Is Your Belly Fat Caused By Hormones?
The Real Heal - Intimate Conversations with Holistic Health Experts
Release Date: 01/01/2026
Is Your Belly Fat Caused By Hormones?
The Real Heal - Intimate Conversations with Holistic Health Experts
Are you eating clean, working out, but that stubborn belly fat just won’t budge? The truth is—it’s not about willpower, it’s about hormones. In this episode, I’m breaking down how estrogen dominance and cortisol imbalances create belly fat in women over 40—and what you can actually do about it. You’ll learn: ✅ Why estrogen dominance + fake estrogens (xenoestrogens) from the environment make fat loss harder ✅ How cortisol (your stress hormone) stores fat in the belly ✅ Why belly fat is more sensitive to stress than other areas ✅ The “perfect storm” of hormones,...
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5 Lab Tests You NEED if You’re Always Tired (But Your Doctor Says You’re Fine)
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Are you always tired, but your doctor insists your labs are “normal”? Here’s the truth: standard tests like a CBC or TSH only catch disease — not the subtle dysfunctions that can drain your energy, stall weight loss, and leave you frustrated. In this episode, I break down the 5 lab tests you actually need if you’re constantly tired, even when everything “looks fine.” These labs reveal what your body is really doing — from thyroid function to blood sugar control — and help uncover the root causes of your fatigue. 🎥 Watch this episode on YouTube: If...
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Nicotine for Brain Health? What the Science Actually Says
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Peptides for Women Over 40: Hype or Hope?
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Lab Tests Every Woman Over 40 Should Ask For (That Most Doctors Skip)
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Your doctor says your labs are “normal” — but you still feel off? Fatigue, weight gain, mood swings, brain fog, poor sleep… the truth is, most women over 40 aren’t getting the right tests to figure out what’s really going on. In this episode, I’m walking you through the exact lab panel I run for my private clients to uncover hidden imbalances in hormones, metabolism, inflammation, and nutrient status — tests that most doctors skip, but could change the entire trajectory of your health. Make a list as you watch so you can take it to your next appointment — or work with a...
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5 Midlife Symptoms Doctors Miss (That Aren’t "Just Aging")
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If you’re a woman in your 40s or beyond and you’ve been told your symptoms are “just part of aging” — this is for you. In this episode, I’m breaking down 5 common symptoms that are often brushed off or completely missed by conventional medicine — even when your labs look “normal.” We’ll not only talk about these common symptoms but also what’s really going on in your body and how to address it. These changes are NOT something you just have to live with. I’ll share the root causes your doctor might not be testing for, and what I do differently with my clients to help...
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Why the Scale Finally Moved After 40 (When Nothing Else Worked)
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You’re doing ALL the right things… but the scale isn’t moving. I get it — I was there too. For nearly a year, I ate whole foods, strength trained 4–5 days a week, walked regularly, prioritized sleep, managed stress, and even optimized my hormones with HRT. The result? A pound or two lost… then right back on. But recently, I dropped 12.2 lbs in just 5 weeks — and it wasn’t from starving myself or doing endless cardio. It was from addressing something most women skip: the terrain. In this episode, I share exactly what the terrain is, why it matters, and how building a healthy...
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Why Your Doctor Says No to HRT (And What They're NOT Telling You)
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So many women feel ignored, dismissed, or flat-out refused when they ask their doctor about HRT or testosterone. Why? In this video, I’m pulling back the curtain on what’s really going on inside the conventional medical world—and why most doctors won’t even discuss hormone therapy for women over 40. As a conventionally trained Ob/Gyn who transitioned into functional medicine, I’ve seen both sides. I’m sharing what I wish every woman (and every doctor) knew about hormones, defensive medicine, and the broken system we’re all caught in. 🎥 Watch this episode on YouTube: ...
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Low Dose Naltrexone: The Anti-Inflammatory Hack You’ve Never Heard Of
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Feeling inflamed, in pain, or stuck in perimenopause? Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) might be the tool you’ve never heard of—but need to know about. In this video, I break down what LDN is, how it works, what it’s used for, my personal experience, and why it could be a game changer for women dealing with inflammation, pain, autoimmunity, or hormone-related symptoms. 🎥 Watch this episode on YouTube: Want a personalized strategy that actually works for your body? 💬 Book your call here: 📌 Connect with Me for More Hormone & Health Tips! Follow me on...
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The Sugar Diet Exposed: Why It Could Be Wrecking Your Hormones
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This viral TikTok “sugar diet” might look healthy—but for women over 40, it could be wrecking your hormones, mood, and metabolism. As a double board-certified doctor specializing in hormone health and peri-menopause, I’m breaking down what this diet really is, why it’s risky, and what to do instead for lasting energy, mood stability, and fat loss over 40. If your TikTok feed is filled with fruit bowls, candy, pasta, and promises of healing—but you’re still bloated, exhausted, and frustrated—this episode is for you. 🎥 Watch this episode on YouTube: Want personalized...
info_outlineAre you eating clean, working out, but that stubborn belly fat just won’t budge? The truth is—it’s not about willpower, it’s about hormones.
In this episode, I’m breaking down how estrogen dominance and cortisol imbalances create belly fat in women over 40—and what you can actually do about it.
You’ll learn:
✅ Why estrogen dominance + fake estrogens (xenoestrogens) from the environment make fat loss harder
✅ How cortisol (your stress hormone) stores fat in the belly
✅ Why belly fat is more sensitive to stress than other areas
✅ The “perfect storm” of hormones, toxins, sleep, and diet that stalls weight loss
✅ Practical strategies to lower cortisol, balance hormones, and finally shrink stubborn belly fat
If you feel like you’re doing everything right but still spinning your wheels, this video is for you.
🎥 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mkARzmPxt1Y
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