about her latest race day experience that was hijacked by perimenopause symptoms, mindset struggles, and hormonal chaos. From early wakeups and surprise cramps to hydration mishaps and mental battles, she shares it all—the good, the bad, and the hilarious. But this isn’t just a story; it’s packed with practical tips for runners in perimenopause: why symptoms occur, how to fuel before and after a race, why pre-hydration matters more than ever, what to do when anxiety creeps in, and how to adjust your training goals with compassion.If you’ve ever questioned whether it’s your period, perimenopause, or just being undertrained—this episode will make you feel seen, understood, and better prepared for your next run. Ready to finally understand why your body is talking to you and exact strategies to do something about it so you can look, feel and run your best for life? Learn, laugh and level up with Louise today!Link to check out our multi award-winning Badass Breakthrough 1:1 Academy to thrive through perimenopause with less stress: https://www.breakingthroughwellness.com/Link to our Fullscript to save 20% off supplements mentioned, such as Trace Minerals, Maca & more under “Favorites”: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/breakingthroughwellness/store-start  Heads up: A small portion of all sales goes back to support us. Thank you in advance!Link to my blog article, “Long Run Fueling Strategies That Change The Game Age 35 & Beyond”: https://www.breakingthroughwellness.com/blog/long-run-fueling-strategies-that-change-the-game-age-35-beyondTake advantage of our podcast listener discount and save 20% off all of Kion’s science-backed clean products: https://www.getkion.com/pages/maximizingEpisode Highlights:(0:00) Intro(5:45) How life stress impacted training(7:26) Setting race goals post-hiatus(9:36) Overcoming "you're not built to run" messaging(11:07) Nervous system expansion through discomfort(12:51) Red flags from HRV and cycle timing(15:19) Nutrition missteps and sleep disruption(18:00) Caffeine, urination, and hydration lessons(20:08) Pee pants and hydration check-in(21:44) Fueling right 2 hours before the race(24:09) Cramping, panic, and hormonal self-talk(25:54) Hydration adjustments for perimenopause(28:39) Race pacing and emotional rollercoaster(30:38) A powerful moment of self-recognition(33:09) Race-week mindset rituals and meditations(34:22) Finding belonging through community(37:21) The truth about post-race recovery(39:11) Easy tips to optimize protein intake(42:42) Adjusting race pace for health first(44:50) OutroTune in weekly to "Maximizing Fitness, Physique, and Running Through Perimenopause" for a simple female-specific science-based revolution. Let's unlock our best with less stress!I'd love to connect!Instagram 📷https://www.instagram.com/breakingthroughwellnessFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/BreakingThroughWellness Email 💬 (Note: We do not have guests on our podcast)support@breakingthroughwellness.com

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