Inspired Wellness

If you feel like you’ve tried everything in midlife — eating less, working out harder, following the latest trends — and still wonder “Why does nothing work anymore?” … this episode is for you.

Today, I’m joined by Christine Dwyer, master fitness trainer and midlife metabolism expert, to break down why midlife changes everything — and which levers actually move the needle when it comes to fat loss, energy, and feeling strong again.

We talk macros, carb cycling, strength training, recovery, and mindset in a way that works for real life — without extremes, strict food rules, or overwhelm.

 In This Episode, We Cover:

• Why what worked before doesn’t work now
• The biggest hormonal and metabolic shifts in midlife
• Macros & carb cycling (explained simply)
• Why strength training and recovery matter more after 40
• How to stay consistent without all-or-nothing thinking
• The best first step if you feel overwhelmed

 GIVEAWAY: Win a FREE 3-Week Training Program

Christine is giving ONE listener a FREE spot in her upcoming 3-week FASTer Way to Fat Loss training program, starting January 5.

 How to Enter:

1. Find the Instagram post for this episode on @TheInspiredWellnessCoach
2. Share it to your Instagram Stories
3. Tag @TheInspiredWellnessCoach and @ChristineDwyer

 Winner will be randomly selected and announced on Instagram.

 Giveaway closes one week after the episode airs (closes December 23, 2025).

 Connect with Christine Dwyer

 Instagram: @christinedwyer

 Facebook: @turbochristine

 Connect with Christine Dwyer

 Instagram: @christinedwyer

 Facebook: @turbochristine

 Questions or topic requests? Email Michelle to be part of the conversation!

Email: [email protected]

Schedule a free discovery call with Michelle: theinspiredwellnesscoach.com

Follow Michelle on Instagram & Facebook: @TheInspiredWellnessCoach

Check out my online supplement dispensary for 10% off quality supplement brands here!

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Disclaimer: The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.

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Pelvic health is one of the most important — and most misunderstood — aspects of women’s wellness. Whether you’ve experienced pelvic organ prolapse, pain with intercourse, bladder urgency, or mysterious pelvic discomfort, you are far from alone. And if you’re in perimenopause or menopause, hormonal shifts can make these symptoms even more noticeable.

In this episode, Michelle sits down with Dr. Stefanie Long, pelvic floor physical therapist and founder of Concept Pelvic Health in Keller, Texas, for a deeply informative, judgment-free conversation about what’s really going on in your pelvic floor.

Together, they break down:

• What prolapse actually is — and common myths women should stop believing

• The difference between interstitial cystitis and recurrent UTIs

• How stress, posture, clenching, rushing, and multitasking impact pelvic and nervous system function

• How declining estrogen affects tissue integrity, lubrication, and bladder/bowel symptoms

• Practical strategies that can support healing

• Why pelvic health care should be preventative and empowering — not scary or shame-based

If you’ve ever wondered whether your symptoms are “normal,” or you’re looking for gentle, actionable steps to support your pelvic health at any age, this episode is for you.

Website → Concept Pelvic Health | Pelvic Floor Therapy in Keller, TX

Instagram → @concept.therapy

Facebook → @concept.therapy

Location → Keller, Texas

 Questions or topic requests? Email Michelle to be part of the conversation!

Email: [email protected]

Schedule a free discovery call with Michelle: theinspiredwellnesscoach.com

Follow Michelle on Instagram & Facebook: @TheInspiredWellnessCoach

Check out my online supplement dispensary for 10% off quality supplement brands here!

[email protected]

Disclaimer: The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.

Do you feel wired but exhausted, stressed but unable to relax, or like your body is constantly stuck in “fight-or-flight”?

For many women in their 40s and 50s, this isn’t just stress — it’s nervous system dysregulation, and it can affect everything from hormones and sleep to digestion, mood, and energy.

In this episode of Inspired Wellness, Michelle and Tabitha sit down with Dr. Kelsey Brown, founder of The Vine Family Chiropractic in Grapevine, Texas, to explore the powerful connection between the nervous system, stress, and whole-body health.

Dr. Brown explains why chiropractic care is about far more than “cracking backs.” Instead, it’s a way to support the communication pathways between the brain and body, helping women shift out of chronic stress mode and back into the rest-and-digest state where healing happens.

If you’re navigating perimenopause, burnout, anxiety, poor sleep, or constant overwhelm, this conversation will help you understand how the nervous system plays a foundational role in midlife health.

You’ll walk away with practical insights and simple daily shifts that can help regulate stress and support your body naturally.

• What the nervous system actually does and why it controls so many body functions

• The difference between fight-or-flight vs rest-and-digest

• Why so many women in perimenopause feel wired, tired, anxious, and overwhelmed

• How chronic stress impacts hormones, digestion, sleep, mood, and energy

• Why chiropractic care is really about nervous system regulation, not just back pain

• Common symptoms of nervous system dysregulation in midlife

• How chiropractic adjustments can support stress recovery and hormone balance

• Simple lifestyle habits that help regulate the nervous system

• Why morning sunlight, movement, and evening routines matter more than you think

• The surprising connection between spinal alignment and organ function

• Signs your body may benefit from nervous-system-focused care

Your body is designed to heal — but it can’t do that when it’s stuck in chronic stress mode.

Supporting the nervous system is one of the most powerful (and often overlooked) ways to improve energy, mood, sleep, digestion, and hormone health in midlife.

As Dr. Brown explains, small, consistent shifts can help your body move out of survival mode and back into balance.

Connect With The Vine Family Chiropractic

Website → www.thevinechiro.com

Instagram → @thevinechiro

Location → Grapevine, Texas

New Patient Info → Visit the website to schedule a consultation

 Questions or topic requests? Email Michelle to be part of the conversation!

Email: [email protected]

Schedule a free discovery call with Michelle: theinspiredwellnesscoach.com

Follow Michelle on Instagram & Facebook: @TheInspiredWellnessCoach

Check out my online supplement dispensary for 10% off quality supplement brands here!

[email protected]

Disclaimer: The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.

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If you’ve been feeling more tired than you should, struggling with recovery, noticing stubborn midlife changes, or wondering how to “age well” without getting lost in wellness overwhelm — this episode is for you.

Today, Michelle sits down with Registered Dietitian and Director of Scientific Communications at Timeline, Jen Scheinman, to demystify one of the most important (but least talked about) drivers of women’s health in midlife: mitochondrial function.

Jen has a remarkable ability to make complex science accessible, actionable, and surprisingly empowering. Together, we explore what happens to our mitochondria as we age, why this impacts everything from energy to muscle strength to hormones, and how ingredients like Urolithin A can support cellular renewal from the inside out.

This conversation is clear, practical, and full of steps you can start today.

In This Episode, We Cover:

• Jen’s path into nutrition, longevity, and the science of aging

• Mitochondria 101 — what they actually do and why they slow down

• How mitochondrial decline shows up for women in midlife

(fatigue, soreness, inflammation, slower recovery, brain fog)

• What Urolithin A is and why it’s getting so much buzz

• The science behind mitophagy — “cellular cleanup” for better energy

• What people often feel when mitochondrial renewal starts working

• Why Timeline’s research is different from typical supplement brands

• Other Timeline products and what’s coming next

• The daily habits that best support mitochondrial health:

• Nutrition for cellular energy
• Movement and muscle preservation
• Stress and circadian rhythm support

• Jen’s one small, doable step to start feeling better right now

Connect With Jen & Timeline Nutrition

Learn more about Timeline → www.timeline.com

Follow Jen on Instagram → @jenscheinman_nutrition

Try Mitopure (Urolithin A) → Use code INSPIRED for 20% off or go to shop.timeline.com/INSPIRED

Have you ever been told your hormones are “normal” — but you know something feels off?

Maybe your anxiety feels higher than it used to, your mood feels unpredictable, or you’re exhausted and overwhelmed even when your labs come back “fine.” This is especially common for women navigating perimenopause, postpartum changes, or high-stress seasons like the holidays.

In this episode of Inspired Wellness Podcast, Michelle and Tabitha sit down with Dr. Abigail Powell, a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in women’s mental health, prenatal and postpartum care, and integrative therapy, to unpack why so many women feel dismissed when it comes to hormones, mental health, and emotional wellbeing.

Dr. Powell explains:

• Why “normal” lab results don’t always reflect how you feel
• How hormonal shifts affect anxiety, mood, and nervous system regulation
• What informed consent should look like in the doctor’s office
• How to advocate for yourself without feeling pushy or dismissed
• Simple nutrition and lifestyle strategies that support emotional stability

We also talk about holiday burnout and mom mental load — why women feel pressure to make everything perfect, and how to reframe this season into something calmer, more connected, and more sustainable.

This conversation is grounding, validating, and deeply practical — especially for women who are tired of being told everything is normal when their body says otherwise.

Bonus: Dr. Powell is also a fellow Texas A&M Aggie, which made this conversation even more fun.

• Why “normal” labs don’t always mean you feel normal
• The connection between hormones, anxiety, and mental health
• How to advocate for yourself in medical appointments
• Nutrition strategies that support mood and nervous system health
• How to reduce holiday stress and mom burnout
• Why supporting the mother supports the entire family

Connect with Dr. Abigail Powell

 Location: Grapevine, TX

 https://www.villagepsychllc.com/

 Instagram: @villagepsychllc

 Facebook: Villagepsychllc

Follow along for updates on her upcoming small group series!

 Questions or topic requests? Email Michelle to be part of the conversation!

Email: [email protected]

Schedule a free discovery call with Michelle: theinspiredwellnesscoach.com

Follow Michelle on Instagram & Facebook: @TheInspiredWellnessCoach

Check out my online supplement dispensary for 10% off quality supplement brands here!

[email protected]

Disclaimer: The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.

Do you crash in the afternoon, crave sugar late in the day, struggle with stubborn belly fat, or feel foggy and irritable — even though you’re “doing all the right things”?

These aren’t random symptoms.

They’re often early signs of blood sugar imbalance — and for women in perimenopause and menopause, this can quietly drive weight gain, fatigue, inflammation, and long-term disease risk years before labs flag a problem.

In this episode of the Inspired Wellness Podcast, Michelle White (Certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner) and co-host Tabitha Kane break down blood sugar regulation in plain English — what it actually means, why it becomes more challenging in midlife, and the simple, practical steps you can take now to get off the blood sugar roller coaster.

• What blood sugar regulation really is — and the roles of glucose vs. insulin
• Why women often become less insulin sensitive in their 40s and 50s
• The three key blood markers to understand metabolic health:
• Fasting glucose
• HbA1C
• Fasting insulin (the earliest red flag most women never test)
• Why normal glucose or A1C doesn’t always mean your metabolism is healthy
• Common early warning signs of blood sugar imbalance — even without labs
• Why insulin resistance fuels belly fat, fatigue, cravings, and inflammation
• Simple strategies that actually work:
• Prioritizing protein and fiber at every meal
• Avoiding constant grazing
• Walking or light movement after meals
• Choosing carbs wisely
• Supporting sleep and stress regulation
• Easy blood sugar “hacks,” including:
• Eating in the Glucose Goddess order (veggies → protein/fat → carbs)
• Using apple cider vinegar to blunt glucose spikes
• When a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) can be a powerful tool — even if you don’t have diabetes

Whether your goal is steady energy, easier weight management, better mood, sharper focus, or long-term protection for your heart and brain, blood sugar regulation is one of the most powerful foundations of women’s health — especially in perimenopause and menopause.

📩 Questions or topic requests? Email Michelle to be part of the conversation!

📧 [email protected]

✨ Schedule a free discovery call with Michelle:

👉 theinspiredwellnesscoach.com

📲 Follow Michelle on Instagram & Facebook:

@TheInspiredWellnessCoach

🛒 Check out my online supplement dispensary for 10% off quality supplement brands:

[email protected]

⚠️ Disclaimer:

The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.

Have you ever noticed that when you feel moody, irritable, or just… off, it’s not always because of your hormones, your sleep, or what you ate? Sometimes, it’s simply because there’s too much noise.

In this episode of Inspired Wellness, Michelle and Tab unpack the hidden cost of noise—how the constant bombardment of sounds, information, and inner chatter overwhelms our nervous systems, especially during perimenopause and menopause. And more importantly, why silence—something so simple—can be one of the most healing tools we have.

From the rising flood of information we take in daily (hundreds of “newspapers’ worth” compared to our mothers’ generation), to the three main types of noise we face, Michelle shares both the science and the strategies behind finding calm in a noisy world.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• The three types of noise that shape our lives: auditory, informational, and internal—and how each one keeps our cortisol high.
• Why silence is not “wasted time” but essential rest and repair for your brain and nervous system.
• Relatable examples of how constant noise impacts mood, focus, and even physical health.
• Practical strategies to invite more quiet into your day—like doing a personal “noise audit,” creating daily rituals of silence, and using nature as a reset.
• How to reframe silence as a gift for yourself and for your family, especially your kids.
• Why protecting your quiet time is even more critical on draining days (work meetings, sports events, caregiving).

Key Takeaway

Silence doesn’t have to mean hours of meditation or escaping to a cabin in the woods. It can be as simple as five intentional minutes in the car, a moment in the shower, or pausing before you answer a text.

And because this episode is shorter than usual, Michelle invites you to give it a try right now. Instead of pressing play on your next podcast, take those few extra minutes to give your mind and nervous system the quiet they desperately need.

 Questions or topic requests? Email Michelle to be part of the conversation!

Email: [email protected]

Schedule a free discovery call with Michelle: theinspiredwellnesscoach.com

Follow Michelle on Instagram & Facebook: @TheInspiredWellnessCoach

Check out my online supplement dispensary for 10% off quality supplement brands here!

[email protected]

Disclaimer: The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.

Feeling tired, foggy, or like midlife has stolen your energy? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to settle for “just getting by.” In this episode, Michelle and Tabitha sit down with Dr. Priya Patel, founder of FeminologyMD in Dallas, to explore how cutting-edge therapies like peptides and NAD are helping women reclaim energy, sharpen focus, and support healthy aging.

Dr. Patel shares:

• What peptides are (and why they’re creating such a buzz)
• Why NAD is a game-changer for energy, cellular repair, and longevity
• How these therapies can help women in perimenopause and menopause navigate fatigue, brain fog, and metabolic shifts
• What to expect in terms of benefits, risks, and administration (IVs, injections, oral options)
• How lifestyle factors like nutrition, sleep, and stress management amplify results

Whether you’re curious about regenerative therapies or simply looking for ways to feel vibrant again, this conversation will leave you empowered and informed.

Connect with Dr. Priya Patel & FeminologyMD

 Website: www.feminologymd.com

 Location: Dallas, TX

 Instagram: @feminologymd

 Facebook: FeminologyMD

If you’re in the Dallas area—or just want to learn more—check out FeminologyMD for a truly integrative approach to women’s health.

 Questions or topic requests? Email Michelle to be part of the conversation!

Email: [email protected]

Schedule a free discovery call with Michelle: theinspiredwellnesscoach.com

Follow Michelle on Instagram & Facebook: @TheInspiredWellnessCoach

Check out my online supplement dispensary for 10% off quality supplement brands here!

[email protected]

Disclaimer: The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.

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Social media is overflowing with “wellness hacks” — but how do you know which ones are worth your time and which are just hype? From red light therapy to lemon coffee, today we’re breaking down 9 of the most talked-about viral health trends.

In this episode of Inspired Wellness, Michelle White, NTP, and co-host Tabitha dig into what’s fact, what’s fiction, and what’s just plain silly. You’ll hear which trends actually deliver real benefits, which depend on your lifestyle and stage of life, and which ones deserve a hard pass.

 What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Why red light therapy, infrared saunas, and the “Hot Girl Walk” might be trends worth your attention.
• How intermittent fasting, collagen supplements, and greens powders can be powerful tools — but only in the right context.
• Why chlorophyll water, dry scooping pre-workout, and lemon coffee fall into the “don’t waste your money” category.
• A simple framework for spotting health advice that’s more marketing than medicine.

Whether you’ve been tempted to try a trending TikTok hack or just want to be a more informed consumer, this episode will help you cut through the noise and focus on what actually works for your health.

 Questions or topic requests? Email Michelle to be part of the conversation!

Email: [email protected]

Schedule a free discovery call with Michelle: theinspiredwellnesscoach.com

Follow Michelle on Instagram & Facebook: @TheInspiredWellnessCoach

Check out my online supplement dispensary for 10% off quality supplement brands here!

[email protected]

Disclaimer: The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.

Do you feel like you’re doing everything right — working out harder, eating less, cutting calories — yet the scale refuses to move?

You’re not broken.

You’re not lazy.

And it’s not a lack of willpower.

In this episode of the Inspired Wellness Podcast, Michelle White (Certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner) and co-host Tabitha Kane break down the five most common ways women unintentionally sabotage weight loss in their 40s and beyond — and why many of the strategies that worked in your 20s and 30s now work against your body.

As hormones shift in perimenopause, your metabolism, stress response, recovery needs, and blood sugar regulation all change. Continuing to push harder can actually keep your body stuck in survival mode — holding onto weight instead of releasing it.

• Why overdoing cardio can increase cortisol and stall fat loss — and why strength training becomes non-negotiable after 40
• How eating less and less slows metabolism, disrupts hormones, and backfires long-term
• Why fearing healthy fats hurts hormone production, satiety, and blood sugar balance
• How poor sleep directly drives cravings, insulin resistance, and belly fat storage
• Why unmanaged stress is one of the biggest (and most overlooked) weight-loss blockers in midlife
• How cortisol, insulin, and thyroid health intersect during perimenopause
• Simple mindset shifts that move you from “doing more” to supporting your body properly

Michelle also explains why weight loss in this stage of life isn’t about restriction or punishment — it’s about fueling, resting, and regulating your nervous system so your body feels safe enough to let go of stored fat.

If you’ve been stuck on the weight-loss hamster wheel, this episode will give you clarity, reassurance, and practical steps to stop fighting your body and start working with it.

✨ Your 40s don’t have to mean slowing down or settling — with the right approach, they can be your strongest, healthiest years yet.

📩 Questions or topic requests? Email Michelle to be part of the conversation!

📧 [email protected]

✨ Schedule a free discovery call with Michelle:

👉 theinspiredwellnesscoach.com

📲 Follow Michelle on Instagram & Facebook:

@TheInspiredWellnessCoach

🛒 Check out my online supplement dispensary for 10% off quality supplement brands:

[email protected]

⚠️ Disclaimer:

The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.