You're working out, watching your carbs, saying no to wine (mostly)...So WHY does your body feel like it’s on strike?

If you're in perimenopause, welcome to the hormonal circus—where your thyroid and adrenals are the ringleaders of chaos.

In this episode, we’re breaking down:

- Why your body’s acting like a moody teenager with a broken metabolism

- How stress turns your thyroid into a couch potato

- How your thyroid can literally stress you out

- What your other hormones are doing to contribute to the gong show

-The sneaky reason your fat-burning switch is stuck on “off”

-And what to do when your hormones are basically ghosting your efforts

If you’ve ever said “I swear my body’s gaslighting me,” this one’s for you. You're not crazy. You're just in perimenopause—and your hormones are being a little dramatic.

Supplement Guide: https://www.vitalityoet.com/menopausesupplements

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) - Intro

(01:58) - Overview of Thyroid + Adrenals

(03:55) - The connection between thyroid, stress & the adrenals

(09:23) - Hypothyroidism

(18:20) - Hyperthyroidism

(26:45) - Causes of Thyroid issues

(35:10) - How does all connect to Menopause?

(51:31) - How to support your Thyroid and improve your stress response

(01:02:20) - Getting your blood markers tested

(01:05:20) - Final thoughts + reminders

CONNECT WITH ME ONLINE:

‣ Fill out our Complimentary Health Assessment to receive customized guidelines for:

- how much you should eat🍴

- what you should eat 🌮

- exercise adjustments🏋🏽‍♀️

- lifestyle recommendations🚶‍♀️

- specific resources to support you on your journey📕

https://forms.gle/4LMFxT7Jk23Yphq46

‣ 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

‣ Schedule a FREE consultation call -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

‣ 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

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

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

----

© 2025 Stephanie Fusnik & VitalityOET

Most women aren’t told that perimenopause doesn’t just begin with hot flashes—it often starts silently in your 30s, long before your periods stop. And what’s worse? Your symptoms keep shifting… leaving you confused, exhausted, and feeling like nothing is working.

In today’s episode, we’re breaking the silence and exposing the 4 stages of perimenopause no one talks about—from the very first subtle hormone shifts to the final transition into menopause. You'll learn how each stage impacts your metabolism, mood, weight, energy, sleep, and more.

Whether you're noticing changes for the first time or deep in the hormonal storm, this episode will help you finally make sense of what your body is going through—so you can respond with clarity instead of confusion.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

- The earliest signs of perimenopause (that often get dismissed or misdiagnosed)

- How estrogen, progesterone, and cortisol change through each stage

- Why fat loss feels harder—and what to do based on your stage

- The real reason your symptoms keep shifting

- How to support your body, hormones, and mindset no matter where you are

🎧 Listen if you're wondering…

- “Why do I feel off even though I’m still getting a period?”

- “Why is my weight creeping up even though I haven’t changed anything?”

- “Why do I feel like a totally different person month to month?”

- This episode is here to help you feel empowered, not gaslit—because your body is changing, and you deserve to understand how and why.

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) - Intro

(01:39) - Overview of today's episode

(02:20) - Stage 1

(06:10) - Stage 2

(14:30) - Stage 3

(29:10) - Stage 4

(37:00) - Final thoughts + reminders

CONNECT WITH ME ONLINE:

‣ Fill out our Complimentary Health Assessment to receive customized guidelines for:

- how much you should eat🍴

- what you should eat 🌮

- exercise adjustments🏋🏽‍♀️

- lifestyle recommendations🚶‍♀️

- specific resources to support you on your journey📕

https://forms.gle/4LMFxT7Jk23Yphq46

‣ 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

‣ Schedule a FREE consultation call -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

‣ 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

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

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

----

© 2025 Stephanie Fusnik & VitalityOET

You’re eating gluten-free, low-sugar, high-protein everything.Smoothies. Bars. Wraps. Veggie chips. Even the yogurt says “gut health!” But your digestion’s a mess, your cravings won’t quit—and fat loss feels impossible.

Here’s the harsh truth: most of what’s marketed as “healthy” is ultra-processed junk in disguise. And it could be wrecking your hormones, metabolism, and fat-burning ability—especially after 40.

In this episode, I’m exposing:

- Why processed foods—even the “clean” ones—keep you overeating

- How they sneakily disrupt hunger hormones like leptin and ghrelin

- The surprising way they spike insulin and inflammation (even if they’re low-carb)

- Why they’re absorbed faster, leave you hungrier, and slow digestion

- The misleading labels behind your “health foods” (I’m looking at you, protein bars)

And no—you don’t have to be perfect. But if your food is more lab than farm, it might be time to rethink what’s really “healthy.”

This one might sting a little… but it’ll set you free.

Press play to uncover what’s really going on with your plate—and how to fix it without dieting harder.

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) - Intro

(01:46) - What is food processing & the different ways to do it

(06:06) - The impacts of food processing on your body (whole foods vs processed)

(14:24) - Inflammation, fat loss & processed foods

(20:07) - Should you only have whole foods?

(26:21) - How to find your balance between whole vs. processed foods

(28:55) - Final thoughts

CONNECT WITH ME ONLINE:

‣ Fill out our Complimentary Health Assessment to receive customized guidelines for:

- how much you should eat🍴

- what you should eat 🌮

- exercise adjustments🏋🏽‍♀️

- lifestyle recommendations🚶‍♀️

- specific resources to support you on your journey📕

https://forms.gle/4LMFxT7Jk23Yphq46

‣ 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

‣ Schedule a FREE consultation call -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

‣ 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

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

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

----

© 2025 Stephanie Fusnik & VitalityOET

Today’s episode is an interview I did with my friend Kim (on her podcast - link below).

We both shared about our journey in faith and how it has impacted our lives in all areas like entrepreneurship, relationships, fitness, fears and identity.

I share how I have used principles that I have learned to tackle self-sabotage with clients and some tactical actions we do with clients to rebuild their confidence.

We shared our vulnerable experience on how we moved away from Christianity and then made our way back and how it has made us strong, fit and fearless.

I hope this episode helps you in some way shape or form.

CONNECT WITH KIM:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimhyneshealth/

Podcast: https://kimhynes.com/podcast

And David Perceived He Was King Book: https://a.co/d/f83PGhf

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) - Intro

(02:27) - Start of the episode

(08:09) - Steph & Kim's start with Faith & God

(16:50) - Getting negative comments & reactions about your Faith

(19:12) - Sharing your faith with others & strengthening your identity

(27:10) - God will never give you more than you can handle

(30:40) - Authenticity & learning to be yourself

(34:50) - Navigating body image and loving life without obsessing over fitness

(39:42) - More on identity

(45:25) - Advice for anyone wanting to get more into their faith

(50:15) - Final thoughts

CONNECT WITH ME ONLINE:

‣ Fill out our Complimentary Health Assessment to receive customized guidelines for:

- how much you should eat🍴

- what you should eat 🌮

- exercise adjustments🏋🏽‍♀️

- lifestyle recommendations🚶‍♀️

- specific resources to support you on your journey📕

https://forms.gle/4LMFxT7Jk23Yphq46

‣ 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

‣ Schedule a FREE consultation call -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

‣ 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

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

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

----

© 2025 Stephanie Fusnik & VitalityOET

You’ve cut carbs, pushed harder in workouts, tried every supplement under the sun…

And still, the weight won’t budge.If you’ve been diagnosed with PCOS—or even just suspect it—this episode is a must-listen.

Because here’s the truth no one told you:PCOS isn’t one condition. It’s FOUR completely different types.

And if you’re following a plan that doesn’t match your root cause… it’s no wonder your body isn’t responding.

In this episode, we break down:

- The 4 distinct types of PCOS (and how to tell which one you are)

- Why one-size-fits-all plans don’t work for PCOS weight loss

- The specific fat loss fix for each type (yes, it’s that personalized)

- Common mistakes women make when trying to manage PCOS with diet, workouts, and supplements

- Why it’s not your fault if you're doing "all the right things" and not seeing results

This isn’t about quick fixes or fads—it’s about working with your hormones, not against them.

🎧 Tune in and finally get the clarity (and strategy) you’ve been missing.

Inflammation Episode: https://youtu.be/flwJyJNG7Wc

Improving Insulin Resistance Episode: https://youtu.be/Wu2wPrkDP-0

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) - Intro

(01:36) - Overview of PCOS

(03:03) - Symptoms of PCOS

(05:03) - What are the 4 types and what causes them?

(21:20) - How you can naturally improve your PCOS symptoms

(38:15) - Conventional forms of medical treatment

(40:52) - Final thoughts + reminders

CONNECT WITH ME ONLINE:

‣ Fill out our Complimentary Health Assessment to receive customized guidelines for:

- how much you should eat🍴

- what you should eat 🌮

- exercise adjustments🏋🏽‍♀️

- lifestyle recommendations🚶‍♀️

- specific resources to support you on your journey📕

https://forms.gle/4LMFxT7Jk23Yphq46

‣ 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

‣ Schedule a FREE consultation call -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

‣ 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

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

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

----

© 2025 Stephanie Fusnik & VitalityOET

You’ve seen the highlight reels—bump pics, nursery tours, cute little booties. But what about the stuff no one posts? Like the hormonal chaos, postpartum identity crisis, or the mental load of trying to do it all?

In this raw and heartwarming episode, I sit down with my two incredible friends, Becca and Liz from Fit Mom, to talk about the real journey through preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum—as moms, as women, and as entrepreneurs.

We’re pulling back the curtain on:

- The silent struggles of postpartum no one warns you about

- What we wish we knew before getting pregnant

- Navigating hormonal shifts and mental health after baby

- Balancing business and motherhood without losing yourself

- Learning how to rest, heal, and not rush the “bounce back”

Whether you're thinking about trying for a baby, currently pregnant, knee-deep in postpartum, or just trying to find your footing again—this one’s for you.

Grab your matcha (or your cold coffee you reheated twice), and come hang with us for some laughs, tears, and the kind of truth-telling every woman deserves to hear.

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) - Intro

(02:34) - Who are Becca & Liz?

(09:44) - Preparing your body for pregnancy & the health of your child

(27:28) - How to handle Postpartum so you can feel your best

(44:44) - Following your purpose and doing what's best for you

(56:00) - Giving yourself credit & being proud of yourself

(59:21 )- Final thoughts + where to connect with Becca & Liz (links below)

CONNECT WITH BECCA & LIZ:

‣ Becca's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehormonequeen/⁠

‣ Liz's Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thepoopqueen/

‣ The Health Revival Show (Becca and Liz's Podcast):Spotify: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-health-revival-show/id1492747637

Apple: https://open.spotify.com/show/5HUm3k84HHsDNM9FgnBB8J

CONNECT WITH ME ONLINE:

‣ Fill out our Complimentary Health Assessment to receive customized guidelines for:

- how much you should eat🍴

- what you should eat 🌮

- exercise adjustments🏋🏽‍♀️

- lifestyle recommendations🚶‍♀️

- specific resources to support you on your journey📕

https://forms.gle/4LMFxT7Jk23Yphq46

‣ 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

‣ Schedule a FREE consultation call -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

‣ 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

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

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

----

© 2025 Stephanie Fusnik & VitalityOET

You’re doing everything “right”… but the belly fat won’t budge, cravings rage on , and your body feels like it’s working against you.

In this episode, we reveal a hidden hormonal player that could be at the root of it all: androgens — the group of “male” hormones that can quietly wreak havoc in the female body 💣.

We cover:

🔹 The real reason androgens rise in women over 35

🔹 How they trigger fat storage, cravings, and inflammation

🔹 Why this isn’t about being “too manly” — and how women with low progesterone or insulin resistance are most at risk

🔹 Natural and strategic ways to rebalance these hormones and reclaim your metabolism ⚖️🔥

This is the hormone conversation most women never hear — but desperately need to.🎧💛

8 week coaching program: https://www.vitalityoet.com/hormone-8week-program

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) - Intro

(01:33) - Overview Androgens (and 8-week program reminder)

(03:41) - High Androgen symptoms & how it affects your results

(07:57) - What causes high Androgens?

(16:00) - Testing Androgen levels & finding the root cause

(18:20) - How do we begin fixing high Androgens?

(26:10) - Final thoughts + reminders

CONNECT WITH ME ONLINE:

‣ Fill out our Complimentary Health Assessment to receive customized guidelines for:

- how much you should eat🍴

- what you should eat 🌮

- exercise adjustments🏋🏽‍♀️

- lifestyle recommendations🚶‍♀️

- specific resources to support you on your journey📕

https://forms.gle/4LMFxT7Jk23Yphq46

‣ 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

‣ Schedule a FREE consultation call -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

‣ 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

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

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

----

© 2025 Stephanie Fusnik & VitalityOET

Join our limited time 8 week fat loss program here: https://www.vitalityoet.com/hormone-8week-program

You’re over 40, doing “all the right things” and still struggling to lose weight—this episode is your wake-up call.⁠

Cortisol, your stress hormone, might be the real culprit behind your stalled fat loss. And no, it’s not just about feeling stressed—this goes deeper.

We’re talking blood sugar chaos, muscle breakdown, hormone hijacking, and metabolic mayhem.

In this episode, I’m breaking down:

💥 How cortisol directly shuts off your fat-burning switch

💥 What increases cortisol (that will shock you)

💥 The sneaky way stress impacts estrogen, thyroid, and insulin (your fat loss friends!)

💥 Why high cortisol leads to cravings, belly fat, and burnout

💥 The overlooked symptoms of cortisol dysregulation most women ignore

💥 What to do right now to get cortisol back on your side

And no—you don’t have to give up your coffee or quit your job to fix it. 😉⁠

This is for the woman who's tired of blaming herself and ready to finally understand the real reason her body is resisting fat loss. It’s not your willpower—it’s your hormones.⁠

🎧 Tune in to reclaim your energy, metabolism, and hormonal harmony—one simple shift at a time.

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) - Intro

(01:38) - Overview of Cortisol

(03:39) - How Cortisol blocks your fat burning pathway

(15:39) - Symptoms & causes of cortisol issues

(28:20) - How to address & improve your cortisol

(38:09) - Final thoughts + reminders

CONNECT WITH ME ONLINE:

‣ Fill out our Complimentary Health Assessment to receive customized guidelines for:

- how much you should eat🍴

- what you should eat 🌮

- exercise adjustments🏋🏽‍♀️

- lifestyle recommendations🚶‍♀️

- specific resources to support you on your journey📕

https://forms.gle/4LMFxT7Jk23Yphq46

‣ 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

‣ Schedule a FREE consultation call -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

‣ 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

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

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

----

© 2025 Stephanie Fusnik & VitalityOET

You’re eating salads. You’re skipping dessert.

You even tried that "miracle" fast everyone’s raving about.

And STILL—your jeans are judging you from the closet.

If it feels like your fat-burning switch broke after 40, you’re not wrong. There’s a sneaky little hormone called insulin quietly sabotaging your results—and no one warned you about it.

In this episode, we’re spilling the (low-glycemic) tea on:

- What insulin actually does (it’s not just a “diabetes thing”)

- How it turns into your metabolism’s worst frenemy when it stays too high

- Why midlife fat gain isn’t your fault—and definitely isn’t just about willpower

- The real reason “eat less, move more” is a total fail after 40

- And yes—you can lower insulin without giving up carbs or living off black coffee and willpower

Bottom line? You don’t have to punish your body into fat loss. You just need to understand what it’s been trying to tell you.

So grab your coffee (with cream, I’m not judging) and tune in—because this one might just change how you think about weight loss forever.

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) - Intro

(01:37) - Overview Blood Sugar & Insulin

(02:40) - Fat Burning Vs Fat Storing Pathway

(07:07) - How does Insulin work & affect our body?

(13:42) - Where does Estrogen & Menopause fit into this?

(16:02) - How to improve Insulin & get into Fat Burning Mode

(33:45) - Final thoughts + reminders

CONNECT WITH ME ONLINE:

‣ Fill out our Complimentary Health Assessment to receive customized guidelines for:

- how much you should eat🍴

- what you should eat 🌮

- exercise adjustments🏋🏽‍♀️

- lifestyle recommendations🚶‍♀️

- specific resources to support you on your journey📕

https://forms.gle/4LMFxT7Jk23Yphq46

‣ 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

‣ Schedule a FREE consultation call -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

‣ 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

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

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

----

© 2025 Stephanie Fusnik & VitalityOET

Feel like your body’s holding onto fat like it’s saving up for a long winter? You’re eating “healthy,” working out, and still—nothing budges. What gives?!

In this episode, we’re talking about estrogen—yep, the hormone we love to hate—and how it can quietly sabotage your fat-burning efforts when it’s out of balance. Think of estrogen like Goldilocks: too much or too little, and things go sideways.

We’ll laugh (because if we don’t, we’ll cry), get real about the bloaty, frustrating truth of hormonal weight, and most importantly—empower you with the knowledge to finally stop blaming yourself and to take action, working with your body rather than against it.

If you've ever thought, “Maybe I’m just broken,” this episode will remind you: You’re not broken. You’re just missing the full story.

Supplement Guide: https://www.vitalityoet.com/menopausesupplements

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) - Intro

(01:33) - Overview of Low Estrogen & Fat Loss

(02:34) - Do you have symptoms of low estrogen?

(04:31) - Side effects or Low Estrogen

(08:40) - How does Estrogen affect Fat Loss?

(11:03) - Ways to improve Low Estrogen

(23:30) - Final thoughts + reminders

CONNECT WITH ME ONLINE:

‣ Fill out our Complimentary Health Assessment to receive customized guidelines for:

- how much you should eat🍴

- what you should eat 🌮

- exercise adjustments🏋🏽‍♀️

- lifestyle recommendations🚶‍♀️

- specific resources to support you on your journey📕

https://forms.gle/4LMFxT7Jk23Yphq46

‣ 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

‣ Schedule a FREE consultation call -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

‣ 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

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

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

----

© 2025 Stephanie Fusnik & VitalityOET