In this episode of Celebrity Menopause, we break down one of the most universal — and most frustrating — parts of perimenopause: weight gain, especially around the stomach, hips, and waist.

If you feel like your body has changed overnight, even though your habits haven’t, you’re not imagining it.

This episode explains the real hormonal, neurological and metabolic reasons why weight changes happen in midlife — without shame, judgement or diet culture.

Dr Golda shares the gentle, science-backed truth about fat distribution, oestrogen fluctuations, progesterone decline, insulin sensitivity, cortisol load, sleep changes, and why the midlife body shifts even when you're doing “everything right.”

If you’ve been wondering why weight feels different, more stubborn, and less predictable in your 40s, this episode will finally make everything make sense.

⭐ What We Cover

• Why weight gain in perimenopause is biologically normal
• How fluctuating oestrogen affects fat storage and insulin sensitivity
• The role of progesterone in sleep and appetite
• How cortisol drives midsection weight gain
• Why metabolism feels “slower” in your 40s
• What’s actually happening to blood sugar regulation
• Why your midsection becomes more sensitive in midlife
• How stress, emotional load and life demands influence weight
• Why willpower has nothing to do with perimenopause weight changes
• Gentle, non-diet-based strategies to support your body

⭐ Book a 1:1 Menopause Consultation

If weight gain, exhaustion, brain fog, sleep changes or emotional overwhelm are affecting your quality of life, you don’t have to navigate it alone.

👉 Book a private consultation with Dr Golda:

https://www.drgolda.com

As a dual board-certified physician (UK & Canada) and menopause specialist, Dr Golda provides personalised, evidence-based midlife care.

⭐ Join My Email List (free weekly hormone support)

For calm, simple, supportive explanations of midlife hormones — delivered every week — join my email list here:

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You’ll get practical insights on metabolism, sleep, mood, libido, anxiety, the menopause brain, and more.

⭐ Disclaimer

This podcast provides general educational information only. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Listening does not create a doctor–patient relationship.

Please speak with a qualified healthcare professional about your personal health concerns.

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