Jun 23, 2025
Are you blaming your lack of willpower when it comes to food — when it might actually be your hormones?
This episode is a must-listen for every midlife woman who feels like she's doing all the right things but still can’t stop overeating, control cravings, or feel like herself again.
I’m joined by hormone specialist Dr. Sarah Daccarett, and we’re digging into the real physiological reasons why your emotional eating may not be emotional at all — it may be biological. From estrogen to GLP-1 to leptin and even testosterone, Dr. Sarah explains exactly how your hormonal shifts are affecting your appetite, cravings, metabolism, gut health, sex drive, and more.
This conversation is jam-packed with powerful, practical insights you’ve likely never heard before — especially if you’ve ever been told your labs are “normal” but you still feel off.
🔥 Why You Should Listen
This episode explains why your body feels out of control — and how hormone therapy may be the missing piece.
About Dr. Sarah Daccarett
Dr. Sarah Daccarett is a leading hormone specialist
and anti-aging expert dedicated to empowering women
to take control of their health and well-being.
As the founder of Inner Balance, Dr. Daccarett has
created a revolutionary solution for women seeking a
convenient, effective, and personalized way to manage
their hormones. Her mission is to break the silence
surrounding hormonal issues and provide women with
the knowledge and tools they need to thrive.
Connect with Dr. Sarah
IG: https://www.instagram.com/innerbalancemd/
Website: https://www.innerbalance.com/
Highlights
00:32
– Why food is only 1/100th of the real equation in midlife
04:16 – Estrogen vs. Progesterone: the surprising
truth about your “primary” hormone
06:41 – High cortisol? It might not be stress — it
might be low estrogen
09:46 – What is GLP-1 and how does it impact your
appetite and weight gain?
13:31 – Sugar cravings? You might actually need
this— not more willpower
18:09 – The ideal plate: what midlife women should
really be eating
25:48 – Why fasting might be hurting your
hormones and emotional health
32:58 – Gut issues, gallbladder dysfunction, and
food intolerances: could it all be hormone related?
39:40 – Estrogen dominance? Why what you’ve been
told might be completely wrong
43:32 – DIM, pregnenolone, DHEA: should women
really be taking them?
46:33 – Testosterone makes you hungrier, not
thinner — myth busted!
49:48 – The problem with traditional hormone
delivery methods
55:55 – Libido, self-connection, and the hormonal
key to sexual health
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Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is not intended to replace working with your doctor, medical provider, or mental health professional. It is for conversation, information, and entertainment only.
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