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by Michele Scarlet
If your doctor’s wellness advice actually worked for women over 40, you wouldn’t be here.I’m Michele Scarlet; Functional Medicine Practitioner specializing in women’s health, metabolic function, and hormone regulation in midlife.I don’t manage symptoms or normalize fatigue, brain fog, weight gain, or declining health as “just getting older.”On this podcast, I break down what’s actually happening inside the female body after 40; from hormones and metabolism to stress, detoxification, weight loss, and longevity.New Episodes Weekly
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- 5 days ago24 min
Turning 40 as a Woman: Aging, Body Changes & Why We Stop Giving a F*ck | Midlife Unfiltered
🎙️ YOUR TURN! What's the WEIRDEST thing you've noticed about getting older? The random chin hair? Looking down and seeing your mother's hands? Realizing your idea of a wild Friday night is being in bed by 9? Leave Michele and Bria a voice note! We might share your story in an upcoming episode. 👉 https://www.speakpipe.com/MicheleScarlet WHAT THE F*CK. I'M 40. 🎂😂 And here's the best part… this episode is coming out on Michele's actual 40th birthday! One minute you're 25, drinking tequila until 4 a.m., and the next you're 40, raising three kids, discovering rogue chin hairs, and wondering when exactly you became the adult in the room. Welcome to another episode of Midlife Unfiltered, where Michele Scarlet and Bria Gadd are talking about turning 40, aging as a woman, the unexpected changes that come with midlife, and why getting older is simultaneously hilarious, terrifying, and kind of amazing. Michele is officially entering her forties, while Bria is approaching 45. Together, they're comparing notes on what nobody warned them about. We're talking about: 🎂 Turning 40 and wondering how the hell it happened so fast. 😂 Random chin hairs, gray hairs, and the weird physical changes of aging. 👵 Looking at your hands and suddenly seeing your mother. 🍷 Why a night out at 40 requires a two-day recovery plan. 👀 The freedom of caring less about other people's opinions. 💸 Spending ridiculous amounts of money trying to look younger. 🩸 And one of the most outrageous beauty trends we've ever discussed: menstrual blood facials. YES, REALLY. But underneath all the laughter is something every woman approaching 40, 45, or 50 can relate to. You don't necessarily feel older on the inside. You still feel like YOU. So why does time suddenly seem to be moving so fast? And maybe the greatest gift of getting older isn't looking younger. Maybe it's finally knowing who you are and not giving a damn what everyone else thinks. 🍿 WATCH MIDLIFE UNFILTERED ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXyXbAdzQeVw Midlife Unfiltered is a series within the Body Freedom Podcast featuring Michele Scarlet and Bria Gadd. Unscripted conversations about relationships, motherhood, sex, aging, body image, and everything women are thinking but rarely say out loud. Your group chat just got a microphone. 🎙️ Chapters: 00:00 Turning 40: Why Does It Feel So Weird? 01:45 Why Do We Still Feel 25 in Our Heads? 02:46 The Emotional Whiplash of Turning 40 03:31 Why Does Time Move Faster as We Get Older? 05:40 Chin Hairs and Unexpected Changes After 40 07:06 When Your Hands Start Looking Like Your Mother's 07:39 Why Women Stop Caring What Others Think 09:13 Gray Hair and Aging in Your Forties 23:40 The Most Outrageous Anti-Aging Beauty Discussion 25:02 The Best Thing About Turning 40
- 5 days ago24 min
I Had a Bad Reaction to Botox… So Why Do I Still Want It? | Midlife Unfiltered
🎙️ YOUR TURN! Have you tried Botox? Would you ever get it? Or are you determined to age naturally? Tell us what you REALLY think about Botox, wrinkles, and getting older. Leave Michele and Bria a voice note. We might share your story in an upcoming episode! 👉 https://www.speakpipe.com/MicheleScarlet I had a bad reaction to Botox. My face swelled up. I stopped getting injections. So why, years later, am I looking at my forehead wrinkles and thinking… maybe just a LITTLE Botox? 😂 Welcome to another episode of Midlife Unfiltered, where Michele Scarlet and Bria Gadd are getting brutally honest about Botox after 40, aging naturally, cosmetic procedures, and the complicated relationship women have with their changing faces. Michele opens up about her history with Botox, the reaction that made her stop, and why turning 40 has brought back the temptation to try it again. Bria has a different perspective. And what starts as a conversation about forehead wrinkles quickly becomes a much bigger discussion about beauty standards, self-confidence, judgment, and why women feel the need to justify what they do with their own bodies. We're getting into: 💉 Botox after 40: Would we do it, and is it worth it? 😳 Michele's personal experience with Botox and facial swelling. 🪞 Why seeing wrinkles in photos can mess with your confidence. 👀 Aging naturally vs. cosmetic treatments: Why does everyone have an opinion? 🔥 Breast implants, explant surgery, fillers, and the beauty decisions we reconsider as we get older. 💰 If money were no object, what cosmetic procedures would we actually consider? 🤫 Why women sometimes hide their beauty treatments from friends and family. ❤️ Can you love yourself AND still want to change something about your appearance? This isn't a Botox tutorial or another anti-aging lecture. It's two girlfriends having the conversation so many women are having privately. Because maybe the real question isn't whether we should get Botox. Maybe it's why we feel like we have to defend our decision either way. 🍿 WATCH MIDLIFE UNFILTERED ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXyXbAdzQeVw Midlife Unfiltered is a series within the Body Freedom Podcast featuring Michele Scarlet and Bria Gadd. Unscripted conversations about relationships, motherhood, sex, aging, body image, and all the things women are thinking but rarely say out loud. Your group chat just got a microphone. 🎙️ Chapters: 00:00 Why I'm Thinking About Botox Again 01:14 My Bad Reaction to Botox 02:09 Why I Still Want Botox After 40 03:34 Botox, Beauty Standards and Personal Choice 04:47 My Breast Implant and Explant Story 06:06 Why I Changed My Beauty Routine 10:51 My $500 Skincare Confession 12:20 Aging, Neck Wrinkles and Skincare 19:05 Why Women Hide Cosmetic Treatments 20:10 What Would We Change If Money Were No Object?
- 1 weeks ago20 min
Why Don't I Want Sex Anymore? Low Libido, Marriage & Life After 40 | Midlife Unfiltered
🎙️ YOUR TURN! Have you ever wondered, "Why don't I want sex anymore?" Was it your hormones? Your relationship? Exhaustion? Or did you just completely lose your sex drive? Leave Michele and Bria a voice note! Tell us what changed, what worked, or what you wish more women talked about. We might share your story in an upcoming episode. 👉 https://www.speakpipe.com/MicheleScarlet Why don't I want sex anymore? Is losing your libido after 40 normal? And what happens when you love your partner but have absolutely NO interest in having sex? Welcome to Episode 3 of Midlife Unfiltered: Your Group Chat Just Got a Microphone! Michele Scarlet and Bria Gadd are getting VERY personal about low libido, sexless relationships, marriage, motherhood, perimenopause, and why so many women feel like their sex drive has completely disappeared. Bria kicks things off with a question women everywhere are quietly asking themselves: "Am I dead inside?" She opens up about how spending years believing it was normal not to want sex affected her understanding of her own sexuality, and how her experience of desire changed when she entered a relationship with a woman. Michele shares the reality of intimacy after having children, breastfeeding, feeling touched out, and sometimes feeling like a stranger in her own body. And then things get interesting. 🔥 Why do women lose interest in sex, even in happy relationships? 💔 What if your low libido isn't about hormones but about your relationship? 🧠 How do motherhood, mental load, exhaustion, and stress affect sexual desire? 📅 Should married couples actually schedule sex? 👀 What's the difference between wanting to be desired and actually feeling desire? 💋 Can masturbation help you reconnect with your sexuality? 🌸 How do perimenopause, low estrogen, vaginal dryness, and painful sex affect libido? ❤️ What happens when you stop feeling sexy in your own body? From debating whether scheduling sex is romantic or ridiculous to talking about masturbation, hormone replacement therapy, and rediscovering intimacy after 40, Michele and Bria aren't holding anything back. This isn't another lecture about how to fix your sex drive. It's an honest, funny, sometimes uncomfortable conversation about the things women experience but rarely admit out loud. Because maybe you're not dead inside. Maybe there's a lot more going on than you realize. 🎧 EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 Am I Dead Inside? Why Women Lose Their Sex Drive 01:10 Is Low Libido Always a Hormone Problem? 01:43 Why Bria Thought Not Wanting Sex Was Normal 03:28 Is It Low Libido or the Wrong Relationship? 04:09 Feeling Desired vs. Actually Feeling Desire 05:03 Motherhood, Mental Load & Sexual Desire 06:56 Why Women Need More Than Help Around the House 08:08 What Actually Turns Women On? 09:05 Breastfeeding, Body Image & Feeling Touched Out 10:25 Should Couples Schedule Sex? 11:19 Michele and Bria Disagree About Scheduling Intimacy 12:05 Responsive Desire & Reconnecting With Your Partner 12:55 Rediscovering Intimacy After 40 13:39 Masturbation & Understanding Your Own Desire 14:21 What If Your Relationship Is the Problem? 15:28 Sexual Shame & Talking About What You Want 15:57 Perimenopause, Hormones & Low Libido 16:43 Hormone Replacement Therapy & Vaginal Dryness 17:10 When Sex Hurts: Painful Intercourse 18:19 Feeling Disconnected From Your Body 18:48 Reconnecting With Yourself Before Your Partner 19:51 Have You Ever Lost Your Libido? 🎥 WATCH MIDLIFE UNFILTERED ON YOUTUBE https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXyXbAdzQeVw ABOUT MIDLIFE UNFILTERED Your group chat just got a microphone. Join Michele Scarlet and Bria Gadd for nine unfiltered conversations about sex, relationships, motherhood, aging, body image, and everything women think about but don't always say out loud. No scripts. No filters. Just two girlfriends having the conversations you wish you could join. Follow the Body Freedom Podcast so you don't miss the next episode of Midlife Unfiltered!
- 1 weeks ago25 min
Why Do Women Stay in Toxic Relationships? Red Flags We Ignored | Midlife Unfiltered
🎙️ YOUR TURN! What's the biggest red flag you ignored in a relationship? The controlling partner? The toxic friendship? The person who made you feel like you were always the problem? Leave Michele and Bria a voice note. We might share your story in an upcoming episode! 👉 https://www.speakpipe.com/MicheleScarlet Why do women stay in toxic relationships? Why do we ignore red flags, make excuses for controlling partners, and struggle to set boundaries even when we know something isn't right? And why does it sometimes take YEARS to realize how much of ourselves we've lost? Welcome to Episode 2 of Midlife Unfiltered, where Michele Scarlet and Bria Gadd are talking about toxic relationships, emotional manipulation, people-pleasing, and the things women tolerate to keep everyone else happy. Bria shares what it was like spending nearly two decades in a relationship where she was told she was too loud, shushed for singing in the car, and slowly learned to make herself smaller. Michele opens up about her own experience with a controlling partner, including jealousy, threats, having her phone searched, and constantly walking on eggshells. And it raises some uncomfortable questions. 🚩 What are the red flags of a controlling relationship? 💔 Why do women stay with partners who make them unhappy? 🤐 How does people-pleasing turn into losing your identity? 🔥 What happens to your confidence and sexuality when you're constantly being criticized? ✋ Why is setting boundaries with family, friends, and partners so difficult? 👀 Why do some relationships fall apart the moment you start standing up for yourself? This isn't another relationship expert telling you to recognize five red flags and walk away. It's two women talking about what they actually experienced, what they tolerated, and what they wish they'd understood sooner. Because sometimes you don't realize how toxic a relationship was until you're finally out of it. And sometimes the hardest person to forgive is yourself. If you're a woman over 40 navigating relationships, divorce, friendships, boundaries, or simply learning how to put yourself first, this conversation is for you. 🎧 EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 When Someone Makes You Feel Too Loud 02:35 Why Do Women Stay in Controlling Relationships? 04:40 The Little Things That Slowly Become Red Flags 06:03 Jealousy, Control, and Walking on Eggshells 08:43 The Exhaustion of Constantly Keeping the Peace 11:00 Why We Don't Recognize Our Own Unmet Needs 13:17 Sexual Shame and Feeling Unsafe in a Relationship 14:27 What Happens After You Leave a Toxic Relationship? 17:40 Setting Boundaries and Losing Friendships 19:41 People-Pleasing vs. Actually Having Boundaries 21:38 Why Setting Boundaries Feels So Uncomfortable 23:18 Why It's So Easy to Judge Someone Who Stays 25:32 How Do You Support Someone in a Toxic Relationship? 27:45 What Did You Put Up With for Too Long? 🎥 WATCH MIDLIFE UNFILTERED ON YOUTUBE https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXyXbAdzQeVw ABOUT MIDLIFE UNFILTERED Your group chat just got a microphone. Join Michele Scarlet and Bria Gadd for nine unfiltered conversations about sex, relationships, motherhood, aging, body image, and everything women think about but don't always say out loud. No scripts. No filters. Just two girlfriends having the conversations you wish you could join. Follow the Body Freedom Podcast so you don't miss the next episode of Midlife Unfiltered!
- 1 weeks ago25 min
Being a Girl Is Hard: First Periods, Tampon Disasters & Everything Nobody Told Us | Midlife Unfiltered
🎙️ YOUR TURN! "I was today years old when I learned..." What's something about your body you wish you'd learned YEARS ago? Leave Michele and Bria a voice note! We might share your story in an upcoming episode. 👉 https://www.speakpipe.com/MicheleScarlet Remember getting your first period? Trying to figure out how to use a tampon? Or experiencing a moment so embarrassing you still cringe thinking about it 30 years later? 😂 Being a girl is HARD. And somehow, we were expected to figure it all out ourselves. Welcome to Episode 1 of Midlife Unfiltered: Your Group Chat Just Got a Microphone! Michele Scarlet and Bria Gadd are kicking off this nine-part series with a hilarious, completely unfiltered conversation about growing up female and all the things nobody prepared us for. We're talking about: 🩸 First periods, tampon disasters, and embarrassing school memories 😂 The mortifying moments we still haven't recovered from 🤦♀️ What our mothers never explained about our bodies 🔥 Awkward sex education, female pleasure, and the things we learned WAY too late 💬 Raising daughters and having conversations we never got to have growing up From Michele's disastrous attempt to go swimming with a tampon to Bria's menstrual pad flying out of her school backpack, nothing is off-limits. And just wait until you hear the story about a mother buying vibrators for her daughter's friends. You genuinely cannot make this stuff up. Whether you're in your 40s, navigating midlife, raising daughters, or just looking for a podcast that feels like hanging out with your girlfriends, you're going to feel right at home. 🎧 EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 Why Were We Never Taught About Our Bodies? 02:43 First Periods, Tampons & Embarrassing Stories 06:04 How Do We Talk to Our Daughters About Periods? 08:00 What Did Sex Education Leave Out? 10:27 PMS, Hormones & Understanding Your Cycle 13:44 Period Shame & Growing Up Female 17:40 Pap Smears, Female Anatomy & Awkward Questions 21:39 Female Pleasure & What Women Learned Too Late 🎥 WATCH MIDLIFE UNFILTERED ON YOUTUBE https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXyXbAdzQeVw ABOUT MIDLIFE UNFILTERED Your group chat just got a microphone. Join Michele Scarlet and Bria Gadd for nine unfiltered conversations about sex, relationships, motherhood, aging, body image, and everything women think about but don't always say out loud. No scripts. No filters. Just two girlfriends having the conversations you wish you could join. Follow the Body Freedom Podcast so you don't miss the next episode of Midlife Unfiltered!
- 2 weeks ago35 min
The 3 Traits of Women Who Lose Weight Successfully (Do You Have Them?)
I can usually tell whether a woman is going to succeed at losing weight before she's even lost a single pound. After nearly 20 years working with thousands of women in health, fitness, and functional medicine, I've noticed something interesting. The women who successfully lose weight and maintain their results tend to have three things in common. And no, it's not that they have more willpower, better genetics, or some secret weight loss strategy. It's how they behave when things get difficult. Think about it. How many times have you started a new diet, committed to a workout routine, or promised yourself that THIS time would be different? And then the scale stopped moving. Life got busy. Results weren't coming fast enough. Or someone on Instagram convinced you there was a better way. So you started over. Again. You can spend five years starting over without ever spending six months consistently doing something. In this solo episode of the Body Freedom Podcast, I'm breaking down the three traits I consistently see in women who achieve their weight loss goals: focus, patience, and frustration tolerance. We're also getting into the truth about calories in versus calories out, why weight loss after 40 can feel more complicated, and how hormones, cortisol, metabolism, gut health, and sleep can influence your results. Because sometimes your body needs more investigation. Sometimes your weight loss plan genuinely needs adjusting. And sometimes? You don't need another diet. You need to stop interrupting the one you're already following. This conversation might challenge you. But if you're tired of starting over and ready to become the woman who actually follows through, it's one you need to hear. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE The 3 traits I see in women who successfully lose weight and keep it off Why you keep starting over with diets, workouts, and weight loss programs Why calories in versus calories out is scientifically straightforward but not always easy to measure or manage How hormones, cortisol, blood sugar, gut health, stress, and metabolism can affect weight loss How to recognize when your weight loss plateau needs a physiological investigation versus a change in habits Why constantly chasing the next diet, supplement, or workout program can sabotage your progress The difference between patience and staying stuck with a plan that isn't working Why your response to a bad week reveals more than your motivation on a good week Why gaining two pounds on the scale doesn't necessarily mean you've gained body fat How to overcome obstacles instead of using them as reasons to quit Why long-term weight loss requires building skills, not just following rules How to become the version of yourself who's capable of achieving the results you want The question isn't just whether you want to lose weight. It's whether you're developing the habits and skills to follow through when the process gets uncomfortable. EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 The 3 Traits of Women Who Successfully Lose Weight 05:11 Calories In vs. Calories Out: Why Weight Loss Isn't Always Simple 10:52 Hormones, Metabolism, or Consistency: What's Really Stopping Your Weight Loss? 12:42 Focus: Why You Keep Starting Over With New Diets 15:00 Why the Next Weight Loss Strategy Always Looks Easier 18:13 Patience: How to Stay Consistent When Weight Loss Results Are Slow 22:35 Frustration Tolerance: What a Bad Week Reveals About Your Success 24:27 Weight Loss Plateaus: Why the Scale Doesn't Tell the Whole Story 25:52 How to Overcome Obstacles Instead of Abandoning Your Goals 27:47 The Habits and Mindset Behind Long-Term Weight Loss Success 31:13 Become Your Next-Level Self: The Daily Decisions That Change Everything 🎙️ I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! I have a question for you, and this time I don't want you to just think about the answer. I want you to tell me. What's something you KNOW you need to do to reach a goal, but you keep avoiding? Maybe it's losing weight. Maybe it's starting a business, having a difficult conversation, changing careers, or finally making yourself a priority. What's the goal? And what do you think is really getting in your way? Leave me a voice note. I want to hear your stories, your frustrations, and the things you're working toward. And who knows? I might bring your question or story into a future episode of Body Freedom. 🎤 LEAVE ME A VOICE NOTE HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/MicheleScarlet 🔥 NEXT WEEK: MIDLIFE UNFILTERE
- 3 weeks ago40 min
Eating Less, Exercising More & STILL Gaining Weight? Here's Why
Eating less, exercising more, and STILL gaining weight? You're eating healthy. You're watching your calories. You're working out harder than ever. So why isn't the scale moving in the right direction? In this episode of the Body Freedom Podcast, Michele Scarlet sits down with hormone nutritionist and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner Monika Eva to discuss stubborn weight gain, belly fat, hormone imbalances, exhaustion, and why eating less and exercising more isn't always the answer. Monika knows this frustration firsthand. After gaining 20 pounds despite eating healthy and exercising twice a day, she went to her doctor looking for answers. She was exhausted, struggling with her weight, and knew something wasn't right. Her doctor's advice? Eat less and exercise more. But she was already doing both. Monika eventually began investigating her hormone health, digestion, nutrition, and lifestyle. After changing her approach, she lost over 25 pounds without obsessive calorie counting, endless cardio, or spending hours in the gym. Together, Michele and Monika challenge the traditional calories-in, calories-out mentality and explain why successful, sustainable weight loss involves looking at more than just what you eat and how much you exercise. IN THIS EPISODE: Why am I gaining weight despite eating healthy and exercising? Can hormone imbalances, cortisol, and stress contribute to stubborn weight gain? What is holistic weight loss, and how is it different from traditional dieting? How Monika lost over 25 pounds without counting calories or doing endless cardio. Why tracking food can be helpful without becoming obsessive. How digestion, constipation, sleep, and nutrition may influence weight management. Why the scale can jump several pounds without actual fat gain. How water retention and menstrual cycles affect daily weight fluctuations. Are you really gaining muscle, or is something else contributing to your weight gain? The four foundational habits Michele recommends revisiting when weight loss stalls. One of the most important distinctions in this conversation is the difference between weight gain and fat gain. Gaining five pounds over a weekend doesn't necessarily mean you've gained five pounds of fat. Seeing the scale increase after a workout doesn't automatically mean you've gained muscle. And if you're consistently gaining weight despite eating well and exercising, simply telling yourself to work harder may mean overlooking other factors worth investigating. If you're a woman over 40 who's exhausted from dieting, exercising, and feeling like your body isn't responding, this episode is for you. Because your body deserves more than another calorie deficit. 🎙️ I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! What's something you've been doing to lose weight that simply isn't working anymore? Have you been told to eat less and exercise more, even though you're already doing everything you can? Leave me a quick voice message. Tell me your story, ask a question, or share what you wish someone would finally explain about weight loss after 40. 👉 https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/506539/1/3t7f9x0pzvrv0cid Your question might inspire a future episode of Body Freedom! 🍃 STRUGGLING WITH FOOD NOISE OR CONSTANT CRAVINGS? If you're constantly thinking about food, battling cravings, or fighting the urge to snack, more willpower isn't necessarily the answer. Crave Support by Just Ingredients is a supplement I recommend as part of a healthy nutrition and lifestyle routine. Get 10% off Crave Support here: 👉 https://justingredients.com/MICHELE10?q=crave-support Want more support with food noise and weight loss after 40? Grab my free Food Noise Guide, including practical strategies and a one-day meal plan. 👉 https://michelescarlet.com/foodnoise ⏱️ EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 Why Am I Gaining Weight Despite Dieting and Exercising? 00:49 Meet Monika Eva: Hormones, Nutrition & Weight Loss 02:49 Monika's Journey From Law to Holistic Health 04:35 Eating Less, Exercising More & Still Gaining Weight 07:06 Can You Have Hormone Problems in Your 20s? 09:25 Hormone Testing: Cortisol, Estrogen & Progesterone 11:33 How Monika Lost 25 Pounds Without Counting Calories 13:50 What Is Holistic Weight Loss & Why Does It Work? 16:16 Should You Track Calories and Macros to Lose Weight? 19:24 Holistic Weight Loss vs. Calories In, Calories Out 27:37 What to
- 4 weeks ago45 min
Thyroid Problems & Perimenopause & HRT Weight Gain: What Doctors Are Missing
You've been told your hormones are normal. Your thyroid is fine. The weight gain is just perimenopause. The exhaustion? That's what happens when you get older. But what if nobody is asking the right questions? In this episode of the Body Freedom Podcast, Michele Scarlet sits down with nurse practitioner Tammy O'Rourke, PhD, to tackle a controversial question: Are women's hormones finally being taken seriously, or have we found another way to sell women treatments? Tammy isn't just a hormone and thyroid prescriber. She's lived through stage 4 endometriosis, medically induced menopause, ovarian cancer, and what she describes as serious failures within the healthcare system. And she has some strong opinions about how women's health is being treated. We get into the uncomfortable conversations around perimenopause, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), thyroid medication, unexplained weight gain, and why so many women are still being told everything is normal when they feel anything but. IN THIS EPISODE: Why Tammy was prescribed birth control at just 13 years old. The woman who spent 30 years on Synthroid without having her T3 tested. Why some women still experience fatigue, bloating, insomnia and weight gain after starting HRT. Bioidentical vs. synthetic hormones: what's the difference, and what should you ask your provider? How thyroid health, insulin, iron levels and other health factors may contribute to persistent symptoms. Why debilitating periods are too often dismissed as a normal part of being a woman. Whether the growing hormone-treatment industry is helping women or creating new questions. This isn't a conversation about putting every woman over 40 on hormone therapy. It's about challenging assumptions, asking better questions, and understanding why a treatment that works for one woman may not work for another. Because getting older doesn't mean you should stop asking why you feel terrible. 🎙️ I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Have you ever been told your weight gain, exhaustion, hormone symptoms, or something else was just a normal part of getting older? What's one symptom you've been told is normal that doesn't feel normal to you? Leave me a quick voice message by clicking the link below! I want to hear your story, your questions, and what you wish someone had taken seriously. 👉 https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/506539/1/3t7f9x0pzvrv0cid Your question or story might even inspire a future episode of Body Freedom! ⏱️ EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 Are Women's Hormones Being Ignored or Overtreated? 01:47 Endometriosis, Ovarian Cancer & Tammy's Story 07:00 Why Women Are Still Struggling to Get Hormone Answers 09:48 Why Estrogen and Progesterone Aren't the Whole Story 14:26 Thyroid Medication, T3 Testing & Persistent Symptoms 18:17 Environmental Exposures and Hormone Health 19:19 Nutrition, Dairy & Inflammation 23:22 Food Marketing, Lobbying & Women's Health 24:32 Bioidentical vs. Synthetic Hormones: What's the Difference? 28:29 Why Some Women Still Feel Terrible on HRT 31:02 Menopause, Aging & Long-Term Health 34:38 Cholesterol, Estrogen & Heart Health 36:38 HRT Weight Gain: Why Did I Gain 15 Pounds? 41:13 Heavy Periods, Medical Dismissal & Better Care 🔗 CONNECT WITH MICHELE SCARLET Website: https://michelescarlet.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michelescarlet_/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@michelescarlet_ CONNECT WITH TAMMY O'ROURKE Happy Hormones Canada: https://happyhormonescanada.ca Book: Tammy Talks Hormones: Generationally Speaking Buy Its Now - https://amzn.to/47hYjGn 🎙️ Enjoyed this conversation? Subscribe to the Body Freedom Podcast and share this episode with a woman who's tired of being told her symptoms are just part of getting older. MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: This episode shares the guests' personal experiences and clinical opinions for educational purposes. Some views discussed are debated within medicine and should not be taken as established medical guidance. Hormone therapy, thyroid medication, screening and other treatments require individualized medical evaluation. Never start, stop or change prescribed treatment without consulting a qualified healthcare professional.
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If your doctor’s wellness advice actually worked for women over 40, you wouldn’t be here.I’m Michele Scarlet; Functional Medicine Practitioner specializing in women’s health, metabolic function, and hormone regulation in midlife.I don’t manage symptoms or normalize fatigue, brain fog, weight gain, or declining health as “just getting older.”On this podcast, I break down what’s actually happening inside the female body after 40; from hormones and metabolism to stress, detoxification, weight loss, and longevity.New Episodes Weekly
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