What Your Doctor Isn't Telling You About Nutrition and Perimenopause

What Your Doctor Isn't Telling You About Nutrition and Perimenopause Have you ever caught yourself thinking, "This is just how I am now — it's perimenopause, there's nothing I can do"? You're not alone. But today we're flipping that narrative. In this episode, I'm sharing what the research actually says about nutrition and perimenopause — and why this conversation isn't happening nearly enough in conventional medicine. Because yes, the hormonal shifts are real. The brain fog, the weight changes, the sleep disruption — all real. But so is your ability to influence how you feel through what you eat. In this episode: Why declining estrogen changes your metabolism (by more than you'd think) The dietary pattern with the strongest evidence base for perimenopausal symptoms 3 nutrition tools backed by peer-reviewed research that you can start using now The 3 changes we cover (and what to do about them): Metabolism changes — why your muscle is at risk and how much you actually need during this transition Gut health changes — the estrobolome, why your gut microbiome directly influences your estrogen levels, and the simple weekly goal that can shift everything Your Supplement Stack needs!  Resources mentioned: Erdélyi et al., 2024 — Nutrients — comprehensive review of nutrition priorities in perimenopause and menopause Grab your FREE Why Am I Tired Guide HERE! This includes a where to start quiz, a list of all the nutrition related labs I recommend to my clients, and a week's worth of energizing menus!!  **NEW from Jess: The Empowered Hormone RESET Quiz Your hormones aren't supposed to run the show. Take the quiz and take your power back.