You Haven't Changed, Your Hormones Have: The Metabolic Reset Every Woman Needs After 40

​Same diet. Same exercise. Completely different body. If this sounds familiar, you're not doing anything wrong; your metabolism has been quietly rewritten by your hormones.

​What we cover:

• ​Why estrogen loss slows metabolism, shifts fat to the abdomen, and reduces muscle mass, even with no change in calories

• ​The insulin resistance piece: why cells stop responding to insulin during perimenopause and what that means for energy, cravings, and weight

• ​The progesterone factor: without regular ovulation, you lose a hormone that actively burns calories in the luteal phase

• ​Visceral fat vs subcutaneous fat, why the belly weight of perimenopause carries different health risks

• ​The protocol: what to prioritize, protein, strength training, sleep, stress, and targeted clinical support

​The clinical perspective

​As estrogen declines, visceral fat can increase from ~5–8% to 10–15% of total body weight. This is not a willpower issue.
It is a hormonal and metabolic shift, and it requires a different, more targeted response.

​​Your Host: Dr. Tamara Radaković, MD
Tamara is a physician specializing in longevity and preventive medicine, and co-founder of YUEVA Longevity. With a background in internal medicine and a clinical focus on female hormonal health, she works with women to move beyond "normal" bloodwork and toward genuinely optimal health. Her approach combines advanced diagnostics, evidence-based medicine, and personalized protocols, built around each woman's unique biology.