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Episode 199: Blood Sugar Series Part 1: Why Blood Sugar Gets Harder to Control in Menopause Sep 14, 2026

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If your energy, cravings, sleep, mood, or hunger feel all over the place in menopause, blood sugar could be part of the story. In Part 1, we will unpack the biggest factors driving blood sugar dysregulation and what those frustrating symptoms may be telling you.

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Episode 198: Visceral Series Part 3: How to Reduce Visceral Fat in Menopause? Sep 11, 2026

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Your body isn’t broken, it’s changed. In the final part of our Visceral Fat series, we’re breaking down why belly fat behaves differently after 40 and the four key areas to focus on if you want to support your metabolism and reduce visceral fat.

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Episode 197: Visceral Series Part 2: What Visceral Fat Is (and Why It Matters)? Sep 09, 2026

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What exactly is visceral fat, and why does it become such a big deal during menopause? In this episode, we’re going beneath the surface to understand where visceral fat lives, how it can affect metabolic health, and why this stage of life requires a completely different approach.

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Episode 196: Visceral Series Part 1: Why Belly Fat Changes in Menopause? Sep 07, 2026

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Why does belly fat suddenly seem to become a bigger issue in menopause, even when you’re eating and exercising the way you always have? In Part 1, we’re breaking down the biology behind “meno belly,” including the role of estrogen, muscle loss, cortisol, sleep, and years of chronic dieting.

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Episode 195: Sleep Series Part 3: 6 Steps to Better Sleep in Menopause Sep 04, 2026

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Better sleep in menopause isn’t about finding one magic supplement or forcing yourself into another impossible routine. In Part 3, we’re breaking down six practical strategies that address the bigger picture: adequate nutrition, blood sugar balance, caffeine and alcohol, movement, your sleep environment, and supplements when appropriate. It’s time to stop simply telling yourself you “should” sleep more and start understanding how to support your body toward better sleep.

Check out my (free) workshop, How to Fire Up Your Metabolism in Menopause and Beyond right here: www.MindStrongFitness.com

Episode 194: Sleep Series Part 2: How Sleep Impacts Your Body Composition in Menopause? Sep 02, 2026

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Sleep isn’t just about having more energy the next day. In menopause, it can impact much more than you realize. In Part 2, we’re diving into what happens under the surface when you’re not getting enough sleep, from disrupted hunger hormones and blood sugar to impaired muscle recovery, elevated cortisol, and the factors that can make body composition goals harder.

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Episode 193: Sleep Series Part 1: Why Menopause Wrecks Your Sleep? Aug 31, 2026

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Waking up in the middle of the night and wondering, “Why am I wide awake?” is incredibly common in menopause. In Part 1 of this three-part series, we’re breaking down the four major factors that can disrupt your sleep: declining estrogen, declining progesterone, nighttime blood sugar and cortisol changes, and hot flashes. Understanding the “why” is the first step toward knowing what to do next.

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Episode 192: Hunger Series Part 5: The Science Behind Hunger vs. Cravings Aug 28, 2026

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Not every urge to eat means your body needs fuel. In this final episode, we unpack the difference between hunger and cravings, how sleep, stress, emotions, environment, blood sugar swings, and restriction can influence what you want to eat and how to figure out what your body is actually asking for.

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Episode 191: Hunger Series Part 4: Insulin Explained (The Most Misunderstood Hormone in Weight Loss) Aug 26, 2026

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Why does managing hunger and weight suddenly feel so much harder after 40? One piece of the puzzle is how your body responds to insulin as estrogen changes during menopause. In Part 4 of the Hunger Series, we’re unpacking insulin sensitivity and how nutrition, movement, muscle, and even sleep can support more stable blood sugar.

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Episode 190: Hunger Series Part 3: GLP-1 Explained (Your Natural Hormone vs. the Drug) Aug 24, 2026

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GLP-1 medications have changed the weight-loss conversation, but how much do we really understand about what they’re doing in the body? In Part 3 of our Hunger Hormones 101 series, we’re breaking down natural GLP-1, GLP-1 medications, appetite suppression, and what happens to your metabolism along the way. If you’ve wondered whether GLP-1 is the answer or whether there’s another path, this episode is for you.

Check out my (free) workshop, How to Fire Up Your Metabolism in Menopause and Beyond right here: www.MindStrongFitness.com

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