Menopause Weight Gain: 17 Causes And A Smarter Way To Approach It - Andrea Donsky

Are you doing all the "right" things… eating well, exercising, maybe even taking supplements, but still gaining weight or not feeling like yourself?

We cover:

• Why midlife weight gain is can be due to 17 different reasons

• The surprising number of menopause symptoms most women are never warned about

• The 4 foundational supplements that can support your brain, bones, and metabolism

• How your mindset can literally impact your symptoms, and even your lifespan

• The simple nutrition shifts that can stabilize blood sugar, reduce cravings, and support muscle 

 

Known as the "Menopause Educator and Researcher" to her 350,000+ TikTok followers, Andrea Donsky is a nutritionist on a mission to change the conversation around perimenopause and menopause. Andrea is a 7X published menopause researcher and entrepreneur with 26 years of experience in health and wellness. She hosts the popular podcast "Menopause Reimagined," appears as a Menopause Expert on television across North America. Andrea is the founder of Morphus (wearemorphus.com), a platform that helps women Reimagine Menopause as a journey of empowerment. 

Her new book, Nourishing Menopause: Powerful Nutrition and Lifestyle Strategies to Feel Your Best, is published by Simon and Schuster and is available now for preorder. It will be released on May 5, 2026.

Book: Nourishing Menopause: Powerful Nutrition and Lifestyle Strategies to Feel Your Best https://amzn.to/49sIixM

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Past episode 100+ Symptoms of Menopause

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