In this episode, LaDawn, Holistic Nutrition and Weight-Loss Coach for women over 40, helps listeners understand the real reason their bodies may feel “different” in midlife.
She explains how hormonal shifts during perimenopause and menopause change metabolism, mood, sleep, and energy—and why traditional diet approaches stop working.
LaDawn shares a clear, compassionate framework to help women move from frustration to confidence by learning how to listen to their bodies as data, not drama.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
- The science behind hormonal shifts that affect weight loss after 40
- Why menopause nutrition requires balancing protein, fiber, and meal timing
- How blood-sugar balance and cortisol control influence fat storage and energy
- Real-life examples of decoding body feedback for better results
Motivating Quote:
“Listen to your body — it knows what it needs”
What’s Next?!
LaDawn invites listeners to continue learning how to decode the nutrition piece of their hormone story.
In upcoming episodes, she’ll share how to get a personalized Baseline Menopause Nutrition Audit — a simple road-map to help women identify what their bodies truly need to feel balanced and energized again Want a customized plan? Book a call with me! https://calendly.com/hickmansolutions/40min
Resources
Free Download: 7 Day Meal Guide that includes shopping lists and macronutrient breakdowns - https://bit.ly/7daymg
Follow me on Instagram: https://bit.ly/HH180Instagram – DM me your questions or share your favorite takeaway from this episode!
Facebook Community: If you would like more support and to be a part of a community of women like you, please join our Facebook Community at https://bit.ly/HH180FB
Popular Podcasts
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang
Ding dong! Join your culture consultants, Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang, on an unforgettable journey into the beating heart of CULTURE. Alongside sizzling special guests, they GET INTO the hottest pop-culture moments of the day and the formative cultural experiences that turned them into Culturistas. Produced by the Big Money Players Network and iHeartRadio.
Crime Junkie
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.