Perimenopause and menopause don’t mean your body is “failing”—they’re often your body asking for a new kind of support.

In this episode, I’m joined by two trusted South Florida wellness leaders: Rebecca Kastin (functional nutrition + mind-body eating coach) and Heather Marcus Berg (yoga + meditation + Buteyko breathwork instructor). Together, we unpack what’s really happening in midlife—and the small, practical shifts that help women feel balanced again.

We talk about:

• Why “meno belly,” hot flashes, brain fog, and sleep disruption are often connected
• The #1 mistake women make with food in midlife (and what to do instead)
• How meal sequencing can help stabilize blood sugar and support hormones
• Why progesterone/estrogen shifts can change breathing patterns—and how that impacts anxiety and sleep
• Buteyko breathwork basics: nasal breathing, nervous system regulation, and micro-practices you can actually stick with
• Why healing isn’t all-or-nothing: small daily shifts create real change

If you’ve been told everything is “normal” but you don’t feel normal—this conversation will help you feel seen, supported, and empowered with a clear next step.

Resources

• Rebecca Casten: https://rebeccakastincoaching.com/
• Heather Berg: https://soulgardenyoga.com/ | @soulgardenyoga.wellness
• Learn more about The Inflammation Code: https://theinflammationcode.com
• Take The Dosha Quiz: https://shivanigupta.com
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