What if the reason you're struggling to lose weight in midlife isn't that you need more discipline, more cardio, or another restrictive diet? In this episode, I sit down with Danielle Kepics, a physician assistant turned functional health practitioner, for a very honest conversation about what can actually be happening in a woman's body during perimenopause and menopause. We talk about how hormonal changes can affect weight, why years of dieting and over-exercising may be working against you, and why the basics of nutrition, strength training, recovery, and metabolic health still matter. We also get into some of the bigger questions surrounding women's healthcare, including how hormones are approached in conventional medicine, where GLP-1 medications fit into the picture, and why Danielle believes they should be used thoughtfully and with proper support rather than as a replacement for foundational habits. What you’ll learn: Why doing more isn't always the answer when you're struggling with weight loss What actually changes physiologically during perimenopause How years of dieting and excessive exercise can affect metabolism and recovery Where strength training, protein, and adequate nutrition fit into midlife health Why Danielle believes GLP-1s should be viewed as a tool rather than a substitute for the basics What thyroid, gut health, nutrient status, and sleep may have to do with weight-loss resistance Why airway and sleep issues can be easy to overlook in women experiencing fatigue and metabolic changes How hormones and foundational health habits can work together rather than being treated as separate issues If you've been doing everything you think you're supposed to do and still don't feel like your body is responding the way it used to, this conversation is worth hearing. Resources from Danielle: Connect with Danielle on IG: https://www.instagram.com/danielle.kepics 9 HRT Myths Debunked: What women actually need to know: https://www.empoweredmedicine.co/myths Grab your Thyroid Fixer here: https://betterlifedoctor.com/ New here? Use code LISTEN20 for 20% off your first order Returning customers can use code LISTEN10 for 10% off SHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS: betterlifedoctor.com LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call: https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES... JUST CLICK BELOW Thyroid Optimization Guide: https://health.dramie.com/thyropause 7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter: https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter Thyroid on Trial: https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just clickHERE (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-thyroid-fixer/id1529800263), scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. FollowHERE (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-thyroid-fixer/id1529800263) and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group and get questions answered LIVE weekly, Just Fix Your Thyroid, for a Community of HOPE and SUPPORT in your thyroid journey. https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/) Like me on Facebook:Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine (https://www.facebook.com/amiehornamannutrition/) Subscribe on YouTube:Dr. Amie Hornaman (https://www.youtube.com/c/dramiehornaman) Follow me on Instagram:@dramiehornaman (https://www.instagram.com/dramiehornaman/)
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