Metabolism, Hormones & What to Actually Do About Perimenopause with Dominika Asare

You're doing what worked in your 30s. Nothing's changing. Your metabolism slowed. Your body's storing fat differently. And nobody warned you this was coming.In this episode, I talk with Dominika Asare, founder of Dominion Fitness and women's health expert, about why traditional weight loss advice fails women over 40 and what actually works when your hormones shift.With a background in biology and pharmacology, Dominika spent years watching women prescribed medication for conditions that could be managed with better nutrition and movement. She left pharma to build something different: a practice and app designed specifically for the hormonal reality of perimenopause and postmenopause.We break down why your metabolism isn't broken, why cortisol matters more than you think, and the small daily shifts that actually move the needle when you're in this phase of life.If you've felt anxious for the first time ever, walked into a room and completely forgot why, or watched your body change no matter what you do—this one's for you.DM Cortisol on Instagram to receive their free copy of our Cortisol Guide.TOPICS DISCUSSED:Why the pill affects so much more than just pregnancy preventionBrain fog and weight gain: the most common symptoms Dominika seesHow hormonal changes slow your metabolism and change where you store fatThe two big rocks: building muscle and reducing cortisolWhy strength training alone won't build muscle without the right nutritionProtein strategies for non-meat eaters and plant-based womenNatural vs. hormonal creams for vaginal dryness in menopauseThe cortisol guide and app beta testing (launching July)Why your body's stress response is different nowDaily cortisol reduction: eating breakfast within 30 minutes of wakingThe importance of eating regularly and getting 6+ hours of sleepEvening wind-down routines and why "the clapper" approach actually worksWhy existing weight loss apps don't account for perimenopauseConnect with on Dominika:Instagram | www.instagram.com/dominika.asareDominion Fitness | DM Cortisol on Instagram to receive their free copy of our Cortisol Guide.Luna App Beta Test – Menopausal Health dominionfitness.co.uk/luna-beta-surveyBEST MOMENTS:"The biggest thing that changes is metabolism because we lose muscle mass. The biggest thing we do is working to optimize their metabolism and reduce their cortisol.""Your metabolism is faster the more muscle mass you carry around your frame. You burn more calories at rest.""It's about increasing your protein levels within what you're currently eating and how you already eat, because that's the only way to make it stick.""If you're someone running on no breakfast and start eating at 12, you've got cortisol running free for the first part of the day.""Have breakfast within the first 30 minutes after you wake up. It doesn't have to be a full English breakfast. You can just have a banana."Connect with SophiaWebsite |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com Instagram | @sophia_i_got_igInstagram | @createlifeyourwayFacebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.