Could your daily supplements be secretly making you gain weight? In this eye-opening episode, we’re breaking down the top 4 supplements that may be working against your metabolism, especially for women over 40 navigating perimenopause, belly fat, and stubborn weight gain.

You’ll learn: ✅ Why rancid fish oil can increase inflammation and trigger fat storage ✅ How too much zinc disrupts your mineral balance and raises your risk for weight gain ✅ The hidden dangers of iron overload, anemia myths, and the critical role of copper and vitamin A in weight loss and energy ✅ Why synthetic B vitamins in cheap multivitamins can fuel cortisol, cravings, and belly fat

If you’ve been taking supplements hoping to boost energy, balance hormones, or burn stubborn fat — but feel like nothing’s working — this episode is for you.

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In health, Lara Frendjian, RHN

are you fed up with that stubborn belly fat that refuses to budge no matter how “clean” you eat or how hard you work out? You are not alone. This is the #1 complaint I hear from women over 40, and I was right there with you.

In this episode, I’m breaking down why belly fat is so hard to lose after 40 — and the four sneaky mistakes you might be making right now that are sabotaging your progress without you even realizing it. Spoiler alert: it’s not just about calories or crunches. It’s about your hormones, metabolism, and the habits that unknowingly keep your body in fat-storage mode.

What you’ll learn in this episode: ✅ Why belly fat gets worse in perimenopause and menopause ✅ How insulin resistance and high cortisol make midsection weight gain inevitable (unless you fix them) ✅ The worst things you can do for belly fat over 40 (that you might be doing right now) ✅ Simple, doable swaps to finally start seeing results

If you’re tired of guessing, dieting, and spinning your wheels — this episode is your permission slip to ditch what’s not working and finally address what’s going on underneath.

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In health, Lara Frendjian, RHN

If you’ve been feeling anxious, wired, exhausted, and like your body is working against you after 40 — this episode is for you.

In Part 2 of my conversation with Shan Wright, a registered nurse and burnout recovery coach, we’re breaking down exactly what you can do to get out of burnout, calm your anxious mind, balance your mood, and start feeling like yourself again.

We’ll talk about the signs of burnout most women over 40 miss, how it’s connected to weight gain, sleep issues, hormone imbalances, and why you might be mistaking burnout symptoms for ADHD.

Shan shares simple, practical tools you can start using today to stop the cycle of anxiety, irritability, brain fog, and energy crashes — so you can reclaim your energy, improve your sleep, and finally feel calm, focused, and in control again.

If you’ve been googling “Why am I so tired after 40?” or “How to stop feeling anxious all the time” — don’t miss this one.

Take Shan's quiz: https://www.theshanwright.com/quiz

Listen to Shan's podcast: Holistic Mom's

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In health, Lara Frendjian, RHN

Feeling anxious, irritable, and noticing stubborn weight gain after 40? You’re not alone — and it might not be “just stress” or hormones. In this episode, I’m joined by Registered Nurse and burnout recovery expert Shan Wright to unpack the sneaky signs of burnout most women miss.

Shan opens up about her own burnout journey, the mistakes she made while chasing quick fixes for anxiety and exhaustion, and how it impacted her weight, mood, and focus. If you’ve been wondering whether it’s burnout, perimenopause, or even ADHD — you need to hear this conversation.

We’ll cover: 👉 How to recognize burnout beyond feeling ‘tired’ 👉 The connection between anxiety, irritability, and midlife weight gain 👉 Practical tools to start identifying burnout in your own life

Stay tuned for Part 2, where we’ll dive into simple, practical steps you can take to finally get out of burnout and calm your anxiety from the root.

Take Shan's quiz: https://www.theshanwright.com/quiz

Listen to Shan's podcast: Holistic Mom's

Ready to take the next step? Here’s how you can plug in:

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Would love to see you there!

In health, Lara Frendjian, RHN

If you’ve ever thought “If I could just lose weight, I’d feel better” — this episode is for you. In today’s conversation, we’re unpacking the big mistake women over 40 keep making when it comes to weight loss, metabolism, and long-term health.

Weight loss and health are not the same thing. You can shed pounds and still struggle with fatigue, bloating, belly fat, hormone imbalances, and low energy. I’m breaking down a real client story of how extreme dieting and fasting led to temporary weight loss — but left her dealing with constipation, anemia, hot flashes, and blood pressure issues.

We’ll dive into: 👉 Why weight loss alone won’t fix your metabolism 👉 How restrictive diets can trigger fatigue, perimenopause symptoms, and nutrient deficiencies 👉 The key markers you should track daily to support your energy, digestion, hormones, and mood 👉 A simple tool I use with clients to reconnect with their bodies and build a sustainable, healthy lifestyle after 40

Whether you’re in perimenopause, menopause, or just trying to lose stubborn belly fat and boost energy naturally, this episode will give you the truth about what your body really needs — and how to finally break the cycle of yo-yo dieting for good.

Ready to take the next step? Here’s how you can plug in:

✨ Step 1: Join my FREE community of like-minded women: nutritionherway.com/community

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🔥 Step 3: Learn more about my signature program, Metabolic Mastery For Women Over 40: nutritionherway.com/mm

Would love to see you there!

In health, Lara Frendjian, RHN

If your closet feels like it’s working against you these days, you are not alone. One of the biggest struggles women face in perimenopause and menopause is watching their body — and waistline — change, and feeling like nothing in their wardrobe fits or flatters the same way it used to.

In this episode, I’m joined by Heather Riggs, host of the Her Style Podcast, image consultant, and certified color specialist. We’re talking about how hormonal changes, weight gain after 40, and shifting body shapes can affect your personal style and confidence — and what you can actually do about it.

We cover: ✨ How to feel confident in your clothes again after 40 ✨ Simple, doable tips for rediscovering your personal style in midlife ✨ Why knowing your best colors makes a big difference for perimenopausal and menopausal women ✨ How to start a capsule wardrobe (even if you’re super busy) ✨ Style advice for weight fluctuations, belly fat, and midlife body changes ✨ Confidence-boosting hacks for date night, brunch, or just your everyday leggings look

If you’ve been craving a little wardrobe refresh or just want to feel more like you again in this season of life, this conversation is going to leave you inspired.

👉 Grab Heather’s free style quiz and connect with her here: https://herstylellc.com/quiz

Ready to take the next step? Here’s how you can plug in:

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Would love to see you there!

In health, Lara Frendjian, RHN

Are you over 40 and feeling stuck with weight gain, low energy, mood swings, or stubborn belly fat? In this episode, I’m sharing the one non-negotiable habit that completely changed my health, balanced my hormones, and helped me finally feel like myself again after 40.

We’ll talk about why having one simple, grounding daily habit is essential for weight loss, hormone health, reducing stress, and boosting energy — especially in perimenopause and menopause. I’ll also share a powerful story about one of my clients who discovered her own non-negotiable and how it transformed her relationship with food, cravings, and emotional eating.

If you’re struggling with fatigue, bloating, belly fat, perimenopause symptoms, or weight loss resistance — this episode will help you identify the one thing that anchors your health and makes everything else easier.

Hit play to learn:

• The exact daily habit I won’t skip for weight loss and hormone balance
• How your morning routine affects your metabolism, cravings, and stress levels
• Why finding your personal non-negotiable is critical after 40
• A client story you’ll relate to if you struggle with emotional eating or staying consistent

Ready to take the next step? Here’s how you can plug in:

✨ Step 1: Join my FREE community of like-minded women: nutritionherway.com/community

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Would love to see you there!

In health, Lara Frendjian, RHN

Is your weight gain after 40 really just about hormones — or are you eating too much? 🤔 In this episode, we’re breaking down one of the biggest myths about midlife weight gain and uncovering the truth about what’s actually happening inside your body during perimenopause and menopause.

You’ll learn how hormonal changes like declining estrogen and rising cortisol levels affect your metabolism, increase belly fat, trigger cravings, and mess with your energy, sleep, and mood. But that’s only half the story. The other half? The sneaky eating habits and lifestyle patterns that creep in during this season of life and make those hormone-driven symptoms even worse.

If you’ve been struggling with belly fat, menopause weight gain, fatigue, cravings, emotional eating, or weight loss resistance after 40, this episode is for you. I’ll share the exact midlife weight loss strategies I teach inside my Metabolic Mastery for Women Over 40 program — including simple, research-backed tips you can start using this week to balance hormones, boost metabolism, and finally feel like yourself again.

✨ Topics we cover in this episode:

• The real reason women gain weight in perimenopause and menopause

• How hormonal shifts affect metabolism, hunger, cravings, and fat storage

• Common eating habits that sneak in and sabotage midlife weight loss

• How to balance your hormones naturally without dieting

• The best foods and habits to boost metabolism after 40

• Why focusing on mindset, stress, and sleep is just as important as what you eat

• Simple, doable lifestyle changes to reduce belly fat and increase energy

🎙️ Whether you're dealing with stubborn weight gain, bloating, low energy, or unpredictable cravings, you’ll walk away from this episode feeling empowered and ready to take back control of your health.

Ready to take the next step? Here’s how you can plug in:

✨ Step 1: Join my FREE community of like-minded women: nutritionherway.com/community

🌸 Step 2: Nourish your health & faith inside Wellness In His Light — register HERE!

🔥 Step 3: Learn more about my signature program, Metabolic Mastery For Women Over 40: nutritionherway.com/mm

Would love to see you there!

In health, Lara Frendjian, RHN