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Dry, irritated, and every lubricant burns or makes a mess? You're not alone. 91% of women say their libido changes in menopause.Andrea Donsky, nutritionist, author of Nourishing Menopause, 7x published menopause researcher and menopause educator, and co-founder of wearemorphus.com, sits down with Deborah Porteous, co-founder of The Pleasure Pods Company, who hit vaginal dryness in her early 50s and couldn't find a single product that didn't irritate her, ran everywhere, or ruined the sheets. So she and her partner Brian spent two years with a formulator and a team of plant scientists building something better: a 100% plant-based solid that melts at body temperature. This is the honest, slightly cheeky conversation about dryness, painful sex, and pleasure that most of us never got to have.Topics:Why vaginal dryness hits almost 40% of women in perimenopause and menopause, and why it's nothing to be embarrassed aboutThe difference between a lubricant, a vaginal moisturizer, and vaginal estrogen, and why it's not either/orWhat's inside Pleasure Pods and why the solid format mattersHow women are using the pods beyond intimacy: massage oil, face, dry skin, even travelWhy sexual wellness products for women are still so hard to advertise, and what that stigma costs usChapters:0:00 How a solid-to-liquid lubricant works (cold open demo)1:10 Libido in menopause: what almost 1,400 women told our survey5:00 Meet Deborah Porteous and the story behind Pleasure Pods9:30 Talking vaginal dryness on a pitch stage: the CHFA launchpad story13:00 Why so many lubricants burn, itch, or irritate after 5018:00 Mango, cocoa, and kokum butter: what's actually in the formula23:30 How to use it: palms, warm massage oil, face, and dry skin29:00 Lubricant vs vaginal moisturizer vs vaginal estrogen35:00 Cutting a pod into pieces for overnight vaginal moisture39:30 The stigma of marketing women's sexual wellness products44:00 Deborah's panel podcast and where to buy Pleasure PodsLearn more about Pleasure Pods here: https://thepleasurepods.com/Watch the interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/n1odK1pPdV8Send us Fan Mail ======Morphus: Menopause Reimagined

Known as the “Menopause Educator and Researcher” to her 350,000+ TikTok followers, Andrea Donsky is a nutritionist on a mission to change the conversation around perimenopause and menopause. Andrea is a 7X published menopause researcher and entrepreneur with 26 years of experience in health and wellness. She is a multi-award-winning influencer, media personality, speaker, and author of her brand new book: Nourishing Menopause: Powerful Nutrition and Lifestyle Strategies to Feel Your Best. She hosts the popular podcast Menopause Reimagined, appears as a Menopause Expert on television across North America, and has built the largest menopause focused TikTok community in Canada. Andrea is the founder of Morphus (wearemorphus.com), a platform that helps women Reimagine Menopause as a journey of empowerment. Through evidence informed nutrition, lifestyle strategies, and science backed supplements, Morphus supports women in feeling heard, validated, and confident in taking control of their health and symptoms.Follow Andrea on TikTok, Instagram and LinkedIn at @andreadonsky and @wearemorphus.https://www.wearemorphus.comhttps://www.facebook.com/WeAreMorphus/https://www.instagram.com/wearemorphus https://www.instagram.com/andreadonsky https://www.youtube.com/@wearemorphusAndrea's book Nourishing Menopause https://www.amazon.ca/Nourishing-Menopause-Nutrition-Lifestyle-Strategies/dp/1668061546/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.gY0ifErbmZLB6nS-hcc0n9BiV6HBlfqjuiKRmGEkQ_ZWIZhx7HRYv6PAR0rA2BlDF016vGDYmcAFZG-YtMdjQ9JTN8CExWI91UqSEpfkUNahpcK4_YtKD4riKs2oZ4VmDCx1tcjl9Otzwi9BREufvekgzjCCviWBdgkbQLiFWiAvZFJ1JpD9OzD6UVhoK3uHc5e6_zGmwEfQqKA4KG-3IlarphYQQlZymKu2UZweiE-PpFGQ1RfI8lp_4DJceqOAb56QumnVLlxumC5ovIPlfnbHeUL8Nr4VX4r7iEM86HE.vnk1_dsi7akjTRSoEf1VTAWPDzFNB0i5J9_S6ozI26I&dib_tag=se&gad_source=1&hvadid=587951424225&hvdev=c&hvexpln=0&hvlocphy=9001551&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=17976736036306979129--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=17976736036306979129&hvtargid=kwd-317090850945&hydadcr=22455_13336731&keywords=nourishing+menopause&mcid=30422e9fcd503acc94061c996cda53cd&qid=1780606689&sr=8-1Rejuve is a line of pelvic health and whole body health supporting supplements that are helping women have a daily poogasm, eliminate leaks and prolapse symptoms, and keep their vulvovaginal tissues supple and resilient. Get your Rejeuve Supplements https://rejeuve.com/ and use code Podcast to save 10% off your first order.Thank you so much for listening! I use fitness and movement to help women prevent and overcome pelvic floor challenges like incontinence and organ prolapse. There is help for women in all life stages! Every Woman Needs A Vagina Coach! Please make sure to LEAVE A REVIEW and SUBSCRIBE to the show for the best fitness and wellness advice south of your belly button. *******************I recommend checking out my comprehensive pelvic health education and fitness programs on my Buff Muff AppYou can also join my next 28 Day Buff Muff Challenge  https://www.vaginacoach.com/buffmuffIf you are feeling social you can connect with me… On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/VagCoachOn Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vaginacoach/On Twitter https://twitter.com/VaginaCoachOn The Web www.vaginacoach.comGet your Feel Amazing Vaginal Moisturizer Here 

If you're on a GLP-1 and nobody told you how to eat on it, this one's for you. We get into it in depth.Andrea Donsky, nutritionist, bestselling author of Nourishing Menopause, 7x published menopause researcher, menopause educator, and co-founder of wearemorphus.com, sits down with nutrition and fitness coach Natalie Bean, who is GLP-1 certified and has spent 31 years helping people change how they eat. If you're taking Ozempic, Mounjaro, or Wegovy, thinking about it, or you just want to take back control with food, Natalie walks through what actually protects your body. Spoiler: protein is not optional, and the scale is not the whole story.What you'll learn:Why a GLP-1 can cost you 25 to 40 percent of your weight as muscle, and how to push back with foodHow much protein women in perimenopause and menopause really need (and why it climbs on a GLP-1)Whether you'll gain the weight back when you stop, and what a maintenance dose actually doesThe GLP-1 side effects nobody warns you about, from dry mouth to constipation to brittle bonesWhy cardio is not the enemy, and where strength training and cortisol fit inChapters0:00 GLP-1 and muscle loss: the Mayo Clinic stat that stopped me0:48 Meet Natalie Bean and who GLP-1 meds are really for4:45 Food noise, sugar cravings, and insulin resistance after 409:45 Do you gain the weight back after stopping a GLP-1?14:10 How much protein you actually need on a GLP-119:40 GLP-1 side effects: dry mouth, digestion, bones, dehydration25:10 Fiber, constipation, and eating every 2 to 3 hours30:10 Why consistency beats variety when you start over35:10 Cortisol, cardio vs strength, and non-negotiable supplementsListen to this next:Tired of Fighting Food Cravings? Try This Instead: https://youtu.be/2PQxAbnll8sWork with Natalie: https://nutritionforeverinc.com/Send us Fan Mail ======Morphus: Menopause Reimagined

What if the brain fog, exhaustion, anxiety, bloating, hot flashes, sleep struggles, and weight gain you're experiencing in perimenopause aren't "just aging"… but signs your body is asking for a completely different kind of nourishment? In this empowering episode of The Girlfriend Doctor Show, Dr. Anna Cabeca sits down with nutritionist, menopause educator, and 7X published menopause researcher Andrea Donsky for a deeply validating conversation about the real science behind menopause symptoms—and what women can actually do to feel better. Andrea shares how her groundbreaking menopause research uncovered more than 103 symptoms associated with perimenopause and menopause, with many of the most common symptoms linked to brain health, cognition, anxiety, mood, and sleep. Together, Dr. Anna and Andrea unpack why so many women feel dismissed by healthcare providers and how nutrition, digestion, blood sugar balance, sleep, stress reduction, and targeted supplementation can dramatically improve quality of life. Andrea also introduces her BALANCE Blueprint from her new book Nourishing Menopause, a practical framework for supporting hormones, metabolism, gut health, and energy through midlife and beyond. In this episode, you'll learn: Why blood sugar balance is critical during perimenopause and menopause The surprising connection between gut health, hormones, mood, and brain fog How digestion changes in menopause—and why constipation, bloating, and inflammation increase Which foods and habits may worsen hot flashes, night sweats, and poor sleep The foundational supplements Andrea recommends for midlife women Why menopause symptoms are often misunderstood or dismissed by doctors How mindset, self-compassion, and education can transform the menopause experience If you've ever felt like "something is wrong" in your body but couldn't explain it, this conversation will help you feel seen, informed, and empowered with practical tools to support your Second Spring.   Key Timestamps: 00:01 – Why more women are finally talking openly about perimenopause Dr. Anna introduces the conversation around optimizing health during menopause and beyond. 01:52 – Andrea discovers there are over 100 menopause symptoms Andrea shares how her menopause research journey began and what surprised her most. 02:54 – The shocking link between menopause and mental health symptoms Discussion about anxiety, cognitive health, depression, and why women often feel "crazy" during hormonal shifts. 05:47 – What Andrea's doctor visit survey revealed The heartbreaking reality of women being dismissed, unheard, and misdiagnosed during perimenopause. 10:56 – What women are still not being told about menopause Andrea explains why "just exercise more and lose weight" is not enough. 13:40 – The BALANCE Blueprint for nourishing menopause Andrea breaks down her nutrition framework for supporting metabolism, hormones, gut health, and energy. 16:02 – Why blood sugar balance becomes essential in menopause Discussion on insulin resistance, PCOS, metabolism, and protein needs during midlife. 20:47 – How menopause changes digestion and gut health Andrea explains bloating, constipation, food sensitivities, inflammation, and the gut-brain connection. 26:58 – Nutrition strategies for better sleep and fewer hot flashes Why late-night eating, alcohol, chocolate, and blood sugar spikes may worsen symptoms. 32:56 – Andrea's foundational menopause supplements Magnesium, omega-3s, fiber, vitamin D, and why supplementation matters during hormonal shifts. 37:47 – Rapid-fire menopause wisdom and mindset shifts Andrea shares the habits, mindset changes, and self-care practices that transformed her own menopause journey. 42:27 – Where to find Andrea's book, resources, and menopause research Final thoughts on empowerment, pelvic health, and changing the menopause conversation together.   Memorable Quotes: "We found there are actually more than 103 symptoms associated with perimenopause and menopause." — Andrea Donsky "Nine out of the top ten menopause symptoms are brain health, cognitive health, and mental health related." — Andrea Donsky "You are the CEO of your body." — Anna Cabeca "We cannot do what we did before. We have to relearn how to nourish ourselves in this phase of life." — Andrea Donsky "You can't heal a body you hate." — Anna Cabeca "Menopause is a time of recalibration, not failure." — Andrea Donsky   Connect With Guest: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreadonsky TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@andreadonsky LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreadonsky/ Website: https://wearemorphus.com Book: https://nourishingmenopausebook.com Podcast: Menopause Reimagined   Connect With Dr. Anna: Website: https://dranna.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegirlfrienddoctor/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thegirlfrienddoctor TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drannacabeca Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegirlfrienddoctor

What if the brain fog, exhaustion, anxiety, bloating, hot flashes, sleep struggles, and weight gain you're experiencing in perimenopause aren't "just aging"… but signs your body is asking for a completely different kind of nourishment? In this empowering episode of The Girlfriend Doctor Show, Dr. Anna Cabeca sits down with nutritionist, menopause educator, and 7X published menopause researcher Andrea Donsky for a deeply validating conversation about the real science behind menopause symptoms—and what women can actually do to feel better. Andrea shares how her groundbreaking menopause research uncovered more than 103 symptoms associated with perimenopause and menopause, with many of the most common symptoms linked to brain health, cognition, anxiety, mood, and sleep. Together, Dr. Anna and Andrea unpack why so many women feel dismissed by healthcare providers and how nutrition, digestion, blood sugar balance, sleep, stress reduction, and targeted supplementation can dramatically improve quality of life. Andrea also introduces her BALANCE Blueprint from her new book Nourishing Menopause, a practical framework for supporting hormones, metabolism, gut health, and energy through midlife and beyond. In this episode, you'll learn: Why blood sugar balance is critical during perimenopause and menopause The surprising connection between gut health, hormones, mood, and brain fog How digestion changes in menopause—and why constipation, bloating, and inflammation increase Which foods and habits may worsen hot flashes, night sweats, and poor sleep The foundational supplements Andrea recommends for midlife women Why menopause symptoms are often misunderstood or dismissed by doctors How mindset, self-compassion, and education can transform the menopause experience If you've ever felt like "something is wrong" in your body but couldn't explain it, this conversation will help you feel seen, informed, and empowered with practical tools to support your Second Spring.   Key Timestamps: 00:01 – Why more women are finally talking openly about perimenopause Dr. Anna introduces the conversation around optimizing health during menopause and beyond. 01:52 – Andrea discovers there are over 100 menopause symptoms Andrea shares how her menopause research journey began and what surprised her most. 02:54 – The shocking link between menopause and mental health symptoms Discussion about anxiety, cognitive health, depression, and why women often feel "crazy" during hormonal shifts. 05:47 – What Andrea's doctor visit survey revealed The heartbreaking reality of women being dismissed, unheard, and misdiagnosed during perimenopause. 10:56 – What women are still not being told about menopause Andrea explains why "just exercise more and lose weight" is not enough. 13:40 – The BALANCE Blueprint for nourishing menopause Andrea breaks down her nutrition framework for supporting metabolism, hormones, gut health, and energy. 16:02 – Why blood sugar balance becomes essential in menopause Discussion on insulin resistance, PCOS, metabolism, and protein needs during midlife. 20:47 – How menopause changes digestion and gut health Andrea explains bloating, constipation, food sensitivities, inflammation, and the gut-brain connection. 26:58 – Nutrition strategies for better sleep and fewer hot flashes Why late-night eating, alcohol, chocolate, and blood sugar spikes may worsen symptoms. 32:56 – Andrea's foundational menopause supplements Magnesium, omega-3s, fiber, vitamin D, and why supplementation matters during hormonal shifts. 37:47 – Rapid-fire menopause wisdom and mindset shifts Andrea shares the habits, mindset changes, and self-care practices that transformed her own menopause journey. 42:27 – Where to find Andrea's book, resources, and menopause research Final thoughts on empowerment, pelvic health, and changing the menopause conversation together.   Memorable Quotes: "We found there are actually more than 103 symptoms associated with perimenopause and menopause." — Andrea Donsky "Nine out of the top ten menopause symptoms are brain health, cognitive health, and mental health related." — Andrea Donsky "You are the CEO of your body." — Anna Cabeca "We cannot do what we did before. We have to relearn how to nourish ourselves in this phase of life." — Andrea Donsky "You can't heal a body you hate." — Anna Cabeca "Menopause is a time of recalibration, not failure." — Andrea Donsky   Connect With Guest: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreadonsky TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@andreadonsky LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreadonsky/ Website: https://wearemorphus.com Book: https://nourishingmenopausebook.com Podcast: Menopause Reimagined   Connect With Dr. Anna: Website: https://dranna.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegirlfrienddoctor/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thegirlfrienddoctor TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drannacabeca Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegirlfrienddoctor

There's a lot of advice out there on how to fix, cure, hack, medicate, and manage menopause. Often, what we really need is nourishment, says this week's guest Andrea Donsky, RHN, author of Nourishing Menopause: Powerful Nutrition and Lifestyle Strategies to Feel Your Best. Andrea's 14‑year journey through perimenopause led her to blend naturopathic and conventional medicine into a complementary approach that focuses on gut health, nervous system regulation, blood sugar management, and other strategies that give your body, mind, and spirit what they need to thrive through and beyond the menopause transition. We dig into all of it—plus midlife identity, the power of community, and much more.Andrea Donsky is a menopause nutritionist, 7X published menopause researcher, certified perimenopause and menopause health coach, and author known as the “Menopause Researcher” to her 350,000+ TikTok followers. She founded Morphus, hosts the Menopause Reimagined podcast, and is the author of Nourishing Menopause: Powerful Nutrition and Lifestyle Strategies to Feel Your Best. You can learn more about her and her work, and find her book at andreadonsky.comJoin us at Feisty Fest September 18-20, 2026: https://feisty.co/events/feisty-fest/Sign up for our FREE Feisty 40+ newsletter: https://feisty.co/feisty-40/Learn More about our 2026 Feisty Events, including Bike Camps and Cycling Trips: https://feisty.co/events/Follow Us on Instagram:Feisty Menopause: @feistymenopauseHit Play Not Pause Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/807943973376099Support our Partners:Midi Health: You Deserve to Feel Great. Book your virtual visit today at https://www.joinmidi.com/Previnex: Get 20% off your order with code FEISTYBRAIN at https://www.previnex.com/ Wahoo: Use the code FEISTY2026 to get a free Headwind Smart Fan (value $300) with the purchase of a Wahoo KICKR RUN at https://shorturl.at/WVhdrCozy Earth: Use Code HITPLAY at https://cozyearth.com/ for up to 20% off

The Menopause Mastery Show | How Menopause Health Research Is Failing Women: Why So Many Symptoms Are Missed | Episode 280 with Andrea Donsky

The Menopause Mastery Show | How Menopause Health Research Is Failing Women: Why So Many Symptoms Are Missed | Episode 280 with Andrea Donsky

Andrea Donsky is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist with over 20 years of experience in health and wellness, a published menopause researcher, and the founder of Morphus. She is the author of Nourishing Menopause (Simon and Schuster) and Unjunk Your Junk Food, and the host of the Menopause Reimagined podcast, where she shares the latest science, real-talk strategies, and tools to help women thrive through perimenopause and menopause.Andrea shares her own perimenopause story, the messages from readers that brought her to tears, and the work still ahead for menopause education and care. If you have ever wondered "what is happening to me," this one is for you.In this episode:The emotional reality behind a bestsellerWhy women bought this book so fast, and the education gap it closesAndrea's own search for answers in perimenopauseThe tools in the toolbox: nutrition, lifestyle, supplements, mindset, exercise, and hormones, if you choose that pathA reminder that your voice, your experience, and your health all matterGet the book and join the community at wearemorphus.com. If it helped you, please leave a review so another woman can find it too.Amazon Canada: https://amzn.to/4r2IDz3 Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4rFj7jk Send us Fan Mail ======Morphus: Menopause Reimagined

Today, I'm joined by Andrea Donsky, a powerhouse nutritionist, menopause advocate, and author of the groundbreaking new book Nourishing Menopause. In our conversation, Andrea opens up about her deeply personal journey—how experiencing her first hot flash as a nutrition expert pushed her into years of curiosity, research, and ultimately, a mission to reimagine menopause as both a challenge and an opportunity. Episode Timestamps: Welcome, show intro, and purpose ... 00:00:00 Lack of menopause awareness and connecting symptoms ... 00:07:02 Mainstream vs. holistic menopause approaches ... 00:09:09 Surveying thousands of women and symptom discovery ... 00:11:16 Validating unusual menopause symptoms ... 00:13:41 Impact on relationships and the workplace ... 00:21:04 Early onset, variability, and importance of hormonal testing ... 00:25:32 Key takeaways: you're not alone, support exists ... 00:28:16 Ovarian aging and overall health ... 00:29:47 Shifts in women's health research ... 00:32:11 Designing impactful, diverse menopause surveys ... 00:33:41 Andrea's “Nourishing Menopause” book philosophy ... 00:35:12 Nourishment, longevity, and healthspan ... 00:37:23 Risks of muscling through menopause ... 00:39:52 Insulin resistance: causes, signs, and management ... 00:45:57 Meal timing, fasting, and metabolic flexibility ... 00:51:06 Personalized health testing and nutrition ... 00:56:0 Soy/phytoestrogen controversy ... 00:58:08 BALANCE blueprint and nutrition pillars ... 01:01:18 Managing stress, nervous system, and reframing menopause ... 01:05:31 Andrea's non-negotiables and top practical tips ... 01:09:11 Our Amazing Sponsors: LongeFera by Regenerive - Most cheap Ashwagandha is bulked up with stems and leaves to inflate the “actives.” Those parts can bring compounds you don't actually want in your body. LongeFera — fixes that with a root-only extract containing four newly identified bioactives, the ASHX4 Complex. Visit regenerive.co and use code NAT25 for 25% off. Micro-BOOST (Humic Mineral Complex) by BEAM Minerals - A concentrated liquid humic formula that binds and removes toxins like heavy metals, mold, and pollutants—working fast with just a daily shot. Head to http://www.beamminerals.com/NAT20, use code NAT20, and get 20% off your first order. CP1 Pure Collagen Peptides by Puori — a clean, unflavored collagen that supports connective tissue, joints, and skin elasticity with a unique amino acid profile your body actually uses, plus Nat's Links: YouTube Channel Join My Membership Community Sign up for My Newsletter Instagram Dr. Bill Lawrence Episode

Andrea Donsky is a registered holistic nutritionist with 20+ years of experience, a published menopause researcher, the co- founder of Morphus, the host of this podcast, Menopause Reimagined, and the author of Nourishing Menopause (Simon & Schuster) and Unjunk Your Junk Food.In this episode, Andrea sits down with Dr. Amie Hornaman, "The Thyroid Fixer," to unpack what happens to your thyroid in perimenopause and menopause. If you've been told your labs are "normal," but you still feel exhausted, foggy, freezing cold, and like your body isn't your own, this conversation is for you. Dr. Amie introduces a term every woman over 40 should know: thyropause.What you'll learn:Why so many perimenopause symptoms are actually undiagnosed thyroid issuesWhat thyropause is and why Hashimoto's often switches on after 40The five thyroid labs to ask your doctor for (and what to do if they refuse)Why T4-only medications like Synthroid may not be enough on their ownHow to find a provider who actually understands thyroid hormone replacementChapters:0:00   Why your thyroid tanks after 40 (thyropause explained)2:00   Welcome back to Menopause Reimagined & meet Dr. Amie Hornaman5:10   What the thyroid actually does (from hair loss to heart rate)8:45   Hypothyroidism vs hyperthyroidism: which one hits women hardest12:00  Thyropause: the perimenopause and Hashimoto's connection16:15  1 in 8 women? Why the real number is closer to 1 in 419:25  Medically gaslit: Andrea's story of being dismissed by her doctor23:40  The thyroid tests your doctor probably isn't ordering (TSH, free T3, reverse T3, TPO, TG)28:30  T3 vs T4: why Synthroid alone may not be enough33:45  Why you can stay on thyroid medication for life (and why that's okay)38:10  Finding the right dose: the trial-and-error reality42:25  Inside The Thyroid Fix book and Fixer Formulas supplements47:00  Where to find Dr. Amie and grab the bookLinks:The Thyroid Fix: The No-Nonsense Guide to Fix Fatigue, Fogginess, and Fat That Won't Budge https://amzn.to/3PrfxvrLearn more about Dr. Amie Hornaman here: https://dramie.com/Send us Fan Mail ======Morphus: Menopause Reimagined

Today, I'm delighted to reconnect with nutritionist, Andrea Donsky. Andrea is a well-respected media personality, speaker, author, researcher, and host of the Menopause Reimagined podcast, on which I have been a guest twice. In our conversation, we discuss her new book and speak at length about her motivation for writing about nourishment for mind, body, and spirit. We explore why food suddenly feels like it's working against you, and why our nutrition truly needs to change in midlife. We cover symptom-specific nutrition, including a detailed discussion of hot flashes, the importance of fiber, and navigating weight-loss resistance as a Gen X-er. We also talk about the weight and shame imprinting that many of our generation experienced, followed by a rapid-fire conversation around magnesium, protein, alcohol, and more. Join us for today's transparent, honest, and real conversation with Andrea Donsky.  Andrea's book, Nourishing Menopause: Powerful Nutrition and Lifestyle Strategies to Feel Your Best, will be published in May. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: Why Andrea took a mind, body, and spirit approach to nourishment in her book Andrea shares her experience of gaining and losing weight in midlife, despite making no changes to her diet or exercise routine How perimenopause can go unrecognized for years—even for a nutritionist Why what worked before may no longer work in midlife, and how Andrea had to relearn how to eat, exercise, and think  The lack of education and stigma that shaped the Gen X menopause experience Why balancing blood sugar becomes foundational in midlife The link between insulin resistance and factors like stress, poor sleep, diet, visceral fat, and hormonal changes  How undereating can worsen weight-loss resistance Andrea shares her “balance blueprint” for blood sugar in midlife Bio: Andrea Donsky Andrea Donsky is a nutritionist, 7X Published Menopause Researcher & Entrepreneur with 26 years of experience in health and wellness. She is a respected multi-award-winning influencer, media personality, speaker, and author. Andrea hosts the podcast “Menopause Reimagined,” and she is the co-founder of www.wearemorphus.com, a company that empowers women to feel heard and supported as they go through perimenopause and menopause. Her book, Nourishing Menopause: Powerful Nutrition and Lifestyle Strategies to Feel Your Best, published by Simon and Schuster, is out now. Connect with Cynthia Thurlow   Follow on X, Instagram & LinkedIn Check out Cynthia's website Submit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com Join other like-minded women in a supportive, nurturing community: The Midlife Pause/Cynthia Thurlow  Cynthia's Menopause Gut Book is on presale now! Cynthia's Intermittent Fasting Transformation Book The Midlife Pause Supplement Line Connect with Andrea Donsky On her website Order Andrea's new book, Nourishing Menopause. On TikTok and Instagram We Are Morphus on Instagram

What if everything you're feeling… actually makes sense? In this powerful episode of Transforming 45, Lisa sits down with Andrea Donsky—nutritionist, 7x published menopause researcher, and co-founder of Morphus—to break open the conversation women were never taught to have. From the shocking reality that menopause is completely absent from school curriculum to the 100+ symptoms most women don't even know exist, this conversation is equal parts validating, eye-opening, and empowering. If you've ever thought “I don't feel like myself anymore”—this episode is for you. What You'll Learn: Why menopause education is still missing globally The 103+ symptoms of perimenopause (beyond hot flashes) Why so many women feel dismissed by healthcare providers The emotional impact of body changes (and how to navigate it) How to communicate what's happening—to doctors, partners, and yourself Why “you don't have to suffer” can feel so uncomfortable (and why it matters) The #1 place to start if you want to feel better now Key Moments: The moment Lisa's pants didn't do up—and what it revealed Phantom smells, itchy ears, and symptoms no one talks about The cultural conditioning that equates success with suffering Why menopause is impacting your relationships more than you think The power of naming what's happening in your body Key Takeaways: You are not broken. You are not alone. And you do not have to suffer. Connect with Lisa: Website: https://www.liberatedmenopause.caInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lboateFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/leaninfindyourwayhome/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/245092311417467  Email: lisa@liberatedmenopause.ca Free Guide: How To Reignite Your Purpose Without Feeling Overwhelmed or Guilty Connect with Andrea Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn: @andreadonsky @wearemorphus

Welcome to Quick Hits — where we bring you the most impactful moments from past episodes in under 15 minutes. Today's clip comes from one of our most replayed conversations. If you want the full episode, check the link in the description below. Listen to the full episode: https://karenmartel.com/blogs/podcast/breaking-the-silence-andrea-donsky-on-103-menopause-symptoms-and-taking-control Known as the "Menopause Educator and Researcher" to her 340,000+ TikTok followers, Andrea Donsky is a nutritionist on a mission to change the conversation around perimenopause and menopause. Her new book "Nourishing Menopause: Powerful Nutrition and Lifestyle Strategies to Feel Your Best" comes out May 5th! Our conversation explores the role of nutrition, lifestyle changes, and supplements in managing symptoms, with a particular focus on personalized intermittent fasting. We also share strategies you can use for improving sleep quality and discuss self-advocacy in healthcare settings. In this episode: How Andrea redefines menopause conversations through education and advocacy. Why menopause and perimenopause symptoms are often misunderstood by the medical community. Lesser-known menopause symptoms, including dizziness. Why education and openness are crucial for future generations in navigating menopause. How nutrition and lifestyle changes help manage menopause symptoms effectively. Why sleep is often overlooked but crucial in menopause care. How Andrea's upcoming research publication contributes to menopause education. Why fatigue, brain fog, and sleep issues are top menopause symptoms. How Andrea's personal menopause journey influences her advocacy work. Why weight gain is a primary concern for many menopausal women. How personalized fasting methods can address individual menopause needs. Why maintaining a dark, cool room improves sleep quality during menopause. How specific supplements can enhance sleep quality for menopausal women. Why consistent sleep routines and avoiding blue light are beneficial. Why it's important to be prepared with symptoms and questions for medical appointments.   Andrea on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@andreadonsky     Sponsors Get 20% off your Cozy Earth Bed Sheet with coupon code HORMONES     Are you in perimenopause or postmenopause and struggling with symptoms—but not getting the support you deserve? At Midlife Solutions, we specialize in hormone optimization for women in midlife. Our all-female clinical team offers telehealth care across all 50 U.S. states, with the ability to prescribe bioidentical estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and thyroid medication.   Book your FREE Hormone Discovery Call Find out what's really driving your symptoms and what your next best steps are.   Visit the website: https://karenmartel.com   Shop the Midlife Solutions Store Over-the-counter bioidentical hormone creams and oils — no prescription needed. Including: • Progesterone • Estrogen Face Cream • Vaginal Moisturizer and more!   Take the Hormone Quiz Discover hidden hormone imbalances that could be driving your symptoms. Get personalized results (and yes, they may surprise you).   Women's Peptide Weight Loss Program Clinically guided, hormone-aware weight loss for midlife women.   Midlife RESET HRT Program A complete, supportive approach to hormone replacement therapy in midlife.   Your host: Karen Martel Certified Hormone Specialist, Transformational Nutrition Coach, & Weight Loss Expert   Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

In this episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely welcomes back friend Andrea Donsky, the nutritionist, author, podcaster and seven-time published menopause researcher known to her 350,000 TikTok followers as the "Menopause Educator and Researcher." Did you know there are 103 documented menopause symptoms?  Andrea shares groundbreaking updates to her peer-reviewed research published in the Journal of Menopause, including the stunning finding that hot flashes are no longer even among the top ten most common symptoms (and yet, medicine guidelines still use it as the benchmark for when a woman is in menopause.) Andrea and Dr. Lovely discuss medical dismissal, the surprising reality of phantom smells like burning toast, and why under-eating actually raises cortisol and increases belly fat. Finally, we talk about Andrea's new book:   Nourishing Menopause, is available now from Simon and Schuster. Listeners are encouraged to visit wearemorphus.com to contribute to her ongoing research and help change the conversation for women everywhere. Follow Andrea on TikTok and Instagram @andreadonsky and @wearemorphus to learn more.   Episode Highlights: - Why hot flashes fell from number ten to number eleven on the symptom list - The shocking average of thirty-one symptoms per woman, many of them brain-based (especially the top ten!) - How phantom smells affect nearly three quarters of women - Why being gentler with yourself is essential for managing stress   Andrea's new book, Nourishing Menopause, is available now from Simon and Schuster. Listeners are encouraged to visit wearemorphus.com to contribute to her ongoing research and help change the conversation for women everywhere. Follow Andrea on TikTok and Instagram @andreadonsky and @wearemorphus to learn more. TikTok: @andreadonksy and @wearemorphus Instagram: @andreadonsky and @wearemorphus Thank you to our sponsors for this episode:

Andrea Donsky is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist with over 20 years of experience in health & wellness, a published menopause researcher, and the founder of Morphus. She is the author of Nourishing Menopause (Simon and Schuster) and Unjunk Your Junk Food, and the host of the Menopause Reimagined podcast, where she shares the latest science, real-talk strategies, and tools to help women thrive through perimenopause and menopause.If you've ever been told it's just stress, just aging, or just in your head, this episode and Andrea's new book are what you've been waiting for.In this very personal solo episode, Andrea shares the story behind her brand-new book, "Nourishing Menopause: Powerful Nutrition and Lifestyle Strategies to Feel Your Best." After 14 years in perimenopause (11 of them not even knowing it), she knew women like us deserved better. This book is the roadmap she wished existed when she was sitting on her couch, counting hot flashes or Googling symptoms at 3 AM.What you'll learn in this episode:The 103+ symptoms of perimenopause and menopause your doctor probably never mentionedWhy phantom smells, anxiety, and digestive issues are often hormonal (not "in your head")The 17 reasons women gain weight in midlife (and why eating less isn't the answer)Andrea's personal story with anxiety, panic attacks, OCD, PTSD, and Hashimoto's thyroiditisWhy weight training matters more than cardio and how to start Chapters: 0:00 Why I Wrote Nourishing Menopause 1:30 The 103+ Symptoms Most Women Never Hear 3:10 Phantom Smells and Symptoms Doctors Dismiss 4:50 Why 1 in 5 Women Doesn't Know Her Stage 6:35 17 Real Reasons We Gain Weight 8:50 Stress, Anxiety, and Hashimoto's 11:15 Sleep, Protein, and Hormone-Supportive Eating 13:25 Why Weight Training Is QueenGet your copy of Nourishing Menopause here: www.nourishingmenopausebook.comDownload the resources mentioned in the book: https://wearemorphus.com/pages/book-resources  Send us Fan Mail ======Morphus: Menopause Reimagined

I am so excited to welcome back my dear friend and colleague Andrea Donsky — nutritionist, researcher, and author of her brand new book Nourishing Menopause. Andrea has spent the last two years deep in the research, and this conversation did not disappoint.   What We Cover in This Episode: Andrea's personal perimenopause wake-up call — despite being a nutritionist for 17+ years, she knew almost nothing about what was happening in her own body The results of her landmark survey with over 20,000 women and 5,300+ responses — and why hot flashes didn't even crack the top 10 most common symptoms The actual top 10: fatigue, brain fog, sleep issues, memory loss, anxiety, loss of libido, lack of concentration, joint pain, and lack of patience The surprising and lesser-known symptoms women never connect to perimenopause — phantom smells (burning is #1!), itchy ears, cold flashes, vertigo, and tinnitus Why weight gain isn't in the top 10 symptom-wise, but ranks top 3 in quality of life impact — and the 17 different reasons Andrea uncovered in Chapter 5 of why we gain weight during this transition (spoiler: it is not your fault) The importance of relearning everything — how to eat, sleep, move, and even how to manage your relationship and your stress — for this new version of your body My thoughts on the gut microbiome in perimenopausal women and why the same commensal bacteria keep showing up depleted in our stool testing Top supplements Andrea recommends specifically for women in perimenopause and menopause: magnesium (bisglycinate and threonate), omega-3s, fiber, Vitamin D + K2/K7, and creatine (yes, for brain AND muscle!) The fiber conversation — why most of us are getting less than half of what we need, and how Andrea's supplement Fibers makes it easier without the digestive upset Protein intake: a practical formula for how much you actually need based on your body weight (not a blanket 150g-for-everyone recommendation) Why the nervous system — not the endocrine system — is the #1 system affected by the 103+ reported menopause symptoms The role of cortisol and chronic stress, and why managing it requires specificity and honesty (not just "reduce your stress") The beautiful reframe: perimenopause and menopause as a time of reassessment, reclaiming, and stepping into who you've always been Community, pickleball, and why finding your people outside your family matters more than ever for longevity   Toronto Listeners — Live Event Alert! Andrea is hosting Perimenopause, Menopause and Beyond: The Conversation We Need to Have on May 7th in the Toronto area.  Grab your ticket HERE — this episode airs May 4th so you have time!   Let's dive in! Thank you for joining us today. If you could rate, review & subscribe, it would mean the world to me! While you're at it, take a screenshot and tag me @jennpike to share on Instagram – I'll re-share that baby out to the community & once a month I'll be doing a draw from those re-shares and send the winner something special! Click here to listen: Apple Podcasts – CLICK HERESpotify – CLICK HERE Connect with Guest - Instagram | @andreadonsky Instagram | @wearemorphus TikTok | @andreadonsky Website | wearemorphus.com Nourishing Menopause Book | Preorder HERE   This episode is sponsored by: withinUs | Use the code JENNPIKE20 at withinus.ca for a limited time to save 20% off your first order and 20% off your first subscription order St. Francis | Go to stfrancisherbfarm.com and save 15% off your all your orders with code JENNPIKE15  Eversio Wellness | Go to eversiowellness.com/discount/jennpike15 and save 15% off every order with code JENNPIKE15 /// not available for "subscribe & save" option Free Resources: Free Perimenopause Support Guide | jennpike.com/perimenopausesupport Free Blood Work Guide | jennpike.com/bloodworkguide The Simplicity Sessions Podcast | jennpike.com/podcast Get 20% on thewalkingpad.com using code "JENNPIKE20" Metabolic Guide | jennpike.com/metabolic-guide Get discounts at happybumco.com using code "JENNPIKE" *code doesn't apply with Black Friday sale* Programs: Ignite: Your 8-Week Body Transformation Program | https://jennpike.com/ignite The Peri & Menopause Project  - Join the Waitlist | jennpike.com/theperimenopauseproject Synced Virtual Fitness Studio | jennpike.com/synced Services: Work With Jenn | https://jennpike.com/work-with-jenn/ Functional Testing | jennpike.com/testing-packages Business Mentorship | The Audacious Woman Mentorship:  jennpike.com/theaudaciouswoman Connect with Jenn: Instagram | @jennpike Facebook | @thesimplicityproject YouTube | Simplicity TV Website | The Simplicity Project Inc. Have a question? Send it over to hello@jennpike.com and I'll do my best to share helpful insights, thoughts and advice.

Are you doing all the "right" things… eating well, exercising, maybe even taking supplements, but still gaining weight or not feeling like yourself? We cover: Why midlife weight gain is can be due to 17 different reasons The surprising number of menopause symptoms most women are never warned about The 4 foundational supplements that can support your brain, bones, and metabolism How your mindset can literally impact your symptoms, and even your lifespan The simple nutrition shifts that can stabilize blood sugar, reduce cravings, and support muscle    Known as the "Menopause Educator and Researcher" to her 350,000+ TikTok followers, Andrea Donsky is a nutritionist on a mission to change the conversation around perimenopause and menopause. Andrea is a 7X published menopause researcher and entrepreneur with 26 years of experience in health and wellness. She hosts the popular podcast "Menopause Reimagined," appears as a Menopause Expert on television across North America. Andrea is the founder of Morphus (wearemorphus.com), a platform that helps women Reimagine Menopause as a journey of empowerment.  Her new book, Nourishing Menopause: Powerful Nutrition and Lifestyle Strategies to Feel Your Best, is published by Simon and Schuster and is available now for preorder. It will be released on May 5, 2026. Book: Nourishing Menopause: Powerful Nutrition and Lifestyle Strategies to Feel Your Best https://amzn.to/49sIixM Participate in menopause research: https://wearemorphus.com/pages/research-surveys 15% off Morphus Supplements with code ZORA here: https://wearemorphus.com/zorabenhamou Past episode 100+ Symptoms of Menopause Contact Andrea Donsky: TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@andreadonsky Instagram: https://instagram.com/wearemorphus YouTube: https://tiktok.com/@wearemorphus Website: https://wearemorphus.com/   Give thanks to our sponsors: Try Vitali skincare. 20% off with code ZORA here - https://vitaliskincare.com Get Primeadine spermidine by Oxford Healthspan. 15% discount with code ZORA ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.oxfordhealthspan.com/ZORA Get Mitopure Urolithin A by Timeline. 20% discount with code ZORA at https://timeline.com/zora Try MitoQ for optimal mitochondrial health. Code ZORA for 20% off https://mitoq.com/zora   Join the Hack My Age community on: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hackmyage Facebook Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Hack My Age⁠     Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠   Biohacking Menopause Private Women's Only Support Group: https://hackmyage.com/biohacking-menopause-membership/ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠HackMyAge⁠    Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HackMyAge.com⁠    For partnership inquiries: https://www.category3.ca/  Some episodes of Hack My Age are supported by partners whose products or services may be discussed during the show. The host may receive compensation or earn a minor commission if you purchase through affiliate links at no extra cost to you. All opinions shared are those of the host and guests, based on personal experience and research, and do not necessarily represent the views of any sponsor. Sponsorships do not imply medical endorsement or approval by any healthcare provider featured on this podcast.

Andrea Donsky is here! An incredible nutritionist and menopause expert with over 25 years in health and wellness, Andrea has an amazing new book, Nourishing Menopause. This book serves as a  vital resource that  empowers women to understand and advocate for themselves, reminding them they are not alone. We discuss the true meaning of the title: “I see you, I hear you, and and I'm here to embrace you with a big hug!"As co-founder of WeAreMorphous.com, she helps women reimagine menopause through education and support. Andrea also hosts the podcast Menopause Reimagined and engages with over 350,000 followers on TikTok. A published researcher, she is committed to transforming the conversation around menopause.In our chat, we delve into her personal journey through menopause, exploring how her experiences deepen her understanding and compassion for others.

You walked out of another appointment feeling unheard. Here's how to flip the next one. In this week's episode of Menopause Reimagined, Andrea Donsky, nutritionist, published menopause researcher, educator, author, and co-founder of wearemorphus.com, sits down with Shirley Weir, founder of Menopause Chicks and one of the original voices in the menopause conversation. Shirley has spent over a decade moderating questions from a community of more than 60,000 women, and she's distilled what she's learned into a practical framework called Script Tips, designed to help you stop being dismissed at the doctor's office and start getting the answers you actually need. This is the conversation every woman in perimenopause and menopause needs before her next appointment. What you'll learn: Why over half of women leave their health appointments feeling dismissed (and the two reasons they went in the first place)Shirley's Script Tips framework: the exact language to use when you walk into the roomWhy "impact" is the single most important word you can say to your doctorWhat's actually covered under Canada's new menopause hormone therapy Pharmacare program (BC and Manitoba launched March 2026)How preventing UTIs in menopause may help reduce dementia misdiagnosesChapters:0:00 Why Women Feel Dismissed at Doctor Visits in Perimenopause 3:15 How Shirley Weir Built Menopause Chicks (And Why It Started in 2012) 8:00 Why "Doctor Google" Wasn't Enough: The Information Gap 12:30 Speak Menopause: Why the Right Vocabulary Changes Everything 17:00 Don't Blame Everything on Perimenopause (Phantom Smells, Swelling, More)21:30 Script Tips: The Method That Flips Your Doctor Appointment 28:30 The Impact Statement: The One Thing Most Women Forget to Say 34:00 Free Menopause Hormone Therapy in Canada: BC and Manitoba Pharmacare 39:30 UTI Prevention in Postmenopause (And the Dementia Connection) 43:30 Tell Three People: The Grassroots Movement Changing Menopause

In this episode, I welcome Andrea Donsky back to discuss her new book, "Nourishing Menopause." Together, we explore how menopause is more than just hot flashes and night sweats, revealing that there are over 100 symptoms, many of which often go unrecognized. Andrea shares her personal journey, surprising research findings, and the importance of acknowledging these symptoms to help women feel validated and empowered.The conversation dives deep into nutrition, gut health, movement, and the power of mindset. She emphasizes how simple dietary and lifestyle changes, along with proactive stress management, can make a significant impact on women's experiences during perimenopause and menopause. Both speakers highlight the need for women to advocate for themselves, seek supportive healthcare, and use both data and self-awareness to navigate this life phase.If you or someone you love is going through menopause, this episode is packed with practical tips, reassurance, and motivation to thrive during this transition. Share the episode with friends and family, and don't forget to check out Andrea's "Nourishing Menopause" for further resources and strategies to help you feel your best!Dr. Navaz HabibEmail: podcast@healthupgraded.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrNavazHabib/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drnavazhabib/LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/drnavazhabibAndrea DonskyWebsite: https://andreadonsky.com/

You used to digest everything. Now a salad wrecks you. If perimenopause changed your gut overnight, this one's for you.Andrea Donsky, nutritionist, published menopause researcher, menopause educator, author, and co-founder of wearemorphus.com sits down with nurse practitioner and bestselling author Cynthia Thurlow to unpack the gut-hormone connection nobody warned us about. Cynthia's brand new book, The Menopause Gut (out April 28), is the paradigm-shifting guide to why 94% of perimenopausal women suddenly have digestive issues, and what to actually do about it.What you'll learn:Why you can't digest food properly if you're stressed (and the 4-breath trick that changes it)What the estrobolome is and how it's recycling your estrogen in ways that make bloating worseThe fiber mistake that's making your gut feel worse, not betterWhy your gut suddenly looks more like a man's after menopauseHow PCOS and perimenopause collide (and why it's not "over" when your period stops)The difference between intermittent fasting and "digestive rest" and which one works better in midlifeChapters:0:00 Cynthia's Morocco Story: When Perimenopause Broke Her Gut 2:10 Why Gut Health Gets Worse in Perimenopause and Menopause 6:32 Digestion Starts in the Brain: The Parasympathetic Connection 11:10 Estrogen, Histamine, and Why You Suddenly React to Foods 15:58 Postbiotics 101: Butyrate, Urolithin A, and Short-Chain Fatty Acids 21:30 Fiber, Bloating, and Why You Can't Just Jump to 30 Grams a Day 26:15 The Gut-Bone Connection Nobody Talks About 29:58 Sleep, Stress, and the Cortisol-Constipation Loop 34:42 The Vagus Nerve: Your Gut-Brain Superhighway 39:00 Intermittent Fasting vs Digestive Rest: What Changed Her Mind 42:50 PCOS, Insulin Resistance, and Menopause: The Missing Conversation 46:40 Where to Find Cynthia and The Menopause Gut Book

In this interview, Andrea Donsky, a nutritionist, published menopause researcher, menopause educator, author, and co-founder of wearemorphus.com, discusses PCOS and HRT with Dr. Felice Gersh, an integrative gynecologist and women's health expert specializing in hormones, menopause, and the connection between lifestyle and hormonal balance.Topics:Going back to basics with menstruation, periods, cycles, and PCOS.How the female moon rhythm relates to all body systems and hormonal cycles, not just fertility and reproduction, including metabolic and immune functions.The connection between PCOS and inflammation. Why having an imbalance of estradiol (deficient), progesterone (deficient), and progesterone (too abundant) creates a cascade of health issues, including but not limited to insulin resistance and high blood pressure, as well as accelerated aging and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, etc.It's not all bad news; by cycling hormones at physiological doses (equivalent to a younger woman), many chronic health conditions can be prevented or delayed.Discussion around GLP-1 and estradiol, as well as fertility and pregnancy outcomes.Windows of time where hormone replacement can and should happen, and how the data from the Women's Health Initiative is still skewing the data for these recommendations.Why Prempro is still dangerous despite the removal of the black label warning on hormone therapy.What you need to know about bleeding and HRT.Links:Learn more about Dr. Felice Gersh's Practice, Integrative Medical Group of Irvine https://integrativemgi.com/Send us Fan Mail ======Morphus: Menopause Reimagined

In this interview, Andrea Donsky, a nutritionist, published menopause researcher, menopause educator, author, and co-founder of wearemorphus.com, discusses the challenges women face in the workplace during perimenopause and menopause with Lisa Boate, a menopause consultant, workplace educator, and host of the Transforming 45 podcast. Topics:Lisa's journey from educator to menopause coach.The cost to businesses and organizations of losing female "assets" during perimenopause and menopause.When we are in perimenopause and menopause, our ability to handle stress isn't what it used to be, and tips for setting boundaries to help us.Changing the shoulds and expectations we were raised with.How a coach can help you move through the overwhelm of making decisions about big changes in your life.Understanding the ways in which we can impact the world without feeling frustrated that we aren't enough.Reflecting on who we want to be in the next phase of our lives.Pushing for policy change in businesses and organizations, so we don't have to advocate for ourselves when we're already feeling overwhelmed.Building alliances with male leadership.Creating open dialogue in our personal relationships, marriages, and relationships with our children, because these types of communications often weren't modeled for us in our families.Providing education on perimenopause and menopause as part of the high school curriculum is particularly important. Learn more about Lisa Boate at https://www.liberatedmenopause.ca/Send us Fan Mail ======Morphus: Menopause Reimagined

Has your libido disappeared? You're not alone. Listen to this interview to learn why and what you can do about it.Andrea Donsky, nutritionist, published menopause researcher, menopause educator, author, and co-founder of wearemorphus.com, interviews Dr. Diane Mueller. Dr. Mueller is a naturopathic doctor and board-certified sexologist with two doctoral degrees and over 15 years of clinical experience helping more than 30,000 couples restore libido and intimacy. She founded the Hot and Modern Monogamy Club, wrote Want to Want It, and hosts the Libido Lounge podcast.Topics:Breaking the taboo around pain, pleasure, and desire in perimenopause and menopauseThe importance of pleasure, desire, and why they are essential for overall well-beingKeeping excitement alive in long-term and monogamous relationships Questioning traditional vs open relationship models and how communication makes them workHow to express your needs clearly in a relationshipThe impact of physical, personal, and interpersonal factors on libidoKey differences in arousal and desire between men and womenWhy women need to feel “in their bodies” and the role of foreplay in arousalPractical libido support strategies, habits, and prioritizationApproaching communication without blame, shame, or pressureThe evolution of relationships and intimacy across different life stagesReintroducing play, removing expectations, and reducing pressure around sexPhysical changes, including circulation, pelvic floor health, and tissue healthInterstitial cystitis symptoms and their impact on intimacyLearn more about Dr. Diane Mueller here.Send us Fan Mail ======Morphus: Menopause Reimagined

So many symptoms in perimenopause and menopause can be traced back to hormones, including sex hormones and the thyroid. In this episode, we take a deep dive into thyroid health and PCOS, and we touch on bone health. Andrea Donsky, nutritionist, published menopause researcher, menopause educator, author of Nourishing Menopause, and co-founder of wearemorphus.com, interviews with Dr. Damola Aje, a board-certified endocrinologist who specializes in PCOS, thyroid disorders, and menopause.Topics:Thyroid Problems in Women - Thyroid problems in women can show up as fatigue, weight changes, feeling cold, dry skin, and low energy, especially during perimenopause and menopause. These symptoms are often mistaken for hormonal changes, which is why comprehensive thyroid testing beyond TSH is important.PCOS in Perimenopause and Menopause - PCOS in perimenopause and menopause remains a lifelong metabolic and hormonal condition, often linked to androgen imbalance, acne, hair thinning, and facial hair. Lean PCOS is also common and frequently overlooked.Insulin Resistance in Midlife Women - Insulin resistance in perimenopause and menopause is a key driver of PCOS, contributing to weight gain, stubborn belly fat, blood sugar imbalance, and metabolic dysfunction. Exercise supports glucose control and helps preserve muscle mass during aging.Hormonal Imbalance Symptoms in Women - Symptoms like brain fog, anxiety, fatigue, poor sleep, and heart palpitations can overlap between thyroid disorders, PCOS, and menopause, making hormonal imbalance in women harder to identify and often dismissed.Menopause Treatment and Hormone Support Options - Menopause treatment options may include hormone replacement therapy for hot flashes and night sweats, along with bone health support and proactive testing. Self-advocacy is key to getting proper diagnosis and care.Follow Dr. Aje @hormoneswithdrdamijeySend us Fan Mail ======Morphus: Menopause Reimagined

Our Morphus research shows that 66% of perimenopausal and menopausal women feel more stressed and less able to cope with daily pressures than they did before entering this stage of life. In this episode, Andrea Donsky, nutritionist, published menopause researcher, menopause educator, author, and co-founder of wearemorphus.com sits down with mentor Lisa Borden. Lisa is a business development consultant and founder of Borden Communications + Design Inc. She's also an author, speaker, and creator of The Wellness Intelligence Collective.They discuss how to reframe our lives by ditching rigid rules and finding curiosity-driven solutions for purpose, connection, and kindness.TopicsThe Open Nest Transition A fresh way to think about the so-called “empty nest,” as children move in and out of our lives and create space for you to reconnect with yourself.The Freedom of Unmeditation Peace doesn't require a lotus pose or perfect stillness. Presence and breath connection can happen while lying down, walking, or moving through daily life.Self-Care Snacks Simple, doable two-minute practices, from unmeditation to gentle movement, can help regulate your nervous system and bring more calm into your day.Spotting Healthwashing How to look beyond polished marketing and identify products that truly prioritize wellness, integrity, and quality.Empathy Economics Lisa's approach to conscious consumerism, rooted in understanding the story, values, and impact behind the products we choose.Building Community Through The Wellness Intelligence Collective (TWIC) Creating meaningful connection, shared learning, and support for women seeking a more informed wellness journey.The Power of Coopetition Why supporting, celebrating, and elevating other women creates stronger businesses, stronger communities, and greater collective impact.A Beginner's Mindset Being willing to learn, unlearn, and start where you are is often the first step toward meaningful change in your health and your life.LinksThe Wellness Intelligence Collective (TWIC) https://www.thewellnessintelligencecollective.com/ Send a text ======Morphus: Menopause Reimagined

Do you know your true purpose? Many women in this phase of life are pulled in so many directions by family obligations, careers, and everything else on their plates. The stress can be a lot, and as we enter perimenopause and menopause, we're less able to cope with it.In this interview, Andrea Donsky, nutritionist, published menopause researcher, menopause educator, author, and co-founder of wearemorphus.com, talks with Kerstin Lindquist, an Emmy Award–winning journalist, certified health coach, keynote speaker, and Christian author who blends health science with biblical truth to help individuals and organizations thrive in faith, wellness, and purpose.You'll come away with greater clarity on your purpose, as well as tips for sleep, handling stress, and taking care of yourself in the middle of it all.Topics:• Identity, purpose, and calling in midlife - How many women begin rethinking who they are and what they want the next chapter of life to be.• Understanding your core values - Learning to recognize what truly matters to you and what doesn't.• Legacy vs. reputation - The difference between what you want your legacy to be and what people may currently know you for, and how that insight can help guide your calling.• How the brain changes in perimenopause and menopause - Why cognitive and hormonal shifts can lead to deeper reflection about purpose, priorities, and the impact you want to have on others.• Using your purpose as a filter for life decisions - How aligning decisions with your values can help create clarity in relationships, career choices, and daily life.• Letting go of people-pleasing - Why midlife often brings a shift toward stronger boundaries and a willingness to create a new direction for yourself.• Stop forcing and start listening - Learning to notice where your life naturally flows instead of constantly pushing against resistance.• Stress, lifestyle, and their impact on health and cognition - How chronic stress and daily habits can affect brain health, energy, and long-term wellbeing.• Practical coping tools for this phase of life - Rest, breathwork, meditation, downtime, movement, and prioritizing sleep.• Progress over perfection - Why it's important to keep practicing healthy habits even when you don't do them perfectly.• Protecting brain health as we age - The importance of vision, hearing, and balance for long-term cognitive health and longevity.• Alcohol and hormone therapy - What to consider when it comes to alcohol consumption during midlife and menopauseSend a text ======Morphus: Menopause Reimagine

Are you a tea drinker? We do! It offers many health benefits and is a great way to increase your water intake and hydration during perimenopause and menopause.In this interview, Andrea Donsky, a nutritionist, published menopause researcher, menopause educator, and co-founder of wearemorphus.com, talks with Cindi Bigelow, the third-generation President and CEO of Bigelow Tea, the family-owned American tea company founded in 1945. She helped transform the brand from a traditional grocery-store staple into a modern wellness-focused tea company, expanding into specialty blends, green teas, and functional teas while keeping the business privately held and family-run. Topics:Bigelow & Integrity: The company is a third-generation, family- and women-owned business founded by Cindi Bigelow's grandmother in 1945 with the iconic Constant Comment tea. Its focus has always been on mission and quality, not just profit.Quality: Bigelow tests its teas for nearly 500 pesticides to ensure the final product is clean. Additionally, every tea bag undergoes 26 checks before reaching the store shelf.Debunking the Plastic Tea Bag Scare: The most common type of tea bag used in the U.S., such as Bigelow's double-chamber, non-heat-sealed bag, contains no plastic; it's made from wood pulp and abaca. The misinformation circulating often shows the wrong kind of tea bags.Foil is the Secret to Freshness: Bigelow invented the individual foil pouch because it is the only way to protect the volatile oils in tea, which make the tea healthy and flavorful, from degrading for up to three years.Loose Tea is a Trade-Off: While loose tea provides a "beautiful experience," it oxidizes and degrades more quickly when exposed to air, light, and moisture.Hydration is Critical for Menopause: For women in perimenopause and menopause, staying well-hydrated is essential for maintaining energy, supporting brain and skin health, reducing inflammation, and aiding digestion.Making Water Easier to Drink: Bigelow's Botanicals Cold Water Infusion line was created because many people, including the CEO herself, don't enjoy drinking plain water; these bags gently infuse cold water with natural flavors, making hydration simple.Longevity: The Bigelow family members are avid tea drinkers, sometimes enjoying up to 10 cups a day, and have enjoyed long lives; her mother is 97, and her grandfather lived to 103. Tea could be part of that longevity.Explore a wide variety of Green, Black, and Herbal Teas, as well as Bigelow's Botanical Infusions. https://bit.ly/4kFzfyJ Send a text ======Morphus: Menopause Reimagine

Leaking urine? Painful sex? Constipation? TMJ? Back Pain?They can all be related to the musculoskeletal or genitourinary syndrome of menopause. Simply, tightness and/or dysfunction in the pelvic floor.In this interview, Andrea Donsky, a nutritionist, published menopause researcher, author, menopause educator, and co-founder of wearemorphus.com, talks with Jana Danielson, a wellness entrepreneur, Pilates educator, and creator of the Cooch Ball pelvic floor training tool.Topics:Pelvic Health and the Body's Connection: The discussion of how the pelvic floor is an integrated structure, not a standalone group of muscles.The Pelvic Floor and Core: The interview explains the anatomy of the pelvic floor and how it can function optimally (watch it on YouTube for visuals).The Importance of Breathing and Posture: A core theme is that breathing is the most fundamental pelvic floor strategy, and optimal posture is also key to pelvic floor function.Pelvic Floor Dysfunction and Misconceptions: Jana challenges the belief that dysfunction is "normal" during aging, stating that "common is not normal." Stressing that a too-tight (hypertonic) muscle is just as dysfunctional as a weak one.The Cooch Ball and the Release-Rebuild Method: The Cooch Ball method focuses on 30 days of "release only" to promote blood flow to the tissue, followed by a rebuild phase using exercises that integrate the pelvic floor with other muscles in the body.Impact on Libido and Orgasm: Andrea and Jana discuss how improving blood flow and releasing tension in the pelvic tissues can increase libido and the ability to have pleasure.The Pudendal Nerve and Shame: The Latin root of the word "pudendal" means "an area of shame", and this emotional context is connected to the lack of discussion and understanding of pelvic health.Links:Cooch Ball For Women: https://bit.ly/4qGRF3O Cooch Ball For Men: https://bit.ly/402Arme (great for men experiencing erectile dysfunction or dribbling)Pelvic Health Survey: https://forms.gle/RXM4BpFLtgP5m8nD9 Send a text ======Morphus: Menopause Reimagine

In this episode of Menopause Re-Imagined, host Andrea Donsky, a nutritionist, published menopause researcher, author, menopause educator and co-founder of wearemorphus.com, and guest Dr. Emaline Brown, a licensed naturopathic doctor and Clinical Lab Educator at Vibrant Wellness, discuss why women in perimenopause and menopause should consider functional medicine testing, emphasizing the saying, "don't guess, test". Topics Covered:Hormone Testing Types: Traditional blood tests, saliva tests, and urine tests.Cortisol and Stress (HPA Axis): For assessing the "get up and go signal" and stress responses.Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) and Obesogens: What they are and why we should avoid them.Estrogen Detoxification: The different pathways for estrogen detoxification or removal, and how to support them with nutrition and supplements.Micronutrients and Omega-3 Index Testing: The importance of micronutrients, like minerals (i.e,. magnesium) and balancing omegas for overall wellness.The Gut-Hormone Connection: The factor that can "pull the anchor" off estrogen that was meant for excretion, causing it to keep circulating and leading to estrogen dominance.Links from the ShowAccess to Testing: Vibrant Wellness tests must be ordered through a healthcare practitioner. A provider directory is available for patients seeking a qualified professional.FOR PROVIDERS: HOW TO SIGN UP FOR A VIBRANT ACCOUNT https://vibrant-wellness.com/for-providers FOR PATIENTS: HOW TO FIND A PROVIDER https://directory.vibrant-wellness.com/? Tara Scott Interview https://youtu.be/_hdj8kTVlTsEndocrine Disruptors with Leah Segedie: Part 1: https://youtu.be/OG_r4S8ngy8Part 2: https://youtu.be/WN99e-FffZcPart 3: https://youtu.be/kBfVO22R7j4Send us a text ======Morphus: Menopause Reimagine

On Menopause Reimagined, your host, Andrea Donsky, nutritionist, author, menopause researcher, educator, and co-founder of wearemorphus.com, is joined by Dr. James Simon, a board-certified OB-GYN, reproductive endocrinologist, and clinical professor at George Washington University. He's the only physician to have served as president of both The Menopause Society and the International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health, and is the author of Restore Yourself: A Woman's Guide to Reviving Her Sexual Desire and Passion for Life.TopicsSexual Health Survey Results: Nearly 1,300 women shared their experiences: 91% reported lower libido, 66% had more difficulty orgasming, and 83% had talked to someone about it, echoing what many women share online.Why Desire Drops (and Why You're Not Alone): Why libido changes in perimenopause and menopause likely affect most women, and how relationships can help sustain, but not fully protect, sexual desire.When Sex Hurts (and Nobody Talks About It): Why he likes to see couples together and how painful sex can lead to rejection, resentment, and misunderstanding when it's not addressed.Why Common Advice Feels So Dismissive: “Use lube,” “have a date night,” “just do it,” “try a vibrator,” or “maybe you're depressed” are the go‑to lines many women are tired of. Dr. Simon unpacks why this misses the root causes and reminds us that desire starts in the mind, not just the body.Spontaneous vs. Responsive Desire: Many women worry that something is “wrong” when spontaneous desire fades. Dr. Simon explains why responsive desire often remains and how understanding this shift can be a huge relief.Hormone Testing & Therapy: What to actually ask for: thyroid, estrogen, testosterone, vitamin D, and B12. Plus, why testosterone matters, how levels change with age, and why access looks different across countries.Non‑Hormonal Treatment Options: A clear look at Addyi (flibanserin) and Vyleesi (bremelanotide): how they work, who they're for, and what to realistically expect.It's Not Just Hormones, It's the Relationship: Speaking to common pain points: feeling unseen, disconnected, or “touched out.” Depression, anxiety, and relationship conflict must be addressed; no dose of hormones can fix an unhappy partnership.Real‑World Tips for Long‑Term Couples: Practical ideas women say they want: using lubricants and vibrators without shame, slowing down, adding novelty, sharing fantasies safely, and using “I” language to improve communication and intimacy.Connect With Dr. Simon:Send a text ======Morphus: Menopause Reimagine

Struggling with debilitating anxiety? Doctors are telling you that you're okay when you know you aren't. Not sleeping? We want you to know, you're NOT crazy!On this episode of Menopause Reimagined, Andrea Donsky, nutritionist, menopause educator, published menopause researcher, author of Nourishing Menopause (May 2026), and co-founder of WeAreMorphus.com, interviews Patrice Lockhart, the Caribbean's first certified menopause health and wellness coach and founder of Menopause Survival Care. She uses her personal eight-year struggle with undiagnosed severe menopausal symptoms to advocate for women and guide them through a powerful midlife transformation.Topics:The Emotional and Mental Work of MenopausePatrice's Personal Struggle: How she became the Caribbean's first certified menopause health and wellness coach.Menopause as a Metamorphosis/CocoonMenopause as a Mirror for TraumaChallenging the Legacy of SecrecyPost-Menopausal PowerLinks:Website: www.menopausesurvivalcare.comMenopause As Metamorphosis - What The Butterfly Knew: Menopause Relief & Transformation for Women Over 40: Self Help For Midlife Renewal, Emotional & ... for women going through the transition: https://amzn.to/4pSiAsU Send us a text ======Morphus: Menopause Reimagine

Are you considering GLP-1 medications? Are you currently taking them? You're going to want to watch this interview.Andrea Donsky, nutritionist, menopause educator, published menopause researcher, author, and co-founder of WeAreMorphus.com, welcomes acclaimed weight health expert and Registered Dietitian, Ashley Koff, to discuss how personalized nutrition, focusing on how women in perimenopause and menopause can achieve "weight health", a concept that breaks up with traditional weight loss. Ashley Koff's new book, Your Best Shot: A Personalized System for Optimal Weight Health, GLP-1 Shot or Not, explains the profound link between overall health signals and weight. Topics:GLP-1 Medications in Menopause: The Shot or Not?What Micro-Dosing GLP-1 means.The reality of GLP-1 Success & Failure, and understanding the underlying reasons why success is individualized.Addressing Common Pain Points & Misconceptions (The Side Effects) like muscle loss or muscle wasting, constipation and digestive challenges, and weight regain after GLP-1.The Path to Weight Health (Ashley Koff's System) and why it's important to budget for itWhy detox pathways are key to the success of any weight loss/weight healthy program for women in perimenopause and menopause. Links:Your Best Shot: A Personalized System for Optimal Weight Health, GLP-1 Shot or Not: https://thebetternutritionprogram.com/your-best-shot/Send us a text ======Morphus: Menopause Reimagine

If you have concerns or you're confused about whether hormone therapy is right for you, then this interview is for you.Your host, Andrea Donsky, nutritionist, menopause educator, published menopause researcher, and co-founder of wearemorphus.com, interviews Dr. Tara Scott, an OB/GYN-turned integrative and functional medicine specialist focused on evidence-based hormone therapy and menopause care. They debunk common myths, explain the real risks and benefits of different hormone options, and stress the importance of individualized care. The episode offers reassurance and practical guidance.Topics:The 2002 Women's Health Initiative study caused confusion about hormone therapy, but newer research shows it is safer and more beneficial, especially when started early in menopause.Modern hormone therapy with bioidentical hormones like estrogen patches and progesterone pills can alleviate menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, sleep problems, and brain fog, and may also benefit bone and heart health.Not all hormone therapies are equal: pills carry higher risks like blood clots, while patches and topical methods are safer and align more naturally with your body.Birth control pills and IUDs are not true hormone replacements; they contain different progestins that don't mimic natural hormones and may cause side effects.Most women can safely use hormone therapy, even after some cancers. Few health conditions exclude hormone use, so consult a healthcare provider for a personalized review.Vaginal estrogen treats local symptoms like dryness, while DHEA is a safe option for some women, including breast cancer survivors, to alleviate menopausal symptoms.Get full, personalized information about your options and don't accept a simple “no” from your provider about hormone therapy.If you're in perimenopause or menopause and struggling with symptoms, there ARE updated and safer hormone therapy options available—don't be afraid to ask!Links:Dr. Tara Scott's website: https://drtarascott.com/Send us a text As seen in USA Today: https://bit.ly/43nrMwO ✅ Fill out our surveys: https://bit.ly/4jcVuLh

Andrea Donsky joins host, Helene Beck, on this week's edition of the Coming From The Heart Podcast.

Are you ready to take control of both your financial future and your physical well-being? In this interview, Andrea Donsky speaks with Nancy Griffin, the President and Founder of Women Worth and Wellness. Nancy is committed to helping women elevate their health and financial independence because she believes that health and wealth go "hand in hand". Nancy's work is driven by a focus on helping women balance their health and wealth, enhance both their net worth and self-worth, and establish their philanthropic legacy.TopicsWhy women are often discouraged from taking control of their investment portfolios, and how to stop "allowing it to happen".The surprising way menopause symptoms can affect your financial life, including your career trajectory, or potentially cause you to be "rated" (charged a higher premium) for life insurance.The crucial advice Nancy, a former wealth advisor, gives for finding a trustworthy financial advisor who cares about your best interests.Why legacy planning and philanthropy are essential for end-of-life planning.How to speak to family members about your wishes and plans.Learn more: https://womenworthwellness.com/Send us a text As seen in USA Today: https://bit.ly/43nrMwO ✅ Fill out our surveys: https://bit.ly/4jcVuLh

Do you suffer from invisible "pain" like anxiety, depression, or vertigo? This interview is for you.Andrea Donsky and guest Helene Beck offer hopeful tips for women navigating mental health challenges during perimenopause and menopause. They share personal stories of overcoming anxiety, vertigo, and stress, emphasizing the power of mindset, daily self-care, and seeking support.Topics:Mental health challenges during perimenopause and menopause.The prevalence of cognitive-related symptoms in women during this transitional phase.The stigma surrounding mental health issues, particularly anxiety and depression.The importance of open discussions about mental health and menopause.Gaps in healthcare provider education regarding mental health in menopause.The role of lifestyle factors (diet, exercise, supplements) in managing symptoms.Helene's personal experiences with vertigo and its impact on mental health.The significance of community and support networks for women.Easy strategies for self-care, mindset, and emotional regulation.The need for ongoing education and advocacy for women's mental health during menopause.Links:U.S.A.: Nourishing Menopause: Powerful Nutrition and Lifestyle Strategies to Feel Your Best: Preorder here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Nourishing-Menopause/Andrea-Donsky/9781668061541CANADA: Nourishing Menopause: Powerful Nutrition and Lifestyle Strategies to Feel Your Best: Preorder here: https://www.simonandschuster.ca/books/Nourishing-Menopause/Andrea-Donsky/9781668061541Coming From the Heart Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coming-from-the-heart/id1517866291Feeling Overwhelmed? Boost Your Motivation & Focus with These Tips with Lisa Borden: https://youtu.be/M2FQXJ-P8hYSend us a text As seen in USA Today: https://bit.ly/43nrMwO ✅ Fill out our surveys: https://bit.ly/4jcVuLh

Has you're period changed recently? Has it ghosted you some months and showed up twice in others? The interview will help you understand why.Andrea Donsky, nutritionist, menopause educator, published menopause researcher, and co-founder of wearemorphus.com chats with Alyx Coble Frakes, founder and CEO of The Agenda., a femtech platform that helps women and people with cycles align work and life with their hormonal rhythms for clearer focus, better communication, and sustainable performance during perimenopause.Topics:The importance of cycle tracking, recognizing hormonal shifts, managing symptoms, and the value of community support. How women are four different women at different phases of their cycle.Encouraging women to embrace their biology, seek community support, and advocate for themselves in healthcare settings.Listeners are reminded: your cycle is a source of wisdom and strength, not shame, knowledge and self-care can transform your journey at any age.Learn more: https://www.theagendaperiod.com/ Send us a text As seen in USA Today: https://bit.ly/43nrMwO ✅ Fill out our surveys: https://bit.ly/4jcVuLh

In this interview, Andrea Donsky, nutritionist, menopause educator and published researcher, and cofounder of WeAreMorphus.com talks with psychotherapist, Lisa Brookman, MSW, PSW from West Island Therpay and Wellness Centre.Topics:What are women experiencing, and why do they feel “different”?How to evaluate root causes of anxiety, depression, mood issues and feeling overwhelmed.Finding the right therapist: How do you choose and what can you expect?Learn more at https://www.westislandtherapycentre.com/Send us a text As seen in USA Today: https://bit.ly/43nrMwO ✅ Fill out our surveys: https://bit.ly/4jcVuLh

In this episode of "Menopause Reimagined," Andrea Donsky, nutritionist, menopause educator, and published researcher, interviews Carin Luna-Ostaseski, founder of "Hot or Just Me." Carin shares her journey through perimenopause and how it inspired her to create a supportive online resource and shop for women.Topics:The importance of community support and shared experiences among women during menopause.The entrepreneurial journey of creating a business focused on menopause resources and products.The significance of female empowerment and supporting women-owned businesses in the menopause space.Discussion on the stigma and lack of medical training regarding menopause-related issues, such as vaginal dryness.Advocacy for better menopause education and healthcare support at both the state and federal levels.The impact of societal double standards in advertising menopause-related issues compared to male health issues.Encouraging women to take an active role in learning about menopause and communicating effectively with healthcare providers.Links:15% Discount for Purchases at hotorjustme.com: https://bit.ly/3Wj0iVqSend us a text As seen in USA Today: https://bit.ly/43nrMwO ✅ Fill out our surveys: https://bit.ly/4jcVuLh

In this episode, Andrea Donsky, a nutritionist, menopause educator, published menopause researcher, and co-founder of wearemorphus.com, welcomes Jesse, a husband and advocate, to discuss how men can better support women through menopause. Inspired by personal experience and a viral TikTok, Jesse shares hopeful tips for navigating supporting their partners during the changes of perimenopause and menopause. Their conversation highlights the importance of empathy, open communication, and shared learning. Listen to the end for Jesse's three simple tips that every partner needs to hear.Topics:Men's perspective on menopause and its significance.Challenges faced by men in supporting their partners during perimenopause and menopause.Jesse's advocacy journey and the impact of social media on raising awareness about menopause.Importance of education and empathy for men regarding menopause.Communication gaps between partners about menopause symptoms and experiences.Societal and medical shortcomings in addressing women's health issues related to menopause.The emotional and mental toll of menopause on women and its impact on relationships.The distinction between men's experiences during their partner's menopause and the concept of male menopause (andropause).Practical advice for men on how to support their partners through menopause.Links:Follow Jesse: @husbands4menopauseMen's Perspective of Perimenopause & Menopause: https://forms.gle/dgHR5puDumtdNGvk7Send us a text As seen in USA Today: https://bit.ly/43nrMwO ✅ Fill out our surveys: https://bit.ly/4jcVuLh

In this conversation, trainer and coach Samantha Montpetit-Huynh and Andrea Donsky, a nutritionist, menopause educator, published menopause researcher, and cofounder of wearemorphus.com, discuss perimenopause and menopause, including race, symptoms, stress, GLP‑1s, strength, and how culture shapes experiences in perimenopause and menopause.Highlights:Samantha's experience growing up biracial, coming into her power, and finding her voice in midlife.Women of color experience earlier/more intense symptoms, care gaps, and medical racism.Women who feel unheard can experience increased stress and cortisol levels, which can impact their sleep and lead to weight gain, especially around the belly.Vocabulary that helps us discuss race respectfully and clearly.GLP‑1s are now a part of flashy influencer promos, while it's still unclear what the long‑term health risks are, and why solid lifestyle foundations matter the most.Overtraining in midlife: signs you're doing too much and simple workout modifications to prevent it.The considerable importance of protein + strength, blood sugar management, and how these factors can influence our long-term independence and quality of life.80/20 food approach and ditching guilt because balance beats perfection.Links:Samantha: @samcoretrainerRetreat: Flip Flops & Hot Flashes (Costa Rica) Send us a text ✅ Fill out our surveys: https://bit.ly/4jcVuLh

In this episode of Menopause Reimagined, Andrea Donsky, a nutritionist, menopause educator, published menopause researcher, and co-founder of wearemorphus.com, talks with Leslie Kenny, CEO and patient advocate based in Oxford, about reversing autoimmune symptoms, supporting healthy aging, and easing perimenopause and menopause with food-first strategies. Leslie shares how she went from multiple autoimmune diagnoses and a grim prognosis to conceiving naturally at 43 and achieving a biological age of 21 at 59, through lifestyle changes, nutrition, and a science-backed compound called spermidine.Topics Covered:Autoimmune to thriving: Leslie's simple steps to lower inflammation, support immunity, and rebuild health.Spermidine, a natural compound that triggers cell cleanup (autophagy) and acts like a versatile “Swiss Army knife” for healthy aging.Food-first sources you can use now: nato (fermented soy), shiitake/oyster mushrooms, legumes, peas, and long-fermented cheeses like British cheddar.Menopause-specific wins: better sleep, hair and skin changes, nail strength, and support for hormonal balance.How spermidine reverses 8 of the 12 “aging levers”.New studies suggest that spermidine plays a role in immune rejuvenation and anti-tumor surveillance. Plus a Canadian study showing shifts in estradiol, cortisol, DHEA, and pregnenolone.Links:Primedene with Morphus20 to receive 20% off your orderSpermidine potentiates anti-tumor immune responses and immunotherapy sensitivity in breast cancerSend us a text ✅ Fill out our surveys: https://bit.ly/4jcVuLh

Join us for an eye-opening conversation about nutrition and metabolic science. Andrea Donsky, a renowned nutritionist, menopause educator, published researcher, and co-founder of wearemorphus.com, sits down with metabolic health expert Ben Azadi to discuss one of the most pressing health challenges facing women today. Ben Azadi brings his expertise as a health educator, bestselling author, and podcast host to share groundbreaking strategies that can revolutionize how you approach your metabolic health during perimenopause and menopause. This isn't just another wellness discussion; it's a science-backed roadmap to reclaiming your energy, optimizing your metabolism, and thriving through this next chapter of your life.Topics Covered:Ben Azadi went from being overweight with early diabetes and high blood pressure to becoming metabolically healthy by staying curious about what really affects our health, mindset, and the choices we make every day.Instead of just trying to lose weight, Ben teaches us to see extra weight as our body's way of telling us something is wrong and how to figure out what's really causing the weight gain in the first place.The foundational pieces of metabolic flexibility/freedom are eating whole/single-ingredient foods, engaging in regular movement, and adopting a responsible, rather than a victim, mindset.The key is tweaking one or two things a week to improve your health without being overwhelmed.Understanding what metabolic freedom really means and why it becomes even more important as women go through perimenopause and menopause, when our bodies naturally become more resistant to insulin.The importance of asking your doctor for a fasting insulin test.Hacks for carbohydrates and blunting insulin responses.Key lifestyle changes to improve sleep and master stress resilience, Tips for improving heart rate variability (HRV).How our thoughts and overall well-being directly impact our physical health, including scientific proof that practicing gratitude can actually make us healthier and help us live longer.Links from the show:Metabolic Freedom: A 30-Day Guide to Restore Your Metabolism, Heal Hormones & Burn Fat by Ben AzadiSend us a text ✅ Fill out our surveys: https://bit.ly/4jcVuLh

In this interview, Andrea Donsky, nutritionist, menopause educator, and published menopause researcher and co-founder of WeAreMorphus.com, discusses how hormonal birth control can mask where you are in the menopausal transition, what labs help, and how to talk to your doctor about safer options. Elizabeth Katzman specializes in Functional Diagnostic Nutrition for women in perimenopause and menopause. She'll help you connect the dots if you've taken the pill in the past or are on the pill now. Topic Covered: What the pill does (synthetic estrogen + progestin), why the “period” on it is a withdrawal bleed, and how it can hide your true perimenopause status.Why progestins can raise anxiety/depression risk, and how bioidentical progesterone supports sleep, mood, bones, and thyroid.Thyroid connection: How the pill can deplete nutrients and interfere with T4→T3 conversion, and raise hypothyroid risk when midlife thyroid issues already spike.Leaky gut, depleted lacto/bifido, and why protecting your mucosal lining matters for autoimmune risk.Testing that helps (and when): Why FSH/E2/Progesterone timing matters off the pill, plus affordable bloodwork that gives clues even when hormones fluctuate.How to think about nutrient repletion (methylated B's, magnesium, zinc, selenium) and why an IUD or mini-pill (progestin-only) isn't automatically a better choice.Topical/oral/vaginal progesterone options, DHEA and pregnenolone basics, and why “fit + formulation + timing” often matter more than the dose.Red meat, ferritin, and genetics: Why iron can climb post-menopause, when to watch ferritin, and how genetics (MTHFR, APOE) affect it.When your long-time GYN isn't the right HRT partner, and how to add a practitioner who actually understands midlife hormones.Links From The Show:Perimenopause, Menopause & Pelvic Health SurveyDNA CompanyWhy You Should Test Your Iron Levels in Menopause with Dr. Christy SuttonDr. Thomas Perls on Longevity Tips from Studying CentenariansUnderstanding Bio-Send us a text ✅ Fill out our surveys: https://bit.ly/4jcVuLh

In this interview, Andrea Donsky, a nutritionist, menopause educator, and published menopause researcher, as well as co-founder of WeAreMorphus.com, has a candid conversation with Dr. Anna Cabeca.  Dr. Cabeca is a triple-board-certified OB-GYN, author, and menopause expert, focusing on women's hormonal health and natural solutions. She is also the creator of popular products like Julva® feminine moisturizer.Topics Covered:The issues many women face in perimenopause and menopause in the area of vaginal, pelvic, and sexual health, including incontinence, bladder leakage, UTIs, loss of orgasm, vaginal dryness, and bladder, vaginal, or rectal prolapse.How the lack of connection, increased discomfort, and lower libido and desire can affect us.UTIs 101, including undetected UTIs. How they affect the brain, memory, and can lead to confusion or masquerade as dementia, and how they can be prevented.The benefits of vaginal estrogens, DHEAs, and testosterone, and how to use them.Julva® and how it helps both you and your partner.Types of lubricants and moisturizers, and the ingredients to watch out for.The difference between bladder, vaginal, and rectal prolapses (now called the Genitourinary syndrome of menopause). And how Dr. Anna treats her patients before surgery can result in them not needing the surgery at all.Which probiotics to use for vaginal and urinary tract health.Links:Perimenopause, Menopause & Pelvic Health SurveyMen's Perspective of Perimenopause & Menopause: Julva®Send us a text ✅ Fill out our surveys: https://bit.ly/4jcVuLh

Today's episode is all about navigating perimenopause and menopause, starting with nutrition and lifestyle (and perhaps foundational supplements). The perimenopause and menopause phase of life can be an incredibly strange one. Lack of easy-to-access information from reliable sources can be challenging. As an older and wiser woman, it's surprising how difficult it can be to navigate all the confusion!  This show will help. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-424-navigating-perimenopause-menopause-in-midlife-with-andrea-donsky/

Are you noticing changes in your partner—lower energy, mood swings, sleep issues, or a dip in confidence? You're not alone! In this episode of Menopause Reimagined, Andrea Donsky, a nutritionist, menopause educator, published menopause researcher, and co-founder of WeAreMorphus.com, interviews Bryce Wylde, founder of Husband, to break down the surprising truth about male menopause (also known as andropause) and why it matters for women navigating perimenopause and menopause. Topics Covered:The real signs of andropause: what to watch for in your partner and what's happening with their hormonesHow hormonal changes in men impact relationships—and what you can do about it, especially when your hormones are changing too.Easy, actionable tips to support your partner's health (without adding more to your to-do list)The best tests for men over 40 (and why most doctors miss them)Nutrition, lifestyle, and supplement strategies that actually work for men in midlifeWhy understanding male menopause can strengthen your relationship—and help you both feel betterAndrea and Bryce keep it real, practical, and focused on solutions you can implement NOW. If you're juggling work, family, and your own symptoms, this episode provides the information and tools to support your partner (and yourself) without feeling overwhelmed.Links from the Podcast:The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Don Miguel Ruiz: https://amzn.to/41B9c3H Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity by Dr. Peter Attia: https://amzn.to/3JNQ8ZI You can get 40% off at Husband Vitamins with the code MORPHUS15. Share this episode with your partner, and let's make midlife easier—together. Subscribe for weekly expert interviews, practical tips, and real talk about menopause, perimenopause, and women's health. Please leave a review to help more women find the support they deserve! Send us a text ✅ Fill out our surveys: https://bit.ly/4jcVuLh

Brain fog, itchy ears, and phantom smells? Yep, those are real menopause symptoms, and chances are no one warned you about them. That's why I sat down with Andrea Donsky, a brilliant Menopause Researcher, Nutritionist, and Host of the Menopause Reimagined podcast. With nearly 350K TikTok followers and decades in the wellness space, Andrea's on a mission to change the way we talk about this season of life, and trust me, you'll feel so seen after hearing what she shares. We chatted about the 100+ symptoms women are dealing with (some that honestly blew my mind), how to support your body with simple nutrition shifts, and why magnesium and omega-3s might just be your new best friends. Andrea also opened up about the reality of low libido and sleep struggles, things so many of us face but rarely talk about. If you've ever felt confused, frustrated, or just plain tired during perimenopause or menopause, you're not alone, friend. This episode is full of truth, tools, and a whole lot of hope. And before you go… I've got something fun to share! I just launched a new flavor of my favorite superfood drink, Mighty Maca Mango, and it's giving summer in a glass. Pour it over ice, mix it with sparkling water, or make a batch of popsicles. It's refreshing and full of goodness. You can check it out at dranna.com!   Key Timestamps: [00:00:00] Introduction. [00:05:02] Menopause education and awareness. [00:09:19] Empowerment during menopause transition. [00:10:47] Men's perspective on menopause support. [00:16:05] Lesser-known menopause symptoms. [00:20:15] Emotional aspects of menopause. [00:24:07] Supplements for perimenopause relief. [00:27:57] Omega-3 benefits for health. [00:30:50] Libido survey findings. [00:35:15] Healthcare provider recommendations for menopause. [00:39:38] Sleep challenges in menopause. [00:40:49] Stress management techniques for sleep. [00:44:21] Nourishing adrenal glands. [00:46:30] Conscious morning practices.   Memorable Quotes: "So many other women actually were experiencing the same exact thing. And I didn't feel as alone once I started to really understand the space a little bit better." [00:07:55] – Andrea Donsky "From our research, is that what we found out is that out of the top 10 most common symptoms, 50 to 90% are actually cognitive mental health related." [00:21:55] – Andrea Donsky   Links Mentioned: Mighty Maca Mango: https://drannacabeca.com/products/mighty-maca   Connect with Andrea Donsky: Website: https://wearemorphus.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreadonsky/ & https://www.instagram.com/wearemorphus/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@andreadonsky   Connect with Dr. Anna Cabeca: Website: https://drannacabeca.com/pages/show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegirlfrienddoctor/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thegirlfrienddoctor TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drannacabeca   Produced by Evolved Podcasting: www.evolvedpodcasting.com