In this episode of The Second Half Strong Show, Heather Hausman explores the real conversation many women aren’t having about GLP-1 medications and perimenopause. Instead of debating whether they’re right or wrong, she breaks down what women need to understand about metabolism, hormone shifts, and weight loss after 40—including why fatigue, digestive issues, and weight regain can happen before, during, or after using these medications.

You’ll learn how GLP-1 medications work, what role your body’s natural GLP-1 plays, and why factors like protein intake, strength training, gut health, and muscle preservation are essential for long-term results. Whether you’re currently on a GLP-1, considering it, or coming off, this episode gives you a practical, science-backed approach to protecting your metabolic health, energy, and body composition in midlife.

Tune in to learn how to work with your body—not against it—and subscribe to The Second Half Strong Show for more expert guidance on perimenopause, metabolism, and building strength for the second half of life.

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In this episode of The Second Half Strong Show, Heather Hausman dives deep into one of the most frustrating—and misunderstood—parts of midlife health: blood sugar instability and metabolic dysfunction in perimenopause. If you’ve been experiencing energy crashes, intense cravings, brain fog, or stubborn belly fat despite eating well and exercising consistently, this episode explains why. Heather breaks down how hormonal shifts in perimenopause impact insulin sensitivity, glucose metabolism, and fat storage, revealing why your body may feel unpredictable—and what it’s actually trying to communicate.

Listeners will learn how to recognize the real signs of blood sugar dysregulation, why symptoms like fatigue, irritability, poor sleep, and afternoon crashes are often connected, and how insulin resistance—not just diet—drives metabolic changes after 40. Heather also explores one of the most overlooked factors in midlife nutrition: protein absorption. From stomach acid and digestive enzymes to gut health and eating habits, she explains why it’s not just about what you eat—but what your body can actually use—and how optimizing digestion can transform energy, metabolism, and overall health.

If you’ve been trying to “do everything right” but still don’t feel like yourself, this episode will give you clarity, direction, and a completely new way to approach perimenopause nutrition, metabolic health, and hormone balance. Tune in to learn how to stabilize your blood sugar, support your metabolism, and finally work with your body instead of against it. And be sure to subscribe to The Second Half Strong Show for more science-backed insights on strength, hormones, and thriving in midlife.

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In this episode of The Second Half Strong Show, Heather Hausman tackles a question so many women face in midlife: why does everything that used to work suddenly stop working after 40? From intermittent fasting to high-intensity workouts, many popular wellness strategies can backfire during perimenopause—and it’s not because of a lack of discipline. It’s because of biology. Heather breaks down the concept of cortisol stacking, explaining how layered stress from poor sleep, undereating, overtraining, and daily life can disrupt metabolism, increase belly fat, and leave women feeling exhausted despite doing “all the right things.”

Listeners will learn how hormone shifts in perimenopause impact recovery, why insulin resistance and cortisol levels play a critical role in energy and fat storage, and how the common “eat less, exercise more” approach can actually worsen results. Heather also dives into when intermittent fasting can support metabolic health—and when it can backfire—along with the often-overlooked role of the nervous system in weight loss, energy, and overall health. This episode reframes symptoms like fatigue, cravings, and poor recovery as powerful signals from the body, offering a new, more supportive approach to midlife metabolism, hormone balance, and sustainable wellness.

If you’ve been feeling frustrated, stuck, or confused about what your body needs in this phase of life, this episode will change how you see your health entirely. Tune in to learn how to work with your body instead of against it—and don’t forget to subscribe to The Second Half Strong Show for more science-backed insights on perimenopause, metabolism, and building strength for the second half of life.

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If you're ready for deeper guidance, structured training, and support, explore the programs and resources below.

Have a question or comment for the show?

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• Second Half Strong Starter Guide: https://h2.heatherhausman.com/welcome

• Take the Quiz: https://h2.heatherhausman.com/quiz

Programs

• Second Half Strong Elite Membership: https://www.heatherhausman.com/elite

• Longevity Blueprint: https://www.journeyforlongevity.com

• Gut Harmony: https://www.heatherhausman.com/services/gut-harmony

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