If you're waking up at night to pee, dealing with frequent UTIs, bladder leakage, painful sex, or chronic constipation during perimenopause or menopause — this episode is for you.

In Episode 92 of Functional Moms Podcast, we talk with pelvic health physical therapist Elizabeth Stryker about how hormonal changes impact your pelvic floor — and what you can do to fix it naturally.

Many women are told these symptoms are “just part of aging.” They are not.

You’ll learn how pelvic floor physical therapy can dramatically improve urinary health, reduce recurrent UTIs, relieve constipation, improve sexual health, and even help with jaw/TMJ symptoms.

Elizabeth Stryker is a pelvic health physical therapist and founder of Pelvic Stability PT in New Jersey. She earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Thomas Jefferson University and completed advanced training at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation specializing in pelvic floor dysfunction and neurological impairments.

In this episode, we discuss:

✔ Why pelvic floor dysfunction increases during perimenopause and menopause

✔ Why you keep waking up at night to pee (nocturia explained)

✔ How pelvic floor PT helps prevent recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs)

✔ The surprising connection between TMJ and the pelvic floor

✔ Pelvic floor therapy for chronic constipation

✔ What to expect during a pelvic floor physical therapy session

✔ How to reduce bladder leakage naturally

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This episode will give you actionable education and hope.

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Website: https://www.pelvicstabilitypt.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pelvicstabilitypt/

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How to lose fat and gain muscle after 50 is one of the biggest challenges women face during menopause and post-menopause.

In this episode, Michele Folan shares exactly how women over 50 and 60 can get fit, build muscle, improve bone health, and feel strong again without extreme dieting or overtraining.If you’re confused by conflicting fitness and nutrition advice for menopause, this episode breaks it all down. We cover the best workouts for women over 50, how much protein you really need, why weight training is essential for bone density, and how to start a fitness journey at any age.

Michele Folan is the host of the popular midlife podcast Asking for a Friend and a 25-year veteran in the health industry. She specializes in functional health, metabolism, muscle preservation, bone health, and aging well—no BS, no quick fixes.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

✔ How women over 50 can lose fat and gain muscle

✔ The best workouts for menopause and post-menopause

✔ Why protein intake matters more after 50

✔ How to improve bone density and prevent muscle loss

✔ Walking + weight training basics for women over 50

✔ GLP-1 peptides: benefits, risks, and when they make sense

✔ The impact of alcohol on women’s hormones and health

✔ How to start getting fit in your 50s and 60s—no matter where you’re starting

Connect with Michele Folan:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/askingforafriend_pod/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCewzIM0PQcFS5bhMNOH_Yng Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/health-fitness-personal-growth-tips-for-women-in-midlife/id1620788625

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Struggling with yo-yo dieting, binge eating, or emotional eating sabotage? This episode uncovers the real reason weight loss feels impossible for so many women.

Emotional eating expert and TEDx speaker Tricia Nelson (over 2M views) joins us to explain why diets fail, how sugar and processed carbs hijack the brain, and what’s actually driving cravings, overeating, and self-sabotage.

If you’ve ever eaten “perfectly” all day—only to binge at night—this conversation will hit home. We learn:

• Why yo-yo dieting is rooted in emotional eating

• How stress, pain, and overthinking trigger food cravings

• The PEP Formula: Painkiller, Escape, Punishment

• Why sugar is addictive and fuels compulsive eating

• How morning rituals reduce cravings and stress

• Why kindness + community matter more than discipline

Tricia shares how she lost 50 pounds—not by dieting harder, but by healing her relationship with food.

Tricia Nelson is an internationally acclaimed emotional eating expert, bestselling author, and TEDx speaker. After decades of food obsession and sugar addiction, she uncovered the hidden emotional roots of overeating and transformed her health and life.

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Podcast: https://healyourhunger.com/tricias-podcast/

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Can’t get glowing skin after 40? You’re not alone — and Botox isn’t the only option.

In this episode of Functional Moms Podcast, we dive into natural, holistic facial techniques that help women in their 40s and 50s achieve radiant, youthful skin without Botox or fillers.

Holistic facialist Adi Kaplan, founder of Facial Healing by Adi, explains how the face is a map of the body and how techniques like gua sha, lymphatic drainage, facial cupping, reflexology, and beauty taping can transform your skin naturally.

If you’re dealing with wrinkles, puffiness, dull skin, dark spots, or eye bags after 40, this episode will give you practical tools you can start using today.In this episode, we cover:

✅ Why aging skin after 40 needs a different approach

✅ How holistic facials differ from traditional facials

✅ Facial reflexology as a natural first-aid tool

✅ How gua sha and lymphatic drainage support glowing skin

✅ Natural alternatives to Botox and fillers

✅ How facial techniques reflect internal organ health

This episode is perfect for women who want to age naturally, feel confident, and glow from the inside out.

Connect with Adi Kaplan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/facialhealing/

Website: https://www.fhbyadi.com/

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If you’re struggling to lose weight after 40 or 50, this episode breaks down the exact priorities midlife women need to focus on when nothing seems to work. Hormones, muscle loss, and stress change the rules—and this episode explains how to adapt.

In this episode of Functional Moms Podcast, we talk with nutrition and fitness coach Adriana Mastronardi about sustainable weight loss strategies for women in their 40s and 50s. Perimenopause and menopause can make weight gain easier and fat loss harder, but focusing on the right habits—not restriction—can make a real difference.

Adriana shares her “big rocks” approach, helping busy midlife women break free from fad diets and build strength, confidence, and consistency through smart nutrition and strength training. We learn:

• Why weight loss after 40 feels harder than before
• What to prioritize when dieting and exercise aren’t working
• How protein supports metabolism and muscle in midlife
• Why strength training is essential for fat loss after 40
• How small, consistent habits create long-term results
• How to manage emotional cravings for sweets or alcohol
• Supplements that may support midlife health (collagen, creatine, vitamin D, magnesium)

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If you’re a woman struggling with migraines, this episode is for you. Migraines affect women far more than men—especially during perimenopause and menopause—yet most women are never told why.

In this episode of Functional Moms Podcast, we’re joined by Diane Ducarme, host of the Migraine Heroes Podcast and Founder & CEO of the Migraine Heroes app, to uncover the hidden migraine triggers women experience and how to address them at the root.

Diane explains why migraines are not a random neurological problem, but a meaningful signal from your body, often tied to hormones, stress, nervous system overload, and metabolic imbalances that uniquely affect women.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

✅ Why migraines are more common in women than men

✅ What happens in the body during perimenopause and menopause that triggers migraines

✅ The hidden causes most women (and doctors) miss

✅ How to approach migraine relief naturally and sustainably

If you’re tired of pushing through pain or relying only on medication, this conversation will help you understand your migraines—and your body—on a deeper level.

About Our Guest:

Diane Ducarme is the Founder & CEO of the Migraine Heroes App and host of the Migraine Heroes Podcast. With a background in neuroscience training from HarvardX and a Harvard Business School education, Diane blends Eastern medicine, engineering, and modern science to help women reduce migraines by addressing root causes.

Connect with Diane:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/migraine-heroes-chronic-migraine-hemiplegic-migraine/id1701796800

https://www.instagram.com/migraineheroes/

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https://migraineheroes.com/

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This episode is for you if you’re trying to lose fat and gain muscle in your 40s, 50s or 60s. This is part 2 of one of Functional Moms Podcast most popular episodes ever!

In episode 50 titled “Fit after 40: Top 3 Tips” we brought you our biggest takeaways from interviewing top weight loss and fitness experts like Dr. Stacy Sims. Today we’re going to give you our biggest learnings from Functional Moms Podcast season 3 setting you up for FAT BURNING AND MUSCLE BUILDING success in 2026.

If you try any of these tips, SHARE in the comments below. We’d love to hear from you!

Episode #50: The Best 3 Strategies for Women after 40: Fat Loss & Muscle Gain (our second most popular episode EVER!)

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4LwRWLMlIr8gMb4TrMTp7d?si=e57012927e894361

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https://open.spotify.com/episode/4R4YaToKrJFWqxUVPDRvsT?si=xstfqS7cRQmlkyTKFF6KqQhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/7nl39YC6NJKUzCDFgLe0RH?si=sRmJbBA0Q2qALsdm0wW5NQ

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In this episode of Functional Moms Podcast, we learn quick stress-busting strategies to put ourselves first and set boundaries without guilt.

Guest Diane Lang is a certified positive psychology coach, speaker, educator and author of 4 books. Her most recent book, Worthy, explores the hidden causes of unworthiness, its deeper implications, and its connection to perfectionism and control.

We learn:

• Women over 40 face unique stressors due to hormonal changes and caregiving responsibilities

• Many women experience an identity crisis in midlife, questioning their life choices

• Setting boundaries is essential for mental health, yet often comes with guilt

• Self-care is not selfish, it is necessary for overall well-being

• True self-care involves meeting basic needs like sleep, nutrition and exercise

• Routines are vital for maintaining balance and health in daily life

• How finding purpose in midlife is crucial for fulfillment

Connect with Diane Lang:

https://www.instagram.com/dianelangcoaching/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dlcounseling

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Are you struggling with stubborn belly fat after 40? In this episode of Functional Moms Podcast, we sit down with Blair Critch, health coach and cancer survivor, to uncover how women can lose menopause belly fat, balance hormones, and thrive in midlife. Blair shares how her journey through ovarian cancer led her to discover powerful tools like GLP-1s, peptides, nervous system regulation, and plant-based living.

Whether you're navigating perimenopause or menopause, this conversation will give you real strategies to reduce inflammation, boost your metabolism, and feel amazing again.

What You’ll Learn:

✅ How to shrink menopause belly fat naturally

✅ What foods to eat and avoid in midlife

✅ How biohacking supports longevity

✅ Why women feel tired and stressed during menopause

✅ Blair’s top 2 tips to lose belly fat fast

Connect with Blair on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blaircritch2/

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This episode is for you if you're struggling with weight gain and tummy fat after 40. We are going to learn how the kidneys play a real role in how we age.

Dr. Neetu Sharma, otherwise known as the kidney whisperer, helps patients shed unwanted belly fat and unravel their metabolic dysfunction. She is a board certified physician in internal medicine and nephrology as well as functional and metabolic medicine. She is the founder of Zeal Vitality, which empowers patients to reverse disease and extend longevity.

We learn:

✅Kidneys play a crucial role in detoxification and weight management

✅GFR is a key indicator of kidney health and why you should pay attention to this on your annual labs

✅Belly fat is linked to kidney function and metabolic health

✅Hydration is essential for optimal kidney function

✅Cranberry juice can help prevent urinary tract infections, but use sugar-free versions

✅Electrolyte balance is important, especially for active individuals, but not everyone needs to supplement electrolytes

✅Dark urine can indicate dehydration and kidney stress

✅Protein intake is safe for healthy kidneys but should be monitored

✅Phytonutrients from colorful vegetables support kidney health

✅Regular check-ups are vital for monitoring kidney function

Connect with the Kidney Whisperer:

https://www.instagram.com/thekidneywhisperer/

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