Hot Flashes and Belly Fat? Outsmart Menopause Naturally | Dr. Brooke Bussard

Struggling with hot flashes, sleep problems, or unexplained weight gain after 40? You're not alone — and you're not powerless. Dr. Brooke Bussard, author of Outsmarting Menopause, joins Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room to share what really works for women navigating perimenopause and menopause. As a doctor, personal trainer, and woman who's been through it herself, she breaks down what happens to your hormones, your metabolism, and your body — and how to take back control. Learn how to reduce cortisol, build strength, balance your energy, and sleep better — all with food and exercise strategies designed for women in this stage of life. Topics Covered: - How to reduce hot flashes naturally - Why traditional workouts can backfire during menopause - How to build strength and prevent osteoporosis after 50 - What to eat for hormone balance and weight loss - How cortisol, estrogen, and belly fat are connected - Sleep, mood, cravings, and the role of food 📘 Grab her book Outsmarting Menopause + companion fitness journal — — SHOW LINKS — — Outsmarting Menopause Order book: https://amzn.to/4cChT1G Order journal: https://drbrookebussard.com/journal — — — Dr. Brooke Bussard Website: https://drbrookebussard.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbrookebussard YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@brookebussard — — BECOME AN EXAM ROOM VIP — — Sign up: https://www.pcrm.org/examroomvip — — THIS IS US — — The Exam Room Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theexamroompodcast — — — Chuck Carroll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chuckcarrollwlc X: https://www.twitter.com/ChuckCarrollWLC — — — Physicians Committee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physicianscommittee Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PCRM.org X: https://www.twitter.com/pcrm YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PCRM Jobs: https://www.pcrm.org/careers — — SUBSCRIBE & SHARE — — 5-Star Success: Share Your Story Apple: https://apple.co/2JXBkpy ​​ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2pMLoY3 Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!