💥 What if everything you’ve heard about menopause was wrong—or worse, outdated?
Dr. Jordan Robertson, a leading naturopathic doctor and hormone health expert, joins Jennifer for a straight-talking, science-backed conversation about what’s really happening in your body during perimenopause and menopause.
🎧 From mood swings and hot flashes to weight gain and hormone therapy, this episode unpacks the complexity of midlife health—and puts the power back in your hands.
If you’ve been feeling lost, dismissed, or overwhelmed trying to “figure it out,” this one’s for you.
Here’s What You’ll Learn in This Episode
✅ The truth about hormone changes in perimenopause—and why it affects every woman differently
✅ How stress, trauma, and muscle mass play a role in your symptoms
✅ What actually works: HRT, supplements, lifestyle shifts—and what’s a waste of time
✅ The sneaky factors driving menopausal weight gain (hint: it’s not just age)
✅ How to take radical responsibility (not blame) for your health in midlife and beyond
Key Takeaways & Timestamps
⏱ 00:00 – Jen introduces Dr. Jordan Robertson and the real talk on hormones, perimenopause, and midlife weight gain
⏱ 01:38 – Who this show is for—and why weight loss over 40 needs a different approach
⏱ 02:36 – Dr. Jordan shares why she shifted her entire practice to focus on menopause care
⏱ 04:48 – What’s really happening during perimenopause: the hormone crash course every woman needs
⏱ 07:52 – Why your menopause experience isn’t like your friend’s—and never will be
⏱ 09:48 – Do stress and strength training actually influence your symptoms? The answer is yes—and here’s why
⏱ 12:42 – Building resilience: how movement, self-compassion, and even pull-up bands change your brain
⏱ 15:33 – Mood swings, sleep issues, and why it’s more than just “being hormonal”
⏱ 18:30 – The trap of one-size-fits-all care—and what women really need in midlife
⏱ 19:15 – Start here: simple ways to build emotional resilience (even if you’ve tried before)
⏱ 22:40 – Supplements vs. HRT: what actually works—and how to stop wasting money
⏱ 25:42 – Hormone therapy decoded: safety, myths, and how to ask for what you need
⏱ 29:14 – “Why did my friend get a patch and I got a cream?”—How prescribing habits shape your care
⏱ 32:20 – Is menopausal weight gain real? Yes—but it’s not what you think
⏱ 36:46 – The sneaky life shifts that drive weight gain (retirement, wine, and olive oil included)
⏱ 38:32 – Why estrogen protects your shape—and what happens when it’s gone
⏱ 41:20 – The truth about visceral fat, aging, and why a few pounds in your hips isn’t the problem
⏱ 43:08 – Radical responsibility vs. blame—what it really takes to reclaim your health
⏱ 45:05 – Where to follow Dr. Jordan and dig deeper into evidence-based menopause care
Resources & Links Mentioned
- 🔗 Connect with Dr. Jordan Robertson
👉 Podcast – Real Integrative Medicine
👉 Website
- Learn more about the Powter Method for Permanent Weight Loss here
- Read Jennifer’s books for free – “Diet Disruption” and “Stop Sabotaging Your Weight Loss“
- Book a FREE Weight Loss Breakthrough Call here.
- Join my free Diet Disruption Facebook Community here.
- Got a burning question about weight loss, mindset, emotional eating or breaking free from the dieting cycle? I’d love to hear it! You can Ask Me Anything here
✨ Menopause isn’t something to “just get through.”
It’s a powerful transition—and with the right support, it can be a vibrant, healthy one.
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