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The Fix Your Gut PodcastAuthor: The Fix Your Gut Podcast
Welcome to the Fix Your Gut podcast! I empower women to heal their gut by ditching the diet and tuning into their body. Join me to discover the root causes of your chronic gut issues and why gut healing diets simply aren't enough. I'm your host Holly Bradich - a chocolate loving nerdy nutritionist with a passion for gut bacteria and talking about poop! Tune in to discover - how to stop fearing food - the root causes of your gut issues - how to ditch "gut healing" diets - how to stop Googling heal faster with the 4R protocol - the power of the gut-brain connection and more! Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness, Nutrition Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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S6 EP4: Why Women Can’t Sleep in Midlife — The Hidden Link Between Hormones, Cravings & Weight Gain
Episode 4
Friday, 6 March, 2026
Struggling to fall asleep… or waking up at 3 AM with your mind racing?If you’re in your late 30s, 40s, or 50s and suddenly your sleep has completely changed, you’re not imagining it, and you're not alone.Hormonal shifts in perimenopause and menopause can dramatically impact sleep—and that poor sleep can trigger cravings, stubborn weight gain, brain fog, and energy crashes.In this episode of Midlife Vitality, functional nutritionist Holly Bradich BSc., breaks down the science behind why sleep becomes so challenging in midlife and how it affects your metabolism, hormones, and food cravings.You’ll learn how fluctuating estrogen and progesterone, rising cortisol, and blood sugar imbalances can keep you stuck in a cycle of insomnia, fatigue, and feeling out of control around food—even when you’re trying to eat well and exercise.Holly also shares simple, practical strategies to help you sleep deeper, stabilize your blood sugar, reduce cravings, and support your metabolism naturally—without crash dieting or relying on willpower.If you’re tired of feeling exhausted, frustrated with stubborn belly weight, and wondering why your body suddenly feels so different, this episode will help you understand what’s really happening and how to start feeling like yourself again.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why sleep problems are so common in perimenopause and menopauseThe connection between poor sleep, cortisol, and late-night cravingsHow blood sugar crashes can wake you up at 2–4 AMWhy lack of sleep slows metabolism and promotes belly fatSimple nutrition and lifestyle strategies to support better sleep and balanced hormoneShould you try HRT to improve your sleep?The secret link between sleep, gut health and metabolismWhen your sleep improves, something amazing happens—your metabolism stabilizes, cravings calm down, and it becomes much easier to feel energized, confident, and in control of your body again.Blogs mentioned in this podcast:GLP-1 Digestive Side Effects Explained: Bloating, Constipation, IBS & What Actually HelpsFollow me on Instagram @mindful_vitalityBook your complimentary Discovery Call with me today for a personalized metabolism boosting plan. #midlifewomen #sleep #stressbelly #menopause #weightloss #diets #insulinresistance #weightlossjourney #glp1 #guthealth #nutrition #perimenopause #weightloss #metabolism #sleepissues #insomnia #brainfog #menopausebelly #bloodsugar #prediabetes #gutmicrobiome #probiotics #hrt #hormonetherapy
