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Intermittent Fasting for Women Over 40: What Actually Works in Perimenopause with Melanie Avalon #056
Most of the "women shouldn't fast" panic traces back to one rat study. Melanie Avalon walks through what actually works in perimenopause: the right window, the protein lever, what really breaks a fast... ...more
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May 29, 2026•8 min read
Why You're Waking Up at 3 AM in Perimenopause (And What a Stanford Sleep Expert Says Actually Works) ep#055
Waking up at 3 AM and can't fall back asleep? Stanford-trained sleep specialist Dr. Sarah Silverman explains why perimenopause wrecks your sleep, why melatonin often makes it worse, and the CBT-I tech... ...more
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May 21, 2026•6 min read
Is Fruit Healthy for Me to Eat? #054
Fruit after 40: what bears, estrogen, and ancestral eating rhythms reveal about your blood sugar. ...more
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May 14, 2026•4 min read
Why Most Diets Fail: How Emotional Eating and Food Addiction Keep You Stuck with Tricia Nelson #053
Emotional eating expert Tricia Nelson reveals why most diets fail, the spectrum from emotional eatin ...more
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May 07, 2026•6 min read
Is Keto Bad for Women In Menopause? ep #052
Is keto helping or hurting women in menopause? We unpack what the research actually says, why strict keto can backfire in midlife, and how to use it without wrecking your cortisol, thyroid, or sleep. ...more
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April 29, 2026•6 min read
How Many Carbs Does Your Body Really Need? ep #051
Carbs hit differently after 40 — here's why. Leah Vachani breaks down what your body actually needs, how declining estrogen changes your carb tolerance, and what to eat instead for stable energy and h... ...more
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April 23, 2026•7 min read
The Truth About Food Labels, Clean Eating, and Going Low Carb Without Feeling Deprived ep 50
Anna Vocino of Eat Happy Kitchen shares low-carb swaps, food label secrets, and practical strategies for women managing insulin resistance and hormonal changes in perimenopause and menopause. ...more
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April 08, 2026•7 min read
Your Makeup Bag Might Be Making Menopause Worse — with Melanie Petschke #049
Board-certified NP & Crunchi co-founder Melanie Petschke reveals what's hiding in your beauty products — and how endocrine disruptors may be worsening your perimenopause and menopause symptoms. Plus: ... ...more
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March 18, 2026•5 min read
Why You Can't Just Eat Less Sugar (And What Actually Works) with Mike Collins #048
Sugar detox expert Mike Collins reveals why sugar addiction mimics substance use disorders and shares the 90-day reset that transforms cravings, mood, and metabolic health. ...more
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March 04, 2026•5 min read
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