Menopause UnMuted

About Menopause UnMuted

This podcast is where real life meets real science — where we mix evidence-based education with unfiltered conversations about what it really means to go through perimenopause and menopause. Every week, you’ll hear from women sharing their personal stories — the good, the messy, the in-between — along with experts in nutrition, fitness, mental health, and holistic care.

Publisher

Dr Erika Pimentel

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

7 May 2026

Latest episode

8 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

24 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Oct 2026

   Why Is Sleep Disrupted in Perimenopause and Why Does Sleep Matter So Much?

   Have you ever decided that waking up at three in the morning is just part of getting older? In this solo episode, I cover why sleep is a foundation for your health in midlife and not only a quality of life issue. You will hear what your circadian rhythm controls beyond when you feel sleepy, what happens in each stage of sleep, how estrogen, progesterone and testosterone each influence your sleep, and three common reasons sleep is disrupted in midlife. I share how circadian amplification can support your sleep, where HRT fits in, why sleep needs more than HRT alone, and what vitamin D has to do with your REM sleep. If any of this resonated with you, I want to invite you to take the Midlife Reset Assessment. If you have started to believe this is just what happens in perimenopause, the weight that won't move, interrupted sleep, the energy that's gone, the bloating no matter what you eat, and there's nothing to do but accept it. There is. On the Midlife Reset Assessment, we figure out what's getting in the way and what needs to shift first, so you can stop guessing and start seeing progress. The call is free. Use the link for your assessment. https://pages.erikapimentelcoaching.com/home The information shared in this episode is for educational purposes and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or replace medical advice. Always consult your own physician for guidance specific to your health.

2. 

   1 Oct 2026

   Have You Ever Wondered What Your Husband Understands About Perimenopause? | Brad Walsh

   Have you ever wondered what your husband understands about the changes you're going through in perimenopause? In this episode of Menopause Unmuted, I sit down with Brad Walsh, founder of Empowerography and the first male guest ever on this podcast, to talk about what it's like to support a wife through perimenopause from the other side. We get into the intimacy conversation most couples avoid, the physiology behind what's actually changing, and why normalizing these conversations is what starts to shift things for both women and the men who love them. If you want to connect with Brad or learn more about his work, find him at Empowerographypodcast.com, on LinkedIn as Brad Walsh, or on Instagram at Empowerography podcast. If any of this resonated with you, I want to invite you to take the Midlife Reset Assessment (https://pages.erikapimentelcoaching.com/home). If you have started to believe this is just what happens in perimenopause, the weight that won't move, interrupted sleep, the energy that's gone, the bloating no matter what you eat, and there's nothing to do but accept it. There is. On the Midlife Reset Assessment, we figure out what's getting in the way and what needs to shift first, so you can stop guessing and start seeing progress. The assessment is free. The information shared in this episode is for educational purposes and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or replace medical advice. Always consult your own physician for guidance specific to your health.

3. 

   24 Sept 2026

   Starting a GLP-1 in Perimenopause: What She Tried First, With Kelly Croft

   Kelly Croft spent years as a distance runner, counting calories and tracking macros. When the weight kept coming anyway, including 12 more pounds after she went back to working out five days a week, she found herself asking how she had let this happen. In this episode of Menopause Unmuted, Kelly shares what she noticed in her body as her weight changed, why so many women carry shame when their bodies change, and why she decided to listen to her gut and start a GLP-1 medication. I explain why the advice to eat less and move more stops working in perimenopause, including how declining estrogen increases inflammation and changes the way your body handles blood sugar and insulin and why women who never had a blood sugar concern can see their numbers change in midlife. I also explain what GLP-1 medications do in the body and how semaglutide and tirzepatide differ. We talk about using a GLP-1 as one tool and not the whole plan, why it needs medical guidance, and why our health should not be a trend. Kelly also shares what she has noticed about her muscle, and I explain why muscle loss matters for any woman on a GLP-1, especially during perimenopause, and how resistance training and enough protein can help. We look at early research on whether adding hormone therapy may increase weight loss on a GLP-1, and Kelly shares that she plans to look into HRT when the timing is right. She also talks about giving herself permission to return to strength training on her own timeline, without guilt. Every woman goes through this transition differently, and what worked for your friend may not work for you. This episode is for any woman weighing whether a GLP-1 is right for her. Find Kelly at The Grounded Growth Collective on Substack. https://groundedgrowthcollective.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips (https://groundedgrowthcollective.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips) If you are navigating perimenopause, this is who I built the Midlife Reset Assessment (https://pages.erikapimentelcoaching.com/home) for, a look at your training, your nutrition, your sleep, and your history together, so you know what's getting in the way and what needs to shift first. The call is free. The information shared on Menopause Unmuted is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Nothing said on this podcast should replace a conversation with your own doctor or healthcare provider. Every woman's body and health history is different, and what works for one person may not be right for another. Please consult a qualified provider before making changes to your nutrition, training, or medication, including hormone therapy.

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