In this episode of Joyful Menopause, host Lynda Enright addresses common challenges faced by women during perimenopause and menopause, such as weight gain, brain fog, restless sleep, and belly fat, and explains how these issues are often linked to gut health, hormones, and metabolism. Lynda offers five science-based dietary strategies to support gut health, balance hormones, regulate blood sugar, and reduce inflammation. Key recommendations include increasing fiber intake, diversifying plant foods, incorporating colorful polyphenol-rich foods, adding fermented foods and healthy fats, and including resistant starches. Listeners are encouraged to consistently make small dietary changes to improve overall health and well-being during menopause. 

When you're ready, here are 3 ways I can help you to feel your best during perimenopause and menopause:

1. Want more science-backed health tips? Click here to sign up for my free weekly newsletter for practical advice on navigating menopause with confidence:

2. Click here to get the free guide: 5 Natural Ways To Reduce Menopause Symptoms.

2. For more information about Lynda and how she supports women on their health journey, click here to learn more.

3. Interested in seeing if nutrition coaching with Lynda is right for you? Click here to book a free discovery call with Lynda.

You’ve probably heard the buzz about intermittent fasting—but is it really right for women in perimenopause and menopause? In this episode of Joyful Menopause, host Lynda Enright, Functional Nutritionist, breaks down the truth about fasting and hormones so you can make sense of what’s best for your body during this stage of life.

You’ll learn:

• How intermittent fasting affects key hormones like estrogen, progesterone, DHEA, and cortisol
• The real benefits of fasting for metabolism, brain fog, inflammation, and sleep
• The risks and red flags women should know before jumping in
• Practical ways to make fasting work for your lifestyle—without adding stress or deprivation

Lynda also shares real client stories to show how fasting can look very different for every woman—and why listening to your body is the key to success.

If you’ve ever wondered whether intermittent fasting could help you feel more energized, focused, and balanced during menopause, this episode is a must-listen.

When you're ready, here are 3 ways I can help you to feel your best during perimenopause and menopause:

1. Want more science-backed health tips? Click here to sign up for my free weekly newsletter for practical advice on navigating menopause with confidence:

2. Click here to get the free guide: 5 Natural Ways To Reduce Menopause Symptoms.

2. For more information about Lynda and how she supports women on their health journey, click here to learn more.

3. Interested in seeing if nutrition coaching with Lynda is right for you? Click here to book a free discovery call with Lynda.

Are you struggling with menopause sleep problems, brain fog symptoms, or stubborn weight gain—and wondering why nothing seems to work anymore? The missing piece may not just be your hormones. It may be your gut health.

In this episode of The Joyful Menopause Podcast, I dive into the fascinating gut-brain axis—the two-way connection between your digestion and your brain—and how it impacts everything from mood and sleep to weight loss during menopause.

Here’s what you’ll learn:
 ✨ How estrogen affects weight loss and why gut health plays a key role
 ✨ Why brain fog in perimenopause and post menopause isn’t just in your head
 ✨ The surprising link between gut health and menopause insomnia, hot flashes at night, and anxiety
 ✨ Simple, gut-friendly foods and habits that can improve your digestion, mood, and energy

Plus, I’ll share a powerful client story about how one woman reduced her brain fog, improved her sleep, and finally started losing weight by focusing on her gut health.

If you’ve been looking for answers to your menopause struggles, this episode will give you practical, science-backed tools you can start using today.

👉🏻 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this video with a friend who’s also navigating perimenopause or menopause.

When you're ready, here are 3 ways I can help you to feel your best during perimenopause and menopause:

1. Want more science-backed health tips? Click here to sign up for my free weekly newsletter for practical advice on navigating menopause with confidence:

2. Click here to get the free guide: 5 Natural Ways To Reduce Menopause Symptoms.

2. For more information about Lynda and how she supports women on their health journey, click here to learn more.

3. Interested in seeing if nutrition coaching with Lynda is right for you? Click here to book a free discovery call with Lynda.

Are you tired of wasting time and money on diets, supplements, or advice that never seem to work? In this episode of The Joyful Menopause Podcast, we’ll explore why one-size-fits-all solutions fail women in perimenopause and menopause, and what to do instead.

You’ll learn:

 ✨ Why calorie counting, strict macros, and generic supplements don’t address the real issues
✨ How estrogen affects weight loss and why your midlife metabolism needs a new approach
✨ The role of micronutrients in brain fog, fatigue, and thyroid health
✨ Why sleep and stress matter just as much as food (and how menopause insomnia and perimenopause sleep problems hold you back)
✨ How environmental toxins and blood sugar regulation play a hidden role in your symptoms

I’ll also share Maureen’s powerful story: after years of exhaustion, constipation, and weight struggles, she finally found answers through a personalized plan - and experienced better sleep, renewed energy, weight loss, and freedom from bloating.

👉 Stop spinning your wheels on cookie-cutter solutions. Your body deserves a plan as unique as you are.

🎧 Listen now and subscribe to The Joyful Menopause Podcast for more science-backed, compassionate guidance on thriving in midlife.

When you're ready, here are 3 ways I can help you to feel your best during perimenopause and menopause:

1. Want more science-backed health tips? Click here to sign up for my free weekly newsletter for practical advice on navigating menopause with confidence:

2. Click here to get the free guide: 5 Natural Ways To Reduce Menopause Symptoms.

2. For more information about Lynda and how she supports women on their health journey, click here to learn more.

3. Interested in seeing if nutrition coaching with Lynda is right for you? Click here to book a free discovery call with Lynda.

In this episode of The Joyful Menopause, functional nutritionist and menopause mentor Lynda Enright uncovers the surprising power of fiber—and why it's so much more than a digestion fix. From balancing blood sugar and supporting hormone detox to easing hot flashes, brain fog, and bloating, fiber plays a starring role in your midlife health.

You’ll learn:

 • Why fiber is essential during perimenopause and menopause
 • How it helps regulate estrogen and reduce stubborn weight gain
 • What fiber has to do with blood sugar, sleep, and cravings
 • The gut-hormone connection you don’t want to ignore
 • How to start increasing fiber without the dreaded bloat

Plus, Lynda shares simple, doable ways to add more fiber to your meals—starting today.

🎁 Download the free “Is This Perimenopause?” guide and learn more about working with Lynda at: https://www.bewellconsulting.com

✨ This episode is packed with practical tips to help you feel clear, confident, and in control of your body again.

When you're ready, here are 3 ways I can help you to feel your best during perimenopause and menopause:

1. Want more science-backed health tips? Click here to sign up for my free weekly newsletter for practical advice on navigating menopause with confidence:

2. Click here to get the free guide: 5 Natural Ways To Reduce Menopause Symptoms.

2. For more information about Lynda and how she supports women on their health journey, click here to learn more.

3. Interested in seeing if nutrition coaching with Lynda is right for you? Click here to book a free discovery call with Lynda.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or just plain confused by all the conflicting menopause advice out there?

One minute it’s “cut carbs,” the next it’s “eat more fat.” Some say walk, others say strength train, and don’t even get us started on the supplement overload.

In this episode of The Joyful Menopause podcast, we’re cutting through the noise. You’ll learn:

✔️ Why menopause feels so much harder than anyone talks about
✔️ The real reason weight loss is harder now (hint: it’s not your willpower)
✔️ How estrogen affects weight loss, brain fog, and sleep
✔️ The surprising connection between anxiety, night sweats, and your nervous system
✔️ And the 5 pillars of my Joyful Menopause Plan—a doable, science-backed roadmap for feeling like yourself again

You’ll also hear the story of Julie, a woman just like you, who got her energy, focus, and sleep back—not through drastic measures, but with small, powerful shifts.

👉🏻 Whether you’re in perimenopause, post-menopause, or just trying to make sense of the chaos, this episode is your permission slip to stop blaming yourself—and start working with your body.

⭐️ Ready to take the next step?
Learn more about the Joyful Menopause Plan: https://bit.ly/bewellwithlynda

👍🏻 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share with a friend who needs this!

When you're ready, here are 3 ways I can help you to feel your best during perimenopause and menopause:

1. Want more science-backed health tips? Click here to sign up for my free weekly newsletter for practical advice on navigating menopause with confidence:

2. Click here to get the free guide: 5 Natural Ways To Reduce Menopause Symptoms.

2. For more information about Lynda and how she supports women on their health journey, click here to learn more.

3. Interested in seeing if nutrition coaching with Lynda is right for you? Click here to book a free discovery call with Lynda.

Feeling tired all the time, even after a full night’s sleep? Struggling with brain fog, hot flashes at night, or that wired-but-exhausted feeling? You’re not alone-and you’re not imagining it.

In this episode of Joyful Menopause, we dive into the real reasons behind the exhaustion so many women feel during perimenopause and menopause. From unstable blood sugar and cortisol imbalances to poor sleep and hormone shifts, we uncover what’s really going on in your body, and how to start getting your energy back.

You’ll learn:

 ✔️ How estrogen affects weight loss and energy
 ✔️ What unstable blood sugar has to do with mood, anxiety, and midlife weight gain
 ✔️ Why menopause sleep problems (like insomnia, night sweats, and waking up wired) are so common—and what to do about them
 ✔️ How to calm cortisol and finally get deep, restorative sleep
 ✔️ Simple food and lifestyle strategies to support your body in this season

Whether you’re dealing with perimenopause sleep problems, brain fog in perimenopause, or just feel like you’ve lost your spark—this episode is your roadmap to reclaiming it.

✨ Ready for a deeper shift? Learn more about the Be Well Joyful Menopause Plan here: [https://bit.ly/joyfulmenopause]

✨ Don’t forget to like, subscribe, so you never miss an episode that helps you thrive in menopause!

When you're ready, here are 3 ways I can help you to feel your best during perimenopause and menopause:

1. Want more science-backed health tips? Click here to sign up for my free weekly newsletter for practical advice on navigating menopause with confidence:

2. Click here to get the free guide: 5 Natural Ways To Reduce Menopause Symptoms.

2. For more information about Lynda and how she supports women on their health journey, click here to learn more.

3. Interested in seeing if nutrition coaching with Lynda is right for you? Click here to book a free discovery call with Lynda.

Struggling with menopause sleep problems, brain fog in perimenopause, or weight that won’t budge no matter what you try? You’re not alone—and it’s not just aging. In this episode, functional nutritionist Lynda Enright breaks down the real reasons behind common perimenopause symptoms and shares 5 natural solutions to help you feel like yourself again.

✨ You’ll learn:

• How hormone shifts affect sleep, mood, and metabolism
• The link between how estrogen affects weight loss
• Why brain fog symptoms and hot flashes at night are so common in perimenopause
• What to do about perimenopause sleep problems and anxiety
• How your thyroid and menopause symptoms may be connected

✅ These strategies go beyond the basics—so you can sleep better, think clearer, and start losing weight during menopause without calorie-counting or burnout.

🎧 Stick around for Tammy’s inspiring story of how small changes made a big difference!

🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more science-backed support during perimenopause and menopause.

When you're ready, here are 3 ways I can help you to feel your best during perimenopause and menopause:

1. Want more science-backed health tips? Click here to sign up for my free weekly newsletter for practical advice on navigating menopause with confidence:

2. Click here to get the free guide: 5 Natural Ways To Reduce Menopause Symptoms.

2. For more information about Lynda and how she supports women on their health journey, click here to learn more.

3. Interested in seeing if nutrition coaching with Lynda is right for you? Click here to book a free discovery call with Lynda.

Why You Can’t Lose Weight During Menopause—Until You Fix This One Thing

Are you eating well, exercising... and still gaining weight during menopause? You’re not alone—and the problem might not be your food choices. In this episode, I reveal the hidden connection between menopause sleep problems, hormonal changes, and stubborn weight gain—and what to do about it.

✨ You’ll learn:
 ✅ Why perimenopause and menopause insomnia make weight loss harder
✅ How cortisol and sleep affect belly fat and metabolism
✅ The role of estrogen in weight regulation
✅ How fixing your sleep can finally help you lose weight
✅ 11 powerful sleep hygiene tips to reset your hormones naturally

I also share the story of my client Tina, who did everything “right” but still couldn’t lose weight—until she started getting better sleep.

Whether you're struggling with perimenopause sleep problems, hot flashes, or constant fatigue, this episode will show you how to support your body, balance your hormones, and finally feel like yourself again.

When you're ready, here are 3 ways I can help you to feel your best during perimenopause and menopause:

1. Want more science-backed health tips? Click here to sign up for my free weekly newsletter for practical advice on navigating menopause with confidence:

2. Click here to get the free guide: 5 Natural Ways To Reduce Menopause Symptoms.

2. For more information about Lynda and how she supports women on their health journey, click here to learn more.

3. Interested in seeing if nutrition coaching with Lynda is right for you? Click here to book a free discovery call with Lynda.

Are you navigating menopause and struggling with anxiety? You’re not alone—and your diet could be playing a bigger role than you think.

In this episode, we explore the powerful connection between nutrition, anxiety, and menopause. You'll learn how specific foods and simple lifestyle habits can help ease anxious feelings—without relying on supplements or medication.

We dive into what the anxiety and menopause diet might look like, why gut health matters so much for mood, and how stress, hormones, and food all work together in this stage of life. Plus, I’ll share the story of Nancy, a client who found real relief through small but impactful changes in her daily habits.

👉 What you’ll learn in this episode:
• What does an anxiety diety for menopause really mean
• Why so many women experience increased anxiety in perimenopause and menopause
• Foods that support mood, calm the nervous system, and nourish hormonal health
• The connection between gut health, neurotransmitters, and mental well-being
• How to create a sustainable, stress-free eating routine that supports your mind and body

Whether you're already in menopause, approaching it, or supporting someone who is, this episode is packed with practical, compassionate insights.

👍 Like this episode? Don’t forget to subscribe and share with a friend who needs to hear this!

When you're ready, here are 3 ways I can help you to feel your best during perimenopause and menopause:

1. Want more science-backed health tips? Click here to sign up for my free weekly newsletter for practical advice on navigating menopause with confidence:

2. Click here to get the free guide: 5 Natural Ways To Reduce Menopause Symptoms.

2. For more information about Lynda and how she supports women on their health journey, click here to learn more.

3. Interested in seeing if nutrition coaching with Lynda is right for you? Click here to book a free discovery call with Lynda.