568: Menopausal Weight Gain, the Benefits of BHRT, and Creating Metabolic Flexibility in Midlife with Dr. Tabatha Barber

Hate to break it to you ladies… but once you hit your 40s, you just can't eat and live the way you did in your 20s and 30s.  Everything changes.  Instead of focusing on weight loss, we need to meet our bodies where they’re at and turn the focus on metabolic health and strength.  One of the best ways to feel healthier in your changing body is through fasting.   Functional medicine expert Dr. Tabatha Barber joins me today to explain how fasting is the key to optimal health in your 40s and beyond.  In this podcast, we cover it ALL– from common struggles in menopause, hormone replacement therapies, what to look for in your labs, and what you can start NOW to feel your best in your body!  Learn all about it here, and give yourself and your metabolism what it needs to thrive!  Dr. Tabatha Barber Dr. Tabatha Barber is triple board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology, menopause, and functional medicine. She hosts The Gutsy Gynecologist Show– where she guides women to reclaim their health. She’s the creator of Fast to Faith, a 40-day program that takes women on a faith-centered journey of fasting to heal and thrive. In This Episode How Dr. Tabatha overcame burnout to reclaim her health  Why many women struggle with perimenopause and menopause  Diving into bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) Comparing functional vs. conventional gynecologists  Functional labs and what lab markers can tell us  Why fasting and faith are so important for women  What you can do to start feeling better today! Resources Mentioned Get your FREE Guide: Weight Loss Made Easy, 5 Essential Tools to Tame Cravings, Manage Out-of-Control Hunger, & Lose Stubborn Weight! Dr. Tabatha’s Website  Dr. Tabatha’s Instagram  Check out The Gutsy Gynecologist Show! Related Episodes #558: The Science Behind Ozempic And Important Facts About Glp-1 Agonists + Hormone Replacement For Women 40+ With Dr. Tyna Moore #557: What Every Women Needs To Know About Hormone Replacement In Their 40s And Beyond With Felice Gersh #550: Metabolic And Hormone Secrets To Staying Hot, Happy And Thriving After 40 And Beyond With Dr. Tyna Moore #549: How To Prepare For The Hormone Shift And Thrive In Midlife And Beyond With Dr. Taz Bhatia