Antigravity Wellness: Perimenopause and Menopause Optimized | Podcast Guru

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Welcome to Antigravity Wellness, the podcast dedicated to empowering women through the transformative stages of perimenopause and menopause. Hosted by Dr. Nicole Smith, a specialist in women's health, this podcast offers practical advice, expert insights, and compassionate support to help you navigate these changes with confidence and ease. Join us as we explore topics ranging from hormonal shifts and symptom management to emotional well-being and lifestyle tips, all aimed at lifting the weight and helping you feel lighter and more vibrant.

Recent Episodes

Is progesterone making you feel worse instead of better?

In this episode, I explain the most common progesterone side effects, why they happen, and what you can discuss with your healthcare provider before giving up on treatment. We’ll talk about fatigue, grogginess, dizziness, mood changes, bloating, headaches, breast tenderness, changes in bleeding, and more. You’ll also learn why the type of progesterone, your dose, when you take it, and why you’re taking it all matter. Want to learn more about what’s happening to your body during perime...

14 MIN

This Is Not Your Mother’s Menopause: Hormones, Strength & Thriving in Midlife

Welcome to episode 81 of Antigravity Wellness! Menopause doesn't have to mean accepting weight gain, muscle loss, weaker bones, poor sleep, or feeling like your best years are behind you. In this special “This Is Not Your Mother’s Menopause” breakout session, Dr. Nicole Smith is joined by women’s advocate Stacey West and fitness professional Janelle Bogdan for an honest and empowering conversation about what really happens to women's bodies during perimenopause and menopause—and what we can d...

49 MIN

Episode #80 - What Actually Helps You Sleep Better?

Welcome to episode 80 of Antigravity Wellness! If you're struggling to fall asleep, waking up repeatedly, waking too early, dealing with night sweats, or spending enough time in bed but still waking up exhausted, this episode is for you. In this Midlife Sleep Masterclass, Dr. Nicole Smith explains why sleep problems during perimenopause and menopause are rarely caused by a lack of discipline or a bad bedtime routine. Sleep disruption in midlife is often multifactorial, with hormone changes ov...

33 MIN

Episode #79 - Stronger for Life: Protecting Your Bones, Muscle & Independence in Midlife

Welcome to episode 79 of Antigravity Wellness! In this special women’s midlife health workshop, Dr. Nicole Smith is joined by Dr. Desiree Lyle to discuss what women can do now to protect their bone density, muscle mass, strength, mobility, and independence as they age. Osteoporosis often develops without obvious symptoms, which makes prevention, early awareness, and appropriate screening especially important. Together, Dr. Nicole and Dr. Desiree break down the risk factors women should know—i...

83 MIN

Episode #78 - Why You Can’t Sleep: It’s More Than Your Hormones

Welcome to episode 78 of Antigravity Wellness! If your sleep has suddenly changed during perimenopause or menopause, another supplement or generic “sleep hack” may not be the answer. In this episode, Dr. Nicole Smith explains why midlife sleep problems can have multiple underlying causes—and why figuring out what is actually waking you up matters. Hormonal changes can absolutely affect sleep, but they’re only one piece of the puzzle. Hot flashes and night sweats, anxiety, pain, blood sugar fl...

28 MIN