{"podcast":{"title":"Anchored with Purpose | Faith, Family, Purpose, Dreaming, Planning, Overcoming Anxiety, Overcoming Overwhelm","slug":"anchored-with-purpose-faith-family-purpose-dreaming-planning-overcoming-anxiety-overcoming-overwhelm-7090057","podcast_index_feed_id":7090057,"rss_url":"https://api.riverside.fm/hosting/jnW66nxD.rss","website_url":"https://anchoredwithpurpose.podbean.com","image_url":"https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/ecad374d-5623-4d54-a42a-9b1af1f2e193/Anchored_with_Purpose_Podcast_Cover_1_8ijav.png","author":"Melissa Wilkinson - Life Coach for Catholic Women","episode_count":88,"summary":"The Anchored with Purpose Podcast focuses on Faith, Family, Purpose, & Dreaming Big. How do I fill the emptiness I feel in my life? What is missing from my life? The stresses of this world are causing me anxiety, how can I cope? I’m a mom, but I feel so drained and have lost a piece of me, how do I find me again? How do I dream again? How do I even achieve those dreams? And the biggest question of all, is it worth pursuing my purpose and dreams? Whether you’re a dreamer, a mom, connected in your faith or feeling a little (or a lot) lost, this is the show for you. The Anchored with Purpose Podcast is a live-workshop style podcast packed with actionable step-by-step tips to help you redefine what you want in your life in the areas of faith, family, purpose, & pursuing your dreams. You can train with the experts on how to dig in, reconnect with your faith & purpose, and tackle your biggest goals along the way.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-17T00:19:40.069053+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/anchored-with-purpose-faith-family-purpose-dreaming-planning-overcoming-anxiety-overcoming-overwhelm-7090057"},"episode":{"title":"68| Perimenopause Explained with Rita Johnson: Why Your Body Feels So Different","slug":"68-perimenopause-explained-with-rita-johnson-why-your-body-feels-so-different","published_at":"2026-01-27T09:40:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/anchored-with-purpose-faith-family-purpose-dreaming-planning-overcoming-anxiety-overcoming-overwhelm-7090057/68-perimenopause-explained-with-rita-johnson-why-your-body-feels-so-different","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/anchored-with-purpose-faith-family-purpose-dreaming-planning-overcoming-anxiety-overcoming-overwhelm-7090057","url":"https://anchoredwithpurpose.podbean.com/e/68-perimenopause-explained-with-rita-johnson-why-your-body-feels-so-different/","audio_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-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.mp3","summary":"Perimenopause is the topic so many women are whispering about over coffee, but rarely getting real answers. In this conversation, functional health practitioner Rita Johnson breaks down what’s actually happening in your body during perimenopause and why symptoms like weight gain, inflammation, sleep issues, digestive changes, and mood shifts are not “just aging.” Rita explains the powerful connection between gut health and hormone balance, why supplements can become expensive band-aids if you don’t address root causes, and the small daily habits that can make a big difference. You’ll also hear a balanced, faith-friendly discussion on hormone replacement therapy (HRT), including common misconceptions and what to look for if you’re considering it. Links Mentioned Rita’s Website: https://naturalfertilitycare.org/nutritional-therapy/ Rita’s Podcast (Health & Hormones): https://healthandhormones.org/ Divine Mercy Nutritional Care (Rita’s practice): [LINK] Free Hormone Balancing Guide: https://birdsend.page/forms/9473/cDk9YT4KSn Perimenopause Toolkit Workshop (live + replay option): https://healthandhormones.org/perimenopause-workshop/ Key Takeaways Perimenopause is a remodeling season, not a dead end. Your body is shifting from higher to lower hormone output, and multiple systems are adapting along the way. Symptoms vary widely, but your intuition matters. If you’re 35+ and feel like your body is “different” or unfamiliar, it may be perimenopause-related. Gut health impacts hormones in two big ways: your ability to make hormones (nutrients, fats, absorption) and your ability to clear hormones (detox pathways). Healthy bowel movements matter more than most women realize. 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