Hormonal Chaos: How Stress, Adrenals, and Menopause Affect Your Health

Menopause Mastery

Hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause can feel overwhelming, especially when weight gain, fatigue, and stress take over. In this episode of Menopause Mastery, Dr. Betty Murray uncovers the surprising link between adrenal function, cortisol, and midlife weight gain. She explains why stress hormones go haywire during menopause, how your body’s stress response impacts fat storage, and what you can do to take back control.

Discover how to address adrenal health, improve your hormonal balance, and manage weight and energy levels during this life transition. Dr. Betty shares science-backed strategies, lifestyle tips, and key insights to help you balance cortisol, manage stress, and feel your best again.

If you're tired, stressed, or frustrated with stubborn belly fat, this episode offers the answers you've been looking for!

Chapters:

0:00 - Welcome to Menopause Mastery

0:31 - Why Menopause Causes Weight Gain

1:50 - The Hidden Role of Adrenals

3:29 - Cortisol’s Link to Belly Fat

6:12 - How Hormones Impact Stress

9:45 - The Adrenal-Thyroid Connection

12:34 - Why Stress Feels Worse in Menopause

15:10 - Adrenal Fatigue vs. Adrenal Overload

18:50 - Lifestyle Fixes for Hormonal Balance

21:45 - How to Reset Your Adrenals

Links:

• Menrva Telemedicine: https://gethormonesnow.com/
• FREE Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/3wNJOec
• Living Well Dallas: https://www.livingwelldallas.com/
• Hormone Reset: https://hormonereset.net/
• Betty Murray Website: https://www.bettymurray.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BettyAMurrayCN/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bettymurray_phd/
• Produced by Evolved Podcasting: www.evolvedpodcasting.com

Connect with Dr. Betty Murray:

• Website: https://www.bettymurray.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BettyAMurrayCN/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bettymurray_phd/

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