High Performance Health

If you're in midlife and doing everything right but still battling fatigue, brain fog or bloating, this episode will change how you think about why.

I'm joined by Jessica Kane, cellular health expert and co-owner of Body Bio, to explore how cell membrane health drives energy, hormone signalling, and gut function, and what you can actually do to improve them.

This is a grounded, science-backed conversation for women who want to feel like themselves again.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

• Why perimenopausal women feel tired even when they’re doing everything right

• What causes brain fog in midlife women and how to improve focus and mental clarity

• Why bloating gets worse in perimenopause

• How gut health affects hormones, mood and energy in women over 40

• How poor cellular health can make perimenopause symptoms worse

• Why HRT works for some women but not others

• How stress and cortisol affect weight gain, cravings and resilience in midlife

• What butyrate does for bloating, blood sugar and gut health

• How healthy fats support hormones, skin, brain health and energy in midlife

TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Why Busy Women Over 40 Are Always Exhausted

09:21 Why You're So Bloated in Perimenopause and How Butyrate Fixes It

15:33 How Phosphatidylcholine Clears Brain Fog After 40

29:43 How to Actually Sleep Through the Night After 40

34:16 Are You Taking Too Much Fish Oil? What Women Over 40 Get Wrong

39:42 Can the Right Fats Flush Microplastics Out of Your Body?

45:45 Why Your Hormones Feel Off Even When Blood Tests Say You're Normal

56:12 The B Vitamin Mistake Most Women Make in Midlife

VALUABLE RESOURCES

• Take the BioSyncing Quiz to help you understand what’s actually happening in your body and how to fix it.

👉 https://biosyncing.scoreapp.com/

A BIG thank you to our partner who makes the show possible:• BodyBio - Support your cellular health from the inside out with BodyBio PC, a science-backed phosphatidylcholine supplement trusted by over 35,000 healthcare practitioners to support cell membrane integrity, brain function, energy production, and detoxification. Backed by three generations of research. 

👉Use code ANGELA20 for 20% off https://bodybio.co.uk/ANGELA20

ABOUT THE GUEST

Jessica Kane is the co-owner of BodyBio, a third-generation family business focused on cellular health, and is passionate about translating complex science into practical tools that help women improve energy, resilience and overall wellbeing.

Website: https://www.bodybio.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesskane/

Dr. William Li explores the fascinating science of brown fat, a specialised type of fat that acts like a cellular furnace to burn off harmful visceral fat. He reveals how a simple daily habit, like eating a single ripe tomato an hour before lunch, can trigger this fat-burning mode, potentially shrinking waistlines and reducing inflammation. 

From the historical discovery of brown fat in hibernating animals to modern breakthroughs in PET scan technology, Dr. Li explains how we can use elemental eating and cold exposure to optimise our metabolism and reclaim our health.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

Eating one ripe tomato a day, particularly an hour before lunch, has been shown to activate brown fat and can lead to a reduction in visceral fat and waist circumference.

Brown fat is packed with mitochondria that burn fuel to generate heat, especially when activated by certain foods or cold temperatures.

Tomatoes are rich in bioactives like lycopene and beta-cryptoxanthin, which are absorbed into the bloodstream and directly fire up brown fat cells.

Returning to a diet of whole, unprocessed foods allows the body to take full advantage of its natural metabolic hardware.

VALUABLE RESOURCES

• Take the BioSyncing Quiz to help you understand what’s actually happening in your body — and how to fix it.

👉 https://biosyncing.scoreapp.com/

A BIG thank you to our partner who makes the show possible:
• Timeline – Support your mitochondrial health and muscle strength with Mitopure®, the only clinically validated Urolithin A supplement backed by 15+ years of research. Use code ANGELA for 20% off 👉 https://www.timeline.com/promotions/exclusive-offer-for-angela-foster-s-community

Women’s gut is not just a digestive organ. In perimenopause, it is the control centre for your hormones, your mood, your weight, and your brain.

If you are bloated, exhausted, gaining weight around your middle, this episode explains what is actually happening in your gut during perimenopause and what you can do to fix it.

 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

• Why is my gut health getting worse in perimenopause?
• Why am I suddenly bloated all the time after 40?
• What causes food sensitivities in perimenopause?
• Does leaky gut cause weight gain in menopause?
• How does cortisol cause belly fat in women over 40?
• Does HRT improve gut health and the microbiome?
• The link between anxiety, mood swings, and gut health in perimenopause
• How fibre helps with oestrogen balance and bloating after 40
• What is TUDCA and should women in perimenopause take it?
• What causes fatigue and low energy in perimenopause?

 

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 The Link Between Gut Health & Perimenopause
12:27 Why Anxiety Gets Worse in Perimenopause
19:04 Why Women Lose Energy After 40 and How to Get It Back
29:00 The Real Reason Belly Fat Increases in Perimenopause
36:04 Fiber and the Estrobolome: The Key to Balancing Estrogen After 40
41:46 Sudden Food Sensitivities After 40? This Is What's Happening in Your Gut
50:16 What Causes Bloating in Perimenopausal Women
55:16 Does HRT Help Your Gut Microbiome in Menopause?
01:04:39 The Health Habits That Keep High Achieving Women Thriving After 40

VALUABLE RESOURCES

• Take the BioSyncing Quiz to help you understand what’s actually happening in your body — and how to fix it.

👉 https://biosyncing.scoreapp.com/

This episode is brought to you by Timeline.

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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.`

ABOUT THE GUEST

Cynthia Thurlow, NP is a nurse practitioner and metabolic health expert specialising in personalized nutrition and holistic healing for women, with a focus on bio-individuality and helping each woman find the approach that works for her unique physiology.

 

🌐 Website: https://www.cynthiathurlow.com/

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthia_thurlow_/
📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cynthiathurlow

Angela is joined by Sarah Berry to talk about the complex relationship between visceral fat and insulin resistance, particularly during the menopause transition. They discuss how these two factors influence each other in a cyclical manner, making it challenging to pinpoint a clear starting point for weight gain and metabolic issues. They highlight the various symptoms women experience during menopause, such as anxiety, mood swings, and poor sleep, which can hinder motivation for healthy eating and physical activity

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

There is a complex relationship between visceral fat and insulin resistance, where each can exacerbate the other, creating a circular process that complicates weight management during menopause.

Common symptoms during the menopause transition include anxiety, mood swings, depression, brain fog, and poor sleep, which can negatively impact motivation for healthy eating and physical activity.

The loss of oestrogen during menopause leads to changes in fat distribution, shifting fat storage from the hips to the abdomen, which is associated with increased visceral fat.

Postmenopausal women experience poorer metabolic responses to carbohydrates, leading to higher blood sugar levels and increased hunger, which can result in consuming more calories throughout the day.

It is important for women to show kindness to themselves and support each other through the menopause transition, as many experience similar challenges and changes in their bodies.

VALUABLE RESOURCES

• Take the BioSyncing Quiz to help you understand what’s actually happening in your body — and how to fix it.

👉 https://biosyncing.scoreapp.com/

A BIG thank you to our partner who makes the show possible:
• Timeline – Support your mitochondrial health and muscle strength with Mitopure®, the only clinically validated Urolithin A supplement backed by 15+ years of research. Use code ANGELA for 20% off 👉 https://www.timeline.com/promotions/exclusive-offer-for-angela-foster-s-community

Most women in perimenopause assume their energy crash is a sleep or a stress problem. Jen Scheinman, Head of Nutrition Affairs at Timeline, explains what the real reason is, and why estrogen loss makes it dramatically worse for women than men.

If you have been doing everything right and still feel like you are running on empty, this episode explains what is actually happening at the cellular level, and what women in midlife can do about it.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
• Why women's energy levels drop faster in perimenopause?
• When does mitochondrial decline start and how fast does it progress?
• What is Urolithin A and why can't you get enough from food?
• What is mitophagy and why does it matter for energy after 40?
• Does Urolithin A build new mitochondria or just clear out damaged ones?
• What is the right dose of Urolithin A and does timing matter?
• Can Urolithin A reduce fine lines and improve skin in perimenopause?
• What does the research say about Urolithin A and immune aging?
• Should you take Urolithin A as a supplement and use it topically?
• Can Urolithin A help with brain fog after 40?

VALUABLE RESOURCES

• Take the BioSyncing Quiz to help you understand what’s actually happening in your body — and how to fix it.

👉 https://biosyncing.scoreapp.com/

A BIG thank you to our partner who makes the show possible:
• Support your mitochondrial health: Timeline Mitopure delivers Urolithin A at the clinically studied dose to support cellular renewal and energy production, helping counter the natural decline in mitochondrial function that comes with age..* Get 20% off Mitopure when you visit ⁠http://timeline.com/ANGELA⁠ and use code ANGELA.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

ABOUT THE GUEST

Jen Scheinman, MS, RDN, CDN is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with over 25 years of experience in nutrition, wellness, and healthy aging. Jen is currently Director of Scientific Communications at Timeline, the Swiss longevity brand behind Mitopure, the first clinically studied Urolithin A supplement proven to trigger mitophagy and support mitochondrial renewal in humans.

🌐 Website: https://nextjenhealth.com/

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenscheinman_nutrition/