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Maximizing Hormones, Physique & Running Through Perimenopause

Louise Valentine
Maximizing Hormones, Physique & Running Through Perimenopause
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  • #88 - How to Let Go of Perfectionism to Glow Again
    What if a refined, focused, and lower stress approach is the key to finally feeling, looking, and performing your best with lifelong sustainable success? In this heartfelt solo episode, Louise, one of the world’s leading health, fitness, and performance experts, invites high-achieving active women to pause, reflect, and embrace a new kind of summer challenge, one rooted in calm, confidence, and letting go of perfectionism. If you’re someone who constantly pushes for more: more results, more control, more effort, but still feels something’s missing, this episode is for you!Louise shares personal insights, lessons from coaching hundreds of women through hormone challenges and perimenopause changes, and how simplifying her own approach led to unexpected breakthroughs. From her simple science-backed methods to summer vacation vibes, this conversation is a powerful reminder: You don’t need to do more to be enough. Sometimes, less really is more.Link to check out our free nutrition guide and join other fierce active ladies taking charge of their holistic health and fitness in our award-winning Badass Breakthrough 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 Link to our FullScript where you can see our curated best supplement picks & save 20%: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/breakingthroughwellness/store-startEpisode Highlights:(0:00) Intro(4:22) Type A women and the pressure to “do it all”(6:08) Health gains but still not feeling satisfied(7:55) Craving progress at the cost of peace(9:13) The science behind simple nutrition swaps(12:47) Mental overload and the myth of more(14:00) When “everything is working”, stop overcomplicating(16:50) How to create a summer vacation vibe daily(20:04) A wellness retreat weekend at home(22:03) Rewriting goals with community and joy(24:55) New retreats focused on connection, not performance(27:21) Simplicity over complexity in healing programs(29:30) Rethinking happiness and slowing down(31:21) A book recommendation: Maybe It's You: Cut the Crap. Face Your Fears. Love Your Life. by Lauren Handel Zander(36:31) The invisible pressure to constantly optimize(39:07) Owning your glow and dialing back the grind(44:22) Daily joy: the new wellness must-have(46:24) 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)[email protected]
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  • #87 - How to Snack to Mitigate Symptoms, Level Up Body Composition & Performance
    What if the one thing you've been taught to avoid when supporting your best health, body composition, and fitness results was actually what your female body needed most?In this fierce and fire-filled episode, Louise busts the myth that snacking is bad, especially for active ambitious women navigating changing hormones age 35 and beyond. As one of the world's leading exercise physiologists and women's health experts specializing in active women and recreational runners, Louise shares her personal journey of unlocking her best body composition, fitness, and running, while doing amazing things like reversing osteoporosis naturally, restoring her hormone health without medications, and learning the truth about fueling for optimal performance.You’ll learn why skipping snacks, especially morning ones, can sabotage your energy, metabolism, and mood. She breaks down how snacks impact hormone production, how to listen beyond your hunger cues, and what smart snacking actually looks like (hint: no naked carbs!). As a badass bonus, enjoy learning how to support your body in burning fat and building muscle while you sleep. Bedtime belly fat buster anyone? From practical snack ideas to science-backed insights, this episode is both empowering and actionable.  Next time your snack attack hits, lean into it, knowing you are unlocking your fierce female body's potential to thrive with vibrant lifelong sustainable success!Link to our FullScript where you can see our curated best supplement picks & save 20%: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/breakingthroughwellness/store-start Link to check out our free nutrition guide and join other fierce active ladies taking charge of their holistic health and fitness in 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(3:17) Why old diet advice is hurting women(4:28) Reversing bone loss naturally(6:10) Snacking myths that sabotage your health(8:15) Morning snacks and hormone production(11:01) Why you can’t trust hunger cues(15:19) The body’s need to build, not break down(16:11) The “no naked carbs” rule explained(19:34) Easy snack ideas for busy women(27:51) How snacking prevents overeating and fatigue(31:35) Breaking the “no snack” mindset(34:44) 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)[email protected]
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  • #86 - Mental Obesity: What it is & How to Prevent it
    Ever feel like you're trying to learn everything you can about best health, nutrition, and fitness methods to feel, look, and perform your best but you're still not seeing great results? In this refreshingly honest episode, Louise, one of the world’s leading health, fitness, and performance experts, unpacks the idea of mental obesity, which is consuming too much information without taking meaningful action. If you're an active, health-conscious woman trying hard to navigate perimenopause advice, this episode will speak right to you!Louise shares real-life stories from women overwhelmed by podcasts, leading expert advice, books, social media influencers, and conflicting methods. She reveals how this mental overload keeps us stuck, stressed, and second-guessing our every move. Through her award-winning Academy education and methods, Louise shares how trimming the mental fat leads to more energy, badass hormone balance, a leaner physique, peak performance, and refreshing peace of mind.If you're constantly researching and trying all the things, but still not feeling better, it's time to rethink your approach. This week, join us in selecting fewer expert opinions, trusting the process, and giving your body (and brain) a break.Link to check out our free nutrition guide and join other fierce active ladies taking charge of their holistic health and fitness in our award-winning Badass Breakthrough 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 Link to our FullScript where you can see our curated best supplement picks & save 20%: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/breakingthroughwellness/store-startEpisode Highlights:(0:00) Intro(2:57) What is mental obesity?(3:43) The perimenopause information overload(6:11) The smart woman’s struggle to start(7:25) Too many experts, too little clarity(9:07) The power of shared community support(10:49) Real progress through real-life tweaks(12:49) Why one-size diets no longer work(15:45) You don't need more voices(19:04) The problem with not giving things a chance(20:13) Are you taking action, or just learning?(24:38) Knowing your unique physiological stress point(28:08) Choose fewer experts, trust the right ones(32:24) Final reflection: Trim the fat, trust yourself(40:45) 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)[email protected]
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  • #85 - The Biggest Misconception About Running During Perimenopause
    Is running really "bad" for you during perimenopause? If you’ve ever been told to “stop running” because you’re a female in your late 30s, 40s or 50s, this episode is your reset button. Louise, a leading expert for perimenopausal active women and runners, breaks down one of the biggest myths floating around: that running is bad for women in perimenopause. Spoiler alert, it’s not, if you do it right to work with and not against your changing hormones and female physiology.She shares why just doing long, slow cardio might be doing more harm than good for your hormones, tendon health and overall fitness, and how female-strategic sprinting, strength training, and fueling can completely transform your energy, physique, performance and mental health. You'll learn how to keep running and build muscle, boost metabolism, and better manage cortisol.This episode is filled with tangible tips, sprint training formulas, and real client stories, from injury recovery to physique glow-ups. If you love running but feel confused, tired, or stuck, this will help you take your power back, one stride at a time!Link to check out our free nutrition guide and join other fierce lady runners taking charge of their holistic health and fitness in our multi award-winning Badass Breakthrough 1:1 Academy: 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(3:20) The Running Myth That Broke Our Hearts(4:41) Why Running Feels Harder After 35(5:52) Types of Women This Approach Helps(7:09) Loving Running But Feeling Discouraged(7:58) What’s Missing from Most Running Plans(9:07) What “Thriving” Really Looks Like Now(10:08) Why Slow Running May Hurt, Not Help(13:51) Sprinting Is Better for Cortisol Control(14:47) Easy Run + Sprints: A Game Changer(16:16) Healing Hip Pain and Hormones Naturally(19:33) When Traditional Speed Work Fails You(21:11) Hormones, Tendons, and Real Recovery(23:29) SIT Training Beats Long Slow Runs(27:18) A Sample Weekly Running Plan(29:23) How to Keep the Booty While Running(33:19) Cumulative Fatigue and Metabolic Boost(35:14) Strength Training That Actually Works(36:25) Where to Hear Real Runner Success Stories(38:57) Weeks 1–4: Building Sprint Intervals(39:54) Weeks 5–8: Advancing to 400 Meter Repeats(41:51) 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)[email protected]
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  • #84 - Proactive Bloodwork & Nuances Specific to Runners
    Are you trying hard to do everything “right” with your health, eating clean, training hard, prioritizing sleep, but still feeling off? Frustrated with lack of attention to your lab work or feeling lost, not knowing what biomarkers to consider?If you’re a wellness-minded active woman, especially a runner or endurance athlete age 35 and beyond, the truth is your lab work is telling you a story, EVEN when in range or borderline low/high. Ready to finally understand nuances, specific to your unique body? In this episode, Louise, one of the world’s leading health, fitness, and performance experts, unpacks the biomarkers that can reveal what’s really going on beneath the surface: hormonal shifts, under-fueling, inflammation, thyroid issues, under recovery, exercising incorrectly, cholesterol concerns, blood sugar imbalances, and more!You’ll learn why standard medical labs often miss critical context for athletic women in perimenopause and beyond, and how to advocate for deeper, more relevant testing with your provider team. Additionally, variances in functional medicine, integrative health, and allopathic medicine are discussed. From interpreting ferritin levels like an athlete to spotting inflammation caused by overtraining, you’ll walk away with real, actionable tools to take charge of your health.This isn’t just about getting labs done. It’s about getting answers that matter and support that makes a difference. Your performance, energy, and vitality depend on it. You absolutely deserve the knowledge, tools, and context to thrive DESPITE changing hormones, so let's learn, laugh, and level up together!Link to check out our free nutrition guide and join other fierce lady runners taking charge of their holistic health and fitness in our multi award-winning Badass Breakthrough 1:1 Academy to thrive through perimenopause with less stress: https://www.breakingthroughwellness.com/ Our affiliate link to check Function Health for comprehensive blood work: https://my.functionhealth.com/signup?code=LVALENTINE11&_saasquatch=LVALENTINE11  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(4:42) How to speak your doctor’s language(6:42) Lab testing without breaking the bank(9:15) Why A1C is a hidden red flag(10:57) Ferritin and the endurance athlete(12:28) Infusions vs. real root cause healing(14:18) Inflammation markers and overtraining(16:33) Amino acid profile: The gut and protein story(18:19) 6-month progress: Biomarkers can change(22:36) Thyroid testing beyond TSH(25:21) Liver stress and what it reveals(28:03) BUN, creatinine, and hydration(34:05) Improving iron levels with whole foods(37:22) Comparing traditional vs. integrative ranges(38:57) Where to get more comprehensive testing(42:31) 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)[email protected]
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Welcome to "Maximizing Hormones, Physique, and Running Through Perimenopause," the podcast that redefines your relationship with fitness, nutrition and hormonal changes. Hosted by American College of Sports Medicine Practitioner of the Year 2023, women's integrative health and performance expert Louise Valentine, this show empowers you to mitigate impacts of hormone changes without overcomplicating it! Get ready to break through misinformation, ditch ineffective trends, outdated methods and apply what you learn to feel your best, look fit or run strong and injury-free.Join Louise, her coaches and clients as they share multi award-winning science-backed nutrition, fitness, running and fat loss methods designed for active females age 35 and beyond. Get inspired each week as they share how they've turned their own health and fitness breakdowns into breakthroughs and how they now lead the way in helping women just like you do the same!Whether you're looking to ditch hormone havoc, break through a setback or want to understand how to lift, train and fuel harmoniously with your changing female physiology, you'll find this podcast insightful and inspiring. No more fighting against your body – we're here to help you harness its natural power to achieve a vibrantly energized, well, fit and active life!If you're an active female who wants it all, Welcome to "Maximizing Hormones, Physique, and Running Through Perimenopause" – Your go-to resource to break through to next-level health, hormones and fitness!
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