Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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​@nataliejillfitness spent over 30 years with breast implants — starting at 19 and replacing them five times. She gained weight, felt puffy, got injured constantly, and blamed it on age and perimenopause. It wasn't until a ruptured gel implant landed her in a mammogram that she finally removed them. The change in her body within four weeks: 15 pounds of water and inflammation, gone. In this clip, Natalie and Dr. Stephanie have an honest conversation about the grieving process that comes with letting go of how you thought you were supposed to look — and why so many things women blame on menopause deserve a second look.

Watch the full episode at youtu.be/SUTUNibaj2E

**P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can help you:

Subscribe: The Mini Pause — My weekly newsletter packed with the most actionable, evidence-based tools for women 40+ to thrive in midlife. drstephanieestima.com/newsletter

Build Muscle: LIFT — My progressive strength training program designed for women in midlife. Form-focused, joint-friendly, and built for real results. drstephanie.ca/lift