Ep. 61/Perimenopause or Hypothalamic Amenorrhea?

Jul 11

In this conversation, Bria Gadd and Cynthia discuss the topic of periods and the challenges faced by women in their mid to late thirties and beyond. They explore the impact of factors such as exercise, nutrition, stress, and sleep on menstrual health. Bria shares her personal experience of losing her period and the journey to understanding the role of hormones and the transition of menopause. They emphasize the importance of listening to our bodies, finding balance in our lifestyle, and recognizing the symptoms that indicate hormonal imbalances.

In this conversation, Cynthia and Bria discuss the importance of listening to our bodies and honoring our menstrual cycles. They highlight the negative effects of overexercising and under-eating, which can lead to hormonal imbalances and other health issues. They emphasize the benefits of having a regular menstrual cycle, such as increased energy and productivity during the follicular phase, and the importance of self-care and setting boundaries during the luteal phase. They also discuss the connection between stress management, pleasure, and overall well-being. The conversation concludes with a reminder that age is just a number and that it's never too late to prioritize our health.

Takeaways

Menstrual health can be affected by factors such as exercise, nutrition, stress, and sleep.
Symptoms like irregular periods, disrupted sleep, cravings, bloating, and digestive issues can indicate hormonal imbalances.
Listening to our bodies and finding balance in our lifestyle is crucial for maintaining menstrual health.
Understanding our menstrual cycle can help us have more self-compassion and adjust our activities and expectations accordingly.
It's important to seek professional help and not dismiss symptoms as 'normal' or 'just hormones.' Overexercising and under-eating can lead to hormonal imbalances and other health issues.
Having a regular menstrual cycle can bring increased energy and productivity during the follicular phase.
Self-care and setting boundaries are important during the luteal phase.
Stress management and pleasure contribute to overall well-being.
Age is just a number, and it's never too late to prioritize our health.

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Learn more about our guest:
Bria Gadd is a functional diagnostic practitioner, holistic health coach, and certified personal trainer, who specializes in female hormones, helping women with weight release and energy gain in pre and post menopause, and finding clarity in hormonal chaos.

Her podcast The Period Whisperer is a top 2% wellness podcast in the world with an instagram following of over 17,000. Bria has been featured in Fox News, Women's Health and top women's podcasts such as The MidLife Makeover Show to name a few.