THE PERIOD WHISPERER PODCAST - Perimenopause, Menopause, Cortisol, Weight Loss, Hormone Balancing, Insomnia, Hot Flashes, Night Sweats, Libido, Your Guide To Thriving In MidLife

THE PERIOD WHISPERER PODCAST - Perimenopause, Menopause, Cortisol, Weight Loss, Hormone Balancing, Insomnia, Hot Flashes, Night Sweats, Libido, Your Guide To Thriving In MidLife

In the 35-55 age box and starting to wonder if you will ever feel like you again? Weight gain, night wakings, brain fog, hot flashes, headaches, cravings, bloating, joint pain, mood swings, anxiety are all on the rise and no matter what you try, nothing moves the needle. Your host, Bria Gadd is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Practitioner, Certified Holistic Health Coach, and Personal Trainer who specializes in female hormones. After helping thousands of women lose weight in their 20’s and 30’s, Bria recognized a difficult shift in women’s ability to get results in their body during their perimenopause years. Including her own frustrating 15lb weight gain amidst daily intense workouts and the demands of midlife. Tune in twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays to the top-ranked Period Whisperer Podcast for solo episodes and interviews with real life women and industry experts designed to help you understand the truth about perimenopause, take immediate action on the most important strategies for reducing inflammation and optimizing hormones, and get you in a body that releases weight easily. Whether you’re just starting to question if perimenopause is behind how you are feeling, are in the depths of hormonal chaos, or just want to learn how to feel your best through menopause and beyond, you’re in the right place. If you’re ready to decode the whispers of your body and heal your hormones so you can thrive again, listen to our fan favorite Episode 129: The 3 Nutrition Phases That Will Help You Release Belly Fat Every Time In Perimenopause

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July 21, 2025 30 mins

In this episode of The Period Whisperer, I dive deep into one of the most empowering strategies for women in perimenopause—building muscle. As our hormones shift, maintaining and building muscle becomes crucial for supporting our metabolism, balancing hormones, and promoting overall well-being. I’ll walk you through the best fitness and nutrition strategies, the importance of muscle for hormonal health, and how to overcome common c...

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Are you craving a pause… a real reset… and maybe a day that’s actually about you for once?

In this episode, I’m sharing a powerful announcement — something women in this community have been asking for, and something I know we all deeply need right now:

🌿 The Midlife Reset Retreat: A Day to Realign, 

Reclaim & Rise — happening in Tucson, AZ, September 13th, 2025.


I’ll walk you through:

  • What this retreat ...
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In this episode of The Period Whisperer, I’m talking all about self-kindness during perimenopause. As women, we often face intense hormonal shifts, mood swings, and physical changes that can make it easy to be hard on ourselves. In today’s episode, I’m diving into why and where unkindness shows up in our lives, especially during perimenopause, and how those hormonal fluctuations impact our ability to be gentle with ourselves.

I’ll a...

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In this episode of The Period Whisperer, I’m joined by Dr. John Neustadt, ND, a renowned expert in naturopathic medicine and the founder of Nutritional Biochemistry, Inc. Dr. Neustadt shares his vast knowledge on sleep health, offering natural, evidence-based strategies to help women in perimenopause reclaim their sleep. Whether you’re struggling with insomnia, experiencing "revenge insomnia," or dealing with social jetlag from tra...

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In this episode of The Period Whisperer, I’m sharing the 5 things I wish every client knew before starting their health and wellness journey with me. As a coach who has helped thousands of women in perimenopause and beyond, I’ve seen firsthand the strategies that set my clients up for success—and the mindsets that hold them back. Whether you’re looking to balance your hormones, lose weight, or simply feel better in your body, these...

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In this episode of The Period Whisperer, I’m joined by Katie Stewart, a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and founder of Katie Stewart Wellness, to uncover the root causes of acne in perimenopause. Katie has a personal connection to this topic—after struggling with stubborn acne for years, she dove into the world of holistic nutrition to discover that clear skin starts from within. Now, she helps women reclaim their confidence and g...

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Are you doing all the “right” things—eating clean, exercising, cutting carbs—yet the weight just won’t budge in perimenopause?

In this raw and real episode, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and host Bria Gadd (aka The Period Whisperer) reveals the unspoken truth: if you're not sleeping, constantly fatigued, battling brain fog, experiencing heavy periods or PMS, or dealing with digestive issues like bloating, gas, or cons...

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In this must-listen episode of The Period Whisperer, I’m joined by Dr. Cheruba Prabakar, a board-certified OBGYN and minimally invasive surgeon, to talk about a crucial health topic for women in perimenopause: cervical cancer. Dr. Prabakar is here to shed light on the latest developments in cervical cancer screening, including the revolutionary self-collection HPV test—an FDA-approved, less invasive alternative to the traditional P...

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Are you tired, wired, snacking all day, and still gaining weight — even though you're eating clean and doing everything ‘right’? You might not be eating enough. In this episode of The Period Whisperer, I’m sharing the signs I see on labs like the DUTCH Test and thyroid panels that reveal when a woman is chronically under-fueling her body — and how it’s keeping her stuck.

You’ll learn:

 ✔️ The lab markers that show you’re...

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In this exclusive episode you get to hear from one of my amazing midlife mojo clients Amanda, a business owner and teacher who came to me at 47 exhausted and overwhelmed. Now, everything has changed.  Tune in to this episode to hear her story, and how amazing she is feeling now, and it will give you hope, direction and some real tips to feeling your best!

 

Tune In To Learn:
 
 1. What specific steps helped ...

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If you're doing all the right things but still feeling off — tired, foggy, anxious, or stuck — your body might be missing the key nutrients it needs to thrive in perimenopause. In this episode of The Period Whisperer, I’m breaking down the 4 lab markers that almost no one is testing for: Vitamin D, Zinc, Magnesium, and B12.

You’ll learn:
✔️ What these nutrients do and why they’re crucial for hormone balance
✔️ What low (or h...

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In this episode of The Period Whisperer, I’m joined by Leisha Drews, RN, FDN-P, and women’s health educator, to dive into a topic that every mother of a teen girl needs to hear: how to support your daughter’s hormone health. Leisha, a holistic hormone coach and host of the Happily Hormonal Podcast, shares her expert insights on the challenges young girls face when it comes to their hormones—like acne, painful periods, and mood swin...

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Have you been told your labs are ‘normal’ — but you’re still exhausted, losing hair, and struggling to feel like yourself in perimenopause? I’ve been there too. And what I discovered was that most doctors aren't running the right labs — especially when it comes to iron.

In this episode of The Period Whisperer, I’m breaking down the 4 iron markers every woman in midlife needs to have tested (but probably hasn’t): Ferritin, Serum Iron...

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In this powerful episode of The Period Whisperer, I’m joined by Colleen Freeland Kachmann, also known as The Hangover Whisperer and the founder of Emotional Sobriety Coaching. Colleen, an Intuitive Drinking Coach and host of the globally top-ranked It's Not About the Alcohol podcast, dives deep into how women in perimenopause can regain control over their alcohol consumption without relying on the traditional "all or nothing" minds...

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Are your symptoms really because of perimenopause — or is something else going on that no one’s told you about?

In this must-listen episode of The Period Whisperer, Bria Gadd, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and expert in hormone health, reveals the 4 symptoms women in midlife often blame on “just hormones” — but are actually red flags of deeper imbalances your body is begging you to notice.

If you’re feeling frustrated,...

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In one of my favorite expert interviews on this episode of The Period Whisperer, I chat with Dr. Becca Block, an author, researcher, and executive function coach, about the cognitive challenges women face during perimenopause. Dr. Block, who works with neurodivergent brains, dives into the impact fluctuating estrogen has on brain function and how it can make thinking, remembering, and focusing feel like a struggle. But don’t worry—...

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In this empowering episode of The Period Whisperer Podcast, I’m diving deep into one of the most overlooked aspects of perimenopause: the hard parts. If you’re struggling right now, feeling like it’s all too much, you’re not alone — and there’s a reason why change feels so difficult during this time. I’m here to show you that the “hard” isn’t something to avoid, but rather, it’s a powerful sign that you’re on the cusp of something ...

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In this eye-opening episode of The Period Whisperer, I sit down with Wendy Lopez, MS, RDN, CDCES, a leading Registered Dietitian and the co-founder of Food Heaven, to tackle a topic that impacts so many women in perimenopause: blood sugar and insulin resistance. Wendy is passionate about making nutrition accessible, and in this conversation, we dive deep into how hormonal shifts during perimenopause can affect blood sugar and insul...

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In this episode of The Period Whisperer Podcast, I’m sharing with you how you can accomplish 50% of your daily hormone-boosting to-do’s in just 40 minutes a day! That’s right — all it takes is two 20-minute walks a day, and you’ll be on your way to better hormonal health and overall well-being.

Here’s what we’ll cover in this episode:

  • Morning sunlight: How getting outside first thing can regulate your circadian rhythm, boost ener...
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Gut issues in perimenopause? You’re not imagining it — and you’re definitely not alone. In this game-changing episode, I’m joined by none other than Liz Roman, Certified Functional Nutritional Practitioner, Restorative Wellness Practitioner, and yes — famously known as The Poop Queen — to uncover what’s really going on with your digestion during this stage of life.


Liz has helped thousands of women heal their gut, balance their ...

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