090 | Perimenopause and Menopause Symptoms: Hormones, Strength Training, and What Women Need to Know

In this episode, Morgan sits down with Dr. Sian West, an OB-GYN and menopause specialist, for a real and eye-opening conversation about perimenopause, menopause, hormones, strength training, and why women deserve better answers than “that’s normal.”They talk through common myths around menopause, including hormone therapy, belly fat, protein needs, carbs, supplements, anxiety, mood changes, and lifting heavy weights.This episode is for the woman who feels like something is off, but has been told everything is fine, or who wants to better understand what is happening in her body before, during, or after menopause.What You’ll LearnWhy women in menopause should lift heavy weightsWhy more cardio is not the answer for menopause weight changesWhat perimenopause can feel like before periods changeWhy hormone therapy is not unsafe for most womenWhy protein needs increase as women ageWhy carbs do not need to be completely cut outHow mood swings, anxiety, and rage can be tied to hormonal shiftsWhy supplements alone cannot “balance hormones”Why sleep, stress reduction, strength training, nutrition, and social connection matterHow to prepare for a better conversation with your providerResources & Links:🔹Dr. Sian West website🔹Dr. Sian West Instagram🔹Dr. Sian West Facebook🔹Dr. Sian West TikTok🔹Dr. Sian West LinkedIn🔹Join the 14-Day Transform Your Life Challenge 🔹Or email "14-Day Challenge" to [email protected] to request more information.🔹Stay updated! Join our Email List🔹Join the FREE Facebook Community for Busy Moms🔹Visit our Website🔹Like Our Facebook Page🔹Follow us on Instagram 🔹Watch the full YouTube video Have an idea for an episode? Send us a message!