Reclaim The Pause

Why Your Workouts Stop Working in Perimenopause (and What Actually Does) With Ami Patrick

In this empowering episode, Lindsey sits down with Ami, The Midlife Muscle Mentor, to unpack what truly happens inside a woman’s body during perimenopause and how strength, mindset, and lifestyle shifts can restore energy and confidence. They discuss the realities of visceral fat, why the scale is the worst progress tracker, the connection between carbs and nervous system health, and how overtraining—or doing nothing at all—keeps women stuck. Ami shares her signature Lift Method and her two programs, LIFTED and F@ck the Frump!, designed specifically for midlife women who want real results without burnout. This conversation is deeply validating, practical, and full of hope for women navigating exhaustion, weight changes, and the emotional toll of midlife. Topic Covered: • Why workouts need to change in perimenopause • Visceral fat, waist-to-hip ratio & real health markers • How under-eating + overtraining wrecks hormones • Why carbs matter more than ever after 40 • Body composition vs. weight loss • The Lift Method: intentional strength, smart nutrition, recovery, community • Starting small: the magic of 20-minute strength sessions • Stress, boundaries & burnout in midlife • Coaching for accountability and confidence • Removing shame from women’s health journeys Connect with Ami Ami — The Midlife Muscle Mentor Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/midlifemusclementor/ [https://www.instagram.com/midlifemusclementor/] Email → midlifemusclementor@gmail.com   Connect with Lindsey Perimenopause Hell & How to Overcome It  [https://subscribepage.io/3oNttp] Take the Menopause Quiz → https://www.menopausewithlindsey.com [https://www.menopausewithlindsey.com/] Book a Discovery Call  [https://l.bttr.to/Sak77]

From Engineering to Energy Medicine: How Beth Mielbrecht Helps Menopausal Women Heal

In this conversational episode, Lindsey and Beth explore the deeper layers of women’s health—how physical symptoms often point to emotional needs, energetic imbalances, or lifestyle stressors. Beth shares her transition from mechanical engineering into bioenergetics and explains how digital muscle testing, homeopathy, and emotional release work together to restore balance.   They also discuss the real-life challenges women face during perimenopause: boundary-setting, people-pleasing, career dissatisfaction, hormone disruption, and the way stress impacts everything from cortisol to insulin.   Topics Covered: • Beth’s path from engineering to women’s health • How bioenergetic testing works (and why it’s so accurate) • The emotional roots of perimenopause symptoms • Boundaries, people-pleasing, and trapped emotion release • Why stress and sugar hit harder in perimenopause • Career changes, identity shifts, and the power of saying “no” • The insulin–cortisol connection • How small mindset shifts lead to life transformation Connect with Beth Decode what your body is trying to tell you in 60 seconds: https://yourhealthwithbeth.com/ [https://yourhealthwithbeth.com/] Website: https://yourhealthwithbeth.com/ [https://yourhealthwithbeth.com/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourhealthwithbeth Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourhealthwithbeth Connect with Lindsey’s FREE Resources  Frazzled in Perimenopause Free Meditations  [https://subscribepage.io/khEhQ2] Take the Menopause Quiz → https://www.menopausewithlindsey.com [https://www.menopausewithlindsey.com/] Book a Discovery Call  [https://l.bttr.to/Sak77]

Peptide Therapy for Perimenopause: The New Science of Midlife Hormone Balance | Dr. Alex Gajer

Episode Overview In today’s episode, Lindsey sits down with Dr. Alexandra Gajer, board-certified physician and founder of The Gajer Practice, who specializes in metabolic medicine, hormone balance, and cutting-edge peptide therapies for women. Dr. Gajer shares her personal journey from residency to Lyme disease, and how that experience reshaped her entire approach to medicine — moving from symptom suppression to root-cause, metabolic, and hormone-focused care. Together, Lindsey and Dr. Gajer explore: What peptide therapy is and why it’s becoming a powerful tool for perimenopause & menopause How peptides support inflammation, metabolism, weight changes, and brain clarity Why lifestyle still matters — even when using advanced therapies The emotional burden women carry during perimenopause (shame, isolation, overwhelm) How personalized care can give women back their vitality and confidence This episode is a compassionate, practical look at what’s possible when modern medicine and lifestyle foundations work together. ✨ Dr. Alexandra Gajer — Contact Info Website: https://thegajerpractice.com [https://thegajerpractice.com/] Instagram: Instagram: @thegajerpractice [https://www.instagram.com/thegajerpractice] https://the-gajer-practice.mykajabi.com/tgp-start-here [https://the-gajer-practice.mykajabi.com/tgp-start-here] Lindsey’s awesome resources Frazzled in Perimenopause Free Meditations   [https://subscribepage.io/khEhQ2] Menopause Quiz – “Where Are You on the Journey?” https://www.menopausewithlindsey.com/ [https://www.menopausewithlindsey.com/] Book a Free Discovery Call [https://l.bttr.to/Sak77]

Breathwork for Menopause Relief with Nicki Lambert

Today on Reclaim the Pause, I’m joined by Nicki — a certified breathwork facilitator, nervous system coach, and founder of Return to Radiance. After 25 years in corporate and hitting a wall of burnout, Nicki left everything she knew to rebuild her health. Breathwork became the tool that brought her back to herself… and now she helps midlife women do the same.   In this episode, we talk openly about the exhaustion, anxiety, hot flashes, and chronic stress so many women face during perimenopause — and how the way you breathe can immediately shift your body out of overwhelm.   Nicki also shares her own story of menopause at 53 and why midlife women are uniquely vulnerable to adrenal fatigue and cortisol overload. This conversation feels like a warm exhale. If you’ve been feeling fried, frazzled, or one breath away from a meltdown… this episode is for you. Connect With Nicki Website: https://returntoradiance.co.uk [https://returntoradiance.co.uk/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/returntoradiance_official/ [https://www.instagram.com/returntoradiance_official/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557750931225 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557750931225]  Support from Lindsey: Perimenopause Hell & How to Overcome It → http://subscribepage.io/3oNttp [http://subscribepage.io/3oNttp] Take the Menopause Quiz → https://www.menopausewithlindsey.com [https://www.menopausewithlindsey.com/] Book a Discovery Call → https://www.menopausewithlindsey.com [https://www.menopausewithlindsey.com/]

Faith Before Healing: How God Transformed Dr. Tanya Paynter’s Health and Purpose

Dr. Tanya Paynter, Naturopathic Doctor & Founder of Psalm Medical and the Christian Women’s Health Fellowship When you’ve tried every supplement, diet, or wellness plan and still feel stuck—maybe it’s not your body that’s failing you. Maybe it’s an invitation to come back to the One who made it. In this powerful conversation, Lindsey sits down with Dr. Tanya Paynter, a Naturopathic Doctor and founder of Psalm Medical, to explore how deep healing begins when we prioritize our relationship with God. Dr. Tanya shares her story of reaching a plateau in her health journey—despite doing “all the right things”—and how God met her in a place of surrender. Through prayer, humility, and obedience, she experienced emotional and physical restoration beyond what any protocol could offer. Together, Lindsey and Dr. Tanya talk about faith-based functional medicine, authentic community, obedience, and the beauty of living as your true self in God’s symphony. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: Why even “healthy” habits can’t replace a deep relationship with God How prioritizing prayer and fellowship accelerates physical and emotional healing What happens when faith meets functional medicine The importance of authenticity and obedience in your healing journey How community and connection can impact hormones and mood Why living in alignment with God’s purpose brings lasting peace CONNECT WITH DR. TANYA PAYNTER  Website: www.psalmmedical.com [https://www.psalmmedical.com/]  Christian Women’s Health Fellowship: Visit Psalm Medical [https://www.psalmmedical.com/]  LINDSEY’S FREE RESOURCES Download: Perimenopause Hell & How to Overcome It Take the Quiz: Where Are You on the Menopause Journey? [https://www.menopausewithlindsey.com/] Book a Free Discovery Call: Let’s talk about your next steps [https://www.menopausewithlindsey.com/]