6: Collagen & Perimenopause: When it Works (When it Doesn't)

Is collagen worth it or just expensive marketing? The fitness world says it's a waste of money. But they're not talking to perimenopausal women struggling to hit protein goals while juggling work, kids, and life.In this episode, I break down the collagen debate from a perimenopause perspective - why fitness pros hate it, when it actually helps, and how to use it practically (no blender required). If you have collagen in your pantry and you're not sure if you should use it, this is for you.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Intro: The collagen debate00:35 - What collagen actually is & why fitness people dismiss it02:30 - Should I take collagen?03:15 - Why protein matters MORE in perimenopause04:30 - The stressed mom story: when collagen makes practical sense05:50 - Why people don't like collagen (muscle growth, skin/gut claims)06:50 - Understanding the protein powder decision tree07:40 - How to actually use collagen in your routine08:30 - What to look for when buying (and what to skip)09:40 - When collagen isn't right for you10:15 - Summary & final thoughts10:49 - Outro🧬 Ready to stop guessing?I help women interpret their labs so they can make nutrition decisions based on data, not diet trends.👉 Book your personalized Lab Review here🎁 FREE RESOURCE: Download the free Perimenopause Decoder . It helps you understand what's happening during perimenopause so you can make decisions from a place of clarity, not chaos.📱 CONNECT WITH ME:Website⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠Facebook ⁠You're not crazy. You're not broken. You're not alone. And you absolutely deserve to feel like yourself again.Full Episode Show Notes