You’re not failing your metabolism—your body is changing. If calorie counting, eating less, and over-exercising suddenly stopped working in perimenopause or menopause, this episode explains why.

In this episode of The BeingBrigid Show, Brigid breaks down the 7 “nutrition hills” she’ll die on when it comes to women’s health, blood sugar balance, hormone health, inflammation, and sustainable weight loss in midlife. From insulin resistance and chronic inflammation to fiber, muscle mass, thyroid health, and the all-or-nothing mindset, Brigid explains the science-backed shifts that actually help women improve energy, body composition, and long-term metabolic health.

What You’ll Learn In This Episode:

• Why under-eating and skipping meals can worsen cortisol and cravings
• How blood sugar imbalances impact weight gain, inflammation, and hormones
• The connection between insulin resistance, menopause, and belly fat
• Why women in midlife need more muscle for metabolic health and longevity
• The role fiber plays in blood sugar control, satiety, gut health, and inflammation
• Why thyroid testing should go beyond TSH alone
• How the “all or nothing” mindset sabotages consistency and long-term health
• The biggest nutrition shifts that support sustainable weight loss in perimenopause and menopause

Timestamps:

• 01:24 Understanding the Seven Hills of Women's Health
• 02:52 The Impact of Skipping Meals and Under Eating
• 04:19 Insulin Resistance and Blood Sugar Control
• 07:10 Symptoms of Insulin Resistance and Gut Microbiome
• 08:33 Hormonal Changes in Menopause and Disease Risk
• 10:57 Ultra-Processed Foods and Blood Sugar Spikes
• 12:48 Fasting Insulin as a Predictor of Menopause Symptoms
• 17:28 Building Muscle for Metabolic and Bone Health
• 18:50 Thyroid Health Beyond TSH
• 20:15 The Power of Dietary Fiber in Metabolic Health
• 24:59 The All-or-Nothing Mindset and Consistency
• 31:00 The Structure of the Being Collective Program
• 32:21 Support Systems and Community for Health Success
• 36:41 Final Thoughts and How to Join the Program

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Resources & Links:

+ Watch the full episode on YouTube

+ Join The Being Collective

+ Brigid’s Website

+ Brigid’s Instagram