From Belly Fat to Brain Fog: The Top Peptides, & Hormones Helping Women in Menopause

What’s really driving the sudden belly fat, brain fog, and sleep chaos so many women hit in midlife? And why do the usual “eat less, move more” solutions stop working overnight? In this episode featuring Dr. Aleksandra Gajer, we dig into the hormones and peptides that may finally explain why your body feels like it’s changing without your permission.

Together, we unpack what’s happening beneath the surface (insulin resistance, inflammation, mitochondrial slowdown, hormonal roller coasters), and ask the questions women are never told to ask. What if your symptoms aren’t a lack of willpower but a lack of biochemical support? And what if the tools to help you already exist?

Which peptides actually matter for women in perimenopause and menopause? Which ones help with sleep, energy, weight, stress resilience, or recovery? And how do you know when it’s time to consider hormone therapy or advanced diagnostics? Get all the answers in this episode!

In this episode, we uncover:

-How shifting hormones trigger metabolic chaos long before menopause officially begins.
-Why peptides like BPC-157 and MOTS-C may support healing, energy, and resilience.
-How inflammation, gut health, and chemical exposures silently shape weight and symptoms.
-Why GLP-1 medications aren’t shortcuts, plus who actually benefits from them.
-How personalized labs and targeted therapies can prevent years of unnecessary suffering.


If you’re ready to understand your midlife body in a way no one has ever explained before, this episode is for you. Listen now to start feeling informed and empowered!


Subscribe now for content on hormonal imbalances, perimenopause, weight loss and more!

Take the episodes on the go for free! Subscribe to The Hormone Solution Podcast with Karen Martel on iTunes!

Karen Martel is a Certified Hormone Specialist, Transformational Nutrition Coach, and recognized authority in women’s weight loss. As the host of the acclaimed podcast “The Hormone Solution Podcast,” Karen delves into the complexities of female fat loss and hormone wellness, arming women with the knowledge to take control of their well-being. Specializing in guiding women through perimenopause and post-menopause, as well as expertise in bioidentical hormone therapy and holistic health, Karen empowers women to find balance and vitality. She’s an unwavering advocate for women’s wellness, helping them break free from hormonal weight loss resistance and unlock their full potential.

She is the founder of the OnTrack Mastering Peri & Post Menopause program for women. OnTrack helps women optimize their hormones and bust through weight loss resistance.

Get started with our FREE Hormone Quiz at https://karenmartel.com
Interested in peptide assisted weight loss therapy? Join our women's peptide program at https://coaching.karenmartel.com/lose...