THE PERIOD WHISPERER PODCAST - Perimenopause, Menopause, Cortisol, Weight Loss, Hormone Balancing, Insomnia, Hot Flashes, Night Sweats, Libido, Your Guide To Thriving In MidLife
THE PERIOD WHISPERER PODCAST - Perimenopause, Menopause, Cortisol, Weight Loss, Hormone Balancing, Insomnia, Hot Flashes, Night Sweats, Libido, Your Guide To Thriving In MidLife

THE PERIOD WHISPERER PODCAST - Perimenopause, Menopause, Cortisol, Weight Loss, Hormone Balancing, Insomnia, Hot Flashes, Night Sweats, Libido, Your Guide To Thriving In MidLife

Bria Gadd - Integrative Nutrition Coach, Hormone Specialist, Personal Trainer, Perimenopause Coach,

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In the 35-55 age box and starting to wonder if you will ever feel like you again? Weight gain, night wakings, brain fog, hot flashes, headaches, cravings, bloating, joint pain, mood swings, anxiety are all on the rise and no matter what you try, nothing moves the needle. Your host, Bria Gadd is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Practitioner, Certified Holistic Health Coach, and Personal Trainer who specializes in female hormones. After helping thousands of women lose weight in their 20’s and 30’s, Bria recognized a difficult shift in women’s ability to get results in their body during their perimenopause years. Including her own frustrating 15lb weight gain amidst daily intense workouts and the demands of midlife. Tune in twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays to the top-ranked Period Whisperer Podcast for solo episodes and interviews with real life women and industry experts designed to help you understand the truth about perimenopause, take immediate action on the most important strategies for reducing inflammation and optimizing hormones, and get you in a body that releases weight easily. Whether you’re just starting to question if perimenopause is behind how you are feeling, are in the depths of hormonal chaos, or just want to learn how to feel your best through menopause and beyond, you’re in the right place. If you’re ready to decode the whispers of your body and heal your hormones so you can thrive again, listen to our fan favorite Episode 129: The 3 Nutrition Phases That Will Help You Release Belly Fat Every Time In Perimenopause

Recent Episodes

Eps 423: If Health Feels Like One More To‑Do, These 6 Hacks Are for You
JUN 15, 2026
Eps 423: If Health Feels Like One More To‑Do, These 6 Hacks Are for You
Your health shouldn't feel like another item on an already overflowing checklist.For a lot of women, that's exactly how it feels. Between work, family, responsibilities, and the endless stream of health advice, taking care of yourself can start to feel like one more obligation instead of something that helps you feel better. If you're feeling stretched thin, overwhelmed, or frustrated that improving your health seems to require more time than you have, this conversation is for you. You'll learn six simple shifts that support your energy, hormones, and overall well-being without adding more complexity to your day. Tune in to discover how to make your health feel lighter, simpler, and easier to sustain.Episode Timeline: 00:03 - The Two Midlife Health Traps02:10 - Why Women Feel Stuck03:45 - You're Not Doing It Wrong05:10 - The Real Problem: Time06:25 - Why Systems Beat Willpower07:50 - The Missing Piece in Health09:15 - Why Lab Results Matter11:40 - Personalized Answers Change Everything13:35 - Hack #1: Minerals in Water17:15 - Hack #2: Front-Load Protein21:05 - Hack #3: Balance Stress Daily25:05 - Hack #4: Cauliflower Rice Boost26:35 - Hack #5: Use AI for Meals28:10 - Beat Decision Fatigue29:00 - Hack #6: Get Expert Help30:00 - The Fastest Way Forward🔗 Links & Resources🌐Beam Minerals:(USE DISCOUNT CODE: BRIA at checkout for 20% off) 🌐AG1: DrinkAG1.com/BRIA (for a free $76 gift when you try AG1) 🌐 Website:🎧 Listen to past episodes: 📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Make Nutrition Easy In Perimenopause: 📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Peptides For Perimenopause: 📩 Book a Free Discovery Call:Connect with me: Connect with Bria on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bria_period_whisperer/ Learn more about Bria’s coaching program: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/Coaching Subscribe to The Period Whisperer Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-period-whisperer-podcast-perimenopause-menopause/id1617315546 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5w8w0KbRuDwOUoBMzeFOOO YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@bria_period_whisperer 
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32 MIN
Eps 422: What Really Happens at Menopause The Musical with Seth Greenleaf
JUN 11, 2026
Eps 422: What Really Happens at Menopause The Musical with Seth Greenleaf
For decades, women were expected to suffer through menopause quietly. Menopause The Musical helped change that.Tune in for a refreshing reminder that you're not alone and that this chapter may hold more possibilities than you've been led to believe.Episode Timeline:00:02 – Menopause Takes Center Stage01:13 – How Seth Found The Show05:21 – Why Laughter Heals Shame06:40 – From Silence To Sisterhood09:05 – The Truth About Aging12:33 – When Menopause Was Taboo14:21 – How The Conversation Changed15:51 – Inside The Musical's Biggest Laughs18:43 – Why Women Keep Returning21:13 – How The Musical Began22:04 – The Power Of Feeling Seen25:01 – The Future Of Menopause Care26:58 – Joy, Dopamine, And Hormones28:46 – Inside Menopause The Musical 231:30 – Stories That Changed Lives33:36 – Comedy Starts With Truth36:22 – You're Not Alone38:06 – A Show That Saved Marriages40:27 – Menopause As Adult Adolescence41:24 – Reclaiming Worth Beyond Appearance44:01 – Why Women Bring Friends45:00 – The Wisdom Of Menopause46:23 – Joy Might Be MedicineConnect with Seth Greenleaf: MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL: Website - MenopauseTheMusical.com  FB - facebook.com/menopausethemusical IG - instagram.com/menopausethemusical  X - x.com/menomusical Threads - threads.com/@menopausethemusical GFOUR PRODUCTIONS: Website - gfourproductions.com  FB - facebook.com/GFourPro IG - instagram.com/gfourproductions X - x.com/gfourpro SETH GREENLEAF: Website - greenleafproductions.com FB - facebook.com/greenleafpro IG - instagram.com/greenleafpro  X - x.com/Gleafpro 🔗 Links & Resources🌐Beam Minerals:(USE DISCOUNT CODE: BRIA at checkout for 20% off) 🌐AG1: DrinkAG1.com/BRIA (for a free $76 gift when you try AG1) 🌐 Website:🎧 Listen to past episodes: 📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Make Nutrition Easy In Perimenopause: 📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Peptides For Perimenopause: 📩 Book a Free Discovery Call:
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44 MIN
Eps 421: Before You Buy Another Detox Kit, Watch This
JUN 8, 2026
Eps 421: Before You Buy Another Detox Kit, Watch This
Before you buy another detox kit, your body needs you to hear this.Every summer, I watch women get pulled into detoxes that promise to fix the bloating, fatigue, brain fog, and weight gain they’ve been struggling with for years. But what most women don’t realize is that detoxes can actually become dangerous for a depleted body, especially in midlife when your nervous system, gut, adrenals, and mineral reserves are already running on empty. In this episode, I break down why some detox protocols can leave women sleeping worse, feeling more anxious, exhausted, inflamed, and completely disconnected from their bodies. I also walk you through the signs your body may not actually be ready for detox and what support needs to happen first.If “healthy” routines keep making you feel worse, this episode may explain why.Tune in before you spend another dollar trying to force your body to heal harder.Episode Timeline: 00:03 — Why Detoxes Backfire02:22 — Detox Can Make You Worse03:19 — Why Midlife Detoxes Fail04:37 — Detox Isn’t Always Healing06:12 — The “Toxic Soup” Lie08:04 — Signs Your Body’s Depleted10:11 — When Detox Becomes Dangerous12:48 — Why Symptoms Get Worse14:32 — The Adrenal Detox Connection16:58 — Your Gut Can’t Keep Up18:55 — Low Minerals, Bigger Problems20:27 — Prepare Before You Detox21:44 — The Three-Step Foundation23:02 — Detox Needs Safety First24:02 — Stop Forcing Your Body🔗 Links & Resources🌐Beam Minerals:(USE DISCOUNT CODE: BRIA at checkout for 20% off) 🌐AG1: DrinkAG1.com/BRIA (for a free $76 gift when you try AG1) 🌐 Website:🎧 Listen to past episodes: 📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Make Nutrition Easy In Perimenopause: 📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Peptides For Perimenopause: 📩 Book a Free Discovery Call:Connect with me: Connect with Bria on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bria_period_whisperer/ Learn more about Bria’s coaching program: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/Coaching Subscribe to The Period Whisperer Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-period-whisperer-podcast-perimenopause-menopause/id1617315546 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5w8w0KbRuDwOUoBMzeFOOO YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@bria_period_whisperer 
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26 MIN
Eps 420: What Happens to a Woman’s Body When Minerals Run Low in Midlife with Caroline Alan
JUN 4, 2026
Eps 420: What Happens to a Woman’s Body When Minerals Run Low in Midlife with Caroline Alan
Your body can’t function properly without minerals. And a lot of women in midlife are running dangerously low without realizing it.In this episode, I’m sitting down again with Caroline Alan from BEAM Minerals to talk about one of the most overlooked drivers of midlife symptoms: mineral depletion. We unpack what actually happens to a woman’s body when minerals run low, why so many women feel depleted even when they’re “doing everything right,” and how minerals impact everything from hormones and metabolism to energy, nervous system regulation, and muscle cramping. Caroline also breaks down why generic supplement advice often misses the bigger picture and why mineral balance matters more than most people realize.This conversation completely shifts the way we think about health foundations in midlife. If you’ve been feeling like your body just isn’t responding the way it used to, this episode will help you understand why.Tune in and learn why minerals may be one of the missing pieces your body has been asking for all along.Episode Timeline: 00:00 – Midlife Mineral Crash03:29 – Minerals & Period Cramps04:48 – Afternoon Energy Crashes05:31 – Why Minerals Matter08:02 – Modern Food Depletion09:00 – Start With Foundations10:57 – Supplement Labels Mislead13:21 – Humic vs Fulvic Minerals16:23 – Best Way to Take Minerals20:42 – Mineral Sprays Explained21:15 – Minerals for Period Cramps22:44 – Anxiety & Happy Lights27:38 – The Mineral Reset Book29:03 – Signs of Mineral Deficiency31:19 – The Mineral Reset Program34:38 – Minerals & Emotional Resilience36:08 – Surviving vs ThrivingConnect with Caroline Alan: Book – MineralResetBook.comInstagram – @CarolineAlanOfficialWebsite – BeamMinerals.com🔗 Links & Resources🌐Beam Minerals:(USE DISCOUNT CODE: BRIA at checkout for 20% off) 🌐AG1: DrinkAG1.com/BRIA (for a free $76 gift when you try AG1) 🌐 Website:🎧 Listen to past episodes: 📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Make Nutrition Easy In Perimenopause: 📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Peptides For Perimenopause: 📩 Book a Free Discovery Call:Connect with me: Connect with Bria on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bria_period_whisperer/ Learn more about Bria’s coaching program: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/Coaching Subscribe to The Period Whisperer Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-period-whisperer-podcast-perimenopause-menopause/id1617315546 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5w8w0KbRuDwOUoBMzeFOOO YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@bria_period_whisperer 
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41 MIN
Eps 419: Over 40? Your Body Might Need LESS Exercise — Not More
JUN 1, 2026
Eps 419: Over 40? Your Body Might Need LESS Exercise — Not More
Over 40 and exhausted by workouts that used to feel good? I need you to hear this…your body might not need more exercise right now,  it might need a break.In this episode, I’m talking about something I think so many women in midlife are quietly experiencing but almost nobody is saying out loud: sometimes pushing harder is the exact thing keeping your body stuck. I share why I’m personally taking a step back from intense fitness right now, how hormone shifts and chronic stress change our ability to recover, and the signs your workouts may be costing you more energy than they’re giving back. We’ll talk about fitness burnout, nervous system overload, why movement and exercise are not the same thing, and how to stop treating your body like it should perform the way it did in your 20s. This is not about “giving up” on your health, it’s about learning how to work with your body instead of constantly fighting against it.Tune in if you’ve been eating well, working out harder, and still feeling like your body is waving a white flag.Episode Timeline: 00:04 — How Are You Feeling?03:45 — Your Hormonal Buffer Changed07:02 — Why Midlife Feels Harder10:22 — Time For A Fitness Break13:20 — Signs You Lack Capacity15:05 — Movement vs Intense Fitness18:40 — Workouts Draining Your Energy22:10 — Why Results Stop Happening25:02 — Exercise Isn’t Stress Management28:05 — Stop Training Like Athletes30:10 — Summer Health CEO Mindset🔗 Links & Resources🌐Beam Minerals:(USE DISCOUNT CODE: BRIA at checkout for 20% off) 🌐AG1: DrinkAG1.com/BRIA (for a free $76 gift when you try AG1) 🌐 Website:🎧 Listen to past episodes: 📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Make Nutrition Easy In Perimenopause: 📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Peptides For Perimenopause: 📩 Book a Free Discovery Call:Connect with me: Connect with Bria on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bria_period_whisperer/ Learn more about Bria’s coaching program: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/Coaching Subscribe to The Period Whisperer Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-period-whisperer-podcast-perimenopause-menopause/id1617315546 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5w8w0KbRuDwOUoBMzeFOOO YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@bria_period_whisperer 
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31 MIN