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In this episode of Menopause Unscripted, I’m talking about the hormone that almost no one warns women about – testosterone. Not oestrogen. Not progesterone. The third hormone that quietly disappears in menopause and takes your strength, fat loss, drive, confidence, and resilience with it.If strength training suddenly feels harder, fat loss feels impossible, your body feels softer no matter how “good” you’re being, and your motivation has flatlined, this episode will explain why. And no – it’s not because you’re lazy, broken, or doing something wrong.I break down one of the biggest myths women believe: that testosterone is a “male hormone” we don’t need to think about. The truth is, women have always produced testosterone, and when it declines quietly (often from our 30s), the effects show up everywhere – muscle loss, stubborn belly fat, slower recovery, low energy, low confidence, flat mood, and a feeling of not recognising yourself anymore.I share my personal experience with testosterone alongside oestrogen and progesterone – what it changed, what it didn’t, and why it isn’t a magic fix on its own. I also explain why hormones only work properly when the foundations are in place: nutrition, protein, strength training, sleep, hydration, stress reduction, and recovery. If those aren’t there, no hormone will save you.This episode is not about pushing hormones on anyone. It’s about education, choice, and empowerment. You cannot advocate for yourself if you don’t understand what’s happening in your body. Testosterone isn’t something to fear – but it is something to understand.I also dive into:Why dieting and more cardio backfire faster in menopauseWhy strength feels heavier even when you’re “doing everything right”Why muscle is your metabolic engine and the key to fat lossHow stress, poor sleep, under-eating, and nutrient deficiencies suppress testosteroneWhy menopause is not about shrinking yourself, but rebuilding strength – physically and mentallyIf you’re in your 40s, this episode is a wake-up call.If you’re in your 50s, this is your opportunity.If you’re tired of accepting “this is just ageing,” this conversation will change how you see your body forever.If strength feels harder, fat loss feels stuck, and motivation has disappeared, it’s not you – the rules have changed. And when you change your approach, everything else can change too.Press play.This may be the missing piece you didn’t know you were looking for.
In this episode of Menopause Unscripted, I’m talking about the hormone that almost no one warns women about – testosterone.
Not oestrogen. Not progesterone.
The third hormone that quietly disappears in menopause and takes your strength, fat loss, drive, confidence, and resilience with it.
If strength training suddenly feels harder, fat loss feels impossible, your body feels softer no matter how “good” you’re being, and your motivation has flatlined, this episode will explain why.
And no – it’s not because you’re lazy, broken, or doing something wrong.
I break down one of the biggest myths women believe: that testosterone is a “male hormone” we don’t need to think about.
The truth is, women have always produced testosterone, and when it declines quietly (often from our 30s), the effects show up everywhere – muscle loss, stubborn belly fat, slower recovery, low energy, low confidence, flat mood, and a feeling of not recognising yourself anymore.
I share my personal experience with testosterone alongside oestrogen and progesterone – what it changed, what it didn’t, and why it isn’t a magic fix on its own.
I also explain why hormones only work properly when the foundations are in place: nutrition, protein, strength training, sleep, hydration, stress reduction, and recovery.
If those aren’t there, no hormone will save you.
This episode is not about pushing hormones on anyone. It’s about education, choice, and empowerment.
You cannot advocate for yourself if you don’t understand what’s happening in your body.
Testosterone isn’t something to fear – but it is something to understand.
I also dive into:
Why dieting and more cardio backfire faster in menopause
Why strength feels heavier even when you’re “doing everything right”
Why muscle is your metabolic engine and the key to fat loss
How stress, poor sleep, under-eating, and nutrient deficiencies suppress testosterone
Why menopause is not about shrinking yourself, but rebuilding strength – physically and mentally
If you’re in your 40s, this episode is a wake-up call.If you’re in your 50s, this is your opportunity.If you’re tired of accepting “this is just ageing,” this conversation will change how you see your body forever.
If strength feels harder, fat loss feels stuck, and motivation has disappeared, it’s not you – the rules have changed.
And when you change your approach, everything else can change too.
Press play.
This may be the missing piece you didn’t know you were looking for.
Farah here.
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Welcome to the Menopause Unscripted Podcast.
I'm Farah Kariamburi, your Belly Blaster Menopause Coach and creator of the Meno-Fit Fat Loss Method, tailored for menopausal women.
As an expert in deep health, I aim to offer professional women simple, effective tips to boost body confidence and regain control during menopause.
Each episode is dedicated to fostering healthier habits, steering clear of temporary fixes like fad diets and pills, for enduring weight loss.
So, grab your cuppa or bring me along on your walk, as we journey towards sustainable results together.