Are You There, Midlife? | Perimenopause, Weight Loss, Fatigue, Brain Fog, Hormone Imbalance, Balance Hormones Naturally
The Go-to Podcast for Midlife Women Who Want To Balance Hormones Naturally
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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?!?
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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 Topete, Certified Holistic Health Coach and Hormone Imbalance Survivor. And I’m on a mission to help women in midlife balance their hormones naturally without drugs, doctors (or divorce!)
It wasn’t too long ago when perimenopause came crashing through my door with a ton of luggage (‘cuz she was prepared to stay for A WHILE!)
I remember how overwhelmed, anxious, and pretty much clueless I was about what was happening to my body…and how desperate I was for a diagnosis!
But, after SEVERAL visits to my doctor who gave me a clean bill of health and lab results that came back “within normal range,” I finally decided to take my health into my own hands.
I spent OVER A YEAR combing through PubMed research studies, taking online courses in naturopathy and functional medicine, and becoming my own human guinea pig to crack the hormone code and create a research-based program that really worked to balance my hormones, put the kibosh on perimenopause symptoms, and lose stubborn weight–and keep it off–for more than 10 years!
And now, I want to share it with you.
Join me as I demystify the hormonal transition in midlife and spill the ”tea” on what to expect when you’re expecting perimenopause…and beyond.
From anxiety to insomnia, body fat to funky body odor (yeah, that’s a thing!), I’ll unpack all the ”weird stuff” going on inside our midlife bodies, plus give you the latest science and holistic solutions to balance it all.
Are you tired of dealing with heavy, painful periods that look like a crime scene?…
Or struggling with symptoms like chronic headaches, fatigue, or brain fog that….(Oops! What was I saying again?)...
Are you beyond frustrated doing “all the things” to lose weight—but are still packing on the pounds faster than a sumo wrestler in training?…
Then, you’re in the right place.:)
There is a way you can balance your hormones naturally that doesn’t involve band-aid solutions like antidepressants or birth control pills (which are a BIG mistake! HUGE!)...and that only provide temporary relief without fixing the root problem.
In this podcast, you’ll learn how to:
- End painful periods and PMS
- Improve your sleep and reduce hot flashes and night sweats
- Alleviate hormonal headaches, fatigue, joint pain, and gut issues
- Reduce mood swings and depression (without meds)
- Move the scale on stubborn weight and belly fat
- And talk to your partner about perimenopause (without sounding like you’re totally insane!)
- It’s time to take back control of your hormones and show ‘em who’s boss!
...Without ever stepping foot inside a doctor’s office or resorting to crazy hormone pellets.
No need to make an appointment or even change outta your PJs.
Just come as you are–wherever you are–and listen in as I discuss ALL things hormones and midlife–with a bit of saucy humor.
(‘Cuz laughing is better than crying, unless it makes you pee.:)
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Next Steps:
- Become an AYTML Podcast Insider: https://areyoutheremidlife.com/
- Take my FREE Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/HormoneSelfAssessment
- Book a 15-minute Hormone Clarity Call: https://bit.ly/hormonecall
- Submit a Question to be Answered on the Pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AreYouThereMidlife
- Email Me: [email protected]
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 22 minutes
- Episodes
- 93
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
52 | Eat This, Not That: How to EAT For Perimenopause While Enjoying the Holidays (Part 2) [Holidays & Hormones]
Think You Might Have A Hormone Imbalance? Take My FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz
Hey friend,
Do you dread spending another holiday party eating raw carr…
51 | Eat This; Not That: How to Cook For Perimenopause While Enjoying the Holidays (Part 1) [Holidays & Hormones]
Hey friend,
Today, I’m continuing my 6-week series about how to enjoy the holidays…without sabotaging your hormones or gaining weight.
Do the holidays feel like a constant negotiation between enj…
50 | Anxious About Holiday Eating? 7 Tips to Navigate Holiday Parties With Ease During Perimenopause [Holidays & Hormones]
Enjoy The Holidays Without Feeling Deprived! Download My FREE “12 Days of Healthy Hormones” Holiday Hacks Guide
Hey friend,
Today, I’m continuing my 6-week series about how to enjoy the holidays…
49 | Put Down That Fork! 5 Nutrition Hacks to Control Cravings, Prevent Holiday Overeating in Perimenopause [Holidays & Hormones]
Enjoy The Holidays Without Feeling Deprived! Download My FREE “12 Days of Healthy Hormones” Holiday Guide
Hey friend,
Today, I’m continuing my 6-week series about how to enjoy the holidays…witho…
48 | Crush Holiday Food FOMO: 3 Mindset Shifts To Make Now If You Have a Hormone Imbalance [Holidays & Hormones]
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 F…
47 | Could Candida Be Causing Your Fatigue or Weight Gain? How To Curb Candida Overgrowth [Perimenopause: From A-Z]
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 …
46 | Too Embarrassed To Ask? The Truth About Candida, Yeast Infections, And Hormone Imbalance [Perimenopause: From A-Z]
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 …
45 | Breast Cancer Support Month: How to Reduce Your Risk By Up to 70% In Perimenopause & Menopause!
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:
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ONE in EIGHT…
44 | Brain Zaps, Body Odor, & Itchy Skin: The Crazy Menopause Symptoms No One Talks About! (Part 2)
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 …
43 | Tinnitus, Frozen Shoulder & Burning Mouth Syndrome: The Crazy Menopause Symptoms No One Talks About! (Part 1)
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 …
42 | Are Your Body Aches, Joint Pain, or Arthritis a Sign of Hormone Imbalance? 4 Causes That Have Nothing To Do With Aging [Perimenopause: From A-Z]
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 ev…
41 | Estrogen Cream for Fine Lines?; Menopause Clinics & HRT Overdosing; What is Natural Hormone Replacement Therapy?; The Best-Kept Secret For Managing Perimenopausal Fatigue & Mood Swings
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 …
40 | Feeling Anxious? 5 Tips to Reduce Panic Attacks & Anxiety, Naturally [Perimenopause: From A-Z]
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 …
39 | Irritable? Having Trouble Sleeping? Dealing With Chronic Low Energy Or Fatigue?...Why It Might Be Time for A Liver Detox
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…
38 | 8 Menopause Myths Debunked! What Your Mom, Bestie, (And Maybe Even Your Doctor) Haven’t Shared With You
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 man…
37 | Is It Perimenopause…Or Something Else? 3 Tell-tale Perimenopausal Symptoms [AYTM Flashback]
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 alr…
36 | Hormone Hot Topics: Got Menopause? Take A Cold Plunge!; The 30-Minute-A-Day Habit That Can Increase Your Life Expectancy; PLUS Actress Jenny Garth Blames Her Arthritis on Perimenopause
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, menopaus…
35 | 5 Simple Nutrition Rules to Re-balance Your Hormones & Reduce Perimenopause Symptoms After “Over-indulging” This Summer [SUMMER SERIES]
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, …
34 | Hormone Hot Topics: Ricezempic-Tiktok’s Latest Ozempic Dupe; Perimenopause & ADHD Symptoms; The Best Exercise for Insomnia; How Many Docs Does It Take to Diagnose Menopause?
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 …
33 | Five Essential Travel Tips Every Perimenopausal Woman Needs To Know To Prevent Hormonal Imbalance [SUMMER SERIES]
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…