The Next Phase
I used to be fun. I used to be driven. I used to be sexy. I used to be...young. What happened?
Dear Millennial moms in your late 30s or 40s -- former forces of nature,
Are you burned out, overwhelmed, and wondering where your energy (and your old self) went? You’re not alone.
The Next Phase is the podcast for overachieving moms navigating perimenopause who are dying to take back their energy, their bodies, and their magic. Here, we will not pummel you with hormone treatment plans or talk about perimenopause as if it's a diagnosis. Instead, we're going to celebrate it. We're going to use it as an excuse to really start taking care of ourselves. As a matter of fact, we're going to find ourselves in our perimenopause era.
Hosted by Stacey Hutson—certified health coach, wellness chef, former co-host of the Mother Plus Podcast, and mom of two—you’ll learn how to: Understand what’s really happening in perimenopause and how to work with your changing body, use nutrition, supplements, and sleep as medicine to restore your energy, get in tune with your cycle and learn practical ways to sync your life with your hormones, and create rituals (with a little woo) that help you slow down, listen inward, and reconnect with yourself.
Each episode blends personal stories, expert insights, and actual doable steps you can take right away.
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The Next Phase
#4: How to Eat With Your Cycle to Balance Hormones in Perimenopause
You know that feeling when you’ve been eating the same breakfast for years — same coffee, same smoothie, same handful of nuts — and one day your body just says nope?
Yeah… same.
In this episode, we’re talking about what it actually means to eat with your cycle — and why your body doesn’t want the same foods every day. I’ll walk you through how your hormones shift each week, what your body is craving (and why), and how the temperature of your food might be the most overlooked key to digestion, energy, and mood.
You’ll learn:
✨ How your hormones change through the four phases — and what to eat in each one
✨ Why digestion (and even your body temperature) play a huge role in how you feel
✨ My favorite foods to reduce bloating, boost energy, and balance mood
✨ How to start cycle syncing your meals without overhauling your diet
This episode will help you see food differently — not as something to control, but as one of the most enjoyable, affordable, and intuitive forms of hormone support out there.
Oh — and you’ll never look at a cold smoothie in winter the same way again. 😉
📘 Mentioned in the Episode
- Cycle Syncing Food Guide — your free cheat sheet with what to eat in each phase + easy breakfast ideas.
👉 Download it here - Dandy Blend (the dandelion coffee alternative I love)
- Fermented vs. shelf-stable pickles — how to tell which ones actually have probiotics
🩸 Phases in a Nutshell
Menstrual (Winter): Warm, mineral-rich comfort food — think soups, stews, and cozy meals that feel like a weighted blanket.
Follicular (Spring): Fresh and vibrant — leafy greens, berries, and foods that support detox and energy.
Ovulatory (Summer): Light, colorful, cooling foods — salads, fruit, and omega-3s.
Luteal (Fall): Grounding, fiber-rich comfort — roasted veggies, root foods, cinnamon tea, and dark chocolate.
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