Joyful Menopause
by Lynda Enright
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Episode 37: You're Not Fighting Your Hormones. You're Training Your…
Episode 37: You're Not Fighting Your Hormones. You're Training Your…
About this podcast
When you think of menopause, 'joyful' might not be the first word that comes to mind. But no matter what you've heard, you deserve to thrive during this phase of life. On the Joyful Menopause podcast, Lynda Enright draws on her 25+ years of experience in women's health to share practical, science-based tips that you can customize to your body, lifestyle, and goals—because there’s no one-size-fits-all solution to menopause. With her calming, supportive style and deep expertise, Lynda will help you build lasting, sustainable habits, guiding you on your unique journey toward better health.
Episodes
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- Episode 37: You're Not Fighting Your Hormones. You're Training Your Brain. · 13 minWillpower lives in the part of your brain you lose access to under stress — which is why trying harder keeps failing. In this episode, Lynda Enright, MS, RDN, walks through three…
- Episode 36: Why the Rules that Used to Work Stopped Working in Midlife · 9 minEating the same. Exercising more. Gaining weight anyway. In this episode, Lynda Enright, MS, RDN, explains the eight chemicals that govern hunger, fullness, and fat storage — how…
- Episode 35: Why Your Brain Feels Different in Menopause · 11 minIf your fuse got shorter somewhere in your forties, you're not imagining it. In this episode, Lynda Enright, MS, RDN, explains what actually happens to the brain during…
- Episode 34: Is it perimenopause ... or something else? · 16 minIs it perimenopause or something else? 5 conditions every midlife woman should know about Host Lynda Enright explains that symptoms often blamed on perimenopause - exhaustion…
- Episode 33: The Gut-Hormone Connection: What Every Woman in Menopause Needs to Know · 29 minAre you doing everything right - eating well, exercising, taking supplements - and still dealing with bloating, brain fog, stubborn weight, and exhaustion? The missing piece…
- Episode 32: The Metabolism Myth: What Nobody Told You About Weight, Blood Sugar, and Midlife Hormones · 25 minWhy Weight Gain Feels Harder After 40: Hormones, Blood Sugar, and Midlife Metabolism Host Lynda Enright explains why women often gain belly weight and struggle with energy and…
- Episode 31: Is Cortisol Wrecking Your Hormones? The Stress-Menopause Connection Nobody Talks About · 23 minBelly weight that won't budge. Sleep that falls apart at 3am. Anxiety that came out of nowhere. Cravings you can't explain. Sound familiar? These aren't random — they're…
- Episode 30: How Much Protein Women Need After 40 (and Why It Matters for Energy, Muscle, and Menopause) · 13 minWhen you're ready, here are 3 ways I can help you to feel your best during perimenopause and menopause: 1. Want more science-backed health tips? Click here to sign up for my free…
- Episode 29: Why Am I Gaining Weight When I'm Barely Eating? · 10 minWhy You Can Gain Weight in Menopause Even When You’re Barely Eating Host Lynda Enright explains why many women in perimenopause and menopause can gain weight despite eating less…
- Episode 28: Nourishing Your Gut During Menopause: The Importance of Gentle Cooking · 10 minNourishing Your Gut During Menopause: The Importance of Gentle Cooking In this episode of Joyful Menopause, host Lynda Enright delves into how simple, everyday cooking choices…
- Episode 27: Why Knowing How to Cook Might Be the Most Underrated Hormone Therapy · 10 minWhen you're ready, here are 3 ways I can help you to feel your best during perimenopause and menopause: 1. Want more science-backed health tips? Click here to sign up for my free…
- Episode 26: The Midlife Self-Care Plan You Need for the Holidays (And Every Tough Season) · 13 minWhen you're ready, here are 3 ways I can help you to feel your best during perimenopause and menopause: 1. Want more science-backed health tips? Click here to sign up for my free…
- Episode 25: 5 Diet Strategies to Heal Your Gut and Balance Hormones During Menopause · 10 minIn this episode of Joyful Menopause, host Lynda Enright addresses common challenges faced by women during perimenopause and menopause, such as weight gain, brain fog, restless…
- Episode 24: The Truth About Detox & Menopause · 16 minYou’ve probably heard the buzz about intermittent fasting—but is it really right for women in perimenopause and menopause? In this episode of Joyful Menopause, host Lynda…
- Episode 23: How the Gut-Brain Axis Impacts Menopause Sleep Problems, Anxiety, and Hot Flashes · 11 minAre you struggling with menopause sleep problems, brain fog symptoms, or stubborn weight gain—and wondering why nothing seems to work anymore? The missing piece may not just be…
- Episode 22: No More Cookie-Cutter Fixes: A Personalized Approach to Menopause Health & Weight Loss · 15 minAre you tired of wasting time and money on diets, supplements, or advice that never seem to work? In this episode of The Joyful Menopause Podcast, we’ll explore why…
- Episode 21: How Estrogen Affects Weight Loss—And Why Fiber Is Your Secret Weapon · 11 minIn this episode of The Joyful Menopause, functional nutritionist and menopause mentor Lynda Enright uncovers the surprising power of fiber—and why it's so much more than a…
- Episode 20: Brain Fog, Weight Gain, and Menopause Insomnia? There’s a Better Way Forward · 8 minAre you feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or just plain confused by all the conflicting menopause advice out there? One minute it’s “cut carbs,” the next it’s “eat more fat.” Some…
- Episode 19: Menopause Fatigue Explained: How Estrogen, Cortisol, and Blood Sugar Hijack Your Energy · 16 minFeeling tired all the time, even after a full night’s sleep? Struggling with brain fog, hot flashes at night, or that wired-but-exhausted feeling? You’re not alone-and you’re not…
- Episode 18: What’s Really Behind Your Menopause Symptoms — From Brain Fog to Weight Gain (And 5 Natural Fixes · 12 minStruggling with menopause sleep problems, brain fog in perimenopause, or weight that won’t budge no matter what you try? You’re not alone—and it’s not just aging. In this…
