Metabolic Health in Menopause and Perimenopause with Wise and Well

Episode Highlights With Kristin and Maria

• What midlife women need to know about metabolic health as we age
• Nutrition and what needs to change 
• Concerns about cholesterol and cortisol changes as we age
• Shifts in the microbiome and insulin sensitivity as we age
• The changes in inflammation in the body that happen due to hormone shifts and what to do about it
• Why exercising more and eating less doesn’t work in perimenopause and menopause
• Muscle definition is a big regulator of inflammation in the body, and more muscle helps reduce age-related inflammation
• What to know about cortisol, especially in these phases of life
• How we can bring back adrenal health if we support sex hormones correctly 
• We have adrenal and ovarian sources of testosterone, and stress could be the culprit and not just perimenopause 
• The real role of adaptogens and what you need to know about them
• Real deal on adrenal fatigue and how to properly support the adrenals 
• How under-eating puts the body in a state of stress, especially during hormone changes
• The true importance of getting enough protein and why most of us really aren’t getting enough
• Why protein in the morning matters
• Supplements that can be helpful for menopausal symptoms 
• Ways to track your metabolic health as you age

Resources We Mention

• Website - Wise and Well
• The Great Menopause Myth: The Truth on Mastering Midlife Hormonal Mayhem, Beating Uncomfortable Symptoms, and Aging to Thrive by Kristin Johnson and Maria Claps
• Forever Strong: A New, Science-Based Strategy for Aging Well by Dr. Gabrielle Lyon