Episode 91

Published February 4, 2025

In this episode, Jaclyn Smeaton, ND, and Pippa Campbell, ND, delve into the complexities of perimenopausal weight gain, exploring the hormonal changes that occur during this phase and their impact on women's health. Pippa shares her insights on the role of estrogen, the importance of gallbladder health, and the nuances of nutrition, particularly through the lens of nutrigenomics.  

This conversation also covers: 

• The need for personalized approaches to diet and health, moving beyond simplistic models of weight loss 
• The power of cycle mapping  
• Assessing hormonal balance with the DUTCH Test 
• The significance of stress management and nutrition in overall health  
• Societal pressures surrounding weight gain and the importance of advocating for a more personalized approach to women's health 

Key Moments

00:00 Introduction to Pippa Campbell and Her Work 

05:48 Hormonal Changes During Perimenopause 

10:59 Gallbladder Health and Its Impact on Weight 

19:56 Nutrigenomics: Personalizing Nutrition for Hormonal Health 

25:48 Understanding Client Needs Beyond Lab Results 

33:16 Personal Experiences with Perimenopause and Testing 

39:31 Addressing Weight Gain and Mental Health in Women 

Transcript

About our speaker

As a Functional Nutrition and Weight Loss Practitioner and Nutrigenomics Specialist, Pippa Campbell has invested thousands of hours in deepening her knowledge and strengthening her skills so that she can help more people get to the root cause of their health and weight issues so they too can live a full, vibrant life and begin to enjoy eating again. Many clients go to Pippa with hormonal imbalances, unexplained fatigue, weight gain, gut issues, inflammation and autoimmune conditions.

Show Notes

Learn more about Pippa Campbell and follow her on Instagram @pippacampbell_health.

Check out Pippa’s books, Eat Right, Lose Weight and Eat Right, Balance Hormones, as well as the Force of Nature beef/bison blend discussed in this episode.

Learn more about the study on chronic hyperglycemia and kidney stones Dr. Smeaton mentioned.

Become a DUTCH Provider to learn more about how comprehensive hormone testing can profoundly change the lives of your patients experiencing perimenopause and menopause.

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