Let’s Talk Menopause Part 4: Midlife Weight Gain

Today, we’re discussing what weight changes actually look like during perimenopause for women.In this episode we discuss what’s actually happening hormonally, metabolically, and mentally to women in midlife, and some lifestyle changes that can help manage the shifting weight changes we experience in our bodies.My guest today is Dr. Rudo Mashindi. Dr. Mashinidi is a family physician at Hancock Health, working with women at all stages of life.Specifically this episode highlights:- Let’s talk about menopause, today’s focus is on how weight shifts during perimenopause and what that means for your body and mental wellness- Today’s guest: Dr. Rudo Mashindi, a Family Physician at Hancock Heath- A discussion on what is happening in the body during perimenopause- Reasons to talk to your doctor about weight gain- Lifestyle changes to prioritize in perimenopause- There’s a lot of information out there about GLP-1 medicine, what is most important to know- Tips to manage mental health and stressMENTIONED LINKS & RESOURCES Learn more about Dr. Rudo Mashindi: https://www.hancockhealth.org/doctor/rudo-mashindi-md/ Mayo Clinic Care Network Health Library Resource - Perimenopause: https://www.hancockhealth.org/mayo-health-library/perimenopause/   Resource - 10 Tips to Stick with Exercise and Nutrition Goals: https://www.hancockhealth.org/2026/02/10-tips-for-sticking-with-your-exercise-and-nutrition-goals-all-year-long/ Learn more about services at Hancock Health’s Gateway Center: https://www.gatewayhancockhealth.org/ Hancock Health - Women’s Health Built for the Whole You: https://www.hancockhealth.org/just-jenn/ Just Jenn Blog - Why I Don’t Do Resolutions (and What I Do Instead): https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/why-i-dont-do-resolutions-and-what Just Jenn Episode 02 - The Mental Load is Real - Learn all about the invisible backpack: https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/the-mental-load-is-realJust Jenn Season 02 Episode 02 - Let’s Talk Menopause - Fact vs. Fiction: https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/lets-talk-menopause-part-1-fact-vs This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thisisjustjenn.substack.com