In this episode, I’m breaking down what’s really happening when you’ve been cutting calories, skipping meals, or fasting longer, and the scale still will not move.

Metabolic adaptation is your body’s protective response to prolonged under-eating. Your resting metabolic rate can slow, hunger hormones shift, cortisol rises, thyroid signaling can downshift, and you can end up feeling tired, bloated, wired, and stuck. This is not failure. This is physiology.

💡 In this episode, we cover:
• What metabolic adaptation is and why it happens
• Resting metabolic rate and how under-eating can slow it down
• The hormone shifts behind cravings, fatigue, and stalled progress
• Why midlife stress and hormone changes make this more common after 40
• Common signs of adaptation (coldness, mid-afternoon crashes, 3–4 a.m. wakeups, bloating)
• What to do instead: regulate blood sugar, increase protein, reduce stress signals, and rebuild safety

If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs to hear this. And don’t forget to hit like and subscribe so you don’t miss what’s coming next!

Resources / Links:
💬 Book Your Free Metabolic Reset Session → https://l.bttr.to/uctL2
📋 Download the FREE DANRE™ Fasting Strategy Worksheet → https://theelevatedwomanproject.com/episode-16
🎧 Listen to all episodes → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoVU03xrDH8WODZsTZoQx0tUsvhT0XUui

If you’re fasting but feel tired, bloated, anxious, or stuck with your weight, this episode will help you understand why. Fasting isn’t the problem. Fasting without understanding your midlife physiology is.

In this episode, I break down how fasting actually works in a woman’s body after 40, why long or aggressive fasts often backfire, and how to use fasting as a supportive tool instead of a source of stress.

💡 In this episode, we cover:
• What fasting actually does to insulin, hormones, and metabolism
• Why fasting feels harder in perimenopause and menopause
• The most common fasting mistakes midlife women make
• How to choose the right fasting window for your goal
• The difference between true hunger and blood sugar crashes
• What really breaks a fast and how to break it properly
• How to fast in a way that protects muscle, hormones, and energy

Resources / Links:
💬 Book Your Free Metabolic Reset Session → https://l.bttr.to/uctL2
📋 Download the FREE DANRE™ Fasting Strategy Worksheet → https://theelevatedwomanproject.com/episode-16
🎧 Listen to all episodes → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoVU03xrDH8WODZsTZoQx0tUsvhT0XUui

GLP-1 medications are everywhere, especially with oral options becoming more available. Many midlife women are being offered these medications without clear guidance on hormones, muscle, metabolism, or what happens when the medication stops.

💡 In this episode, we cover:
• The difference between oral and injectable GLP-1 medications
• Why midlife women respond differently than younger bodies
• How GLP-1s affect appetite, blood sugar, and muscle
• The biggest mistakes that lead to fatigue and weight regain
• How to protect metabolism while using GLP-1s
• Why GLP-1s are a tool, not a long-term fix

This conversation is about using GLP-1s strategically, not as a quick fix, so weight loss is sustainable and your body stays strong.

I’m opening a very small number of spots for women who want clarity instead of another reset.

I’m working with just 7 women in the new year for a Metabolic Roadmap Audit. Some spots are already taken, which means only few spots remain.

This is a personalized deep dive into your metabolism to understand where things may be off, including gut health, hormones, blood sugar, stress, and inflammation. You’ll walk away with a clear roadmap so you can finally work with your body instead of fighting it.

This is not a diet. It’s not a one-size-fits-all plan. It’s for women who are ready to stop guessing and start understanding what their body actually needs.

If this episode resonated with you, share it with another woman who might be about to jump into another January plan without answers. And make sure you’re following for more education on midlife hormones, metabolism, and gut health.

Resources / Links:
💬 Join the Metabolic Roadmap Audit → rejuvenatehealthakrlt.com/midlife-metabolic-awakening
🎧 Listen to all episodes → www.theelevatedwomanproject.com/podcast

As we close out 2025 and look ahead to a new year, many women are setting big intentions for their health. More energy. Weight loss. Feeling comfortable in their body again.

In this episode, I want to gently challenge the idea that the answer is another plan.

If your labs are “normal” but you still feel bloated, exhausted, foggy, or stuck with your weight, your body may be whispering before it screams. And often, those whispers start in the gut.

We talk about why gut health becomes such a critical root cause in perimenopause and menopause, how digestion, inflammation, hormones, and metabolism are deeply connected, and why chasing workouts or calories without supporting the gut often leads to frustration.

This conversation is not about fixing yourself. It’s about listening to what your body has been trying to tell you.

💡 In this episode, we cover:
• Why normal labs do not always mean optimal health
• Common gut-related symptoms women experience in midlife
• How gut health impacts energy, mood, hormones, and weight loss
• Why gut issues often show up more during perimenopause and menopause
• A new way to approach health goals going into the new year

As we move into January, I’m opening a very small number of spots for women who want clarity instead of another reset.

I’m working with just 7 women in the new year for a Metabolic Roadmap Audit. Some spots are already taken, which means only few spots remain.

This is a personalized deep dive into your metabolism to understand where things may be off, including gut health, hormones, blood sugar, stress, and inflammation. You’ll walk away with a clear roadmap so you can finally work with your body instead of fighting it.

This is not a diet. It’s not a one-size-fits-all plan. It’s for women who are ready to stop guessing and start understanding what their body actually needs.

If this episode resonated with you, share it with another woman who might be about to jump into another January plan without answers. And make sure you’re following for more education on midlife hormones, metabolism, and gut health.

Resources / Links:
💬 Join the Metabolic Roadmap Audit → rejuvenatehealthakrlt.com/midlife-metabolic-awakening
🎧 Listen to all episodes → www.theelevatedwomanproject.com/podcast

If you’re working out more than ever but seeing less progress, this episode will change how you think about midlife fitness.

In this episode, I break down why the workouts that worked in your 20s stop working after 40, and how hormonal shifts change your recovery, stress response, and metabolism. You’ll learn why pushing harder often backfires in midlife and how to train in a way that supports your hormones instead of fighting them.

We talk about the truth behind cardio, why strength training becomes your metabolic superpower, how recovery actually drives results, and how food and fuel play a bigger role than ever in this season of life.

💡 Here’s what we cover:
• Why workouts must change after 40
• The hidden ways cardio can stall fat loss in midlife
• How strength training protects hormones, joints, and metabolism
• Why recovery is not optional anymore
• How protein, carbs, and fats support hormone-friendly training
• A realistic weekly workout blueprint for women 40+

🎟️ Private Midlife Metabolism Webinar
I’m hosting a private midlife metabolism webinar for just 7 women, where we’ll talk about tools like hormone-friendly training, cortisol-aware cardio, recovery strategies, and metabolic resets in a way that actually works for your life and hormones.

Learn more and save your spot here:
👉 https://rejuvenatehealthakrlt.com/midlife-metabolic-awakening

Resources / Links:
💬 Book Your Free Metabolic Reset Session → https://l.bttr.to/uctL2
🎧 Listen to all episodes → www.theelevatedwomanproject.com/podcast

💖 If this episode helped you, please like, subscribe, and share it with another woman who needs to hear that her body is not breaking down. It’s evolving.

In this episode, I sit down with someone who has been at the heart of Rejuvenate Health & Wellness since day one, our Medical Assistant, Shantelle. She has supported hundreds of women through their healing journeys, but today, we’re talking about her journey.

Shantelle opens up about what it’s been like to care for women every day while quietly navigating her own struggles with energy, weight, and self-care. We talk about the moment she realized it was finally her turn, the resistance she faced, and the simple shifts that helped her reconnect with her health, confidence, and strength.

💡 In this episode, you’ll hear:
• What it’s like to work behind the scenes supporting women in transformation
• The personal challenges Shantelle faced before starting her own journey
• The mindset shifts, tools, and small habits that changed everything
• What she would tell her past self and what she wants every woman to know

Her story is honest, relatable, and a powerful reminder that even the strongest women need support, space, and permission to begin again.

Resources / Links:
💬 Book Your Free Metabolic Reset Session → https://l.bttr.to/uctL2
🎧 Listen to all episodes → www.theelevatedwomanproject.com/podcast

If this episode touched you, please like, subscribe, and share it with another woman who needs a reminder that it’s never too late to start her own transformation.

Fasting isn’t about restriction, it’s about rhythm.

In this episode, I sit down with Jennifer Blackwell, PA, to unpack how fasting can become one of the most powerful yet gentle tools for women in midlife. We talk about how to fast safely for your hormones, why traditional fasting advice often backfires for women, and what a truly restorative approach looks like.

You’ll learn how to use fasting to reduce inflammation, support your metabolism, and feel in sync with your body again — without burnout or deprivation.

💡 Here’s what we’ll cover:
• The right and wrong ways to fast in midlife
• How fasting affects hormones, energy, and metabolism
• What to eat during your eating window for stable blood sugar
• A gentle, hormone-aligned way to begin fasting safely

If you’re ready to reset your metabolism and use fasting the right way for your body, download my FREE Metabolic Reset Cheat Sheet, the same guide I use with clients to help them boost energy, balance hormones, and start fresh with confidence.

Resources / Links:
💬 Book Your Free Metabolic Reset Session → https://l.bttr.to/uctL2
📘 FREE Metabolic Reset Cheat Sheet → theelevatedwomanproject.com/MetabolicResetCheatSheet

💖 If this episode resonated with you, please like, subscribe, and share it with another woman who’s ready to reclaim her energy and ease.

This episode is about the part no one prepares you for, when you finally start feeling good again and realize you’re becoming someone new.

I talk about what happens when you stop chasing quick fixes and start living as your future self, the confident, grounded, elevated version of you. You’ll learn how to shift from survival mode to alignment, build rituals that feel good, and celebrate growth that lasts.

💡 Here’s what we’ll cover:
• Why identity drives lasting transformation
• The difference between rules and rituals
• How to define your future-self vision and core habits
• The mindset shift that helps you stop “starting over” for good

If you’re ready to start living aligned, download The Elevated Woman Roadmap, the same framework I use with my VIP clients to help them map their future-self vision, anchor new habits, and embody the woman they’re meant to be.

Resources / Links:
💬 Book Your Free Metabolic Reset Session → https://l.bttr.to/uctL2
🌟 The Elevated Woman Roadmap → https://theelevatedwomanproject.com/episode-10
🎧 Listen to all episodes → www.theelevatedwomanproject.com/podcast

💖 If this episode hit home for you, go ahead and like, subscribe, and share it with another woman who's ready to stop surviving and start thriving.

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