Ep 048: Menopause is Inevitable. Suffering is Optional.

We've all heard women older than us talk about the hot flashes and hormonal mayhem that makes menopause a dreaded decade on the horizon, but what if it didn't have to be that way?!

 

In this eye-opening, laugh-filled, and incredibly practical episode of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, host Jamie Belz is joined by Patti McCoy—Assistant Instructor at the Nutritional Therapy Association, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (FNTP), and Certified Dietary Supplement Specialist (CDSS)—for a powerful conversation on navigating perimenopause, menopause, and midlife hormone shifts with grace, knowledge, and bio-individual strategy.

 

As an educator and wellness expert who’s in the trenches of perimenopause herself, Patti brings wisdom, humor, and lived experience to this candid discussion about:

 

• Unexpected symptoms of perimenopause—what’s “normal” vs. what needs support
• Weight gain, belly fat, and blood sugar dysregulation during hormonal shifts
• The truth about cholesterol, dietary fat, and hormone production
• Common misconceptions about libido, vaginal dryness, and mental health in midlife
• Practical, natural solutions including adaptogens, herbal support, and other
• How to decide if hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is right for you—and how to do it safely
• The importance of functional lab testing, personalized care, and supportive practitioners

 

Whether you’re in your early 40s and just starting to notice changes or fully immersed in the "menopausal moments", this episode delivers clarity, strategy, and encouragement rooted in functional nutrition and clinical insight. Perhaps those younger than 40 stand to gain the most in that a properly calibrated, nutrient sufficient body will triumph the transition.

 

“Menopause is inevitable—but suffering is not.”

– Patti McCoy, FNTP, CDSS

 

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Biotics Research Supplements & Products From This Episode:

• Gamminol Forte™ – Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) support for inflammation and hormone balance
• Equifem™ – Comprehensive perimenopause and menopause support with herbs like black cohosh and chasteberry
• Ashwagandha – Adaptogenic herb for adrenal and stress support
• ADHS™ – Adaptogenic herbal blend featuring ashwagandha, eleuthero, rhodiola, and licorice root to support adrenal function, stress resilience, and balanced cortisol levels
• Bio-D-Mulsion Forte® – Emulsified vitamin D3 for immune, bone, and hormone health
• De-Stress™ – Contains L-theanine for calming the nervous system
• Cal-Ma Plus® – Calcium and magnesium blend for bone, muscle, and nervous system support
• Acti-Mag Plus® – Highly bioavailable magnesium with co-factors for cardiovascular, muscular, and hormone support
• Mg-Zyme™ – Targeted magnesium support to address stress, cramps, and sleep challenges
• Zn-Zyme™ – Bioavailable zinc to support immune function, hormone production, and cell repair

Also mentioned:

• Flaxseed – Phytoestrogen-rich whole food to support estrogen balance
• Fermented soy foods – Including tempeh, miso, and natto for hormone and gut health

 

 

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