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Navigating Menopause

Dr Jessica Hehmeyer on Weight Loss, Gut Health, & Hormones with Kim Heifner

With Guest Kim Heifner
on July 25, 2026
Dur: 1:07:43
Dr. Jessica Hehmeyer sits down with nurse practitioner and menopause specialist Kim Heifner to cover thriving in midlife—natural weight-loss alternatives, berberine, gut health and inflammation, and adaptogens and magnesium for hormonal balance.
July 25, 2026
1:07:43

In this episode, I sit down with family nurse practitioner and menopause specialist Kim Heifner for a powerful conversation on what it truly takes to thrive in midlife. Together, we explore the root causes behind the most common challenges women face and the evidence-based strategies that actually move the needle.

I dive into the functional medicine approaches I use with my own patients, including:

  • Natural, sustainable alternatives to popular weight-loss medications

  • The wide-ranging benefits of berberine, from metabolic support to inflammation reduction

  • How to reset your relationship with food and master your metabolism

  • Why gut health and inflammation play central roles in midlife symptoms

  • The science-backed support of adaptogens and magnesium for hormonal balance

We go deeper than surface-level tips, unpacking everything from detox pathways to insulin sensitivity to the complex interplay between nutrition, hormones, and overall vitality.

With Kim’s clinical perspective alongside my own experience, this episode serves as a comprehensive, actionable guide for any woman ready to reclaim her energy, balance, and well-being in midlife.

Tune in and take the next step toward a healthier, happier you.

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