Ep 77: Why Women Gain Weight in Perimenopause (Even When Doing Everything Right) | Bria Gadd

In this episode of the Path to Better A1C Podcast, Jenny Pena sits down with functional diagnostic practitioner, health coach, and host of The Period Whisperer Podcast, Bria Gadd, to discuss the real reasons so many women struggle with weight gain, fatigue, cravings, brain fog, poor sleep, and blood sugar imbalances during perimenopause and menopause.If you feel like your body suddenly changed overnight, despite eating well, exercising, and “doing everything right”, then this episode is for you.Jenny and Bria dive into:The connection between cortisol, hormones, and blood sugarWhy women wake up between 2–4 AM during perimenopauseStress, adrenal health, and unexplained weight gainWhy extreme dieting and over-exercising can backfireThe truth about intermittent fasting for womenHow protein, sleep, walking, and nervous system support impact metabolismGLP-1 medications, weight regain, and metabolic healthWhy perimenopause may not be the root problem — but the tipping pointThis conversation is packed with practical, sustainable strategies to support hormones, energy, metabolism, and long-term health without extreme approaches.Connect with Bria Gadd:Podcast: The Period Whisperer PodcastInstagram: @bria_period_whisperMessage Bria on IG for a 50% discount using code JENNY on her menopause course!Connect with Jenny:Website: https://www.jennypena.comInstagram: @coachjenpGrab my free prediabetes roadmap guide: https://subscribepage.io/starterguideIf you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who needs to hear this conversation.