Today's interview is with certified nutrition coach and menopause specialist Cat Donofrio. She's the face behind CatD Wellness, a coaching service that helps women navigate the menopausal years through her four pillars of nutrition, movement, stress management, and sleep.

Cat and I discuss the specifics of nutrition during the perimenopause years and how to best support symptom management throughout the time when our bodies are changing so rapidly.

Scroll down to find specific topics and jump to that time in the episode.

As always, nutrition does not heal mental health; however, it can support the management of symptoms.

To learn more about Cat, her content and her 1:1 support, visit her Instagram at ⁠@catdonofrio⁠ and her coaching platform catdwellness.com

To stay up to date on nutritional psychology research, find me on Instagram ⁠⁠@Nutrimindcoach ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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TIMESTAMPS

(00:00) Introductions

(05:12) Perimenopause - What is it?

(11:40) The Role of Diet in Symptom Management

(20:27) Hydration in Perimenopause

(27:48) Common Nutrient Deficiencies

(35:01) The Effects of Stress on Symptoms

(42:12) Addressing Weight Loss Resistance

(46:51) Herbal Support Options

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