Mar 25 2025 45 mins 4
Struggling with fatigue, brain fog, hormone imbalance, or weight loss resistance? Ever feel like you’re doing all the right things—eating well, exercising, and taking supplements—yet you’re still exhausted? What if the missing piece wasn’t a new diet or workout but a simple shift in how you start and end your day?
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Melissa Sonners to talk about the powerful but often-overlooked connection between brain waves, nervous system regulation, and hormone balance—and how making small changes to your daily routine can have a huge impact on your energy, metabolism, gut health, and overall well-being.
Dr. Sonners shares her brain syncing method, a research-backed approach to rewiring your brain to support better digestion, stress resilience, and hormonal harmony—without adding another overwhelming task to your to-do list.
Key Takeaways
- The surprising link between perimenopause, stress, and gut health—and why your body might be holding onto weight despite your best efforts.
- Why waking up and checking your phone first thing in the morning could be wrecking your hormones, metabolism, and digestive health.
- The two-minute technique that can shift your energy levels, brain function, and mood—and why it works better than meditation for busy women.
- The power of brain waves: How understanding theta, alpha, beta, and delta states can help you optimize your focus, relaxation, and healing.
- The simple morning and nighttime routine that could completely transform your sleep, digestion, and stress levels.
If you’ve been stuck in low energy, gut issues, and brain fog, this episode will help you understand what’s happening in your body and how to start feeling like yourself again—with just a few minutes a day.
Hit play now and start feeling better today!
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This content is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare professional before starting any new diet or exercise program.
This podcast is for women in perimenopause and beyond who are struggling with fatigue, brain fog, bloating, weight loss resistance, and unpredictable hormones. If you’re dealing with exhaustion, low energy, digestive discomfort, or hormone imbalances, you’ll learn how to support your metabolism, balance hormones naturally, beat IBS and bloating, and finally break through stubborn weight gain. Discover science-backed strategies to optimize digestion, improve gut health, and manage perimenopause symptoms—without restrictive diets or endless supplements. Whether it’s addressing estrogen dominance, blood sugar balance, or adrenal fatigue, this podcast gives you the tools to take control of your health and feel vibrant again. If you are enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a review or share it with a friend.
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