About This Episode
Why does weight gain feel inevitable after 40? In this episode, Dr. Beverly Yates and Dr. Betty Murray, PhD, reveal the biological “fat switch” that turns on as estrogen declines. If you’ve been told to “eat less and move more” but the scale won’t budge, it’s because your body may have entered a “hibernation state” driven by rising uric acid levels and mitochondrial slowing.
In this episode, you will learn
Why the loss of estrogen impairs glucose transport and triggers insulin resistance in menopause.
How to flip your metabolism back on using interval training for mitochondrial biogenesis.
The truth about the “starvation response” and why your liver makes sugar even on a low-carb diet.
Why protecting lean body mass through weight training is non-negotiable for women over 40.
How to identify hidden sugars that trigger your body’s fat-storage mechanisms.
About Our Guest
Dr. Betty Murray, PhD, MS, IFMCP, is a clinical nutritionist and founder of a leading integrative medical clinic specializing in the metabolic impact of female sex hormones. She is the host of the Menopause Mastery podcast and a certified functional medicine practitioner.
Connect with Dr. Betty Murray
Website: https://www.bettymurray.com
Podcast: Menopause Mastery
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