What if your neck pain, stiffness, or poor sleep during perimenopause isn’t just “getting older”… but your nervous system asking for support?

In this episode, I sit down with Anchorage-based chiropractor Dr. Aimee Burgess, founder of Gentle Roots Chiropractic, to explore how midlife hormonal shifts show up physically in the body. We talk about the physical changes women experience during midlife, particularly during perimenopause and menopause. Dr. Aimee emphasizes the importance of chiropractic care as a drug-free support system for managing symptoms such as pain, stiffness, and sleep issues. The discussion also covers the impact of hormonal shifts on physical health, the role of stress, and the importance of self-awareness in recognizing when to seek help. Dr. Aimee emphasizes the importance of collaboration with other healthcare practitioners to deliver comprehensive care for women at this stage of life.

💡 In this episode, we cover:

• How perimenopause and menopause show up as stiffness, pain, and posture changes
• The connection between spinal alignment and the autonomic nervous system
• Why chronic stress patterns get stored in the body
• Signs your body may need more than just another workout
• How chiropractic care supports sleep, digestion, and nervous system regulation
• When to collaborate with other providers for deeper healing

About Today’s Guest: Dr. Aimee Burgess

Dr. Aimee Burgess is the Founder & CEO of Gentle Roots Chiropractic in Anchorage, Alaska. She earned her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Life University in Atlanta, Georgia, and is nationally certified and licensed. Her practice is centered on holistic, whole-family care, with specialized training in prenatal and postnatal chiropractic, as well as infants and children.

Dr. Burgess has treated a wide range of pediatric concerns including colic, nursing challenges, ear infections, sleep disturbances, hyperactivity, and neuromuscular conditions. She is currently pursuing her pediatric diplomate through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association and has a strong passion for supporting children with neurodevelopmental challenges such as autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, Asperger’s, and sensory processing disorders.

🔗 Connect with Dr. Aimee Burgess

🌐 Website: https://gentlerootschiropractic.com
📺 YouTube: @GentleRootsChiropractic
📸 Instagram: @gentlerootschiro
📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1A59KJMwgu/?mibextid=wwXIfr

🔗 Resources / Links
📒 Download Dr. Aimee's tip sheet: https://theelevatedwomanproject.com/episode-22
💬 Book Your Personalized Wellness Assessment → https://l.bttr.to/uctL2
📋 Download the FREE DANRE™ Fasting Strategy Worksheet → https://theelevatedwomanproject.com/episode-16
🎧 Listen to all episodes → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoVU03xrDH8WODZsTZoQx0tUsvhT0XUui

Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:04 Understanding Midlife Changes in Women
09:30 The Role of Chiropractic Care
13:27 Hormonal Shifts and Physical Symptoms
17:58 Stress and Its Impact on Health
23:19 Recognizing Red Flags for Chiropractic Care
23:41 Collaboration with Other Health Practitioners

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Why do so many midlife women do everything “right” and still feel stuck?

In today’s episode, I share the story of a woman I saw in clinic who had lost 80 pounds, tried keto, exercised consistently, and taken the medications — yet she was still inflamed, exhausted, and confused about why her body would not respond the way it used to.

What became clear wasn’t a lack of discipline. It was a hormone shift being treated with willpower.

If you are in your 40s or beyond and feel like what worked at 25 no longer works now, this episode will help you understand why. We’re breaking down what actually happens inside the midlife body, and why chasing calories, cardio, or another plan often backfires during perimenopause and menopause.

💡 In this episode, we cover:

• Why dieting like you're 25 backfires after 40
• How over-restricting and excessive cardio can increase fat storage
• The hidden role cortisol plays in midlife weight gain
• Why insulin resistance changes everything
• Why hormone therapy alone is not the full solution
• The danger of chasing the scale instead of metabolic health
• 5 practical shifts you can start implementing today

🔗 Resources / Links

💬 Book Your Free Metabolic Reset Session → https://l.bttr.to/uctL2

📋 Download the FREE DANRE™ Fasting Strategy Worksheet → https://theelevatedwomanproject.com/episode-16

🎧 Listen to all episodes → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoVU03xrDH8WODZsTZoQx0tUsvhT0XUui

Chapters

00:00 Intro

00:47 Understanding the Struggles of Midlife Women

03:10 Hormonal Changes and Their Impact on Weight Loss

05:49 The Role of Stress in Weight Management

08:17 The Importance of Muscle and Metabolism

10:34 Navigating Hormone Replacement Therapy

13:15 The Scale and Its Misleading Nature

15:43 Strategies for Sustainable Health and Weight Loss

18:11 The Need for Support and Personalized Plans

📣 If this episode resonated with you, share it with a midlife woman who needs clarity instead of another diet.
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What happens when your body changes, but your leadership responsibilities grow?

In this episode, I sit down with executive stylist and image consultant Monique Ross, founder of MDOTROSS, to talk about the often unspoken reality many midlife women face. Your body is shifting, your role is expanding, and suddenly the clothes that once worked no longer feel aligned. We explore how style, confidence, and self-expression intersect during midlife and why dressing well is not vanity but strategy.

This conversation is for the woman standing in front of her closet thinking, nothing here reflects who I am now. It is about learning to stop fighting your body, reclaiming presence, and using style as a form of self-respect and self-care.

💡 In this episode, we cover:

• Why your wardrobe can feel out of sync during midlife transitions
• How body changes impact confidence, visibility, and leadership presence
• What wardrobe mapping really means and why it matters for women who lead
• Common style myths that keep professional women playing it safe
• How to dress the body you have now while honoring who you are becoming
• Simple ways to create a signature look that feels authentic and powerful

About today’s guest: Monique Ross

Monique Ross is the founder of MDOTROSS, a luxury style studio redefining personal style as a tool for transformation, confidence, and wellness. Her work supports women in leadership through intentional, elevated styling experiences that reflect who they are and where they are going.

Through expert wardrobe mapping, capsule curation, and signature VIP experiences, MDOTROSS helps women reclaim their time, presence, and power. This is not trend-driven fashion, but a personalized style system designed for clarity, confidence, and lasting influence.

🔗 Guest Resources

🌐 MDOTROSS Website → https://mdotross.com
📘 STYLE VISION BOARD WORKBOOK (FREE) → https://mdotross.com/collections/free-downloads/products/vision-board-workbook

🔗 Resources / Links

💬 Book Your Free Metabolic Reset Session → https://l.bttr.to/uctL2
🎧 Listen to all episodes → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoVU03xrDH8WODZsTZoQx0tUsvhT0XUui

Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:47 Introduction to Personal Style and Leadership
01:53 Monique's Journey and the Birth of MDOT Ross
03:39 Understanding Wardrobe Mapping
05:51 Signs Your Wardrobe Is Out of Alignment
07:56 Embracing Body Changes and Confidence
11:30 Transformative Client Stories
14:28 Style as Self Expression
20:20 Breaking Style Myths
23:16 The Discovery Process for Personal Style
27:01 Simple Steps to Start Your Style Transformation
30:44 Breaking Out of Style Comfort Zones
32:28 How to Work with Monique Ross

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If weight loss feels harder after 40, this episode is not about pushing harder or finding another plan. It is about what has to happen before weight loss can even begin to feel possible.

Most women do not fail because they lack effort. They fail because they skip the most important step: discovery. When your body is exhausted, inflamed, under-fueled, or chronically stressed, no plan will work the way it used to. The first shift is not fixing. It is understanding.

This episode walks you through what the first 30 days should actually focus on so your body stops resisting and starts responding.

💡 In this episode, we cover:

• Why weight loss feels harder after 40 even when you are trying
• The discovery phase most women completely skip
• How energy, sleep, stress, and nourishment affect fat loss
• What to pay attention to before changing your diet or workouts
• Why clarity matters more than motivation
• How the first 30 days set the tone for long-term results

🎯 Resources / Links:
💬 Book Your Free Metabolic Reset Session → https://l.bttr.to/uctL2
📋 Download the FREE DANRE™ Method Checklist → https://theelevatedwomanproject.com/episode-19
🎧 Listen to all episodes → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoVU03xrDH8WODZsTZoQx0tUsvhT0XUui

📣 If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who feels stuck and overwhelmed going into this next season.
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What if the reason results feel slow has nothing to do with discipline and everything to do with missing feedback?

Midlife bodies respond differently, and faster results come from understanding what your body is telling you, not from doing more or trying harder.

Most women are not stuck because they lack willpower. They are stuck because they are making decisions about food, fasting, workouts, and supplements without clear feedback from their body. When progress stalls, the instinct is to eat less, train harder, or chase another plan. Discipline without information leads to guessing, and guessing is exhausting.

This episode shifts the focus from restriction to awareness so your efforts actually work with your physiology.

💡 In this episode, we cover:

• Why discipline without information keeps women stuck

• The key metabolic signals your body is already giving you

• How blood sugar patterns impact fat loss and cravings

• Why low energy and poor recovery are stress signals, not laziness

• What body composition really tells you beyond the scale

• Which labs and symptoms matter most in midlife

• How to track progress without obsessing

• Why weight loss happens after regulation, not restriction

Resources / Links

💬 Book Your Free Metabolic Reset Session → https://l.bttr.to/uctL2

📋 Download my Metabolic Data Made Simple: 14-Day Worksheet→ https://theelevatedwomanproject.com/episode-18

🎧 Listen to all episodes → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoVU03xrDH8WODZsTZoQx0tUsvhT0XUui

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Metabolic Adaptation
01:28 Understanding Metabolic Adaptation
05:39 Hormonal Influences on Metabolism
08:58 Strategies for Effective Weight Management
09:56 Resources for Further Support

In this episode, I’m breaking down what’s really happening when you’ve been cutting calories, skipping meals, or fasting longer, and the scale still will not move.

Metabolic adaptation is your body’s protective response to prolonged under-eating. Your resting metabolic rate can slow, hunger hormones shift, cortisol rises, thyroid signaling can downshift, and you can end up feeling tired, bloated, wired, and stuck. This is not failure. This is physiology.

💡 In this episode, we cover:
• What metabolic adaptation is and why it happens
• Resting metabolic rate and how under-eating can slow it down
• The hormone shifts behind cravings, fatigue, and stalled progress
• Why midlife stress and hormone changes make this more common after 40
• Common signs of adaptation (coldness, mid-afternoon crashes, 3–4 a.m. wakeups, bloating)
• What to do instead: regulate blood sugar, increase protein, reduce stress signals, and rebuild safety

If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs to hear this. And don’t forget to hit like and subscribe so you don’t miss what’s coming next!

Resources / Links:
💬 Book Your Free Metabolic Reset Session → https://l.bttr.to/uctL2
📋 Download the FREE DANRE™ Fasting Strategy Worksheet → https://theelevatedwomanproject.com/episode-16
🎧 Listen to all episodes → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoVU03xrDH8WODZsTZoQx0tUsvhT0XUui

If you’re fasting but feel tired, bloated, anxious, or stuck with your weight, this episode will help you understand why. Fasting isn’t the problem. Fasting without understanding your midlife physiology is.

In this episode, I break down how fasting actually works in a woman’s body after 40, why long or aggressive fasts often backfire, and how to use fasting as a supportive tool instead of a source of stress.

💡 In this episode, we cover:
• What fasting actually does to insulin, hormones, and metabolism
• Why fasting feels harder in perimenopause and menopause
• The most common fasting mistakes midlife women make
• How to choose the right fasting window for your goal
• The difference between true hunger and blood sugar crashes
• What really breaks a fast and how to break it properly
• How to fast in a way that protects muscle, hormones, and energy

Resources / Links:
💬 Book Your Free Metabolic Reset Session → https://l.bttr.to/uctL2
📋 Download the FREE DANRE™ Fasting Strategy Worksheet → https://theelevatedwomanproject.com/episode-16
🎧 Listen to all episodes → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoVU03xrDH8WODZsTZoQx0tUsvhT0XUui

GLP-1 medications are everywhere, especially with oral options becoming more available. Many midlife women are being offered these medications without clear guidance on hormones, muscle, metabolism, or what happens when the medication stops.

💡 In this episode, we cover:
• The difference between oral and injectable GLP-1 medications
• Why midlife women respond differently than younger bodies
• How GLP-1s affect appetite, blood sugar, and muscle
• The biggest mistakes that lead to fatigue and weight regain
• How to protect metabolism while using GLP-1s
• Why GLP-1s are a tool, not a long-term fix

This conversation is about using GLP-1s strategically, not as a quick fix, so weight loss is sustainable and your body stays strong.

I’m opening a very small number of spots for women who want clarity instead of another reset.

I’m working with just 7 women in the new year for a Metabolic Roadmap Audit. Some spots are already taken, which means only few spots remain.

This is a personalized deep dive into your metabolism to understand where things may be off, including gut health, hormones, blood sugar, stress, and inflammation. You’ll walk away with a clear roadmap so you can finally work with your body instead of fighting it.

This is not a diet. It’s not a one-size-fits-all plan. It’s for women who are ready to stop guessing and start understanding what their body actually needs.

If this episode resonated with you, share it with another woman who might be about to jump into another January plan without answers. And make sure you’re following for more education on midlife hormones, metabolism, and gut health.

Resources / Links:
💬 Join the Metabolic Roadmap Audit → rejuvenatehealthakrlt.com/midlife-metabolic-awakening
🎧 Listen to all episodes → www.theelevatedwomanproject.com/podcast

As we close out 2025 and look ahead to a new year, many women are setting big intentions for their health. More energy. Weight loss. Feeling comfortable in their body again.

In this episode, I want to gently challenge the idea that the answer is another plan.

If your labs are “normal” but you still feel bloated, exhausted, foggy, or stuck with your weight, your body may be whispering before it screams. And often, those whispers start in the gut.

We talk about why gut health becomes such a critical root cause in perimenopause and menopause, how digestion, inflammation, hormones, and metabolism are deeply connected, and why chasing workouts or calories without supporting the gut often leads to frustration.

This conversation is not about fixing yourself. It’s about listening to what your body has been trying to tell you.

💡 In this episode, we cover:
• Why normal labs do not always mean optimal health
• Common gut-related symptoms women experience in midlife
• How gut health impacts energy, mood, hormones, and weight loss
• Why gut issues often show up more during perimenopause and menopause
• A new way to approach health goals going into the new year

As we move into January, I’m opening a very small number of spots for women who want clarity instead of another reset.

I’m working with just 7 women in the new year for a Metabolic Roadmap Audit. Some spots are already taken, which means only few spots remain.

This is a personalized deep dive into your metabolism to understand where things may be off, including gut health, hormones, blood sugar, stress, and inflammation. You’ll walk away with a clear roadmap so you can finally work with your body instead of fighting it.

This is not a diet. It’s not a one-size-fits-all plan. It’s for women who are ready to stop guessing and start understanding what their body actually needs.

If this episode resonated with you, share it with another woman who might be about to jump into another January plan without answers. And make sure you’re following for more education on midlife hormones, metabolism, and gut health.

Resources / Links:
💬 Join the Metabolic Roadmap Audit → rejuvenatehealthakrlt.com/midlife-metabolic-awakening
🎧 Listen to all episodes → www.theelevatedwomanproject.com/podcast

If you’re working out more than ever but seeing less progress, this episode will change how you think about midlife fitness.

In this episode, I break down why the workouts that worked in your 20s stop working after 40, and how hormonal shifts change your recovery, stress response, and metabolism. You’ll learn why pushing harder often backfires in midlife and how to train in a way that supports your hormones instead of fighting them.

We talk about the truth behind cardio, why strength training becomes your metabolic superpower, how recovery actually drives results, and how food and fuel play a bigger role than ever in this season of life.

💡 Here’s what we cover:
• Why workouts must change after 40
• The hidden ways cardio can stall fat loss in midlife
• How strength training protects hormones, joints, and metabolism
• Why recovery is not optional anymore
• How protein, carbs, and fats support hormone-friendly training
• A realistic weekly workout blueprint for women 40+

🎟️ Private Midlife Metabolism Webinar
I’m hosting a private midlife metabolism webinar for just 7 women, where we’ll talk about tools like hormone-friendly training, cortisol-aware cardio, recovery strategies, and metabolic resets in a way that actually works for your life and hormones.

Learn more and save your spot here:
👉 https://rejuvenatehealthakrlt.com/midlife-metabolic-awakening

Resources / Links:
💬 Book Your Free Metabolic Reset Session → https://l.bttr.to/uctL2
🎧 Listen to all episodes → www.theelevatedwomanproject.com/podcast

💖 If this episode helped you, please like, subscribe, and share it with another woman who needs to hear that her body is not breaking down. It’s evolving.