090 | Perimenopause and Menopause Symptoms: Hormones, Strength Training, and What Women Need to Know

In this episode, Morgan sits down with Dr. Sian West, an OB-GYN and menopause specialist, for a real and eye-opening conversation about perimenopause, menopause, hormones, strength training, and why women deserve better answers than “that’s normal.”

They talk through common myths around menopause, including hormone therapy, belly fat, protein needs, carbs, supplements, anxiety, mood changes, and lifting heavy weights.

This episode is for the woman who feels like something is off, but has been told everything is fine, or who wants to better understand what is happening in her body before, during, or after menopause.

What You’ll Learn

• Why women in menopause should lift heavy weights
• Why more cardio is not the answer for menopause weight changes
• What perimenopause can feel like before periods change
• Why hormone therapy is not unsafe for most women
• Why protein needs increase as women age
• Why carbs do not need to be completely cut out
• How mood swings, anxiety, and rage can be tied to hormonal shifts
• Why supplements alone cannot “balance hormones”
• Why sleep, stress reduction, strength training, nutrition, and social connection matter
• How to prepare for a better conversation with your provider

Resources & Links:

🔹Dr. Sian West website
🔹Dr. Sian West Instagram
🔹Dr. Sian West Facebook
🔹Dr. Sian West TikTok
🔹Dr. Sian West LinkedIn
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