EPISODE · May 21, 2026 · 29 MIN
Episode 52: Blood Sugar & Perimenopause - Why the Way You Ate in Your 30s No Longer Works
from Beyond Hormone Symptoms Podcast · host Gloria Halim
SummaryIn this episode, Gloria Halim explains the direct link between oestrogen decline and insulin resistance in perimenopause and why this single shift drives the afternoon energy crashes, 3am wake-ups, afternoon anxiety, and weight that won’t shift that so many women experience. She also addresses the fasting question honestly: when it helps, when it backfires, and what the biology says. Plus four practical principles that genuinely move the needle.TakeawaysWhy oestrogen is a metabolic hormone not just a reproductive oneHow oestrogen decline causes insulin resistance and what that means for your cellsWhy blood sugar crashes trigger cortisol and what that does to progesterone, sleep and moodThe 3pm crash, the 3am wake-up, and the afternoon anxiety explained as blood sugar eventsWhy visceral fat accumulation in perimenopause is driven by insulin, not caloriesThe fasting question: when it helps, when it backfires for perimenopausal womenWhy women’s HPA axis is more sensitive to caloric restriction than men’sProtein at breakfast: the single most impactful blood sugar changeFood sequence: why eating vegetables and protein before carbohydrates reduces glucose spikes by 20–30%The 10-minute post-meal walk and why it worksConsistent meals, whole food carbohydrates, and eating smarter for the hormonal body you have nowResources mentioned:Free live trainingGlow With Grace Blueprint Programme Beyond Hormone Symptoms Facebook Community Schedule Your Free 30-Minute Wellness ConsultTimestamps:00:00 - Overview of hormonal changes in women02:02 - The role of oestrogen in metabolism05:02 - Cortisol's impact on energy and mood08:27 - Misconceptions about calories and weight13:07 - Insulin levels and fat burning20:10 - Practical principles for stabilising blood sugarDISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical or nutritional advice. Please work with a qualified healthcare practitioner for your individual situation.What We CoverResources & LinksTimestamps:
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SummaryIn this episode, Gloria Halim explains the direct link between oestrogen decline and insulin resistance in perimenopause and why this single shift drives the afternoon energy crashes, 3am wake-ups, afternoon anxiety, and weight that won’t shift that so many women experience. She also addresses the fasting question honestly: when it helps, when it backfires, and what the biology says. Plus four practical principles that genuinely move the needle.TakeawaysWhy oestrogen is a metabolic hormone not just a reproductive oneHow oestrogen decline causes insulin resistance and what that means for your cellsWhy blood sugar crashes trigger cortisol and what that does to progesterone, sleep and moodThe 3pm crash, the 3am wake-up, and the afternoon anxiety explained as blood sugar eventsWhy visceral fat accumulation in perimenopause is driven by insulin, not caloriesThe fasting question: when it helps, when it backfires for perimenopausal womenWhy women’s HPA axis is more sensitive to caloric restriction than men’sProtein at breakfast: the single most impactful blood sugar changeFood sequence: why eating vegetables and protein before carbohydrates reduces glucose spikes by 20–30%The 10-minute post-meal walk and why it worksConsistent meals, whole food carbohydrates, and eating smarter for the hormonal body you have nowResources mentioned:Free live trainingGlow With Grace Blueprint Programme Beyond Hormone Symptoms Facebook Community Schedule Your Free 30-Minute Wellness ConsultTimestamps:00:00 - Overview of hormonal changes in women02:02 - The role of oestrogen in metabolism05:02 - Cortisol's impact on energy and mood08:27 - Misconceptions about calories and weight13:07 - Insulin levels and fat burning20:10 - Practical principles for stabilising blood sugarDISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical or nutritional advice. Please work with a qualified healthcare practitioner for your individual situation.What We CoverResources & LinksTimestamps:
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