About this episode
In this episode, Dr. Alessia Roehnelt — double board-certified endocrinologist and founder of EndoHealth MD — unpacks the real reasons metabolism feels different in your 40s and 50s.She explains how shifting levels of estrogen, progesterone, thyroid, and cortisol affect muscle mass, insulin sensitivity, and fat storage — and what you can do to restore metabolic balance.You’ll learn:Why estrogen loss changes where your body stores fatHow muscle is your most important metabolic organWhat blood-sugar swings do to energy, cravings, and moodHow stress, sleep, and thyroid tie it all togetherPractical steps to rebuild your metabolic resilience? Resources Mentioned:Dr. Alessia Roehnelt – EndoHealth MDFollow @endohealthdoc on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/endohealthdocHarvard Health – The Role of Estrogen in Weight Regulation https://www.health.harvard.edu/womens-health/why-women-gain-weight-at-midlifeNIH – Insulin Resistance and Midlife Metabolism https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6678504/Sleep Foundation – Hormones and Sleep Quality https://www.sleepfoundation.org/women-sleep/hormones-and-sleep
