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The Thyroid (and Hormone) Fixer Podcast: Thyropause, Menopause, Metabolism and How to Fix It

The Thyroid (and Hormone) Fixer Podcast: Thyropause, Menopause, Metabolism and How to Fix It

667. Why Perimenopause Exposes Everything Your Body Can No Longer Carry

Sep 22, 2026 · 45m

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Perimenopause can change everything from your energy and sleep to your metabolism, hormones, and libido, but the answer isn’t always another supplement or protocol. In this episode, I’m joined by Bria Gadd, the Period Whisperer, to talk about what’s happening in the body during this transition and why so many women feel like their old strategies suddenly stop working. We talk about Bria’s “health debt” concept, building the right foundation before adding hormones or peptides, the role of progesterone, nutrition, fasting, strength training, and how to know when it’s time to look deeper. It’s a practical conversation about working with your body instead of constantly trying to push through…