‣ Book Your COMPLEMENTARY CONSULATION and CALORIE CALCULATION call:- how much & what to eat🍴🌮- exercise & lifestyle recommendations🚶‍♀️🏋🏽‍♀️- specific resources to support you on your journey📕https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Take The Fat Loss Fix Quiz: https://1ck2gu1qfir.typeform.com/menometabolismThere’s been a lot of panic online lately about lead in protein powder — but here’s the truth: that’s not where most of your exposure is coming from.In this episode, we’re cutting through the fear and diving into the facts about lead exposure, where it really comes from, how it impacts your body, and how to safely support detoxification.

You’ll learn:

✅ The top hidden sources of lead exposure (hint: it’s not your smoothie)

✅ How lead affects hormones, metabolism, and inflammation

✅ The nutrients and daily habits that help your body eliminate heavy metals naturally

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by all the headlines, this episode will help you understand what actually matters — and how to protect your health without the fear.

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(00:00) – Intro: The Truth About Lead in Protein Powders

(02:22) – Common Sources of Lead Exposure

(05:34) – How Lead Affects Hormones, Fat Loss & Detoxification

(09:57) – Who’s Most at Risk for Lead Buildup

(10:34) – How to Support Lead Clearance Naturally

(11:51) – Liver, Gut & Detox Pathway Support

(14:45) – Simple Lifestyle Swaps to Reduce Exposure

(17:05) – Stress, Movement & Detox: Why Basics Matter Most

(21:37) – Protein Powders Steph Recommends & Final Thoughts

CONNECT WITH ME ONLINE:‣ Book a COMPLEMENTARY CONSULATION and CALORIE CALCULATION call:- how much you should eat🍴- what you should eat 🌮- exercise adjustments🏋🏽‍♀️- lifestyle recommendations🚶‍♀️- specific resources to support you on your journey📕https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Check out our BRAND NEW workout subscription: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.trainerize.me/profile/vitalityoet/?planGUID=b020a7cf27f6453b9d29ca3dc9bbaf37&mode=checkout⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Join our community! Metabolism and Menopause by Vitality - Secrets for Fat Loss: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://m.facebook.com/groups/969761266958379⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Apply for coaching with us! - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/d/386-k9q-4cg/coaching-application-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Our Website! - https://www.vitalityoet.com/‣ Learn more about DUTCH hormone testing with VitalityOET - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.loom.com/share/a567d01c12b44aaf855dcf3d9049d537⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Menopause supplements (use code VITALITY10 for 10% off your order) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shop.nutritiondynamic.com/collections/all⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/vitalityoet.stephanie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Listen the Podcast on Apple or Spotify: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7erYECmZG7JHyzFePoaybe?si=ad89a3c7d408496eApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-metabolism-and-menopause-podcast/id1683220450‣ All other links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/vitalityoetstephanie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Ema

‣ Book Your COMPLEMENTARY CONSULATION and CALORIE CALCULATION call:- how much & what to eat🍴🌮- exercise & lifestyle recommendations🚶‍♀️🏋🏽‍♀️- specific resources to support you on your journey📕https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Take The Fat Loss Fix Quiz: https://1ck2gu1qfir.typeform.com/menometabolismYou started progesterone HRT hoping to finally sleep better, calm your anxiety, and feel balanced again…But instead? You feel worse.

In this episode, I’m breaking down why progesterone therapy can actually backfire in some women — and how to fix it.

You’ll learn:

💥 The 4 most common reasons progesterone makes symptoms worse

🧠 How histamine, cortisol, and nutrient deficiencies change how your body processes it

⚖️ What to do so you can actually reap the benefits of progesterone without feeling moody, puffy, or anxious

If you’ve ever wondered, “Why do I feel worse on something that’s supposed to help me?” — this one will make everything click.

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) – Intro: Why You Feel Worse on Progesterone HR

(02:23) – When Progesterone Backfires: Hormone Imbalance & Dosage Issues

(06:27) – How Gut, Liver & Stress Impact Progesterone Tolerance

(07:07) – Progesterone, Histamines & Glutamate Explained

(10:15) – Nutrients That Help Your Body Use Progesterone Properly

(11:08) – The Role of Cortisol, Stress & Detox Pathways

(16:02) – Bioidentical vs Synthetic Progesterone

(17:18) – How to Make Progesterone Work for You

(25:34) – Final Thoughts: Root Causes, Recovery & Next StepsCONNECT WITH ME ONLINE:‣ Book a COMPLEMENTARY CONSULATION and CALORIE CALCULATION call:- how much you should eat🍴- what you should eat 🌮- exercise adjustments🏋🏽‍♀️- lifestyle recommendations🚶‍♀️- specific resources to support you on your journey📕https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Check out our BRAND NEW workout subscription: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.trainerize.me/profile/vitalityoet/?planGUID=b020a7cf27f6453b9d29ca3dc9bbaf37&mode=checkout⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Join our community! Metabolism and Menopause by Vitality - Secrets for Fat Loss: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://m.facebook.com/groups/969761266958379⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Apply for coaching with us! - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/d/386-k9q-4cg/coaching-application-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Our Website! - https://www.vitalityoet.com/‣ Learn more about DUTCH hormone testing with VitalityOET - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.loom.com/share/a567d01c12b44aaf855dcf3d9049d537⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Menopause supplements (use code VITALITY10 for 10% off your order) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shop.nutritiondynamic.com/collections/all⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/vitalityoet.stephanie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Listen the Podcast on Apple or Spotify: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7erYECmZG7JHyzFePoaybe?si=ad89a3c7d408496eApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-metabolism-and-menopause-podcast/id1683220450‣ All other links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/vitalityoetstephanie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠----© 2025 Stephanie Crassweller & VitalityOET

‣ Book Your COMPLEMENTARY CONSULATION and CALORIE CALCULATION call:- how much & what to eat🍴🌮- exercise & lifestyle recommendations🚶‍♀️🏋🏽‍♀️- specific resources to support you on your journey📕https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Take The Fat Loss Fix Quiz: https://1ck2gu1qfir.typeform.com/menometabolismMost women think ovarian aging only matters if you want babies. But when your ovaries age faster, your whole body pays the price. Estrogen is protective for your brain, your mood, your bones, your heart, even your metabolism. The earlier that estrogen fades, the earlier all those protections are gone.

In this episode I cover:

- The risks of early ovarian aging

- What causes early ovarian aging

- How to slow it down

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) – Intro: What Is Early Ovarian Aging

(01:07) – Why Estrogen Loss Impacts Every System

(04:51) – How Stress & Trauma Accelerate Ovarian Aging

(07:39) – The Role of Cortisol, Inflammation & Mitochondria

(10:51) – How Declining Estrogen Affects Brain & Mood

(14:05) – Why Midlife Stress Makes Symptoms Worse

(15:11) – How to Slow Ovarian Aging Naturally

(21:17) – Lifestyle, Nutrition & Hormone Support Strategies

(23:39) – Final Message: You’re Not Broken — You Can RebuildCONNECT WITH ME ONLINE:‣ Book a COMPLEMENTARY CONSULATION and CALORIE CALCULATION call:- how much you should eat🍴- what you should eat 🌮- exercise adjustments🏋🏽‍♀️- lifestyle recommendations🚶‍♀️- specific resources to support you on your journey📕https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Check out our BRAND NEW workout subscription: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.trainerize.me/profile/vitalityoet/?planGUID=b020a7cf27f6453b9d29ca3dc9bbaf37&mode=checkout⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Join our community! Metabolism and Menopause by Vitality - Secrets for Fat Loss: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://m.facebook.com/groups/969761266958379⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Apply for coaching with us! - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/d/386-k9q-4cg/coaching-application-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Our Website! - https://www.vitalityoet.com/‣ Learn more about DUTCH hormone testing with VitalityOET - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.loom.com/share/a567d01c12b44aaf855dcf3d9049d537⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Menopause supplements (use code VITALITY10 for 10% off your order) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shop.nutritiondynamic.com/collections/all⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/vitalityoet.stephanie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Listen the Podcast on Apple or Spotify: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7erYECmZG7JHyzFePoaybe?si=ad89a3c7d408496eApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-metabolism-and-menopause-podcast/id1683220450‣ All other links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/vitalityoetstephanie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠----© 2025 Stephanie Crassweller & VitalityOET

‣ Book Your COMPLEMENTARY CONSULATION and CALORIE CALCULATION call:- how much & what to eat🍴🌮- exercise & lifestyle recommendations🚶‍♀️🏋🏽‍♀️- specific resources to support you on your journey📕https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Take The Fat Loss Fix Quiz: https://1ck2gu1qfir.typeform.com/menometabolismIt’s more than just hair.

The shedding, the thinning at your temples, the loss of volume that makes you feel like your hair just isn’t yours anymore—it’s not vanity.

It’s a signal.

We’ve been told hair loss in midlife is “just hormones.”

But the truth? It’s not just estrogen or progesterone quietly declining—it’s the way your whole system responds to change.

Stress, thyroid shifts, nutrient depletion, blood sugar swings, even how you’re eating and exercising all join the conversation happening at the root.

In today’s episode, we’re tracing the full story behind hair loss in perimenopause:

• How hormonal shifts—especially falling estrogen and progesterone—set the stage for thinning.
• The role stress, cortisol, and inflammation play in sending follicles into “survival mode.”
• Why iron, protein, and micronutrients like zinc, selenium, and vitamin D are the unsung heroes of regrowth.
• How under-eating, overtraining, or unstable blood sugar quietly tells your body, “Now’s not the time to grow.”
• And why circulation, gut health, and scalp tension can make or break the healing process.

Because hair loss after 40 isn’t random—it’s your body speaking through your roots.

When you learn to listen, support, and nourish instead of fight, your hair can recover—slowly, steadily, from the inside out.

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) – Intro: Why Hair Loss Happens in Perimenopause & Menopause

(01:52) – The Hormonal Causes of Thinning Hair

(07:35) – How Stress & Cortisol Trigger Hair Shedding

(11:29) – Nervous System Regulation, Sleep & Recovery

(18:55) – Key Nutrients for Hair Growth (Iron, Protein, B Vitamins & More)

(24:06) – Under-Eating, Blood Sugar & Inflammation

(36:09) – Exercise, Circulation & Scalp Health

(54:44) – Long-Term Healing, Consistency & Final AdviceCONNECT WITH ME ONLINE:‣ Book a COMPLEMENTARY CONSULATION and CALORIE CALCULATION call:- how much you should eat🍴- what you should eat 🌮- exercise adjustments🏋🏽‍♀️- lifestyle recommendations🚶‍♀️- specific resources to support you on your journey📕https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Check out our BRAND NEW workout subscription: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.trainerize.me/profile/vitalityoet/?planGUID=b020a7cf27f6453b9d29ca3dc9bbaf37&mode=checkout⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Join our community! Metabolism and Menopause by Vitality - Secrets for Fat Loss: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://m.facebook.com/groups/969761266958379⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Apply for coaching with us! - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/d/386-k9q-4cg/coaching-application-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Our Website! - https://www.vitalityoet.com/‣ Learn more about DUTCH hormone testing with VitalityOET - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.loom.com/share/a567d01c12b44aaf855dcf3d9049d537⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Menopause supplements (use code VITALITY10 for 10% off your order) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shop.nutritiondynamic.com/collections/all⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/vitalityoet.stephanie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Listen the Podcast on Apple or Spotify: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7erYECmZG7JHyzFePoaybe?si=ad89a3c7d408496eApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-metabolism-and-menopause-podcast/id1683220450‣ All other links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/vitalityoetstephanie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠----© 2025 Stephanie Crassweller & VitalityOET

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You go in for your annual labs, and a few days later, the nurse calls: “Your cholesterol is high.”

Instant panic. Your mind jumps straight to heart attack, clogged arteries, or medication.

And the most frustrating part? You’re doing everything “right.”

You’re eating clean, exercising, maybe even cutting back on sugar and carbs.

So why, suddenly in midlife, do cholesterol numbers seem to creep higher — even when nothing in your lifestyle has changed?

Here’s the truth: it’s not just about what’s on your plate. It’s about what’s happening with your hormones.

Because in midlife, cholesterol isn’t just a diet story — it’s a hormone story.

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) – Intro: Why Cholesterol Rises in Midlife

(01:28) – The Hormone Connection to Cholesterol

(04:12) – How Estrogen Decline Changes Fat & Cholesterol Levels

(05:54) – The Role of Stress, Cortisol & Midlife Metabolism

(08:02) – Common Myths About Cholesterol

(16:14) – The Truth About Statins & Mitochondrial Health

(18:22) – How to Improve Cholesterol Naturally

(29:18) – Final Thoughts & Next Steps

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You go in for your annual labs, and a few days later, the nurse calls: “Your cholesterol is high.”

Instant panic. Your mind jumps straight to heart attack, clogged arteries, or medication.

And the most frustrating part? You’re doing everything “right.”

You’re eating clean, exercising, maybe even cutting back on sugar and carbs.

So why, suddenly in midlife, do cholesterol numbers seem to creep higher — even when nothing in your lifestyle has changed?

Here’s the truth: it’s not just about what’s on your plate. It’s about what’s happening with your hormones.

Today, we’re unpacking:

• Why cholesterol rises in menopause (even with a healthy lifestyle)
• The real connection between estrogen and cholesterol
• What your labs actually mean — beyond “total cholesterol”
• How to support healthy levels without extreme restriction or fear

Because in midlife, cholesterol isn’t just a diet story — it’s a hormone story.

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) – Intro: Why Cholesterol Rises in Midlife

(01:28) – The Hormone Connection to Cholesterol

(04:12) – How Estrogen Decline Changes Fat & Cholesterol Levels

(05:54) – The Role of Stress, Cortisol & Midlife Metabolism

(08:02) – Common Myths About Cholesterol

(16:14) – The Truth About Statins & Mitochondrial Health

(18:22) – How to Improve Cholesterol Naturally

(29:18) – Final Thoughts & Next Steps

CONNECT WITH ME ONLINE:

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‣ Our Website!

https://www.vitalityoet.com/

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https://shop.nutritiondynamic.com/collections/all

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© 2025 Stephanie Crassweller & VitalityOET

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Take The Fat Loss Fix Quiz: https://1ck2gu1qfir.typeform.com/menometabolism

Most women think menopause is something that happens way later — in their 50s. But what no one tells you is that the first stage of this transition, perimenopause, can start much earlier — even in your mid-30s to early 40s.

And here’s the kicker: it often sneaks up on you. Suddenly your cycle shifts, your moods swing, and your body doesn’t respond to the things that used to work. You’re left wondering, “Is something wrong with me?”

Today, we’re unpacking:

• What early perimenopause actually is

• The first symptoms you may notice

• How it impacts hormones, energy, and even weight

• And most importantly — how to stay on top of things so you don’t feel blindsided.

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) – Intro
(01:25) – What Happens in Early Perimenopause
(03:36) – How Hormones Begin to Change
(06:26) – The Role of Stress, Cortisol & Metabolism
(10:36) – Why Old Fat Loss Strategies Stop Working
(18:38) – How to Support Your Hormones Naturally
(25:10) – Advocating for Your Health & Moving Forward

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“Here’s a stat that will stop you in your tracks: over 90% of women over 40 never lose their belly fat.

Think about that for a second.Nine. Out of ten.

I’m guessing you’re nodding your head like, ‘Yup, that’s me. I’ve tried everything—eating clean, cutting carbs, doing the workouts—and this stubborn belly fat just will not budge.’

You start to wonder: ‘Is my body broken? Is this just my new normal? Do I have to give up and accept this version of me?’

I want you to hear me loud and clear: you are not broken.

What you’re up against is something called metabolic resistance. And once you understand what’s blocking your body from burning fat, you can finally start working with your body instead of fighting against it.”

In this episode I cover the 5 biggest factors preventing fat loss and causing metabolic resistance in women over 40 (and no it’s not carbs) and of course how to over come them!

TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) – Intro
(00:49) – Why 90% of Women Over 40 Struggle to Lose Belly Fat
(05:08) – What Is Metabolic Resistance?
(07:29) – How Hormone Shifts Block Fat Loss
(19:02) – Chronic Stress & Cortisol Overload
(28:05) – The Power of Sleep, Recovery & Nighttime Habits
(33:05) – Inflammation: The Hidden Fat Loss Blocker
(43:29) – Gut & Detox Pathway Dysfunction
(47:25) – The 5 Big Barriers to Fat Loss (Recap & Takeaways)

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Today, we’re talking about something that confuses and frustrates so many women in perimenopause and menopause: the scale.

You might be doing everything “right” — eating well, moving your body, tracking macros — yet the number on the scale barely budges. Meanwhile, you know your clothes are fitting differently, your energy is shifting, and your body is changing in ways the scale just can’t capture.

If you’ve ever felt discouraged because the scale doesn’t seem to reflect your hard work, this episode is for you. We’re breaking down why your weight can stall even while you’re losing fat, what causes those “whoosh” moments, and how to track real progress that actually matters.

Today I cover:

- If you really can lose fat if the scale isn’t budging

- How to get the scale to work in your favour and stop the fluctuations

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) – Intro

(01:05) – Why the Scale Doesn’t Reflect Fat Loss

(03:10) – What’s Really Happening Inside Fat Cells

(06:10) – The “Whoosh” Effect Explained(09:50) – How Hormones & Your Cycle Affect the Scale

(13:00) – Better Ways to Measure Progress

(17:00) – Why Perimenopause Makes Weight Loss Harder

(19:05) – How to Reduce Scale Fluctuations Naturally

(25:15) – Common Fat Loss FAQs + Final Takeaways

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© 2025 Stephanie Crassweller & VitalityOET

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We hear all the time about high cortisol being the enemy — but what about when cortisol is too low?

Low cortisol isn’t balance. It’s burnout. And it’s one of the biggest reasons women feel exhausted, foggy, and stuck no matter how hard they work.

In this episode, I break down:

- What low cortisol really means on a DUTCH test

- The hidden causes that push your adrenals into “survival mode”

- Why low cortisol wrecks energy, hormones, and fat loss

- Practical ways to restore balance through nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle shifts

If you’ve been “doing everything right” and still feel tired, puffy, or stuck… this might be the missing piece.

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) - Intro

(00:50) - Why Low Cortisol is just as bad as High Cortisol

(03:08) - The different phases of our nervous system

(10:12) - What Low Cortisol actually means

(12:05) - What causes Low Cortisol?

(26:14) - How to improve Low Cortisol NATURALLY

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- specific resources to support you on your journey📕https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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‣ Join our community! Metabolism and Menopause by Vitality - Secrets for Fat Loss: https://www.facebook.com/groups/969761266958379

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‣ Our Website! - https://www.vitalityoet.com/

‣ Learn more about DUTCH hormone testing with VitalityOET - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.loom.com/share/a567d01c12b44aaf855dcf3d9049d537⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

‣ Menopause supplements (use code VITALITY10 for 10% off your order) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shop.nutritiondynamic.com/collections/all⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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‣ WATCH the podcast on YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@metabolismandmenopausepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

‣ All other links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/vitalityoetstephanie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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© 2025 Stephanie Crassweller & VitalityOET