15 Neurotransmitter Secrets to Overcome Cravings in Menopause | MMP Ep. 153

Does it feel like your cravings have a mind of their own since menopause began? Like no matter what you try, stress eating and overpowering urges keep coming back, stronger each time? You’re not alone—and it’s not about willpower. There’s a deeper, often hidden reason for these intense struggles: your brain’s changing chemistry. In this episode, we’re diving into how to rewire the neurotransmitters driving your cravings and emotional eating during menopause. We’ll explore the surprising ways these shifts are affecting you, and how you can start breaking free from the relentless cycle of cravings and self-blame. Imagine what it would feel like to finally have control, to silence the constant pull toward food when stress hits, to feel in charge of your choices. This episode is about finding hope and real solutions, giving you tools that work with your brain—rather than fighting against it. If you’re ready to turn the tide on menopause cravings, tune in and take the first step toward reclaiming your peace of mind. TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) - Intro (01:06) - Overview of neurotransmitters & cravings (02:30) - Hormones & cravings (06:40) - Serotonin (09:02) - Dopamine (10:11) - GABA (11:52) - How hormonal transitions affect our neurotransmitters (15:30) - Stress eating vs true hunger (21:11) - How can we break this cycle? (40:40) - Final thoughts + reminders! CONNECT WITH ME ONLINE: ‣ Fill out our Complimentary Health Assessment to receive customized guidelines for: - how much you should eat🍴 - what you should eat 🌮 - exercise adjustments🏋🏽‍♀️ - lifestyle recommendations🚶‍♀️ - specific resources to support you on your journey📕 https://forms.gle/4LMFxT7Jk23Yphq46 ‣ Check out our BRAND NEW workout subscription: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.trainerize.me/profile/vitalityoet/?planGUID=b020a7cf27f6453b9d29ca3dc9bbaf37&mode=checkout⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ‣ Join our community! Metabolism and Menopause by Vitality - Secrets for Fat Loss: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://m.facebook.com/groups/969761266958379⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ‣ Schedule a FREE consultation call - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ‣ Apply for coaching with us! - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/d/386-k9q-4cg/coaching-application-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ‣ Our Website! - https://www.vitalityoet.com/ ‣ Learn more about DUTCH hormone testing with VitalityOET - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.loom.com/share/a567d01c12b44aaf855dcf3d9049d537⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ‣ Menopause supplements (use code VITALITY10 for 10% off your order) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shop.nutritiondynamic.com/collections/all⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ‣ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/vitalityoet.stephanie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ‣ WATCH the podcast on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@metabolismandmenopausepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ‣ All other links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/vitalityoetstephanie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ---- © 2024 Stephanie Fusnik & VitalityOET