The Tamsen Show

Belly fat in perimenopause and menopause can feel impossible to lose, even when you’re eating well and exercising. So what actually works? In this special episode, Tamsen brings together the best advice from some of The Tamsen Show’s top experts on midlife weight gain, visceral fat, metabolism, hormones, insulin resistance, and GLP-1 medications.

From the best exercises for building muscle and losing fat to how much protein and fiber you really need, these experts break down what’s happening to your body in midlife and the changes that can actually make a difference.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

- Why belly fat increases during perimenopause and menopause

- The difference between belly fat and dangerous visceral fat

- The best exercises for changing your body composition

- How protein, fiber, sleep, stress, and insulin resistance affect weight

- Why eating less may actually be working against you

- What women should know about GLP-1 medications in midlife

Featuring:
Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen — Endocrinologist & Obesity Medicine Expert, author of Weightless

Dr. Shannon Ritchey, PT, DPT — Physical Therapist & Founder of Evlo Fitness

Dr. Amy Shah, MD — Nutrition Expert & bestselling author of Hormone Havoc

Dr. Alexandra Sowa, MD — Dual board-certified Internal & Obesity Medicine physician, author of The Ozempic Revolution

Everything you’ve been wondering about stubborn belly fat in midlife, all in one episode.

If you liked this conversation, check this out: Belly Fat 101: The 5 Simple Habits That Changed Everything

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Chrissy Metz is opening up to Tamsen Fadal about one of the biggest decisions she's ever made for her health.

After years of living with food noise, struggling with shame around her weight, and wondering why she couldn't "just get it together," the This Is Us star shares why she decided to start a GLP-1 medication, what changed after losing her father to obesity-related complications, and how quieting the constant mental battle with food has transformed her everyday life.

In this conversation, Tamsen and Chrissy also explore what it means to reinvent yourself in midlife.

They talk about life after This Is Us, stepping onto a Broadway stage, learning to protect your peace, finding confidence through change, and why your next chapter doesn't have to look anything like your last.

In this episode, you'll learn:

- What "food noise" really feels like and why so many women silently struggle with it

- Why Chrissy decided to start a GLP-1 medication after years of hesitation

- The unexpected changes she's experienced beyond weight loss

- How she found the confidence to reinvent herself after This Is Us

- Why it's never too late to start over or pursue a lifelong dream

Whether you're curious about GLP-1 medications, navigating your own health journey, or embracing a new season of life, Tamsen and Chrissy's conversation is an honest reminder that taking care of yourself isn't something to feel guilty about, it's something to be proud of.

If you liked this conversation, check this out: Jamie Lynn Sigler: How to Forgive Yourself and Rewrite Your Story

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Struggling with sleep anxiety, insomnia, or wondering if you’ll ever be able to follow the perfect sleep routine? This conversation is for you.

In this episode, Dr. Chris Winter, one of the country's most sought-after sleep neurologists and author of The Sleep Solution: Why Your Sleep Is Broken and How To Fix It, is joining Tamsen Fadal to talk about everything from sleep deprivation and sleep apnea to fragmented sleep, naps, sleep supplements and more. He’s outlining the most practical, actionable tips you can use tonight so that you can wake up tomorrow with more energy and less fatigue.

You’ll learn:

- If sleep trackers are worth your money

- What the science says about mouth taping, tart cherry juice, magnesium, and other health trends

- What your sleep says about your overall health

- How to incorporate naps without compromising sleep

- The science-backed supplements Dr. Chris Winter recommends

- The mindset shift to help you overcome sleep anxiety

- The single most important thing you can do for your sleep starting tonight

- Why retirement is one of the worst things that can happen to your sleep

- Sleep apnea risks that almost no one is talking to women about

If you feel like you’ve never been able to get your sleep “right”, you need to hear this one.

If you liked this conversation, check this out: The Sleep Doctor: The 4 Hormones Wrecking Your Sleep & What to Do About It

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Narcissistic relationships, narcissistic behavior, emotional manipulation and relationship red flags can be incredibly difficult to recognize, especially when you're the one living them. In this solo episode, Tamsen Fadal shares the relationship lessons she learned the hard way after years of interviewing leading psychologists and reflecting on her own experiences.

She breaks down the subtle signs of narcissistic behavior, why so many smart, successful women get caught in these patterns, how gaslighting and blame-shifting slowly erode your confidence, and the practical tools she now uses to recognize emotionally healthy relationships.

In this episode, you'll learn:

- The relationship red flags Tamsen wishes she'd recognized sooner

- Why narcissistic behavior is often so difficult to spot

- How emotional manipulation makes you question yourself

- The difference between genuine apologies and blame-shifting

- Practical ways to rebuild self-trust and set healthier boundaries

If you've ever wondered, How did I not see it? This episode will help you understand why and how to trust yourself again.

If you liked this conversation, check this out: What I Wish I Knew at 35: 7 Hard Truths That Changed My Life

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You may have never heard the term mother hunger, but you may know what it feels like.

It can show up as apologizing when you did nothing wrong, saying sorry to keep the peace, taking care of everyone else, choosing people who cannot fully show up, or feeling guilty for having needs.

In this episode, Tamsen sits down with therapist and bestselling author Kelly McDaniel to explore how the mother-daughter bond can shape the way we love, eat, grieve, and move through relationships.

Tamsen also shares her own experience of losing her mother at 20, becoming a caregiver while she was still a teenager, and realizing years later how that loss continued to shape her life.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

- What mother hunger is and how it can exist even when your mother was physically present.

- Why you may keep apologizing, overgiving, or choosing emotionally unavailable people.

- How grief, food, attachment, and relationship patterns can be connected.

- Why caring for an aging mother can bring up guilt, anger, and resentment.

- How to begin giving yourself the care, safety, and guidance you may have missed.

If you have ever wondered why you keep saying sorry, why you feel responsible for everyone, or why the same relationship patterns keep repeating, this conversation may help you understand what is underneath.

If you liked this conversation, check this out: What No One Tells You About Grief After Losing Your Mother

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