Ep #200: This Works Better Than Trying to Control Your Hormones with Aram Grigorian

You didn't change a thing, but the scale keeps climbing, and it's all landing on your belly. In this episode, we discuss what's going on now that you're in perimenopause and menopause.Andrea Donsky, 7x published menopause researcher, author, menopause educator, and co-founder of wearemorpus.com, sits down with online health coach Aram Grigorian, who has spent 17 years helping women 35 and older change their body composition without the shame, the crash diets, or the thousand-dollar programs. This one is candid (heads up, there's some swearing), and it cuts through the noise you've been drowning in since your symptoms started.Aram and Andrea get into why fat starts settling around your middle in perimenopause, why "eat less, move more" is technically true but nearly useless without a system, and the uncomfortable truth that a lot of women are actually eating too little to lose weight. They also talk honestly about alcohol, sleep, muscle, and why the number of calories you can eat has more to do with muscle than motivation.What you'll learn:Why perimenopause belly fat happens (and why it shows up now when it didn't in your 20s)The difference between weight gain and fat gain, and how you can drop or add 15 pounds in 72 hours without gaining an ounce of fatWhy your doctor's "just eat less and exercise more" advice keeps failing youHow much alcohol is really costing you in sleep, recovery, and caloriesWhy eating too little can stall your weight loss, and how to figure out how many calories you actually needChapters:0:00   Intro: Meet Andrea and Guest Aram Grigorian2:25   Why Women Aren't Broken: Aram's Story6:30   Why Perimenopause Weight Goes to Your Belly12:00  Weight Gain vs Fat Gain: The 15-Pound Water Weight Swing17:30  "Eat Less, Move More" and Being Dismissed by Your Doctor24:30  Alcohol, Sleep, and Your Menopause Weight32:00  Why Eating Too Little Stalls Your Weight Loss39:00  Muscle, Body Fat, and How Many Calories You Really Need45:30  Body Image, Mindset, and Getting Your Partner On Board51:30  What You Can Actually Control (Plus Where to Find Aram)Learn more about Aram: https://www.instagram.com/4weeks2thebeachListen to Andrea's interview on Aram's Podcast 211. Nourishing Menopause w/ Andrea Donsky: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/211-nourishing-menopause-w-andrea-donskySend us Fan Mail ======Morphus: Menopause Reimagined💊 Shop Morphus Supplements: https://wearemorphus.com/collections/all📖 Order "Nourishing Menopause: Powerful Nutrition & Lifestyle Strategies to Feel Your Best." (Simon & Schuster, May 5, 2026)Amazon Canada: https://amzn.to/4xaREJK Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4rFj7jk 📰 As seen in USA Today: https://bit.ly/43nrMwO  ✅ Fill out our surveys: https://bit.ly/4jcVuLh🦋 SUBSCRIBE to our list: https://bit.ly/3VdDA0VFOLLOW US: TikTok @andreadonsky & @wearemorphusInstagram: @wearemorphus | @andreadonskyFacebook: /wearemorphusDISCLAIMER: This is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider. This podcast contains affiliate links; Morphus may earn a commission. Thank you for your support.