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273. Happy Hormones, Healthy Metabolism: What I'm Doing Right Now in Perimenopause & Menopause
What if this next season of life could be your most vibrant, energized, and joy-filled yet?
I’m sharing exactly what I’m doing in this season of late perimenopause/early menopause to support my body, my mind, and my spirit—and answering some of your most-asked questions along the way.
We’re talking about everything from hormone therapy to supplements, sleep, muscle building, emotional resilience, and how to reframe aging as the most magical chapter of your life. (Yes, really!)
If you’re navigating changes in your body, feeling unsure about what’s “normal,” or just want to feel vibrant and strong again, this episode is for you.
In this episode, we cover:
✨ Why your mindset is just as important as your supplements
✨ What I’ve learned (and changed) about bioidentical hormones
✨ My current routine—including progesterone, testosterone, and more
✨ The surprising way mindset can actually make you look younger
✨ My go-to supplements: DHEA, pregnenolone, magnesium, D3, omega-3s, probiotics, and more
✨ Why building muscle is one of the most powerful things you can do in midlife
✨ Practical tips for sleep, sex drive, and staying emotionally regulated
✨ Your listener Qs answered—from oils to workouts to when to start estrogen!
💬 Friend, your body is so wise. And with a few simple shifts—mentally, emotionally, and physically—you can absolutely thrive in this season of life. Let’s make it our most joyful yet.
👉 Plus! Doors are now open to Life Mentoring School and we’ve got a special Midlife Glow Up bonus happening this week only. We start tomorrow, so come join us before the price goes up on April 4th! You’ll get access to my 3-part bonus series on physical wellness, skincare, and makeup—plus so much more.
🔗 Resources & Links: 📌 Join Life Mentoring School → ediewadsworthcoaching.com/enroll
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📌 Follow on Instagram → @houseofjoypodcast + @ediewadsworth
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272. From Burnout to Breakthrough: Angela Jowers’ Story of Choosing Joy, Power & Possibility
If you’ve ever felt stuck, heavy, or like your life is all “have to” and no “get to,” this episode will breathe fresh hope and possibility into your soul.
Today's episode is so special! I’m joined by my dear friend and powerhouse team member, Angela Jowers, whose story will move and inspire you. Angela’s journey from emotional, physical, and financial burnout to living a life filled with purpose, joy, and radical transformation is nothing short of miraculous — and so relatable for any woman who's ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or like she’s lost herself along the way.
In this heart-opening conversation, we talk about:
What Angela’s life looked like before she discovered thought work (spoiler: it was hard, heavy, and full of “have to’s”).
The moment she discovered the creation cycle and how it helped her reclaim her agency and renew her mind.
The difference between just thinking positive and doing real inner work that changes everything.
What emotional resilience really looks like, and how she learned to feel joy again.
How mindset and emotional tools helped her heal relationships, shift her identity, and start living her dream life.
Why is she now saying yes to things she never thought were possible — including launching a podcast with her daughter!
👉 Don’t miss Angela’s brand-new podcast with her daughter Phoebe: If It’s Not One Thing, It’s Your Mother.
Listen here! https://pod.link/1799601234
Also! Doors to Life Mentoring School are now open through April 4th. If you’ve been on the fence, this is your time! Join us before the price increases and get locked into the current rate.
Learn more at ediewadsworthcoaching.com/enroll
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271. Happy Hormones, Healthy Metabolism: Quick RunDown of the Hormones of Perimenopause & How to Optimize Them
If you’ve been feeling tired, foggy, moody, or just not quite yourself—this episode is for you.
We’re breaking down the key hormones that affect our energy, mood, sleep, metabolism (and yep, even our waistline), especially during perimenopause and menopause. I know how confusing all of this can be—I’ve lived it myself! But I want to help make it feel doable, encouraging, and filled with hope.
And I’m going to surprise you with the first hormone we need to get in balance... it’s not estrogen or progesterone—it’s insulin. Yep. Let’s talk about why that matters so much and how you can finally start feeling like you again.
In this episode, we’ll talk about:
✨ Why insulin is the hormone you have to address first (and how it throws everything else off)
✨ What cortisol (your stress hormone) has to do with your sex hormones
✨ Why progesterone is your calming, sleep-supporting bestie
✨ How to know if you’re dealing with estrogen dominance
✨ What to ask your doctor to test for—so you can actually see what’s going on
✨ The truth about thyroid, testosterone, DHEA, and pregnenolone
✨ What I’m personally doing right now to support my hormones (lifestyle and supplements)
Links & Resources:
🎯 Join us for The Confidence Code Workshop (starts March 26!) → ediewadsworthcoaching.com/code
📸 Come say hi on Instagram → @houseofjoypodcast | @ediewadsworth
✨ Want deeper support? Join Life Mentoring School
💬 Don’t forget to send me your questions for next week’s Q&A episode—I’ll be sharing exactly what I’m taking and answering your most-asked hormone questions.
If you’ve been feeling tired, foggy, moody, or just not quite yourself—this episode is for you.
We’re breaking down the key hormones that affect our energy, mood, sleep, metabolism (and yep, even our waistline), especially during perimenopause and menopause. I know how confusing all of this can be—I’ve lived it myself! But I want to help make it feel doable, encouraging, and filled with hope.
And I’m going to surprise you with the first hormone we need to get in balance... it’s not estrogen or progesterone—it’s insulin. Yep. Let’s talk about why that matters so much and how you can finally start feeling like you again.
In this episode, we’ll talk about:
✨ Why insulin is the hormone you have to address first (and how it throws everything else off)
✨ What cortisol (your stress hormone) has to do with your sex hormones
✨ Why progesterone is your calming, sleep-supporting bestie
✨ How to know if you’re dealing with estrogen dominance
✨ What to ask your doctor to test for—so you can actually see what’s going on
✨ The truth about thyroid, testosterone, DHEA, and pregnenolone
✨ What I’m personally doing right now to support my hormones (lifestyle and supplements)
Links & Resources:
🎯 Join us for The Confidence Code Workshop (starts March 26!) → ediewadsworthcoaching.com/code
📸 Come say hi on Instagram → @houseofjoypodcast | @ediewadsworth
✨ Want deeper support? Join Life Mentoring School
💬 Don’t forget to send me your questions for next week’s Q&A episode—I’ll be sharing exactly what I’m taking and answering your most-asked hormone questions.
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270. 5 Lies Holding You Back & How to Break Free – The Mindset Shift You Need Now!
Today’s episode is a powerful one because we’re diving deep into the lies we tell ourselves—the sneaky, self-sabotaging thoughts that keep us stuck, playing small, and doubting our potential. But here’s the good news: you don’t have to believe them.
In this episode, we’re uncovering 5 common lies that are holding you back and giving you practical, faith-filled ways to rewrite the narrative. If you’ve ever felt like:
❌ Your best days are behind you
❌ You’re too tired, out of shape, or behind to start something new
❌ You’re lost and don’t know your purpose
❌ You have nothing valuable to say or offer
❌ There’s just not enough—time, money, resources, or YOU
…then this episode is for you!
We’re tackling each of these head-on, helping you take your thoughts captive (just like the Bible says!) and giving you powerful mindset shifts that will help you step into more joy, purpose, and abundance.
Because, friend, your thoughts create your reality. What you focus on expands. And today, we’re choosing to believe the truth: you are right where you need to be, fully equipped, and more than enough.
💡 Want to go deeper? Join us for The Confidence Code Workshop happening March 26-28! We’ll be diving into identity, emotional power, and purpose so you can step fully into the life God has for you. Register here: ediewadsworthcoaching.com/code
Let’s connect!
📸 Tag us on Instagram with your biggest takeaway! → @houseofjoypodcast | @ediewadsworth
💬 Leave a review if this episode spoke to you—it helps us spread more light and joy!
✨ Here’s to living with purpose, joy, and an abundance mindset! ✨
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269. Happy Hormones, Healthy Metabolism: My Hormone Journey Through Perimenopause and What You Need to Know!
Feeling off, exhausted, or just not like yourself? Your hormones might be to blame!
In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into one of the most requested topics—perimenopause and menopause. I’m sharing my unfiltered personal journey, the challenges I’ve faced, and the exact steps I’m taking to balance my hormones. From lifestyle shifts to supplements and now bio-identical hormones, this conversation is all about helping you feel your best through this wild ride.
Grab your coffee (maybe reheat it a few times like I did!) and join me as we chat about:
✔️ The symptoms I’ve been experiencing and why I finally decided to get blood work
✔️ The power of mindset in managing hormonal shifts
✔️ What my lab results revealed and why my functional doctor was shocked
✔️ Why I resisted hormone therapy for so long—and why I’m finally making the switch
✔️ The bio-identical hormones I’m starting and how they differ from synthetic options
✔️ The connection between stress, adrenal fatigue, and hormone health
✔️ My top tips for navigating perimenopause and menopause with confidence
This is just the beginning of a two or three-part series where I’ll break down everything you need to know, including an upcoming deep dive into specific hormones and how they work together.
🔹 Resources & Links Mentioned:
Dr. Jana Bunsic previous House of Joy episode – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/house-of-joy-christian-life-coaching-positive/id1472947590?i=1000661870818
My go-to hormone-balancing oils – https://www.youngliving.com/us/en/myaccount/wishlist?listId=64d3c4698ce181000a5c157a&enrollerId=1443424&sponsorId=1443424&userName=Edie
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Join The Confidence Code workshop! Learn how to shift your mindset and manage emotions powerfully: www.ediewadsworthcoaching.com/code
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Welcome to House of JOY, the Go-to podcast for personal growth tips for christian women over 40 (& their daughters), who want to live with a positive mindset, thriving relationships, & healthier habits. Are you tired of feeling stuck in the same old cycles & routines with your relationships, your habits, & your negative thought patterns? Do you just want to feel better? Do you desperately desire to finish each day with that deep sense of purpose and fulfillment, but you find yourself disappointed in how you spent your time? I’m so excited you’re here! Learn how to let go of what’s keeping you stuck and create a life you’re obsessed with. It’s way easier than you think to create a resilience mindset, nourishing habits, & thriving relationships, so that you can unleash your amazing gifts on the world. Let us help you live as your true self & create your best days, no matter what stage of life you’re in. Hello, dear one! I am Dr. Edie Wadsworth, your favorite Christian life coach! I help women who want to build mental and emotional resilience and rewrite their stories so they can live with more joy, freedom, and purpose! I am a speaker, physician, life coach, best-selling author, and creator of LIFE MENTORING SCHOOL where I help thousands of women rewrite their stories and live with more passion and intention. This show features solo episodes with myself (Dr. Edie) on how to make true change in your life and heart to heart conversations with my daughter Emme as we dare to make JOY and connection our goal.. We chat about all the ways we’re growing (and sometimes struggling) in life, health, home, relationships, habits, style, and so much more. You'll also find inspiring interviews with some of our favorite people who are doing the same.
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