Part 2: How to Fix Your Metabolism After 45

The Menopause Method

Feel like your metabolism just isn’t responding the way it used to? You’re not imagining it! In this episode, we’re breaking down the barometer side of metabolism—because it’s not *just* about calories in, calories out. Stress, hormones, and gut health all play a massive role in how your body burns energy, stores fat, and feels on a daily basis.
We’ll cover:
✅ How chronic stress & high cortisol lead to belly fat (*even if you're eating well!*)
✅ Why insulin resistance sneaks up in midlife & what to do about it
✅ The gut-metabolism connection & how poor digestion can slow fat loss
✅ Simple, science-backed strategies to support metabolism in menopause
If you’re in midlife and wondering why the same diet and workouts aren’t working anymore, this episode is a must-listen. We’re ditching the outdated just eat less and move more advice and getting into what actually works for women 40+ who want to feel energized, strong, and in control of their health.
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Key Takeaways:

• Your metabolism isn't just about calories in, calories out.
• Stress makes you store belly fat.
• Chronic stress increases our cortisol out of that natural rhythm.
• Cortisol is good. It's your get up and go.
• Insulin is this hormone that your pancreas sends out.
• 40% of women over 40 experience some degree of insulin resistance.
• Eating fiber and fermented foods is a great place to start.
• Low calories is actually high stress for your body.
• Manage your stress like it's your job.
• You cannot out diet or out exercise stress.

Timestamps:

00:00 Metabolism, Stress, and Gut Health
05:08 Stress, Cortisol, and Fat Retention
06:49 Midlife Insulin Resistance and Fat Storage
10:23 Menopause and Food Sensitivity
15:15 Understanding Stress and Metabolism