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EPISODE · Jan 5, 2026 · 13 MIN

New Year, Same You... And That’s Biology

from The Ageless and Awesome Podcast · host Susie Garden

Feeling flat while the world shouts about fresh starts? There's nothing wrong with you - your body is speaking. I open the new year on the podcast by naming the quiet heaviness so many women feel in their 40s, 50s and beyond, and I explain why “what’s the point?” is often a hormonal response rather than a lack of willpower. With oestrogen swings, lower progesterone, louder cortisol and a dip in dopamine, motivation can stall. The fix isn’t more hype. It’s creating safety so your physiology can support change.I break down a peri and menopause-friendly approach to weight loss that doesn’t begin with guesswork about what to eat or gruelling workouts. Instead, I focus on stabilising blood sugar with regular meals, prioritising protein for mood and metabolism, choosing movement you love to do, and protecting sleep as a fat loss lever. This isn’t about perfection; it’s about reducing urgency so cortisol settles and consistency becomes possible. You don’t need to believe in a big goal today—you just need a plan that respects your hormones and your life.I also talk about why support matters when stress is high and tolerance is low. Clear food lists, realistic portions, a hormone-aware strategy, and steady accountability can remove guesswork and rebuild trust with your body. You’re not starting from zero; you’re starting from experience. If you’re ready to feel steady again, tune in, take one small step, and let safety lead the way.If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs relief from January pressure, and leave a quick review. Want personalised support? Book a Peri Weight Loss Assessment via the link below and let’s see if The Glow Protocol® is right for you.Send me a text!Are you a woman feeling stressed, flat and experiencing the challenges of perimenopause or menopause?It’s time to reclaim your youthful energy, radiance and self-assurance (and your ideal weight).I’m here to help with my proven method.Here's how I can support you -1. Hit your health and wellbeing goals this year, balance your hormones and lose weight with your own personalised protocol, based on your body's biochemistry. Sounds awesome right!! Book a free 30 minute Peri Weight Loss Assessment with me so we can discuss your health and wellbeing goals and also see how I might be able to support you. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book your call here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠2. Follow me on Instagram and Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@the.perimenopause.path3. Book your appt package at The Perimenopause Path Clinic here. Or if you'd like a single appt, book here.

Feeling flat while the world shouts about fresh starts? There's nothing wrong with you - your body is speaking. I open the new year on the podcast by naming the quiet heaviness so many women feel in their 40s, 50s and beyond, and I explain why “what’s the point?” is often a hormonal response rather than a lack of willpower. With oestrogen swings, lower progesterone, louder cortisol and a dip in dopamine, motivation can stall. The fix isn’t more hype. It’s creating safety so your physiology ca...

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