Thriving through perimenopause does not have to be about losing our best health, hormones, fitness, and running, but instead, it can be about learning and leveling up to unlock our fierce female body's potential!

In this episode, Louise, one of the world’s leading perimenopause experts for women who love to run, pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to look, feel, and run your best through this transformative stage of life. She speaks candidly about the loneliness that often comes with growth, the space between where you are and who you’re becoming, and why so many high-achieving women feel misunderstood when pursuing optimal health, performance, and balance.

From hormone-optimizing nutrition and specific strength training to nervous system regulation and community connection, Louise breaks down the science and mindset behind sustaining energy, clarity, and confidence. Her insights remind women that this journey is not just about body composition, it’s about reclaiming vibrance, self-love, optimal health, and belonging in a world that often overlooks the female experience.

Whether you’re a runner, ambitious fitness-focused mom, or simply a woman refusing to settle for burnout, this episode empowers you to celebrate progress, embrace structure, and find your tribe. Because you’re not alone in wanting more.

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Episode Highlights:
(0:00) Intro
(4:00) The loneliness of wanting more
(6:59) Balancing ambition, motherhood, and self-care
(9:03) Why precision matters in perimenopause nutrition
(12:42) Unlocking potential through root cause mechanisms
(16:25) Redefining what it means to train like an athlete
(21:14) Real success stories from midlife runners
(23:29) The truth about HRT and sustainable transformation
(27:08) Healing the nervous system and finding calm
(31:12) You’re not alone; building a powerful community
(33:07) Outro

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