If you haven’t slept through the night since… you can’t remember when — this episode is for you.
In this episode, I’m joined by women’s hormone expert Robin Nielson to uncover why perimenopause seems to hijack your sleep, what’s really going on in your body, and the actionable steps you can take this week to finally get restorative, uninterrupted sleep again.

Robin breaks down the misunderstood connection between sleep, cortisol, insulin, and hormone balance, why nighttime waking is NOT always “just hormones,” and how nutrient deficiencies, blood sugar issues, toxins, ferritin levels, digestion, and stress are quietly wrecking your sleep more than you realize.

If you’ve been told to just “take melatonin,” “stop caffeine,” or “wait it out,” — you’re going to love this conversation. Robin brings raw honesty, science-backed wisdom, and a completely fresh perspective on how sleep drives every hormone in your body and how to become the CEO of your own circadian rhythm in perimenopause.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The hidden reasons your sleep falls apart in perimenopause (and why it’s not only estrogen).
• Why cortisol and insulin are the two “sleep dictators” running the show.
• The practical, low-cost changes that dramatically improve sleep — without guesswork or overwhelm.

Whether you’re dealing with night sweats, 2–4am wake-ups, racing thoughts, exhaustion, or feeling like you’re aging faster than you should — this episode will help you reclaim peaceful sleep, resilient hormones, and a life that flows again.

This conversation will leave you feeling seen, empowered, and equipped with the clarity you’ve been searching for.

✨ Three Key Takeaways

1️⃣ Sleep is the foundation of hormone regulation — not the other way around.
2️⃣ Balancing cortisol and insulin is the missing link for midlife sleep success.
3️⃣ You must know YOUR body — symptoms show up differently for every woman, but the root causes are measurable and fixable.

Learn More From Robin Here:

Instagram: @robinanielsen

Website: https://naturalhormonesolution.com/

Sign up for Robin’s Hormone Reset Program: https://naturalhormonesolution.com/hormonereset/

Natural Solutions for Hormone Balance Sisterhood Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/naturalsolutionshormonebalance/

THE COMPLETE HORMONE ASSESSMENT: naturalhormonesolution.com/bria

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If you struggle with symptoms like poor sleep, fatigue, bloating, anxiety, memory issues, stubborn weight, low libido, or food sensitivities, and your lab work always looks “normal,” this episode is going to change everything.

In this week’s episode of The Period Whisperer, we’re diving deep into the GI MAP, the DNA-based stool test that uncovers infections, parasites, inflammation, malabsorption, leaky gut, microbiome imbalance — and how all of it connects to your hormones, metabolism, and mood.

You’ll learn:

✨ What the GI MAP actually measures and why it is more advanced than traditional stool testing
✨ How gut issues can cause sleep disruptions, hormone imbalance, anxiety, and weight resistance
✨ Why the GI MAP isn’t covered by insurance (and why you can use your HSA/FSA card)
✨ Why having an experienced practitioner interpret your results truly matters
✨ What I’ve learned after running hundreds of GI MAP tests in my practice
✨ The reason I run a GI MAP on myself annually — and why you may want to also

If you’ve been searching for answers, trying protocols, or buying supplements and still not getting better — your gut might be the real root cause.

This is the episode that will help you finally understand your body — and build a plan that actually works.

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If you’ve been doing everything right—eating clean, working out, tracking the numbers—yet still battling stubborn weight, exhaustion, or hormonal chaos… your liver may be the missing link no one is talking about.

In this week’s episode of The Period Whisperer Podcast, I’m joined by the powerhouse herself, Coach Lisa Pickart, a 65-year-old nutritionist and health coach with over 45 years of experience helping midlife women finally break free from obesity, chronic stress, inflammation, and stalled weight loss.

Lisa’s approach is bold and refreshing: your liver is the command center of your metabolism. And in perimenopause—when hormones fluctuate, stress spikes, and detox pathways slow down—most women don’t realize their liver is overwhelmed, congested, and unable to process the hormonal load their body is carrying.

In this eye-opening conversation, we break down the liver–weight connection your doctor probably missed, how perimenopause stresses the liver even more, what symptoms signal you’re dealing with congestion, and the simple, practical steps women can take right now to support detoxification, energy, fat loss, and hormone balance.

If you’re feeling stuck in your body, this episode will give you clarity, hope, and a roadmap.

Key Takeaways

1. The liver is the overlooked root cause of stubborn weight, fatigue, and hormone imbalance in perimenopause.

Lisa explains how stress, toxins, estrogen fluctuations, poor sleep, alcohol, medications, and nutrient deficiencies overwhelm the liver—and how this drives weight gain, cravings, bloating, and inflammation.

2. Most doctors miss liver congestion because standard labs don’t reveal functional stress.

Lisa walks through the signs and symptoms women should look for—like waking up at 3am, belly fat, chemical sensitivity, skin issues, irritability, and stalled metabolism—and why they matter.

3. You can start supporting your liver today with simple, powerful steps.

From hydration to minerals to gentle movement, bitter foods, targeted supplements, and lifestyle shifts, Lisa shares the exact actions women can take to reduce inflammation and unlock weight loss in midlife.

If you’re ready to understand your body on a deeper level and finally break through the invisible barrier standing between you and feeling like yourself again, this episode is a must-listen.

🔗 Learn More from Lisa Pickart

📸 Instagram: @lifebacksystem
🌐 Website: https://go.lifebacksystem.com/home
▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/

Connect with Bria:

🌐 Website: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/
🎧 Listen to past episodes: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/the-period-whisperer-podcast
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📩 Book a Free Discovery Call: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/hormonebreakthrough