Stress, Cortisol & Weight-Loss Resistance in Women Over 40

In this episode, Coach Brian breaks down one of the most overlooked reasons women over 40 struggle to lose weight — chronic stress and the hormonal chain reaction it creates.You’ll learn:✅ Why stress affects women differently after 40✅ How shifting estrogen and progesterone change the way your body handles cortisol✅ What happens when cortisol stays elevated day after day✅ The science behind “Medical Weight-Loss Resistance Syndrome”✅ Why eating less and exercising more backfires under stress✅ The physiological reasons the midsection becomes more stubborn✅ How sleep, blood sugar, and nervous-system overload all contribute to plateaus✅ The key shift women need to make to help their metabolism feel “safe” againThis episode gives you a science-backed understanding of why your body may not be responding — even when you’re doing everything right.If you’ve ever felt like stress is sabotaging your progress, this will help you finally understand what’s happening inside your body and how to break the cycle in a healthier, more sustainable way.Tune in and empower yourself with knowledge that truly moves the needle.