What if everything you’ve heard about menopause was wrong—or worse, outdated?

Dr. Jordan Robertson, a seasoned naturopathic doctor and evidence-based hormone expert, joins me to cut through the confusion around perimenopause, mood swings, weight gain, and hormone therapy. 

We talk about why women over 40 feel like strangers in their own bodies, how stress and muscle mass impact symptoms, and why most supplements are a waste of your money.

This isn’t about random weight gain or "just getting older." It’s about power, science, and taking your health seriously. If you’re done feeling lost and are ready to advocate for yourself, this conversation will change the way you think about aging—and your options.

In this Episode:

• 00:00 – Jen introduces Dr. Jordan Robertson and the real talk on hormones, perimenopause, and midlife weight gain.
• 01:38 – Who this show is for—and why weight loss over 40 needs a different approach.
• 02:36 – Dr. Jordan shares why she shifted her entire practice to focus on menopause care.
• 04:48 – What’s really happening during perimenopause: the hormone crash course every woman needs.
• 07:52 – Why your menopause experience isn’t like your friend’s—and never will be.
• 09:48 – Do stress and strength training actually influence your symptoms? The answer is yes—and here’s why.
• 12:42 – Building resilience: how movement, self-compassion, and even pull-up bands change your brain.
• 15:33 – Mood swings, sleep issues, and why it’s more than just “being hormonal.”
• 18:30 – The trap of one-size-fits-all care—and what women really need in midlife.
• 19:15 – Start here: simple ways to build emotional resilience (even if you’ve tried before).
• 22:40 – Supplements vs. HRT: what actually works—and how to stop wasting money.
• 25:42 – Hormone therapy decoded: safety, myths, and how to ask for what you need.
• 29:14 – “Why did my friend get a patch and I got a cream?”—How prescribing habits shape your care.
• 32:20 – Is menopausal weight gain real? Yes—but it’s not what you think.
• 36:46 – The sneaky life shifts that drive weight gain (retirement, wine, and olive oil included).
• 38:32 – Why estrogen protects your shape—and what happens when it’s gone.
• 41:20 – The truth about visceral fat, aging, and why a few pounds in your hips isn’t the problem.
• 43:08 – Radical responsibility vs. blame—what it really takes to reclaim your health.
• 45:05 – Where to follow Dr. Jordan and dig deeper into evidence-based menopause care.
• 46:39 – Jen’s final takeaway: why women over 40 need real information—and real support.

Episode Resources:

• Connect with Dr Jordan Robertson:

👉 Instagram

👉 Podcast – Real Integrative Medicine

👉 Website

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