The Perimenopause Reset: Gut Health, Hormones & Metabolic Mastery for Women Over 40

Wake up tired… again? ☕ If you’re a woman in perimenopause or beyond, chances are your mornings feel harder than ever. That wired-but-tired cycle isn’t just “midlife”—it’s cortisol (your stress hormone) firing at the wrong times.

This short 3-minute audio reset is designed to:

✨ Calm your stress response before coffee

✨ Re-energize your morning without sugar or stimulants

✨ Set your cortisol rhythm so you feel steady instead of crashing

Inside, I’ll guide you through a simple breath, stretch, and focus ritual you can use every single morning. No fluff. No rules. Just 3 minutes to shift your energy curve so your body finally feels like it’s working with you, not against you.

🎧 Press play while you’re brushing your teeth, pouring your tea, or walking to the car—you’ll feel the difference right away.

💡 Want to know if cortisol is really driving your fatigue? Take my free Gut–Hormone Pattern Quiz (CLICK HERE) and discover which midlife pattern is running your energy.

Are your labs “normal” but you still feel exhausted, bloated, and stuck with stubborn midlife weight? In this episode of The Healing Table, functional nutritionist Miriam Faggett—also known as The Gut Health Nutritionist™—breaks down the exact labs she recommends for women in perimenopause and the ones you can skip.

You’ll learn:

✅ Why standard bloodwork often misses perimenopause imbalances

✅ The top 5 labs that actually explain fatigue, bloating, brain fog, hot flashes, and weight gain ✅ Which hormone tests are a waste of money—and what to do instead

✅ How to prioritize labs if you’re on a budget

✅ Practical next steps if your doctor keeps saying “everything looks fine”

If you’ve been searching for answers to midlife symptoms, this episode is your roadmap to clarity.

✨ Ready to take the first step? Take Miriam’s free Gut–Hormone Pattern Quiz and get a personalized 3-Day Reset based on your results.

Because thriving in perimenopause shouldn’t feel like guesswork—it just takes the right tools and the right labs.

Are you exhausted, foggy, and wondering if it’s burnout or perimenopause? In this episode, functional nutritionist Miriam Faggett unpacks the overlap between chronic stress, adrenal fatigue, and hormonal changes in midlife — and how to tell the difference.

You’ll learn:

✨ The key signs that point to burnout vs. perimenopause fatigue

✨ How hormone shifts in your 40s make stress feel heavier

✨ Red flags that it’s more than stress alone ✨ Practical steps to calm cortisol, restore energy, and sleep better

If you’ve been asking yourself ‘Why am I so tired?’ this episode is for you.

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Are you in your 40s and noticing heavier cycles, stubborn belly fat, mood swings, or constant fatigue? It might not “just be perimenopause.” The real culprit for many women is estrogen dominance — when estrogen and progesterone fall out of balance.

In today’s episode, I break down:

✔️ What estrogen dominance really is (and why it’s not simply “too much estrogen”)

✔️ The most common symptoms women experience in midlife

✔️ Why perimenopause makes this hormone imbalance so common

✔️ The gut-liver connection and how it impacts estrogen clearance

✔️ Natural nutrition & lifestyle strategies to finally find relief

✨ You don’t have to “just deal with it.” With the right gut and hormone support, you can feel lighter, calmer, and more energized through your 40s and beyond.

👉 Take my FREE Gut–Hormone Archetype Quiz to discover your unique gut–hormone pattern + get a personalized reset plan: [Quiz Link]

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🌸 About Your Host I’m Miriam Faggett, Functional Nutritionist & Gut–Hormone Health Coach for women 40+. I help midlife women restore digestion, balance hormones, and finally feel at home in their bodies again.

Are you in your 40s and noticing heavier cycles, stubborn belly fat, mood swings, or constant fatigue? It might not “just be perimenopause.” The real culprit for many women is estrogen dominance — when estrogen and progesterone fall out of balance.

In today’s episode, I break down:

✔️ What estrogen dominance really is (and why it’s not simply “too much estrogen”)

✔️ The most common symptoms women experience in midlife

✔️ Why perimenopause makes this hormone imbalance so common

✔️ The gut-liver connection and how it impacts estrogen clearance

✔️ Natural nutrition & lifestyle strategies to finally find relief

✨ You don’t have to “just deal with it.” With the right gut and hormone support, you can feel lighter, calmer, and more energized through your 40s and beyond.

👉 Take my FREE Gut–Hormone Archetype Quiz to discover your unique gut–hormone pattern + get a personalized reset plan: [Quiz Link]

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🌸 About Your Host I’m Miriam Faggett, Functional Nutritionist & Gut–Hormone Health Coach for women 40+. I help midlife women restore digestion, balance hormones, and finally feel at home in their bodies again.

Are your labs “normal,” but you still feel bloated, exhausted, or stuck in your own body? Welcome to The Perimenopause Reset — the podcast that uncovers the missing link between gut health, hormones, and midlife symptoms.

Hosted by Miriam Faggett, MS — Functional Nutritionist & Gut-Hormone Specialist, this show is your weekly guide to finally understanding why fatigue, cravings, stubborn weight gain, hot flashes, and brain fog show up during perimenopause — and what you can actually do about them.

In each episode, Miriam dives into the science of the gut–hormone connection, sharing practical steps to:

• Calm bloating and restore digestion
• Balance estrogen, cortisol, and insulin naturally
• Beat the 2 PM energy crash and improve sleep
• Reset metabolism for midlife weight loss
• Regain confidence and energy without restrictive diets

✨ If you’re ready to feel lighter, stronger, and more vibrant in perimenopause — this is your reset plan.

👉 Take the free Gut–Hormone Pattern Quiz to find your unique reset path: [CLICK HERE]

👉 Subscribe now so you never miss an episode!

Are you eating healthy — salads, smoothies, ‘light’ meals — but still feel completely drained? You’re not alone. In this episode of The Perimenopause Reset Podcast, Miriam (the Gutty Nutritionist) reveals the #1 gut mistake that keeps women in midlife exhausted, bloated, and running on empty — and why this mistake is even more damaging during perimenopause.

You’ll learn:

⚡ The most common “healthy eating” habit that secretly steals your energy

⚡ How perimenopause hormones like estrogen, progesterone, and cortisol make fatigue worse

⚡ Real-life meal examples that backfire on women over 40

⚡ The 3-step gut reset formula that restores steady energy

✨ FREE QUIZ → Discover your Gut–Hormone Pattern + get your personalized reset plan: CLICK HERE

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Hosted by Miriam Faggett, functional nutritionist & gut-hormone health coach for women 40+. Miriam helps midlife women overcome fatigue, bloating, and stubborn weight gain by restoring gut health and balancing hormones naturally.

👉 Subscribe & follow The Perimenopause Reset Podcast for weekly gut + hormone reset strategies that help you thrive in midlife instead of feeling stuck.

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Welcome to The Perimenopause Reset — the podcast that helps midlife women beat the dreaded afternoon slump and reclaim energy, focus, and balance during perimenopause.

I’m Miriam Faggett, MS, Functional Nutritionist & Gut-Hormone Specialist, and I help women 40+ overcome the daily crash that leaves them drained, foggy, and craving sugar or caffeine.

Each episode breaks down what’s really happening inside your body during that 2–4 PM crash:

• Blood sugar swings and how they trigger energy dips
• Hormone shifts in cortisol, estrogen, and insulin that sabotage focus
• Gut health imbalances that fuel fatigue and cravings
• Simple nutrition & lifestyle resets that restore steady energy

If you’re tired of surviving on coffee, fighting brain fog, or feeling wiped out every afternoon, this show will help you reset your metabolism, balance your hormones, and thrive in perimenopause — naturally.

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Are you in perimenopause and feeling frustrated with your body? You're not alone! Many women experience weight gain, stubborn belly fat, mood swings, and fatigue without understanding the root cause. It's often not just your hormones—it’s your gut health.

In this episode, we're diving deep into the powerful connection between your gut and your hormones. We'll explore the four common gut-hormone archetypes that are sabotaging your well-being. By identifying your unique pattern, you can stop guessing and start healing.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Insulin-Inflamed: Learn why your body is clinging to weight and what you can do about it.
• Cortisol-Wired: Uncover the link between chronic stress and your digestive symptoms.
• Low-Stomach-Acid: Find out why bloating and slow digestion are slowing down your metabolism.
• Estrogen-Stuck: Understand how your gut bacteria could be making your perimenopause symptoms worse.

Ready to find out your archetype and finally get answers?

[Take the FREE Gut-Hormone Archetype Quiz now to get your personalized plan!] [Link to Quiz]

Tune in and empower yourself with the knowledge to balance your hormones and transform your health from the inside out.

Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts!

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Think your hot flashes, belly fat, or mood swings are just about hormones? Think again — your gut could be the root cause.

In this video, Functional Nutritionist Miriam Faggett explains how gut health and hormone balance are deeply connected, especially during perimenopause. You’ll learn why gut imbalances can trigger stubborn symptoms — and what you can do to restore harmony, improve digestion, and feel better from the inside out.

💡 Inside you’ll discover: 1️⃣ How the gut controls estrogen metabolism 2️⃣ Why a sluggish gut can cause bloating, fatigue, and mood swings 3️⃣ The role of the microbiome in hot flashes, weight gain, and brain fog 4️⃣ The “estrobolome” — the gut bacteria that directly affect your hormones 5️⃣ My top strategies to heal your gut for balanced hormones

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