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If your bloodwork has been called “normal,” but you’re still struggling with stubborn weight, fatigue, poor sleep, low energy, or other frustrating changes during menopause, your labs may not be telling the whole story.
In this episode of The Balanced Body Podcast, Monika is joined by Kristina Cole, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and creator of the Designer Aging app. Kristina helps women in their 50s and 60s navigate the transition into menopause through movement, lifestyle changes, and personalized lab testing.
Together, Monika and Kristina discuss why standard blood chemistry may miss the nuances needed to understand a woman’s hormones, why focusing on one hormone or body system can prevent lasting progress, and how stress, blood sugar, gut health, thyroid function, and sex hormones influence one another.
They also explore why movement becomes even more important during menopause—not only for weight management, but for protecting muscle mass, bone health, energy, mobility, and longevity.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why “normal” bloodwork doesn’t always mean your hormones are functioning optimally
- What personalized lab testing can reveal beyond standard testing
- Why hormones and body systems cannot be assessed in isolation
- How movement supports metabolism, muscle, bones, energy, and healthy aging
- How to begin exercising when you feel exhausted, achy, or out of practice
- Practical first steps for women who no longer feel like themselves
Connect with Kristina Cole:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinamcole
Website: https://www.kristinacole.com
Download the Designer Aging app on the Apple App Store or Google Play.
Connect with Monika:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monikaeeva
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