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[REPLAY] The Body Transition: What No One Tells You About Menopause & Weight

April 28, 2026 • Terri Cavanaugh and Sandi Ferreira • Season 4 • Episode 14

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If there is one episode that sparked more "Oh my god, me too!" messages than any other this year, it’s this one. As we prepare for Season 5, we knew we had to bring back this powerhouse conversation with Dr. Sarah Stombough. If you’ve felt like your body "changed the rules" without giving you the manual, this replay is your survival guide.

Why does everything that used to work suddenly stop working in our 40s and 50s? In this fan-favorite encore, Sandi and Terri get real about the frustration of shifting hormones and the "midsection mystery." We aren't just talking about calories; we’re talking about chemistry, compassion, and clarity.

In this deep-dive replay, we revisit:

The Hormone Shift: What is actually happening to your metabolism during perimenopause?
Beyond "Eat Less, Move More": Why the old rules of weight loss can actually backfire in midlife.
The Medication Conversation: A non-judgmental look at GLP-1s and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).
The Compassion Shift: Moving from "shaming" your body to "supporting" your transition.

Why Re-listen? Even if you heard this in February, the science and the support in this episode are worth a second pass—especially if you're feeling a mid-year slump in your health journey. Dr. Stombough’s insights are the "New Rules" every woman needs in her back pocket.

Join the Conversation: Did this episode change how you look at your body? We want to hear your "Aha!" moments!

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