Ep 888: Perimenopause Isn’t the Problem — It’s the Wake-Up Call with Bria Gadd
Release Date: 01/28/2026
Ep 904: Make Big Talk by Skipping the Small Talk with Kalina Silverman
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
In this episode of The Sisterhood of Sweat, we sit down with conversation expert and storyteller Kalina Silverman, the creator of the global movement Make Big Talk and author of the new book Big Talk: How to Skip the Small Talk, Make Meaningful Connections, and Enrich Your Life. Kalina’s journey started with something many people quietly experience—loneliness. While away at college, she realized she was surrounded by people yet still struggling to form meaningful friendships. Instead of accepting surface-level conversations, she began asking deeper questions that moved past small talk and...
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Ep 905: Cortisol, Co-Dependency & Chronic Fatigue with Elizabeth Gaines
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In this episode of The Sisterhood of Sweat, we sit down with Elizabeth Gaines, Director of Education at Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN), to talk about burnout, stress physiology, and how unresolved emotional patterns can quietly drive chronic illness. Elizabeth’s path into functional medicine began in survival mode. For more than a decade, she worked in nonprofit trauma recovery, supporting victims of domestic minor sex trafficking. The emotional intensity and chronic stress eventually led to severe burnout and declining health. When conventional medicine dismissed her symptoms as...
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Ep 903: The Heart Of A Champion with Jordan Nolan
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
This week on The Sisterhood of Sweat, we’re joined by Jordan Nolan — three-time Stanley Cup Champion turned actor — to talk about his transition from professional hockey to starring in the hit series Shoresy, now premiering Season 5 in the U.S. Jordan shares insights from his NHL career, what it was like winning three championships, and how he stepped into the world of television — all while staying connected to his roots and giving back to First Nation communities. 🏒 About Shoresy – Season 5 Premiere Date: February 21, 2026 Streaming On: Hulu Episodes: 6 (All dropping at...
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Ep 902: The Moment Pain Lets Go: What Most People Never Witness with Mike Hammond
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In this powerful episode of The Sisterhood of Sweat, we sit down with Mike Hammond for a real, unfiltered conversation about resilience, ownership, and what it actually takes to rebuild when life forces you to level up. Mike shares his personal journey through adversity, the hard lessons that shaped his leadership, and the mindset shifts required to move from reaction to intention. This isn’t about hype. It’s about standards. It’s about discipline. It’s about deciding who you are going to be when pressure hits. We talk about: • The defining moments that forced Mike to change • Why...
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Ep 901: The Pink Purse
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We're throwing it back to a great friday episode discussing faith and the Pink Purse.
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Ep 900: Let It Rip Friday: The Right Path Is Sometimes Lonely
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On this week's Let It Rip Friday, we discuss that sometimes the path you're meant to be on is lonely. Keep going.
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Ep 899: Why Smart, Capable People Stay Stuck — And Don’t Know Why with Stacie Shifflett
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
What if the thing you think is holding you back isn’t trauma, bad luck, or fear — but a pattern you’ve been unconsciously repeating your entire life? In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, Linda sits down with emotional intelligence and reinvention expert Stacey Shifflett to explore the truth about clarity, self-responsibility, and the courage it takes to stop betraying yourself. Stacey is the founder of Modern Consciousness and author of Treasure Map to Joy, and her work centers on one foundational idea: joy, clarity, and truth aren’t things you chase — they are things you...
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Ep 898: Jon Taffer EXPOSES the #1 Reason Businesses Fail (Season 10 Premiere)
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In this episode of Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., Linda Mitchell sits down with Jon Taffer, America’s hospitality authority, entrepreneur, best-selling author, and the force behind one of television’s most enduring reality franchises, Bar Rescue. Season 10 of Bar Rescue premieres Sunday, February 22 at 10 PM ET/PT on Paramount Network, marking a major milestone for the hit series. For ten seasons, Jon has stepped into failing businesses, broken systems, emotional chaos, and high-pressure environments — transforming not just bars, but leadership, culture, and accountability. This season raises...
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Ep 897: Harvard Cardiologist Reveals the Silent Plaque Killing Americans with Dr. John Osbourne
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In this episode of Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., Linda Mitchell sits down with Dr. John Osborne, board-certified cardiologist, lipidologist, and founder of Clear Cardio, to challenge conventional thinking around cholesterol and heart disease. Dr. Osborne explains why LDL cholesterol alone is not a reliable standalone marker for cardiovascular disease and why focusing only on traditional lab numbers can create a false sense of security. He shares how plaque can quietly develop for decades before symptoms appear — and why the first symptom for many people is a heart attack or sudden cardiac event....
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Ep 896: Get In Your Groove And Get Your Sexy Libido Mojo Back On Track with Dr. Carolyn DeLucia
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Are you interested in improving your libido? Have you been worried about your sexual health? In this episode, I talk with Dr. Carolyn DeLucia. Dr. DeLucia MD, FACOG, is a pioneer at the leading edge of non-invasive sexual wellness treatments. She joins us to discuss how she became a health advocate for women. She talks about all the taboo questions about our sexual health as we get older. She gives out advice that’s worth thousands of dollars so make sure to take notes. Questions I asked: Can you give us your backstory? What can we do about vaginal pain during sex? How quickly...
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