Hey family! October is Menopause Awareness Month — but let’s be real, around here every month is menopause awareness month.
In this episode, we’re talking about one of the biggest conversations in midlife medicine right now: GLP-1s, GIPs, and how estrogen plays a massive role in metabolism and weight. If you’ve been doing all the right things and that “meno belly” still won’t budge, this episode is for you. We’re breaking down the science, the hype, and the truth about what’s happening in your body — and how you can support it with grace, knowledge, and power.
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Timestamped Overview
00:00–01:30 — Menopause Awareness Month and the reality of midlife weight changes
01:30–04:30 — Why estrogen plays a key role in fat metabolism
04:30–09:00 — Understanding GLP-1s and GIPs: what they are and how they work
09:00–12:00 — The Endocrine Society data on combining GLP-1 therapy with estrogen
12:00–16:00 — The rise of new medications: retatrutide, trulicity, rebelsus, and others
16:00–20:00 — How estrogen regulates metabolism and insulin sensitivity
20:00–27:00 — What happens when you stop taking GLP-1s and how to taper wisely
27:00–31:00 — Why yo-yo dieting can be more dangerous in midlife
31:00–35:00 — Long-term strategies for maintaining muscle and metabolic health
35:00–39:00 — The importance of individualized care and Tula’s holistic approach
39:00–41:00 — Closing reflections: You’re not losing yourself — you’re finding your strongest self
