You’ve been told that weight loss is simple—just eat less and move more. But if you’re in perimenopause or menopause, you already know it’s not that simple. No matter how hard you try, the scale won’t budge—or worse, the more you push, the more your body seems to resist. That’s because fat loss over 40 isn’t just about calories. Your body is navigating metabolic changes, shifting hormones, heightened stress, gut imbalances, and blood sugar swings—all of which can completely shut down your abilit...
Mar 17, 2025•42 min
You’ve been told to eat less, cut carbs, and power through hunger—but what if that’s EXACTLY why fat loss feels impossible in menopause? 😱 If you’re skipping meals, slashing calories, or surviving on salads but STILL gaining weight (or feeling stuck no matter what you do), this episode is your wake-up call. 🚨 🔥 Here’s what we’re diving into today: ✅ Why ‘eat less, move more’ is the WORST advice for menopause fat loss ✅ The hormone-friendly way to eat that actually BOOSTS metabolism ✅ How to b...
Mar 13, 2025•33 min
Today, we're tackling a topic that doesn't get nearly enough attention—testosterone and androgens in menopause. How do these hormones impact the body during menopause? What happens when they’re too high or too low? And most importantly, what can you do to help balance them if you think they’re out of whack? We got a little science-y in this one but don’t worry I summarized things as we went along so you don’t get lost. TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) - Intro (02:15) - Are We Looking at the Wrong Hormone? (0...
Mar 10, 2025•1 hr 14 min
The worst part is that I was sitting in the middle seat 🤢 I had NO idea I was this stressed but now as I review it all makes sense While sharing my story I outline: - Signs to watch for - How it stalls fat loss - How to get out of burnout and fat storage mode so you can finally lose fat for good If you think that this might be the reason your fat burning pathway is turned off and why you can’t lose weight despite cutting calories book a consultation call here ( https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dg...
Mar 06, 2025•29 min
Did you know that improper pre and post workout nutrition in menopause can be the reason you aren’t seeing results? It SUCKS to be busting your butt in the gym and realize that something as simple as a snack is why you aren’t seeing results! Shocking I know! In this episode I covered: - Why we need to tailor nutrition in perimenopause and menopause - Why you need a pre workout snack (and when and what to eat) - Why you need a post workout snack (and when and what to eat) - How fasting can hold y...
Mar 03, 2025•34 min
Imagine living for two decades with constant bloating, pain, and unpredictable gut issues—only to be told by doctors that medication was your only option and that you were doing “fine”. That was Michelle’s reality. Diagnosed with IBD and Crohn’s, she suffered through years of discomfort, exhaustion, and frustration… until she discovered the power of nutrition and lifestyle changes. Now? She’s pain-free, bloat-free, full of energy, sleeping soundly, and thriving. She’s lost weight, built muscle, ...
Feb 27, 2025•42 min
Are you tired of feeling drained, battling stubborn weight gain, and struggling with hormone imbalances? The answer might lie in a surprising place—your mitochondria! These tiny powerhouses are the secret to unlocking your body’s full potential during menopause. In this episode, we dive deep into why mitochondria are the missing link to boosting your energy, burning fat, and bringing your hormones back into balance. You’ll learn how to reignite these cellular engines, and why addressing your mit...
Feb 24, 2025•38 min
Menopause can be REALLY challenging. It can feel like your brain just won’t turn on, that you are more reactive, moody or anxious and to top that all off despite busting your butt in the gym you can’t seem to lose fat or build muscle. The first word that comes to mind when talking about that is frustration. Today I had Angelo Keely on the podcast to talk about the shocking benefits of essential amino acids for women in their 40s and beyond to combat all the brutal side effects above that we expe...
Feb 20, 2025•52 min
Too much or too little estrogen can seriously affect not only how we feel BUT our ability to lose fat in menopause. In this podcast I covered: - Symptoms of high estrogen and low estrogen to watch for + what causes them - Roles of estrogen in our body - What happens when estrogen drops - How to combat negative side effects from low estrogen (from perimenopause/menopause, surgical menopause or estrogen blockers for cancer patients) - How to improve estrogen levels naturally to lose fat Reverse Me...
Feb 17, 2025•47 min
Today’s podcast covers aspects of selfcare that we need to do to help accelerate fat loss. We know that doing these things will give us better results and yet we just don’t do it. Instead we seem to sabotage ourselves. We might do it for a bit and then BOOM - we fall off the wagon and feel crap about ourselves. In this podcast we help you understand how to avoid self-sabotage, how to actually do the things you know are going to help you and actually enjoy the process at the same time with tactic...
Feb 13, 2025•1 hr 26 min
If you are cutting calories, fasting, cutting carbs, exercise and NOT seeing changes then doing more of that won’t work. It tells me that there is something else going on in your body that is making your body SUCK at burning calories. If your body is not good at burning calories that makes weight loss REALLY hard and weight gain REALLY easy. So how do we make your body better at burning calories? That is exactly what this podcast is about! TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) - Intro (01:11) - Reverse dieting 10...
Feb 10, 2025•1 hr
Perimenopause and the years that follow come with a LOT of change. It can leave you feeling a little bit crazy, really burnt out but also alone - like no one understands. I had the pleasure of having Dr. Jody Carrington on the podcast. We talked about SO much stuff on this podcast that will make you feel seen, heard and leave you nodding your head in agreement about some of the struggles we face as women but no one really talks about. She is the founder and principal psychologist at Carrington &...
Feb 06, 2025•46 min
In this final part of the Menopause Weight Loss Master Class I cover something really important - how to avoid gaining the weight back! There is nothing worse that working your butt off just to be right back where you started a few months ago. BUT if you are not at this point in your journey yet make sure to first listen to: Part 1 - WHEN to cut your calories for fat loss (if you drop at the wrong time things won’t work) Part 2 - HOW to cut calories (because just dropping calories won’t work) If...
Feb 03, 2025•27 min
People think that all you have to do is drop calories and magically you will start losing fat - but the truth is it is not that simple ESPECIALLY once we experience changes with our hormones. In fact you can end up losing little to no fat and only lose muscle which leaves you with a higher body fat % and increases your likelihood of gaining the weight back and then some. This is EXACTLY why I am doing this podcast master class and telling you EXACTLY what we do with our clients so it doesn’t hap...
Jan 30, 2025•49 min
It is SO tempting that whenever we feel the urge to drop some pounds to just immediately drop our calories. However - it seems like that USED to work but now - not so much 🫠 So what is a woman supposed to do - I just want to lose weight and nothing is working anymore! This is EXACTLY why I am doing this podcast master class and telling you EXACTLY what we do with our clients. Part 1 - WHEN to cut calories for fat loss (so you ACTUALLY see changes - because eating less and not seeing changes suc...
Jan 27, 2025•53 min
This episode is dedicated to my mom who was taken too soon from this disease. I hope this episode helps you take inventory of the major risk factors in your life to take action TODAY. Too many people are losing their moms, their best friends, their siblings, and aunties. Too many of us will leave this earth too early with love we never got to fully give, missions and purpose we were never able to live out, missing out on milestones of celebration with our children and grandchildren. Or maybe we ...
Jan 23, 2025•48 min
Download our supplement guide with dosages here: https://www.vitalityoet.com/menopausesupplements First and foremost let’s be clear a supplement on it’s own will NOT cause weight loss BUT can really help support your body in reducing inflammation, lowering cortisol, and hormone production which when not managed can results in an inability to lose weight or even weight gain. Everywhere you look someone is promoting some sort of supplement and it can be tough to know what is legitimate and what is...
Jan 20, 2025•41 min
I was so blessed to have coach Brittany on the podcast today to talk all about endometriosis (and adenomyosis). She not only has a ridiculous amount of knowledge around women’s health and hormones BUT also is a woman who has endometriosis and can speak from personal experience. She has lived it - had done multiple things to help and ultimately made the decision to have a hysterectomy (which is not for everyone - listen to episode 25 of the podcast to learn most about hysterectomies and surgical ...
Jan 16, 2025•1 hr 11 min
Today I am going to cover everything you need to know about detoxing your body for menopause fat loss. I am going to cover: - Symptoms of poor detoxification and toxin accumulation - Conditions that can result from that - How our detoxification actually works - How perimenopause and the years that follow influence detoxification - How it pertains to your ability to lose weight and health - And of course what to do to detox your body properly to reduce inflammation, lower cortisol and accelerate ...
Jan 13, 2025•55 min
Can fasting be beneficial? For some - Yes. BUT fasting is meant to be a short term tactic to address a specific problem. Unfortunately for the thousands of women we have worked with fasting made things WORSE for them. In fact I can count the number of women who have done a short term fast in our coaching program for a very specific problem. Fasting is NOT appropriate for the majority of women in perimenopause and the years that follow. In this episode I will help you understand what fasting actu...
Jan 09, 2025•59 min
It is January! And many of you are starting to think about how you are going to tackle fat loss or maybe you have already started. And it can be exciting. HOWEVER you need to know what happens to your hormones when you diet and how it can be the reason that you are dieting and not seeing changes. Because nothing is worse than cutting calories and busting your butt in the gym and having nothing to show for it. In this podcast I tackle the main hormones that change when you cut calories, how it ca...
Jan 06, 2025•1 hr 19 min
Our 8 Week Fat Loss Coaching Program is BACK after 2 Years!! Get more details here: https://www.vitalityoet.com/2025fatloss - Applications open Dec 29th and close Jan 8th - Program runs Jan 13th to March 9th 2025 - Limited spots available to ensure client personalization and experience are not hindered Man does it ever SUCK to feel like you are doing everything right, putting in all the effort and yet - nothing. This is usually the state that our client come to us in. Typically they are “in a ca...
Jan 02, 2025•46 min
Ever feel like you're doing all the right things in the gym, but the results just aren’t showing? You're not alone. Menopause changes the game—your workouts, your body, even how you recover. But here's the thing: it doesn’t mean you have to settle for less. In this episode, I uncover the real reasons why your workouts may not be delivering the results you crave—and what to do about it. From unlocking the power of strength training to optimizing your hormones, we’ll explore the science-backed str...
Dec 30, 2024•1 hr 7 min
Coffee: your morning ritual or hormone disruptor? In this episode, we dive deep into how caffeine affects your estrogen, thyroid, cortisol, progesterone, and even your blood sugar. If you’ve ever wondered why coffee feels like both a friend and a foe, you’re not alone. Discover the surprising connections between your favorite brew and your hormones—and learn practical tips to enjoy your coffee without the hormonal rollercoaster. Don’t miss these eye-opening insights that could transform how you ...
Dec 26, 2024•29 min
Who else is tired of doing the same thing every January just to end up gaining the weight back again?! Every single time I talk to women come spring time they tell me of their failed New Years Resolutions. They put in SO much effort and see some results but it never lasts - or worse - they put in all the effort and see ZERO change. Let’s change the story this year. Instead avoid these 5 (very tempting) mistakes and follow our tips instead. This was you not only lose weight BUT you FEEL better. N...
Dec 23, 2024•45 min
Does it feel like your cravings have a mind of their own since menopause began? Like no matter what you try, stress eating and overpowering urges keep coming back, stronger each time? You’re not alone—and it’s not about willpower. There’s a deeper, often hidden reason for these intense struggles: your brain’s changing chemistry. In this episode, we’re diving into how to rewire the neurotransmitters driving your cravings and emotional eating during menopause. We’ll explore the surprising ways the...
Dec 19, 2024•43 min
I hear this statement from women who are regular exercisers all the time “What I used to do isn’t working anymore - in fact I haven’t changed anything and I am gaining weight”. You’re working out consistently, giving it your all, but the results just aren’t there—and it’s beyond frustrating After helping thousands of women navigate their fitness journeys, I’ve seen the same three common mistakes over and over again, especially during the hormonal shifts of perimenopause. If you’ve been stuck in ...
Dec 16, 2024•34 min
Are you tired of doing everything right—eating healthy, exercising, and pushing yourself—yet seeing no progress on the scale? You’re not alone, and the answer may lie in two sneaky hormones that are working against you: cortisol and insulin. In this episode, we’re diving into the science behind these powerful hormones and how they impact your ability to lose fat during menopause. You'll learn how stress, blood sugar swings, and sleep (or lack of it) could be sabotaging your goals—and what you ca...
Dec 12, 2024•44 min
Are you battling stubborn belly fat and feeling like your body is inflamed, bloated, or just off? You’re not imagining it—and it’s not your fault. In menopause, hormonal shifts and inflammation can create a frustrating cycle that feels impossible to break. But here’s the good news: there’s a proven path to relief. In this episode, I’m revealing 7 powerful steps to tackle inflammation, calm your body, and finally see progress with that stubborn belly fat. These are practical, realistic strategies...
Dec 09, 2024•39 min
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or simply not like yourself as you navigate menopause? You're not alone. In this episode, I dive into the surprising connections between hormone shifts—like dropping progesterone, fluctuating estrogen, rising cortisol, and the role of testosterone—and how they can wreak havoc on your mental health. But here’s the good news: it’s not all out of your control. I uncover the powerful ways you can take control of your mental well-being. If you’re ready to feel ca...
Dec 05, 2024•1 hr 3 min
