Not Your Mother's Menopause with Dr. Fiona Lovely

Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause. In this week's episode, Dr. Lovely sits down with Katie Beecher—medical and emotional intuitive, licensed professional counselor, and author of Heal from Within—for a deeply personal and empowering conversation about healing, self-trust, and the intersection of intuition and women's health. Katie shares how a near-death experience as a teen led her to embrace her psychic gifts and begin a lifelong journey of intuitive healing. Drawing from over 30 years of experience, she explains what it means to be a medical intuitive and how she uncovers the root causes of physical and emotional challenges. She also opens up about living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), the common overlap with neurodivergence and empathy, and why fibromyalgia is often a misdiagnosis for misunderstood women. From menopause as a spiritual awakening to the role of energetic boundaries in self-protection, Katie's insights offer a refreshing lens on aging, healing, and the power of listening to your body's wisdom. Her take on hormone therapy is bold, honest, and empowering—proclaiming, “You'll pry my estrogen patch from my cold, dead hands!” In This Episode – The Intuition Edition: What a medical intuitive actually does—and how Katie channels health insights with no prior info How intuitive art can reveal emotional blocks and healing paths The surprising connection between hypermobility, empathy, and neurodivergence Why many women with EDS are misdiagnosed with fibromyalgia How menopause is not an ending—but a powerful rebirth Her unique take on dementia as a spiritual and energetic transition How to protect your energy and honor your intuition in a chaotic world Katie's message is one of radical self-trust, fierce self-love, and owning your personal power—especially in midlife and beyond. You can find more about Katie Beecher here:

Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause. In this week's episode, Dr. Lovely sits down with Dr. Shelly Latte-Naor — board-certified internist, integrative medicine physician, and menopause care specialist — for a deeply insightful conversation on supporting menopause for all women and in particular,  in cancer survivors. With a background in mind-body medicine and a former leadership role at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Dr. Latte-Naor brings a wealth of expertise in treating treatment-induced menopause and its often-overlooked effects on women's health post-cancer. Together, they explore how cancer treatments like chemotherapy and hormone blockers can trigger sudden and severe menopausal symptoms, often overlooked in survivorship care. Dr. Latte-Naor breaks down the complexities of hormone therapy in breast cancer patients, including safe uses of local estrogen and emerging research on systemic HRT. The Nitty-Gritty: The hidden toll of cancer treatments: How chemotherapy and hormone blockers can fast-track intense menopause—and why the symptoms are so often dismissed. The truth about hormone therapy in breast cancer survivors: what's safe, what's not, and why the conversation is evolving Non-hormonal solutions for hot flashes, night sweats, and sleep issues—including breakthrough medications and integrative approaches Why sleep disruptions are so common after cancer—and how improving sleep can transform recovery, cognition, and mood The emotional toll of “survivorship shock” and how to rebuild trust in your body after treatment Why self-advocacy is critical—and how to ask for the care you deserve You'll hear about non-hormonal treatment options for:  hot flashes, night sweats, and sleep issues, and how foundational good sleep is to healing and recovery. She also shares powerful insights into the emotional experience of “survivorship shock” and why trauma-informed therapy and self-advocacy are key. If you or someone you know is navigating menopause after cancer (or you're just looking for more ways to support a loved one), this episode is a must-listen. It's a rallying cry for women to demand better care, advocate for themselves, and reframe survivorship as an ongoing journey—one that includes emotional healing, educated choices, and open, honest conversations. You can find more about Dr. Shelly Latte-Naor at shellylattenaormd.com and follow her on Instagram or TikTok. Thank you to our sponsors for this episode:

Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause.   In this week's episode, Dr. Lovely sits down with Belinda Pyle—craniosacral therapist, registered massage therapist and a woman with a recent breast cancer experience.  They have a  conversation about transforming illness into empowerment.  Belinda shares how an unexpected injury and a strong intuition led to her cancer diagnosis, and how she chose to navigate healing on her own terms.  From questioning traditional treatments to using tools and well informed practitioners to monitor hormone health post-radiation, Belinda's story is a masterclass in medical self-advocacy, trusting your body, and practicing radical self-love.     Whether you're navigating menopause, cancer, or chronic stress, this episode will inspire you to listen inward, honour your body, and never be afraid to choose a healing path that aligns with your truth.     Together, we explore how intuition, trauma, and boundaries all play a role in navigating health at midlife. Her story is a call to trust your body, ask better questions, and honour yourself—even in the face of fear.     What You'll Hear: How a random injury might've triggered Belinda's cancer—and why no one took it seriously The moment she just knew something was wrong Why she said no to some recommendations and yes to hormone optimization with a skilled practitioner Her take on the gaps in conventional care (especially for women) You can find more about Belinda Pyle here.   Thank you to our sponsors for this episode:

Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause.  Today I welcome Sarah Kennedy, founder and CEO of Calocurb, for an insightful conversation demystifying weight management and appetite modulation, particularly in the context of perimenopause and menopause. Discover the physiological changes women experience at midlife, the often-frustrating weight gain, and the truth behind cravings and willpower.  Key Discussion Points: The Menopause Weight Struggle is Real: Many women experience frustrating weight gain during perimenopause, with the SWAN study indicating an average gain of 22 pounds. Often, the advice given is simply to eat less, which overlooks significant physiological shifts. Physiological Changes at Midlife: Understand the impact of dropping estrogen levels, decreasing metabolism, changes in fat distribution (visceral fat), and increased insulin resistance during perimenopause. The Myth of Willpower: Learn why hunger and eating are primal, biologically controlled instincts originating in the hypothalamus. Stress, hormones, lack of sleep, and alcohol can easily override frontal lobe willpower. The Importance of Protein and Muscle Mass: Maintaining muscle mass is crucial during menopause to prevent sarcopenia and frailty. Ensure adequate protein intake (around 120 grams for post-menopausal/perimenopausal women is suggested) and engage in resistance exercise.  This is especially important when using one of the weight-loss injectables. Sarah Kennedy's Story: Sarah shares her personal journey of yo-yo dieting and how Calocurb (a GLP-1 activator) has positively changed her relationship with food. Her background in R&D for a major dairy company also highlights her passion for protein and muscle health. Hope for Post-Menopause: Sarah offers an encouraging perspective, sharing that she is the same size now as she was at 25 and feels at peace. Many women find that life gets better on the other side of menopause. This episode provides a comprehensive look at the physiological factors influencing weight during menopause and explores a natural, scientifically-backed approach to appetite modulation with a GLP-1 activator like Calocurb. It emphasises that hunger is not simply a matter of willpower and offers hope and practical strategies for managing weight and cravings at midlife and beyond. Find out more about Sarah Kennedy and Calocurb, please visit this website.Use the code LOVELY10 to get 10% off your first order.   Thank you to our sponsors for this episode:

Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause.  Why is it that we so often find ourselves achey, sore, stiff all of the sudden in our forties?  This seems to get worse as we move through menopause - we lose muscle, bone density and flexibility.  It makes us think of our loved ones - the elder females who might have broken a hip, lack strength and thus, their independance.   Not on my watch, I say!  Listen in as I explain the Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause (the MSM).  The MSM looks like this: 

Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause.  This episode features Dr. Lovely interviewing Dr. Julie Siemers, a patient safety consultant, educator and nurse.  In this discussion, we talk about how individuals can advocate for themselves in hospital settings to avoid medical errors, which are a leading cause of death in the US. Dr. Siemers, a registered nurse with extensive experience and the author of the book on hospital safety and advocacy, provides crucial insights and tools for patients and their loved ones. This discussion aims to empower listeners with the knowledge to navigate hospital stays more safely by understanding what questions to ask and what to look out for. This episode addresses a universally important topic of patient safety.  Many of this community find themselves facing hospital stays or caring for an aging parent or beloved elder while navigating the menopause experience.  Dr. Siemers' expertise, gained from decades in nursing and patient safety, offers valuable guidance for anyone facing a hospital visit or anyone caring for someone with a chronic health issue. You can find more about Dr. Siemers here.   Thank you to our sponsors for this episode: ☀️Struggling with energy, mood, or brain fog? It could be poor nutrient absorption — and midlife makes it harder than ever. But LivOn Labs has your back with their Lypo-Spheric® supplements.  Using liposome encapsulation technology, these nutrients get straight to your cells where they're needed most. Think Vitamin C for immune support, B Complex Plus for mood and metabolism, and Magnesium L-threonate to fuel your brain. Want in? Head to LivOnLabs.com/Lovely and grab the Midlife Bundle for $56 off. Your cells will thank you!  

Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause.  This special episode of the Not Your Mother's Menopause podcast features a unique roundtable discussion.  Dr Lovely is joining forces with two fellow menopause podcasters, Karen Martel from The Hormone Solution podcast and Zora Benhamou from the Hack My Age podcast. Together, we "Meno Besties" delve into the current state of menopause understanding and treatment, explore cultural differences, and discuss our hopes for the future of women's health. This engaging conversation promises to offer diverse perspectives, with Zora bringing a biohacking lens, Karen focusing on hormones, and Fiona offering her broad expertise encompassing brain, bones, and perimenopause. Be sure to tune in for this insightful discussion and subscribe to The Hormone Solution podcast with Karen Martel and Hack My Age podcast with Zora Benhamou for more excellent content.   Thank you to our sponsors for this episode: ☀️Struggling with energy, mood, or brain fog? It could be poor nutrient absorption — and midlife makes it harder than ever. But LivOn Labs has your back with their Lypo-Spheric® supplements.  Using liposome encapsulation technology, these nutrients get straight to your cells where they're needed most. Think Vitamin C for immune support, B Complex Plus for mood and metabolism, and Magnesium L-threonate to fuel your brain. Want in? Head to LivOnLabs.com/Lovely and grab the Midlife Bundle for $56 off. Your cells will thank you!  

Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause.  This week we had a fantastic chat with Tamsen Fadal, the award-winning journalist behind The M Factor documentary.   Tamsen is an Author, Advocate and Co-Producer of The M Factor documentary.  We talked about the process to getting the film made and the surprising initial reactions, as well as the amazing community response it's had, with women everywhere wanting to connect and share their experiences.   Tamson has also written a new book called How to Menopause, which comes out today!  She wanted to create a comprehensive guide, with guest experts covering all aspects of menopause beyond just the medical stuff, including things like lifestyle, work, and relationships.    She recently hosted a free virtual event called the "World's Hottest Menopause Party" where women around the world joined in the fun.   This was a fun and  inspiring conversation, so please check out The M Factor documentary available on PBS and order your copy of How to Menopause right here. You can find Tamsen Fadal on Instagram and Tiktok.       Thank you to our sponsors for this episode: ☀️Struggling with energy, mood, or brain fog? It could be poor nutrient absorption — and midlife makes it harder than ever. But LivOn Labs has your back with their Lypo-Spheric® supplements.  Using liposome encapsulation technology, these nutrients get straight to your cells where they're needed most. Think Vitamin C for immune support, B Complex Plus for mood and metabolism, and Magnesium L-threonate to fuel your brain. Want in? Head to LivOnLabs.com/Lovely and grab the Midlife Bundle for $56 off. Your cells will thank you!    

Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause.   Today I welcome functional nutritionist and educator Andrea Nakayama to the show.  It was delightful to meet her face to face as she was one of my fav early podcasters!  We discussed many contemporary concerns with healthcare and our solutions.     We talked about anemia in women as a frequently overlooked concern, with dehydration being a significant interconnected factor (did you know?  I didn't!)  Personalised medicine, based on the mantra "everything is connected, we are all unique, and all things matter" vs. protocol-driven approaches was explored in this chat. We discussed the importance of understanding bioindividuality through the epigenome and individual life history.     The conversation reframed longevity as living well and with purpose, advocating for engagement with individual needs.  It seems that as we no longer need to discuss the symptoms of menopause, we move on to wanting to live our lives better, happier and healthier.  Longevity is that flex!  You can find Andrea Nakayama on her website here.  You can also find Andrea on IG. Thank you to our sponsors for this episode:

Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause.   Today, we talk about upgrading women's health and how we can offer women better options earlier and how you can advocate for the best care for yourself when you visit with your doctor.   Specifically, we talk about progesterone and how it can help with a multitude of early symptoms of perimenopause.  Dr. Lovely envisions a better world where women are offered progesterone by their doctor as a matter of course, rather than years of symptoms that go unaided.   Please listen, learn and share.   You can find Dr. Fiona Lovely on TikTok and Instagram.  Her website is drlovely.com.   Thank you to our sponsors for this episode:

Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause.   Today, we welcome Dr Sarah Vadeboncoeur, naturopathic doctor and host of the Fatigue Fixer Podcast.  We dive into a conversation on why women, even when getting enough sleep, are constantly tired.  Dr. Vadeboncoeur shares some simple ways to boost your energy, including recognising that a lot of our exhaustion comes from our overwhelming mental load – all those tabs open in our mind.  Can anyone else relate?

Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause.   Uterine fibroids are a very common concern for women who are still menstruating.  They are the cause of extreme and chronic pain, heavy bleeding and there aren't great treatment options available.  Today I welcome Dr Suzanne LeBlang to the show to discuss a novel therapy for treatment of fibroids - focused ultrasound.   I had never heard about this treatment until Dr. LeBlang shared her knowledge.  This conversation highlights how the non-invasive technique can treat uterine fibroids using thermal ablation, without the need for incisions or injections.  This is also available for many other health concerns such as thyroid nodules,  Parkinson's disease, breast tumours, tremors and others.  It has been FDA approved since 2004.  Overall, this episode underscores the importance of non-invasive treatment options for women's health concerns, with focused ultrasound emerging as a promising alternative for various conditions. Dr. LeBlang is the Director of Clinical Relationships at the Focused Ultrasound Foundation (FUS) and was trained as a neuroradiologist.  You can find out more about this treatment option at fusfoundation.org or on Instagram here.     Thank you to our sponsors for this episode:

Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause.   Have you felt like your digestion has changed with your perimenopausal march forward?  Do you experience bloating, heartburn, reflux, diarrhea, constipation or IBS?  Do you wonder if your food is actually being absorbed and used well?  What's the point of consuming all this protein we are being asked to eat if we aren't absorbing it!  Listen in as Certified Sports Nutritionist, Wade Lightheart educates us on the digestive changes we can experience at midlife.   Wade's story is inspiring - he ran his first marathon at 50 years old after spending decades in the bodybuilding competion industry.  He realized that in order to get the performance he desired, he required a different level of digestion of his food/fuel.   He is an expert on enzymes, gut health and nutrition optimization.   He is on a mission to help people gain and keep health, long term! Wade realized from his own nutrition practice that women wouldn't always bounce back in their performance after pregnancy and he went about finding out out why.   He shares this discovery and how he helped women manage this in our chat.  Did you know that you require good gut health to have good hormonal health?  We talk about why in this episode.  Enzymes, probiotics, protein optimization and much more.  Wade has a clear and contagious zest for life and he is freely sharing his protocols for a great life with us!  You can find out more about Wade Lightheart and his work here and on Instagram here.   You can also head over to the BiOptimizers website to learn more about the MassZymes we speak about in this episode here.  Use the code LOVELY for 10% off your order.      Thank you to our sponsors for this episode:

Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause.   If you think today's episode is a "diet" episode, think again!  We are talking about food for nourishment aside from the macros and micros of food.  Barb Sheldon is a food literacy instructor, social activist, podcast host and author who has a profound belief in the therapeutic power of food.  This is a conversation about what nourishes us.   Barb teaches us about "radical hospitality" and the act of sharing our wisdom with others as what can give us purpose at menopause.  Our experience, our wisdom becomes deeply useful for others and what better way to share than around a pot of homemade soup?   This conversation was eye-opening and deeply nourishing for me, and I hope you find it the same.  You can find out more about Barb Sheldon and her work here and on Instagram here.     Thank you to our sponsors for this episode:

Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause.   February is Women's Heart Health month and for today's episode, I am joined by the extraordinary Dr. Jayne Morgan,  Cardiologist and VP of Medical Affairs at Hello Heart.  Heart health for women is a hot topic and Dr. Morgan and I speak about the importance of women being aware of their heart heath throughout life but particularily at menopause.   Listen in and learn how your pregnancy experience can predict future heart concerns.  Dr. Morgan also tells us exactly how to ask our doctor for necessary tests to keep our heart health in mind. Estrogen affects cardiovascular health and how perimenopause is a time of great change for our heart.  We discuss how a heart attack presents for women (hint:  it's different from the classic presentation that men can experience!) and what symptoms you shouldn't ignore.  These are common symptoms that might make you wonder if you, too, should ask your doctor to check out your heart! You can find more from Dr Jayne Morgan and see her Stairwell Chronicles on IG here.  Go to helloheart.com for more info on Dr Morgan and her work. Get your ECG, ladies!  ❤️ Thank you to our sponsors for this episode:

Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause.   What does it take to optimize health at perimenopause and menopause?  Dr. Scott Sherr is here to help us sort through the details of making the second half of your life, the best half!   Let's prioritize wellness above all else.   The root cause of health is quite simple:  it's all the things you think it should be - food, movement, sleep, relationships, etc.  And it's paying attention to your metabolic and mitochondrial health.  We might here these words thrown around but do we really know what to do to help ourselves? Dr Scott Sherr suggests we can set the disease aside and optimize our health measures.   We talk about methylene blue for our mitochondria (think:  brain fog, low energy, sleep issues, sluggish detox and more) and I am all in on this health-hack (check out Troscriptions link below for where I get my methylene blue), and I bet you will be too!  Scott suggests we act as a bridge between medicine and alternative medicine, opening up the information access for all.   Find out more about  Dr Scott Sherr here.  You can find out more about Troscriptions here (use LOVELY10 for a discount!) and HOMeHOPe here.    Thank you to our sponsors for this episode:

Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause.   Today's conversation is with Mary Lee - Menopause Doula and Licensed Menopause Champion.  Mary is the host and creator of the Menopause Disruptor podcast.  Mary is a retired veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces having served more than 24 years.   Mary arrives for our chat today ready to share the phenomenon of PTSD and menopause.  This isn't just for women veterans, but for all of us.  And yet, the data shows us that women in uniform are particularily susceptible to the experience of PTSD.  Female military personnel are twice as likely to experience early menopause!  And many of the symptoms of PTSD and perimenopause overlap.  What is a girl in uniform to do to get help? This conversation is for you if you have experienced an abuse of power,  experienced a trauma or if you are wanting to understand if the anxiety, sleeplessness, lack of contentment and other symptoms which are related to PTSD.   Mary and I speak about her process to becoming a Menopause Doula.  I host this certification to my community on demand and will be opening the course in the Spring.  If you are interested in being notified when my Menopause Doula Certification course opens, please visit here.  Find out more about Mary Lee here.  You can find The Menopause Disruptor Podcast here.    Thank you to our sponsors for this episode:

Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause.   A critically important issue on the show today - women's rights in the workplace especially in our menopause transition years.  Many symptoms can derail our best efforts at work when we are perimenopausal, and often we can find ourselves not at our best.  But what protections do we have?   Today, I speak with Jack Tucker and Catherine Crider - women's rights in the workplace attorneys and women's rights advocates.   Did you know 20% of the workforce in America is between 40-65?   You aren't alone if you feel unable to complete your job in the same way you always have!  Asking for accommodations can feel hard, but might be easier than you think.   Listen in to learn where and how to advocate for yourself, and where your protections may lie.  Catherine and Jack shares tips on how to ask for accommodations at work for those menopause symptoms.  Don't quit, they say.  You can demand fair treatment and equality in the workplace. You can find out more about Jack and Catherine's work here - womensrightsny.com.  Thank you to our sponsors for this episode:

Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause.   Today, we bring you the expert on the benefits of the popular weight loss drugs for obesity, Dr Tyna Moore.  The GLP1 agonists (as these medications are called), have vast benefits as the research is showing, beyond the loss of weight and regulation of blood sugars.   Dr. Tyna is here to spill the tea on this!  Allow us to introduce Dr. Tyna Moore; expert in holistic regenerative medicine and resilient metabolic health, licensed Naturopathic Physician and Chiropractor, and welcome her to the show! Could it be that the GLP1 drugs should be included in the longevity conversation?  The scientific data certainly suggests it and we speak about this in this episode.  We also talk about losing inflammation, regenerating cells in the brain, heart, kidney and gut.  And stregnth training for women and the importance of keeping yourself strong to prevent the frailty of aging which results in broken bones, loss of mobility and even mortality.   Dr Tyna shares her experience and expertise as a pain management and regenerative medicine specialist.   She  talks about the importance of individualized dosing for the weight loss/diabetes medications - she is a pioneer in elegant prescribing and regeneration.  What a pleasure to have such a trailblazer with us today for this conversation! There is so much helpful info in this episode!  Prepare to take notes, we certainly did.  

Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause.   For this final episode of the year,  I have shared my fav books and podcasts and a few other sweet moments.  Talk about a year with highs and lows - how have they shown up in your life?  I am looking forward to the emergence of a new year, which always comes with a bit of a refresh! You can find the books I mentioned in this show, here.   Podcasts I mentioned in the show:   The Drive by Peter Attia MD Hormone Solution with Karen Martel The Huberman Lab The Diary of a CEO Hack My Age with Zora Benhamou I wish you and yours the best of the new year, the blessings of health and friendship.  Thank you for being a part of my community.

Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause.   Many of us have heard that magnesium is important for our health, but have we heard why?  Dr. Greg Kelly returns to the show in this episode to discuss the powerhouse of magnesium.  Turns out, you cannot go wrong by adding magnesium to your supplements!  More than 50% of us are deficient and the kind of magnesium you want to supplement with, can be confusing.  Not all magnesium is the same and the bioavailability makes a huge difference.   We discuss the role of magnesium in aging hallmarks, in energy production, in brain health and menstrual health too.   Magnesium protects us from the effects of chronic stress too.   Dr. Kelly and I also discuss the role of Akkermansia in the microbiome of people who have smaller bodies and whether therapy with it can help solve the conundrum of weight for some of us.  This is an exciting development! Greg also shares the updates to cellular senescence - cellular aging, the right cutting edge of anti-aging medicine.  We talk about muscle stem cells and more.  As always, Dr. Kelly brings the science to the people, and we are better for it! You can find out more about Qualia here, and use the code LOVELY15 for 15% off your order.   You can peep their page on IG here.     Thank you to our sponsors for this episode:

Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause.   When Susie Stonefield emailed us and said "I make people cry with art supplies" we knew we had to follow up and ask questions!  Susie is a Creativity and Grief Coach, and teaches us how to art journal; using art supplies to help us express the feelings we cannot necessarily put words to.  Something she calls "the wordless heart".  Susie gives us permission to kindness, to compassion and to treat ourselves gently.   Grief is an obstruction, Susie teaches us.  And it prevents us from finding balance, and experiencing the lovely parts of life often.  We shared our own experiences in this conversation - grief, midlife, holding on tight to keep the wheels on the bus, like so many of you.  I know you will find yourself and sweet relief in this beautiful conversation, just like I did.   Susie created a gorgeous workbook for us, I loved playing with the exercises within.  

Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause.   Today I am joined by Caroline Alan, Mineral Enthusiast and passionate advocate for healthy humans!  Caroline brings her excitement and deep knowledge of cellular function and the fuel required to feel good to the show.  We talk about minerals, mitochondria, chronic health issues, and much more.  And specifically, how women get mineral depleted and how we can rectify this.  If you have ever wanted to know what all the fuss was about glyphosate, Caroline breaks it down in a way that will leave you shocked and wondering how something like this can be approved for mass market.   Our bodies don't make minerals, so we have to consume them via our diet.  But can we actually absorb them if our gut health isn't great?  On top of that, our food often arrives to our table depleted itself!  How do we correct all of this?  Listen in as Caroline tells all.   You can find out more about Caroline Alan on the BEAM website. and on Instagram @themineralgeek.  (Use the code LOVELY at checkout for 20% off your order!

Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause.   Zora Benhamou is a Super-Ager.  Until this conversation, I didn't know what that was!  Zora is a Gerontologist, menopause educator and biohacker dedicated to challenging our societal thoughts around menopause and aging.  In this lively conversation, we learn how to age well, the social factors that make us healthly and long living.  Who knew that our social connections would be the best predictor of aging well? Zora brings us the european menopause perspective and we discuss the needs of menopausal women in different cultures.  All is not the same, it seems!  Zora loves to interview women she meets and shares on her podcast, her Instagram and in her health programs.   You can find out more about Zora Behamou on her website - hackmyage.com.  Follow Zora and her stories of women on their menopause journey on Instagram here.   Thank you to our sponsors for this episode:

Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause.   A very timely topic on the show today - women and tesosterone therapy at menopause.  Not just a hormone for the guys, testosterone is a crucial part of the HRT picture for women.  When we are cycling, we make a huge amount of testosterone, but we don't hear about that as much as we hear about estrogen and progesterone.   I am speaking with Dr. Susan Hardwick-Smith - a gynecologist with a specialty practice in menopause care in Houston, Texas.    She is a certified menopause practitioner and the Founder of the Complete Midlife Wellness Center.  She is also a podcaster, author and triathlete.   Testosterone therapy is helpful for bone and muscle health, moods and mental health and sexual health for men and women!   There is some controversy with this topic as the FDA doesn't yet have an approved for women testosterone product!  It's not just a male hormone.   Listen in to learn all about this helpful hormone for women in the menopause transition.   You can find out more about Dr. Susan Hardwick-Smith on her website and on Instagram @completemidlifewellness.   Thank you to our sponsors for this episode:

Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause.   Please join us for this lighthearted and fun conversation with The Comic Coach, Em Stroud.  Em is Leadership and Business Coach, a podcaster, an author, and a theatre and comedy show performer who is premiering her one woman show in London's West End in December of 2024 before a UK tour in 2025.  Em and I spoke about the importance of play and fun.  We forget how to play as adults, but Em shares a story of her son and his reminders to play daily were a wake up call for her.    This is one of my favourite conversations of the year!  I learned so much about myself and my methods of play through the eyes of Em (and her swell play permissions!)  Tune in to learn about that for yourself.  How DO you play?  Em shares the 12 ways we play as humans and how you can find freedom and recognition in how you already play (even if you don't think you do!). Wise, funny and full of useful info, you will enjoy this episode as much as I did.  

Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause.   In today's chat, I welcome back Karen Martel of the Hormone Solutions Podcast and we have a chat about the most contemporary topics around HRT.  When to start (or stop), what to take (estrogen, progesterone and testosterone for all?), and how best to deliver it (cream, patch, pill, ring, etc.)   There is something for every woman in this episode!   You can find out more about Karen Martel's awesome hormone creams here.  Use the code LOVELY for 10% off.   You can find out more about Karen Martel on her website and on Instagram @karenmartelhormones.   Thank you to our sponsors for this episode:

Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause.   Today, Dr. Lovely welcomes Dr. Meg Mill back to the show to discuss a very contemporary health concern - mast cell activation and the role of histamine and histamine intolerance.  Whether you are a headache sufferer, have experience long haul symptoms from covid infection or shots, have questionable gut health or have mysterious symptoms that no one seems to help with, you will want to listen in.   If you are the person who feels like you have a reaction to EVERYTHING (including water), this episode is for you! Want Dr Meg's histamine guide - she references it in the show?  Please visit histamine guide here.  You can find out more about Dr Meg Mill at her website and on IG @drmegmill Thank you to our sponsors for this episode:

Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause.   Cooking, wildfire smoke, pollution, fragrance and mold.  Things I didn't think would ever be discussed much on the NYMM podcast, but in doing the research for this interview with Mike Feldstein, I realized, I have been remiss by not discussing the effects of these things on our overall health.  Addressing these things in our home environment can make massive change when we don't feel great.   Mike Feldstein is an Air Quality expert and has decades of experience working in restoration and remediation.  He brings this expertise to the table along with some very interesting stories.  In a study that JASPR did recently, monitoring the group of 125 people with sleep trackers, he found that when the bedroom air was clean and filtered, the participants fell asleep quicker, had 18% deeper sleep and 25% more sleep.  Mike calls clean air "sleep fuel" and he is onto something there.  Listen in to this fascinating conversation to learn more to get better sleep and optimize your health! You can find out more about Mike Feldstein and JASPR @jasprco and at Jasper.co.  In case you missed it, JASPR is $400 off for listeners of the show until November 11, 2024 using the code LOVELY.  If you catch the show after 11/11/24, the code LOVELY will get you 10%!  Thanks Mike (I love my JASPR!)  Thank you to our sponsors for this episode:

Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause.   The ebullient Dr Jennifer Simmons returns to speak with us today and she does not hold back!  An insider to the world of western medicine, Pharma and the industry of cancer management in the US then gone rogue after her own diagnosis, she highlights the deficiencies of Medicine.  And she gives us hope to manage our health, ourselves by sharing useful and helpful information for all of us.  We speak about breast health, good breast imaging, and what you can do if you find yourself with a breast cancer diagnosis - pause, breathe, consider your team, then act is completely appropriate for MOST new breast cancer diagnoses (Part 1, episode 139).  Dr Jenn's book - The Smart Woman's Guide To Breast Cancer is a must-read for every woman.  Walk your perimenopause, informed, so if you ever need this information, you are already familiar with how many options you have and how to keep well!   Today is Part 2 of our recent conversation with Dr. Jenn and she is sharing helpful info on how breast cancer and trauma are linked.   You can find out more about Dr. Jenn on her website - realhealthmd.com.  Learn more about PerfeQTion Imaging on IG @perfeqtionimaging. Thank you to our sponsors for this episode:

Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause.   Today, Dr. Lovely shares some recent clinic Frequently Asked Questions - when do you know it's time to start HRT and the common concern of "why don't I feel like myself anymore".  These questions have become so prevalent in office, they needed addressing on a larger scale.  Many women are wondering these very things! Dr. Lovely also shares 'Menopause by the numbers'  - massive numbers of us are experiencing the challenges of menopause and perimenopause.   How can we support each other better?  In this spirit, we launch The Gathering.  A private club space for fans of the NYMM podcast and women who want more.  Support, info, community as well as the video editions of the expert interviews, pop up LIVE episdoes and Q+A with the guest experts too!  All right here and only here in The Gathering.  You can find out more here.   Thank you to our sponsors for this episode:

Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause.   The ebullient Dr Jennifer Simmons returns to speak with us today and she does not hold back!  An insider to the world of western medicine, Pharma and the industry of cancer management in the US then gone rogue after her own diagnosis, she highlights the deficiencies of Medicine.  And she gives us hope to manage our health, ourselves by sharing useful and helpful information for all of us.  We speak about breast health, good breast imaging, and what you can do if you find yourself with a breast cancer diagnosis - pause, breathe, consider your team, then act is completely appropriate for MOST new breast cancer diagnoses.  Dr Jenn's book - The Smart Woman's Guide To Breast Cancer is a must-read for every woman.  Walk your perimenopause, informed, so if you ever need this information, you are already familiar with how many options you have and how to keep well! You can find out more about Dr. Jenn on her website - realhealthmd.com.  Learn more about PerfeQTion Imaging on IG @perfeqtionimaging. Thank you to our sponsors for this episode:

Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause.   Andrea Donsky is returning to the show today for a discussion on her upcoming event - The Power of Menopause being held virtually on October 25, 2024.  She is also with us to chat about her recent experience at The Menopause Society annual conference, presenting her research to the esteemed members in attendance.  Andrea and her company wearemorphus.com collect data via free surveys that anyone can take.  Through the data collected, we are starting to get a much more clear and different picture of what actually happens at perimenopause, with our sleep in peri, and how our doctors are treating us when we present for care.  The results will surprise you (but probably not shock you).  40% of women are dismissed by their doctor without help for meno symptoms.    And there is much more to this conversation! Andrea walks us through the top 10 symptoms of the perimenopause transition (hint:  hot flashes dont show up until number 10!) and what we can do to help with these symptoms.  Additionally, Andrea tells us there are 103 symptoms associated with menopause.  It's so much more than we were taught!  Please listen, learn and share.  Find out more about the Morphus supplements (I adore the Fibreus and Sleepus!) Andrea mentions right here. Find out more about Andrea Donsky on IG and Tiktok @andreadonsky.   Thank you to our sponsors for this episode:

Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women's health around peri-menopause and menopause.   After breaking free from the world of Big Pharma where she saw first hand the over prescription of drugs and the glorification of disease management (instead of health), Tina Anderson and her husband Billy started a company.  A company where they vowed to make real change for health, to improve lives and helped people to manage stress.  That company is called Just Thrive.  And they are here to say, if you aren't paying attention to your gut health, you should be! So let's dive into gut health.... Tina and Dr. Lovely discuss probiotics, leaky gut, joint pain, resilience, stress management, mental health, inflammation and much more.  Tina tells us to reject what she calls the "Stress Badge of Honour" instead choosing to feel happy, peaceful.  Who knew that tending to our gut and our microbiome was the way to wellness?   If you have gut issues, inflammation, pain, struggle with depression or anxiety, please listen to this chat!  We learned early in the chat how Tina and her team worked to create mental health via the gut.  Woah, big subject that could have massive implications.  We know that what medicine has done for mental health at menopause hasn't been all that successful, so we are open to getting new tools in the toolkit.  Please listen, learn and share.  You can find out more about the Just Calm and Just Thrive Probiotic and Antioxidant here.  You can take 20% off your order of these probtiocs with the code LOVELY.   You can find out more about Tina Anderson and Just Thrive @justthrivehealth on Instagram.      ✨Want to know more about The Apollo wearable tech?  "Apollo is a great tool to not only increase your HRV, but improve emotional regulation and achieve deeper sleep. I would recommend it to anyone looking for more balance in their nervous system, or for women specifically dealing with symptoms related to menopause." apolloneuro.com/lovely for 10% off your first order for our listeners! ✨

Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women's health around peri-menopause and menopause.   Dr. Lovely has a chat today with Family Physician, Dr. Shana Johnston.  After working nearly 30 years in a volume based system of medicine, Shana burned out and left practice.  This also happened to correspond to her late peri-menopause.  She calls this time, the tunnel of menopause, a portal.  A graduation of sorts where we are called to come home to ourselves.  A gorgeous chat between dear friends, they discuss how spiritual practices become so much more important during the times of challenge, like perimenopause.   Dr. Shana has a fascinating story and a deep knowledge of humanity from working many aspects of medicine in her professional career.  Delivering babies and assisting with end of life care, she sees herself as the helper in "life's airport:  arrivals and departures."  She has much to share with us about how menopause acted as a major life change agent for her and how it can do the same for you - for the better!  Menopause is ultimately a deeply spiritual transition to our higher, more authentic self, if we allow it.   You can find out more about Dr. Shana Johnston and her workshops and online courses here. She is presently gathering women together for her Menopause: Let's Talk About It workshop.  She is generously offering our community a 25% discount for her online courses and workshops with the code: LOVELY.  ✨Want to know more about The Apollo wearable tech?  "Apollo is a great tool to not only increase your HRV, but improve emotional regulation and achieve deeper sleep. I would recommend it to anyone looking for more balance in their nervous system, or for women specifically dealing with symptoms related to menopause." apolloneuro.com/lovely for 10% off your first order for our listeners! ✨

Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine,  functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women's health and wellness around peri-menopause and menopause.   Today, Dr. Lovely is speaking with Certified Financial Planner and wealth advisor, Francesca Rea.   Francesca teaches us money mindset, success planning, and how to find those spots where you might have learned some crummy thinking around the subject of money.  We talk about how being a great custodian of our money allows the freedom of choice and wellness.  Why wasn't this taught in school?  It should be mandatory for all kids to learn this AND it's never to late for us to learn.   One of the most powerful moments was when Francesca teaches that women can lose choice because of death, divorce or decision.  That 80% of us will find ourselves in this place in our lifetime.  How can we financially prepare for these times we never feel disempowered or cornered because of a lack of funding?  It's a critical question to a woman's well being.    Listen in as Francesca tells us about her Live Up, Rise Up masterclass (sign up for this free masterclass here), and how through strategic planning, we can have freedom to choose!   Francesca is a leader in her field and is revolutionizing the financial world by integrating mindset, financial literacy, and advanced cash flow strategies into traditional wealth management.  We are blessed to have her teach us today.  Please listen, learn and share.   You can find out more about Francesca Rea at www.francescarea.com  

Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine,  functional neurology and functional medicine.  Speaking to the topics of women's health around peri-menopause and menopause.   Dr. Lovely has a chat today with Dr. Amie Hornaman, thyroid expert and functional medicine practitioner.  Dr. Amie has her own story to share of how she found herself needing to become an expert in thyroid disease.  Faced with an inadequate standard-of-care from medicine, functional medicine found her.  So many of us, the functional medicine practitioners, this is true!  We talk about what to do if you find yourself in the Synthroid box, or if you have thyroid symptoms for the first time in perimenopause.  We talk about autoimmunity - Hashimoto's thyroiditis and why it tends to show up in midlife.   We also discuss what to do if you find yourself with thyroid nodules. Weight gain is common at perimenopause and also for women with thyroid dysfunction.  Dr. Amie shares with us her best practices for weight loss and the use of peptides.  Lots of great info in this episode - prepare to take notes!  Please listen, learn and share.   You can find out more about Dr. Amie here, and her podcast here - The Thyroid Fixer.   Our sponsors for this episode:

Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine,  functional neurology and functional medicine.  Speaking to the topics of women's health around peri-menopause and menopause.   Today, Dr. Lovely is speaking with integrative and functional medicine practitioner, Registered Dietician and Nutritionist Jennifer Scheinman.  Jen is here to teach us about the requirements for good cellular health and the impacts it has on our Healthspan and longevity.  We talk about the research behind what you can do to help yourself live a longer and better, healthy life!   We talk about mitochondria, muscle building and strength, fasting (is it still the right thing for everyone?  maybe not!),  Mitopure to help us feel strong, protein intake for women, urolithin A for mitophagy and more!  I very much enjoyed the info Jen shared on keeping skin health tip-top in menopause and beyond.  This is not your Grandma's wrinkle cream discussion, for sure!   Jen is the Senior Manager for Timeline Nutrition and she is spilling the tea for us.   You can find out more about Jennifer Scheinman on IG @timeline_longevity, on her website: https://nextjenhealth.com   Our Sponsors:

Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine,  functional neurology and functional medicine.  Speaking to the topics of women's health around peri-menopause and menopause.   Join Dr. Lovely with Nurse Practitioner, Dr. Tammy O'Rourke for this spirited conversation about how we can get help for our hormonal woes at perimenopause and menopause.  Healthy aging, Tammy's own illness and burn out,  and the problems within the fee-for-service model of care are all on the table for this chat.  She prefers and practices personalized medicine and is an empowering force for women, especially those of us who feel disempowered and without confidence at midlife.  We discuss the causes of frailty and how to address it before it even is a problem. Tune in to hear these powerhouse ladies talk about the midlife glass ceiling and how we turn down great offers because we don't feel well.  Learn what you can do about it, NOW.  Please listen, learn and share.   You can find out more about Dr. Tammy O'Rourke, Nurse Practitioner here.  Our sponsors for this episode:

Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine.  Speaking to the topics of women's health around peri-menopause and menopause.  It's time for a mental break from the info overload we can feel!  Here is a sweet grounding meditation for you a recorded by Dr. Lovely.  It's quick and please secure your physical self before starting the mediation.  You will be asked to stay still with your eyes closed, so no operating a vehicle or machinery while you are enjoying this meditation, please.   Do share this episode if you are called to.  We really appreciate it!

Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine,  functional neurology and functional medicine.  Speaking to the topics of women's health around peri-menopause and menopause.  Today, Dr. Lovely speaks with the Hello Alpha's Medical Affairs Officer, Dr. mary Jacobson.  Dr. J (as she likes to be called) is an OB/GYN who has been practicing medicine since before the WHI changed how we managed the hormonal needs of women at menopause.  She has plenty to say about the brilliance of and deficiences in the current system.  She speaks candidly about the gaps in care in the United States.  This conversation is eye-opening and Dr. J's honesty, refreshing.  Please listen, learn and share.   Find out more about Hello Alpha here: @helloalphamd and helloalpha.com.  Hello Alpha is a telemedicine healthcare platform in the US aimed at making great care accessable for people.  They have an eye to equality, especially for women.  ✨Want to know more about The Apollo wearable tech?  "Apollo is a great tool to not only increase your HRV, but improve emotional regulation and achieve deeper sleep. I would recommend it to anyone looking for more balance in their nervous system, or for women specifically dealing with symptoms related to menopause." apolloneuro.com/lovely for 10% off your first order for our listeners! ✨

Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine,  functional neurology and functional medicine.  Speaking to the topics of women's health around peri-menopause and menopause.  Today, Dr. Lovely is speaking with Storyteller and Best Selling Author Jessica Waite.  Her debut memoir is a shocking and yet heart warming read about the time after the sudden and unexpected passing of her husband, Sean.  She carries on bravely with a 9 year old son to raise.  She learns her husband was living a double life of sorts and makes her way forward.  All while navigating the choppy waters of perimenopause.  It's darkly funny and a page turner that will leave you inspired in the end.  I loved reading the book and it's available now.  The Widow's Guide to Dead Bastards and is available at your local library, community book store or your favourite online book shop.   You can find out more about Jessica Waite on IG @endless_stories_jess, on her website: https://www.jessicawaite.work

Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine,  functional neurology and functional medicine.  Speaking to the topics of women's health around peri-menopause and menopause.  Today, Dr. Lovely is speaking with Psychiatrist, Neuroscientist, Researcher and Entrepreneur Dr. David Rabin.   Vivid dreams as a child led Dr. Rabin into a career studying chronic stress and resilience, and the application of psychedelics to chronic disease.  We speak about how trauma changes the brain and how things like MDMA and ketamine can help break the patterns that leave us mentally and physically unwell.  Dr Rabin talks about touch therapy for stress management and how signalling safety to the brain is one of the most important things you can learn!  Please listen, learn and share.   You can find out more about Dr David Rabin on IG @drdavidrabin, on his podcast here: Psychedelic News Hour. ✨Want to know more about The Apollo wearable tech?  "Apollo is a great tool to not only increase your HRV, but improve emotional regulation and achieve deeper sleep. I would recommend it to anyone looking for more balance in their nervous system, or for women wanting help with symptoms related to menopause." apolloneuro.com/lovely for 10% off your first order for our listeners! ✨

Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine,  functional neurology and functional medicine.  Speaking to the topics of women's health around peri-menopause and menopause.  Today, Dr. Lovely wraps up this 3 part series on mental health with the most contemporary research we have on how perimenopause and menopause changes brain function.  This can result in anxiety. depression, loss of confidence, low self worth, paranoia, brain fog, insomia, and others.  Learn why and what you can do about it.  Please listen, learn and share.   ✨Want to know more about The Apollo wearable tech?  "Apollo is a great tool to not only increase your HRV, but improve emotional regulation and achieve deeper sleep. I would recommend it to anyone looking for more balance in their nervous system, or for women specifically dealing with symptoms related to menopause." apolloneuro.com/lovely for 10% off your first order for our listeners! ✨

Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine.  Speaking to the topics of women's health around peri-menopause and menopause.  Today, Dr. Lovely is sharing about the connection between low iron and other types of anemia with mental health.  This is a short episode packed with information.  Please listen, learn and share.  

Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine.  Speaking to the topics of women's health around peri-menopause and menopause.  Today, Dr. Lovely is sharing the details on how there is a link between inflammation and depression.  This might not just be a deficiency of serotonin!  This is excellent news because if inflammation is the cause of your depression, there is so much you can do to feel better!  Please listen, learn and share.  

Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine.  Speaking to the topics of women's health around peri-menopause and menopause.  Today, Dr. Lovely interviews Morgan Adams.  Morgan is a Holistic Sleep Coach who is on a mission to share sleep strategies with women.  She has had her own journey with sleep difficulties, which she shares in this conversation.  Morgan also gets granular on sleep tips and shares her wisdom to getting a great night's sleep.  Lots to learn in this episode, get ready to take notes!   Please listen, learn and share.  You can find Morgan Adams on IG @morganadams.wellness and on her website: morganadamswellness.com 

Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine.  Speaking to the topics of women's health around peri-menopause and menopause.  Today, Dr. Lovely interviews Journalist, Author, Podcaster and Online Wine Educator Natalie MacLean.  Her newest book, Wine Witch on Fire is one of Dr. Lovely's favourite reads in 2024 thus far!  It is a fantastic read that is as juicy and gripping as a great novel.  You can buy it here: www.WineWitchonFire.comNatalie shares plenty of sage wisdom in this interview!  She found herself being contacted by women asking "when does drinking wine become too much?" and wondered this for herself.  She shares her steps to getting a grip.  We talk about how a glass or three of wine is a common female stress relieving tactic which can become problematic at midlife.  Natalie gives us the details on low alcohol and no alcohol wines (she shares some faves!) as well as why some women feel they can no longer tolerate wine in perimenopause and menopause.  A fantastic conversation about a fascinating topic.    Please listen, learn and share.  You can find Natalie MacLean on IG @NatalieMacLeanWines and on her website: www.nataliemaclean.com

Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine.  Speaking to the topics of women's health around peri-menopause and menopause.  Today, Dr. Lovely is having a chat with Sex and Pleasure Coach Danielle Savory.   If you have wanted to hear how to embrace the desires of your life and how to experience more juiciness, more joy and happiness - this is the episode for you!  Please listen, learn and share.  You can find Danielle Savory on IG @thepracticeofpleasure, her podcast which is called "It's My Pleasure" and on her website:https://www.daniellesavory.com

Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine.  Speaking to the topics of women's health around peri-menopause and menopause.  Today, Dr. Lovely interviews Co-Founder and CEO of Midi Health.  Midi Health is a virtual care clinic offering easy to access options for appropriate expert care for women.  She and her team have prepared care protocols for women in the menopause transition and beyond.  This is how care should be everywhere!  Joanna is an inspiring person with a story that many of us can relate to.   Please listen, learn and share.  You can find Joanna Strober and Midi Health on IG @midihealth and on her website: joinmidi.com

Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine.  Speaking to the topics of women's health around peri-menopause and menopause.  Today, Dr. Lovely has an insightful conversation with Dr. Shivaune Wright - Naturopathic Doctor.  Dr Wright is passionate about women's health and how our mid-life shifts create a need to shift how we train.  Fuel, mindset and so much more. Please listen, learn and share.  You can find Dr. Wright on IG @dr.wright.nd and on her website: thrivingfamilies.ca