If you’ve been told that the key to thriving in perimenopause or menopause is endless cardio, eating less, or fasting longer—you’ve been sold a myth. In this powerhouse episode of The Dr. Brighten Show, Dr. Stephanie Estima joins me to bust some of the biggest myths about fitness for menopause, including why traditional approaches often fail and what actually works to support your body, metabolism, and hormones at this stage of life. Whether your goal is to maintain muscle, reduce symptoms, or finally figure out why your workouts aren’t delivering results like they used to, this episode is your essential guide to exercise for menopause belly, metabolism, and strength. We’re cutting through the noise to bring you practical advice rooted in science, plus the compassionate, no-BS clarity you deserve. If you’ve ever wondered why the same workouts that worked in your 20s no longer cut it—or why strength training for menopause is about so much more than building muscle—this conversation delivers the tools you need to feel strong, energized, and hormonally balanced. This Episode is Brought to You By: Chorus: http://chorusforlife.com/drbrighten and receive 10 percent off your order or subscription Dr. Brighten Essentials: http://www.drbrightenessentials.com use code POD15 for 15% off Sunlighten Infrared Saunas: use the code drbrighten to save up to $1,400 on your sauna purchase. https://get.sunlighten.com/drbrighten If you found this helpful, please like, share, and subscribe—and don’t forget to leave a comment with your biggest takeaway from the episode! Your support helps this message reach more women who deserve evidence-based strategies for hormone health and fitness. Links Mentioned: - Perimenopausal Weight Lose Guide: https://drbrighten.com/plan/ - Related episodes: Perimenopause? How to Lose Weight https://drbrighten.com/podcasts/perimenopause-how-to-lose-weight/ Is HRT the Answer? https://drbrighten.com/podcasts/hrt-for-menopause/ What Is Perimenopause? https://drbrighten.com/podcasts/perimenopause-symptoms-solutions-explained/ Follow Stephanie Estima: 💻 Website: https://drstephanieestima.com/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.stephanie.estima/?hl=en 🟥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrStephanieEstima 🎙️Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-with-dr-stephanie/id1479074542 👩🏻‍⚕️Follow Dr. Jolene Brighten: 💻 Website: https://www.drbrighten.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjolenebrighten 🎥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjolenebrighten 🧵Threads: https://www.threads.net/@drjolenebrighten 🌟 Grab my free hormone friendly recipes here! https://drbrighten.com/hormonekit/ 🎧 Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dr-brighten-show/id1786362161 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5VWcYWJFzi3OnwidT25IXi?si=481df20ef0a6417 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrJoleneBrighten 👉 If you found this episode valuable, drop a comment below to tell us what you loved most, and share it with a friend! Let’s spread the knowledge. 💬✨ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices