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Welcome to the Fat Loss School podcast! If you’ve been struggling with extra pounds, menopausal belly fat, feeling overwhelmed by too many diet options, are on the borderline with health issues, and are frustrated by past weight loss failures - especially if you’ve hit the fabulous fifty mark - then grab a seat because this podcast is your ultimate fat loss classroom. I am Amy Bryan, 30 year educator and certified FASTer Way to Fat Loss® online nutrition and fitness coach. I’ll be your teach ...
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Are You There, Midlife? It’s Me, Monica. | Balance Hormones Naturally in Perimenopause, Menopause for Women Over 40

Monica Topete | Holistic Health Coach | Perimenopause Educator | Hormone Imbalance Survivor

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***TOP 2% GLOBAL PODCAST*** The Go-to Podcast for Midlife Women Who Want To Balance Hormones Naturally Ugh. I feel so bloated. I’m retaining more water than the Hoover Dam. What? Not another pimple? It’s like puberty all over again! Sleep? What’s that like? (I forget.:<) Umm, I just turned 40….. Aren’t I too young for this?!? — Hello Friend. (Can I call you “friend”? ‘Cuz we’re already friends in my head:) Welcome to Are You There, Midlife? It’s Me, Monica. I’m Monica Lane Topete, Certified ...
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Do you have a hormone imbalance? Take my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment and get your custom evaluation and results. Hey friend, Today, I’m talking about FOMO, or more specifically food FOMO. Because the holiday season is here and that means a lot of food temptations. If you’re starting to spiral at the thought of holiday cookies and cakes …
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Today's lesson is a topic that affects millions of women over 50 and often goes unnoticed: insulin resistance. Maybe you've heard the term, or perhaps you're dealing with stubborn weight gain, fatigue, or sugar cravings that just won't quit—these are all potential signs of insulin resistance at work. In this episode, we'll explore why managing insu…
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If you are a woman over 50 and frustrated with weight gain - especially belly fat - listen to today’s lesson for 3 surprising actions to start targeting fat loss TODAY. Spoiler alert: “eat less and exercise more” isn’t going to work! CONNECT with Amy Bryan any of the following ways: ENROLL in my FASTer Way 6-week online class at https://www.fasterw…
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Hey friend, Today, I’m talking about the #1-holiday gut issue affecting women in perimenopause and menopause and how to curb or prevent a flare-up. Yep, I’m talking about candida. I can’t tell you how many women reach out to me every January regarding another yeast infection they’ve tried everything to get rid of…but, like an unwanted family member…
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Life is full of changes - especially for us women over 50. We have changes like menopause being the obvious universal one… plus empty nests, job promotions or retirement, moving or downsizing our homes, divorcing or even marrying, caring for our parents and maybe our grandchildren. However, today’s guest shares how to use life’s changes as catalyst…
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Are you a DIY (do it yourself) pro? Can you figure most any process out with Google and YouTube? How is that working for weight loss though? You might be downloading all of the free guides, doing all of the challenges, cooking the recipes you found on Pinterest and so on…but is all of this effort actually working for losing fat? Do you feel more li…
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Hey friend, Are you dealing with sudden, out-of-control cravings for sugary, starchy, or carby foods? (like, more than normal?) …What about bloating, a skin rash, or even sinus issues that won’t go away (even though you’re doing everything to eat right and live a healthy lifestyle?) …Or maybe you’ve found yourself visiting the Monistat aisle at you…
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Need a little inspiration and a plan for finishing 2024 strong? Determined to avoid the traditional holiday weight gain, remorse, and inevitable New Year's diet? Follow this easy 3-step plan to finish the year strong and prepared...to ensure you are well ahead of the others and setting yourself up for a leaner and healthier 2025! CONNECT with Amy B…
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Do you fall for every promise of get-skinny-quick or every quick fix diet you hear about? Come on now. As women over 50, we may have a harder time losing weight, but we are also smarter than falling for UNSUSTAINABLE miserable, restrictive, quick fix diets and killer bootcamps. They just don't work - at all in some cases - and for long in nearly al…
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Hey friend, It’s National Breast Cancer Month and in today’s episode, we’re talking about breast cancer prevention. When it comes to breast cancer occurrence, here’s what we know: ONE in EIGHT women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her LIFETIME. In North America, a woman dies of breast cancer every 12 minutes. It’s shocking. For all of the r…
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FASTer Way trainer Coach LeAnne Ash is today's guest sharing about eating gluten and dairy free. Gluten can trigger adverse reactions in some people because the peptides in gluten are resistant to stomach acids, making them hard to digest. Symptoms can range from mild indigestion to more serious health conditions. As for dairy…cows milk is appropri…
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Hey friend, …Ever feel like you just stuck your finger in a light socket… even though you’ve been nowhere near an electrical outlet? 👀 …Or gotten a “whiff” of something funky and wondered, “What is that smell?”... only to realize it’s YOU?! …Or have you ever gone to scratch or brush away a creepy, crawly bug making its way down your leg…only to rea…
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Sugar might be sweet, but it’s sabotaging your health in ways you can’t even see—especially after 50! 🧁 In this episode, I'm uncovering the hidden dangers of sugar, why it hits harder for us, and simple steps to cut back without feeling deprived. Ready to take control and feel fabulous? Tune in to learn how to kick the cravings and reclaim your goa…
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Hey friend, …Have you ever heard a ringing in your ears and blamed it on attending too many Madonna concerts in the 90’s? …Have you ever felt like someone snuck a piece of Chinese Red Pepper or Carolina Reaper onto your dinner plate when you weren’t looking? …Have you ever tried to reach for a box of Tide on a grocery store shelf… but could only ra…
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If you feel that you are too old or too out of shape to get the benefits from our FASTer Way workouts, get ready to think again! Today’s guest, Brenda Bowen, a certified physical therapist, shares 40+ years of experience with helping women (and men too) regain their mobility, strength, and fitness. Is “use it or lose it” a real thing? What’s the di…
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Hey friend, Are you dealing with body aches and joint pain that don’t go away, no matter what you do? Has your chronic pain and inflammation started to impact your mood, your relationships, or even your everyday activities? (Meanwhile, your doctor insists your symptoms are just “part of the aging process"?) If you’ve been popping Advil lately like …
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If quirky, fun, and silly things make our lives, work, and relationships richer, why are we not adding FUN to our nutrition and fitness routines? If you look at exercise, food prep and cooking as dreaded chores, you are FAR less likely to workout and cook. But if you add some gamification, some silliness, and some fun into those things, you’ll be f…
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Hey friend! Welcome to “Are You There, Midlife? It’s Me, Monica.” This week, I’m sharing another juicy episode of my Hormone Hot Topics series where I discuss all the perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause stories making the news! I can’t wait to get into all the hot goss on today’s episode, including the following headlines: Estrogen cream f…
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Hey friend! Quick mental health check: Have you felt more anxious, tense, or “on edge” lately? If you’re nodding your head or counting on both hands the number of times you snapped at a loved one this week, you’re not alone! According to a recent study of 40,000 perimenopausal and menopausal women, nearly 60% reported severe anxiety or depression!!…
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Why are you trying to lose weight and get healthy & fit, but not tapping into your Christian faith as an important piece of the puzzle? Today’s guest, Kelsey Wickenhauser, host of Kingdom Fit Moms podcast, shares encouragement through scripture, shares her PLW process for handling cravings, and answers three questions we all want help with (consist…
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Hey friend! Today’s show is all about the liver and how to help your body cleanse and detoxify itself naturally. I just recently returned from a 2-week Mediterranean cruise where I drank coffee and cocktails all day, stayed up to into the wee hours of the night, and ate “all of the things” in every port we stopped. And, now…my body is on strike! If…
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Today’s episode will examine the good reasons we all should be walking - especially women over 50! I'll cover benefits, proper form, walking gear, and all sorts of tips to help you get the most from your time invested in walking. I’ll also invite you to my WALKtober 10K Step Challenge. It’s online, it’s free, and you’ll be motivated to increase you…
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Hey friend! Today’s episode is all about menopause. It was inspired by a very revealing conversation I had on my recent vacation that reminded me how much of a mystery menopause STILL is to so many women. In the United States, roughly 1.3 million women experience menopause every year. Globally, that number soars to 25 million! HALF of the world's p…
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Be warned! This episode will flip the script on the negatives of using a GLP-1 for fat loss. My guest today will share how she has used the GLP 1 shot as a boost for her already healthy lifestyle. It’s time for class and today’s lesson is how the FASTer Way healthy strategies paired with GLP1s can be a game changer for women over 50 who are stuck. …
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Before I found the FASTer Way to Fat Loss®, I couldn’t stick with a healthy eating plan. I couldn't last 7 days. This month, however, I am celebrating living the FASTer Way strategies for 7 YEARS! You, too, can lose the fat and love your healthier lifestyle when you learn the FASTer Way! Join my Sept. 16 - Oct. 27 class today to start your healthy …
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Hey friend, Today, we are taking a trip back in time.. going deep inside the podcast vault to revisit my very first episode of the pod: Ep. #1: “How Do I Know If I’m in Perimenopause?” If you already listened to this episode in March, I’m resharing this episode for TWO VERY IMPORTANT REASONS: 1.) First, I’m launching a brand new series of the podca…
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Are you confused over the misleading health labels on foods? Ever bought something that appeared to be healthy but actually was high in sugar, fat, or empty carbs? I certainly have and I keep hearing people brag on items and brands that seem on the surface to be healthy choices but aren't. In today's Fat Loss School episode, I am teaching truths ab…
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If you have been wanting to try the FASTer Way but are hesitating, if you are just learning about the FASTer Way to Fat Loss®,or if you simply want a week of focus on reducing stubborn belly fat... ...join our 5-Day Belly Blast - Sept. 9 - 13 for only $20. Link to join the 5-Day BELLY BLAST Challenge: http://www.fasterwaycoach.com/fall-belly-blast?…
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Hey friend! Welcome to “Are You There, Midlife? It’s Me, Monica.” This week, I’m sharing another juicy episode of my Hormone Hot Topics summer series where I discuss all the perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause stories making the news! I can’t wait to get into all the hot goss on today’s episode, including the following headlines: Got menop…
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If you are doing all of the right things to lose weight - like eating healthy and exercising often - but not seeing change in inches and pounds lost, you may have what my guest today calls “weight loss resistance.” Nicki Williams, host of Happy Hormones podcast, will share the first strategies to check, then the “Fiesty Four” hormones, and, finally…
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Hey friend! Wow! Can you believe that summer is nearly over? One minute you’re doubling down on spray tans so you’re not looking all pasty-white in your shorts and sundresses…And the next minute, you’re getting a notification on your Starbucks App that Fall drinks are back! What in the pumpkin latte is going on here?!? I’m actually getting ready to…
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If your diet plan or program isn’t letting you choose the course that you want, then I encourage you to find a new program! If you are a rebel like me…you question WHY a rule makes sense for you or are constantly looking for alternatives to the rule. If you are like me, you have found it nearly impossible to stick with a rigid plan - maybe even mor…
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Hey friend! Welcome to “Are You There, Midlife? It’s me, Monica.” Today’s episode is part of a special “Hormone Hot Topics” series of the podcast I’m hosting. Every other Thursday, now through the end of summer, I’m bringing you all of the juicy scoop on the perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause topics making the news!… In today’s episode, I…
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Hey friend! Are you getting ready to go on vacation this month? Me too! 🙋‍♀️ More than 82% of all US adults–or more than 212 million people–are planning to take a vacation this summer. (That’s a lot of luggage, lol!) But all that travel can be hard on our hormones. Because when we travel, our sleep, healthy eating, hydration, and regular exercise r…
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You’ve heard the phrase “physician heal thyself” and today my guest is a physician who indeed healed herself by reversing her pre-diabetes diagnosis - and lost weight in the process. I asked her to teach us about her warning signs, her method and lifestyle changes, and specific recommendations for this audience of other fabulous-over-fifty women. W…
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Hey friend! Do you suffer from "food guilt"? If you’ve just come back from a summer vacation where you ate, drank, and maybe indulged a little too much…and are now feeling bad about it…you’re not alone. In fact, according to a recent survey of 2,000 men and women in the US, about 1 in 3 people eat food that makes them feel guilty and 39% of women s…
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It’s book report time in FAT LOSS SCHOOL! Today we'll deep dive into The Menopause Reset by Dr. Mindy Pelz. I'll be sharing my takeaways from Dr. Pelz on managing menopause symptoms with an emphasis on losing weight (or more specifically losing fat) even in menopause. I'll also share the points we agree on and others that we differ on. It’s time fo…
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Hey friend! Welcome to “Are You There, Midlife? It’s me, Monica.” Hi, I’m Monica and I’m super excited to bring you this week’s episode of “Hormone Hot Topics.” Every other Thursday, now through the end of summer, I’m bringing you the juicy scoop on the perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause stories making the news. In today’s episode, I’ll s…
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Hey friend! Did you know today is officially the halfway point of summer? Yep! 47 days down and 47 days to go of sun, fun, and celebrating. (And by “celebrating,” I mean drinking.) If you’re a woman in perimenopause or menopause and you feel like drinking this summer is hitting you a little differently, you may be right. Research shows that hormona…
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Today's Fat Loss School teacher is a certified herbalist sharing the secrets of using herbal supplements to tackle two of the biggest challenges women over 50 face: weight loss and managing menopausal symptoms. From hot flashes to stubborn pounds, get ready to discover how nature’s remedies can transform your health journey. To contact or shop with…
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Hey friend! Have you been “celebrating” a lot this summer? (And by “celebrating” I mean drinking.) “Celebrating” is synonymous with summer. From commemorating summer holidays like Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, Father’s Day, and Labor Day weekend–to celebrating kids graduating from high school and college–to weddings, vacations and so much more.…
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Sometimes the strongest food cravings hit when you're at your weakest point emotionally. You may turn to food for comfort — consciously or unconsciously — when facing a difficult problem, feeling stressed or even feeling bored. Emotional eating can sabotage your weight-loss efforts. It often leads to eating too much — especially too much of high-ca…
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Hey friend! Welcome to “Are You There, Midlife? It’s me, Monica.” Hi, I’m Monica and I’m super excited to bring to you the second episode of a brand NEW summer series of the podcast called, “Hormone Hot Topics.” Every other Thursday, now through the end of summer, I’m going to bring you the juicy scoop on the perimenopause, menopause, and post-meno…
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Hey friend! Have you ever heard of “summertime sadness?” No, not the Lana Del Rey song…although that is a catchy tune! I’m talking about seasonal depression, irritability, and even anxiety that can occur during the summer…. especially in women with a hormonal imbalance. Yes! This is a thing! And it affects more of us ladies in perimenopause through…
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Could your Christian faith be a powerful strategy for your weight loss journey? In today’s podcast episode, my guest, personal trainer and FASTer Way coach Etta Gibson, shares how she merges her faith, nutrition, and fitness as her Christian calling. We’ll discuss how spiritual principles can guide you towards a healthier lifestyle, help you overco…
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How’s your summer going? Are you getting ready to go on vacation? Or maybe you’re on vacation right now??? Today’s episode was actually inspired by a mini vacay I took to Palm Springs in the spring. It was hot! Not record-breaking 126-degree weather hot like it was over the Fourth of July weekend… But hot enough that I had trouble sleeping. If you’…
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Do you love your carbs and can't stick with a keto-like eating plan? Carb cycling is the solution to this common problem! Today's lesson shares the what, why, and how of this fat burning strategy - one of many strategies to learn in my 6-week FASTer Way to Fat Loss® classes. Grab a pencil because carb cycling class is in session! Grab my CARB HACKS…
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Hey friend! Welcome to “Are You There, Midlife? It’s me, Monica.” Hi, I’m Monica and I’m super excited to kick off a brand new series of the podcast today called, “Hot Hormone Topics.” Every other Thursday, now through the end of summer, I’m going to bring you the juicy scoop on perimenopause and menopause stories making the news. In today’s episod…
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Hey friend! How was your 4th of July? Did you enjoy your four days off? Whether you took a road trip out of state to visit family or friends, jumped into your RV to go camping at the beach, or flew to the nearest all-inclusive resort for some respite, travel causes a shift in your hormones. Today, I’m continuing my “Hot Flash Summer” podcast series…
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Have you ever considered that your difficulty in losing weight could be chronic inflammation? It can be a silent condition wreaking havoc on your body and attributed to everything from anxiety to diabetes to heart disease. In this episode, Louise Digby, nutritional therapist, shares wellness information especially for us fabulous-over-50 women so w…
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