Feeling “off” in your 30s, 40s, or 50s? Hormone imbalances may be the reason and now is the time to act. Bria Gadd also known as The Period Whisperer is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, holistic health coach, and certified personal trainer. She helps women move past hormonal chaos by focusing on root causes rather than quick fixes.
In this conversation, Bria shares her own perimenopause journey and the lessons that shaped her work from understanding health debt to managing stress and supporting gut health. We also discuss metabolic typing, including the concept of “oxidizers” how your body’s rate of turning food into fuel can influence whether you thrive on higher-protein or higher-carbohydrate foods.
Episode timeline:
00:00 - Episode Preview
01:38 - Podcast Intro
04:44 - Bria’s Background and Story
08:23 - Why So Many Women Have Hormone Imbalances
10:16 - Metabolic Typing Explained
16:04 - Stress, Cortisol, and Hormone Health
18:46 - Cortisol, Adrenals, Thyroid Connection
20:55 - Fasting and Women’s Hormones
24:25 - Building Muscle in Perimenopause/Menopause
26:39 - Flexibility and Mobility Training
30:07 - Weight Loss Foundations for Women
34:18 - Gut Health and Functional Testing
36:57 - Full Thyroid and Hormone Lab Testing
38:21 - Thoughts on Bioidentical Hormone Replacement
40:00 - Hormone-Balancing Hacks
42:55 - Bria’s Closing Message and Where to Find Her
44:30 - Podcast Outro
44:50 - Conclusion and Final Takeaways
About Bria Gadd:
Bria Gadd widely known as The Period Whisperer is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Practitioner, Certified Holistic Health Coach, and Personal Trainer who specializes in helping women navigate perimenopause and menopause with confidence.
Through her functional and root-cause approach, Bria helps women understand what’s really driving their hormonal imbalances so they can restore energy, strength, and balance.
Connect with Bria Gadd:
- https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/
- https://www.instagram.com/bria_period_whisperer/
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