Episode 5: Postpartum Weight Loss, Perimenopause, & Building Strength for Women’s Health

Over the past 14 months, Brigid Titgemeier has been navigating one of the most challenging yet transformative health journeys of her life: losing 50 pounds after two pregnancies back-to-back — without counting calories. In this raw and honest episode of The BeingBrigid Show, she takes you behind the scenes of her postpartum weight loss experience, sharing the highs, lows, and the powerful lessons she’s learned about women’s health, body composition, hormone health, and the role of nutrition in recovery. After gaining 40 pounds during each pregnancy and facing the physical toll of only having a three-month gap between pregnancies, Brigid opens up about the slower-than-expected progress, the pressure to “bounce back,” and why she’s committed to a long-term, sustainable approach. She dives into how building muscle, protecting bone health, and supporting hormonal balance during postpartum sets the stage for healthier aging and an easier transition into perimenopause and menopause. This episode goes beyond the number on the scale — it’s a real-life example of using functional medicine principles, women’s nutrition strategies, and mindset shifts to create lasting health changes that work in real life. What You’ll Learn: Why quick weight loss after pregnancy isn’t always the healthiest goal. The connection between postpartum recovery, hormone health, and long-term wellness. How functional medicine nutrition supports metabolism and prevents yo-yo dieting. The role of muscle mass and bone density in women’s health after 30. Why patience, consistency, and self-compassion are essential in any transformation. The value of a personal “health audit” to find small changes that create big results. Timestamps: [00:02] – Why this postpartum journey has been harder than expected [03:04] – The “weight loss illusion” and how diet culture misleads women [07:38] – Breaking the myth of the quick postpartum bounce-back [09:52] – Preparing for perimenopause/menopause with strong nutrition foundations [14:14] – Modeling healthy habits for kids without diet obsession [16:30] – Letting go of overnight success pressure [20:09] – Adapting priorities during life transitions [24:21] – How a “health audit” can reveal hidden opportunities for improvement [33:07] – Dialing in exercise, portions, and gut health for better results [38:32] – The mindset shift that changes everything Resources & Links: Join Our Next Blood Sugar Reset for FREE — Leave a review on Apple or Spotify, screenshot it, and upload it here: beingbrigid.com/review Watch the full episode on YouTube here: Connect with Brigid: Website | Instagram