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EPISODE · Feb 19, 2026 · 39 MIN

Eps 390 : Understanding Toxic Overload and Perimenopause with Michele Scarlet

from THE PERIOD WHISPERER PODCAST - Perimenopause, Menopause, Cortisol, Weight Loss, Hormone Balancing, Insomnia, Hot Flashes, Night Sweats, Libido, Your Guide To Thriving In MidLife

Toxic overload is more common than you think.In this conversation, I’m joined by board-certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, Michele Scarlet. We unpack toxic overload and how it becomes the “cup that spills over” in perimenopause, triggering weight gain, brain fog, insomnia, hormonal chaos, and nervous system dysregulation. Listen in and learn how to lower your toxic load without extreme cleanses, punishment, or fear.Episode Timeline: 00:00 – Episode Preview00:20 – Podcast Intro03:52 – Michelle’s Breast Implant Story06:06 – Rapid Weight Gain Truth08:59 – Overflowing Toxic Cup10:18 – How Detox Actually Works13:29 – Liver Processes Everything15:43 – First Steps: Food + Poop18:31 – Pick Your Poison19:45 – Daily Detox Habits25:37 – Why Weight Drops Fast28:00 – Nervous System As Toxin31:13 – When Exercise Becomes Toxic34:29 – Detox Done Wrong Risks36:22 – Grace In Perimenopause37:55 – Where to Connect with Michelle ScarlettConnect with Michele Scarlet:Website - https://www.michelescarlet.com/about Instagram - @michelescarlet_🔗 Links & Resources🌐Beam Minerals: https://www.beamminerals.com/?oid=4&affid=1227(USE DISCOUNT CODE: BRIA at checkout for 20% off) 🌐AG1: DrinkAG1.com/BRIA (for a free $76 gift when you try AG1) 🌐 Website: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/🎧 Listen to past episodes: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/the-period-whisperer-podcast📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Make Nutrition Easy In Perimenopause: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/offers/rVsL2APG/checkout📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Peptides For Perimenopause: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/offers/7Xa9HvoH/checkout 📩 Book a Free Discovery Call: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/hormonebreakthrough Connect with me: Connect with Bria on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bria_period_whisperer/ Learn more about Bria’s coaching program: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/Coaching Subscribe to The Period Whisperer Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-period-whisperer-podcast-perimenopause-menopause/id1617315546 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5w8w0KbRuDwOUoBMzeFOOO YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@bria_period_whisperer 

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