Beyond Bellyfat | Understanding the Estrogen-Insulin Connection with Jesse Allen

17/09/2025 39 min
Beyond Bellyfat | Understanding the Estrogen-Insulin Connection with Jesse Allen

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Why does weight gain sneak up on women during perimenopause—even when your habits haven’t changed? In this episode of The Complete Woman, wellness expert Jesse Allen explains the powerful link between estrogen and insulin, and how these hormones shape metabolism, cravings, and energy. You’ll learn why your old routines may not be working anymore and the science-backed steps that do work for women in their 30s, 40s, and 50s. This conversation is both hopeful and practical, offering strength training, nutrition, and lifestyle strategies that support your body through hormonal transitions.  Tori Poulter | IG: @shala_hormonehealth FB: https://www.facebook.com/people/Shala-Hormone-Health/61564605156249/?_rdr Shop Shala: www.Shala.com  Chapters 00:00 Understanding Unexplained Weight Gain in Women 01:56 The Role of Insulin and Estrogen 09:07 Metabolic Processes and Weight Storage 19:05 Hormonal Changes and Insulin Resistance 25:27 Strategies for Managing Weight and Health 33:48 Eating Habits: Grazing vs. Intermittent Fasting 

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