Ep 888: Perimenopause Isn’t the Problem — It’s the Wake-Up Call with Bria Gadd
Release Date: 01/28/2026
Ep 924: The Hidden Power Struggles No One Talks About with Zoe Lister Jones
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
In this episode, we sit down with actress, writer, and director Zoe Lister Jones to talk about her latest projects The Miniature Wife and Slip, now streaming on Peacock. We dive into the deeper meaning behind relationships, power dynamics, identity, and what it really means to feel seen and heard. Zoe shares insights on creating bold, thought provoking stories, navigating creativity, and embracing personal evolution. This conversation is for anyone who has ever felt stuck, overlooked, or ready for a new version of themselves. Topics include: relationships and power dynamics...
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Ep 923: What If Autism Isn’t What We Thought? with Joseph P. Infranco
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
In this powerful episode, we dive into the story behind Decoding Cody, where a non-speaking autistic young man begins communicating through letter-board spelling—revealing intelligence, awareness, and insight that stunned everyone around him. As his voice emerges, he describes not just thoughts—but a deeper reality, including spiritual experiences that are being echoed by others across the country. What makes this story different? A trial lawyer’s approach to evidence and credibility Consistent accounts across unrelated individuals A tension between skepticism and faith A call to...
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Ep 922: You're Not Too Old, It's Not Too Late, You Are Enough with Linda Mitchell
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
On this week's episode, we're discussing how it is not too late, and you're not too old, it's the perfect time for your dreams!
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Ep 921: Inside the Wildest Social Experiment on TV Right Now with Emily Pendergast
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What happens when one person thinks everything is real… but everyone else is in on the joke? In this episode, Linda sits down with actress and writer Emily Pendergast, who stars as Amy in Jury Duty: Company Retreat—the hilarious, documentary-style comedy that turns a corporate retreat into a brilliantly orchestrated social experiment. Emily shares what it was like performing in a fully staged environment where one unsuspecting participant believes it’s all real, how her improv background prepared her for the unpredictable moments, and why audiences are loving the mix of cringe,...
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Ep 920: The Hidden Tissue Controlling Your Pain, Aging & Anxiety with Deanna Hansen
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
What if the root cause of your pain, anxiety, brain fog, and even visible aging wasn’t your muscles… but your fascia? In this powerful episode, we sit down with fascia expert and Block Therapy® founder Deanna Hansen to explore the hidden system in your body that stores trauma, restricts healing, and influences everything from posture to nervous system regulation. With over 20 years of clinical experience, Deanna shares how fascia acts as the body’s communication highway — and how releasing it can unlock deep physical, emotional, and cellular transformation. If you’ve been chasing...
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Ep 919: Are Microplastics Destroying Your Hormones with Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr.
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
What if your everyday environment was silently impacting your health, your hormones, and even your ability to have children? In this powerful episode of The Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., Linda sits down with Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr., President and CEO of the Hip Hop Caucus and producer of the Netflix documentary The Plastic Detox. Together, they unpack the hidden dangers of microplastics and endocrine disrupting chemicals, and how daily exposure may be affecting fertility, increasing disease risk, and disrupting overall wellness. This conversation goes beyond fear—it is about empowerment....
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Ep 918: What Happens When Survival Becomes Real…The Yeti Story) with Corbin Bentsen
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What if the real monster… isn’t what’s lurking outside—but what’s happening within us? In this thought-provoking episode of The Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., Linda Mitchell sits down with legendary actor Corbin Bernsen to explore his latest indie psychological horror film, The Yeti. At first glance, it’s a survival story set against the backdrop of nature’s raw power—but beneath the surface, it reveals something deeper. This isn’t just about fear of the unknown… It’s about ego, greed, and the dangerous illusion that we can control everything around us. Corbin shares how The...
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Ep 917: From Social Anxiety to Real Connection: Reclaiming Confidence & Presence with Evan Cudworth
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
When was the last time you felt truly connected… truly present… truly alive in a room full of people? In this powerful episode of The Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., Linda Mitchell sits down with Evan Cudworth—also known as The Party Coach—to unpack a silent struggle so many people are facing today. We live in a world where we are more “connected” than ever online… yet more disconnected than ever in real life. And that disconnection? It’s impacting our confidence, our relationships, and even our overall well-being. Evan’s mission goes far beyond parties—he helps people break free...
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Ep 916: When Neighbor Drama Turns Deadly” with Deborah Roberts
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Have we lost the ability to peacefully coexist—even with the people living right next door? And what happens when fear, frustration, and unchecked emotion collide? In this powerful episode of The Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., Linda Mitchell sits down with award-winning journalist and 20/20 co-anchor Deborah Roberts to unpack a heartbreaking case that captured national attention. What began as a seemingly ordinary neighbor dispute quickly escalated into a devastating tragedy—raising urgent questions about fear, perception, and how quickly situations can spiral out of control. This conversation...
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Ep 915: Jill Hennessy on Reinvention, Strength & Starting Over | Hope Valley: 1874
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What does it really take to start over… and rebuild your life from nothing? In this powerful episode of the Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., Linda Mitchell sits down with actress, singer, and storyteller Jill Hennessy to talk about her role in the highly anticipated Hallmark prequel Hope Valley: 1874. Best known for her iconic roles in Law & Order and Crossing Jordan, Jill now steps into the role of Hattie Quinn—a strong, resilient woman helping build a frontier town from the ground up. This episode dives into: Starting over and reinventing yourself The power of female...
info_outlinePerimenopause can feel confusing, frustrating, and overwhelming — but what if it’s actually an invitation to listen, reset, and rebuild? In this episode, Bria Gadd, also known as The Period Whisperer, reframes perimenopause as a powerful turning point and shares practical tools to help women stop fighting their bodies and start working with them.
Episode Highlights & Talking Points
Reframing Perimenopause
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Why perimenopause isn’t a breakdown — it’s a breakthrough
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How this season exposes what your body has been quietly asking for
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Why so many capable, driven women feel betrayed by their bodies during this transition
Hormones, Anxiety & Night Sweats
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Why progesterone is often the first hormone to drop
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How estrogen fluctuations contribute to anxiety and sleep disruption
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The connection between cortisol, blood sugar, and waking up at night
Health Debt Explained
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What “health debt” really means and why it catches up in midlife
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How years of overtraining, under-fueling, and ignoring symptoms compound over time
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Why doing more often backfires during perimenopause
Energy Supply vs. Energy Demand
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Why the body’s top priority during this phase is survival
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How to lower energy demand instead of pushing harder
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The three pillars of energy supply: sleep, nourishment, and joy
Nutrition, Liver & Gut Health
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Why hormones are often the “canary in the coal mine”
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How liver detoxification and gut health impact estrogen balance
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Why many high-achieving women have depleted, not dysfunctional, guts
Actionable Tools for Relief
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Seed cycling explained and how it supports hormone balance
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Simple nighttime strategies to calm cortisol and get back to sleep
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Why minerals are foundational — especially during hormonal transitions
Peptides: What’s Real vs. Hype
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Why peptides are not a replacement for foundational health
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How peptide therapy fits into functional medicine (when done correctly)
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The importance of working with a qualified practitioner
Strength, Longevity & Training
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Why lifting weights becomes non-negotiable as women age
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How muscle protects hormones and long-term vitality
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Redefining success as quality of life, strength, and freedom
Quotes from Bria Gadd
“Perimenopause isn’t the problem — it’s the moment your body asks you to finally listen.”
“So many women are incredible at pushing through, but this season doesn’t reward that — it requires a new relationship with your body.”
“Health debt is what happens when energy supply and demand no longer meet — and like financial debt, it compounds.”
“If your body isn’t responding the way it used to, it’s not failing — it’s trying to survive.”
“Skipping meals is one of the fastest ways to drive cortisol and worsen hormone imbalance.”
“Your body at midlife is the result of the last 40 to 50 years — which is why the path forward has to be personalized.”
Rapid-Fire Takeaways
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One non-negotiable for hormone health: Walking
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Most underrated lab marker: T3 (thyroid hormone)
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Biggest menopause myth: That feeling awful is just part of aging
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Habit to stop: Skipping meals
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Habit to start: Hydrating daily with minerals
Connect with Bria Gadd
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/bria_period_whisperer
The Period Whisperer Podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-period-whisperer/id1548006250
Work with Bria / Functional Labs & Coaching
https://www.theperiodwhisperer.com