Episode 8: Inflammation & Menopause – What Your Body’s Been Trying to Tell You with Guest, Tricia Brady

If you’ve been feeling puffy, stiff, tired, or like your body just isn’t responding the way it used to—this episode is for you. Inflammation is often dismissed as a vague buzzword, but in midlife, especially during menopause, it can be the silent force driving fatigue, joint pain, weight gain, and mood swings.In this episode of The Comeback Season, Christi and Nichole sit down with integrative health expert Tricia Brady to unpack what inflammation really is, how it’s connected to hormone shifts, gut health, metabolism, and why so many women feel like their bodies are working against them. Together, we explore how nutrition, movement, and mindset can either feed inflammation—or help reduce it.We break down:What inflammation actually looks and feels like in the bodyWhy it worsens during menopause and how hormones play a roleHow gut health and blood sugar imbalances add fuel to the fireThe connection between chronic stress, cortisol, and stubborn belly fatSimple, sustainable shifts that make a big difference over timeYou’ll walk away with clarity, compassion, and real tools to help your body feel safe, strong, and supported in this season of life.Please take the time to subscribe and share our podcast so we can reach the women who need this information. You can follow us for more insights on Instagram: @christicountsmacros and @mcleodnicholeThank you to our guest, Tricia Brady, for sharing your knowledge with us. You can find her on Instagram @tricia.brady5