{"podcast":{"title":"Peri & Pause The Podcast","slug":"peri-pause-the-podcast-7706684","podcast_index_feed_id":7706684,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-peri-pause-podcast","website_url":"https://periandpause.com","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/_8eFZ9YQ3E1l00WK5I03wKSl5fHLHgT6UQim-aTCjZM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lYmY4/MDgzODRlZGU3YzI0/MzMwMzkzNjVkODI0/MmNjYi5qcGc.jpg","author":"Jamie Gallagher","episode_count":14,"summary":"The Peri & Pause Podcast is for women in midlife who know something in their body has changed—but haven’t been given real answers, or have been left overwhelmed by conflicting information. Hosted by Jamie Gallagher, DNP, FNP-C, MSCP, a nurse practitioner specializing in perimenopause and menopause care, the show explores hormones, metabolism, mental health, sleep, sex, weight changes, and chronic conditions through an evidence-based, deeply practical lens. We unpack the physiology of midlife alongside the lived experience of women navigating careers, relationships, finances, and identity during this transition. Every woman deserves this conversation—and the clarity, language, and confidence to advocate for better care. Because “Your Labs Are Normal” Is Not the Whole Story.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-01T00:18:21.670594+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/peri-pause-the-podcast-7706684"},"episode":{"title":"What Actually Works for Menopause Weight Gain","slug":"what-actually-works-for-menopause-weight-gain","published_at":"2026-06-30T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/peri-pause-the-podcast-7706684/what-actually-works-for-menopause-weight-gain","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/peri-pause-the-podcast-7706684","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/312e59dd","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/312e59dd/51866634.mp3","summary":"In this follow-up episode of Perimenopause the Podcast, Jamie Gallagher moves beyond the \"why\" behind menopause weight gain and inflammation and focuses on the \"how.\" After explaining the science behind hormonal changes, inflammation, belly fat, insulin resistance, and metabolic slowdown in the previous episode, Jamie now shares practical strategies women can use to interrupt the cycle and regain control of their health. This episode explores resistance training, high-protein nutrition, the Mediterranean diet, menopausal hormone therapy (MHT), GLP-1 medications, and why traditional approaches to weight loss often stop working during perimenopause and menopause. If you've been doing all the \"right things\" but still struggling with weight gain, inflammation, low energy, or changes in body composition, this episode offers a science-based roadmap for navigating this transition. 00:00 – Welcome back and recap of the previous episode 00:45 – Why understanding the \"how\" matters 01:15 – Pillar One: Rebuilding your metabolic engine 01:45 – Why endless cardio isn't the answer anymore 02:00 – Resistance training and reducing inflammation 02:30 – HIIT workouts and visceral fat reduction 03:00 – Why protein becomes more important during menopause 03:30 – Protein recommendations explained 03:45 – The Mediterranean diet and obesity prevention 04:15 – Alcohol's impact on belly fat and metabolism 04:45 – Pillar Two: Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT) 05:15 – How estrogen influences fat distribution 05:45 – Hormone therapy and inflammation reduction 06:15 – What happens when hormone therapy stops 06:30 – Pillar Three: GLP-1 medications explained 07:00 – Semaglutide, tirzepatide, and women's health 07:30 – Why women often respond differently than men 07:45 – Protecting muscle while losing…","meta_description":"In this follow-up episode of Perimenopause the Podcast, Jamie Gallagher moves beyond the \"why\" behind menopause weight gain and inflammation and focuses o…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":591,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/peri-pause-the-podcast-7706684/episodes/what-actually-works-for-menopause-weight-gain/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/peri-pause-the-podcast-7706684/what-actually-works-for-menopause-weight-gain.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}