17 | The Hidden Cause of Hormonal Weight Gain in Women Over 40: Adrenal Fatigue

Are You There, Midlife? It’s Me, Monica. | Balance Hormones Naturally in Perimenopause, Menopause for Women Over 40

Hey friend,

Today, I’m continuing my “6 Weeks To Summer” podcast series where I unpack the 7 most common hormonal imbalances in perimenopause and menopause and how they contribute to weight loss resistance.

In today’s episode, I take a deep dive into High Cortisol and Adrenal Fatigue. While many functional medicine practitioners consider adrenal fatigue to be the most common hormonal imbalance for women in midlife, it's not without controversy. In fact, most traditional medicine doctors don’t even recognize adrenal fatigue exists! (More about that on today’s podcast.:)

In today’s episode, you will learn:

• Where is the adrenal gland situated and what does it do?

• What is the function of adrenal gland hormones?

• Cortisol: What does it do and how does cortisol function contribute to adrenal stress?

• What's the difference between high cortisol and adrenal fatigue?

• What causes cortisol levels to be too high or too low?

• What are some elevated cortisol symptoms? Adrenal fatigue symptoms?

• What kind of cortisol test is best?: Cortisol blood test vs cortisol saliva test

Plus, I share 3 of my favorite fast fixes to balance cortisol levels just in time for summer!

If you’re experiencing symptoms like chronic fatigue, difficulty sleeping, uncontrollable salt or sugar cravings, and unexplained weight gain–all while feeling tired AND wired–then this episode is for you!

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Next Steps:
EP 15 | Hypothyroidism And Weight Gain: 3 Healthy Hacks To Help Shed Those Extra Pounds
https://pod.fo/e/240c5f
EP 14 | Is Estrogen Dominance Causing Your Hormonal Weight Gain? 3 Quick Tips To Move The Scale
https://pod.fo/e/23e32f

EP 12 | Perimenopause Weight Gain: Are Your Hormones To Blame?
https://pod.fo/e/23bc62

EP 5 | Can I Check My Hormone Levels Without A Doctor?
https://pod.fo/e/22fc41

EP 2 | Why Does My Blood Test For Hormones Keep Coming Back “Normal?”
https://pod.fo/e/2297e8

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*Disclaimer: Information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The information is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. I share the strategies that have worked for me and you are advised to do your own research and speak to your medical provider for care.