39. She's Back: Real Talk on Hormones & Midlife Health

You've been doing everything "right",  eating healthy, staying busy, trying to keep up - and still something feels completely off. Sound familiar? Nicole gets it, because she's been living it too. Nikki is back, and she's not just picking up where she left off. After a four-month hiatus juggling too many plates, navigating personal challenges, and finally getting diagnosed with SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth), she's returning with more clarity, more resources, and a deeper understanding of what midlife moms are really going through. In this episode, Nicole shares why she stepped away, what she learned from her own gut health journey, and what she built during the break,  including a free quiz to identify what's actually getting in your way, and a free 5-day perimenopause nutrition challenge. If you're a busy mom in midlife who's frustrated because healthy habits just aren't sticking, and you're tired of solving the wrong problem, this episode is your reset. Real food. Real hormones. Real life, it's back.  🔗 RESOURCES MENTIONED 🧩 Free Quiz — Find the one thing getting in your way: intentionalwellnesscoaching.com/quiz 🥗 5 Days to Finally Know What to Eat in Perimenopause (free challenge): intentionalwellnesscoaching.com/5days 💪 Mom's Protein Packed Meals: intentionalwellnesscoaching.com/proteinpackedmeals 🤝 Work With Nicole: intentionalwellnesscoaching.com/work-with-me 📲 Stay Connected: intentionalwellnesscoaching.com/stayconnectedforrealtips ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS [01:03] – Welcome back & why Nicole went on hiatus [03:07] – Her SIBO diagnosis and what finally gave it away [04:34] – What she heard from midlife moms while she was away [05:46] – Two new FREE resources: the quiz & 5-day perimenopause challenge [06:25] – The 4 types of midlife moms — which one are you? [07:00] – What to expect going forward: food, hormones, habits & mindset [08:23] – A heartfelt ask + sneak peek at the next episode   ✅ KEY TAKEAWAYS You might be solving the wrong problem. Under-eating, poor habits, hormone imbalance, and gut issues all look similar — but require completely different solutions. Knowing which one is yours changes everything. Doing everything right and still feeling off is real. Nicole experienced this firsthand — and her SIBO diagnosis finally explained years of unexplained symptoms. You're not imagining it. Gut health and perimenopause are deeply connected. SIBO is an increasingly recognized but overlooked issue in midlife women, and gut health is one of the top wellness conversations of 2026. Mindset isn't "woo-woo" — it's physiological. What you tell yourself can affect your body just as much as what you eat. Busy moms need real-life strategies, not perfect plans. May through September is peak chaos season — habits that only work on calm weeks aren't really habits at all. Community and clarity beat information overload. The internet has no shortage of health advice. What midlife moms actually need is the right guidance for their specific roadblock. This show was just named one of the top 10 weight loss podcasts in the US — and Nicole is more committed than ever to showing up for you every Monday.    Before you go: If this episode resonated with you - please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. This show was just named one of the top mom weight loss podcasts in the US, and your review helps other midlife moms find it when they need it most. Hit follow so you never miss an episode - new episodes drop every Monday. 🎧I am so proud to say that we have made it into the Top 20 Weight Loss Podcast for Moms. Check it out!