Are You There, Midlife? | Perimenopause, Weight Loss, Fatigue, Brain Fog, Hormone Imbalance, Balance Hormones Naturally

95 | Bloating, Brain Fog, or Weight Gain? The 10 “Healthy” Foods That Can Make Perimenopause Symptoms Worse [AYTM Flashback]


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Do You Have A Hormone Imbalance? Take my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz

Whole grains, hummus, and meatless burgers…what if your go-to “healthy” foods are actually keeping your hormonal symptoms stuck on repeat?

It’s more common than you think–thanks to hormone shifts in midlife that can change how our bodies process certain proteins, sugars, and plants—turning our go-to favorites into hormone disruptors.

Today, we’re pulling back the curtain on the diet-hormone connection in perimenopause—and why even “healthy” foods can backfire when your hormones are out of balance.

In this episode, we‘ll address your most commonly asked questions, including:

✅ Can “healthy” foods cause hormone imbalance in perimenopause?

✅ Why do foods I used to eat just fine now bloat me?

✅ What’s the connection between food sensitivities and thyroid symptoms like fatigue and weight gain?

✅ How do I know if diet is the root cause of my midlife symptoms, like fatigue or weight gain?

✅ How do hormone changes like estrogen decline make me more sensitive to foods?

✅ How does eating plant-based foods backfire for hormone health?

✅ What practical steps can I take to uncover which foods are making my symptoms worse?

If bloating, brain fog, or stubborn weight gain won’t budge despite ‘clean eating,” this episode’s for you.

Next Steps:

Do You Have A Hormone Imbalance? Take my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz

Other FREE Resources:

Become a Podcast Insider + Subscribe to The Hot Flash–Weekly hormone hacks, recipes, and lifestyle tips I don’t share anywhere else!: https://areyoutheremidlife.com/

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Record a Question to Be Answered on the Pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AreYouThereMidlife

Back-2-Hormone Basics Episodes:

EP 94 | Quick Tip Bonus Episode: Joint Pain or Leg Cramps at Night? Fast Fixes for Sleep Issues in Perimenopause: https://pod.fo/e/3301bd

EP 93 | Hormones Waking You Up at Night? Fast Fixes for Insomnia, Hot Flashes, Anxiety & More in Perimenopause: https://pod.fo/e/32beb6

EP 92 | Sitting All Day? 5 Tips to Boost Metabolism, Lose Weight + Get Your Energy Back in Perimenopause: https://pod.fo/e/32773c

EP 91 | Quick Tip Bonus Episode: The Hidden Hormone Disruptor in Your Go-To Hair Styling Product: https://pod.fo/e/324c79

EP 90 | Is Your Shampoo Making You Fat? 5 Hidden Hormone Disruptors Driving Weight Gain in Perimenopause: https://pod.fo/e/3236f3

EP 89 | Quick Tip Bonus Episode: 3 Better-Than-Coffee Energy Boosters In Perimenopause: https://pod.fo/e/31fcc6

EP 88 | Surviving on Caffeine? 5 Hacks To Boost Energy, Balance Hormones in Perimenopause Without Giving Up Coffee: https://pod.fo/e/31de27

EP 87 | “Why Am I So Tired, Foggy, and Moody?” 5 Signs Your Body Is Fighting Inflammation & Needs a Detox to Balance Hormones: https://pod.fo/e/317515

EP 86 | You'll Never Fix Your Perimenopause Symptoms Until You Address This... [AYTM Flashback]: https://pod.fo/e/3113b1

*Disclaimer: Information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The information is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. I share the strategies that have worked for me, and you are advised to do your own research and speak to your medical provider for care.

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