171: REPLAY The Metabolism Reset with Lara Briden

Aug 7, 2025

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This podcast originally ran on July 4, 2024

Hotflash inc – the platform designed to find the true truth in perimenopause, menopause and beyond – makes a return to the podcast world this week!

In the first episode back journalist and host Ann Marie McQueen interviews Lara Briden, an expert in women's health and author of the new book The Metabolism Reset.

They discuss the complexity of this entire subject, insulin resistance, the impact of modern diets, and the importance of understanding how our bodies respond to different types of food and exercise.

Briden, a naturopathic doctor and author of period repair manual and hormone repair manual, shares her valuable and moderate insights on achieving metabolic health through tailored approaches, emphasizing gentler methods and the importance of addressing underlying health issues like gut health and autoimmunity.

This episode aims to help listeners understand and manage their metabolic health effectively during the menopause transition.

Highlights:

00:48 Introducing Midi Health
01:21 Lara Briden's Influence and new book
02:04 Conversation with Lara Briden
03:31 Understanding Metabolic Health
05:42 The Role of Hunger and Satiety
14:50 Impact of Modern Food Environment
21:30 Debate on Vegetable Oils
28:06 Navigating Food Allergies in Restaurants
28:27 Understanding Metabolic Endotoxemia
28:47 Gut Health and Metabolic Health Connection
29:54 Patient Stories: Gut Health and Insulin Resistance
34:52 Exploring Insulin Resistance
37:27 Signs and Diagnosis of Insulin Resistance
40:30 Treatment Approaches for Insulin Resistance
43:20 Perimenopause and Insulin Resistance
43:34 The Importance of Movement and Protein
49:29 Final Thoughts and Reflections

Connect with Dr. Lara Briden:

Website: www.larabriden.com
Instagram: @larabriden
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Books: Available wherever books are sold, including Bookshop.org, Amazon, and Pan Macmillan

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