Why Trying Harder Isn’t Working: Weight Loss & Hormones with Dr. Erin TeWinkel, ND

What actually happens to weight, metabolism, and hormones after 30 - and why so many women feel blindsided by it?

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Erin TeWinkel, ND, to break down weight management in your late 30s, 40s, and beyond, without fear-mongering, blame, or oversimplified advice.

We talk about why weight changes in midlife are not a personal failure, what’s really driving shifts in metabolism and fat distribution, and how muscle loss, sleep, stress, and the mental load women carry all intersect with weight and health outcomes.

This is a deep, evidence-based conversation that cuts through common myths around hormones, cortisol, fasting, supplements, and menopause, and replaces them with realistic, long-term strategies that actually support health and body composition.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why metabolism doesn’t suddenly “break” after 40
• The real role of muscle loss in weight gain and metabolic health
• How estrogen changes affect appetite, fat distribution, and energy
• Why stress matters - but cortisol isn’t the villain it’s made out to be
• The difference between health goals and aesthetic goals (and why both are okay)
• Strength training, protein needs, and what actually works long term
• Why so many women feel dismissed in healthcare - and what better care looks like

If you’ve ever felt confused, frustrated, or gaslit about weight and hormones in midlife, this episode will help you feel informed, validated, and empowered to move forward with clarity.

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DISCLAIMER: Nothing mentioned in this episode is medical advice and should not be taken as so. If you have any health concerns, please discuss these with your doctor or a licensed healthcare professional.