Metabolic Health After 40: What Women Need to Know with Dr. Holly Donahue

Send us Fan MailWhat if the problem isn’t your discipline… but your metabolism?If you’re doing “all the right things” but your energy, sleep, or weight still feel off, this episode is for you.In this week’s conversation, Alex sits down with Dr. Holly Donahue, naturopathic doctor and metabolism expert, to talk about what really changes in the body—especially for high-achieving women navigating their late 30s, 40s, and beyond.They explore why pushing harder often backfires, how hormones, blood sugar, and the nervous system shape our results, and why appetite suppression alone doesn’t equal metabolic health. This is a grounded, empowering conversation about working with your body instead of fighting it.In this episode, you’ll hear about:Why old health strategies stop working after 40The hidden role of cortisol, sleep, and blood sugarWhy GLP-1 medications don’t “fix” metabolism on their ownHow protein, rest, and nervous system regulation change everything✨ Reflection question: What would change if you stopped forcing results and started supporting your body?Want to go deeper?Dr. Holly is hosting a FREE 5-Day Metabolism Reset Challenge for anyone currently using—or transitioning off—GLP-1 medications.🗓 February 16–20, 2026 🎥 One short Zoom session per day (live or replay)Learn how to stabilize your metabolism, prevent rebound, and build results that last.👉 Save your spot: https://get.simplehealthnh.com/sugar-detox-landing-june2025177545 🎧 Tune in and discover what being unleashed and unstoppable can look like when your body is finally on your side.💬 DM to work with us.⭐️ Please leave a RATING or REVIEW!Alex Lianne Carter Website | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn👉 Pre-order Free to Be Me children's book now! 📚✨👦🏽👧 Carol Register Experience 7+ Figures and complete nervous system and wealth reset retreats✨ https://linktr.ee/CarolRegister Let's IGNITE your wealth? Jump in here.🏔️ Peak Web Agency creates high-converting WordPress websites for leaders and businesses. Showcase your brand and convert visitors into clients.Learn more about our PEAK Conversion Websites and design services