If you’ve been told your symptoms are “just Aging,” this episode will challenge everything you’ve been taught.

Lisa sits down with biologist and holistic nutritionist Laura McLennan to unpack what’s actually happening in the perimenopausal and menopausal body—and why working harder isn’t the answer.

This is a conversation about metabolism, insulin resistance, and the truth about why what used to work…doesn’t anymore.

 What You’ll Learn

• Why “eat less, move more” stops working in midlife

• What insulin resistance actually means (in real life terms)

• The biggest mistake women make with food

• Why skipping meals is backfiring on your body

• How to start feeling better without overhauling your life

  Key Takeaways

• Your body isn’t broken—it needs different support now

• Metabolism shifts are real—but they are not permanent damage

• Undereating is one of the biggest drivers of fatigue and weight gain

• Protein + consistent meals = foundational change

• Small shifts create massive results

   Standout Quotes

• “It’s not about working harder—it’s about working smarter.”

• “Your body isn’t failing you—it’s asking you for something different.”

• “Would you drive to Montreal on an empty tank?”

• “We’ve been trained to look for what’s wrong instead of appreciating what’s working.”

   Topics Covered

• Perimenopause metabolism changes

• Insulin resistance explained simply

• Nutrition vs. hormone Therapy

• Intermittent fasting in midlife

• Body image + identity shifts

Connect with Laura:

Biologist, Holistic Nutritionist, Founder of HealthScope Specializing in personalized, lab-based nutrition for midlife women.

Website: www.Health-scope.ca

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077078720014

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauramwellness_/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lauramclennan2865

Connect with Lisa:

Website: https://www.liberatedmenopause.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lboate Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leaninfindyourwayhome/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/245092311417467

📩 [email protected]

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Lisa Boate is a Certified Menopause Coach, Consultant, and Host of the "Transforming 45" podcast. With a background in education, she specializes in empowering women through the challenges of midlife, including perimenopause and menopause transitions. Lisa's mission is to transform workplaces into menopause-friendly environments, fostering understanding, support, and empowerment for women. Through her podcast and coaching, she provides guidance, resources, and inspiration for women navigating this transformative phase of life.