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Ladies… have you ever looked in the mirror and thought, "Ummm, excuse me, body?! What the actual heck is happening?!" 😂

You're eating healthy, working out, doing ALL the things, and somehow your jeans are getting tighter, your sleep is a hot mess, and your hormones have apparently decided to throw a party without inviting you.

WELL, FRIENDS… this episode is for YOU! 💕

On this episode of Everything's Messy Podcast I'm sitting down with the amazing Lindsey Mathews AKA @trainerlindsey, a certified strength and conditioning specialist with over 20 years of experience, and we're getting REAL about perimenopause, weight gain, hormones, gut health, stress, and why what worked in our 20s and 30s might not be working anymore.

And here's the kicker… even Lindsey, a fitness professional, found herself navigating unexpected weight gain and hormonal changes!

We talk about her personal healing journey, why eating LESS isn't always the answer, how chronic stress can wreak havoc on our bodies, and why sometimes we need to stop pushing harder and start giving ourselves a little more grace.

We're getting messy about:

• 🔥 Perimenopause and why our bodies suddenly feel like strangers
• 💪 Why working out harder and eating less might be backfiring
• 🦠 Gut health, hormones, blood sugar, and the bigger health picture
• 😴 Sleep, stress, and the power of slowing the heck down
• 🥑 Why nourishing your body matters more than punishing it
• 🚶‍♀️ Simple daily habits that can make a big difference
• 🍪 Surviving the holiday season without food guilt or an all-or-nothing mentality
• ❤️ Learning to work WITH our changing bodies instead of fighting them

My biggest takeaway? Our bodies aren't the enemy. They're trying to tell us something, and maybe it's time we started listening.

Whether you're in your 40s, approaching perimenopause, already in the thick of it, or simply wondering why you feel so different lately, this conversation is full of perspective, practical tips, and reminders that you're not alone.

So grab your coffee, your walking shoes, or maybe that third load of laundry you forgot to fold (no judgment here 🤣), and let's get into it!

Because life is messy, hormones are messy, and we're figuring it out together.

📚 PLUS, Lindsey has a NEW BOOK coming out! Perimenopause Fitness and Nutrition For Dummies is available for PRE-SALE NOW and starts shipping December 2nd! If you're navigating this stage of life and want to better understand how to fuel, move, and support your changing body, you'll definitely want to check it out! Link below.

Connect with Lindsey and Preorder her book links below!

• MoxieByLindsey.com: http://www.moxiebylindsey.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trainerlindsey/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/@trainerlindsey
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@trainerlindsey
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@trainerlindsey
• Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nourish-strengthen-with-trainer-lindsey/id1692560051
• Presale link for Lindsey’s book: http://www.moxiebylindsey.com/books

🎧 Listen to Everything's Messy Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! Or catch it on YouTube!!

💖 If this episode speaks to you, share it with a girlfriend who needs to hear it, and don't forget to follow, rate, and review the show!

Keep it messy, Sarah 💋

Disclaimer: This episode is for educational and informational purposes and is not a substitute for personalized medical advice.