# Why Everything Stopped Working (And What To Do Instead) with Laura McLennan

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Podcast: [Transforming 45](https://stenobird.com/podcast/transforming-45-6743878)
Published: 2026-07-02T10:36:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.liberatedmenopause.ca/podcast
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## Resource

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:…

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