Hitting a metabolic plateau can feel frustrating and confusing — especially when you're doing everything "right." Eating well, moving your body, managing stress, and prioritizing sleep, yet progress suddenly stalls. In this episode of The GoodLife in Health and Wellness, Dr. Kate Duncan breaks down why metabolic plateaus happen and what your body is actually trying to communicate.

You'll learn how inflammation, hidden stressors, nutrient deficiencies, hormonal shifts, and metabolic adaptation can quietly slow progress, even in motivated and disciplined individuals. This episode explains why plateaus are not a failure of willpower, but a protective physiological response — and how supporting your body at the cellular level helps metabolism regain momentum.

Dr. Duncan shares evidence-based, functional medicine insights to help you understand what's stalling progress and how to move forward with clarity and compassion instead of restriction and burnout. This episode is especially helpful for women navigating perimenopause, menopause, and midlife metabolic changes.

If you're tired of pushing harder and getting nowhere, this conversation will help you reframe your approach and support real, sustainable metabolic health.

If you feel stuck with your metabolism, hormones, energy, or weight — even though you're doing everything "right", your liver may be the missing piece.

In this episode of The GoodLife in Health and Wellness, Dr. Kate Duncan breaks down why the liver is the true metabolic traffic controller of the body. You'll learn how liver congestion, toxin overload, and impaired detox pathways can quietly drive estrogen dominance, insulin resistance, thyroid dysfunction, fatigue, inflammation, and stalled weight loss.

We explore how modern life overwhelms the liver, how the two phases of detoxification work, and what happens when those pathways fall out of balance. You'll also hear how liver health directly impacts blood sugar stability, hormone clearance, metabolic flexibility, and perimenopausal symptoms, often long before lab work shows a problem.

Most importantly, this episode offers practical, evidence-based strategies to support your liver in realistic, sustainable ways, without extreme cleanses or burnout.

If today's conversation resonates, this episode also introduces Dr. Duncan's 5-Week Perimenopause Reset Bootcamp, beginning January 27, designed for women who feel hormonally stuck and want structured, supportive guidance.

To join the bootcamp:
Text BOOTCAMP to (402) 524-2888
Introductory price: $97

Next week, we'll dive into Metabolic Plateaus: Why You're Stuck & How to Break Through, unpacking inflammation, hidden stressors, nutrient deficiencies, and detox overload.

Until then, take care, and keep living the good life.

What if building muscle is one of the most powerful things you can do for your metabolism, hormones, and long-term health, especially during perimenopause?

In this episode of The GoodLife in Health and Wellness, Dr. Kate Duncan dives into the science behind muscle as the organ of longevity and why it plays a critical role in metabolic health far beyond aesthetics or weight loss. We explore how muscle supports blood sugar regulation, insulin sensitivity, mitochondrial energy production, hormone balance, immune health, and cognitive clarity, all backed by evidence-based research.

You'll learn why traditional weight-focused resolutions often fail, especially for women navigating perimenopause and menopause, and why shifting your focus to muscle, metabolism, and sustainable habits creates results that actually last. We also discuss why more cardio isn't always better, how strength training protects your metabolism as you age, and simple, realistic action steps you can start using right away.

This episode is part of our New Year, New Metabolism series and connects directly to Dr. Duncan's 5-Week Perimenopause Reset Bootcamp, designed to help women stop fighting their bodies and start working with their biology.

Ready to join the bootcamp?
Text BOOTCAMP to 402-524-2888 to receive a payment link.
The bootcamp is available at an introductory price of just $97.
Once enrolled, you'll be invited to The GoodLife in Health and Wellness community on the Skool platform, with access beginning January 27th.

If you're ready to build strength, support your hormones, and create metabolic health that lasts, this episode is for you.

Are you tired of starting strong in January… only to burn out by February? You're not alone, and it's not a character flaw. In this episode, Dr. Kate Duncan breaks down the real reasons most resolutions fail, especially for women in perimenopause and beyond. Spoiler: it's not about willpower, it's about hormones, stress, dopamine, and metabolic shifts that change how your body responds to goals.

You'll learn:
* Why discipline isn't the answer
* How hormones hijack motivation and cravings
* What metabolism really is, and how to support it
* Why small, identity-based habits work better than extremes
* How to set up your environment for success without relying on motivation

Plus, exciting news! Enrollment is now open for Dr. Kate's 5-Week Perimenopause Reset Bootcamp, starting January 27th. This group coaching experience is designed to help you feel steady, strong, and clear again, without crash dieting, overexercising, or constant guilt.

Text BOOTCAMP to 402-524-2888 to reserve your spot. Special introductory price: just $97.

🎧 Next week: Muscle: The Organ of Longevity (and Your Metabolic Superpower), learn how strength training boosts thyroid health, balances insulin, and melts stubborn belly fat (especially in menopause).

New Year's resolutions sound great, but the truth is, most don't last. In this episode of The GoodLife in Health and Wellness, Dr. Kate Duncan breaks down why traditional resolutions often fail and how you can create goals that actually stick.

You'll learn:

• Why only 8% of people keep their resolutions (and how to beat the odds)

• The research on how long it really takes to form a habit

• Gentle January resets to rebalance hormones, energy, and mood

• The 5 pillars of intentional wellness to guide sustainable goals

• How to set SMART goals with a functional medicine twist

• Real patient success stories showing how small changes create big ripple effects

This episode is all about shifting from perfectionism and guilt-driven resolutions to intentional, flexible habits that honor your biology and your "why."

Tune in and discover how to set goals with purpose, adjust based on your body's feedback, and finally build wellness rhythms that last all year long.

The holidays are often painted as joyful, sparkling, and full of togetherness—but for many, this season brings up something very different. Grief, loneliness, and emotional exhaustion are more common than most people realize.

In this episode of The GoodLife in Health and Wellness, Dr. Kate shares a heartfelt conversation about navigating the holidays when they don't feel merry and bright. Drawing from research, real-world tools, and personal experience, she explores:

• Why grief and loneliness affect both emotional and physical health

• Practical tools for coping, from journaling to movement to creating new traditions

• How to prepare for emotional triggers and honor your loved ones in meaningful ways

• The importance of resilience, self-compassion, and knowing when to seek professional support

Whether you're grieving a loss, walking through a season of change, or simply feeling disconnected during the holidays, this episode will remind you that you are not alone—and that healing, hope, and peace are possible, one step at a time.

✨ Give yourself permission this holiday season to rest, to feel, and to care for your heart just as much as your health.

In this episode of The GoodLife in Health and Wellness, Dr. Kate Duncan explores the powerful connection between women's hormones and blood sugar regulation. From PCOS to menopause, hormonal changes can disrupt glucose metabolism, fuel insulin resistance, and trigger symptoms like fatigue, cravings, irregular cycles, mood swings, and stubborn belly fat.

Dr. Duncan breaks down:

• Why insulin resistance is often the hidden root behind hormonal imbalances

• How PCOS and menopause uniquely impact blood sugar control

• Practical strategies with food, movement, stress, and sleep to restore balance

• Functional medicine tools and testing that uncover the real drivers of your symptoms

If you've been struggling with energy crashes, cravings, or hormone challenges, this episode will help you understand what's really happening in your body—and how to take back control naturally.

The holidays are filled with joy, traditions… and a whole lot of sugar, alcohol, and late nights. But what do these indulgences really do to your body?

In this episode of The GoodLife in Health and Wellness, Dr. Kate Duncan breaks down how sugar, alcohol, and disrupted sleep create a "hormonal hurricane"—spiking cortisol, throwing off insulin, shutting down fat burning, and leaving you with fatigue, weight gain, anxiety, and brain fog.

You'll learn:

• How sugar alters insulin, leptin, and estrogen balance

• Why alcohol acts like a metabolic bully, shutting down fat burning

• The powerful connection between poor sleep, cravings, and insulin resistance

• Practical, realistic strategies to enjoy the season without wrecking your hormones

This isn't about perfection, it's about intention. With small, doable changes, you can celebrate, indulge, and still feel energized and balanced.