The Elise Tzurkov Podcast

For a long time, chronic stress kept me stuck in high gear. In this episode, I open up about how I finally broke out of survival mode.  I share the raw, hard-won work behind retraining my nervous system—including why trendy tools like a cold plunge are just small pieces of the puzzle rather than a magic fix. Tune in to learn how committing to daily regulation completely changed how I feel, heal, and show up in the world.

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Related Episode:

Nervous System & Mindset with Grant Dziak Spotify: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/rjxqX9LzN7b

Nervous System & Mindset with Grant Dziak Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/nervous-system-mindset-with-grant-dziak/id1778056130?i=1000770745673

Nervous System & Mindset with Grant Dziak YouTube: https://youtu.be/VCbrtqItlzE?si=5QSvQrXT_Y5mb7DJ

In this episode, I share what I learned from my most successful masterclass yet—and why the conversation around HRT has shifted. Many women have moved from fearing that HRT isdangerous to worrying it will cause weight gain, while others are being prescribed hormones without enough testing, careful dose adjustment, or a personalized.  In this episode, I reflecton the questions and concerns that surfaced during the masterclass, including why women can still feel exhausted, bloated, or wake at 3 a.m. even when their lab results are “normal.” I explain how symptoms can offer important clues, andconnect hormone therapy with gut health, blood sugar, stress, cortisol, and sleep. It’s a practical conversation for anyone navigating perimenopause or menopause and trying to make sense of the advice they’re hearing.

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Suggested Episode:

What the GUT is happening Spotify Episode: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/UZfHzwSP7Yb

What the GUT is happening? Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/what-the-gut-is-happening-gut-health-in-perimenopause/id1778056130?i=1000717652988

What the GUT is happening YouTube: https://youtu.be/WqoPSbIk0jw

Why does your body feel like it's working against you in perimenopause? In this episode, I explain that your metabolism has one job: making babies. When progesterone drops, it signals "it's not safe," and your body shifts into survival mode. That means low libido, stubborn belly fat, intense cravings and a shorter fuse. The fix isn't more cardio or fewer calories. I share simple ways to rebuild insulin sensitivity: eat three real meals, stop snacking, walk after eating, lift weights three days a week and wake at the same time every day. Your metabolism isn't against you. It's trying to protect you.

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The healthiest version of you after 40 isn’t built by eating less, chasing skinny, or playing by the old rules. In this episode I break down why lifting heavy, prioritizing protein, weighing your food, and ditching the bagel-scooping mentality are just the beginning. True transformation takes discipline, firm boundaries, and a stronger version of yourself to chase.  Consistency over perfection, always.  If you’re ready to stop settling for how you feel and start becoming the strongest, healthiest, most confident version of yourself, this is your wake-up call. Stop waiting for the perfect time.

Press play, take notes, and start showing up for the woman you’re becoming.

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What if putting yourself first means letting your family down? For many women, the fear of letting their family down makes their own health feel like the easiest thing to postpone—until “later” becomes another year of exhaustion, worry, and waiting.  In this episode, I make the case that caring for yourself isn’t abandoning your family. It’s making sure you can keep showing up for them without losing yourself in the process. You’ll hear why “my family needs me” can become a reason to ignoreyour own needs, how to start making space for your health without waiting for life to get easier, and why taking one step for yourself can be a gift to the people who love you. If choosing yourself feels selfish—or even frightening—this conversation may help you see it differently. What could change for you and your family if you stopped waiting to put your health first?

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Supportive Episode:

Important vs Priority: What’s REALLY holding you back with David Priemer YouTube: https://youtu.be/5IpOH8WVgzc

Important vs Priority: What’s REALLY holding you back with David Priemer Spotify Episode:  https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/3F8p7niJbYb

Important vs Priority: What’s REALLY holding you back with David Priemer Apple Podcast Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/important-vs-priority-are-you-aligned-whats-really/id1778056130?i=1000723859188

When life hits hard, your health habits can either hold youup or fall apart. In this episode, I share the raw story of sending my oldest off to university—and how that emotional transition became a lesson in nervous system regulation, self-care, and consistency. From hours of tears to the realities of perimenopause, I share how staying committed to my routines helped me move through a difficult season without losing myself. I also reflect on letting emotions surface, and why the habits you build before a crisis can carry you through. If you’ve ever wondered how to keep showing up when your heart is inpieces, this episode is a powerful reminder to keep the promises you make to yourself. What helps you stay grounded when life gets lifey?

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You don’t need another expert, another tip, or another deep dive—you may just need to start. In this episode, I share why so many women in perimenopause and menopause get stuck collecting information instead of taking action, and how a clear strategy can help quiet the noise and make progress feel possible. If you’re tired of spinning your wheels, this episode is your nudge to take the next step. What could change if you stopped researching and started today?

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Can a man understand menopause—or is that the wrong question? In this episode, I unpack a viral debate about who gets to help women through perimenopause and menopause, and what matters most: lived experience, expertise, or the willingness to listen and learn. Beneath the question is a bigger conversation about healthcare double standards, being dismissed, and finding support that truly helps. What matters more to you when choosing someone to support you: shared experience or how well they listen?

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Thanksgiving does not have to become the reason you lose momentum. If you are trying to lose weight or maintain it through the holidays, in this episode I break down the exactmindset shift that keeps one celebratory meal from turning into a full reset. This episode is about how to enjoy the food, thefamily, and the fun without waking up feeling miserable, guilty, or off track. I share the rule that changes everything and I walk you through how to approach holiday eating based on where you actually are in your journey.

If you have a holiday, birthday, trip, or big family event coming up, this is the reset you need. Perfect for women in perimenopause or menopause, or anyone who wants to get through the holidays without undoing their progress. Listen now, and head into the season with a plan you can actually stick to.

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The advice women hear about weight loss in midlife is missing the real problem - it is not just about food, it is about why you keep reaching for the chips, skipping the gym, and calling it "self-sabotage." In this episode I sit down with Coach France, one of the amazing coaches behind the scenes at FFWE, for a brutally honest conversation about the hidden patterns that keep high-functioning women stuck. France shares how her background in social work, counselling, and crisis interventionshaped the way she coaches women now, and why losing her mother to cancer made health, self-respect, and early intervention deeply personal. Together, they pull back the curtain on the mindset work that actually changes behavior -especially when life gets chaotic, your nervous system is fried, and willpower is nowhere to be found. 

If you have ever said, "I know what to do, I just can't make myself do it," this conversation will hit home. It is especially powerful for women in midlife who want better health, more confidence, and a way out of the cycle that keeps them starting over.

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