If your body feels different after menopause, even though you’re eating well and moving more, you are not broken. In this episode, Dr Lucy and Dr Mary explore why midlife metabolic health can change, why weight may settle around the middle, and what you can do to work with your body rather than fight against it. 

They unpack the difference between subcutaneous fat and visceral fat, and explain how changing oestrogen, insulin, cortisol, sleep, stress, and muscle mass can influence metabolic health after menopause. You’ll also hear why the aim isn’t to chase a particular body shape or fear ageing, but to build the foundations that support health, strength, energy, and independence through your later years. 

Dr Lucy and Dr Mary share their six S’s for a healthier metabolic future: sustenance, sleep, stress management, strength and movement, sunlight, and social connection. Whether you’re preparing for menopause, in the thick of it, or post-menopausal, this is a reassuring, practical conversation to help you focus on the levers that may make a meaningful difference, one small step at a time. 

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