#65 - How She Did It: Ditching Supplements, HRT, Depression & Diets to Total Body Transformation

from Maximizing Hormones, Physique & Running Through Perimenopause · host Louise Valentine

In this episode, we explore Stacey's inspiring transformation journey during perimenopause. Stacey, a health education specialist with a robust background in diabetes education, nutrition, running, and overall health and fitness, shares her struggles with severe depression, hormonal imbalances, perimenopause symptoms and the frustrations of unsustainable diet trends. By embracing a holistic approach to nutrition, fitness and wellness lifestyle strategies, Stacey discovered how small, science-backed intentional changes could have a huge impact on her health and performance. From dealing with sleep issues, headaches, and constant fatigue, she explains how adjusting her nutrition, fitness routine, and mindset helped her feel vibrant and energized again. Stacey emphasizes the importance of proper nutrition, showing how eating strategically for hormone health can boost mood, energy, and physical performance. She also highlights the benefits of a balanced fitness approach, proving that sometimes less is more—focusing on smart female-specific running and strength training methods can reduce injuries and boost metabolism. Simple habits like seed cycling, reducing supplement and medication use replaced with strategic hydration and fueling protocols, and optimizing sleep made a big difference for her, demonstrating how small changes can lead to major improvements. Above all, Stacey's story is a reminder that patience and a long-term perspective are key to lifelong sustainable results and a true holistic transformation.Whether you're navigating perimenopause or just looking for a fresh approach to health and fitness, this episode offers practical tips and inspiration to help you thrive.Get our free nutrition guide, weekly newsletter & explore our industry-leading Badass Breakthrough Academy here: https://www.breakingthroughwellness.com/Take our Strength & Injury Prevention for Women Runners 30+ here: https://www.breakingthroughwellness.com/offers/NvSGXnLm Get our podcast listener discount of 20% off Kion’s science-backed essential amino acids & more at https://www.getkion.com/maximizing Episode Highlights:(0:00) Intro(2:49) Growing up with conflicting messages about health and body image(5:03) Breaking free from unsustainable diets and understanding prevention(6:51) The importance of a holistic approach to fitness and well-being(9:18) The negative effects of extreme fasting and finding balance(13:30) Nutrition’s impact on sleep, headaches, and overall health(20:16) How less is more in running and fitness(29:03) Tools and strategies that made the biggest difference(42:22) Redefining success: focusing on health over weight loss(57:43) Stacey’s goals for the new year and advice for thriving in perimenopause(1:06:08) OutroTune in weekly to "Maximizing Hormones, Physique, and Running Through Perimenopause" for our simple female-specific science-based revolution. Let's unlock our best with less stress!I'd love to connect!Email 💬 [email protected] Please note if you want to be a podcast guest, there is a fee and interview process. This is safe space and curated Community exclusively for women who love to feel, look and run our best without B.S. noise, endless pills, extreme diets or misleading fads.

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