Episodes
About 20% of women are having their first child after the age of 35 and there has been an increase in babies being born to mothers after the age of 35 by 67% in the last three decades. This means that so many more women are experiencing postpartum hormonal shifts at the same time as the hormonal shifts of perimenopause. So if this is you sister, don't miss this episode!   Tune in to learn: Feminine Depletion and what you need to know How postpartum impacts perimenopause symptoms What is...
Published 03/21/24
Are you stuck trying to lose weight and nothing is happening? Maybe you are feeling a little desperate even and know that your hormones are playing a role?   Tune in to learn: The big mistakes women make in perimenopause Around fat burning The 4 steps to get you back into fat burning    ***APPLY HERE NOW FOR MY EXCLUSIVE 3 MONTH METABOLIC CHAOS HEALING 1:1 COACHING*** JOIN THE PERIMENOPAUSE POSSE NOW https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/now   It is the perfect starter course and membership...
Published 03/18/24
Are you working out but not seeing results from your fitness? Is your body holding you back from your life or maybe you are noticing that your body can’t do what it used to in daily life or in your fitness? Fitness is a key part of aging well and thriving in perimenopause and beyond, but it can feel so confusing as we go through the perimenopause transition.   So if you are wondering how to use fitness to feel your best in this season, whether your goal is fat burning, muscle building or just...
Published 03/14/24
Do you ever feel confused about nutrition? There are so many options to choose from…The TRUTH is that nutrition can either fuel you or drag you down, but knowing how to determine what, when and how much to eat for YOU in perimenopause is the foundation for your success in fat loss, energy gain and of course hormone healing. I break it all down in this episode.   Tune in to learn:   The most foundational lesson of nutrition you need to know How to know what, when and how much to eat to thrive...
Published 03/11/24
Are you struggling with digestive issues, bloating, constipation or diarrhea, not feeling energized even when you feel like you are eating whole foods? The health of your gut is SO key and very much connected to the hormones that are in shifting in perimenopause…and diet culture has played a role in how we nourish our gut to support our hormones.  So if you are wondering how to support your gut health or what is the root issue of your tummy troubles, this episode if for you where I dive into...
Published 03/07/24
Are you working your butt off to lose weight or feel better in perimenopause, and nothing is working? I get it, I have been there, AND there is absolutely a path to results for you. Thriving in perimenopause starts with doing the healing work, understanding WHAT the healing work actually is and then knowing when it is time to ask for help…and I cover it all for you in this episode!   Tune in to learn:   How to know if your hormones are imbalanced How to know that what you are doing really...
Published 03/04/24
Are you feeling a little less happy these days? Like maybe you are missing your spark, or can’t seem to find the positivity that you used to have now that you are in perimenopause? The shifting of your hormones in midlife can absolutely play tricks on your mindset and have you seeing rain cloud instead of rose colored glasses. So if you are missing the happier side of life and are wondering what to do about it, this episode if for you where I dive into all of this and more with clinical...
Published 02/29/24
Perimenopause starts for ALL women at 35, you may not have symptoms or notice symptoms, but the transition is happening. There is so much I wish I had known at 35 as I started this transition that would have massively helped before things got ugly! So in this episode  I am sharing 7 things I wish I had known 7 years ago to help relieve symptoms and thrive in perimenopause!     GRAB YOUR FREE DAILY HORMONE CHECKLIST...
Published 02/26/24
More and more in my practice I’ve been connecting with women who have had recent diagnosis of ADHD much later in life this can be really overwhelming especially during the time when we’re already super overwhelmed. So whether you, have wondered if you have ADHD, have been diagnosed with ADHD, have a child or someone you know in your life with ADHD, you’re not gonna want to miss this episode with my friend, and amazing human Christine MacCarroll.   Tune in to learn:   1. How an ADHD diagnosis...
Published 02/22/24
For all of my sisters out there who are feeling the rage these days, or maybe just more irritated, less patient, more emotional or even like you want to run away and live alone off of the grid, this episode is for you and we will unpack it ALL.   Tune in to learn: 1. Why are you feeling this way? 2. The good news about why you are feeling this way! 3. What you can do about it.   GRAB YOUR FREE DAILY HORMONE CHECKLIST...
Published 02/19/24
Brain fog? Forgetfulness? Just not feeling like you are operating at peak performance in perimenopause? This is the episode for you! Tune in to learn: 1. How perimenopause impacts your brain 2. 3 simple ways to start taking care of your brain health for peak performance in perimenopause 3. The piece of advice that blew my mind Dr. Laura DeCesaris is a functional medicine health strategist, specializing in women’s health and high performance.  Laura works with driven, ambitious women, helping...
Published 02/15/24
In this episode of The Period Whisperer podcast, Bria brings into focus an often-overlooked problem faced by many women going through perimenopause: hair loss. Bria talks about why this occurs, explores the links to hormonal imbalances, and provides actionable suggestions on how to combat this issue. Tune in to learn: Why you might be losing hair in perimenopause Which hormones may be the cause of it What you can do about it to get your hair off of your face and back on your head   Ready to...
Published 02/12/24
In this episode of the Period Whisperer podcast, join our host Bria and special guest Dr. Morgan Anderson as they delve into the relationship between attachment styles, hormones, and stress. Dr. Anderson, a renowned clinical psychologist and relationship coach, provides invaluable insights on the attachment theory and its transformative impact on our lives. This episode focuses on the three attachment styles – anxious, avoidant, and disorganized – demonstrating how they influence our adult...
Published 02/08/24
Welcome to this episode of the Period Whisperer, your guide to understanding and optimizing hormonal health. In this episode, we navigate the often-misunderstood subject of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). Let Bria, your host and wellness advocate, simplify the intricacies of HRT - a therapeutic approach whose merits extend beyond mere synthetic hormone supplementation. We also explore the phase of 'reverse puberty' or perimenopause, dissecting the key hormonal shifts that mark this...
Published 02/05/24
Have you noticed yourself fixating on small things to avoid BIG things? Maybe you feel out of control of your body and your life, maybe you don’t know what makes you happy, maybe you feel unsatisfied in your career or your relationships… Whatever it is, if in the quiet honest moments with yourself, you know you could be happier…this is the episode for you.   Tune in to learn: How to know if you are living out of alignment 3 things you can do to start getting back into alignment How your body...
Published 02/01/24
Do you dread getting your period? Do you look forward to the day when you achieve menopause and it is gone for good? Do you stay on with control only for the reason that you don’t want a period? Is your period missing, heavy or completely irregular? This episode is for you!   Tune in to learn:   Why your period is now being called your 5th vital sign How to know if your period is missing bc of a healthy menopause or because of a deeper issue you need to pay attention to The AMAZING health...
Published 01/29/24
Medical research estimates as much as 90 percent of illness and disease is stress-related….and perimenopause symptoms and hormone imbalance fall into that category. If STRESS is at the root of our challenges in perimenopause (and it IS) then looking at the cause of that stress is the path back. One of the key stress faucets of life are finances and money. Ironically a topic as taboo as perimenopause. So if that is one of the things causing you stress OR you just KNOW you want to learn more...
Published 01/25/24
Is there ANYTHING worse than not being able to sleep, especially when you are tired? Insomnia, night wakings, night sweats, having to pee several times a night, anxiety…all of these things play a role in what is interrupting our sleep in perimenopause, and yet the energy demand of perimenopause means we actually NEED more sleep. PLUS enough good quality sleep is CRITICAL for brain function, energy stores, muscle repair, fat burning, hormone balancing and about a hundred other things. So we...
Published 01/22/24
My excuses kept me comfortable the way sadness in a loss does. I would hear myself repeat them over and over, and I really believed them. In this episode we will uncover the 5 most common excuses that we make as women which keep us stuck in Perimenopause Hell, and how to bust through them for good.   Tune in to learn:   The major hormone mistake that I made just recently How I got over tying my excuses to my identity and using them to keep me safe How you can prioritize your health goals and...
Published 01/18/24
45, 3 kids, 6 dogs, married and a full time career, struggling with Hashimoto’s and low thyroid, Ilse felt ‘disgusting’ in her body and exhausted and completely out of control. She had felt tired for years and her weight just kept creeping up in perimenopause, in spite of the fact that she had tried everything.  She was working out and gaining weight and starting to feel completely hopeless without any energy for her life.   Tune in to learn:1. How she eliminated the inflammation in her body...
Published 01/15/24
***JUST ANNOUNCED***   The brand new signature course Midlife Mojo is OPEN here: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/midlife-mojo   It is a 12 week course that we will commit to together and it is designed to:   1. Get You Out Of Hormonal chaos (including mood swings, night sweats & heavy periods),  2. Eliminate and Heal Inflammation in your body (no more bloating, brain fog, exhaustion and cravings) Optimize your Metabolism (bring on the energy!)  3. Shift into Fat Burning Mode (hello...
Published 01/11/24
**FREE MASTERCLASS + BONUS**   How To Release Weight, Gain Energy, & Heal Your Hormones In Perimenopause (Without overwhelm or failure)   GRAB YOUR SPOT HERE —> https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/now     Learn:   The game-changing strategy you can use right now to move away from hot flashes, sleepless nights, exhausted afternoons filled with cravings and weight loss efforts that aren’t working, and move you toward healing, energy and weight release in perimenopause. A simple to...
Published 01/08/24
At 45 Christine was struggling with night sweats, anxiety, she was freezing cold all day and had tried everything. Gone to all of the doctors, naturopaths and had all of the tests and was feeling very stuck and frustrated with no answers to be found.     Tune in to this interview to hear:   How joining Midlife Mojo and focusing on healing and supporting her hormones helped her to sleep peacefully, release weight, find calm and get her life back!     ***JUST ANNOUNCED***   FREE MASTERCLASS +...
Published 01/04/24
Are you sick of setting health goals that you never achieve?   I used to do this EVERY YEAR…but I haven’t now for 5 years!   Tune into this episode to learn The 3 Steps To Guarantee You Will Not Fail When You Set Health Goals In Perimenopause!     FREE MASTERCLASS + BONUS How To Release Weight, Gain Energy, & Heal Your Hormones In Perimenopause (Without overwhelm or failure)   GRAB YOUR SPOT HERE —> https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/now   Learn:   The game-changing strategy you...
Published 01/02/24
How does your body feel about drinking alcohol? If you’re someone who drinks either occasionally or maybe more often than you’d like, have you noticed any changes in your bodies reaction, the impact it might have on your sleep on your digestion, on your energy as you go through these hormonally shifting years? Maybe you haven’t noticed anything at all. Have you found yourself wondering if alcohol is something that’s not serving you? Or keeping you small? I ask these questions because these...
Published 12/28/23