Carbs, Cortisol, and Perimenopause: The Real Path to Feeling Forever Strong | Liz Wolfe

If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and thought, Why is my body changing even though I haven’t? — this episode is your permission slip to stop blaming yourself. In this deep, funny, and jaw-droppingly real conversation, I sit down with Liz Wolfe, certified personal trainer, nutrition expert, and author of Eat the Yolks, to break down the real reasons women feel like their metabolism crashes in their 40s—and how to become forever strong without starving, punishing workouts, or obsessing over “clean eating.” We go far beyond food and calories and into the hormonal chaos, generational diet trauma, and lifestyle stressors that collide in perimenopause to make women feel like they're falling apart—when really, their bodies are just asking for something different. Something wiser. Something that leads to forever strong health and energy. 🛍️This episode is brought to you by: Dr. Brighten Essentials: https://drbrightenessentials.com  use code POD15 for 15% off  LMNT: http://DrinkLMNT.com/Brighten receive your exclusive gift with purchase – Helping you support your child’s development with science-backed products. Lumebox: https://drbrighten.com/lumebox  use code drbrighten for our exclusive community discount on your purchase. ✨Want to support the show? Check out these incredible brands that help us bring you conversations that end the gatekeeping and get women the answers they deserve.Links Mentioned in This Episode: Liz Wolfe’s Eat the Yolks (book): https://amzn.to/44mepgl Liz Wolfe’s program with protein calculator + TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expenditure) tool: https://idealage.com/drbrighten Liz Wolfe’s podcast: https://idealage.buzzsprout.com/2449189/follow Dr. Brighten’s Free Perimenopause Weight Loss Plan: http://drbrighten.com/plan  Article: Breakfast with 30 Grams of Protein https://drbrighten.com/breakfast-with-30-grams-of-protein/ Article: How Much Protein Do Women Need https://drbrighten.com/how-much-protein-should-women-have/  👩🏻‍⚕️Follow Dr. Jolene Brighten:  💻 Website: https://www.drbrighten.com 📸  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjolenebrighten 🎥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjolenebrighten 🧵Threads: https://www.threads.net/@drjolenebrighten 🌟 Grab my free hormone friendly recipes here! https://drbrighten.com/hormonekit/ 🎙️ Follow Liz Wolfe : 💻 Website: https://realfoodliz.com/ 📸  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realfoodliz/  👍 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more expert conversations that help you take charge of your hormones and your health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices