The Optimal Protein Podcast
Maria Emmerich: HRT, Peptides & Why Fat Loss Changes in Menopause
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25 May 2026 · 1h 18m
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Why does fat loss suddenly become harder in perimenopause and menopause — even when women are dieting and exercising? In this episode, Maria Emmerich joins Vanessa to unpack the hormonal and metabolic shifts driving changes in body composition after 40. The PSMF Library is officially live 🎉 👉 Check it out here + get 20% off with code VANESSA They discuss estrogen and insulin resistance, testosterone in women, sleep disruption, sarcopenia, menopause belly fat, HRT, protein intake, resistance trai