Episode 1:The Midlife Wake-Up Call: The Real Reason You Don’t Feel Like Yourself Anymore

Welcome to Episode 1 of the Cascade Vitality Podcast! If you're a woman in your 30s, 40s, 50s or 60s who’s feeling exhausted, bloated, inflamed, gaining weight, emotionally overloaded, or just not yourself anymore — this episode will change EVERYTHING. In this powerful kickoff to the series, functional medicine practitioner Kelly Fletcher, FNP breaks down: ✨ Why your body changes in midlife ✨ Why old health strategies stop working ✨ The real causes of fatigue, bloating, weight gain & mood swings ✨ How hormones, gut health, stress, and inflammation all connect ✨ The truth about your metabolism no one else is telling you ✨ The first steps to restoring energy, clarity, and confidence Women everywhere are finally understanding that: ❌ Your symptoms are NOT "just aging" ❌ You're not failing — you’re experiencing a metabolic shift ❌ You’re not broken — your body is communicating This episode offers hope, clarity, and a new roadmap to healing from the inside out. 🔍 IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 – Why midlife symptoms feel so overwhelming 02:30 – What actually changes in your metabolism 05:15 – The hormone shifts no one prepares women for 08:00 – Why stress hits harder after 40 11:40 – How the gut drives inflammation and mood 15:00 – The truth about perimenopause symptoms 19:20 – Your first steps to reclaim your health 💛 READY TO FEEL LIKE YOURSELF AGAIN? Book a personalized consultation at: 👉 CascadeVitalityCenter.com Follow for daily tips: 📸 Instagram: @cascadevitalitycenter 🎙️ Podcast: Cascade Vitality Podcast