Season 4 Episode 3-Menopause & Weight — What’s Really Going On?

If you’ve ever thought, “I haven’t changed anything… so why does my body feel like it did?” — this episode is for you.

This week on New Roads, New Rules, Terri and Sandi dig into one of the most frustrating (and misunderstood) topics women face in midlife: menopause, hormones, and weight gain. Not from a place of shame or blame — but from curiosity, clarity, and compassion.

They’re joined by Dr. Sarah Stombough, a family medicine physician specializing in weight and metabolic health, who breaks down what’s actually happening in the body during perimenopause and menopause — and why “trying harder” often stops working. From shifting hormones to stubborn midsection weight, this conversation helps explain why so many women feel confused, dismissed, or like their body suddenly changed the rules.

But this episode doesn’t stop at why — it opens the door to what now.

They explore the different paths women can take to feel better in their bodies again, including:

• When weight-loss medications might make sense (and what to realistically expect)
• How hormone replacement therapy fits into the bigger picture
• What actually works for women who don’t want or can’t access medications
• Why doing different matters more than doing more

Most importantly, this episode reminds you: you’re not broken, lazy, or failing — your body is transitioning.

If you’re navigating menopause, questioning your weight, or just craving answers without judgment, this conversation might finally make things click.

Same road. New rules. And a whole lot more understanding along the way. 💜