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Episode #327:  Katie Hardie – The “Normal Labs” Trap: What Midlife Women Must Know to Get Better Testing

Episode #327: Katie Hardie – The “Normal Labs” Trap: What Midlife Women Must Know to Get Better Testing

If your labs look “normal” but you still feel off, you’re not imagining it. In this episode, Lynne and holistic nutritionist + FDN practitioner Katie Hardie unpack perimenopause symptoms, the difference between standard vs optimal lab ranges, inflammation support through food, nervous system-friendly stress tools, and what the DUTCH Plus test can reveal about hormone and cortisol patterns.

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Episode #326:  Tea & Truth Series – Why You Wake Up at 3 AM (and How to Stay Asleep)

Episode #326: Tea & Truth Series – Why You Wake Up at 3 AM (and How to Stay Asleep)

It’s 3 AM… again—and you’re exhausted, but wide awake with a racing mind. If you’ve been staring at the ceiling thinking, “Why can everyone else sleep but me?” please know: you’re not broken, and you’re not alone. In this episode, Lynne explains why 3 AM wake-ups are so common in midlife (often linked to cortisol shifts, blood sugar dips, hormone/temperature changes, and nervous system overload) and shares her simple Sleep Stack strategy—plus an “in-the-moment” protocol you can use tonight to stop the spiral and fall back asleep faster. 💜

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Episode #324:  Tea & Truth Series – How to Create a Midlife-Friendly Morning Routine

Episode #324: Tea & Truth Series – How to Create a Midlife-Friendly Morning Routine

Mornings in midlife can feel harder than they used to—more fatigue, more brain fog, more cravings, and less tolerance for rigid routines. In this Tea & Truth episode, Lynne shares a midlife-friendly morning routine framework that supports hormones, steadier energy, and a calmer nervous system—without pressure or perfection. You’ll learn the simple “Soften • Steady • Signal” approach plus a flexible Morning Menu you can personalize, so your mornings finally feel more supportive and actually stick.

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Episode #321:  Tea & Truth — Gut Health and Menopause: The Overlooked Connection

Episode #321: Tea & Truth — Gut Health and Menopause: The Overlooked Connection

In this Tea & Truth episode, Lynne explores the powerful connection between gut health and midlife wellbeing. You’ll learn how digestion, stress, hormones, and the nervous system are closely linked — and why supporting gut health can positively influence energy, mood, and overall balance in midlife. This episode offers gentle, practical insights to help you better understand what your gut may be asking for in this season of life.

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Episode #320:  Dr. Jamie Knopman –  Midlife Hormone Chaos? How To Advocate For Better Care

Episode #320: Dr. Jamie Knopman – Midlife Hormone Chaos? How To Advocate For Better Care

Midlife hormone changes can feel like total chaos — shifting sleep, mood, weight, energy, and cycles… and yet so many women are told, “Everything looks normal.” In this episode, Lynne Wadsworth sits down with Dr. Jaime Knopman to talk about what’s really happening in perimenopause and menopause, why hormone testing can be misleading, and how to track your symptoms so you’re not guessing in the dark. You’ll also learn practical ways to advocate for better care (including what to ask, what to write down, and why bringing a “plus one” to appointments can make a real difference) — so you can feel informed, confident, and supported in this season of life.

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Episode #319:  Stop Dieting In Midlife: Why Nourishment Works Better Than Punishment

Episode #319: Stop Dieting In Midlife: Why Nourishment Works Better Than Punishment

If you’ve spent years in a tug-of-war with your body — dieting, restricting, starting over every Monday — this Tea & Truth episode will feel like a deep exhale. In “Ditch the Diet: Nourish, Don’t Punish,” we explore why diets so often fail women in midlife, how they affect your hormones, stress, and self-worth, and what it looks like to finally shift into a kinder, more sustainable way of eating and living.
You’ll learn the foundations of gentle, hormone-friendly nutrition, how to support your midlife metabolism without extremes, and how to begin healing your relationship with food so you can feel more peaceful, energized, and at home in your body — right now, not “10 pounds from now.”

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Episode #317: Eating for Hormonal Balance: Key Foods for Midlife Wellness

Episode #317: Eating for Hormonal Balance: Key Foods for Midlife Wellness

In this Tea & Truth episode, we’re diving deep into how food impacts your hormones and overall well-being in midlife. If you’ve been struggling with low energy, inflammation, cravings, mood swings, bloating, or weight changes, this episode will help you understand what your body is asking for — and how to nourish it with confidence and compassion.
You’ll learn the exact foods that support estrogen, progesterone, cortisol, thyroid health, mood, sleep, metabolism, and gut function, plus simple, enjoyable habits that help you feel clearer, calmer, and more energized. This is your guide to eating for hormonal balance without dieting or deprivation — just loving your body with the nourishment it needs.

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