Fitness expert Denise Grixti joins Michelle in this episode. They discuss why traditional health advice is sabotaging women in perimenopause and what women should be doing instead. Denise also shares her personal journey to becoming a metabolic detective and talks about how you can do the same. This episode will change how you think about your changing body and give you practical knowledge on how to work WITH your hormones instead of against them.

Denise Reveals:

• Why stress management the foundation of hormonal balance

• Why traditional health and fitness advice doesn’t work for women

• How your coffee timing matters

• Where you can expect to see the first signs of hormonal improvements

• How blue light is destroying your sleep

• How to become your own metabolic detective

• Why small steps create lasting change

BEST MOMENTS

"Hormones control whether you're burning sugar or whether you're burning fat. So even from a weight loss perspective, it's not just about weight, you wanna make sure that you're losing the correct weight."

"I love teaching women how to become their own metabolic detective. That way they can navigate their way through their issues and their hormonal imbalances."

"The first place you're gonna see results is in your sleep, your mood, your hunger, your energy, and your cravings. That's the first place it's gonna show up, not on the scale."

"Everything is connected to stress. Everything is connected to stress management, and that is like the under layer of everything."

"Coffee on an empty stomach is gonna trigger a massive cortisol response and going through perimenopause and menopause. As women, we become more reactive to stress."

"Now is the time not to pour from an empty cup. If you fill your cup first, you are gonna have so much more energy, patience, to give with your family."

"This is not a phase that we should look at with such doom and gloom. This is actually a time for empowerment. It's a time to connect to our bodies again."

EPISODE RESOURCES

https://www.dngfitness.com/

https://www.dngfitness.com/peri-menopause-academy-for-busy-women

HOST BIO

Michelle is a highly respected Physiotherapist and Menopause Wellbeing Practitioner with over two decades of experience in the health and wellness industry. After experiencing seven years of debilitating symptoms herself before realising it was perimenopause, Michelle has since dedicated her career to helping other women navigate this transformative stage of life. Her personal journey fuels her passion for educating and empowering women, as well as training businesses and health professionals through her specialised menopause and wellbeing workshops. A best-selling author and sought-after speaker, Michelle combines deep clinical expertise with relatable, real-world experience. Through her podcast, "Menopause - The Real Deal," she offers evidence-based guidance, authentic conversations, and practical strategies. Listeners trust Michelle for her empathetic understanding and her commitment to helping women thrive, making her a leading voice in the menopause space.

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