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The Elevated Woman's Podcast

The Elevated Woman's Podcast

By: Aderonke Akindipe DNP MBA APRN NP-C
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For high-performing women who are exhausted by weight gain, hormonal chaos, and vanishing energy — this is your reset. I’m Dr. Ade Akindipe, a DNP, obesity + hormone specialist, and health coach. On this show, we demystify metabolism, gut health, hormone balance, longevity, and the root-cause mindset behind lasting transformation. If you’re ready to stop fighting your body and start living with more clarity, energy, and confidence — this is your space.© 2026 Aderonke Akindipe, DNP, MBA, APRN, NP-C Hygiene & Healthy Living
Episodes
  • It Was Never Just Cysts: The Truth About PMOS (and Why So Many Women Are Still Being Missed)
    Jun 2 2026

    Have you been told you have PCOS, but still feel like no one has explained what is actually happening in your body?

    In this episode, I’m breaking down the shift from PCOS to PMOS, and why this new name better reflects what many women have been experiencing for years. This is not just about ovarian cysts. It is about hormones, insulin resistance, metabolism, inflammation, and the long-term health risks many women were never properly taught to look for.

    We’re talking about why so many women struggle with stubborn weight gain, irregular periods, acne, facial hair growth, hair thinning, fatigue, and blood sugar issues, even when they are trying everything “right.” We’ll also discuss why so many women go years without answers and what this shift means moving forward for women’s health.

    💡 In this episode, we cover:

    • Why PCOS was officially renamed
    • What PMOS stands for and why it matters
    • Why PCOS is more than ovarian cysts
    • The connection between insulin resistance and hormones
    • Common symptoms women normalize for too long
    • Why weight loss feels harder with PCOS
    • The metabolic side of hormonal imbalance
    • How PCOS impacts long-term health
    • Why many women feel dismissed in healthcare settings

    Chapters
    00:45 Intro
    03:09 Why PCOS was renamed
    05:29 Why PCOS is more than ovarian cysts
    06:45 Common symptoms women ignore
    08:45 The metabolic side of PCOS
    10:45 Why women struggle with weight gain
    12:45 The connection between hormones and insulin resistance
    14:45 What women need to know moving forward

    🔗 Resources / Links

    💬 Book Your Personalized Wellness Assessment→ https://bit.ly/rejuvenateassessment
    📋 Download my FREE Insulin Resistance and PMOS Lab Cheatsheet -> https://theelevatedwomanproject.com/episode-28
    📋 Download my FREE DANRE™ Fasting Strategy Worksheet → https://theelevatedwomanproject.com/episode-16
    🎧 Listen to all episodes → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoVU03xrDH8WODZsTZoQx0tUsvhT0XUui


    If this episode helped you, share this episode with a woman who keeps feeling like something is off in her body, even when she’s told everything looks “normal.”

    And make sure to follow the podcast for more conversations around hormones, metabolism, insulin resistance, gut health, and women’s health in midlife.

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    27 mins
  • The Hidden Metabolic Cost of Yo‑Yo Dieting—And How to Break the Cycle
    May 19 2026

    Have you lost the same 20 pounds over and over again… only to gain it back every single time?

    If you feel stuck in the cycle of dieting, regaining weight, starting over on Monday, and wondering why your body fights you harder every time, this episode is for you.

    In this episode, we’re talking about the real metabolic effects of yo-yo dieting and why repeated crash dieting changes far more than just the number on the scale. You’ll learn how weight cycling impacts your metabolism, muscle mass, insulin resistance, visceral fat, gut health, and long-term health outcomes in midlife women.

    💡 In this episode, we cover:

    • What yo-yo dieting actually does to your metabolism
    • Why repeated weight loss and regain increase belly fat
    • The connection between crash dieting and insulin resistance
    • How dieting affects muscle mass and metabolic rate
    • What brown fat is and why it matters for weight regain
    • The hidden link between gut health and weight cycling
    • Why sustainable metabolic healing works better than restriction
    • How to stop the cycle of losing and regaining weight

    Chapters
    00:00 Intro

    00:56 What yo-yo dieting really means

    02:23 What research says about weight cycling

    06:16 The story of a chronic dieter

    10:10 What repeated dieting does to your metabolism

    11:34 How to break the cycle for good

    15:21 Why support and coaching matter

    🔗 Resources / Links

    💬 Book Your Personalized Metabolic Wellness Assessment→ https://bit.ly/rejuvenateassessment
    📋 Download the FREE DANRE™ Fasting Strategy Worksheet → https://theelevatedwomanproject.com/episode-16
    🎧 Listen to all episodes → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoVU03xrDH8WODZsTZoQx0tUsvhT0XUui

    If this episode helped you, share this with a woman who feels exhausted from constantly starting over with diets. And make sure to follow the podcast for more conversations around hormones, metabolism, gut health, and sustainable weight loss.

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    17 mins
  • 5 Hidden Signs Your Metabolism Is Struggling (Even If Your Weight Is Normal)
    May 5 2026

    Do you feel tired, bloated, and stuck… even though your weight hasn’t really changed?

    If your doctor says everything looks “normal” but your energy is low, your cravings are high, and your waistline is slowly expanding, this episode will help you understand what’s really going on.

    In this episode, we’re talking about a group of women that often gets overlooked: those who look “healthy” on paper but are quietly dealing with metabolic dysfunction. You’ll learn how to spot the early signs, what your body is trying to tell you, and how to respond before it turns into something more serious.

    💡 In this episode, we cover:

    • The 5 early signs of poor metabolic health (even at a normal weight)
    • Why belly fat can increase without weight gain
    • The real reason behind energy crashes and constant fatigue
    • How sugar cravings are linked to insulin resistance
    • The connection between brain fog, poor sleep, and metabolism
    • What “borderline labs” are actually telling you
    • Simple steps to start improving your metabolism today

    ⏱️ Chapters:

    00:00 Intro
    01:32 Why weight is not the full picture
    03:10 Sign 1: Belly fat without weight gain
    05:06 Sign 2: Energy crashes and fatigue
    07:00 Sign 3: Sugar and carb cravings
    08:52 Sign 4: Brain fog and poor sleep
    11:13 Sign 5: Borderline labs and hidden risk
    13:03 What this means for midlife women
    14:26 What to do next

    🔗 Resources / Links

    💬 Book Your Personalized Metabolic Wellness Assessment→ https://l.bttr.to/uctL2
    📋 Download the FREE DANRE™ Fasting Strategy Worksheet → https://theelevatedwomanproject.com/episode-16
    🎧 Listen to all episodes → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoVU03xrDH8WODZsTZoQx0tUsvhT0XUui


    Share this with a friend who keeps saying “I’m doing everything right” but still feels stuck. And make sure to follow the podcast for more real conversations on hormones, metabolism, and midlife health.

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    17 mins
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