Podcasts about Menopause

Episode Highlights With MindyCutting through the myth… can women fast and what we need to do differentlyHow to navigate fasting with a female hormone cycle and why it is so important The three types of women and how each fasts differently There are times when women shouldn't fast and times when it can be a game changerWe have two metabolisms: glucose and ketones and how to use them differently Somewhere 8-12 hours after food we shift to ketones The healing switches that turn on when we fastWhat flex fasting is and how she helps people find what works best for themPerimenopause and menopause specific fasting guidelinesThe cortisol component and how to pay attention to this partCan fasting be brain protective post menopause When to fast and when not to, and the most important meal you eat after fasting The important nutrients to focus on after fasting and the story about leucine Let's stop making beans the enemy! And her take on sardine fasting Supplements she most often recommends and why The one food group that kills our ability to make our own GLP (it might surprise you)Order of food matters, not just the amount and type! Important concerns with GLPs and how to make your own and not lose muscle!Resources MentionedMindy's books - Fast Like a Girl, Age Like a Girl and Eat Like a GirlMindy's YouTube channelStress questionnaireLive like a girl podcastBioptimizersI love and use so many products from them, but I especially love the magnesium (Magnesium Breakthrough) and digestive enzymes (Masszymes). Visit bioptimizers.com/wellnessmama to get the best deal!

What if the changes you're experiencing after 40 are asking you to look at more than your hormones?In this solo episode of Live Like a Girl, Dr. Mindy walks through how she believes women can use the menopausal transition to better understand their nervous systems, reconnect with parts of themselves they may have lost, and begin building the next chapter of life more intentionally.She explores why so many women arrive in midlife already overwhelmed, why learning to regulate your nervous system may need to come before another health protocol, and how years of putting everyone else first can shape the way women experience this transition.Later in the episode, LeAnn Rimes joins Dr. Mindy for a candid conversation about overwhelm, perfectionism, boundaries, HRT, nutrition, self-care, and what it looks like to listen to your body while living a very full life.And for a limited time, you can get Age Like a Girl for $7 with free shipping in the U.S. and Canada only, while supplies last.In This Episode, You'll LearnWhy nervous system regulation matters so much after 40How years of over-functioning can catch up with women in midlifeWhy play, curiosity, creativity, and speaking your truth matterHow to build your own lifestyle toolbox for menopauseWhy women need community as they ageWhy saying no can become an important form of self-careWhat it means to create the next chapter of your life on your termsResources MentionedFREE Nervous System QuestionnaireAge Like a Girl (Get your copy for $7 & FREE shipping, limited-time offer)Reset AcademyQualia Senolytic, use code MINDY for 15% offFor more resources related to today's episode, visit the podcast episode page: drmindypelz.com/ep364Connect with Dr. Mindy:Join Reset AcademyWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Dr. Mindy on InstagramSubscribe to Dr. Mindy's newsletterDisclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, fasting routine, or lifestyle.

Recent research shows that between 40 and 60% of women either change or quit their sport due to bladder leaks. That's 100% too many in our book. So this week we sat down with Dr. Lauren Siff, a double board-certified urogynecologist to demystify one of women's health's most under-discussed issues: urinary leakage. We break down the differences between stress and urge incontinence, why athletes and active women are prone to leaking, and how the menopausal transition can worsen the situation through declining estrogen, shifting vaginal pH, and rising UTI risk. Dr. Siff walks us through the full range of solutions, from pelvic floor exercises and support devices to Botox, bladder stimulators, and the game-changing role of vaginal estrogen, plus how to know when it's time to seek care. Her message is loud and clear in this one: no matter how small or severe the symptoms, there's help available — and you never have to stop doing what you love.Dr. Siff is a double board-certified urogynecologist and Chief of Gynecology and Urogynecology for the Central Virginia VA Health Care System and Associate Professor at VCU School of Medicine and VCU Institute of Engineering. A dedicated innovator and surgical educator — with a Distinguished Educator certificate from the Cleveland Clinic and founder of SurgicalEd VR, which uses VR and haptic technology to improve the quality, safety, cost-effectiveness, and accessibility of surgical training. She also serves board and committee roles with the Society for Gynecologic Surgeons, American Urogynecologic Society, and American Association of GYN Laparoscopists. She is Central Virginia Site Lead for the National VA Women's Health Research Network, and chairman of the U.S. National Surgery Office's Surgical Advisory Board for GYN. Philanthropically, she directs surgeon training for Global Surgical Expedition, driven by a mission to democratize access to surgical training and vital surgical procedures worldwide.FeistyFit Info: https://livefeisty.com/training/running/feistyfitfall/Join us at Feisty Fest September 18-20, 2026: https://livefeisty.com/events/feisty-fest/Women's Mechanic Camp in Tucson: https://livefeisty.com/events/bike-mechanic-school-tucson/Courses and Coaching: https://livefeisty.com/courses/Sign up for our FREE Feisty 40+ newsletter: https://livefeisty.com/newsletters/feisty-40/Follow Us on Instagram:Feisty Menopause: @feistymenopauseHit Play Not Pause Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/807943973376099Support our Partners:Midi Health: You Deserve to Feel Great. Book your virtual visit today at https://www.joinmidi.com/Previnex: Get 15% off your order with code HITPLAY at https://www.previnex.com/ Wahoo: Use the code FEISTY2026 to get a free Headwind Smart Fan (value $300) with the purchase of a Wahoo KICKR RUN at https://shorturl.at/WVhdr

What if some of what you've been told about your sexual body, especially as you get older, is wrong? For decades, women have gone to doctors with questions about disappearing desire, painful sex, orgasm, hormones, and changes they barely recognize in their own bodies. And too often, they've left without real answers. Part of the problem is startling: many of their doctors were never adequately trained in female sexual health either. My guest on this episode of Language of Love, Dr. Maria Sophocles, is a board-certified gynecologist, menopause specialist, sexual medicine expert, TED speaker, and author of The Bedroom Gap. She has spent more than 30 years caring for women and challenging a medical system that has historically treated female pleasure as an afterthought. And there is a LOT we need to talk about. Maria takes us inside the medical blind spots that have shaped women's sex lives for generations, from the anatomy lessons that barely acknowledged the clitoris to the flawed hormone study that frightened millions of women away from treatment. We talk about why Viagra may have inadvertently widened the “bedroom gap,” what women should understand about testosterone, and why painful sex and loss of desire should never simply be dismissed as the price of getting older. We also get into something I wish more women heard: your sexual life does not come with an expiration date. Maria shares why some women are having the best sex of their lives in their 60s, 70s, and 80s, and tells the remarkable story of an 82-year-old patient who finally revealed a desire she had kept secret for six decades. If you've ever wondered, What happened to my desire? Why does sex feel different now? Is this just aging? Why didn't my doctor tell me any of this? This conversation is for you. In this episode, we get into: What “The Bedroom Gap” really is and why it affects far more than libido Why so many doctors receive surprisingly little training in female sexual pleasure How one deeply flawed study changed the conversation about hormone therapy for a generation The unexpected way Viagra widened the sexual divide between men and women What happens to estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone as women age What women need to know about testosterone and why access remains so complicated Why painful sex, low desire, and changes in orgasm deserve medical attention Why so many women fake orgasms and what that can do to their relationships and sexual satisfaction The surgery Maria refuses to perform and the pressure women feel to “fix” perfectly normal bodies Why masturbation can be an important part of sexual health and self-care How to talk to your doctor when you aren't getting the answers you need Why your best sex may still be ahead of you The unforgettable 82-year-old patient who finally permitted herself to ask for what she wanted This conversation is a reminder that women deserve more than being told to tolerate the changes in their bodies. We deserve information, options, pleasure, and the freedom to keep discovering our sexuality at every age. To learn more about Dr. Sophocles and her work, visit her website and pick up a copy of The Bedroom Gap. She's also available on Audible, and she recommends buying an extra copy, one for yourself, and one for your doctor. If something in this conversation sparked something in you, don't stop here. My website offers more content, tools, and upcoming events to keep the conversation alive. And if a reflection comes up, or you simply want to reach out, I'd love to hear from you. Find me at languageoflovepod@gmail.com. This episode is for anyone who's ever wondered if it's too late to rediscover themselves and discovered the answer is no. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Menopause Mastery | 6 New Menopause Studies Every Woman Should Know About | Ep. 293 solocast with Dr. Betty Murray  

If you've spent years trying to lose weight, only to find yourself going up and down within the same range, this episode is for you. I talk about a game many women have been playing with their weight for years without even realizing it. You have a number you don't want to go above, a number you want to reach, and a range in between where your brain decides it's okay to relax. I share how I played this game myself for 30 years and why menopause can make it harder to keep playing. Instead of focusing on losing weight, I challenge you to accept where you are and start paying more attention to what's happening in your body. Eat when you're hungry, stop when you're full, understand emotional hunger, pay attention and become more connected to your body. What if the answer isn't trying harder to lose weight, but learning to understand what's keeping you stuck? Enjoy the show! Free Guide: Download the Jumpstart Your Weight Loss in Menopause Guide at drdebbutler.com/podcast-companion-guide Mini Session: Ready to master your mind? Book a free mini session at drdebbutler.com/workwithme Thinner Peace Quiz: Take the quiz at drdebbutler.com/quiz to identify your obstacles to eating when hungry and stopping when full Peace with Food 30-Day Course - Available at www.drdebbutler.com/joy Now, go listen to the podcast. Click here to listen to the 1st episode. It's the best place to start! If you've been loving my podcast, please subscribe and review the show. The only way it will pop up to others is when people review it, so if you're loving it – pass on the good word!  What You'll Learn From This Episode ● Why you may be stuck in a weight range without realizing it ● How your brain can keep you focused on losing weight ● Why accepting where you are can change the way you approach weight loss ● How to become more connected to your body ● Why understanding hunger, fullness, and emotional hunger matters ● What can happen when you stop making weight loss the goal  

This episode is sponsored by Alloy and Aqua Tru Shower. Alloy - Your sex life doesn't have to change just because your hormones did. Visit https://myalloy.com and use code FLIPPING50 for $20 off your first order! AquaTru Shower - Unlock your hair & skin's true potential with 20% Off AquaTru Shower using promo code SHFLIPPING50 at https://aquatrushower.com . It comes with a 30-day money back guarantee. Connect with Flipping 50: Facebook Group - Flipping50 Insiders Instagram - @Flipping50TV YouTube - @Flipping50TV More Episodes - Flipping 50 The Stronger Way Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - The Perimenopause Rules Nobody Told You About Resistance Training Next Episode - What Actually Changes for Strength Training After Menopause More Like This - The Bible for Exercise Guidelines Update: Here's What It Means Resources: Book an Ultimate Assessment with Debra! Get your HALO Method and Longevity Strategy at $497, instead of $997 rate. Together, you formulate the actual plan that will work for you! Get your lean, clean Flipping 50 Protein Powders to maintain muscle and support metabolism. Use Flipping 50 Strong Aging Index to measure what matters with an easy at-home self-assessment test you can do in minutes.  Menopause fitness researchers can help you separate the science from the endless stream of fitness advice aimed at women in midlife.  But here's the catch: even highly respected researchers don't always agree, and that doesn't necessarily mean someone is wrong.  In this episode, you'll meet several leading voices, learn where their research overlaps and differs, and get a better filter for deciding what deserves your attention. The goal isn't to blindly follow an expert—it's to become a smarter consumer of fitness information.  By the end, you'll know exactly how to use menopause fitness researchers as a guide without letting another expert—or another viral post—do your thinking for you. If this episode made you flip your workout routine — share it!

What happens when the cognitive strengths you've relied upon your entire life suddenly stop working?In this episode, Sam Galloway (she/her) explores the neurological impact of menopause on the autistic brain. Through personal examples of memory loss, executive dysfunction, shutdowns, meltdowns, speech difficulties and skill regression, she examines how hormonal changes can amplify existing neurodivergent traits and create challenges that extend far beyond typical descriptions of brain fog.Sam discusses autistic burnout, involuntary unmasking, sensory overwhelm, loss of independence, and the fear that accompanies sudden changes in cognition and identity. She also shares some of the strategies, accommodations and treatments that have helped her navigate this difficult period.For many listeners, this episode may provide language for experiences that have previously felt impossible to explain.Content Warning: This episode includes frank discussion of mental health crisis and suicidal thoughts, alongside experiences of autistic burnout, medical care, and menopause. Please take care while listening and skip any sections that may be difficult for you.Resources mentioned or relevant:

In this episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely sits down with Angelo Keely, a nutrition and protein optimization expert, for a conversation that every woman in midlife needs to hear. The topic? Why protein intake needs actually increase with age—especially during perimenopause and menopause—and how getting this right can be a game-changer for strength, metabolism, and overall vitality. Angelo breaks down the often-overlooked reality of sarcopenia, the gradual loss of muscle mass that sneaks in as women age, and explains why maintaining muscle is not just about looking toned—it's about bone health, metabolic function, and long-term independence. He shares practical strategies for hitting daily protein goals without overeating, and clarifies the important distinction between standard protein powders and essential amino acids (EAAs), explaining what the body actually absorbs and utilizes. The conversation also tackles the rise of GLP-1 medications and the risks of rapid weight loss without proper muscle support. Angelo offers straightforward guidance on how to pair these medications with resistance training and targeted amino acid support to preserve lean mass and vitality. Listeners will walk away with simple, sustainable strategies for fueling their bodies for strength and longevity—no matter their age.  Discover how to protect your muscle, protect your health, and age on your own terms.  Check out Kion and learn more at www.getkion.com   Thank you to our sponsors for this episode:

What happens when fitness stops being punishment and becomes a way of coming home to yourself?In this conversation, Kristin Walker sits down with longtime friend, fitness coach, podcaster and mental health advocate Aline Duriaud for a wide-ranging conversation about late-identified neurodivergence, menopause, strength training, Muay Thai, mental health, coercive control, unmasking, and the extraordinary experience of finally understanding the operating system you've been living inside all along.Aline talks candidly about receiving an ADHD diagnosis in midlife and more recently beginning to understand herself through an autistic lens. She and Kristin explore the grief that can accompany late identification, but also the enormous possibility that opens when years of therapy, self-knowledge and lived experience suddenly have a new organizing framework. They also talk about bodies.Aline shares how she moved into fitness professionally in her late 40s, becoming a certified personal trainer and later pursuing specialist training in menopause and mobility. What began as a desire to become physically strong during an extraordinarily difficult period of her life eventually led her into bodybuilding, coaching, mobility work and, in her 50s, Muay Thai.The conversation gets into something rarely discussed in conventional fitness culture: movement as nervous-system regulation. For neurodivergent women especially, physical training can offer a place to put enormous mental energy, reconnect with a body that may have felt unsafe or disconnected, learn complex systems through movement, and experience strength without turning exercise into another form of punishment.Aline also speaks openly about her own experiences with coercive control, difficult coaching relationships, mental health treatment, DBT, burnout and the danger of handing too much authority to someone simply because they call themselves a coach. The result is a thoughtful discussion about agency, boundaries and finding forms of movement—and relationships—that actually fit the person you are.And then there is Muay Thai. Aline describes what it is like to become a beginner again in her 50s, learning an intricate combat sport with an ADHD coach who sometimes explains body mechanics using kebabs, baseball bats and imaginary iron testicles. Somehow, it works. Because perhaps the point isn't perfect discipline. Perhaps the point is discovering the kind of movement that makes you want to return to your body.About Aline DuriaudAline Duriaud is a London-based certified personal trainer, fitness coach, mental health advocate and founder of Rise Strong Fitness Collective, where her work centers particularly on helping women over 40 build strength, mobility, confidence and sustainable relationships with movement.Her professional study includes personal training, strength and resistance training, menopause-focused coaching, mobility for strength and injury prevention, body composition and functional training. Her own evolving practice also includes bodybuilding and Muay Thai. Aline is the host of Flex and Flow with Aline, a podcast exploring the intersection of fitness and mental health through conversations with coaches, athletes, mental health professionals and people whose lives have been changed by movement. She also created Beyond the Borderline, a peer-focused mental health podcast that has accumulated more than 80,000 downloads.Her newest writing explores menopause, neurodivergence, fitness and her experience of learning Muay Thai in her 50s.Find AlineSubstack — Menopause & Muay Thaihttps://substack.com/@menopauseandmuaythaiInstagram — Aline Duriaudhttps://www.instagram.com/aline.duriaudRise Strong Fitness Collectivehttps://www.instagram.com/risestrongfitnesslondon/Flex and Flow with Aline — Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/flex-and-flow-with-aline/id1788533409Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mental-health-news-radio--3082057/support.

In this episode of the podcast, host Moyra Gorski welcomes Samantha Dench, a licensed esthetician and functional medicine practitioner. Moyra and Samantha discuss the importance of natural skincare and the impact of toxins in our products and environment. Samantha shares her personal journey into aesthetics, which began 23 years ago, and how her experience with adult acne after going off birth control led her to explore deeper solutions for skin health. The conversation touches on the intersection of skincare and functional medicine, highlighting Samantha's passion for empowering women with knowledge about their skin and overall wellness. Tune in to learn about the significance of understanding what's in our products and how functional medicine can enhance skincare practices.   Find more about Samantha at Skin Deep IL  or on Linked IN at https://www.linkedin.com/in/skindeepil/ _----------------------------- If you want to see the Aging Well product bundle I personally take to support a healthy healthspan, just text  "AGING WELL"  to 630-504-7388 and I'll send you the details!   Let's connect https://linktr.ee/greengorski  

For way too long, I thought training more meant training better. Six or seven days a week, sometimes twice a day, because if I wasn't pushing my limits, was I even making progress? I see this all the time now. People grinding through back-to-back workouts, ignoring the signals their bodies are screaming at them. Constant fatigue, stubborn plateaus, weird little injuries that just won't go away. And for what? More isn't always better. In fact, sometimes, it's the very thing holding you back. I used to think I had to train like an athlete to see results—until my body literally forced me to slow the hell down. The truth is, real progress happens in the recovery, not just in the reps. And if you're stuck, exhausted, or just not seeing the changes you expected… it might be time to rethink your approach. In today's episode, I'm breaking it all down. We'll talk about the signs of overtraining—like constant fatigue, plateaus, and mood swings—and why they happen in the first place. I'll explain how too much exercise can actually mess with your strength, metabolism, and hormones, making it harder to see results. And, most importantly, I'll show you why rest days are just as critical as your workouts and how you can train smarter (not just harder) to get stronger, feel better, and actually make progress. If you've ever felt guilty for taking a rest day, or wondered why your workouts aren't hitting the same way anymore… this episode is for you! Because here's the deal: training smarter > training more. And learning to listen to your body? That's where the real gains happen. I Also Discuss: (00:00) Fitness Q&A (10:46) Effective Strength Training and Fat Loss (24:42) High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) & Mobility (32:07) Footwear for Strength Training Ready to work with a coach who integrates training and nutrition the way it was always meant to be? Apply for BroadsCOACH at https://www.broads.app/broadscoach. Learn more about Broads: https://www.broads.app/ https://www.instagram.com/broads_coach/ Check out more from Tara LaFerrara: https://www.taralaferrara.com/ https://www.instagram.com/taralaferrara/ YouTube: @TaraLaferrara TikTok: @taralaferrara

Hot flashes, blood sugar swings, brain fog... is it menopause, diabetes, or both?In this episode of the TCOYD Podcast, Dr. Steve Edelman is joined by renowned menopause expert Dr. Cindy Stuenkel, endocrinologist and Professor Emerita at UC San Diego, for an insightful conversation about how menopause affects women living with diabetes. Together, they explain why menopause is much more than a normal stage of aging. It's a major metabolic transition that can influence blood sugar management, insulin resistance, heart health, sleep, mood, and overall quality of life. The conversation explores what actually happens during perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause, why hormonal fluctuations can make glucose management more challenging, and how continuous glucose monitoring can help distinguish hot flashes from hypoglycemia. Dr. Edelman and Dr. Stuenkel also discuss the latest evidence on hormone replacement therapy, newer non-hormonal treatment options, the importance of protecting heart health, and practical strategies to help women navigate this stage of life with greater confidence. Whether you're living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, approaching menopause, currently experiencing it, or supporting someone who is, this episode provides practical guidance and evidence-based information to help you feel more prepared. Key TopicsWhat is perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause?How hormonal changes affect blood sugar and insulin resistanceWhy menopause can increase glucose variability in women with diabetesThe difference between hot flashes and hypoglycemiaHow continuous glucose monitoring can help during menopauseMetabolic changes that occur during the menopause transitionWhy cardiovascular risk increases after menopauseThe connection between menopause, weight gain, and abdominal fatGLP-1 medications and menopauseThe latest recommendations on hormone replacement therapyNew non-hormonal treatments for hot flashesSleep, mood, brain fog, and quality of life during menopauseHeart health strategies for women living with diabetesHow partners can better support someone going through menopauseTrusted menopause resources and when to seek medical care Subscribe for practical diabetes management tips, expert conversations, and the latest advances in diabetes care to help people living with diabetes live healthier, more confident lives. ★ Support this podcast ★

Most women don't hear about perimenopause until they're already deep into it, sometimes a decade in. This week, guest host Karen Walrond talks with OB/GYN and Generation M author Dr. Jessica Shepherd about the actual, gradual shape of that transition, the real math behind hormone therapy decisions, and why nearly 40% of a woman's life happens after menopause even begins. It's less a symptom checklist than a new starting point for the next several decades.What you'll explore:The gas-tank way to picture where you actually are between reproductive years and menopauseWhy symptom severity has almost nothing to do with how "together" you otherwise areThe difference between the "symptom bucket" and the "longevity bucket" in deciding on hormone therapyWhy perimenopause itself splits into an early, mid, and late phase, and why the late phase is the window with the most protective upside for starting hormonesWhat the SWAN study found about how menopause symptoms differ by race, and why that matters long-termIf you've been treating menopause as a phase to survive rather than a stage to prepare for, this resets the starting point.You can find Jessica at: Website | Instagram | Episode TranscriptNext week, we're sitting down with Priya Parker to talk about why conflict, handled well, might be one of the things that makes your closest relationships stronger instead of weaker, and what most of us get backwards about the moment right before it happens. Be sure to follow Good Life Project wherever you get your podcasts so you don't miss any upcoming episodes!Check out our sponsors and resources: Visit Our Sponsor Page Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Women are far more likely than men to develop Alzheimer's disease, and Dr. David Perlmutter believes one of the most important pieces of that story is metabolic health.In this episode of Live Like a Girl, Dr. Perlmutter joins Dr. Mindy to explain what happens when the brain's immune cells shift from protective to destructive, why menopause may increase vulnerability, and how blood sugar, insulin resistance, visceral fat, inflammation, mitochondrial health, and lifestyle all influence brain aging.They also discuss HRT, GLP-1 medications, ketones, fasting, fiber, exercise, BNDF, sleep, and what women can begin doing in their 30s, 40s, and 50s to support long-term cognitive health.In This Episode, You'll LearnWhy women face a higher risk of Alzheimer'sHow menopause may affect brain metabolismWhy belly fat and insulin resistance matter for brain healthThe blood markers Dr. Perlmutter watches most closelyWhat emerging research says about GLP-1 drugs and the brainThe lifestyle habits Dr. Perlmutter prioritizes for preventionResources MentionedBrain DefendersTanzi StudyCochrane ReviewMore on Dr. David Perlmutterhttps://drperlmutter.com/http://braindefenders.com/https://www.instagram.com/davidperlmutter/https://www.youtube.com/user/DavidPerlmutterMDhttps://x.com/davidperlmutterlinkedin.com/in/david-perlmutter-mdFor more resources related to today's episode, visit the podcast episode page: https://www.drmindypelz.com/ep363/Connect with Dr. Mindy:Join Reset AcademyWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Dr. Mindy on InstagramSubscribe to Dr. Mindy's newsletterDisclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, fasting routine, or lifestyle.

Have you ever felt like your body was working against you? In today's episode, I'm sharing my personal hormonal journey from IVF and postpartum depression to hypothyroidism and eventually perimenopause. I'm connecting the dots between the symptoms I experienced at different stages of my life, what I wish I had recognized sooner, and why becoming your own health advocate matters. Because you know your body better than anyone, and you should never feel like you have to simply suffer through the symptoms.Have a question for Dominique? Submit it here for a chance to have it answered on the show! https://forms.gle/MpTeWN1oKN8t18pm6 Thanks to my Sponsors:Puori: Go to Puori.com/FLOURISHING and use the code FLOURISHING at checkout for 32% off your first subscription Branch Basics: Use code OVER50 for 15% off the Premium Start Kit at BranchBasics.com Manukora: Head to Manukora.com/FLOURISHING to save 31% plus $25 worth of free giftsNutrafol: For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you visit Nutrafol.com and enter promo code FLOURISHING Cash App: New Cash App customers can earn $10 if they use code FAMILY10 in their profile at signup and send $5 to a friend within 14 days. Term apply.Nello: Head to DrinkNello.com/FLOURISHING and use code FLOURISHING to get 20% off your first order - and when you subscribe, your savings stack for up to 40% offOak Essentials: Head to Oakessentials.com and use code OVER50 for 15% off your first order at checkout. Keep in Touch:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dominiquesachse.tv/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dominiquesachse.tv/book/Insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dominiquesachse/Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/DominiqueSachse/TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@dominiquesachse?lang=enYouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@dominiquesachsetvInterested in being featured as a guest? Please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠courtney@dominiquesachse.tv⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We want to make the podcast even better. Help us learn how we can: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

☎️ Book Your COACHING INQUIRY Call: https://calendly.com/d/386-k9q-4cg/coaching-inquiry-call-zoom☎️ Book Your COMPLEMENTARY CONSULTATION and CALORIE CALCULATION Call: https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠In this episode, I tackle the biggest reasons intuitive eating backfires for women in peri and postmenopause. Honoring your hunger cues can be one of the biggest mistakes you ever make. Why would you honor your hunger cues if you don't think that your body is responding correctly to food, to training, to all your fat loss efforts? What makes you assume that it's sending you accurate hunger signals? After tuning into this episode, you are going to understand:➤ what the four biggest factors are that are causing your intuitive eating to backfire➤ the role your hormones play once you hit 40➤ how to actually improve your natural hunger cues➤ Exactly how to eat and what to eat So you can get the results you deserve.Links mentioned in the episode: ➤ When More Protein Makes You Fat In Menopause (Gluconeogenesis) | MMP Ep. 301: https://youtu.be/WqmzEHghfGQ➤ Fiber Guide: https://www.vitalityoet.com/fiber➤ You Sleep But Feel Exhausted: 6 Steps To Get Energy Back In Perimenopause & Menopause | MMP Ep. 284: https://youtu.be/X__ual4S8o4

You've heard the words. Perimenopause. Menopause. Postmenopause. But nobody ever sat you down and explained what actually separates one from the next.So you've been guessing. Piecing it together from your mom, your group chat, a comment section at 11pm.In this episode, Dr. Tamara Beckford breaks down the three phases in plain language, including the exact moment your body crosses from one to the next. She also shares her STAGE method, the framework she uses with her own patients to figure out where they really stand.If you've ever wondered whether your symptoms even make sense for the stage you think you're in, this one's for you.

In this episode of Living Life Naturally, Lynne talks with Debbie Harris, an author, integrative nutrition health coach, certified hypnotist, and certified menopause coaching specialist. Debbie shares her experience with lifelong weight struggles and explains why the diets and strategies women relied on earlier in life may stop producing the same results during menopause. She introduces her "freedom eater" philosophy, an approach designed to help women discover what works for their individual bodies without following rigid rules or labeling favorite foods as permanently forbidden. Lynne and Debbie also have an honest conversation about the parts of menopause women aren't always encouraged to discuss, including anxiety, depression, rage, physical intimacy, pelvic-floor concerns, medication side effects, and feeling dismissed by healthcare professionals. They discuss the importance of asking questions, seeking another opinion when necessary, and assembling a healthcare team that considers the whole woman—not simply one isolated symptom. Most importantly, this episode offers a hopeful reminder: menopause isn't the end of your life. It can become the beginning of a freer, more creative, joyful, and deeply fulfilling season. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL DISCOVER: • Why eating strategies that worked earlier in life may stop working during menopause • How Debbie's 30 to Life Solution helps women recognize their individual food responses • What it means to become a "freedom eater" • Why one doughnut—or any other indulgence—doesn't need to derail your entire day • A discreet cooling technique that may help when you feel a hot flash beginning • Why pelvic-floor support can be valuable for bladder and intimacy concerns • How menopause may affect anxiety, mood, and emotional well-being • Why it's important to ask about potential medication side effects • What you can do when a healthcare professional dismisses your concerns • Why menopause care shouldn't be approached as one-size-fits-all • How partners can better understand and support women during menopause • Why midlife can become a new beginning rather than an ending ABOUT DEBBIE HARRIS Debbie Harris is an author, integrative nutrition health coach, certified hypnotist, and certified menopause coaching specialist. Her award-winning book, Dieting Sucks for Women Over 40, addresses the emotional and physical challenges women can experience with food, weight, and menopause. Through her 30 to Life Solution, Debbie helps women identify what works for their unique bodies, release rigid dieting rules, and become what she calls "freedom eaters." She is also the speaker behind the TEDx talk Three Steps to Conquering Menopause. DEBBIE'S BOOK: Dieting Sucks for Women Over 40: 30 to Life—The Ultimate Weight Loss and Hormone Balancing Solution Debbie's book explores weight, menopause, trigger foods, emotional eating, self-hypnosis, and the thought patterns that can keep women trapped in a cycle of restrictive dieting. It also introduces Debbie's 30 to Life Solution and offers a compassionate, practical approach to releasing weight, supporting hormonal well-being, sleeping better, and enjoying food without rigid rules or all-or-nothing thinking. Learn more and purchase the book: https://a.co/d/95XCXao Learn more about Debbie's 30 to Life approach: https://30tolife.org/   CONNECT WITH DEBBIE HARRIS Website: https://30tolife.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fordebbielee LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fordebbielee/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debbielee211/ X: https://x.com/DebbieLHarris Book—Dieting Sucks for Women Over 40: 30 to Life—The Ultimate Weight Loss and Hormone Balancing Solution: https://a.co/d/95XCXao   CONNECT WITH LYNNE Imagine not having to "figure out midlife" on your own anymore.

Claim your complimentary gift of my exclusive mini weight care guide today!Link: Weight Care Guide — Dr. Francavilla Show (thedrfrancavillashow.comEver feel like your body just decided to rewrite the rules overnight — same workouts, same diet, but suddenly the scale (and your waistline) tell a totally different story? If you're in perimenopause or menopause and feeling blindsided by these changes, you're definitely not alone, and there's actually a clear, physiological explanation behind it. To break it all down, we sat down with Dr. Raina Patel, a primary care physician at the University of Chicago whose practice sits right at the intersection of her two biggest passions in medicine: menopause care and weight management. She's also the host of her own podcast, Finally with Dr. Raina Patel.Topics discussed:Why Weight Gain Happens During MenopauseSmall Shifts That Actually Move the NeedleMuscle Mass and Menopause: Why It Deserves Your AttentionHormone Therapy and Weight: Setting Realistic ExpectationsOther Medical Interventions Worth Knowing AboutYou're Never Alone: Wrapping Up the Menopause ConversationAt the end of the day, menopause isn't something you have to navigate quietly or alone — and the more we talk about it, the easier it gets for every woman coming up behind us. If this conversation resonated with you, find the full episode with Dr. Raina Patel and dive deeper into the conversation.Connect with Dr. Patel:Instagram: drrainapatelConnect with me:Instagram: doctorfrancavillaFacebook: Help Your Patients Lose Weight with Dr. FrancavillaWebsite: Dr. Francavilla ShowYoutube: The Doctor Francavilla ShowGLP Strong: glpstrong.com

Menopause advice has never been louder—and a lot of it has very little to do with actually feeding yourself. After spending a month in remote Maine, I came home with some clarity about what I want to build next: less wellness noise, more real food, and more kitchen confidence for women in midlife.In this episode, I talk honestly about why I've felt stuck, what slowing down gave me, and how my work keeps pointing me back to the same place: cooking. I'm a culinary nutritionist and former private chef, yet somewhere along the way I almost forgot how central cooking was to why I started doing this work in the first place.We also zoom out to the much bigger—and increasingly noisy—world of menopause nutrition and midlife wellness: GLP-1 medications, supplements, peptides, protein obsession, menopause weight gain, and the endless stream of nutrition advice and misinformation online. Some of these tools absolutely have a place, and menopause hormone therapy can be life-changing for the right person. But what happens when every body change becomes a problem to solve or a product to buy—and food becomes an afterthought?The question I keep coming back to is much simpler:How do we turn the science into dinner?Protein, fiber, blood sugar, bone health, heart health, sleep and energy all matter, especially for women in menopause and midlife. But knowing what nutrients we need isn't the same thing as knowing how to make satisfying, nourishing food we actually want to eat on a Wednesday night when we're tired.That's where I want to spend more of my time.I also introduce the idea of being "cooking curious" and why approaching the kitchen with a beginner's mind can replace intimidation and perfectionism with confidence, creativity and pleasure.If you've ever thought, "I'm not a cook," you are exactly who I want here. You don't have to be an experienced cook. You just have to be curious about what might happen if you became a little more comfortable feeding yourself well.Listen, subscribe and share this episode with a friend. And I'd love to know: What would make you feel more confident—or simply more interested—in your own kitchen?I would love to hear from you! What did you think of the episode? Share it with me :) Support the showLet's Be FriendsHang out with Heather on IG @greenpalettekitchen or on FB HERE.Let's Talk!Whether you are looking for 1-1 nutrition coaching or kitchen coaching let's have a chat. Click HERE to reach out to Heather.Did You Love This Episode? "I love Heather and the Real Food Stories Podcast!" If this is you, please do not hesitate to leave a five-star review on Apple or wherever you listen to podcasts. 

A year on from Australia’s landmark Senate Inquiry into Menopause and Perimenopause, Senator Marielle Smith returns to Thriving in Menopause to talk about what’s changed – and what still needs to happen. As Co-Sponsor and Deputy Chair of the inquiry, Senator Smith played a pivotal role in bringing the experiences of Australian women into the national spotlight. Now, one of its key recommendations has become a reality, with the launch of a National Menopause and Perimenopause Awareness Campaign designed to help women recognise symptoms, find trusted information and feel more confident seeking support. In this episode, we talk about why greater awareness matters, the stigma that still surrounds menopause, the progress made since the inquiry and where gaps remain in healthcare, workplaces and the wider community. We also ask what real change looks like beyond an awareness campaign – and what Senator Smith hopes the next chapter will bring for women navigating perimenopause and menopause in Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For several years, Kim Constable woke at approximately 3:45 or 4 a.m. almost every morning. Because she was running a rapidly growing company, managing a worldwide team, raising four children and constantly thinking about the next idea, she did not initially see it as a problem. She assumed her brain was simply ready to work. The early mornings were productive—but behind that productivity, Kim was exhausted. As she moved further into perimenopause, the disrupted sleep became increasingly difficult to ignore. She began experiencing night sweats, headaches, racing thoughts, frequent nighttime bathroom trips and the deeply frustrating feeling of being exhausted while still unable to fall or remain asleep. In this candid episode, Kim shares the personal story of how menopause changed her sleep and the research journey she began in an attempt to understand it. She discusses her experience with HRT, the roles she believes estrogen and progesterone played in her symptoms and what happened after she had a Mirena coil fitted and was no longer taking oral progesterone. Kim also explains why she returned to her menopause doctor to discuss her sleep and anxiety. The episode then moves into Kim's exploration of GLP-1s and emerging peptide research. She shares the changes she personally noticed in her sleep after beginning a GLP-1 and describes what she observed while investigating DSIP and ipamorelin. Inside this episode: • Why Kim treated years of 4 a.m. waking as productivity rather than a symptom • How perimenopause disrupted her sleep over time • Night sweats, headaches, racing thoughts and repeated bathroom trips • The impact of living and working under sustained pressure • Kim's personal experience with HRT, estrogen and progesterone • What changed after having a Mirena coil fitted • Why low blood sugar and going to bed hungry sometimes affected her sleep • The mistake Kim and Ryan made by taking NAD+ at night • How Kim discovered delta sleep-inducing peptide, or DSIP • What she personally observed through her Oura Ring • Why DSIP did not feel like a conventional sleeping tablet • Kim's exploration of ipamorelin and the changes she noticed in her night sweats • Why personal experience should never be mistaken for medical evidence or a protocol This is an honest, unscripted conversation about one of the most disruptive—and often misunderstood—parts of perimenopause and menopause. Kim's experience is individual. Nothing in this episode should be interpreted as medical advice, a treatment recommendation or evidence that another person will experience the same results. This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. Kim is not a doctor or licensed medical practitioner. Nothing discussed is a recommendation to purchase, reconstitute, dose, administer or use any research product. Research products supplied by Verified Vials are intended strictly for laboratory research and are not for human consumption or medical use. Always speak with an appropriately qualified healthcare professional about persistent sleep disruption, menopause symptoms, HRT or any health-related decision. ✨ Follow Kim Constable online for more real talk and daily motivation:

EVEN MORE about this episode!What does a medical intuitive actually see when she scans your body—and what can Spirit reveal about the symptoms you're experiencing?In this live episode of the Ask Julie Ryan Show, Julie facilitates real-time medical intuitive scans, energetic healings, spirit communication, and animal readings for callers around the world.Tonight, Julie scans everything from a liver lesion, unexplained lymph swelling, elevated blood pressure, and a rising PSA to the kidneys of an aging cat and the liver of a beloved dog. She also explores hormones and menopause and explains why the imagery she receives during energetic healing—from spirals and magnets to stem-cell energy—is an important part of how she perceives and facilitates the process.But this episode goes far beyond the physical body.Julie connects with a deceased husband whose spirit offers insight into his final weeks, checks in with a beloved cat, and explores whether a spirit-sensitive dog is actually perceiving unseen visitors inside a historic Salem home.Throughout the show, Julie explains what happens when she raises her vibration to the level of Spirit, how she receives intuitive information, and why a scan can sometimes appear clear even when someone expects something to be wrong.If you've ever wondered what a medical intuitive sees, how energy healing works, whether Spirit can reveal clues about the body, or what Julie might perceive if she scanned you, this episode gives you a front-row seat.Medical intuition meets practical spirituality, healing, laughter, and messages from Spirit—all in one unpredictable live hour of the Ask Julie Ryan Show.Episode Chapters:(0:00:00) Welcome & Angelic Attendant Training™ Announcement(0:04:00) Medical Intuitive Scan: What's Behind a Liver Lesion?(0:09:54) Menopause, Hormones & Emotional Changes(0:18:08) Can Energy Healing Help an Aging Cat?(0:26:00) A Dog's Liver Scan & Energy Healing(0:31:17) Blood Pressure, Salt & What the Scan Reveals(0:38:00) Did Her Husband Know He Was Going to Die?(0:41:12) Unexplained Lymph Swelling & a Surprising Scan(0:53:00) Can Dogs Sense Spirits in the House?(0:56:52) Elevated PSA & a Remote Medical Intuitive Scan➡️ Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan YouTube➡️ Julie's Intuitive Trainings✏️ Ask Julie a Question!

This episode is sponsored by Primeadine and BEAM Minerals. Primeadine by Oxford Healthspan supports your body to age well and feel yourself again through cellular renewal. Use the link or code FLIPPING20 for 20% on your first order! BEAM Minerals - Get 20% off your first order at https://beamminerals.com/FLIPPING50 with code FLIPPING50. Connect with Flipping 50: Facebook Group - Flipping50 Insiders Instagram - @Flipping50TV YouTube - @Flipping50TV More Episodes - Flipping 50 The Stronger Way Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - Building Muscle and Losing Fat in Menopause and Beyond More Like This: Resistance Training in Menopause Part 1 - Strength Training After 50: Where Do I Even Start? Resistance Training in Menopause Part 2 - You're Already Lifting — So Why Isn't It Working? Resources: Book an Ultimate Assessment with Debra! Get your HALO Method and Longevity Strategy at $497, instead of $997 rate. Together, you formulate the actual plan that will work for you! Get your lean, clean Flipping 50 Protein Powders to maintain muscle and support metabolism. Use Flipping 50 Strong Aging Index to measure what matters with an easy at-home self-assessment test you can do in minutes. These are the perimenopause rules nobody told you—and they might be exactly what your workouts have been missing. The key isn't automatically doing more. It's learning how to adjust training based on recovery, effort, experience, nutrition, and your changing physiology.  The episode outlines five perimenopause rules nobody told you and explains why flexibility may matter more than following a rigid workout formula. If this episode made you flip your workout routine — share it!

Supplements and Morning Coffee: Timing Iron, Zinc, Calcium, B Vitamins, and Vitamin D: Nutritionist Leyla Muedin explains that coffee (and tea) can interfere with nutrient absorption and digestion, so certain supplements shouldn't be taken with morning coffee. Coffee's tannins and polyphenols can significantly reduce non-heme iron absorption (decaf doesn't prevent this), and similar binding issues may affect zinc; she recommends taking iron with water at least 1–2 hours away from coffee and pairing it with vitamin C. Because caffeine may increase urination, B vitamins (especially thiamine) may be lost more readily, so she suggests taking them with food but not with coffee. Vitamin D is best taken with a fat-containing meal (not washed down with coffee), and calcium supplements should be separated from coffee since caffeine can slightly increase calcium loss. She also notes interactions such as green tea reducing folate absorption, spinach oxalates limiting mineral absorption, phytates in bran/legumes reducing iron and zinc absorption, and calcium (milk or supplements) cutting iron absorption, emphasizing timing rather than eliminating these foods.

Rip sits down with OB-GYN, women's health expert, and author of Generation M, Dr. Jessica Shepherd, for a candid, empowering conversation about perimenopause, menopause, hormones, nutrition, sex, sleep, strength, and what it really means to thrive in midlife and beyond.For too long, menopause has been framed as a decline — something to dread, hide, or simply suffer through. Dr. Shepherd is here to change that narrative. She explains that menopause is not a failure of the body, but a natural biological transition — and one that deserves far more education, support, and celebration.In this conversation, Rip is joined by PLANTSTRONG Podcast producer Carrie Barrett, who, at 53, brings her own lived experience in perimenopause to the discussion. They eplain why estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone affect far more than reproduction — influencing the brain, bones, heart, muscles, metabolism, skin, sleep, and sexual health.And because this is Plant Strong, they also dive into the power of nutrition. Dr. Shepherd emphasizes that food is one of the most important tools in the menopause toolbox, especially during the 10–12 year perimenopausal window. A colorful, plant-centered diet rich in beans, greens, whole grains, berries, legumes, soy foods, fiber, and fermented foods can help support heart health, gut health, metabolic health, inflammation, muscle maintenance, and long-term vitality.This episode is not about one magic fix. It is about building the full toolbox: plants, movement, resistance training, sleep, self-advocacy, and, when appropriate, hormone therapy. As Dr. Shepherd reminds us, women deserve agency, options, and the chance to live their 70s, 80s, and 90s with strength, clarity, and confidence.Learn More About our 2026 Live PLANTSTRONG Events: https://plantstrongevents.com/ Let Us Help Your PLANTSTRONG JourneyLearn More About Our Corporate Wellness Program: https://liveplantstrong.com/corporate-wellness/ COMPLEMENT: Use code PLANTSTRONG for 30% off at https://lovecomplement.com/pages/plantstrong-special-offer Follow PLANTSTRONG and Rip Esselstynhttps://plantstrong.com/ https://www.facebook.com/GoPlantstrong https://www.instagram.com/goplantstrong/https://www.instagram.com/ripesselstyn/ Follow the PLANTSTRONG Podcast and Give the Show a 5-star RatingApple PodcastsSpotifyEpisode WebpageWatch on YouTube

Join The Circle and use code "PODCAST": https://holplus.co/circle/Tamsen Fadal was an experienced news anchor when heart palpitations, anxiety, insomnia, and severe brain fog left her on the bathroom floor of her newsroom. Despite spending decades in the media, she had no idea she was experiencing menopause.In this episode of hol+ with Dr. Taz MD, Tamsen shares how that frightening experience led her to investigate why so many women remain unprepared for perimenopause and menopause.Tamsen reflects on losing her mother to breast cancer and later realizing that her mother had experienced medical menopause following chemotherapy and a double mastectomy. Nearly 28 years separated their experiences, yet both women suffered without the information or support they needed.That realization inspired Tamsen to step away from a three-decade career in television journalism and devote her work to menopause education and advocacy. She explains how social media revealed the scale of the problem and gave women a place to share symptoms and experiences that had been ignored or dismissed.Dr. Taz and Tamsen also discuss the confusion surrounding hormone replacement therapy, the importance of personalized care, barriers to finding informed doctors, and the role telehealth may play in improving access. They explore how brain fog, anxiety, sleep disruption, and other symptoms can affect women's confidence, careers, relationships, and sense of identity.Tamsen also shares the story behind The M Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause. After being told there was no audience for a menopause documentary, Tamsen and her partners self-funded the project, brought together leading experts and women's personal stories, and ultimately secured national distribution through PBS.The conversation turns toward reclaiming menopause as a powerful stage of life rather than a period of invisibility or decline. Tamsen discusses her book, How to Menopause, and the practical lifestyle changes that have helped her take better care of herself at 54.In this episode:Tamsen's frightening menopause experience in the newsroomHeart palpitations, anxiety, insomnia, and severe brain fogWhy she did not recognize her symptoms as menopauseHer mother's experience with medically induced menopauseWhy menopause care has changed so little across generationsLeaving a three-decade journalism career for women's advocacyThe fear and financial uncertainty of making a major midlife changeHow social media helped women begin sharing their experiencesCreating The M Factor: Shredding the Silence on MenopauseBeing told there was no audience for a menopause documentaryWhy hormone replacement therapy remains confusingThe need for personalized menopause treatmentWhat to do when a doctor dismisses or minimizes your symptomsImproving menopause research, education, and access to careHow menopause symptoms affect women in the workplaceReframing menopause as a powerful new stage of lifeThe sleep, exercise, protein, stress, and alcohol changes helping Tamsen at 54About Tamsen Fadal:Tamsen Fadal is a 13-time Emmy-winning journalist, New York Times bestselling author, documentary filmmaker, podcaster, and menopause advocate.After more than three decades as a television journalist and news anchor, she shifted her work toward helping women understand perimenopause, menopause, and life beyond midlife.Tamsen is the author of How to Menopause: Take Charge of Your Health, Reclaim Your Life, and Feel Even Better Than Before. She is also a co-producer and executive producer of The M Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause, a documentary exploring the medical, emotional, social, and workplace effects of menopause.Connect with Tamsen Fadal:https://www.tamsenfadal.com/https://www.instagram.com/tamsenfadal/Get How to Menopause:https://www.howtomenopause.com/Watch The M Factor:https://themfactorfilm.com/About Dr. Taz:Dr. Tasneem Bhatia (Dr. Taz) is a triple board-certified integrative medicine physician, bestselling author, and founder of hol+, a multi-location integrative medicine practice.Learn more: https://doctortaz.com/aboutStay Connected:Connect further with hol+ at https://holplus.co/ and don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on future episodes of hol+.Book a Hol+ Consultation:https://holplus.co/locations/virtual/Follow Dr. Taz on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/drtazmd/https://www.instagram.com/liveholplus/Subscribe to the audio podcast:https://holplus.transistor.fm/subscribeSubscribe to the video podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@DrTazMD/podcastsProduced by https://ClipGrowth.com (Producer: Pat Gostek)

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If you're a woman in her 40s, 50s, and 60s and you're navigating pre-menopause and menopause and you're feeling exhausted. Your guts are all a mess and you're wondering what to do. Well, you've entered the wild, wild west of menopause. Because everybody has a different theory. Today’s guest, Cindy Dupuie is here to help us untangle that mess, get some clear guidance and direction. She's a functional medicine practitioner nutritionist, whose specialty is digestion, thyroid, bloodwork, and women in their pause years. So join us for a very revealing conversation! After Western medicine failed to provide Cindy Dupuie with any hope of healing her health crisis or relieving her from chronic illness, she took matters into her own hands. By following functional medicine's, root cause approach, Cindy healed herself. She became a nutritionist, and has been certified in functional medicine since 2008. Cindy is the founder of A Living Balance. Where her wellness practice is focused on diet and lifestyle modification to improve metabolic health, diabetes, heart disease, and to reverse the aging process by finding the root cause of chronic disease and by correcting any imbalances found within the digestive system, in hormones, or in the detoxification system. Watch or listen to the show to be inspired to make small lifestyle changes today and get your healing started to feel better and live a balanced life at the top of your game. You’re Invited! FREE GIFT: Download Lab Checklist for The Pause Years https://mailchi.mp/ec838eef0e74/lab-checklist WATCH: What End Is Up When It Comes To HRT https://youtu.be/A-jMfvQifjo Signature Course: Grace In Transition for Women Of A Certain Age https://alivingbalance.net/course/   CINDY DUPUIE BIO Cindy's been helping both men and women for over 20 years who were sick and tired of feeling sick and tired. She's a functional medicine practitioner/nutritionist whose specialty is digestion, thyroid, blood work, and women in their Pause years. It's her goal to educate and empower women to advocate for themselves. Cindy received her BS degree in Dietetics many moons ago and then found Functional Medicine over 23 years ago when she was going through a very difficult time in her life- her digestive system was rebelling like a teenager, and was thrown into an early menopause at the age of 43. Since that time, she's never looked back and has helped 100's of clients heal through the functional medicine lens. One of Cindy's super powers is to research, connect the dots, listen and to teach. She likes to dig deep. She doesn't take things at face value. She's happiest when she's in front of an audience, even an audience of one. Along with helping her ladies in her 1:1 telehealth practice, she offers courses, lab work assessments and teaches yoga. She's also a mom and grandma. 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Did menopause really ruin your metabolism and make weight gain inevitable? In this episode of Love Yourself Thin, Dara separates what's actually happening during menopause from the story so many women have been taught to believe about their bodies. Yes, hormone changes are real. Yes, fat distribution can change. But menopause does not mean your metabolism suddenly shuts down or that weight gain is unavoidable. Dara dives into the research around aging, muscle loss, metabolism, and menopause—and then takes the conversation deeper. Because what if some of the constant thinking about food, your body, and your weight isn't actually about menopause? Dara explores food noise, experiential avoidance, and how thinking about food can sometimes become a way of buffering from uncomfortable emotions, difficult relationships, or conversations we don't want to have. You'll learn: What actually happens to your metabolism during menopause Why menopause isn't the sudden metabolic "cliff" many women believe it is How food noise can become a distraction from deeper emotional issues What experiential avoidance has to do with emotional eating Why menopause can become a convenient explanation for struggles that may have another root A simple question to ask yourself when food and body thoughts start taking over Why curiosity and compassion are more useful than beating yourself up Dara also shares Anne's story and what changed when she stopped focusing only on the symptom and started working through the emotional patterns underneath her eating. The question for you is: Is there something else you're avoiding right now? Book a call with Dara to unpack what's really going on and learn more about her program where women learn to enjoy their lives without the emotional baggage. Book your call today! Subscribe for more on permanent weight loss!

 What the Faithful 5K Proved: It's Time for the Body of Christ to Get in Shape“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus…” — Hebrews 12:1–2The inaugural Faithful 5K is over—but I don't think what happened in Greenbrier was really about running 3.1 miles.We had 165 people register, families running together, churches serving side by side, businesses investing in their community, volunteers pouring themselves out, and virtual racers participating across seven different states.And underneath all of it was something deeper:God is doing something in His Church that has to do with the body—both our physical bodies and the Body of Christ.In this episode, I'm taking a short break from the Menopause in the Light series to reflect on what the Faithful 5K taught me about fitness, faith, community, endurance, and why I believe it's time for the Bride of Christ to get in better shape.We'll talk about:Why people are hungry for something deeper than sets, reps, macros, and aestheticsWhat happened when multiple churches and Christian organizations chose to serve together without needing their own name at the centerWhy the Faithful Cross became one of the most meaningful parts of the morningWhat it means to recognize your body as something through which you live your callingWhy Christian fitness was never supposed to be an isolated pursuitThe unexpected power of an out-and-back race where runners continually encouraged one anotherWhy your body does not have to be impressive to glorify GodWhat this event reminded me about the mission of Faithful FitnessAnd I'll tell you about Mr. Roy.When we first started working together more than five years ago, Roy had battled heart disease, multiple surgeries, pain, and a body that made something as simple as walking my driveway difficult.Saturday, he finished a 5K.He finished last. He refused rides. Men went back onto the course to walk beside him. Police stayed with him. His family waited. Racers who had finished long before stayed at the finish line because they wanted to see him cross it.And when someone asked how he was able to keep going, his answer was basically:Get a good coach. Walk with God. And be stubborn enough not to stop.That'll preach.Because Hebrews doesn't tell us, “Let me run with endurance.” It says:“Let us run with endurance.”Maybe you're crushing it right now.Turn around and encourage somebody behind you. Maybe you're struggling. Keep going. But either way, stop trying to do this fitness thing alone. Your Next Faithful Step -If you want to get honest about where you are and identify your next step, take the Faithful Fitness Assessment. https://faithfulfitness.co/assessmentYou'll assess yourself across the four areas we use in Faithful Fitness:Integrity. Grit. Growth. Awe.The goal isn't a perfect score. It's clarity. And completing the assessment will also reserve your place for our upcoming LIVE Faithful Fitness seminar on September 2nd, where we'll continue this conversation together.Take the Faithful Fitness Assessment and find your next faithful step. Make the most of the body God's given you.Train Hard. Pray Harder.—Coach AlexBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-with-coach-alex-vanhouten--5150768/support.

Muscle is not just something you build in the gym. Dr. Gabrielle Lyon has spent her career arguing it's the organ that actually determines how well you age, and almost none of us have been taught to think about it that way.Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, DO, is the founder of Muscle-Centric Medicine and the New York Times bestselling author of Forever Strong. She's spent over two decades studying muscle as the most overlooked organ in medicine.The line that stuck with me most: she believes we're on track to trade an obesity epidemic for a sarcopenia epidemic, and most people won't see it coming until it's already happened. It's the kind of prediction I can't stop turning over, especially knowing how many women are on these medications right now without anyone telling them how to protect their muscles while they're on them. Join the most comprehensive *female-specific community for health and longevity optimization.* After over a decade dedicated to human performance and women's health, I created this space to share everything you need to know to optimize health and lifespan. Inside, you'll get access to exclusive protocols, live Q&As, the latest female longevity science, and a private, supportive community of like-minded women.https://kayla-barnes-lentz.circle.so/checkout/become-a-memberThis conversation explores:Why muscle, not weight, decides how you ageWhy most women are not eating enough proteinThe protein habit most people get backwardsWhy menopause doesn't have to mean muscle lossWhat GLP1 users need to know to protect muscleConnect with Kayla:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaylabarnes/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@femalelongevityTwitter:https://x.com/femalelongevityWebsite:https://www.kaylabarnes.com/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4OLWWn22RGB0argbRPvAaQ?si=8e91b3c9e0ce4054Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/longevity-optimization-with-kayla-barnes-lentz/id1591130227Follow Her Female Protocol: https://www.protocol.kaylabarnes.comLearn more about Dr. Gabrielle Lyon:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrGabrielleLyonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drgabriellelyon/X: https://x.com/drgabriellelyonWebsite: https://drgabriellelyon.com/ #longevity #musclecentricmedicine #muscle #proteinintake #strengthtraining #womenslongevity #sarcopenia #menopause #perimenopause #womenshealth #hormonereplacement #longevityoptimization #biohacking #GLP1

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Natalie Ochoa, president of Jigsaw Health.

Natalie Ochoa, president of Jigsaw Health, details widespread magnesium insufficiency and why it occurs (soil depletion, low plant intake/processed foods, stress-related loss, aging, and medication effects including diuretics and proton pump inhibitors). They discuss the poor reliability of standard serum magnesium testing, the limitations of RBC magnesium testing, and using symptoms such as cramps, twitches, constipation, fatigue, and sleep trouble as clues. Ochoa explains Jigsaw's sustained-release magnesium malate (MagSRT) designed to reduce GI side effects and how to read labels for elemental magnesium, with typical intake around 500 mg/day. She reviews the 2018 placebo-controlled Scottsdale Magnesium Study (91 participants) showing increases in RBC and serum magnesium and reduced deficiency symptoms, and a Korean study linking higher magnesium intake to less sarcopenia and lower CRP. They also cover MagSoothe (magnesium glycinate) and an Oura Ring-based sleep trial reporting reduced perceived stress and improved sleep quality, plus mention Jigsaw's potassium drink, electrolyte product, and cod liver oil.

In this episode, Dr. Rena Malik is joined by Dr. Rachel Rubin to unpack the complexities of menopause management, hormone therapy, and sexual health. They discuss the major gaps in medical training around menopause, the challenges patients face in getting evidence-based care, and the importance of individualized treatment. Listeners will gain vital insights into hormonal changes, how to advocate for better care, and why sexual health should be considered a key aspect of overall wellness. Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content: ⁠renamalik.supercast.com⁠ Schedule an appointment with me: https://www.renamalikmd.com/appointments ▶️Chapters: 00:00 Why Menopause Care Falls Through the Cracks 03:40 The Need for Better Hormone Prescribing 04:24 Menopause, Testosterone, and Quality of Life 07:37 What Happens When Estrogen Drops 10:26 Finding the Right Hormone Toolbox 13:40 Dosing, Absorption, and Hormone Levels 22:05 IUDs, Perimenopause, and Treatment Decisions 23:28 Brain, Heart, and Whole-Body Health 30:41 Changing the Conversation Around Sexual Medicine Let's Connect!: WEBSITE: ⁠http://www.renamalikmd.com⁠ YOUTUBE: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@RenaMalikMD⁠ INSTAGRAM: ⁠http://www.instagram.com/RenaMalikMD⁠ TWITTER: ⁠http://twitter.com/RenaMalikMD⁠ FACEBOOK: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/RenaMalikMD/⁠ LINKEDIN: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/renadmalik⁠ PINTEREST: ⁠https://www.pinterest.com/renamalikmd/⁠ TIKTOK: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/RenaMalikMD⁠ ------------------------------------------------------ DISCLAIMER: This podcast is purely educational and does not constitute medical advice. The content of this podcast is my personal opinion, and not that of my employer(s). Use of this information is at your own risk. Rena Malik, M.D. will not assume any liability for any direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this podcast including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Menopause Mastery | Menopause and Genetics: Why Your DNA Test Might Be Missing the Real Story | Ep. 292 with Dr. Tracey Steady-Hardcastle 

Welcome to the first guest episode of Navigating Menopause After Cancer.In the last two episodes, I shared why the podcast has entered a new chapter and reflected on the power of stories: how they help us navigate uncertainty, create connection and remind us that we're never alone.Today's conversation is a really beautiful example of exactly that.I'm joined by Michelle and Becky, two incredible women diagnosed with anal cancer back in 2024.I learned on a previous episode on anal cancer (episode 209) that anal cancer is often surrounded by stigma, shame, embarrassment and silence. It's a cancer that simply isn't talked about enough. And treatment for anal cancer can also induce menopause - so we have to talk about it!Yet despite receiving the same diagnosis at almost the same time, Michelle and Becky's experiences were very different.Michelle openly shared her diagnosis but struggled to find someone else living with anal cancer who truly understood what she was going through.Becky found support from others with anal cancer from the very beginning, but didn't feel comfortable telling many of the people around her she had anal cancer, choosing instead to say she had bowel cancer.Together, they share an honest conversation about diagnosis, treatment, menopause, intimacy, identity, stigma and why sharing our true stories matters.One of my favourite parts of this story actually happened away from the recording. After meeting Michelle in person, I introduced her to Ali who had previously shared her own anal cancer story on this podcast... and something rather special has grown from that connection.Episode Highlights:00:00 Intro04:01 Finding support after cancer diagnosis11:19 Dealing with surgical menopause13:22 Post-treatment challenges and loneliness19:17 Rebuilding confidence after cancer22:01 Adjusting to life after stoma surgery23:59 Dealing with radiation side effects28:56 Discussing anal cancer stigma33:01 Connecting with others on TikTok40:06 Cancer treatment challenges and recovery45:06 Returning to fitness after radiotherapy47:49 Finding support during cancerLinks:Find Michelle & Ali's new anal cancer support here: The Brave Behinds https://www.instagram.com/thebravebehinds/?hl=enMacmillan Anal Cancer Support Forum: https://community.macmillan.org.uk/cancer_types/anal-cancer-forumAli Stripling's episode: Beyond the Pink - Anal Cancer, Menopause & Awareness Day: https://youtu.be/V0_5MedxjKw?si=QB-i9XO1uWhQ1MwfThis podcast episode was supported by an unrestricted grant from Incyte Biosciences. Incyte had no involvement in the development, content, or editorial review of the activities associated with this initiative.Mentioned in this episode:Fundraiser Walk: And walk: https://fundraiseformenopauseandcancer.raiselysite.com/thamesbridgestrekultrachallenge Substack: https://danibinnington.substack.com/

Your periods are still regular and your labs may even look “normal.” So why aren't you sleeping? Why has your mood changed? And why do you suddenly feel like a different version of yourself? In this episode of the As a Woman podcast, Dr. Natalie Crawford talks with Dr. Alicia Robbins, a board-certified OB/GYN, certified Menopause Society Practitioner, and founder of The Elm. They discuss why sleep and mood can change before hot flashes or irregular periods begin, how cycle tracking may reveal patterns, and how progesterone, estrogen, and testosterone are considered in individualized perimenopause care. They also explain the connection between fertility and perimenopause, what else should be ruled out, and how to advocate for better care when your symptoms are dismissed. IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 What Is Perimenopause and When Does It Start? 03:20 Why Dr. Alicia Robbins Changed Her Approach to Perimenopause 09:55 Perimenopause vs. Menopause: What's the Difference? 11:23 Fertility and Perimenopause 12:22 How Do You Know if You're in Perimenopause? 14:47 How to Track Perimenopause Symptoms 16:02 Hormone Therapy During Perimenopause 17:38 Symptoms of Low Progesterone 18:11 Hormone Therapy, Birth Control, and Pregnancy 20:17 Testosterone and Pregnancy 21:21 Testosterone for Women 23:43 Symptoms of Low Estrogen 25:12 When to Start Hormone Therapy 27:04 Estrogen Patches vs. Pills 27:40 Do You Need Hormone Testing for Perimenopause? 30:01 Is It Perimenopause or Something Else? 32:13 How to Advocate for Better Perimenopause Care GUEST RESOURCES: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aliciarobbinsmd/ Website: https://www.theelmgreenwich.com/ Podcast: https://www.draliciarobbins.com/podcast AS A WOMAN WITH DR. NATALIE CRAWFORD: YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLveZDgg3_HZ9m7Wy3C6Vvyrj_NtEOwj_l  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/as-a-woman/id1449553339  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/12IYOLH9liu60gk5D0bRPk  HOST RESOURCES: Order The Fertility Formula: https://www.nataliecrawfordmd.com/book  Newsletter: https://www.nataliecrawfordmd.com/newsletter  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliecrawfordmd  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NatalieCrawfordMD  Become a patient: https://www.forafertility.com  Earn FREE CE/CME: https://learnatpinnacle.com/education  This episode is brought to you by The Pinnacle Podcast Network. ABOUT DR. NATALIE CRAWFORD: Natalie Crawford, MD, is a double board-certified OB/GYN and reproductive endocrinologist, co-founder of Fora Fertility, and author of The Fertility Formula. She helps women understand their hormones, fertility, and reproductive health so they can make informed decisions about their bodies. Disclaimer: Natalie Crawford, MD, is a doctor, but she is not your doctor. This content is for general education and is not a substitute for individualized medical care. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Katy talks to kids raised in a dynamic, "low-furniture" home that swapped conventional couches for indoor monkey bars and balance toys. How did it go?Katy and Jeannette also talk about raising dynamic kids as they grow up, including family movement, getting teenagers to participate, and navigating phones and screen time. Then Katy talks to Pack Matthews, creator of the Soul Seat, about his new Fidget Seat designed for children, and how flexible seating can give kids more opportunities to move while they learn and can also help with focus and attention.Enhanced Show Notes and Full Transcript0:00 — Katy's dynamic home2:50 — The Dynamic Collective5:00 — Katy talks to kids raised in a “low-furniture” home28:19 — Listener question: Family movement and screen time, sponsored by Earth Runners44:00 — The Fidget Seat: Helping kids not sit stillBooks, Links and Resources:Grow Wild: The Whole-Child, Whole-Family Nature-Rich Guide to Moving More by Katy BowmanGrow WildA Video Tour of Katy's Movement-Rich HomeA Home With No Furniture: Interview with Katy BowmanThe Fidget SeatThe Fidget Seat — a movement-first chair for kids designed to let them keep moving while they learnUse code DNA10 for 10% discount on the Fidget Seat Connect, Move & Learn:Join Our Newsletter: Movement Colored GlassesFollow Katy on SubstackTry Katy's Virtual Studio Free for 7 days!Made Possible By Our Wonderful Sponsors:My Happy Feet: Toe-spacing socks that gently realign toes for comfortable shoe recovery—take 20% off with code MYDNAMovemate: Active standing boards with smoothly articulating wooden slats. Designed to keep you moving without interrupting your focus.Freet Barefoot: creators of comfortable barefoot shoes built for natural movement, flexibility, and durability— use code DNA10 for 10% off.ScreenFit™: a complete online vision training program —take $200 off with code NUTRITIOUSMOVEMENTVenn Design: Beautifully upholstered ball-shaped Air Chairs and floor cushions that encourage dynamic sittingEarth Runners:  makers of minimalist earthing sandals designed for natural foot movement and connection to the ground— use code DNA10 for 10% off.Ikaria Design: The Soul Seat® offers height-adjustable, multi-position sitting—get 10% off new chairs and desks with code DNA10 October Retreats 2026 

My client Sherry spent 9 years cycling through every diet...cutting sugar, Weight Watchers, Whole30, plant-based. She was stuck in binge-restrict, always searching for the thing that would finally work. She'd done all the "right" things and still couldn't get the last 20 pounds to move. The problem was never the diet.In this episode, she shares how the food noise went almost silent within her first week, why she's now losing weight in menopause while eating more than she ever thought she could, and the one piece of inner work she says made the biggest difference. If you've ever thought "I know what to do, I just can't seem to do it" — this one's for you.What we cover:• The 9-year binge-restrict cycle and why "healthy habits" weren't enough• Why tracking your food can heal your relationship with it (when the utility is right)• Her real calorie numbers — the upper limit that shocked her, and where she's losing weight now• Menopause and why smaller deficits work better, not bigger ones• The doubt she had before joining — and what convinced her anyway• The inner work that made the biggest difference (and why it beat every "just tell your brain no" approach)• Doing all this while working full-time and caregiving for her dad• What her 26-year-old daughter said that made the whole thing worth it‣ Apply to Join Dieting From The Inside Out Here: https://inquire.hamiltontrained.com?utm_source=podcast‣ Grab the Food Noise Solution Guide Here: https://inquire.hamiltontrained.com/food-noise?utm_source=podcast

This episode is sponsored by AirDoctor. AirDoctor - Head to https://AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code FLIPPING50 and get up to $300 off ANY of their select AirDoctor models, plus you will get a 3-year warranty, absolutely FREE! All AirDoctor air purifiers come with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - You're Already Lifting — So Why Isn't It Working? Next Episode - The Perimenopause Rules Nobody Told You About Resistance Training More Like This: Who's Really Fighting for You? How to Sort the Noise in Women's Fitness What I Would Do to Boost Fat Burning Over 40, 50 or 60 (I'm 62) Resources: Not sure you're doing what is best for you right now? Get a 90-Minute Ultimate Consultation with Debra. Together, you formulate the actual plan that will work for you!  Use Flipping 50 Strong Aging Index to measure what matters with an easy at-home self-assessment test you can do in minutes. If you still want to target both building muscle and losing fat in menopause stay with me! Know how to work with protein, calorie restriction, sleep, exercise, and hormone therapy. You'll hear why eating more protein could help you get more from your training, why perpetual dieting may not be the answer, and why sleep deserves a much bigger seat at the table.  Be ready to stop fighting your body and start working with it, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on building muscle and losing fat in menopause. If this episode made you flip your workout routine — share it!

The opening episode of Autistic Menopause introduces the concept of autistic menopause. It explores why so many neurodivergent people may struggle to recognise the transition until they are already in crisis.In this episode, Sam Galloway (she/her) shares the profoundly personal story of how perimenopause slowly dismantled the coping strategies she had relied upon her entire life.From unexplained anxiety, insomnia, rage and cognitive changes to late diagnoses of autism and ADHD, Sam traces the path that eventually led her to understand what was really happening. She reflects on hormonal sensitivity throughout her life, the challenges of parenting while neurodivergent, and how recognising her autism ultimately helped her make sense of an experience that nearly broke her.Content Warning: This episode includes frank discussion of mental health crisis and suicidal thoughts, alongside experiences of autistic burnout, medical care, and menopause. Please take care while listening and skip any sections that may be difficult for you.Resources mentioned or relevant:

Navigating the conversation about hormone replacement therapy can feel overwhelming, especially when there is so much conflicting information circulating. In this listener favorite episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely cuts through the noise and provides listeners with the essential tools they need to advocate for themselves when speaking with their healthcare providers about HRT. She addresses the questions that come up time and again—who is a candidate, what are the real risks and benefits, and what specific products women should be asking for. Dr. Fiona breaks down the latest research in a clear, accessible way, empowering women to move past outdated fears and have informed, productive conversations with their doctors. She also shares practical resources, including directories for finding qualified practitioners who specialize in menopause care, and highlights the importance of doing thorough research before choosing a provider or clinic. This episode is a must-listen for any woman navigating perimenopause or menopause who wants to take charge of her health and make confident decisions about hormone therapy.  Tune in to learn exactly what you need to know before your next appointment.   Thank you to our sponsors for this episode:

Cardiologist and electrophysiologist Dr. Gregory Marcus, chair of the American Heart Association scientific statement writing group, reveals evidence on coffee/caffeine and cardiovascular health. He discusses how earlier assumptions that caffeine triggers arrhythmias are complicated by genetics, individual risk factors, and mostly observational research. Marcus reviews randomized and observational findings: the CRAVE trial showed no increase in premature atrial contractions but more premature ventricular contractions on coffee days; a trial in post-cardioversion patients found less atrial fibrillation with daily coffee. Observational data suggest lower risks of type 2 diabetes, heart attack, stroke, and AFib among coffee drinkers, while heart failure risk may be lower at low intake but higher around 4–5 drinks/day. He cautions against extrapolating benefits to energy drinks, discusses additives like sugar, touches on alcohol, cannabis, Mediterranean/DASH diets, pollution, and evolving AFib treatments, wearables, and pacing/ablation technologies.

(00:00:00) 229: Doctor W.H.O. on Lubes - A World Health Issue! (00:00:11) Welcome to Itchy and Bitchy (00:01:32) The Surprising Variety of Sex Lubricants (00:04:51) What Makes a Good Lubricant (00:09:51) Personal Preferences in Lubricant Selection (00:15:25) Types of Lubricants Explained (00:21:20) The Importance of Provider-Patient Communication (00:22:32) Legit or Bullshit: Sexual Health Quirks (00:28:19) Closing Remarks and Call to Action The Art of the Perfect Lube: Because Your Vagina Deserves a Craft CocktailNobody talks about personal lubricants the way they talk about a perfectly balanced Old Fashioned, and honestly that's a crime. Both require the right ingredients, the wrong ones will absolutely ruin the experience, and yet most people are just grabbing whatever's cheapest off the shelf with zero regard for the recipe. Turns out formulation matters enormously; pH balance, osmolality, silicone versus water base, parabens, glycerin - these are your bitters, your base spirit, your garnish.Get the ratio wrong and you're looking at irritation, infection, and a night that ends far earlier than planned. Just like a great bartender wouldn't dump corn syrup into a Negroni, your body deserves better than petroleum-based mystery ingredients.We're breaking down exactly what's in your bottle and why the right cocktail recipe changes everything.Visit itchyandbitchy.comItchy & Bitchy is the podcast for anyone who has ever felt dismissed, misdiagnosed, or gaslit by a broken medical system.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/itchy-and-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 

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In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. Sara Gottfried, M.D., a Harvard-trained, board-certified gynecologist and expert in female hormone health. We discuss the key biomarkers women should track at each stage of life and how cortisol, thyroid hormone, estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone shape energy, mood, metabolism, and long-term disease risk. We also discuss PCOS, the risks and benefits of oral contraceptives, and the shift in brain metabolism that begins in perimenopause. Dr. Gottfried explains actionable tools for hormone and micronutrient testing, nutrition, stress management, and cardiometabolic screening that women can use at any age. Read the episode show notes at hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/huberman Eight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:00) Female Hormone Health (00:00:24) Family History, Intergenerational Trauma; Endometriosis, Fibroids, PCOS (00:01:31) Biomarkers by Decade; Teens & Cortisol; 20s & Sex Hormones (00:03:35) Tool: Hormone Test Timing; Micronutrient Testing, Magnesium (00:05:41) Sponsor: LMNT (00:07:17) Tool: Smoothies, Greens Powders & Microbiome (00:08:12) Nutrient Panels, Antioxidants, B Vitamins, Glutathione (00:09:34) Constipation, Thyroid Dysfunction; Trauma & Female Physiology (00:11:50) Tools: Reduce Perceived Stress, Meditation, Yoga, Breathwork (00:13:30) Opportunities by Decade; Androgens & Testosterone Decline (00:14:50) PCOS, Diagnostic Criteria, Hirsutism, Cardiometabolic Risk (00:17:10) Insulin & Glucose; Tool: Continuous Glucose Monitors (00:18:05) Democratizing Health Data (00:18:52) Sponsor: AG1 (00:20:07) Longevity "Don'ts"; Chronic Cardio & Cortisol; Tool: Adaptive Exercise (00:22:46) Oral Contraceptives, Benefits & Ovarian Cancer Risk (00:24:27) Ovarian Cancer Symptoms, Bloating, CA-125 (00:25:51) Oral Contraceptive Risks, Progestins, Inflammation; SHBG & Testosterone (00:29:08) Clitoral Shrinkage; Tools: Alternatives for Painful Periods (00:30:14) Sponsor: Eight Sleep (00:31:32) Menopause & Perimenopause; 30s Hormonal Baseline (00:33:07) Female Brain, Cerebral Hypometabolism & Alzheimer's Risk (00:35:02) Slow Brain Energy, Hormone Therapy; Hot Flashes as Biomarkers (00:36:54) Tool: Coronary Artery Calcium Score Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices