If you’re exercising, eating well, and doing everything you know to do—but your body composition still isn’t changing—this episode is for you.

In this conversation, Dr. Laura Peterson Wright sits down with EB, an integrative nurse practitioner at Eden Health Alaska, to unpack what’s often called weight resistance—and why fat loss becomes harder with age, stress, hormonal shifts, and metabolic changes.

Rather than focusing on the number on the scale, this episode dives into body composition, energy, and longevity. We explore how sleep, insulin resistance, cortisol, gut health, and hormonal balance all interact—and why tools like intermittent fasting can be powerful or counterproductive depending on timing, stress levels, and where you are in life.

You’ll learn:

• What weight resistance really is and why “doing everything right” may no longer work

• How chronic stress, poor sleep, and insulin resistance stall fat loss

• Why intermittent fasting isn’t one-size-fits-all—especially for women

• How cortisol and thyroid function influence metabolism and energy

• The role of gut health and cravings in body composition

• Simple, sustainable habits that actually support metabolic health

This episode is about working with your physiology—not fighting it—and building strength, resilience, and long-term health.

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