Podcasts about HRT

div]:bg-bg-000/50 [&_pre>div]:border-0.5 [&_pre>div]:border-border-400 [&_.ignore-pre-bg>div]:bg-transparent [&_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [&_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8 [&_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [&_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8"> _*]:min-w-0 gap-3 [&_>_*:last-child]:mb-0 print:block print:[&_>_*_+_*]:mt-3 progressive-markdown"> Over 50% of postmenopausal women experience significant hair loss. Most are dismissed. Most are spending money on products that don't work. And most have never had a proper hair loss workup from a provider who actually specializes in this. That changes today. Dr. Omer Ibrahim is a board-certified dermatologist and one of the most clinically sophisticated hair loss specialists in the country. This is the most comprehensive hair loss conversation you will hear, full of evidence-based treatments, action steps to take, and myths busted. Dr. Ibrahim treats hair loss every single day and understands the postmenopausal picture specifically. He is here to give you the truth. In this episode we cover: — The biology of hair loss at menopause — What is actually happening hormonally and why postmenopausal women are uniquely vulnerable — The specific types of hair loss and how the diagnosis changes everything about treatment — DHT and why estrogen loss amplifies its effect on your follicles — The complete lab panel every woman with hair loss should be requesting — When to get a scalp biopsy and what it tells you that labs cannot — In-office treatments — PRP, exosomes, Alma TED, and low-level laser therapy — what the evidence actually shows and who is the ideal candidate — Medications — oral minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, spironolactone, and how HRT intersects with hair loss treatment — Topicals — Rogaine, compounded formulas 82M, 82F, and 82D, the iPSC exosome topical formula, and rosemary oil — The social media overwhelm — scalp serums, caffeine shampoos, Nizoral, Kérastase, The Ordinary, Neutrogena, OneSkin OS-Hair, and the Hers minoxidil gummy — what works and what is wasting your money — The pipeline — what lies ahead — What to do this week if you have been losing hair for years and have no answers I share my own 30-year hair loss journey, and the equation I have built that works. If you have been told your hair loss is just aging and there is nothing to do, this episode will change everything for you. Find Dr. Ibrahim: IG: @chicagoskindoc Stay connected with JFW: Book your Menopause Care Consultation: https://www.jillfooswellness.com/menopause-care-consult-page Follow on Instagram: @jillfooswellness Follow on Facebook: @jillfooswellness Follow on YouTube: @jillfooswellness Grab discounts on my favorite menopause wellness products: https://www.jillfooswellness.com/health-products Enjoy 20% savings and free shipping at Fullscript for your favorite supplements by leading brands: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/jillfooswellness/store-start Subscribe to the JFW newsletter at www.jillfooswellness.com and receive your FREE Guide on How To Create Your Menopause Health Equation Ebook. Schedule your free 15-minute consultation here: https://calendly.com/jillfooswellness/15-minute-zoom-consultations If you're a Chicago-area midlife woman, check out the Chicago Menopause Collective, a nonprofit dedicated to navigating menopause locally with experts: https://chicagomenopausecollective.org

Welcome back to our weekend Cabral HouseCall shows!   This is where we answer our community's wellness, weight loss, and anti-aging questions to help people get back on track!   Check out today's questions:    Alicia: Hi there, thank you for your time. I would like to know what kind of cleanse you would suggest for someone who has arthritis, neuropathy and gut issues. Lots of inflammation and already gluten free. Has had a long standing relationship with pharmaceuticals due to multiple injuries and is now off prescriptions but dealing with a fragile nervous system and digestive system. Thank you.       S: Hi Dr. Cabral. Our 11 year old son still wets the bed from time to time. In fact lately, it's gotten worse. He is top of his class, a heavy reader, extremely inquisitive and very very active and talented in sports. BUT he is small for his age (15th percentile) and hyperactive at times. Any advice would be invaluable. Thanks.       Joy: Hi Dr. C, Thanks for all you do! Let's assume you have a post-menopausal family member who read the book Estrogen Matters and made the decision to go on HRT for benefits to brain, bones and symptom relief. She feels better but still has terribly disruptive sleep. She took the Stress, Mood and Metabolism Test and had values indicating high nighttime cortisol and elevated hormones except DHEA which was out of range low. She's done CBO protocol and has been on the sleep protocol for a month with limited relief. Would you suggest she get off HRT or continue HRT while incorporating something else to get to more optimal ranges or do you think it's mainly the nighttime cortisol that's causing the sleep problems? Seems like both issues may be impacting. No room here to share specific values.       Anonymous: I did tests from EquiLife and am working to reverse my PCOS symptoms. Long story short I still have high testosterone despite working at it for a few years and alleviating a lot of other symptoms. HTMA and OAT showed low vitamins and minerals even though I have been supplementing and eating well for years. So we looked at digestion and stool testing revealed an IGA of 4, low elastase, low propionate, NG for Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus, few commensal bacteria, no dysbiotic flora or yeast. I worked through the mold protocol and am now on the heavy metal. As part of my protocol, I have been doing weekly enemas. I am on month three of doing them weekly and today I passed what I believe was a mucus plug hours afterwards. Is this something to be concerned about? Can I continue enemas?       Jana: 39 female. 3 years w/ your coach I've healed my gut, finished all your protocols & testing.I continue w/ your supplements & suggestions (sauna, walking).I'm struggling with chronic fatigue & inflammation, immunodeficiency, nasal MARCONs (past exposure) & scalp psoriasis.I've had infections most of my life (strep, pneumonia, bronchitis, sinus).Doctors suggested Pepcid + Allegra 4x daily (MCAS) + LDN (hEDS).I'm trying to avoid lifelong biologics + immune therapy.Does your histamine protocol replace/support the suggested Pepcid/Allegra combo for MCAS?What recommendation for rebuilding my immune system?15 of 22 pneumococcal titers are nonprotective despite 3 PPV23 vaccines. I take Histpro + Vit C & Inflamma Soothe + others. Increase dosage? Need guidance on supplementation & what else to try.        Thank you for tuning into today's Cabral HouseCall and be sure to check back tomorrow where we answer more of our community's questions!    - - - Show Notes and Resources: StephenCabral.com/3830 - - - Get a FREE Copy of Dr. Cabral's Book: The Rain Barrel Effect - - - Join the Community & Get Your Questions Answered: CabralSupportGroup.com - - - Dr. Cabral's Most Popular At-Home Lab Tests: > Complete Minerals & Metals Test (Test for mineral imbalances & heavy metal toxicity) - - - > Complete Candida, Metabolic & Vitamins Test (Test for 75 biomarkers including yeast & bacterial gut overgrowth, as well as vitamin levels) - - - > Complete Stress, Mood & Metabolism Test (Discover your complete thyroid, adrenal, hormone, vitamin D & insulin levels) - - - > Complete Food Sensitivity Test (Find out your hidden food sensitivities) - - - > Complete Omega-3 & Inflammation Test (Discover your levels of inflammation related to your omega-6 to omega-3 levels) - - - Get Your Question Answered On An Upcoming HouseCall: StephenCabral.com/askcabral - - - Would You Take 30 Seconds To Rate & Review The Cabral Concept? The best way to help me spread our mission of true natural health is to pass on the good word, and I read and appreciate every review!  

Karen Martel grew up with a front row seat to diet culture most of us only felt secondhand. Her mom didn't just live it, she ran a weight loss center. Butter was called Vaseline. Popcorn was the enemy. And by her teenage years, Karen was deep in an eating disorder that would shape her relationship with food for decades. In this conversation, Karen gets honest about that history, and about something she still checks herself on today. Because here's the twist. We told ourselves we moved past the thin obsession. Body positivity was supposed to be the turning point. But somewhere in the last two years, that shift started reversing, and Karen has a theory about why. This episode goes places most conversations about GLP-1s and peptides don't go. What happens when a tool built to help women stop obsessing over food becomes another way to chase an old, dangerous ideal. Where the line sits between healing and harm. And why the doctors prescribing these medications may be the biggest blind spot in the entire conversation. If you have ever felt caught between wanting to feel good in your body and worrying that wanting it too much says something bad about you, this one is going to land differently. In This Episode, We Cover: How growing up around constant food restriction shapes the way we think about our bodies for life, even decades later The uncomfortable overlap between old school diet culture and today's biohacking and peptide obsession What it actually looks like when GLP-1 use crosses from health tool into disordered territory Why so many women are afraid to admit they still count calories or obsess over their weight The real conversation around microdosing, maintenance doses, and why more is not always better What doctors are missing when they prescribe peptides without any follow up program The connection between hormones, HRT timing, and whether you even need a peptide in the first place Why shame is the wrong response to someone using these tools, and what to offer instead The long term risks nobody is putting front and center, from bone loss to malnourishment Who This Episode Is For This episode is for the woman who has spent years managing a complicated relationship with food and her body, whether she calls it that or not. It is for anyone curious about GLP-1s and peptides who wants the real picture, not just the highlight reel from social media. And it is for the woman in midlife watching her body change in ways diet and exercise alone will not fix, who wants to understand her options without judgment.     Sponsors Timeline is offering up to 39% off your first order of Mitopure Gummies. Go to timeline.com/HORMONE use coupon HORMONE 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

We promised a Part 2: we bring listeners' biggest midlife concerns straight to Dr. Mindy Goldman—Chief Clinical Officer at MIDI Health and one of the country's leading menopause experts. Together, we tackle real-world questions about starting or restarting HRT past the “10‑year window,” staying on hormones into your 60s, and what estrogen actually does vs. what progesterone is for. Dr. Goldman also clarifies the confusion around bioidentical vs. synthetic hormones, and shares the exact questions she wants women to ask their own clinicians so they can move beyond fear and finally have informed, confident conversations about HRT. We also discuss where research is happening, where its going, weight management, testosterone, and cardiovascular disease risk management in the setting of menopause.    Katie Harms: katie@katieharms.com, www.katieharms.com Lisa Rubin: lisa@wardrobeconsulting.net, www.wardrobeconsulting.net . Follow Us On: Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | YouTube We are thankful to our sponsors Jester Concepts (owner of Rustica Bakery), Sweet Ivy, and Beem St. Louis Park. Click here: Complimentary Session at beem Social Media by Shelby Epstein Please take a moment to rate our podcast wherever you are reading or listening to this! Thank you!

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Welcome to this week's Midlife Minute. This episode is dedicated to the overwhelming number of HRT-related questions I've received from my community in 2026. Hormone replacement therapy has generated more questions than almost any other midlife topic, especially regarding timing, progesterone, testing, and special situations. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: Women can still benefit from HRT later in menopause. The importance of working with a knowledgeable prescriber when making hormone replacement therapy decisions How progesterone tolerance can vary from one woman to another Why your blood work should be timed according to when you apply your estradiol patch, and why I prefer to focus on estradiol rather than routinely monitoring progesterone levels How the synthetic hormones used in oral contraceptives differ from the bioidentical hormones used in HRT How your medical history can influence your hormone replacement therapy plan Fear and outdated information may continue to create confusion about hormone replacement therapy. 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.  Purchase Cynthia's book, The Menopause Gut. Cynthia's Intermittent Fasting Transformation Book The Midlife Pause Supplement Line

Today, I'm delighted to reconnect with Dr. Tabatha Barber, also known as The Gutsy Gynecologist. She is a triple board-certified OB-GYN specializing in perimenopause, menopause, and functional medicine. In today's discussion, we explore why supporting your hormones involves much more than simply replacing them. Dr. Barber explains how our nervous system, internal dialogue, cellular health, stress response, and lifestyle work together to influence our hormones, energy, and overall health during midlife. We also discuss why addressing root causes is essential for lasting improvements, the role of mitochondrial health, and practical ways to better support your nervous system. If you're looking for a more comprehensive approach to navigating perimenopause and menopause, you will not want to miss today's insightful conversation with Dr. Tabatha Barber. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: Why regulating your nervous system is essential for lasting hormone and health improvements Why the conversations you have with yourself matter more than external circumstances Why Dr. Barber prefers to focus on identifying the root causes of health issues instead of repeatedly treating downstream symptoms How sympathetic dominance and unresolved stress patterns can influence hormone function Other factors, apart from HRT, that are essential for improving women's health during midlife How oxidative stress, lack of sunlight, and disrupted circadian rhythms can contribute to fatigue and reduced cellular energy How hormone changes in midlife often coincide with greater self-awareness, stronger boundaries, and less people-pleasing How faith, prayer, and gratitude can support nervous system regulation Practical ways to support and regulate your nervous system Bio: Tabatha Barber Dr. Tabatha Barber is a triple board-certified physician — and one of the most distinctive voices in faith-based women's health today. Her story begins where most would have stopped. A teenage mother and high school dropout, she rebuilt her life through faith and perseverance — earning her doctorate and certifications before realizing the very system she trained in was missing the whole point. Today, as owner and medical director of Her Higher Health, creator of the Fast to Faith Coaching Academy, 40 Day program, supplement line, and international bestselling book Fast to Faith, Dr. Tabatha brings one message to every stage and microphone: your body is not broken — your approach is. She is known for doing what no one else does: mapping Scripture directly with how the body works — showing women that Romans 12:2 is the original neuroplasticity protocol, that Genesis 2:7 describes the gut-brain connection, and that God designed healing to happen in community. 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.  Purchase Cynthia's book, The Menopause Gut. Cynthia's Intermittent Fasting Transformation Book The Midlife Pause Supplement Line Connect with Dr. Tabatha Barber Fast To Faith  On Instagram

Wondering if your headaches are triggered by your hormones?  Whether you are in your 20s or 30s with normal hormonal variations throughout the cycle OR you are dealing with hormone fluctuations and decline in your 40s or 50s, this episode is for you. I cover how headaches of many types, including migraines and cluster headaches, are impacted by hormones directly or by their impact on histamine, inflammation or neurotransmitters - and several strategies to help! For more info on how I can help you visit my site BetterByDrBrooke.   Resources mentioned in this episode: Dr. Brooke Show #428: How Estrogen + Progesterone Impact Your Sleep   Grab the Midlife Is More Than HRT guide free right here if, like me, midlife didn't feel quite like you expected. And be sure to listen to episodes #438 and #439, which were all about the mess that midlife can be, and my 3G + 4R process to tackle it!   Stuff I Know You Will Love So many of you take magnesium already but it's often citrate or glycinate only, and while that might be checking a couple of boxes, it might not hit support for muscles and cellular energy. Enter BIOptimizers with 7 forms of magnesium to support sleep, digestion and energy. Try it for  15% off with this link and code DRBROOKE knowing there is a 365, no questions asked, money back guarantee!  If you are looking for an expert prescriber for HRT during your perimenopause or menopause journey but are at odds with your local provider being a bit behind current best practices or you simply can't find anyone near you to help, it is MIDI to the rescue! I've worked with a number of telehealth services in my search for providers that are up to date on modern menopause medicine, have great customer service, and are licensed in all 50 states and I'm so thrilled to have found my provider with MIDI. If you too need help with getting HRT please use this link bit.ly/drbrookemidi to try MIDI with no membership fees and insurance billing available.   Be sure you connect with me in my FREE PRIVATE Facebook group: Hormones & Happiness with Dr. Brooke where other amazing, like-minded women like YOU are already hanging out! Join us!   Follow Dr. Brooke on Instagram and get signed up for my awesome emails here. Seriously, I write really great emails, or so 1000s of women tell me and I'd like to send you one too. To work with Dr. Brooke click here and if you loved this episode, please leave a review!

Send us Fan MailYou leave the hospital with a healthy baby, a folder of paperwork, and zero mention of the fact that your estrogen just went from about 3,000 to almost nothing.That is where this conversation starts. In 2022, I sat down with Dr. Rachel Rubin, urologist and sexual medicine specialist, back in season one, long before she became the person everyone quotes about hormones. I've known her since she walked into the PT department at Georgetown as a resident and asked if she could shadow somebody and learn about Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy. This is her before the rest of the world caught up.We're rewinding it now because almost everything she predicted in this episode has since happened.

Why does your body still feel dry, itchy, and irritated in places you never expected, even after starting hormone replacement therapy? I brought back the girlfriend doctor, Dr. Anna Cabeca, because there's an area of our midlife health we just don't talk about enough, and it's costing women their comfort, their confidence, and in some cases, far more than that. In this episode, Anna and I get into the real reasons behind vaginal dryness, recurring UTIs, and burning that no one can explain, and why so many of these symptoms don't fully resolve even with HRT. We unpack the massive difference between synthetic progestins and bioidentical progesterone, and why so many women who've had a hysterectomy have been wrongly told they don't need progesterone at all. We also go deep on the vaginal microbiome, why it works completely differently from your gut microbiome, and the surprisingly small things, like a single course of antibiotics, that can throw the whole system off balance. I go deep on the personal side of this too, from Brooks' hotel room debut as an influencer to why I still can't sleep on cycled progesterone no matter how many times Anna tells me to try it. We Go Deep On: Why vaginal dryness and itching often don't improve even with systemic HRT The real difference between bioidentical progesterone and synthetic progestins Why women without a uterus have been wrongly denied progesterone for decades Pregnenolone, the hormone precursor nobody talks about Vaginal microbiome and why it works the opposite of your gut What vaginal rejuvenation procedures actually require to work The mindset shift that keeps Anna consistent with her own health Catch the full episode on YOUTUBE HERE: https://bit.ly/MidlifeConversationsYouTube Products mentioned:  Julva: https://dranna.com/nataliejill Balance Cream: https://dranna.com/nataliejillbalance Mighty Maca: http://dranna.com/nataliejillmaca Velve: http://dranna.com/natalievelve Use code NATALIEJILL to save    Learn More About Dr. Anna Cabeca  Instagram ➜ http://www.instagram.com/thegirlfrienddoctor   Website ➜ https://drannacabeca.com/  Thank you to our show sponsors:  QUANTUM UPGRADE:  Try Quantum Upgrade completely free for 15 days—no credit card required. Use code NATALIEJILL at checkout on https://quantumupgrade.io/start  THE PATCH METHOD:  Vitamins you can wear! Visit https://www.thepatchmethod.com  and use code NATALIEJILL to save Free Gifts for being a listener of Midlife Conversations! Mastering the Midlife Midsection Guide: https://theflatbellyguide.com/ Age Optimizing and Supplement Guide: https://ageoptimizer.com   Connect with me on social media! Instagram: www.Instagram.com/Nataliejllfit Facebook: www.Facebook.com/Nataliejillfit   For advertising inquiries: https://www.category3.ca/  Disclaimer: Information provided in the Midlife Conversations podcast is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional. Do not use the information provided in this podcast for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before making any changes to your current regimen.  Information provided in this podcast and the use of any products or services related to this podcast does not create a client-patient relationship between you and the host of Midlife Conversations or you and any doctor or provider interviewed and featured on this show. Information and statements may have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease. Advertising Disclosure: Some episodes of Midlife Conversations may be sponsored by products or services discussed during the show. The host may receive compensation for such advertisements or if you purchase products through affiliate links. Opinions expressed about products or services are those of the host and/or guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of any sponsor. Sponsorship does not imply endorsement of any product or service by healthcare professionals featured on this podcast.

In this episode, Dr. Eric Osansky welcomes back bestselling author, nurse practitioner, and women's health expert Cynthia Thurlow to discuss her newest book, The Menopause Gut. Cynthia explains why gut health should be at the center of every conversation about perimenopause and menopause, sharing both the science behind the gut-hormone connection and her own personal journey that inspired the book. Together, they explore how declining estrogen influences immune function, gut permeability, inflammation, and the risk of autoimmune conditions during midlife. The conversation dives into the important role of the estrobolome, estrogen metabolism, food sensitivities, detoxification, genetics, and the impact of chronic stress on hormonal health. Cynthia also discusses why symptoms such as hot flashes, weight gain, digestive issues, sleep disturbances, and joint pain shouldn't simply be accepted as "normal aging." Along the way, she shares practical strategies for improving gut health, increasing fiber intake, supporting the vagus nerve, reducing inflammation, and making personalized decisions about hormone replacement therapy (HRT). The episode concludes with an empowering message that women don't have to suffer through perimenopause and menopause. By understanding the connection between hormones, the gut microbiome, metabolism, and thyroid health, it's possible to improve symptoms and support long-term wellness. If you want a clearer, more balanced understanding of the menopause-gut connection and how it influences thyroid and overall health, you'll get a lot out of this episode.  Free resources for your thyroid healthGet your FREE Thyroid and Immune Health Restoration Action Points Checklist at SaveMyThyroidChecklist.comHigh-Quality Nutritional Supplements For Hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto' s Have you checked out my new ThyroSave supplement line? These high-quality supplements can benefit those with hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto's, and you can receive special offers, along with 10% off your first order, by signing up for emails and text messages when you visit ThyroSave.com. Do You Want Help Saving Your Thyroid?Get free access to hundreds of articles and blog posts: https://www.naturalendocrinesolutions.com/articles/all-other-articles Watch Dr. Eric's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/NaturalThyroidDoctor/videos Join Dr. Eric's Graves' disease and Hashimoto's group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/saveyourthyroid Take the Thyroid Saving Score Quiz: https://quiz.savemythyroidquiz.com/sf/237dc308 Read all of Dr. Eric's published books: http://savemythyroid.com/thyroidbooks Work with Dr. Eric: https://savemythyroid.com/work-with-dr-eric/ 

In this episode, Tina chats with Kerri Axelrod about why perimenopause can throw your digestion off, from bloating and constipation to changes in your gut health. They talk about how hormone shifts in perimenopause, stress, under-eating, food additives like sugar alcohols and gums, and your nervous system all play a role in how your gut feels. Plus, Kerri shares simple, practical strategies to support better digestion and make meals work better for your body. Here's what you'll learn: - The moment Kerri realized her hormones weren't actually the problem - Why perimenopause feels so much harder for some women than others - The reason HRT works wonders for one woman and does nothing for the next - The real reason digestion seems to fall apart after 40 - Why bloating suddenly becomes a whole different beast after 40 - The everyday habit that could be making your bloating worse - Could your stress be showing up in your gut? - Constipated? Your gallbladder might be trying to tell you something - Signs your gallbladder may need more support Book peptide consult: https://p.bttr.to/3uiKlRv https://Elliemd.com/Carrotsncake Peptides for Women Course: https://carrots-n-cake.mykajabi.com/offers/3Q7wttmr/checkout?coupon_code=PEP Peptides for Practitioners Certification: https://www.carrotsncake.com/offers/TrVo7mCz?coupon_code=PFPTINA Connect with Tina Haupert: https://carrotsncake.com/ Facebook: Carrots 'N' Cake https://www.facebook.com/carrotsncake Instagram: @carrotsncake https://www.instagram.com/carrotsncake YouTube: Tina Haupert https://www.youtube.com/user/carrotsncake About Tina Haupert: Tina Haupert is the owner of Carrots ‘N' Cake as well as a Certified Nutrition Coach and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P). Tina and her team use functional testing, peptides, and a personalized approach to nutrition to help women find balance within their diets while achieving their body composition goals. Connect with Kerri Alexrod: https://www.kerriaxelrod.com/ Facebook: Kayla Johnson Fitness https://www.facebook.com/KerriAxelrodWellness/ Instagram: kerriaxelrod https://www.instagram.com/kerriaxelrod/ Linkedin: Kerri Axelrod, RD, LDN https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerriaxelrod/ About Kerri Alexrod: I didn't always work in nutrition. In fact, I actively avoided science classes for most of my life and spent my 20s running full speed in the fast-paced world of national politics. I was working long hours on presidential campaigns and the world of DC politics, immersed in policy and communications. From the outside, it looked like I had it all together. But behind the scenes, my health was crumbling. I was anxious, exhausted, constipated, bloated, gaining weight that wouldn't budge, and wired-but-tired nearly every day. Doctors dismissed my symptoms as “just stress” or “normal.” I tried therapy, one medication after the next, more coffee, and more workouts. But, nothing worked. And even though I grew up in the peak of ‘90s and 2000s diet culture, with an “almond mom” and a low-fat everything lifestyle, I still thought I was doing all the right things. Eat less. Move more. Power through. Right? Until it all stopped working and I realized conventional medicine couldn't help me. In my late 20s, I hit a wall in my health. In 2011, I first learned about functional medicine and for the very first time I had hope that real healing was possible. But my first experience wasn't what I expected. Unfortunately, traditional functional medicine just swapped my prescriptions for supplements and my low-fat, low-calorie diet for an elimination diet. I still didn't get better. Like you, I'm a problem solver and action taker. I knew in my gut there was something deeper going on. So I made a decision that changed everything: I left politics, went back to school, and spent the next decade studying the science behind gut health, hormones, anxiety, nervous system work, nutrition and women's bodies.

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(Celebrating 80yrs of community radio!) It's summertime and that means that it's time to talk about our body's shape and condition with Darrell Glass from Eastern States Medical on Loudon Rd again. Not only do the provide peptides and HRT, but, they employ cutting edge tech like “T-Shape2” “…It combines radio frequency, low-level laser therapy, vacuum massage, and mechanical stimulation in one platform…skin tightening, body contouring, improved circulation, and a smoother overall appearance…” And “Styku 3D Body Analysis” to “…create a full 3D model of your body in under 60 seconds.” Now we're talking!(NH Unscripted is proud to be recognized as one of the Top 100 Acting Podcasts on the web and also featured in the Top 50 New Hampshire Podcasts list by Millionpodcasts.com)(Airs M/W/F @9am on 1450AM/103.9FM Concord, 101.9FM Manchester)

Feeling like yourself again often starts with zooming out instead of chasing the latest wellness trend. In this conversation, we sit down with Nurse Practitioner Carmen Stansberry to explore the bigger picture of women's health that focuses on the  idea of longevity vs a quick fix. We cover everything, from finding the right healthcare provider to understanding hormones, inflammation, sleep, and the daily habits that have the biggest impact over time. If you've been wondering where to start when you don't feel your best, this conversation offers practical guidance to help you make informed decisions and focus on what truly moves the needle.Key Topics Covered:How to find a qualified healthcare provider who looks at the full picture instead of offering quick fixesWhat heart rate variability (HRV) can reveal about stress, hormones, and overall healthThe truth about peptides, GLP-1s, and why personalized care mattersHow inflammation affects aging and simple ways to reduce it through everyday habitsWhat to know about hormone therapy, hair health, collagen, and protein as you get olderThe best longevity tips for womenCONNECT WITH CARMEN:Follow Carmen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carmen.stansberry.np LINKS AND RESOURCES:LMNT: Free Sample Pack with purchase:  drinkLMNT.com/HERSELFMARY RUTH HAIR SUPPLEMENT: https://amzlink.to/az0kELnE6fNiV Check out episode 342: Our Unfiltered Thoughts About Turning 40, where we talk about aging and our thoughts on it: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/herself/id1489878793?i=1000772765470 Let's connect!HERSELF PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/herselfpodcastHERSELF INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/herselfpodcastMEET AMY: http://instagram.com/ameskieferMEET ABBY: http://instagram.com/abbyrosegreenThis episode was brought to you by the Pivot Ball Change Network.

(00:00:00) 226: Itchy & Bitchy ClinicCrawl: Plastic in Your Penis and Herpes Contagion (00:00:11) Welcome to Itchy and BITCHI (00:00:42) Doc Itchy Medical Pets Supplements (00:01:02) Microplastics in the Human Body (00:04:38) Shingles and Canine Quarantine (00:08:00) Closing Remarks and Contact Information (00:08:23) Follow and Contact Information Scientists have confirmed microplastics are now showing up in human penile tissue, with four out of five samples from men with erectile dysfunction containing seven different types of microplastics. Microplastics have also been detected in human brain, placenta, and testes .... because apparently your body is now a landfill.Meanwhile, everyone's favorite lurking virus is back for revenge: shingles itself isn't contagious, but the varicella-zoster virus absolutely can spread to ONLY people who NEVER had chickenpox or the Vaccine. Visit itchyandbitchy.comFrom gut health and hormone health to autoimmune disease and chronic pain, we investigate what science actually says. We examine functional medicine, holistic health, and alternative medicine with the same skeptical If it's pseudoscience, we'll call it. If it's medical gaslighting, patient advocacy failure, or misdiagnosis we'll call that too. For chronic illness warriors, self-advocacy seekers, and wellness skeptics WE OFFER  No filters. No BS. Just the truth your doctor didn't have time to tell you. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/itchy-bitchy-podcast--4303608/support.Itchy & Bitchy: Have you felt dismissed, misdiagnosed, or gaslit by a broken medical system.  From gut health, hormones, autoimmune disease, chronic pain, holistic health, and alternative medicine ... medical gaslighting, patient advocacy , or misdiagnosis we'll call that too.  For chronic illness warriors, self-advocacy seekers: WE OFFER  No BS 

Break through your keto or low carb plateau. Book a free call with Robert Sikes: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/callGLP-1 drugs, HRT, and a low carb diet can change your health, but using them the wrong way can cost you muscle, energy, and time.In episode 904 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes talks with Amanda Decker, a low carb nurse practitioner, about metabolic health, weight loss, psoriasis, menopause, testosterone, and HRT. Amanda shares how low carb and a 30-day carnivore diet changed her health. She explains when GLP-1 drugs may help, why protein and strength training matter, and how poor dosing can cause muscle loss. They also cover fasting insulin, body composition, HRT risks, sardine fasting, and why real health is more than a lab number.Follow Amanda on IG: https://www.instagram.com/deckerlesscarbs/Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters0:00 - How Amanda Decker Discovered Low Carb3:06 - What Happened to Her Psoriasis After 30 Days of Carnivore?4:45 - How a Nurse Practitioner Became a Keto Specialist7:30 - How She Built a Low-Carb Medical Practice8:46 - Are GLP-1 Drugs Worth the Risks?12:17 - The GLP-1 Side Effects Patients Rarely Hear About12:57 - How to Prevent Muscle Loss on GLP-1 Drugs15:12 - Has the Keto Movement Lost Its Momentum?18:49 - Why Community Makes Keto More Sustainable23:58 - Is Bioidentical HRT Safe for Men and Women?28:44 - What Are the Side Effects of HRT for Women?30:47 - Does Menopause Accelerate Bone and Muscle Loss?32:51 - Why Women Should Stop Chasing Scale Weight36:46 - Can Low Carb Improve Women's Hormonal Health?39:16 - Why “Optimal” Lab Numbers Can Mislead You42:52 - DEXA vs InBody: Which Body Fat Scan Is Best?46:29 - The Sardine Fast Experiment That Backfired48:30 - Does Extended Fasting Cause Muscle Loss?51:59 - What Makes This Low-Carb Conference Different?54:21 - Should Kids Eat Low Carb?57:52 - The Low Carb for Better Health Conference

Struggling with midlife weight gain even though you're doing everything right? OB/GYN and obesity medicine specialist Dr. Karen Mann, medical director at Noom, breaks down why weight gain isn't willpower — it's hormones, metabolism, and mindset. You'll learn why pairing GLP-1s with behavior coaching leads to 48% more weight loss than medication alone, how to safely combine HRT and GLP-1s (and in what order), and why perimenopause is your window to get ahead of muscle loss and metabolic slowdown. As Dr. Mann puts it: "How you feed yourself is how you love yourself." Let's get smart about it, beauties! FOLLOW A CERTAIN AGE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GET INBOX INSPO: Sign up for our newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AGE BOLDLY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We share new episodes, giveaways, links we love, and midlife resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Liz shares her exact priority list for getting the biggest health wins without spending a fortune – the free habits she swears by and the essential supplements she thinks are worth the money.Plus: does high-intensity exercise stall fat loss, is there any truth to the collagen and cancer scare stories, what you need to know about gluten and histamine intolerance, and why progesterone may help you sleep better.In this episode: · Should midlife women swerve high-intensity exercise?· Is there a link between collagen and cancer?· Where to spend and where to save on wellbeing· Liz's tips for cooling mast cell activation· Why is progesterone added to HRT?Links mentioned in the episode:· Ingenious Collagen+· Doctor Seaweed Collagen+· Protein powder· Omega-3· Methylated B vitamins· Podcast with Patrick Holford about Alzheimer's· Vitamin D· NMN· Urolithin A· How to Age· Butyrate· NatureDoc· Quercetin (use code LIZLOVES26 for 15% off)· Luteolin· Podcast with Professor Vik Khullar· Menopause specialist· The Power of Hormones by Dr Louise Newson Get in touch with a question for Liz: Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.comWhatsApp: 07518 471 846 More from Liz:· How to Age· A Better Second Half · Follow Liz on Instagram· Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram Host: Liz EarleProducer: Lynnike Swerts (Fresh Air Production)Content Writer: Lucy ParleyHead of Brand: Ellie Smith Some links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our Affiliate Policy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us Fan MailAdvocating for your own health ~ support through menopause, thyroid & hormones.Cindy Dupuie is a functional medicine nutritionist who now focuses on perimenopause & menopause, helping women become their own advocate for their health.She likes to help women with diabetes, thyroid issues, HRT, digestion & weight loss.We discuss how hormonal changes can have an effect on women as they age, with issues such as anxiety, and the importance of oestrogen for the body. Connect with Cindy:Instagram @cindy_dupuie Video: What End Is Up When It Comes To HRT https://youtu.be/A-jMfvQifjoYouTube channel Signature Course: Grace In Transition for Women Of A Certain Age https://alivingbalance.net/course/Free Download Lab Checklist for The Pause Years https://alivingbalance.net/guide-to-essential-lab-work-download-page/ Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist course Support the showConnect with Hair therapy:FacebookInstagramTwitterClubhouse- @Hair.TherapyHair Therapy WebsiteDonate towards the podcast Start your own podcastHair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert! 

Today, I'm honored to reconnect with Dr. Tommy Wood. He is a neuroscientist, a performance coach, and an elite-level professional nerd. He's also currently an associate professor of pediatrics and neuroscience at the University of Washington. He received his bachelor's in biochemistry from the University of Cambridge, a medical degree from the University of Oxford, and a PhD in physiology and neuroscience from the University of Oslo. In our conversation, we discuss his new book, The Stimulated Mind, and he explains how dementia is a confluence of factors that accumulate over decades, important contributors to dementia, and ways we can help prevent it. We explore the concept of headroom, specific risk factors for neurocognitive decline, brain fog in midlife, the 10-year HRT timing window, and the evidence supporting these concepts. Dr. Tommy shares what we can learn from his work with elite-level athletes, along with some of the biggest misconceptions in the brain health space, and his 3s model of stimulation, sleep, and nutrient supply. He also explains why nutritional status matters for neurocognitive function. Stay tuned for today's insightful conversation with Dr. Tommy Wood. I loved his new book, The Stimulated Mind, and it will definitely be part of my must-reads for 2026! IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: Why dementia is not one single disease but a clinical outcome with multiple causes How sleep, oral health, nutritional status, and chronic inflammation may all influence dementia risk What headroom is, and the factors that help maintain it and protect cognitive function How the disease processes leading to dementia often begin decades before symptoms appear What the research suggests about the best time to start hormone therapy for brain health How Formula One drivers and elite athletes tend to prioritize sleep, nutrition, recovery, and focused work over chasing perfection How frequent notifications and interruptions train the brain to expect distraction, making sustained concentration more difficult How both overeating and chronic under-fueling can impair brain health How lifestyle changes can reduce dementia risk, even in people with APOE4 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.  Purchase Cynthia's book, The Menopause Gut. Cynthia's Intermittent Fasting Transformation Book The Midlife Pause Supplement Line Connect with Dr. Tommy Wood On his website On Instagram The Stimulated Mind Substack

This week on Country Club Girls, we're covering two very different kinds of whiplash. First, we're joined by Mia Scott of Rixa Health to talk about the hormonal roller coaster that is perimenopause. Why are we suddenly sweaty, anxious, exhausted, bloated, forgetting words, and questioning our sanity? We get into HRT, what's actually normal, what isn't, and why so many women are suffering in silence when they don't have to. Want to keep the conversation going? Get your tickets to Rixa Health's Women's Health Summit at summit.rixahealth.com. Then it's time to unpack Meredith's trip to Napa. From wine country adventures and vacation stories to the moments we definitely need more details on, we're recapping the highlights (and the chaos) from her getaway, as well as her roasting Brittany for her awful wine preferences. Hormones. Hot flashes. Cabernet. Questionable decisions. Just another week at the club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If we are doing all the things in midlife and we still feel off. The brain fog. The bloating. The dull skin. The hormones that feel louder, not quieter. The recovery that takes three days from one glass of wine. This episode is for us. Because everyone keeps telling us the next step is hormones. HRT. Bioidenticals. Patches. Pellets. And those can absolutely help. But there are three quiet things slowing down in our bodies at the same time, and nobody is teaching us about them in plain English. The walls of our cells. Where hormones are supposed to knock and get a response. The body's trash truck. The thing that carries used hormones out of the body so they do not pile back up. The wallpaper lining our gut. The thing that keeps inflammation from running the whole show. All three slow down in midlife. That is why more hormones alone has not been the full answer for so many of us. My guest is Jessica Kane Berman, co-owner of BodyBio, a third-generation cellular health company her grandfather founded almost 30 years ago. Jessica walked through PCOS, fertility issues, mold, and Lyme, and she healed using the science her own family pioneered. We go through all three slowdowns in plain English, and we end with one thing we can do this week. This is the foundation underneath everything we are already doing. WE GO DEEP ON: • Why more hormones alone has not been the full answer in midlife • The three quiet things slowing down in our bodies at the same time • The walls of our cells, and why brain fog and dull skin are clues • The body's trash truck (bile), and why estrogen feels louder when it slows • The wallpaper lining our gut, and why food sensitivities and belly inflammation show up after 40 • Where HRT fits in (and why these three make HRT actually work) • What PC, TUDCA, and butyrate really do, in plain English • One simple thing to do this week if we are overwhelmed by where to start TIMESTAMPS • 00:00 | Why more hormones alone has not been the full answer • 06:00 | First slowdown. The walls of our cells. • 18:00 | Second slowdown. The body's trash truck. • 32:00 | Third slowdown. The wallpaper lining our gut. • 44:00 | All three together. Where HRT fits. • 52:00 | One thing to do this week.    Catch the full episode on YOUTUBE HERE: https://bit.ly/MidlifeConversationsYouTube  

Dr. Karen Adams, obstetrician/gynecologist and Farwell Family Director of the Stanford Program in Menopause and Healthy Aging, studies menopause and, perhaps more importantly, perimenopause – the critical years preceding it. During this time, hormone-related symptoms like mood instability, sleep disruption, hot flashes, and joint pain can be severe even though periods continue. Adams explains that perimenopausal symptoms are often misdiagnosed and improperly treated. She says hormonal therapies are safe and effective in perimenopause and menopause, and can even have heart and bone benefits. “Menopause is inevitable, but suffering is not,” Adams tells host Russ Altman on this episode of Stanford Engineering's The Future of Everything podcast. Have a question for Russ? Send it our way in writing or via voice memo, and it might be featured on an upcoming episode. Please introduce yourself, let us know where you're listening from, and share your question. You can send questions to thefutureofeverything@stanford.edu. Episode Reference Links: Stanford Profile: Karen Adams Connect With Us: Episode Transcripts >>> The Future of Everything Website Connect with Russ >>> Threads / Bluesky / Mastodon Connect with School of Engineering >>> Twitter/X / Instagram / LinkedIn / Facebook Chapters: (00:00:00) Introduction Russ Altman introduces guest Karen Adams, a professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Stanford University. (00:02:11) Path into Menopause Medicine How Adams built one of the first clinical programs focused on women over 40. (00:04:19) Menopause and Perimenopause What menopause is and how the hormonal transition often begins years earlier. (00:06:19) Beyond Hot Flashes The wide range of symptoms that can appear during perimenopause. (00:11:09) Pregnancy Risk During Perimenopause Why contraception can still matter until a full year without a period. (00:11:11) Unpredictable Symptoms Why perimenopausal symptoms can be harder to recognize than PMS. (00:13:37) Hormone Therapy How treatment differs during perimenopause and after menopause. (00:22:57) The Women's Health Initiative What the landmark hormone therapy study showed. (00:27:53) Sexual Health and Vaginal Estrogen Why local estrogen can safely treat genitourinary symptoms for many women. (00:30:36) Future In a Minute Rapid-fire Q&A: menopause care, women's health, and better clinical support (00:32:58) Conclusion Connect With Us:Episode Transcripts >>> The Future of Everything WebsiteConnect with Russ >>> Threads / Bluesky / MastodonConnect with School of Engineering >>>Twitter/X / Instagram / LinkedIn / Facebook Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Are you wondering if hormone replacement therapy is actually safe? Could hormone changes be affecting your weight, thyroid, heart health, and energy long before menopause officially begins?This week, I'm joined by board-certified OBGYN and menopause specialist Dr. Cathleen Brown to answer some of the biggest questions women have about perimenopause, menopause, and hormone replacement therapy. Many women don't realize they begin experiencing perimenopause symptoms in their mid to late 30s, so we want to empower you with the right information about this phase of life before the symptoms hit you like a ton of bricks.In this episode, we unpack the confusion and misinformation surrounding HRT, explain why treatment isn't one-size-fits-all, and talk about how to know when it's time to seek support instead of waiting until your symptoms become overwhelming.We'll also explore why so many women experience weight gain, brain fog, fatigue, sleep issues, and thyroid changes during midlife, and why these symptoms are often connected to a drop in hormone production. Dr. Brown shares how she approaches hormone therapy, why symptom tracking often provides more useful information than just hormone lab tests, and what women should know about testosterone, DHEA, and the different forms of HRT available today.We discuss how menopause affects long-term health beyond hot flashes, including heart disease, bone health, and metabolic changes. We also talk about what to look for in a healthcare provider, how telemedicine is changing menopause care, and why every woman deserves individualized treatment and ongoing support throughout this transition. Whether you're already experiencing symptoms or simply want to prepare for what's ahead, this episode will help you better understand your options so you can go into menopause confident about how to take control of your hormone health.Disclaimer: This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is being provided to educate you about how to take care of your body and as a self-help tool for your own use so that you can reach your own health goals. It is not intended to treat or cure any specific illness and is not to replace the guidance provided by your own medical practitioner. If you are under the care of a healthcare professional or currently use prescription medications, you should discuss any dietary changes or potential dietary supplement use with your doctor, and should not discontinue any prescription medications without first consulting your doctor. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. If you suspect you have a medical problem, we urge you to take appropriate action by seeking medical attention.In This Episode:[04:25] Why we start storing extra weight in midlife[09:00] The best way to determine the right HRT protocol for someone[11:50] What bodily cues to look out for and when to intervene with the symptoms[15:45] Perimenopause doesn't just start in your 40s or 50s[17:40] Common side effects when HRT isn't working as expected[21:45] Debunking testosterone myths and how to dose it for women[26:25] Why continuous monitoring matters for HRT[29:04] Pellets or no pellets? Which is a better form of testosterone?[32:30] The risks and benefits of using telehealth for HRT[35:00] How menopause, perimenopause, and thyroid function are connected[39:25] HRT has a positive correlation with lipid panels and heart health[42:15] Healthy estrogen levels helps prevent bone loss[43:40] Menopause doesn't have to be difficult or a negative experienceFind more from Dr. Cat Brown online:Website: https://bywinona.com/Instagram: @drcatobgynPodcast: The Menopause HourFacebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/bywinona/Connect with Sophie: Instagram: @shetalkshealthWebsite: shetalkshealth.comThyroid Breakthrough Call: https://thyroidhealthaudit.shetalkshealth.com/thyroid-health-auditApply to work with us: www.shetalkshealth.com/callThe Mineral Reset (HTMA): https://shethrives.shetalkshealth.com/htma-packageMineral Mocktail (get your energy back now!: https://shetalkshealth.com/mineral-mocktail-guide/Stop guessing with your thyroid & Get Answers Now: https://ace.shetalkshealth.com/home-front

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Perimenopause hormone balance has natural solutions for midlife hormones, gut health & bone loss.Functional Medicine Practitioner and Menopause Guide Cindy Dupuie joins David DeHaas to reveal why so many women face hormone imbalances, digestive issues, bone loss, thyroid problems, and inflammation in midlife — and how to address them naturally.After going through early menopause at 43 and overcoming her own severe gut issues, Cindy has spent over 20 years helping women regain balance through personalized nutrition, lab testing, hormone education, and lifestyle changes.In this episode you'll learn: Why perimenopause and menopause affect far more than just reproductive hormones. How digestive health, gut function, and the liver influence hormone balance. The essential blood tests every woman should request—and what most doctors often overlook. The connection between estrogen, bone density, gallbladder health, and inflammation. Why the vagus nerve and nervous system play a critical role in healing and resilience. How bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (HRT), nutrition, and lifestyle changes can support healthy aging.Empowering women to take control of their health in perimenopause and beyond.Guest LinksWebsite: https://www.alivingbalance.netFree Lab Checklist for Women: https://www.alivingbalance.netInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cindy_dupuyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ALivingBalanceAbout the HostDavid DeHaas is the founder of Living Waters Wellness Center and host of The Whole Body Detox Show, where he shares natural health education and interviews leading experts to help you heal from within through detoxification, nutrition, and holistic wellness. Watch www.4naturalLawsofHealing.comSupport the showReady for your healing journey?Visit our website: www.LivingWatersCleanse.com Or give us a call at: (208) 378-9911Stem Cell Activation Patches:www.StemCellPatch.netGet your Supplements and Natural Body Products Here:www.livingwaterscleanse.com/supplementsQI-Shield EMF Devices:Protect your whole home or office with a touric shield from EMF's. 1. QI Shield Covers 16'x16'2. QI Home Covers 50' x 50'3. QI Max Covers 250'x250'Click on link and enter Livingwaters in discount code section during checkoutMagnesium Soaks:Follow us on our socials: Living Waters Wellness CenterBitChute: www.bitchute.com/livingwaterswellnessRumble: www.rumble.com/living...

HRT's missionaries in Kenya share the exciting work that the Lord is doing in their midst, and the fresh opportunities to impact the lives of children and families in Africa.  Video of this service is also available:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIkdUF-f0us&t=5s

Send us Fan MailMainstream education doesn't teach much, if anything, about the history of Trans people, but we have existed forever! And we will continue to exist forever! In this episode of Dem Bois Podcast, my guest Wen Neal shares how learning Trans history helped him understand gender more deeply. Wen also discusses the importance of online communities in understanding gender identity, the complexities of familial relationships, and the ongoing journey of understanding yourself and your place in the world. We talk:9:27 - The role of online communities in self-discovery17:26 - Family dynamics and growing up24:03 - Navigating difficult conversations with parents37:19 - Healthcare disparities: Florida vs. California43:30 - The importance of Trans history education52:40 - Art as a reflection of identityEpisode References:Deviant ArtMaine-coon Cat BreedMy Strange AddictionDeantrbl IGRead more about Wen in his bio below:Wen Neale is a Asian American transman who's been on HRT for over 10 years (and has four cats) - since the beginning of his transition, he's been an open book on the internet about his transgender journey, and was able to share his experiences as a speaker in UC Davis. Wen is an inspirational figure in the Asian American trans community for his outspoken experiences about living authentically and taking calculated risks in finding his own path to happiness, from personal life to his career.Website - catdad.online IG - sippystrawIG Shop - catdadshop Twitter - catdadwenCelebrate 10 years of Dem Bois Inc.!2026 marks ten years of Dem Bois Inc. To honor this milestone, we invite you to join our 10 for 10 campaign by giving $10 a month to help sustain the care, leadership, and visibility that trans men of color deserve.Your support helps build a future rooted in care, visibility, and possibility.Donate today!Donate today to support Transmasc Gender Affirming Grants and Community Wellness Packages for Trans Men of Color!The  Visibility = Possibility™️ Merch is here! - Not just merch, but a movement! Dem Bois Community Voices Facebook Group is a safe, moderated sanctuary where trans men of color can connect authentically, discuss podcast episodes, share powerful experiences, and build support networks. Dem Bois YouTube Channel! - @demboisinc - Exclusive content you won't find anywhere else!

Want to live longer?What if getting sick wasn't inevitable?Longevity physician Dr. Gregory Burzynski joins us to explain how modern medicine is shifting from treating disease to preventing it before it starts.We discuss the cutting-edge tests, imaging, genetics, peptides, supplements, hormone therapy, and lifestyle habits that could dramatically improve not just how long you live, but how well you live.We also tackle the biggest misconceptions about aging, why waiting until symptoms appear may be costing you years of healthy life, and which longevity strategies are actually worth your money.In this episode we cover:• The blood tests every woman should know about• Whole-body imaging and early cancer detection• Gene testing vs. epigenetics• Creatine, Vitamin D, fish oil & NMN• HRT and Peptides• Cold plunges, fasting, saunas & wearables• The future of longevity medicineIf you enjoy the episode, don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who wants to stay healthy for decades to come.Dr. Gregory Burzynski's Links:resTOR longevity Clinic HCM, Houston Concierge Medicine(00:01:03) Why longevity is changing the future of medicine(00:04:00) Why Dr. Gregory Burzynski thinks dying should be optional.(00:09:46) When should you start thinking about longevity?(00:14:00) Do you have to be wealthy to live longer?(00:16:20) The best tests to catch disease before symptoms appear(00:21:28) Genetics vs. epigenetics—what's the difference?(00:24:00) Can we turn back the clock? (00:31:01) Inflammation, supplements & the biggest deficiencies doctors see(00:36:30) Rapamycin, NMN & the future of anti-aging medicine(00:47:38) Peptide use and availability(00:50:22) Lightning Round: Fasting, cold plunges, saunas & alcohol(00:54:41) HRT, testosterone & wearable health trackers(00:59:43) Where to hear more from Dr. Gregory BurzynskiWant to leave the TTSL Podcast a voicemail? We love your questions and adore hearing from you. https://www.speakpipe.com/TheThickThighsSaveLivesPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The CVG Nation app, for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iPhone⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The CVG Nation app, for Android⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fitness FB Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thick Thighs Save Lives Workout Programs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Constantly Varied Gear's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Workout Leggings⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. The views expressed are those of the hosts and guests and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical diagnosis, treatment, or advice. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, exercise routine, medications, supplements, or healthcare plan.Statements regarding supplements and wellness products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.Guest opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or producers.

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Two out of three Alzheimer's patients are women, and for decades that gap was written off as a side effect of living longer. The newer neuroscience tells a more specific story: menopause is not a reproductive event, it's a neurological one, and the pathology begins 20 to 30 years before the first symptom. In this episode, Louisa breaks down why the female brain loses its primary protection around 40, what actually drives the disease, and the seven evidence-based protections that can change the trajectory. She starts with the estrogen shield, the four things estrogen does in the female brain that nothing else replicates: it drives mitochondrial biogenesis, suppresses amyloid plaque formation, upregulates antioxidant enzymes, and maintains white matter integrity. You'll hear why estrogen doesn't decline smoothly but swings wildly through perimenopause before dropping roughly 80% by postmenopause, what PET scans already show in women in midlife, and why a 2021 paper by Mosconi and colleagues named menopause the single strongest predictor of Alzheimer's brain changes, stronger than age, stronger than family history. Then she turns to what you can do about it. You'll learn why resistance training, not cardio, produces the irisin and BDNF cascade that targets the exact pathological hallmarks of Alzheimer's, and why two sessions a week was enough to preserve the brain regions the disease hits first. She covers the glymphatic system that clears amyloid and tau only during deep sleep, and why 70 to 80% of women in perimenopause lose exactly that sleep at exactly the wrong moment. She walks through the HRT timing fork, 32% lower risk when therapy starts within five years of menopause versus 38% higher when it starts after 65, the MIND diet's 53% risk reduction, the omega-3 dose most women get wrong by a factor of five, and the cortisol crisis that runs like a thread through every mechanism in the episode. It's not a death sentence. It's a timeline, and there is a window where the right information changes the outcome. To sponsor an episode- https://open.substack.com/pub/neuroathletics/p/sponsor-tne *Reduce your risk of Alzheimer's with my science-backed protocol for women 30+:* https://go.neuroathletics.com.au/youtube-sales-page Subscribe to The Neuro Experience for evidence-based conversations at the intersection of brain science, longevity, and performance. _____ *TOPICS DISCUSSED* 00:00 Intro: Two Out of Three Alzheimer's Patients Are Women 00:37 The Estrogen Shield and the Four Things It Does in Your Brain 02:13 What Happens to the Brain When Estrogen Drops 03:01 The Reframe: Menopause Is a Neurological Event, Not a Reproductive One 03:31 Why Women Develop More Tau Than Men 04:15 The 20-Year Head Start: It Begins in Your 30s and 40s 05:02 When the Silent Window Collides With Perimenopause 05:44 The Symptoms Women Are Told to Dismiss 06:42 The Diagnostic Gap and the APOE4 Risk 08:59 Protection 1: Why Resistance Training Beats Cardio 09:31 Irisin, BDNF, and Fertilizer for Your Neurons 10:37 The Brain-Scan Proof: Two Sessions a Week 11:16 Why Chronic Cardio Can Work Against Your Brain 13:36 Protection 2: The Glymphatic System and Deep Sleep 14:53 How Your Brain Cleans Itself Overnight 15:56 The Sleep Collision That's Specific to Women 16:37 Why Deep Sleep Beats Total Hours 18:41 Protection 3: The HRT Timing Window 18:56 32% Lower vs 38% Higher: Same Therapy, Opposite Outcomes 20:56 The 2002 Data Still Driving the Wrong Advice 21:05 APOE4 Carriers and the Largest HRT Benefit 23:19 Protection 4: The MIND Diet and a 53% Lower Risk 24:20 The Omega-3 Dose Most Women Get Wrong 25:17 Berries, Anthocyanins, and the Foods to Cut 27:38 The Cortisol Crisis: The Thread Through Everything 28:58 The Estrogen and Cortisol Feedback Loop 30:18 The "Healthy" Routine That's Quietly Hurting Your Brain 31:08 Seven Layers, One Message: This Is Preventable _______ *Thank you to our sponsors* Function Health: https://functionhealth.com/LouisaNicola - Use code NEURO25 for a $25 credit Timeline (Mitopure): https://timeline.com/neuro - Use code NEURO for a discount IQBAR: Text NEURO to 64000 for 20% off all IQBAR products plus FREE shipping (Message and data rates may apply) Cozy Earth: https://cozyearth.com - Use code NEURO for 20% off _______ I'm Louisa Nicola - clinical neurophysiologist - Alzheimer's prevention specialist - founder of Neuro Athletics. My mission is to translate cutting-edge neuroscience into actionable strategies for cognitive longevity, peak performance, and brain disease prevention. If you're committed to optimizing your brain- reducing Alzheimer's risk - and staying mentally sharp for life, you're in the right place. Stay sharp. Stay informed. Join thousands who subscribe to the Neuro Athletics Newsletter → https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louisanicola_/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/louisanicola_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Before menopause, our risk of heart disease is HALF what a man's is. Within a few years of our last period, it is EQUAL. By our seventies, it is HIGHER. So why is nobody screening us for it? This is the conversation midlife women have been waiting for. I sat down with Dr. Jayne Morgan, a research cardiologist and Vice President of Medical Affairs at Hello Heart, who is calling out menopause itself as the most missed opportunity in preventive cardiology. She is the creator of the Stairwell Chronicles, a science communicator who translates complex cardiology into kitchen-table language, and she has spent 25+ years researching what is actually happening to our hearts in midlife. This is our fourth cardiologist on the show. And she is different. She brings the research, the data, and a fierce honesty about why our healthcare system was built around the male body, and what we do about it now.   WE GO DEEP ON: • Why menopause is a CARDIOVASCULAR event, not a gynecologic footnote • The half / equal / greater stat that every midlife woman needs to memorize • The 37-minute delay women face in the ER for cardiac care, and the exact phrase that gets you seen • Why hot flashes, night sweats, palpitations, and brain fog are cardiovascular signals, not just inconveniences • What estrogen actually does for your heart and what happens when it drops, and the 10-year HRT window • Her take on statins, the online backlash, and what the research actually says about LDL • What to do if you tried a statin and felt terrible — • Why it is LDL AND insulin resistance AND inflammation — not one versus the other • The labs to demand: ApoB, Lp(a), hs-CRP, fasting insulin, CAC scan • Why women were excluded from cardiovascular clinical trials until 1993, and how that built the entire field on the wrong data • The exact advocacy phrase that gets your concern documented in your chart • Three things you can do this week that actually move the needle   This is not a doom episode. This is the conversation you bring to your doctor tomorrow.   TIMESTAMPS: • 00:00 — Why menopause is a cardiovascular event • 12:00 — The symptoms women miss and the 37-minute ER delay • 26:00 — Estrogen, HRT and the 10-year window • 42:00 — LDL, cholesterol and the statin debate • 54:00 — What to test, what to track, what to demand • 66:00 — Health equity and self-advocacy • 76:00 — Three things this week   Catch the full episode on YOUTUBE HERE: https://bit.ly/MidlifeConversationsYouTube    Learn More About Dr. Jayne Morgan  Instagram ➜ http://www.instagram.com/drjaynemorgan   Website ➜   https://drjaynemorgan.com/ Hello Heart➜   https://www.helloheart.com/      Thank you to our show sponsors:  LEELA QUANTUM:  Get 10% off your first Leela Quantum order with the code NatalieJill at checkout  at https://midlifeconversations.com/leela TIMELINE: Timeline is offering 20% off your order of Mitopure! Go to https://timeline.com/NATALIEJILL  BIOPTIMIZERS: Stop settling for one form of magnesium when your body needs all 7. This one has them all! Get yours at https://bioptimizers.com/nataliejill  and use code NATALIEJILL to save  Free Gifts for being a listener of Midlife Conversations! Mastering the Midlife Midsection Guide: https://theflatbellyguide.com/ Age Optimizing and Supplement Guide: https://ageoptimizer.com   Connect with me on social media! Instagram: www.Instagram.com/Nataliejllfit Facebook: www.Facebook.com/Nataliejillfit   For advertising inquiries: https://www.category3.ca/  Disclaimer: Information provided in the Midlife Conversations podcast is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional. Do not use the information provided in this podcast for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before making any changes to your current regimen.  Information provided in this podcast and the use of any products or services related to this podcast does not create a client-patient relationship between you and the host of Midlife Conversations or you and any doctor or provider interviewed and featured on this show. Information and statements may have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease. Advertising Disclosure: Some episodes of Midlife Conversations may be sponsored by products or services discussed during the show. The host may receive compensation for such advertisements or if you purchase products through affiliate links. Opinions expressed about products or services are those of the host and/or guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of any sponsor. Sponsorship does not imply endorsement of any product or service by healthcare professionals featured on this podcast.

You've been told menopause is a hormonal transition. It's also a vascular one, and almost nobody is talking about it. In this episode, Karen sits back down with Cathy Eason, Chief Science Officer at Berkeley Life, for round two on a molecule most women have never heard of but should know by heart: nitric oxide. It is tiny, it is a gas, and it touches nearly every system in your body. When estrogen drops in perimenopause and menopause, nitric oxide production drops right along with it, and that decline may be quietly connected to your fatigue, your brain fog, your blood pressure, your blood sugar, and yes, your libido. Karen and Cathy get specific about the vascular side of midlife that rarely makes it into the conversation. That includes what nitric oxide has to do with responsive desire versus spontaneous desire, why heart disease risk climbs even in women who feel healthy, and what your labs might be trying to tell you before anything feels obviously wrong. Cathy also shares a personal story involving her spouse's vascular event that reframes how seriously women need to take this. This one connects a lot of dots. If you've ever felt like your energy, your desire, and your health markers were somehow all falling apart at once with no clear explanation, this episode is going to make a lot more sense of it. In This Episode, We Cover: What nitric oxide actually does in the body and why it touches nearly every organ system The direct link between declining estrogen and declining nitric oxide production Why fatigue is the number one reported symptom in perimenopause and menopause, and the physiological reason behind it How nitric oxide affects blood sugar, digestion, and insulin sensitivity The connection between nitric oxide, brain fog, mood, and sleep Why responsive desire is normal for most women, and what blood flow has to do with it What time of day your circulation actually peaks, and why that matters for sex The lifestyle habits quietly depleting your nitric oxide without you realizing it What labs and at-home tests can hint that you're running low A personal story about a spouse's vascular event and why women need to take heart health seriously now, not later Who This Episode Is For This episode is for the woman who has been chasing energy, sleep, and libido fixes without ever hearing about the blood flow piece. It's for anyone who has been told her labs are normal but she still doesn't feel like herself. It's especially relevant if you're on HRT and not getting the full results you expected, or if heart health has never really been on your radar because you don't have metabolic disease. If you've noticed cold hands, brain fog, low energy, or a sex drive that disappeared and you've been chalking it up to just getting older, this conversation is for you.     Sponsors TRY LMNT Ice tea: right now, you can get a free 8-count Sample Pack of their most popular flavors with any purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/KarenMartel Try the Estro 2 Rejuvention, skin care made for midlife women! 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 of Not Your Mother's Menopause Podcast, Dr. Fiona Lovely sits down with Dr. Louann Brizendine, the renowned neuropsychiatrist and author of the groundbreaking book The Upgrade (released in 2022). Dr. Brizendine, who founded the first U.S. clinic focused on women's mood and hormone-related brain function, brings her decades of expertise to a conversation that reframes everything women have been told about life after fertility. The episode challenges the narrative that menopause marks an ending. Instead, Dr. Brizendine introduces listeners to the Upgrade—the wisdom phase that emerges after the hormonal chaos of perimenopause settles. She explains how the transition, formerly known as perimenopause, is a period of significant brain and body shifts, but what follows is a time of clarity, freedom, and renewed purpose. Women often feel joyless and irritable during the transition, but Dr. Brizendine offers hope, sharing that the happiness quotient actually increases with each decade of life. Listeners will learn practical brain and body hacks, including how to support the vagus nerve for better heart-brain communication and the importance of hormone therapy timing for brain protection. Dr. Brizendine also addresses the controversy surrounding HRT, urging women to consider estrogen not just for symptom relief but as prevention for cognitive decline. This is a conversation about reclaiming authentic selfhood, leaving behind the people-pleasing tendencies of the fertile years, and stepping into a powerful new identity. The message is clear: the good stuff is coming. Episode Highlights: Dr. Brizendine defines the transition versus the Upgrade and why the language matters. The connection between dropping estrogen and changes in mood, memory, and metabolism. How progesterone acts like natural valium—and what happens when it drops. The importance of timing hormone therapy for optimal brain protection. Practical techniques for calming the nervous system and enhancing vagal tone. Tune in to discover why the second half of life holds more freedom, joy, and possibility than women have ever been led to believe. Follow Dr. Louann Brizendine: IG | Website | Buy her book, The Upgrade   Thank you to our sponsors for this episode:

One sentence can change the way you carry loss—and for our guest Laura Bratton, that sentence was, “I want to give you permission to grieve.”In this deeply moving conversation, Laura—an author, speaker, and resilience coach—shares how she learned to move forward without denying the pain of what she had lost. After beginning to lose her sight at age nine and becoming completely blind by the end of high school, she faced depression, daily panic attacks, and the difficult work of rebuilding her identity and independence.Laura reveals why she initially rejected gratitude and how one simple daily practice eventually transformed her mindset: writing down three things she was grateful for. This wasn't about being thankful for the hardship. It was about recognizing the support, tools, relationships, and resources that helped her navigate it—including the guide dog that restored a powerful sense of freedom.We also explore mindfulness as a practical tool for interrupting anxiety, learning to recognize that thoughts are not always facts, and responding to fear with greater awareness. Laura offers a refreshing definition of grit—not as pushing through pain or “getting over it,” but as combining self-compassion with the courage to take the next step.If you are navigating grief, trauma, anxiety, disability, or an unexpected life transition, this episode offers an honest and hopeful approach to resilience. You'll discover how gratitude, mindfulness, and self-compassion can help you carry what happened without allowing it to define what happens next.Subscribe to the V.I.B.E. Living Podcast, share this episode with someone who needs encouragement, and leave a review telling us the insight you're choosing to carry forward.Bio At the age of nine, Laura was diagnosed with an eye disease and faced the difficult reality that she would become blind. Over the next ten years she experienced the traumatic transition of adjusting to life without sight.  Laura adjusted to her new normal and was able to move forward in life as she graduated from Arizona State University with a BA in psychology. She then was the first blind student to receive her Masters of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary.  She is the author of the book, Harnessing Courage. Laura founded Ubi Global, which is an organization that provides speaking and coaching to empower all people to overcome challenges and obstacles with grit and gratitude.Social Media LinkedInWebsite Please Patronize Our Sponsors  Healthy aging starts from the inside out. Great Lakes Wellness Collagen is made with clean, grass-fed collagen peptides that are iGen Non-GMO tested, dissolve effortlessly in hot or cold liquids, and fit seamlessly into your daily routine. I personally use it to support healthy skin, stronger hair, joint comfort, and gut health. If you're looking for a simple way to nourish your body after 40, this is one of my favorite daily wellness essentials.Learn more by clicking here. Special Discount Code: VIBEWELLNESSWOMANIf you're curious about supporting your metabolism naturally, check out Ora Organic's GLP-1 Up. It's a plant-based supplement formulated with four clinically studied botanical ingredients that help support your body's natural GLP-1 production, healthy blood sugar response, appetite regulation, and energy balance.CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATIONIf you are ready to try natural HRT check out VITAFEM -  A doctor-formulated menopause supplement built for all 5 hormones. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION     

When you're the one everyone relies on, it's easy to believe your own needs can wait. You keep going. You juggle work, family, the mental load and everyone else's expectations, telling yourself you'll slow down when life gets quieter. But what if looking after yourself isn't selfish at all? What if it's the very thing that allows you to keep showing up without losing yourself in the process?In this episode, I'm joined by Alex Smallman, founder of Ubermummies, personal trainer and mum to three-year-old identical twin boys.  Alex shares her fertility journey of six and a half years, IVF, and becoming a first-time mum at 40. We also talk about the challenges of perimenopause, the chronic joint pain that left her searching for answers, and how HRT, movement and simple lifestyle changes helped her feel like herself again.This conversation is an honest reminder that taking care of yourself isn't something to squeeze in once everything else is done. It's the foundation that allows you to show up for your life and care for the people you love without constantly running on empty.In this episode, we discuss:Alex's infertility journey, IVF, and becoming a first-time mum at 40.The realities of balancing motherhood, business and perimenopause.What helped Alex regain her energy, confidence and quality of life.Why consistency and commitment matter more than perfection.Simple ways to support your wellbeing without adding more pressure.Whether you're navigating perimenopause, motherhood, or simply feeling stretched by the demands of everyday life, this episode will remind you that your wellbeing matters. Because the more supported your body and nervous system feel, the more capacity you have to enjoy your life instead of simply getting through it.To find out more about Alex go to:https://www.instagram.com/ubermummiesDownload 15 Breaths to Calm Anxiety - a FREE 5 minute audio to calm you down in real time.Download The Breath Check-Up - your FREE guide to understanding how well you're breathing right now.Download my energising 5 Minute Morning Practice to get your day started in the best way possible.To find out more about my membership The Inner Space go to:  https://www.pollywarren.com/theinnerspaceEmail me at:  info@pollywarren.comhttps://www.pollywarren.com/https://www.instagram.com/pollywarrencoaching/

GLP-1 was completely under estimated by the medical community and has turned out to be ALMOST a MIRACLE therapy for ALMOST everything.We review how we got this SO wrong and missed the potential of this therapy and ALL of the NEW and POTENTIAAL benefits.We also review the down side and potential Adverse Effects - Mild to Deadly ....From gut health and hormone health to autoimmune disease and chronic pain, we investigate what science actually says. We examine functional medicine, holistic health, and alternative medicine with the same skeptical If it's pseudoscience, we'll call it. If it's medical gaslighting, patient advocacy failure, or misdiagnosis we'll call that too. For chronic illness warriors, self-advocacy seekers, and wellness skeptics WE OFFER  No filters. No BS. Just the truth your doctor didn't have time to tell you. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/itchy-bitchy-podcast--4303608/support.Itchy & Bitchy: Have you felt dismissed, misdiagnosed, or gaslit by a broken medical system.  From gut health, hormones, autoimmune disease, chronic pain, holistic health, and alternative medicine ... medical gaslighting, patient advocacy , or misdiagnosis we'll call that too.  For chronic illness warriors, self-advocacy seekers: WE OFFER  No BS 

If you're a woman in your late 30s, 40s, or early 50s and you've been feeling exhausted, foggy, anxious, or like a complete stranger in your own body… I need you to hear me right now. You are not broken. You are not going crazy. And you are definitely not "just getting old."Welcome to the era of metabolic intelligence! Today we are kicking off a two-part series that I genuinely believe is going to change lives. This is the exact information I wish someone had handed me five years ago when I was sitting in my car crying, wondering what the heck was happening to my body.In this episode, we are doing a deep dive into Perimenopause 101. We are breaking down the biological timeline of what is actually happening inside your body, the sneaky symptoms you're probably dismissing as just "life stress," and the four non-negotiable strategies you need to not just survive this transition—but actually thrive through it.Because here is the truth: The more we understand our bodies, the more control we have. And when you learn to work with your hormones instead of against them? Something magical comes out the other side. A whole new breed of a woman.

6 ways to shift midlife belly fat (without counting calories)Wondering why your waistline has changed in your 40s or 50s, despite eating well and exercising regularly? Liz explains how perimenopause hormone shifts can change where we store fat, and why muscle loss, poor sleep, stress and gut health all play a role. She also shares strategies to help improve body composition without obsessing over calories.Plus: practical solutions for hip and joint pain, quality protein powders for active teens, exploring seed oils used in HRT and advice for persistent cold feet and visible veins.In this episode:· How to help hip and joint pain at night· Shifting stubborn weight around the tummy· Safe protein powder for teenagers· Why am I getting persistent cold feet and visible veins?· Supplement advice for circulation issues· Should I be worried about sunflower oils in HRT?Links mentioned in the episode:· What is GTPS?· Read How much protein do women really need?· Creatine· Fish oils· Collagen peptides· Use code LIZLOVES for 15% off Neutrient Curcumin + Boswellia· Ancient + Brave protein blend· The Organic Protein Company· Pycnogenol supplement· Boots Red Vine Leaf Leg Vein Support· Magnesium· Butcher's Broom supplements· Horse chestnut extract· Omega-3s Get in touch with a question for Liz:· Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com· WhatsApp: 07518 471 846More from Liz:· How To Age· A Better Second Half· Follow Liz on Instagram· Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on InstagramHost: Liz EarleProducer: Lynnike Swerts (Fresh Air Production)Content Writer: Lucy ParleyHead of Brand: Ellie SmithSome links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our Affiliate Policy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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You hot? Same. Grab a fan, because Very Peri is officially here. Created by Mamamia, we’ve sorted through the noise to answer your most urgent perimenopause questions.There is no shortage of perimenopause information out there. In fact, there is too much and most of it is unregulated, incomplete or contradictory. Consider Very peri your single trusted source, built purely around your needs.Get instant access to over 20 on-demand videos featuring 25 leading perimenopause experts from Australia and around the world, including Australia's most trusted medical voice Dr Ginni Mansberg, New York Times bestselling author and internationally renowned gynecologist Dr Jen Gunter, acclaimed neuropsychiatrist Professor Jayashri Kulkarni and leading menopause dietitian Nigel Denby.Together, they deliver trusted, up-to-date advice on HRT, periods, weight gain, skin, insomnia, brain fog and so much more, alongside the Mamamia women you already know and love, including Out Loud's Holly Wainwright and Amelia Lester, You Beauty's Leigh Campbell and Unleashed's Cath Mahoney.Best of all, you get six months of flexible access to watch entirely at your own pace, whether that's from your couch at 11pm, at your desk during your lunch break or in the kitchen while you try to remember why you walked in there in the first place... because you know, brain fog.LAUNCH OFFER: Get your all-access pass for just $59 for a limited time only. That’s 40% off.Head to veryperi.com.au today.Disclaimer: The information provided through Very Peri, including video interviews, panel discussions and digital downloads, is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical or professional advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your general practitioner (GP) or another qualified healthcare professional with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment pathway.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You hot? Same. Grab a fan, because Very Peri is officially here. Created by Mamamia, we’ve sorted through the noise to answer your most urgent perimenopause questions.There is no shortage of perimenopause information out there. In fact, there is too much and most of it is unregulated, incomplete or contradictory. Consider Very peri your single trusted source, built purely around your needs.Get instant access to over 20 on-demand videos featuring 25 leading perimenopause experts from Australia and around the world, including Australia's most trusted medical voice Dr Ginni Mansberg, New York Times bestselling author and internationally renowned gynecologist Dr Jen Gunter, acclaimed neuropsychiatrist Professor Jayashri Kulkarni and leading menopause dietitian Nigel Denby.Together, they deliver trusted, up-to-date advice on HRT, periods, weight gain, skin, insomnia, brain fog and so much more, alongside the Mamamia women you already know and love, including Out Loud's Holly Wainwright and Amelia Lester, You Beauty's Leigh Campbell and Unleashed's Cath Mahoney.Best of all, you get six months of flexible access to watch entirely at your own pace, whether that's from your couch at 11pm, at your desk during your lunch break or in the kitchen while you try to remember why you walked in there in the first place... because you know, brain fog.LAUNCH OFFER: Get your all-access pass for just $59 for a limited time only. That’s 40% off.Head to veryperi.com.au today.Disclaimer: The information provided through Very Peri, including video interviews, panel discussions and digital downloads, is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical or professional advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your general practitioner (GP) or another qualified healthcare professional with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment pathway.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Madsen shares how he went from NFL player to building a multi-million-dollar fitness business by leveraging bold niche marketing, paid acquisition, operational excellence, and a faith-driven shift toward purpose, profitability, and long-term impact.⁣⁣Connect with John - ⁣https://www.instagram.com/suprahuman_john/?hl=en⁣https://suprahuman.com/⁣⁣__________⁣If you'd like my team to run your marketing & sales department to scale your business apply here https://www.pinedapartners.com⁣⁣Join our private mastermind for elite business leaders who golf. https://www.mastermind19.com⁣⁣Want to be featured on the Wealthy Way Podcast? Apply here https://www.wealthyway.com⁣⁣If you want to start your real estate investing business, we'll give you 1:1 coaching, seller leads, software, & everything you need. https://www.wealthyinvestor.com⁣⁣Tired of paying so much in taxes every year? We'll give you strategy, tax prep, and accounting all in one place. https://www.taylor-tax.com⁣⁣Join free Bible studies and workshops for Christian business leaders. https://www.tentmakers.us⁣__________⁣⁣Chapters:⁣00:00 - First Ad to First Signup⁣00:39 - Polarizing Messaging⁣04:06 - NFL Journey⁣15:02 - NFL Training Lessons⁣18:49 - Gym Ownership & Online Pivot⁣30:02 - The First Million⁣36:13 - Paid Ads vs Organic Growth⁣45:04 - Marketing to High Earners⁣48:01 - High-Ticket Sales & Compliance⁣50:49 - Peptides, HRT & Business Goals⁣1:00:07 - Profitable Growth with Affiliates⁣1:07:35 - Community & Retention⁣1:15:08 - Training & Performance Evolution⁣1:15:54 - Business Struggles & Faith⁣1:23:39 - Humility & Renewed Purpose⁣1:30:08 - Ambition, Faith & Community⁣1:36:01 - Real Estate, Social Media & Identity

Are you feeling tired, irritable, or struggling with brain fog and weight gain? We're often told these symptoms are just a normal part of aging, but what if they don't have to be? In this episode, we sit down with CarolAnn Tutera, CEO of SottoPelle Therapy, to demystify Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT).   CarolAnn Tutera  shares the fascinating history of how her late husband, Dr. Gino Tutera, revolutionized hormone therapy by individualizing pellet dosing to match each patient's unique needs. We discuss the critical importance of getting baseline lab work done, why the steady release of pellet therapy outperforms other delivery methods like creams or injections, and how hormone balance impacts everything from bone density to brain health and relationships. Plus, CaT shares her personal wellness routines, favorite self-help resources, and her philosophy on aging gracefully and joyfully.   In this episode, we cover: What bioidentical hormones are and how they differ from synthetic hormones. The science behind pellet therapy and its 24/7 time-released delivery system. Why hormone dosing must be highly individualized based on comprehensive blood work. The impact of lifestyle factors (stress, diet, environment) on hormone depletion. How BHRT can alleviate common symptoms of aging, including memory loss, hot flashes, and low energy. CaT's personal wellness practices for a joyful and healthy life. Timestamps [00:00] Intro: The lack of education around hormones and menopause. [01:08] The origins of SottoPelle: Dr. Gino Tutera's discovery of pellet therapy and individualizing doses. [04:37] What are bioidentical hormones and where do they come from? [06:25] Why women in their 30s are experiencing hormone depletion due to modern lifestyle factors. [07:10] The crucial link between hormones, brain health, and memory. [08:04] Why you don't have to just "live with" the symptoms of aging. [11:02] The absolute necessity of getting baseline lab work before starting hormone therapy. [12:11] How pellet therapy works: The "steady stream" vs. the rollercoaster of other delivery methods. [13:29] Frequency of pellet insertions for men and women. [14:56] CaT's personal experience with BHRT and how it transformed her health. [17:27] Why BHRT is not recommended for young couples trying to conceive. [18:01] How the body utilizes the pellets based on heart rate and activity level. [23:05] The importance of combining HRT with healthy lifestyle choices (diet, sleep, stress management). [26:06] Incredible patient success stories: Saving marriages, restoring memory, and building bone density. [29:47] CaT's core tenets for health, wellness, and aging gracefully. [31:13] Book and podcast recommendations for a joyful life. [36:11] CaT's final advice: Get your baseline labs and find a provider who doses conservatively. Links & Resources Guest & Company Links:   SottoPelle Therapy Website: sottopelletherapy.com Find a SottoPelle Provider: sottopelletherapy.com/directory-providers SottoPelle on Instagram: @sottopelletherapy CaT's Personal Instagram: Cattitude with Cat   Books & Podcasts Mentioned:   You Don't Have to Live with It! by Dr. Gino Tutera The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael A. Singer Michael Singer Podcast The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins (Upcoming Book)   Connect with Hailey: Instagram hailey@hailey-miller.com

These medications have been incredibly successful at helping women lose weight, quiet food noise, and feel in control of their appetite. They have also had some other benefits such as lowering inflamamtion, improving joint pain, and clearing brain fog. There is also some evidence they decrease risks of certain cancers. With all of these benefits, some women may choose to stay on them long term while others, for a variety of reasons, want to transition off of them in time without losing all of their progress. In this episode, I cover what we need to test before, during, and after using GLP-1s to get optimal results that last.  For more info on how I can help you visit my site BetterByDrBrooke.   Resources mentioned in this episode: Dr. Brooke Show #454: Why Bone Health Is A Marker of HEALTH Not Just Disease   Grab the Midlife Is More Than HRT guide free right here if, like me, midlife didn't feel quite like you expected. And be sure to listen to episodes #438 and #439, which were all about the mess that midlife can be, and my 3G + 4R process to tackle it!   Stuff I Know You Will Love If you are looking for an expert prescriber for HRT during your perimenopause or menopause journey but are at odds with your local provider being a bit behind current best practices or you simply can't find anyone near you to help, it is MIDI to the rescue! I've worked with a number of telehealth services in my search for providers that are up to date on modern menopause medicine, have great customer service, and are licensed in all 50 states and I'm so thrilled to have found my provider with MIDI. If you too need help with getting HRT please use this link bit.ly/drbrookemidi to try MIDI with no membership fees and insurance billing available.   Be sure you connect with me in my FREE PRIVATE Facebook group: Hormones & Happiness with Dr. Brooke where other amazing, like-minded women like YOU are already hanging out! Join us!   Follow Dr. Brooke on Instagram and get signed up for my awesome emails here. Seriously, I write really great emails, or so 1000s of women tell me and I'd like to send you one too. To work with Dr. Brooke click here and if you loved this episode, please leave a review!

On this episode we have a rollercoaster of a conversation with TV legend Andrea McLean. We cover everything from the menopause to money problems, losing your home to losing your libido and more. Andrea tells us about her latest book, Shameless, which is out now. She discusses leaving her job as a presenter on Loose Women to build her own business, and what happened when it all went wrong. We find out how she managed to shed the shame and why she decided to tell the world all about it. There's some menopause chat - we compare our fave HRT medications, and Helen shares a sexy tip for anyone on testosterone. Andrea has some tips for how to tackle difficult conversations around sex drive. This episode's Scummy Mummy Confessions involve lying to Ellie's Dad, some questionable smoked salmon and a flotation tank. Huge thanks to the lovely Andrea for coming on the podcast! Follow her on Instagram @andreamclean1.We are having a little break from touring this summer - although we will be doing live shows and podcasts at Camp Bestival in July and Big Feastival in August, so come and see us there! We're back on the road from September, beginning in Gloucester and Sevenoaks then heading to Newcastle, Northampton and Harrogate. In October we're off to Chipping Norton, Aldershot, Colchester, Guildford and Finchley. The last performances of Hot Mess will be in November - Liverpool, Woolwich and Maidenhead, plus our epic IRISH TOUR! We are coming to Galway, Dublin, Derry and Belfast and WE CAN'T WAIT! Visit scummymummies.com for dates and tickets. WE HAVE A SHOP! Visit for scummymummies.com our ace t-shirts, mugs, and sweatshirts. FREE UK DELIVERY! We're on Instagram and Facebook @scummymummies. If you like the podcast, please rate, review and subscribe. Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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