The Elise Tzurkov Podcast5 Dec 2025

Hormones Series Ep 4: Insulin & Cortisol

In this episode, we’re diving into how insulin and cortisol shape how you feel during perimenopause and menopause. I’ll break down what’s happening behind the scenes, why your body may feel different, and how these shifts in insulin and cortisol can influence your energy, mood, sleep, and overall well-being.

We’ll also talk about simple, realistic ways to support your body through this transition—especially when it comes to balancing stress, steadying your system, and building habits that help you feel more grounded and rested during perimenopause and menopause.

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Mentioned and Related Episodes:

Coffee & Perimenopause Apple Podcast : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffee-perimenopause/id1778056130?i=1000686218665

Coffee & Perimenopause Spotify: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/rDigVEn2NYb

Coffee & Perimenopause YouTube: https://youtu.be/9-aMSYQYBLQ

Is THIS Why You’re GAINING WEIGHT? Nervous System Dysregulation: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/is-this-why-youre-gaining-weight-nervous-system-dysregulation/id1778056130?i=1000729681777

Is THIS Why You’re GAINING WEIGHT? Nervous System Dysregulation: Spotify: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/YsTosPr2NYb

Is THIS Why You’re GAINING WEIGHT? Nervous System Dysregulation: YouTube: https://youtu.be/LY7Dnald8Gw

How To Stop Snacking In Perimenopause Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-stop-snacking-in-perimenopause/id1778056130?i=1000733132319

How To Stop Snacking In Perimenopause Spotify: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/QQVNEPk2NYb

How To Stop Snacking In Perimenopause YouTube: https://youtu.be/FUmlSgKqobY

Hormone Series Ep. 1 Progesterone Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hormone-series-ep-1-progesterone-what-you-need-to-know/id1778056130?i=1000732793908

Hormone Series Ep. 1 Progesterone Spotify: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/Tdtnhqt2NYb

Hormone Series Ep. 1 Progesterone YouTube: https://youtu.be/3qJ05N6yNmI

Hormone Series Ep. 2 Estrogen Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hormone-series-ep-2-estrogen/id1778056130?i=1000733849412

Hormone Series Ep. 2 Estrogen Spotify: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/5Mv3eQu2NYb

Hormone Series Ep. 2 Estrogen YouTube: https://youtu.be/UgEfi3dHtJI

Hormone. Series Ep. 3 Testosterone Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hormone-series-ep-3-testosterone/id1778056130?i=1000737228569

Hormone. Series Ep. 3 Testosterone Spotify: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/7JK2evC2NYb

Hormone. Series Ep. 3 Testosterone YouTube: https://youtu.be/LO91AWsMpgU

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