Hormones Series Ep 4: Insulin & Cortisol

In this episode, we’re diving into how insulin and cortisol shape how you feel during perimenopause and menopause. I’ll break down what’s happening behind the scenes, why your body may feel different, and how these shifts in insulin and cortisol can influence your energy, mood, sleep, and overall well-being.We’ll also talk about simple, realistic ways to support your body through this transition—especially when it comes to balancing stress, steadying your system, and building habits that help you feel more grounded and rested during perimenopause and menopause.FUNCTIONALLY FIT METHOD: https://functionallyfitwithelise.com/functionallyfit-methodNewsletter:FunctionallyFitwithElisehttps://functionallyfitwithelise.kit.com/functionally-fit-newsletterFREE RESOURCES:Click below for a great FREEBIE  on how to lose that extra belly weight:(MenoBelly Freebie) https://functionallyfitwithelise.ck.page/menobelly-blasterClick below for a MACRO GUIDE FREEBIE - a guide to understanding, setting, and tracking macroshttps://functionallyfitwithelise.kit.com/how-to-macro-guideFunctionally Fit Over 40 Workouts: https://functionallyfitwithelise.com/functionallyfit-over-40-workoutsSLEEP HYGIENE RESOURCE:  CLICK HEREDISCOUNT CODES FOR PRODUCTS I ACTUALLY USE:Oats (Elise’s Favourite Breakfast) https://www.proateinmealz.com/  DISCOUNT CODE “ELISE10” to saveLEGIONSUPPLEMENTS:Thttps://legionathletics.rfrl.co/wverpDISCOUNT CODE:   “Elise” to save 20%OTHER PLACES YOU CAN CONNECT WITH ME:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4-C59WrT5jB5dgr0pOhVtAPodcast Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-elise-tzurkov-podcast/id1778056130Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/functionallyfitwithelise/?hl=enFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/383975962844507/Website: https://functionallyfitwithelise.com/Mentioned and Related Episodes: Coffee & Perimenopause Apple Podcast :  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffee-perimenopause/id1778056130?i=1000686218665Coffee & Perimenopause Spotify: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/rDigVEn2NYb Coffee & Perimenopause YouTube: https://youtu.be/9-aMSYQYBLQ Is THIS Why You’re GAINING WEIGHT?  Nervous System Dysregulation: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/is-this-why-youre-gaining-weight-nervous-system-dysregulation/id1778056130?i=1000729681777 Is THIS Why You’re GAINING WEIGHT?  Nervous System Dysregulation: Spotify: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/YsTosPr2NYbIs THIS Why You’re GAINING WEIGHT?  Nervous System Dysregulation: YouTube: https://youtu.be/LY7Dnald8Gw How To Stop Snacking In Perimenopause Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-stop-snacking-in-perimenopause/id1778056130?i=1000733132319 How To Stop Snacking In Perimenopause Spotify: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/QQVNEPk2NYbHow To Stop Snacking In Perimenopause YouTube: https://youtu.be/FUmlSgKqobY Hormone Series Ep. 1 Progesterone Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hormone-series-ep-1-progesterone-what-you-need-to-know/id1778056130?i=1000732793908 Hormone Series Ep. 1 Progesterone Spotify: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/Tdtnhqt2NYbHormone Series Ep. 1 Progesterone YouTube: https://youtu.be/3qJ05N6yNmI Hormone Series Ep. 2 Estrogen Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hormone-series-ep-2-estrogen/id1778056130?i=1000733849412 Hormone Series Ep. 2 Estrogen Spotify: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/5Mv3eQu2NYbHormone Series Ep. 2 Estrogen YouTube: https://youtu.be/UgEfi3dHtJI Hormone. Series Ep. 3 Testosterone Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hormone-series-ep-3-testosterone/id1778056130?i=1000737228569Hormone. Series Ep. 3 Testosterone Spotify: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/7JK2evC2NYbHormone. Series Ep. 3 Testosterone YouTube: https://youtu.be/LO91AWsMpgU