You're Not Crazy! It's Perimenopause with Jenny Smith

Episode #14: Why Cardio Alone Isn't Enough Anymore with Adelade LaFontaine

In this episode, Jenny sits down with certified personal trainer and women’s strength coach Adelade LaFontaine to talk about why strength training becomes even more important in our 40s and 50s. They discuss the biggest fitness mistakes women over 40 make, why cardio alone isn’t enough anymore, and how building muscle supports metabolism, hormones, bone health, energy, and longevity.  Adelade also shares simple ways to get started with strength training, even if you feel intimidated by the gym or only have 20 minutes a day. This conversation is practical, encouraging, and perfect for women who want to feel stronger, healthier, and more confident in their bodies. Download the Protein Fix Guide here: https://www.simplifiedlifestylecoaching.com/protein-fix [https://www.simplifiedlifestylecoaching.com/protein-fix] Connect with Jenny here:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennyaz_simple/ [https://www.instagram.com/jennyaz_simple/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SimplifiedLifestyleCoaching [https://www.facebook.com/SimplifiedLifestyleCoaching] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jennyaz_simple [https://www.tiktok.com/@jennyaz_simple] Learn more at https://www.simplifiedlifestylecoaching.com/ [https://www.simplifiedlifestylecoaching.com/] Follow Adelade on IG at https://www.instagram.com/agmhealthfitness/ [https://www.instagram.com/agmhealthfitness/] Functional Movement Exercises on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@agmhealthfitness [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLogCh2yjimdqkZslnkxrKnXDJvQ4nQMlv] Adelade Website: https://agmhealthfitness.com/home [https://agmhealthfitness.com/home]

#13: Intermittent Fasting for Women Over 40: Helpful or Harmful?

In this episode, Jenny breaks down the truth about intermittent fasting for women over 40. While fasting can be a powerful tool for weight loss, energy, and metabolic health, Jenny explains why it often feels different, and sometimes worse, during perimenopause. She walks listeners through what intermittent fasting really is (and what it’s not), how it supports blood sugar balance and fat burning, and why so many women struggle when they jump into it too aggressively. Jenny also explains the role of stress, cortisol, and hormonal shifts in midlife, and how these can cause fasting to backfire if the body doesn’t feel safe. Drawing from both personal experience and her work with clients, she shares a more supportive, “gentle fasting” approach, common mistakes to avoid, and simple ways to start incorporating fasting without disrupting hormones. This episode offers a balanced, realistic perspective to help women decide if intermittent fasting is right for their body, and how to do it in a way that actually works. Download the Protein Fix Guide here: https://www.simplifiedlifestylecoaching.com/protein-fix [https://www.simplifiedlifestylecoaching.com/protein-fix] Hormone Reset Project Waitlist: https://www.simplifiedlifestylecoaching.com/hrp [https://www.simplifiedlifestylecoaching.com/hrp] Connect with Jenny here:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennyaz_simple/ [https://www.instagram.com/jennyaz_simple/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SimplifiedLifestyleCoaching [https://www.facebook.com/SimplifiedLifestyleCoaching] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jennyaz_simple [https://www.tiktok.com/@jennyaz_simple] Learn more at https://www.simplifiedlifestylecoaching.com/ [https://www.simplifiedlifestylecoaching.com/] Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The host is not acting as your medical provider. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical condition or health-related decisions.

#12: Why You Feel So Tired in Perimenopause

In this episode, Jenny discusses why sleep can feel so much harder during perimenopause and why sleep is critical in this stage of life. She shares a personal story from one of the most difficult seasons of her life and how it opened her eyes to the serious impact sleep deprivation can have on mood, focus, decision-making, and overall health. She also breaks down what happens during the different stages of sleep and why deep sleep and REM sleep are so important for hormone balance, metabolism, brain health, cravings, immunity, and emotional regulation. She explains in simple terms how fluctuating hormones, stress, cortisol, blood sugar dips, hot flashes, and nighttime anxiety can all disrupt sleep, then offers a few simple, realistic strategies women can start using to support better rest and feel more rested. Download the Protein Fix Guide here: https://www.simplifiedlifestylecoaching.com/protein-fix [https://www.simplifiedlifestylecoaching.com/protein-fix] Hormone Reset Project Waitlist: https://www.simplifiedlifestylecoaching.com/hrp [https://www.simplifiedlifestylecoaching.com/hrp] Connect with Jenny here:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennyaz_simple/ [https://www.instagram.com/jennyaz_simple/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SimplifiedLifestyleCoaching [https://www.facebook.com/SimplifiedLifestyleCoaching] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jennyaz_simple [https://www.tiktok.com/@jennyaz_simple] Learn more at https://www.simplifiedlifestylecoaching.com/ [https://www.simplifiedlifestylecoaching.com/] Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The host is not acting as your medical provider. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical condition or health-related decisions.

#11: What to Eat in Perimenopause (Without Restricting Food or Dieting)

In this episode, Jenny explores the often-overlooked connection between food, mood, and hormones in perimenopause. She shares how childhood conditioning, relationship with food, and long-held beliefs about food may be shaping the way women eat today. She also introduces her simple Balanced Plate Method and explains how nourishing the body using this method can support more energy, calmer moods, and fewer cravings. If you’ve ever felt confused about what to eat after 40 or stuck in the cycle of restriction and overwhelm, this episode offers a refreshing, practical approach to help you start feeling better in your body. Download the Protein Fix Guide here: https://www.simplifiedlifestylecoaching.com/protein-fix [https://www.simplifiedlifestylecoaching.com/protein-fix] Connect with Jenny here:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennyaz_simple/ [https://www.instagram.com/jennyaz_simple/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SimplifiedLifestyleCoaching [https://www.facebook.com/SimplifiedLifestyleCoaching] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jennyaz_simple [https://www.tiktok.com/@jennyaz_simple] Learn more at https://www.simplifiedlifestylecoaching.com/ [https://www.simplifiedlifestylecoaching.com/] Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The host is not acting as your medical provider. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical condition or health-related decisions.

#10: How I Fixed My Anxiety in Perimenopause (Without Medication)

In this episode, Jenny shares the moment everything changed for her: sitting in a doctor’s office, feeling anxious and overwhelmed, and being offered a quick solution that didn’t address her symptoms. If you’ve been feeling like something is off but can’t get real answers, this episode connects the dots between perimenopause symptoms, anxiety, and hormone imbalance. She talks about how a functional medicine approach shifted everything, helping her understand the role of hormones, blood sugar, and lifestyle in how she was feeling. Instead of masking symptoms, she began supporting her body in a way that restored her energy, stabilized her mood, and helped her feel like herself again. This episode offers a powerful reminder that with the right approach, it is possible to reduce anxiety, fatigue, and mood swings during perimenopause and start feeling better in your body again. Download the Protein Fix Guide here: https://www.simplifiedlifestylecoaching.com/protein-fix [https://www.simplifiedlifestylecoaching.com/protein-fix] If you’re tired of feeling anxious, exhausted, and not like yourself, get on the Hormone Reset Project Waitlist: https://www.simplifiedlifestylecoaching.com/hrp [https://www.simplifiedlifestylecoaching.com/hrp] Connect with Jenny here:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennyaz_simple/ [https://www.instagram.com/jennyaz_simple/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SimplifiedLifestyleCoaching [https://www.facebook.com/SimplifiedLifestyleCoaching] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jennyaz_simple [https://www.tiktok.com/@jennyaz_simple] Learn more at https://www.simplifiedlifestylecoaching.com/ [https://www.simplifiedlifestylecoaching.com/] Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The host is not acting as your medical provider. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical condition or health-related decisions.