How to Support Your Body Through Menopause with Dr. Wendy Ellis, ND (ep – 85)

Menopause and perimenopause affect half the population, yet so many women still feel unprepared for the physical, emotional, and hormonal changes that come with this stage of life. 

In this episode, Dr. Ginger Hultin sits down with Dr. Wendy Ellis, a naturopathic physician and educator specializing in women’s health, to unpack what is really happening in the body during midlife. Together, they explore the hormonal shifts behind menopause and perimenopause symptoms, how thyroid dysfunction can sometimes overlap with or mimic those changes, and how nutrition can offer meaningful support during this transition. Dr. Ellis also shares practical insight on metabolism, strength training, fitness, and bone health, the all essential but often overlooked pieces of menopause care.

So if you want to better support yourself or the women you know during midlife, this episode is a thoughtful place to start. 

In this episode, we’ll cover: 

[00:00:01] Why menopause needs a whole-person approach

[00:02:52] How naturopathic care can support women through midlife

[00:04:18] What is happening in the body during perimenopause and menopause

[00:07:51] How to tell the difference between menopause and thyroid symptoms

[00:11:09] How nutrition can support energy, mood, and metabolism in menopause

[00:14:10] What to know about calorie shifts and weight changes in midlife

[00:19:26] Why strength training matters for metabolism, confidence, and longevity

[00:22:05] Bone health, osteoporosis risk, and why earlier support matters

[00:23:46] Menopausal hormone therapy and individualized care

[00:25:38] A grounding first step when menopause feels overwhelming

Find Dr. Ginger’s blueberry coconut oatmeal bake recipe here. 

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