Hormone Freedom

About Hormone Freedom

Hormone Freedom is the podcast for women over 40 who want freedom from the confusion of midlife health — not freedom from hormones. If you're doing all the “right” things but still struggling with fatigue, stubborn weight gain, brain fog, disrupted sleep, or simply not feeling like yourself, Amanda Hinman and Helen Birney help you connect the dots. Each episode blends functional medicine insight, practical coaching, and real-life perspective to help you ask better questions, recognize possible patterns, and make realistic choices that support your energy, strength, sleep, and confidence. With more than 40 years of combined experience, Amanda and Helen are health practitioners, coaches, best-selling authors, entrepreneurs, and moms who know that health advice only matters if it works in real life.

Publisher

Amanda Hinman

Category

education · health & fitness · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

18 Aug 2026

Latest episode

6 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

8 of 19 episodes have a transcript.

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   6 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Identify Your Root Cause

   Amanda Hinman and Helen Birney interview each other about identifying your unique hormone pattern to unlock sustainable health changes.

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   2 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   How Neuroimmune Regulation, Nervous System Health & Hormones Impact Healing After 40

   Host Amanda Hinman and Helen Birney interview Cheryl Cuozzo about how neuroimmune regulation impacts healing after 40, offering tools for nervous system support.

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   29 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Why You Still Feel Terrible Even Though Your Labs Are "Normal"

   Amanda Hinman and Helen Birney explore why women over 40 experience persistent symptoms despite normal labs, revealing three key hormone patterns for deeper understanding.

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   25 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   The Hidden Patterns That May Be Keeping You Stuck in Your Health Journey

   Host Amanda and Helen interview Suzanne, exploring how subconscious patterns and mindset shifts unlock lasting health and life goal achievement.

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   22 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   The Real Reason Most Women Stay Stuck in Their Health Journey

   In this interview, hosts Amanda and Helen explore why women over 40 struggle with health goals, revealing how physiological patterns and beliefs hinder sustainable change.

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   18 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Why Strength Training Matters More Than Ever After 40

   In this episode of Hormone Freedom, Amanda Hinman and Helen Birney sit down with Kindal Boyle, co-owner of Fit Women’s Weekly, a virtual fitness studio serving women around the world. Kindal shares why your 40s and 50s aren't the time to give up on your fitness—they may actually be the most important years to start thinking about your strength, bone health, mobility, balance, and longevity. As hormones shift during midlife, many women turn immediately to eating less, dieting, or other weight-loss strategies. But Kindal explains why protecting and building muscle needs to be part of the conversation, especially when you're trying to lose weight. And the good news? You don't have to spend hours in the gym or start by lifting heavy weights. Sometimes the best place to begin is with your own body. In This Episode: Why your 40s and 50s can be a pivotal time for your fitness and long-term health, not a time to assume it's all downhill (00:18–00:58) Why midlife is an opportunity to figure out what works best for your changing body and prioritize your health for the decades ahead (00:58–01:32) What can happen to muscle mass when you're in a calorie deficit without incorporating strength training (01:32–02:13) How strength training signals to your body that muscle is necessary and needs to be preserved (02:13–02:53) Why strength training matters for more than appearance—including posture, muscle health, bone health, and longevity (02:53–03:38) The potential impact of losing muscle while dieting or using weight-loss strategies—and why preserving lean tissue matters (03:38–04:10) Why jumping straight into heavy lifting isn't the best starting point if you haven't strength trained in years (04:43–05:58) The foundational movements Kindal recommends mastering before adding heavier weights, including squats, planks, pushups, and lunges (05:58–07:16) Why you should gradually add weight instead of trying to do too much too soon (07:16–07:37) How often beginners should strength train—and why two to three sessions per week can be a great place to start (07:37–08:42) How a simple 10-minute strength circuit can help you get started without a gym or equipment (08:42–09:24) How Kindal's Fit Women's Weekly programs make strength training more accessible, including shorter workout options for busy women (09:31–10:08) How to take advantage of Kindal's free 30-minute coaching call to get personalized feedback and practical fitness guidance (10:08–10:35) If you're over 40 and wondering why your old approach to fitness doesn't seem to work the way it used to, this episode is a reminder that your body isn't working against you. It's changing—and your fitness strategy needs to change with it. Strength training isn't about punishing your body or trying to look younger. It's about building the muscle, stability, mobility, and confidence that can help you feel stronger now and support the life you want to live decades from today. Hormone freedom isn't about fighting the changes happening in your body. It's about understanding those changes and learning how to support your body through them. 🎁 Get the $497 Hormone Freedom Podcast Bundle Leave a rating and review, subscribe to the podcast, and listen to the launch episodes to receive the $497 Hormone Freedom Podcast Bundle. Claim your gift here: www.hinmanholistic.com/claimgift (http://www.hinmanholistic.com/claimgift) Want to Follow Kindal? Check out Kindal's Fit Women's Weekly virtual fitness studio and connect with her for personalized support: Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/kindalboylefitness/)https://www.instagram.com/kindalboylefitness/ (https://www.instagram.com/kindalboylefitness/) Free 30-Minute Coaching Call: (https://calendly.com/kindal/free-personal-coaching)https://calendly.com/kindal/free-personal-coaching (https://calendly.com/kindal/free-personal-coaching) Kindal is currently offering free 30-minute 1:1 coaching calls for women who want to talk through their current fitness routine, challenges, and goals. She'll listen to what's working (and what's not) and give you practical tips you can immediately implement to take your fitness to the next level.

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   15 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Why Your Metabolism Feels Different After 40 (And What Your Hormones Are Actually Telling You)

   If you're over 40 and wondering why the things that used to work for your weight, energy, and metabolism suddenly don't seem to work anymore, you're not imagining it. In this episode of Hormone Freedom, Amanda Hinman and Helen Birney unpack why metabolism is about so much more than calories in and calories out. As hormones shift in midlife, your thyroid, cortisol, estrogen, progesterone, blood sugar, nutrition, stress, and recovery all play a role in how your body uses energy and responds to food and exercise. You'll learn why your body isn't broken, why pushing harder can sometimes make things worse, and how understanding the patterns behind your symptoms can help you stop guessing and start supporting what your body actually needs. In This Episode Why metabolism changes after 40 and why calories in vs. calories out isn't the whole story (00:00–02:54) How thyroid, cortisol, estrogen, and progesterone influence metabolism, energy, and fat storage (01:38–02:54) Why calorie restriction and focusing on one solution can lead to cravings, energy dips, and rebound weight gain (02:54–04:13) How understanding what's happening underneath the symptoms can change the way you approach your body and weight (04:13–05:12) Why midlife is an invitation to rethink self-care, recovery, and the way you've been living in your body (04:26–05:56) Why the routines you relied on in your 20s and 30s may no longer support your body after 40 (05:56–06:32) The power of a curiosity mindset instead of pushing harder when something isn't working (06:32–07:10) What women may notice about cyclical rhythms, nature, and the moon after menopause (07:10–09:23) Why your symptoms are signals and how identifying your loudest hormone pattern can help you know where to start (09:23–10:02) The Energy & Output pattern: fatigue, crashes, reduced stamina, and a slower metabolism (10:02–12:39) Why TSH alone may not tell the whole story about thyroid function and why nutrient availability matters for thyroid hormone conversion (10:48–12:39) Why balanced blood sugar is about more than simply eating more protein (12:39–13:55) How sleep, stress, nervous system regulation, fiber, micronutrients, and overall nourishment can influence blood sugar and energy (12:39–13:55) What your 2–4 PM energy crash and afternoon cravings may be telling you about your body's needs (13:18–13:55) Take the Free Hormone Freedom Assessment Wondering which hormone pattern may be speaking the loudest in your body? Take the Free 5-Minute Hormone Freedom Assessment to identify your patterns and get action steps to help you know where to start. https://hormone-freedom-assessment.scoreapp.com/ (https://hormone-freedom-assessment.scoreapp.com/)

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   9 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Your Body Isn’t Broken: How to Decode Your Symptoms and Move Out of Survival Mode

   In this special bonus episode of the Hormone Freedom Podcast, Amanda Hinman invites you to look at your symptoms differently. Your body isn't broken—and you're not failing. Your body may simply be trying to get your attention. Amanda shares her own journey with Hashimoto's thyroiditis and explains why women over 40 often find that the strategies that worked for them in the past no longer deliver the same results. She also shares why understanding your body's unique hormone patterns, nervous system, and signals can help you stop chasing trends and start creating meaningful, sustainable change. This episode is also a special invitation to join the upcoming Hormone Freedom Reset, a free four-day virtual workshop designed to help you gain more clarity, energy, confidence, and certainty about your health. In This Episode, You'll Learn: Welcome to the Hormone Freedom Reset Bonus Series (00:09–01:24) Your Body Isn't Broken—It May Be Stuck in Survival Mode (01:25–02:46) Amanda's Personal Health Journey (02:47–04:19) Why Your Starting Point Matters (04:20–05:40) The Connection Between Your Nervous System and Your Health (05:41–06:19) Learning to Decode Your Body's Signals (06:20–07:50) Why What Worked Before May Not Work Now (07:51–08:28) What You'll Experience During the Hormone Freedom Reset (08:29–09:18) Join the Hormone Freedom Reset The Hormone Freedom Reset is a free four-day virtual workshop designed for women who are ready to better understand their bodies and create meaningful change in their health. During the workshop, you'll learn how to: Identify the hormone patterns that may be impacting your health Better understand your body's symptoms and signals Support your nervous system and create more safety in your body Move out of survival mode Create a personalized starting point for improving your energy and health Stop feeling overwhelmed by conflicting health information Join Amanda & Helen for 60 minutes each day: September 14–17 12 PM CST Live on Zoom Register for the Hormone Freedom Reset: https://www.hinmanholistic.com/hormone-freedom-reset (https://www.hinmanholistic.com/hormone-freedom-reset)

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   1 Sept 2026

   The Permission You May Need More Than Another Health Plan with Jenna Webster

   In this episode of Hormone Freedom, Amanda Hinman and Helen Birney sit down with Jenna Webster, a personal trainer and health and fitness coach with more than 15 years of experience and founder of Body in Motion. Jenna shares why sleep, rest, and recovery are essential for women over 40 and how giving your body time to recover can create more energy, mental clarity, and resilience for everything you want to do in life. For women over 40, this conversation is a reminder that you don't have to wait until life slows down to take care of yourself. Sometimes, freedom starts with one small step, one deep breath, or giving yourself permission to take your foot off the gas. In This Episode: Why sleep and rest are essential for hormone health, energy, and recovery (00:20–01:14) How Jenna navigates rest and recovery while raising three children, including a four-month-old baby (01:42–03:16) How constantly wearing multiple hats can keep women in a state of stress and make it difficult to truly rest (04:12–05:25) Why women need to give themselves permission to slow down, pause, and breathe (05:26–06:49) How rest and recovery give Jenna more energy, clarity, and presence in her daily life (07:19–08:48) Why being well-rested can help you be more present and engaged with the people and experiences that matter most (08:48–09:19) How to connect with Jenna and learn more about her Body in Motion health and fitness coaching program (09:43–10:34) If you're over 40 and constantly telling yourself you'll rest when things calm down, this episode is your reminder that your body doesn't need you to do more—it needs you to create space to recover. Hormone freedom isn't about pushing harder or doing everything perfectly. It's about listening to your body, honoring what it needs, and giving yourself permission to take care of yourself. 🎁 Get the $497 Hormone Freedom Podcast Bundle Leave a rating and review, subscribe to the podcast, and listen to the launch episodes to receive the $497 Hormone Freedom Podcast Bundle. Claim your gift here: www.hinmanholistic.com/claimgift (http://www.hinmanholistic.com/claimgift) Connect With Jenna Connect with Jenna on Instagram at @thefitgirlwithcurls (https://www.instagram.com/thefitgirlwithcurls/) 💪 Explore Body in Motion If you're ready for support building healthy habits and strength so you can move better throughout life, check out Jenna's Body in Motion personal training and health and fitness coaching program: Body in Motion (https://mailchi.mp/thefitgirlwithcurls/body-in-motion?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio)

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    1 Sept 2026

    How to Show Up When You Don’t Feel Like It with Audrey Faust

    In this episode of Hormone Freedom, Amanda Hinman and Helen Birney sit down with Audrey Faust, also known as the Manifesting CFO, a CFO strategist who helps financially phobic women business owners overcome fear, limiting beliefs, and confusion around their business finances. Audrey explains why skipping the things that support your health can actually make you less productive, even when you feel like you're too busy to take a break. For Audrey, prioritizing her health gives her the energy, clarity, and compassion to show up as the best version of herself for her clients and her business. This conversation is a powerful reminder that your health isn't separate from the work you do or the impact you want to make. The way you care for your body can directly influence how you lead, create, work, and show up in the world. In This Episode: How daily walking, protein, and strength training support Audrey's physical and mental health (00:28–02:03) Why consistency with your health habits can help you feel more focused, grounded, and productive (02:39–03:41) How prioritizing your health creates more freedom to show up as your best self (03:41–04:19) Why your physical health can influence your creativity, leadership, energy, and impact (04:19–04:24) How Audrey helps women business owners overcome fear and limiting beliefs around money (04:24–05:49) Why addressing emotional beliefs around money is just as important as understanding the numbers (05:49–06:15) How to move through resistance when you don't feel like prioritizing your health (06:15–07:38) Why taking care of yourself can help you show up with more energy, compassion, and understanding (07:38–08:12) How Audrey's free monthly event, Where Is All My Money Going?, helps women business owners understand their numbers without judgment (09:41–11:39) If you're over 40 and constantly telling yourself you're too busy to take a walk, eat properly, or prioritize your own health, this episode is your reminder that those small habits aren't taking you away from your work—they're helping you show up better for it. 🎁 Get the $497 Hormone Freedom Podcast Bundle Leave a rating and review, subscribe to the podcast, and listen to the launch episodes to receive the $497 Hormone Freedom Podcast Bundle. Claim your gift here: www.hinmanholistic.com/claimgift (http://www.hinmanholistic.com/claimgift) Connect With Audrey Learn more about Audrey and listen to her podcast, Manifest, Manage and Multiply Money, at: www.audreyfaustconsulting.com/podcast (http://www.audreyfaustconsulting.com/podcast) You can also connect with Audrey on social media as The Manifesting CFO and on LinkedIn as Audrey Faust. 💡 Explore Audrey's Free Monthly Event Audrey's live event, Where Is All My Money Going?, helps multi-six and seven-figure women business owners better understand their financials, including their Profit & Loss statements, without judgment or financial overwhelm. Learn more and sign up at: www.audreyfaustconsulting.com/money (http://www.audreyfaustconsulting.com/money)

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    1 Sept 2026

    Is Your Nervous System Running an Outdated Survival Strategy? With Carissa Brockman

    In this episode of Hormone Freedom, Amanda Hinman and Helen Birney sit down with Carissa Brockman, somatic therapist, coach, and founder of Soulfully Embodied. Carissa shares how understanding your nervous system and subconscious patterns can help you recognize when behaviors that once protected you are no longer serving you. She explains why so much of how we respond to life is shaped by early experiences and how updating those old patterns can help you reclaim choice, boundaries, safety, and agency in the present. In This Episode: Why hormone freedom can begin with understanding your nervous system (00:01–02:41) How early experiences shape the beliefs and behaviors that guide us (02:51–04:30) How adaptive behaviors can become maladaptive later in life (03:36–04:30) Why reclaiming your agency means having more freedom to choose (04:30–08:10) How boundaries, hormonal changes, and nervous system patterns can intersect (07:21–09:03) Why updating old patterns can help you show up more fully in the present (09:52–10:51) How to connect with Carissa and find her free content (11:46–12:07) If you're over 40 and finding that the strategies or patterns that once worked for you no longer do, it may be time to update the system—not blame yourself. 🎁 Get the $497 Hormone Freedom Podcast Bundle Leave a rating and review, subscribe to the podcast, and listen to the launch episodes to receive the $497 Hormone Freedom Podcast Bundle. Claim your gift here: (http://www.hinmanholistic.com/claimgift)www.hinmanholistic.com/claimgift (http://www.hinmanholistic.com/claimgift) Connect With Carissa Connect with Carissa on Instagram @soulfully_embodied (https://www.instagram.com/soulfully_embodied/) and find her free content on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Soulfully Embodied

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    1 Sept 2026

    She Walked Out With a Chainsaw, and Came Back a Different Woman with Melissa Lerner

    In this episode of Hormone Freedom, Amanda Hinman and Helen Birney sit down with Melissa Lerner, a national board-certified health and wellness practitioner. Melissa shares how prioritizing her health helped her build resilience, recovery, and strength—especially during challenging seasons of life. She opens up about how landscaping her yard during a difficult time helped her reconnect with her physical strength, nature, and a stronger version of herself. Melissa also explains why mental, emotional, and physical health are deeply connected and how the small healthy choices we make today can become a “health bank” we can draw from when life gets hard. In This Episode: How prioritizing your health can build resilience and recovery (00:01–02:45) Why mental and emotional wellness can impact your physical health (03:59–04:49) How nature, movement, and physical activity helped Melissa through a difficult season (05:26–06:58) Why your past healthy choices become a “health bank” you can draw from (07:21–08:22) How positive self-talk and recognizing your progress can support your wellbeing (07:47–08:54) How to connect with Melissa and learn more about her work (09:13–09:52) If you're over 40, the healthy choices you make today are deposits into your future resilience. Hormone freedom isn't just about managing symptoms today —it’s about building the resilience you’ll need for whatever life brings next. 🎁 Get the $497 Hormone Freedom Podcast Bundle Leave a rating and review, subscribe to the podcast, and listen to the launch episodes to receive the $497 Hormone Freedom Podcast Bundle. Claim your gift here: (http://www.hinmanholistic.com/claimgift)www.hinmanholistic.com/claimgift (http://www.hinmanholistic.com/claimgift) Connect With Melissa Connect with Melissa on Instagram @micromodifymethod (https://www.instagram.com/micromodifymethod/) and learn more about her work at: micromodifyingmethod.com (http://micromodifyingmethod.com)

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    1 Sept 2026

    What If Your Body Is Asking for a Boundary, not Another Health Strategy? With Lindsay Piersol

    In this episode of Hormone Freedom, Amanda Hinman and Helen Birney sit down with Lindsay Piersol, a family nurse practitioner, certified nutrition coach, and certified stress management and recovery coach. Lindsay shares why hormone freedom starts with listening to your body, setting boundaries, and giving yourself what you need in each season of life. For women over 40, this conversation is a reminder that setting boundaries isn't selfish—it's part of taking care of your health so you can be more present in your life. In This Episode: Why hormone freedom means not letting your hormones control you (00:01–01:48) Why setting boundaries can be an important part of caring for your body (02:05–04:24) How people-pleasing can make it harder to set healthy boundaries (04:24–06:19) How to recognize when your body is asking you to slow down (07:00–08:07) Why properly fueling your body matters when you're exercising and pushing yourself (08:07–09:07) How supporting your body can help you be more present and engaged in life (09:07–10:46) If you're over 40 and constantly pushing through exhaustion, your body may not need another health strategy—it may need a boundary. 🎁 Get the $497 Hormone Freedom Podcast Bundle Leave a rating and review, subscribe to the podcast, and listen to the launch episodes to receive the $497 Hormone Freedom Podcast Bundle. Claim your gift here: (http://www.hinmanholistic.com/claimgift)www.hinmanholistic.com/claimgift (http://www.hinmanholistic.com/claimgift) Connect With Lindsay Connect with Lindsay on Instagram @livelovelibrand (https://www.instagram.com/livelovelibrand) and learn more about her health coaching, recipes, supplements, and wellness resources at: livelovelibrand.com (http://livelovelibrand.com)

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    1 Sept 2026

    Stop Everything and Be Ridiculously Silly with Shane Kulman

    In this episode of Hormone Freedom, Amanda Hinman and Helen Birney sit down with Shane Coleman, also known as Enchantress Shane, to explore how play, movement, and silliness can help women get out of their heads and reconnect with their bodies. Shane shares why women often carry so much pressure to be productive, serious, and “do it right,” and how even 30 seconds of ridiculous play can create a shift. She explains how sound and movement can quiet the logical mind, help release tension, and open up new perspectives. For women over 40, this conversation is a reminder that health and healing don't always have to be serious. Sometimes, giving yourself permission to play is exactly what your body needs. In This Episode: Why being ridiculously silly can help shift your nervous system (00:01–01:16) How sound and movement can help you get out of your head (01:38–02:58) Why play can help release the pressure of perfection and “doing it right” (02:58–04:43) How stress and old patterns can affect the way we experience our bodies (04:43–08:44) How play and being witnessed can help make personal transformation feel real (09:34–11:01) How to connect with Shane and learn more about her work (11:12–12:06) Hormone freedom isn't always about adding another health strategy. Sometimes, it's about letting go, getting playful, and giving your body permission to breathe. 🎁 Get the $497 Hormone Freedom Podcast Bundle Leave a rating and review, subscribe to the podcast, and listen to the launch episodes to receive the $497 Hormone Freedom Podcast Bundle. Claim your gift here: www.hinmanholistic.com/claimgift (http://www.hinmanholistic.com/claimgift?utm_source=chatgpt.com) Connect With Shane Follow Shane on Instagram: @enchantressshane (https://www.instagram.com/enchantressshane/?utm_source=chatgpt.com) Learn more about Shane's work: Her Sacred Self (https://www.shanebkulman.com/hersacredself?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

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    1 Sept 2026

    All-or-Nothing Is Setting You Up to Fail After 40 with Tara Roscioli

    In this episode of Hormone Freedom, Amanda Hinman and Helen Birney sit down with Tara Roscioli, a certified functional nutrition practitioner and author of Clean Cocktails, Righteous Recipes for the Modern Mixologist. Tara shares why hormone freedom after 40 starts with getting back to the basics—nutrition, movement, sleep, and stress reduction—and why the strategies that worked in your 30s may not work the same way in your 40s and 50s. She also explains how an all-or-nothing mindset can make it harder to reach your health goals and why consistency, self-compassion, and mindful indulgences can help you create a lifestyle that supports both your health and your enjoyment of life. In This Episode: Why going back to the foundations can support hormone health (00:19–01:15) Why what worked for you in your 30s may not work the same way after 40 (01:15–02:59) Why an all-or-nothing mindset can get in the way of sustainable progress (02:59–07:38) How to find balance between healthy choices and enjoying the foods you love (07:38–09:24) How to connect with Tara and learn more about her work (10:30–11:09) If you're over 40 and feeling like the strategies that once worked for you aren't working anymore, it may be time to stop chasing the next quick fix and start listening to what your body needs now. Hormone freedom isn't about being perfect. It's about finding a sustainable balance that allows you to support your health and enjoy your life. 🎁 Get the $497 Hormone Freedom Podcast Bundle Leave a rating and review, subscribe to the podcast, and listen to the launch episodes to receive the $497 Hormone Freedom Podcast Bundle. Claim your gift here: (http://www.hinmanholistic.com/claimgift?utm_source=chatgpt.com)www.hinmanholistic.com/claimgift (http://www.hinmanholistic.com/claimgift?utm_source=chatgpt.com) Connect With Tara Follow Tara on Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/highway2wellnutrition/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)@highway2wellnutrition (https://www.instagram.com/highway2wellnutrition/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

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    1 Sept 2026

    Why Stopping the Guesswork Helped Her Lose 22 Pounds with Suzanne

    In this episode of Hormone Freedom, Amanda Hinman and Helen Birney sit down with Suzanne Longstreet, known as the Millionaire Activator, who specializes in identifying and clearing the subconscious patterns that can lead to hesitation, overthinking, and self-sabotage. Suzanne shares a powerful lesson from her own health journey: you don't have to figure it all out on your own. After years of trying different approaches, working with professionals, and hearing advice that never seemed to stick, Suzanne finally became willing to receive support, get curious, and actually apply what she was learning. Because hormone freedom isn't about following every rule perfectly. It's about surrendering the need to do it all yourself, getting the right support, and finding simple strategies you can actually live with. In This Episode: Why Suzanne's number one piece of advice for women over 40 is to stop trying to figure it all out on your own (00:01–00:44) How Amanda's simple PFFV framework—Protein, Fiber, Fat, and Veggies—changed the way Suzanne approached her meals (01:03–02:44) The role PFFV played in making Suzanne's food choices easier—and how she released 22 pounds after consistently applying what she learned (02:44–03:22) Why letting go of perfection can make healthy choices feel more sustainable and freeing (03:49–06:07) The difference between simply hearing advice and actually being open enough to receive, apply, and experience it (06:14–08:25) How relationships, trust, and having someone walk alongside you can make it easier to create meaningful change (09:23–10:08) Where to connect with Suzanne and book a clarity session to explore what's keeping you stuck and identify your next step (10:08–10:42) Maybe you don't need more information. Maybe you need the right support, a simpler framework, and the willingness to let someone help you. 🎁 Get the $497 Hormone Freedom Podcast Bundle Leave a rating and review, subscribe to the podcast, and listen to the launch episodes to receive the $497 Hormone Freedom Podcast Bundle. Claim your gift here: www.hinmanholistic.com/claimgift (http://www.hinmanholistic.com/claimgift) Want to Connect With Suzanne? Visit successandclarity.com (http://successandclarity.com) to learn more about Suzanne Longstreet and connect with her. Suzanne is always open to connecting with women who want support, clarity, or help finding the right direction. You can also book a clarity session with Suzanne to explore what's keeping you stuck and identify your next step.

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    1 Sept 2026

    When Your Health is Asking You to Change More Than Your Diet with Cheryl Cuozzo

    In this episode of Hormone Freedom, Amanda Hinman and Helen Birney sit down with Cheryl Cuozzo, a dual board-certified nurse practitioner and integrative health expert with more than 25 years of healthcare experience. Cheryl shares why there is no single magic bullet for midlife health and why the strategies that worked for you at 30 may not work the same way at 40 or 50. Drawing from her own healing journey with Lyme disease, Cheryl explains the importance of looking at the whole picture—including nutrition, sleep, movement, stress, mindset, and environment. She also shares how learning to trust her intuition ultimately led her to leave conventional medicine and pursue a more integrative approach. For women over 40, this conversation is a reminder to stay curious, listen to your body, and advocate for what you need in this season of life. In This Episode: Why there is no single “magic bullet” for your health (00:01–01:32) Why what worked for you at 30 may not work at 40 or 50 (02:41–03:11) Why listening to your intuition can help you recognize when something needs to change (03:11–05:47) How Cheryl's healing journey led her from conventional medicine to integrative health (05:47–08:54) Why staying curious and advocating for yourself can open up new possibilities for your health (07:53–08:54) How to connect with Cheryl and learn about her Intentional Wellness Purification Program (09:05–10:09) If you're over 40 and wondering why your old health strategies aren't working the way they used to, your body may simply be asking for something different. 🎁 Get the $497 Hormone Freedom Podcast Bundle Leave a rating and review, subscribe to the podcast, and listen to the launch episodes to receive the $497 Hormone Freedom Podcast Bundle. Claim your gift here: www.hinmanholistic.com/claimgift (http://www.hinmanholistic.com/claimgift) Connect With Cheryl Learn more about Cheryl and her Intentional Wellness Purification Program at: cuozzohealth.com (http://cuozzohealth.com)

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    1 Sept 2026

    Your Body Doesn’t Need Less Stress, It Needs This with Kindal Boyle

    In this episode of Hormone Freedom, Amanda Hinman and Helen Birney sit down with Kindal Boyle, co-owner of Fit Women’s Weekly, a virtual fitness studio serving women around the world. Kindal shares a powerful perspective for women over 40 who are trying to do everything "right" but still don't feel their best: you don't have to control everything to create meaningful change. Because hormone freedom isn't about doing more. In This Episode: Why focusing on what you can control can create greater hormone freedom and a stronger sense of agency (00:40–02:16) Why routine can help calm the nervous system and create a greater sense of flow in your day (02:16–03:17) How shifting from “I can’t” to “What’s possible?” can change the way you approach your health (04:57–05:19) Simple ways to create a little more sparkle in your day when you're not feeling your best (05:19–05:46) Why something is better than nothing when you're trying to establish healthier habits (06:10–06:44) How a 10-minute walk can support movement while also creating space for gratitude and a positive mindset (06:44–07:21) Why trying to create the “perfect” healthy lifestyle can lead to overwhelm and burnout (07:27–08:00) How starting with just three 10-minute walks a week can build confidence and create a mental win (08:00–08:39) Kindal's personal struggle with doing too much exercise and learning that rest is part of the process (09:02–09:48) What happened when Kindal reduced her exercise by nearly two-thirds—and how it affected her physical and hormonal health (10:05–11:02) How to approach fitness as a sustainable rhythm rather than something you have to do every single day (11:02–11:14) Where to connect with Kindal and get personalized guidance for your fitness and nutrition questions (11:15–12:42) If you're over 40 and doing all the “right” things but still struggling with fatigue, weight changes, disrupted sleep, brain fog, or simply not feeling like yourself, it may be time to look at the bigger picture. Hormone freedom isn't about getting rid of your hormones. It's about understanding your body's patterns and learning how to support what your body is asking for. 🎁 Get the $497 Hormone Freedom Podcast Bundle Leave a rating and review, subscribe to the podcast, and listen to the launch episodes to receive the $497 Hormone Freedom Podcast Bundle. Claim your gift here: www.hinmanholistic.com/claimgift (http://www.hinmanholistic.com/claimgift) Want to follow Kindal? Check out her Fit Women’s Weekly virtual fitness studio https://www.instagram.com/kindalboylefitness/ (https://www.instagram.com/kindalboylefitness/) https://calendly.com/kindal/free-personal-coaching (https://calendly.com/kindal/free-personal-coaching) Kindal is currently offering free 30-minute 1:1 coaching calls for women who want to talk through their fitness questions, nutrition struggles, and current challenges and receive practical guidance they can begin using right away.

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    18 Aug 2026

    Hormone Freedom

    Welcome to Hormone Freedom, the podcast for women over 40 who are ready to stop guessing about their health. Amanda Hinman and Helen Birney share why they created the show—and the very different health journeys that eventually led them to the same realization: being healthy shouldn’t require organizing your entire life around trying to be healthy. Amanda shares how a Hashimoto’s diagnosis sent her deeper into eating “perfectly,” exercising more, and trying to control every variable. Helen shares her experience with decades of yo-yo dieting and the lingering fear of gaining the weight back. Together, they discovered a different path: becoming curious about their bodies, viewing symptoms as signals, and learning what their bodies actually needed. That’s Hormone Freedom. Tap Follow and join us for our podcast launch on September 2nd. We bring you practical conversations that help you connect the dots, cut through the noise, and feel more confident about your health after 40.

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Identify Your Root Cause

Published 6 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] It's going to ask you questions about your daily experience, like how things feel in your body and what feels true and what's more prevalent. coming up in your symptoms and how you feel day in and day out in your body. And that's going to help us tie to one of these threes. I'm leaving this up there. Take the hormone freedom assessment. This is your starting point. This is point one, number one for identifying the root cause pattern in your body. And there's three common patterns that we see energy and output fatigue, stress response, fueling and digestion challenges. So once you answer there's 18 questions, it's a free assessment. […]

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