Midlife Advice | Perimenopause, Hormones and Midlife Women’s Health
You're a woman over 40, you're in the thick of perimenopause or menopause, and lately you keep coming back to the same thought: I just don't feel like myself anymore.
You're doing everything right. Showing up for your family, your work, everyone who needs you. But you feel exhausted in a way that sleep doesn't fix. Work feels harder and less fulfilling than it used to. Your relationship feels distant. Your body is changing. You’re overwhelmed with the neverending decisions. And no matter what you do, you just feel off. Disconnected from yourself.
Midlife Advice is the podcast for intelligent midlife women who are ready to stop white-knuckling through life and feel next-level good.
Each week, host Jessica Long brings you honest conversations about navigating perimenopause and menopause, hormones, overwhelm, relationships, confidence, and the identity shift nobody warned you was coming. Not as a patient. Not as a problem to be solved. As a woman who deserves to actually feel GREAT again.
Jessica is a holistic health coach, certified menopause coaching specialist, breathwork facilitator and fellow midlife woman navigating all of this right alongside you.
If you've ever searched:
- Why am I so exhausted all the time?
- Why does work feel so hard lately?
- Why do I feel so disconnected from my partner?
- Why do I have low libido and will it ever come back?
- Why don't I feel like myself anymore?
- Is this perimenopause or something else?
This podcast was made for you.
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Midlife Advice | Perimenopause, Hormones and Midlife Women’s Health
61: Do Peptides Help with Sleep, Weight Gain and Brain Fog in Perimenopause?
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Are peptides the missing link for midlife women who are doing all the right things and still feel stuck?
If your nutrition, exercise, and sleep are pretty dialed in but you’re still dealing with low-grade fatigue, slower workout recovery, brain fog or stubborn weight gain in perimenopause, this episode is for you.
I’m joined by functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner and host of The Period Whisperer Podcast, Bria Gadd, for a grounded conversation about peptides in perimenopause.
We break down what peptides actually are, how they differ from hormones and medications, and the peptides Bria sees discussed most for midlife symptoms—including NAD+ for energy and cognition and GLP-1 microdosing for weight and blood sugar support—plus what matters most when it comes to safety and sourcing.
This conversation is especially for midlife women who feel good but not great and want to understand whether peptides are a helpful tool or just another wellness trend.
Important note: This episode is for education and general information only, not medical advice. Peptides and hormones are highly individual, especially in perimenopause. Talk with your healthcare provider before making changes to medications, supplements, or treatment.
Connect with Bria
briatheperiodwhisperer.com | @bria_period_whisperer
🎧 Other Episodes You Might Enjoy:
Why You Don’t Feel Like Yourself in Perimenopause (& How to Get Your Groove Back)
Why Dieting Backfires and Metabolism Is Key in Perimenopause
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