The Root Cause Medicine Podcast

Supercharge Your Metabolism During Perimenopause with Dr. Lara Briden


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In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, Dr. Carrie Jones sits down with Dr. Lara Briden to dive into the vital connection between metabolism, metabolic flexibility, and women's health during the perimenopausal transition. You'll hear them discuss:

  • Metabolic flexibility versus metabolic inflexibility

  • Reasons your metabolic health is declining

  • How to test your metabolism

  • The science behind perimenopause weight gain

  • Nutritional approaches to support your metabolic health

  • 5 nutrients your metabolism needs

  • Practical strategies for managing insulin resistance

Dr. Lara Briden is a naturopathic doctor, author, and women's health activist with over 25 years of experience in women's health. She has a strong background in science, sits on several advisory boards, and is the lead author of a couple of peer-reviewed papers about polycystic ovary syndrome. Her books, the Period Repair Manual, Hormone Repair Manual, and Metabolism Repair for Women, are practical guides to improving health through nutrition, supplements, and body-identical hormones.
Labs Mentioned

  • Fasting Insulin Test
  • Blood Sugar Test
  • HbA1c Test
  • Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) Test
  • Triglycerides Testing
  • Cholesterol Testing
  • Thyroid Testing
  • Anti-TPO

Guest Details:

  • Dr. Lara Briden’s Website, LinkedIn, Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Books, Podcast

Rupa Health Details:

  • Rupa Health's Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube
  • Rupa Health Reference Guide & Magazine
  • Dr. Carrie Jones Website, Instagram, Facebook & TikTok

Timestamps

02:00 - Understanding Metabolic Flexibility

07:11 - Why Is Your Metabolism Failing?

10:00 - Can You Test Your Metabolism?

18:59 - The Simple Metric That Beats BMI for Tracking Health

22:51 - What Happens to Women’s Bodies in Their 40s

25:28 - The Link Between PCOS and Perimenopause

30:03 - How to Eat Your Way Out of Insulin Resistance

35:48 - End Your Sugar Cravings

40:00 - 5 Nutrients Your Metabolism Needs

45:06 - Reversing Insulin Resistance

50:26 - Where Can You Find Dr. Lara Briden?

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