63 | How the Wellness Industry Preys on Menopausal Women

Send us Fan MailWhat if menopause isn’t the problem but the misinformation around it is? So much of what we hear about menopause online is fear-based, oversimplified or just plain wrong and it leaves women feeling confused or helpless.In this episode, we walk through common menopause myths and misunderstandings — what it is, what it isn’t, and why you can’t “out-test” your way through it. Kate discusses hormone therapy history, common myths around metabolism, belly fat, HIIT, supplements, and what actually matters for strength, health, and longevity through perimenopause and beyond.This episode is for women navigating perimenopause or menopause, fitness professionals supporting clients through the menopause transition, and anyone who wants to feel more equipped to navigate the massive amount of misinformation out there.🎗️Timestamps:00:20 Introduction & Continuing Education04:57 Menopause News, Lived Experience & Disclaimers12:15 Menopause 101: What It Is (And Isn’t)20:01 Why Menopause Is Still Taboo23:10 Hormone Therapy & The Women’s Health Initiative35:08 Menopause Misinformation: You Can’t “Out-Test” It40:43 Menopause Belly, Metabolism & Body Changes46:49 HIIT, Strength Training & Weighted Vests53:35 Menopause Supplements & Creatine 01:01:42 Final Takeaways & What Actually Helps📒 Resources:🔗 Review of over 70 years of menopause science highlights research gaps and calls for individualized treatment🔗 Women’s Health Initiative (WHI)🔗 There is no hormonal test that is perfectly reliable to diagnose peri/menopause🔗 Dr Pauline Maki, PhD on hormone therapy and cognition📃 Changes in body composition and weight during the menopause transition📃 High-Intensity Resistance and Impact Training Improves Bone Mineral Density and Physical Function in Postmenopausal Women📃 The 2023 nonhormone therapy position statement of The North American Menopause Society📒 Complete list of resources here💛 STAY CONNECTED Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast so you never miss an episode.🟡 Questions & SuggestionsWe love hearing from you, if you have a question, a topic idea, or feedback on an episode, just click here🟡 How to: FitnessInstagram: @howtofitnesspod🟡 Michael Ulloa Website: michaelulloa.com Instagram: @michaelulloapt🟡 Kate Lyman Website: katelymannutrition.com Instagram:  @klnutritionThank you for listening to the How to: Fitness Podcast with Michael Ulloa and Kate Lyman!