Ep 892: Perimenopause Isn’t the Problem — It’s the Wake-Up Call with Bria Gadd
Release Date: 02/04/2026
Ep 890: Motivation Monday: Speak Life To Your Dreams
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
On today's Motivation Monday, we're discussing how to bring your dreams tonight.
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Ep 889: The Man Who Controls Music’s Biggest Night: Inside the 2026 GRAMMYs by Ben Winston
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What does it take to pull off the biggest night in music — live, global, and with zero room for error? In this episode, Linda sits down with Ben Winston, executive producer of the GRAMMY Awards, founder of Fulwell Entertainment, and one of the most influential forces behind modern live television. Ben takes us inside the pressure, creative decisions, and cultural responsibility of producing music’s biggest moments — and what it really means when you only get one shot to get it right. Behind the GRAMMYs What must go right in the first 60 seconds of the broadcast How live TV...
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Ep 887: We Are Not Alone with Dan Farah
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In this episode of Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., Linda Mitchell sits down with filmmaker and investigative producer Dan Farah to explore some of the most provocative questions of our time: have governments hidden evidence of non-human intelligence for decades, and what does a global disclosure look like? Dan has interviewed senators, intelligence chiefs, fighter pilots, Pentagon insiders, and other high level sources — and the patterns they describe are consistent: we are not alone, and the truth about that has been withheld for more than 80 years. Dan’s documentary The Age of Disclosure is...
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Ep 886: The Law of Abundance Versus Scarcity
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On this week's Let It Rip Friday, we're discussing the Law of Abundance
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Ep 885: Why Dieting Stops Working in Menopause—and What Actually Works with Dr. Deb Butler
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
In this episode of The Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., Linda Mitchell sits down with Dr. Deb Butler, a certified master weight loss and life coach, former board-certified chiropractor, nutritionist, and acupuncturist, and the host of the podcast Thinner Peace in Menopause and Beyond. Dr. Deb joins the show to share her personal journey through decades of dieting, body conflict, and the deeper emotional experience of weight loss, especially in menopause. After originally trying every conventional diet approach she knew, she eventually realized that persistent hunger, emotional eating, and the...
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Ep 884: Jenn Lyon: I Stopped Trying to Be Smaller — and Everything Changed
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In this powerful episode of The Sisterhood of Sweat, Linda Mitchell sits down with a guest whose work and perspective speak directly to the moment we’re living in—a time when burnout, pressure, and emotional overload have become the norm rather than the exception. This conversation explores what real resilience actually looks like when life feels heavy. Not the “push harder” version so many of us have been taught, but a grounded, sustainable kind of strength that supports both performance and peace. Together, Linda and her guest unpack how stress shows up in the body, why so many...
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Ep 883: How to Lose Those Last Stubborn 15 lbs.
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In this episode of Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., Linda Mitchell welcomes Dr. Ian Smith—physician, bestselling author, and one of the most recognizable voices in health and wellness. Dr. Smith is the author of nine books, including multiple #1 New York Times bestsellers such as SHRED, Super Shred, Blast the Sugar Out, The Clean 20, The Ancient Nine, Clean & Lean, and Fast Burn, with millions of copies in print worldwide. His newest release, Beyond Midnight: An Ashe Cayne Novel, marks the latest installment in his Chicago-based detective series, which has been optioned for an upcoming...
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Ep 882: You Don’t Need Alcohol to Feel Better—Here’s Why
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In this powerful episode of Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., Linda Mitchell sits down with Charles and Heidi Hatley, the couple behind Kava & Kettlebells, to challenge one of the most normalized beliefs in modern wellness: that alcohol is the best way to relax, unwind, or cope with stress. Charles and Heidi share how their journey through fitness, parenthood, trauma, and healing led them to explore alternatives to alcohol—specifically kava, a traditional plant-based drink long used in Pacific Island cultures. What began as a personal experiment quickly became a lifestyle shift rooted in nervous...
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Ep 881: From Teen Idol to TV Powerhouse: Shaun Cassidy’s Incredible Reinvention
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Shaun Cassidy is a true creative multi-hyphenate whose career spans music, television, theater, and storytelling. First rising to fame as one of the biggest teen idols of the late 1970s, Shaun signed with Warner Brothers Records while still in high school, released three multi-platinum albums, earned a Grammy nomination, and performed in sold-out venues like Madison Square Garden and the Houston Astrodome — all while starring in the iconic ABC series The Hardy Boys Mysteries. Behind the scenes, Shaun quietly reinvented himself as one of television’s most respected writers and producers....
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Ep 880: Never Shrink Your Light: Healing, Resilience, and the Tiger Spirit with Dr. Joy Kong
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In this episode of the Sisterhood of Sweat, Linda Mitchell sits down with Dr. Joy Kong, MD — triple board-certified physician, stem cell specialist, educator, author, and founder of Chara Health USA — for a powerful conversation about healing, resilience, and the courage to never shrink your light. Dr. Joy explains how ketamine therapy, when used therapeutically, can support brain regeneration, enhance neural connections, and help rewire the brain after trauma. She shares how ketamine increases brain-derived neurotrophic factor, promotes new synapse formation, and can support emotional...
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