108: The Metabolism Reset with Lara Briden

Send a textHotflash inc – the platform designed to find the true truth in perimenopause, menopause and beyond – makes a return to the podcast world this week! In the first episode back journalist and host Ann Marie McQueen interviews Lara Briden, an expert in women's health and author of the new book The Metabolism Reset.They discuss the complexity of this entire subject, insulin resistance, the impact of modern diets, and the importance of understanding how our bodies respond to different types of food and exercise. Briden, a naturopathic doctor and author of period repair manual and hormone repair manual, shares her valuable and moderate insights on achieving metabolic health through tailored approaches, emphasizing gentler methods and the importance of addressing underlying health issues like gut health and autoimmunity. This episode aims to help listeners understand and manage their metabolic health effectively during the menopause transition.00:48 Introducing Midi Health01:21 Lara Briden's Influence and new book02:04 Conversation with Lara Briden03:31 Understanding Metabolic Health05:42 The Role of Hunger and Satiety14:50 Impact of Modern Food Environment21:30 Debate on Vegetable Oils28:06 Navigating Food Allergies in Restaurants28:27 Understanding Metabolic Endotoxemia28:47 Gut Health and Metabolic Health Connection29:54 Patient Stories: Gut Health and Insulin Resistance34:52 Exploring Insulin Resistance37:27 Signs and Diagnosis of Insulin Resistance40:30 Treatment Approaches for Insulin Resistance43:20 Perimenopause and Insulin Resistance43:34 The Importance of Movement and Protein49:29 Final Thoughts and ReflectionsJoin the Hotflash inc perimenoposse: Web: hotflashinc.comNewsletter: Hotflash inc. on SubstackTikTok: @hotflashincInstagram: @hotflashincX: @hotflashinc Episode website: Hotflashinc Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | YouTube | Substack See hotflashinc.com/privacy-policy for privacy information