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EPISODE · Mar 4, 2026 · 1H 1M

375: The Truth About Perimenopause: Fatigue, Mood, + Metabolism | Dr. Amy Shah

from Be Well by Kelly Leveque · host Kelly Leveque

What if perimenopause isn’t a cliff, but a seven to ten year hormonal shift we were never properly taught about? Dr. Amy Shah returns to break down what’s actually happening during the hormone “havoc” phase, from fatigue and brain fog to mood changes and body composition shifts. We dive into the 30-30-3 nutrition framework, why protein and fiber matter more than ever, how fermented foods support estrogen balance, and the 4-3-2-1 movement plan to build strength, resilience, and longevity. This conversation is about shifting from smaller to stronger, and taking control of what you can. → Leave Us A Voice Message!  Topics Discussed: → What is perimenopause really like?→ How much protein do women need?→ Does fiber help balance hormones?→ Is intermittent fasting bad midlife?→ How to prevent menopause weight gain? Sponsored By:  → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com. → Shop Minnow's new apré-ski capsule collection at https://shopminnow.com and enter code MEETMINNOW15 at checkout to receive 15% off your first order. → Fatty 15 | Fatty15 is on a mission to replenish your C15 levels and restore your long-term health. You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://fatty15.com/KELLY15 and using code KELLY15 at checkout. Timestamps:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:01:36 - Writing Hormone Havoc → 00:05:51 - Favorite teachings → 00:06:52 - Early signs of perimenopause → 00:09:33 - Experiencing perimenopause → 00:14:00 - Trouble sleeping → 00:15:13 - Preparing for perimenopause → 00:18:21 - 30-30-3: Meal Prep → 00:21:45 - Midday snacks + probiotics → 00:28:14 - Protein + fiber → 00:31:52 - Breakfast recipes → 00:34:56 - Intermittent fasting → 00:38:55 - Estrogen + inflammation → 00:41:20 - Circadian rhythm + sun time → 00:47:58 - 4-3-2-1 Movement → 00:51:48 - Heat therapy → 00:53:35 - Infrared sauna → 00:55:18 - High intensity training Show Links: → 371: Perimenopause Explained: Sleep, Stress, + Hormone Shifts | Dr. Mariza Snyder Check Out Amy: → Website  → Instagram  → Hormone Havoc (Book) Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → Youtube → Facebook

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