What the GLP-1 Conversation Usually Leaves Out

What the GLP-1 Conversation Usually Leaves Out

Kathleen Pizzolatto
Published on: 26/08/2026

What GLP-1 medications actually do to muscle, hormones, and weight after you stop, and why perimenopause changes the equation.

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Why Your Body Has a New Floor Plan: The Truth About Midlife Fat Redistribution

Why Your Body Has a New Floor Plan: The Truth About Midlife Fat Redistribution

Kathleen Pizzolatto
Published on: 18/08/2026

Your midsection isn't changing because you're doing something wrong. Estrone, insulin, cortisol, and muscle loss are all working against the old rules.

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Why Sleep Changes Before Anything Else Does (And What Actually Helps)

Why Sleep Changes Before Anything Else Does (And What Actually Helps)

Kathleen Pizzolatto
Published on: 05/08/2026

Waking at 3am isn't random. Progesterone and cortisol shift sleep early in perimenopause, and a mechanism-based protocol can actually help.

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The Hormone Hiding in Your Shampoo Bottle: A Practical Guide to Xenoestrogens

The Hormone Hiding in Your Shampoo Bottle: A Practical Guide to Xenoestrogens

Kathleen Pizzolatto
Published on: 30/07/2026

Xenoestrogens hide in plastics, skincare, and receipts. Here's what actually matters, and what you can skip, to lower your everyday hormone exposure.

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