<p>If you&#39;ve ever found yourself in an afternoon energy crash, staring at the vending machine and wondering what happened to your metabolism, this episode is your breakthrough moment. We&#39;re diving deep into the protein revolution that&#39;s transforming how women navigate perimenopause, starting with Mia&#39;s story (which might sound eerily familiar).</p><p><br></p><p>Key Moments (your roadmap to transformation):• 00:00:13 - Meet Mia: The crash and burn cycle we all know too well• 00:01:18 - Why protein matters more than ever in perimenopause• 00:02:56 - The science behind protein&#39;s triple threat (metabolism, blood sugar, hormones)• 00:04:07 - Debunking the &quot;I&#39;ll get bulky&quot; myth• 00:05:24 - Mia&#39;s transformation timeline (week-by-week changes)• 00:06:35 - Your personal protein prescription• 00:08:08 - Movement + Protein: The perfect partnership• 00:09:59 - Your one-week protein revolution challenge• 00:10:17 - Community connections and resources</p><p>My Personal Note to You💙</p><ol><li>You need more protein than you think (0.8-1g per pound of body weight)</li><li>Start with just ONE meal (breakfast is your power move)</li><li>You&#39;re not fighting your body - you&#39;re learning to work with it</li><li>This isn&#39;t about perfection - it&#39;s about creating a new default</li><li>Your energy matters, your strength matters, YOU matter</li></ol><p><br></p><p>Essential Tools I Shared:• The Protein Timing Blueprint• 25-30g Protein Breakfast Ideas• Weekly Implementation Strategy• Energy Tracking Framework• Simple Meal Building Blocks</p><p><br></p><p>Let&#39;s Stay Connected:Share your protein revolution wins!• Instagram: @CatharineAdams• Facebook: Catharine Adams• Website: catharineadams.com</p><p>Coming Up Next:</p><p>The Meno Collective Membership is launching on July 28th! Check out my website for more information. </p><p>Get ready for three new episodes next week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) as we continue your perimenopause transformation journey.</p><p> If you&#39;re thinking &quot;Finally, someone gets it!&quot; share this episode. Because somewhere, another woman is googling &quot;am I normal?&quot; at 2 AM, and your share might be exactly what she needs.<em>You&#39;re not broken. You don&#39;t need fixing. You&#39;re navigating a massive transition, and your body deserves fuel that supports this journey, not fights against it.~Catharine</em></p>