Podcasts about menopause symptoms

In this episode of The Thriving Metabolism, Louise Digby addresses the common issue of women taking multiple supplements without seeing improvements. She discusses the complexities of supplements, their impact on the body, and why they may sometimes cause more harm than good, especially for women over 40. Louise emphasises the importance of understanding the underlying reasons for nutrient deficiencies and being strategic with supplementation. She also highlights the need for lifestyle changes to support overall health and weight loss. Join her as she debunks myths about supplements and offers insights into creating a balanced approach to metabolic health.00:00 Introduction to Supplement Misuse01:34 The Power and Risks of Supplements02:41 Understanding Nutrient Deficiencies03:54 Common Supplement Missteps05:58 Strategic Supplementation07:07 The Role of Lifestyle in Supplementation10:26 The Importance of Metabolic Safety14:02 Conclusion and Invitation to MasterclassRegister for my free masterclass: https://www.louisedigbynutrition.com/meno-belly

Perplexed by patients with normal exams but persistent symptoms like recurrent UTIs or palpitations? It could be menopause. In this insightful episode of Succeed In Medicine podcast, host Dr. Bradley Block interviews Dr. Lauren Streicher. They explore commonly overlooked menopause symptoms beyond hot flashes: recurrent urinary tract infections tied to genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM), palpitations as "hot flashes of the heart" (often sinus tachycardia without EKG changes), GI microbiome shifts causing nebulous digestive issues, xerostomia (dry mouth) linked to oral health risks, and skin/hair changes like alopecia. Dr. Streicher emphasizes reassuring patients early, validating symptoms as hormonal, and tailoring treatments, vaginal estrogen, safe even for breast cancer patients, systemic hormones, or new non-hormonal NK3 receptor antagonists like fezolinetant. They discuss the SWAN study's findings on long-term risks from untreated hot flashes (e.g., cardiovascular disease, bone loss), the need to differentiate perimenopausal (temporary) vs. lifelong postmenopausal effects, and avoiding arbitrary hormone therapy stops after 5 years. The conversation also touches on sexual health gaps in medicine, with tips for better history-taking and resources like Dr. Stryker's "Come Again" course. Listeners, clinicians and patients alike, will gain tools to address menopause holistically, improving quality of life and preventing complications. Three Actionable Takeaways: Recognize GSM in Recurrent UTIs: For postmenopausal women with new-onset recurrent UTIs, suspect genitourinary syndrome of menopause, prescribe local vaginal estrogen (cream, suppository, or ring) to restore microbiome and tissue health; it's safe for most, including breast cancer survivors on aromatase inhibitors. Reassure on Palpitations First: When midlife women present with palpitations, lead with "This is common in perimenopause (up to 50% affected) likely autonomic dysfunction like a 'heart hot flash'"; order a Holter monitor, but emphasize it's often benign and tied to vasomotor symptoms, treatable with hormones or NK3 antagonists. Integrate Sexual History Properly: Ditch "Are you sexually active?",  ask "Many women in menopause experience low libido, pain with sex, or orgasm difficulty; are any of these issues for you?"; refer to resources like Dr. Streicher's course for evaluation scripts, screeners, and solutions to address 50% of patients' unspoken concerns. About the Show: Succeed In Medicine covers patient interactions, burnout, career growth, personal finance, and more. If you're tired of dull medical lectures, tune in for real-world lessons we should have learned in med school! About the Guest: Dr. Lauren Streicher is a clinical professor of OB-GYN at Northwestern University and founding director of its Center for Sexual Medicine and Menopause. A certified menopause practitioner, she serves on the Menopause journal's editorial board, is a Kinsey Institute fellow, and authors bestsellers like "Sex Rx" and "Hot Flash Hell." She hosts "Inside Information" podcast and created "Come Again" audio series on postmenopausal sexuality. Connect with Dr. Lauren Streicher: Website: https://www.drstreicher.com Email: info@drstreicher.com  About the Host: Dr. Bradley Block – Dr. Bradley Block is a board-certified otolaryngologist at ENT and Allergy Associates in Garden City, NY. He specializes in adult and pediatric ENT, with interests in sinusitis and obstructive sleep apnea. Dr. Block also hosts Succeed In Medicine podcast, focusing on personal and professional development for physicians Want to be a guest? Email Brad at brad@physiciansguidetodoctoring.com  or visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to learn more! Socials: @physiciansguidetodoctoring on Facebook @physicianguidetodoctoring on YouTube @physiciansguide on Instagram and Twitter This medical podcast is your physician mentor to fill the gaps in your medical education. We cover physician soft skills, charting, interpersonal skills, doctor finance, doctor mental health, medical decisions, physician parenting, physician executive skills, navigating your doctor career, and medical professional development. This is critical CME for physicians, but without the credits (yet). A proud founding member of the Doctor Podcast Network!Visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to connect, dive deeper, and keep the conversation going. Let's grow! Disclaimer:This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical, financial, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional for personalized guidance. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Historically, trauma research has been done primarily on men, and then applied to women's bodies as if it's going to work in the same way. But as our guest today, Somatic Emotional Processing facilitator Veronica Rottman, shares, women currently suffer from twice the rate of anxiety and depression, make up 80% of the population with autoimmune disease and are much more likely to experience burnout. Veronica is the founder of Soma School and has devoted over 40,000 hours over the past seventeen years to trauma resolution. In the conversation today she explores the female nervous systems; including how women and those socialised as female experience trauma differently inside a patriarchal culture, why the female nervous system is more prone to the freeze response and and why it's important to think carefully about how we use the term ‘regulation' when it comes to trauma resolution and our nervous systems. Veronica also has her own personal trauma healing journey from complex post-traumatic stress and in her earlier life, she experienced PMDD, menstrual pain and other symptoms, which she describes as her body revolting against the patriarchy. After practicing menstrual cycle awareness for many years, she now no longer has pelvic pain and today she shares how the practice has helped her to have a more embodied relationship to her pelvis, and to understand her cycle through sensations. We explore:The fact that Veronica hasn't encountered a woman or person experiencing PMDD who doesn't have a history of trauma whether it's more subtle, low-level and chronic, or more extreme experiences. Why somatics and wellness need to be less focused on regulation for women, and more about being with and softening into what's happening in our cyclical bodies. The role of oxytocin in the trauma response, why women experience trauma relationally, and the importance of cuddle puddles. ---Receive our free video training: Love Your Cycle, Discover the Power of Menstrual Cycle Awareness to Revolutionise Your Life - www.redschool.net/love---The Menstruality Podcast is hosted by Red School. We love hearing from you. To contact us, email info@redschool.net---Social media:Red School: @redschool - https://www.instagram.com/red.schoolSophie Jane Hardy: @sophie.jane.hardy - https://www.instagram.com/sophie.jane.hardyVeronica Rottman: @wakingwomb - https://www.instagram.com/wakingwomb

Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple, PhD, is an expert in the science of strength and muscle building and nutrition. She explains the most effective resistance and cardiovascular training programs for women and if and how those programs should differ from those followed by men. She explains program design options, exercise selection, sets, repetition ranges, rest periods, if you need to train to failure and much more. We discuss the relevance of menstrual cycles, (peri)menopause, birth control, body frame differences, as well as best practices for nutrition, hormone replacement and supplementation. Throughout the episode Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple dispels common myths about women's fitness and nutrition such as the impact of fasting, cortisol, weight vests and more. This episode provides a masterclass in the best science-supported fitness and nutrition programs for women and for men. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman Joovv: https://joovv.com/huberman Eight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/huberman Rorra: https://rorra.com/huberman Function: https://functionhealth.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:00) Lauren Colenso-Semple (00:02:43) Muscle in Men vs Women; Testosterone; Individual Variation (00:08:07) Sponsors: Joovv & Eight Sleep (00:10:45) Testosterone & Women; Resistance Training; Young Girls (00:17:46) Tool: Beginner Resistance Training for Women; Frequency & Goals (00:20:58) Tools: Weekly Full-Body Workouts, Work Sets, Rest Intervals; Time Efficiency (00:28:43) Forced Reps, Drop Sets; Rate of Movement; Partial Reps (00:33:19) Tool: Repetition Ranges; Technique; Vary Rep Ranges? (00:39:37) Sponsor: AG1 (00:40:28) High Reps & Injury, Technique & Warm-Ups (00:44:25) Cardiovascular Exercise, Interference Effect?; Walking, High Intensity (00:52:43) Menstrual Cycle, Hormones & Training; Overcoming Internal Resistance (00:56:54) Training & Body Composition; Tool: Slow Progression; Menstrual Cycle (01:02:45) Sponsor: Rorra (01:03:59) Hormone Contraception & Adaptations; Perimenopause, Menopause (01:09:01) Age-Related Muscle Loss, Nervous System, Tool: Machines & Group Fitness (01:14:57) Menstrual Cycle & Physical Activity; Nutrition (01:17:50) Pilates, Genes, Tool: Resistance Training to Offset Age-Related Muscle Loss (01:26:25) Ectomorph, Mesomorph or Endomorph? (01:28:55) Sponsor: Function (01:30:42) Train Fasted?, Caffeine, Preworkout & Postworkout Nutrition (01:38:29) Protein, Resistance Training & Timing (01:40:12) Creatine Supplements, Gummies, Dose, Brain Health Benefits? (01:45:44) Individual Experience; Skepticism & Science, Menopause & Body Composition (01:54:52) Cortisol & Women, Stress & Diet, Cushing Syndrome (02:00:17) Overtraining?, Sleep Disruptions, Energy & Training Time (02:04:07) Menopause Symptoms & Hormone Therapy, Testosterone (02:09:22) Women Differences in Diet & Training?; Exercise Science Studies (02:16:19) Lauren's Training Schedule, Mobility Work (02:19:35) Hormone Therapy & Long-Term Outcomes; Deliberate Cold Exposure (02:23:06) Zone 2 Cardio; Weighted Vest; Balance Training; Ab Exercises; Recovery (02:29:26) Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In This Episode:• Why menopause can feel physically and emotionally intense• How hormonal shifts affect your pelvic floor and core• The hidden role of nervous system regulation• Why “fixing symptoms” isn't the full solution• A more intelligent, compassionate approach to midlife strengthReady to Go Deeper?

Ever wonder why the health strategies that used to work for you just… stopped working?In this episode, I sit down with holistic nutritionist Amanda Zagrodnik to talk about one of the most under-discussed health transitions affecting nearly half of every woman's life: menopause. If you or someone you love is dealing with unexplained weight gain, exhaustion, brain fog, or feeling dismissed by doctors who say "everything's normal," this conversation is for you.Amanda breaks down the real science behind why menopause symptoms happen and—more importantly—what you can actually do about it through nutrition and lifestyle changes.In this episode, you'll discover:What's really happening in your body when hormones shift (and why it's not just about willpower)?Which specific foods help menopause symptoms and support your changing hormone levels?How simple blood sugar strategies can make a massive difference in how you feel during this transition?Learn more about Amanda's Pause and the Power Women's Wellness Retreat (March 13-14, 2026, at Blue Harbor Resort in Sheboygan, WI) at: https://www.integrativewi.com/retreat/Link to the goodies I mentioned: https://www.beginwithin.fit/toolkitConnect with me: https://www.beginwithin.fit/If you're enjoying the Begin Within Health Show, please consider subscribing/following and leaving a 5-star review! It helps the show reach more people who could benefit from these conversations.Follow for more:https://www.instagram.com/natesleger/https://www.tiktok.com/@nateslegerhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/beginwithinfithttps://www.youtube.com/@beginwithin3785

After being guided by her doctor to take the pill for twenty years to manage painful periods, breathwork practitioner Harriette Wight was still dealing with challenging bleeds and decided to try something different. She was guided by a friend to try seed cycling, then learned how to track her menstrual cycle and then - via her Yoga teacher - she discovered breathwork. The combination of breathwork and cycle awareness changed everything for her. Breathwork, as Harriette defines it, is the practice of using the breath to consciously change how we feel physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. And today in our conversation we explore the ancient roots of breathwork and the modern day expression, and why it is such a powerful tool for health and wellbeing, particularly when it's used in combination with menstrual cycle awareness. Harriette is a graduate of Red School's Menstruality Leadership Programme, and through her own intimacy with her cycle, she's created a body of work designed around specific breathwork practices to support each of the inner seasons of the menstrual cycle. In our chat today, she shares her MLP experience including how it changed how she sees herself, how she wants to show up in the world, and how she delivers her work. We explore:How the inhale and exhale correspond to the two movements of energy within the menstrual cycle, which Alexandra and Sjanie have named: the via positiva and the via negativa. Simple breathwork practices to support you to rest when you bleed, manage the rising energy in your inner spring, to help you feel confident in your inner summerA ‘recovery breath' practice to manage premenstrual emotional reactivity.---Receive our free video training: Love Your Cycle, Discover the Power of Menstrual Cycle Awareness to Revolutionise Your Life - www.redschool.net/love---The Menstruality Podcast is hosted by Red School. We love hearing from you. To contact us, email info@redschool.net---Social media:Red School: @redschool - https://www.instagram.com/red.schoolSophie Jane Hardy: @sophie.jane.hardy - https://www.instagram.com/sophie.jane.hardyHarriette Wight: @yourfriendlybreathingcoach - https://www.instagram.com/yourfriendlybreathingcoach/

Menopause expert Dr Nadira Awal shares how to alleviate menopause symptoms such as brain fog, sleepless nights, joint pain and anxiety, using gardening. She also reveals why daily exposure to daylight is so crucial for menopausal women and avoiding broken bones later in life. Plus how handling soil can act as a natural antidepressant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, I'm thrilled to have my friends Brandi (co-founder of Eversio) and Dr. Desiree Caruso (their lead educational expert) back on the show for the third time together. These two and their products have become such an integral part of our family's daily wellness routine, and today we're diving into something really special for the women in our community. Let's dive in!   Key Takeaways: Mushrooms aren't supplements - they're food extracts that support your body's systems The five mushroom blend can be combined with individual capsules for therapeutic dosing You can take it morning or evening based on your intuition and lifestyle For insulin resistance support, Maitake can be taken post-meal These products are safe to combine and customize to your needs   Thank you for joining us today. If you could rate, review & subscribe, it would mean the world to me! While you're at it, take a screenshot and tag me @jennpike to share on Instagram – I'll re-share that baby out to the community & once a month I'll be doing a draw from those re-shares and send the winner something special! Click here to listen: Apple Podcasts – CLICK HERESpotify – CLICK HERE Connect with Guest - Instagram | @eversiowellness Instagram | @brandi.a.garden Website| eversiowellness.com Website | brandigarden.com Facebook | @eversio_wellness Book | Get Your Copy of "Healing Your Body, Mind, and Soul" HERE   Previous Episodes with Brandi & Desiree: #387 - The Power of Medicinal Mushrooms with Brandi Garden & Desiree Caruso Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcasts #518 - Healing on a Whole New Level with Brandi Garden Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcasts   This episode is sponsored by: withinUs | Use the code JENNPIKE20 at withinus.ca for a limited time to save 20% off your order St. Francis | Go to stfrancisherbfarm.com and save 15% off your all your orders with code JENNPIKE15  Eversio Wellness | Go to eversiowellness.com/discount/jennpike15 and save 15% off every order with code JENNPIKE15 /// not available for "subscribe & save" option Free Resources: Free Perimenopause Support Guide | jennpike.com/perimenopausesupport Free Blood Work Guide | jennpike.com/bloodworkguide The Simplicity Sessions Podcast | jennpike.com/podcast Get 20% on thewalkingpad.com using code "JENNPIKE20" Get discounts at happybumco.com using code "JENNPIKE" *code doesn't apply with Black Friday sale* Programs: Ignite: Your 8-Week Body Transformation Program | https://jennpike.com/ignite The Peri & Menopause Project  - Join the Waitlist | jennpike.com/theperimenopauseproject Synced Virtual Fitness Studio | jennpike.com/synced Services: Work With Jenn | https://jennpike.com/work-with-jenn/ Functional Testing | jennpike.com/testing-packages Business Mentorship | The Audacious Woman Mentorship:  jennpike.com/theaudaciouswoman Connect with Jenn: Instagram | @jennpike Facebook | @thesimplicityproject YouTube | Simplicity TV Website | The Simplicity Project Inc. Have a question? Send it over to hello@jennpike.com and I'll do my best to share helpful insights, thoughts and advice.

One of the most beautiful and practical gifts of menstrual cycle awareness is how it awakens a newfound capacity to know and assert our boundaries. As we track our shifting emotions, mental state and energy levels through the cycle month, we get to know our unique strengths and our limits. This helps to build confidence in ourselves and our nature, so that when we become aware of a boundary that has been crossed, we're more able to find a skillful way to use the power of NO. So today we're exploring the power of menstrual cycle awareness for setting boundaries, especially when you're highly sensitive, in the premenstrual phase of your cycle, and in the years running up to and during menopause, and how this is potentially a life-changing and even world-changing act. We explore:How to work with the inner critic voice that invariably wakes up when we decide to claim a boundary and take care of ourselves. How the initiatory times in our menstruality life arc; like matressense, perimenopause, menopause, illness, loss require even stronger boundaries to hold ourselves through liminal times.Why we all need to re-write the story of the emotional messages of inner autumn as boundary signals rather than irrational outbursts.---Receive our free video training: Love Your Cycle, Discover the Power of Menstrual Cycle Awareness to Revolutionise Your Life - www.redschool.net/love---The Menstruality Podcast is hosted by Red School. We love hearing from you. To contact us, email info@redschool.net---Social media:Red School: @redschool - https://www.instagram.com/red.schoolSophie Jane Hardy: @sophie.jane.hardy - https://www.instagram.com/sophie.jane.hardy

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If you go by pop culture depictions, menopause seems like no big deal — a few hot flashes, some comical bouts of hormone-fueled rage, and the “big change,” as it was once called, is over. But for many of the 2 million American women who enter menopause each year, the symptoms can be a lot more serious and long-lasting, ranging from vertigo and joint pain to brain fog and heart problems.On this episode, we take a deep dive into perimenopause and menopause – what's going on biologically? What can be done to ease symptoms? And why do so many women struggle to receive help from their doctors?We talk with menopause experts about hormone replacement therapy, and why it was demonized for many years; find out what researchers have discovered about the causes of brain fog; and hear about new efforts to deal with medically induced menopause. In this excerpt from our live event, Reimagining Menopause, host Maiken Scott talks with two certified menopause providers — Robyn Faye, an OB-GYN at Jefferson Health in Philadelphia, and Arina Chesnokova, assistant professor in of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine — about the ins and outs of hormone therapy, which symptoms it alleviates, when it's safe and when it's not. Watch the full discussion here. Reporter Alan Yu talks with researchers about what's behind one of the most vexing symptoms of menopause for many women — brain fog. For women who have cancer when they're younger, especially breast or ovarian cancer, chemotherapy and other medications needed to treat the disease can affect hormones - and suddenly plunge them into menopause, years before they might naturally experience it. We explore what their options are, and why so many say they were not prepared for this change.

Summary: In this episode, I share my personal journey through menopause, highlighting the emotional, spiritual and physical challenges I faced during the pandemic. I discuss the 34 symptoms of menopause, the importance of self-care, and introduce the concept of a 'MenoRecipe TM'—a personalized approach to managing menopause symptoms through holistic therapies and self-care practices. I emphasize the uniqueness of each woman's experience and the need for tailored support during this transition.For more information and to download your personal MenoRecipe go to: ⁠www.pipcoleman.comTakeawaysPip shares her personal menopause journey during the pandemic.Menopause symptoms can be confused with life stressors.There are 34 possible menopause symptoms to be aware of.Creating a 'Menno recipe' is essential for self-care.Self-care ingredients can include various holistic therapies.Every woman's experience of menopause is unique.Pip's qualifications enhance her ability to support others.Spiritual development is important during menopause.A problem shared can lead to solutions.It's a time to pause and reflect on life.

Dr. Mindy Pelz is a New York Times bestselling author and clinician focused on women's health, hormones, menopause, and aging. She sits down with Hoda to talk about her latest book, Age Like a Girl, and how studying menopause changed the way she views the female body's evolution through midlife. Plus, she shares why challenges later in life offer an opportunity to live more intentionally.Listeners should consult their healthcare provider before making changes to their diet or fasting routine. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Capsule wardrobes have become a popular way to streamline and organize your closet — basically, paring it down to a few staple pieces that you can combine in multiple ways, and freshen up with seasonal accessories. Registered Dietitian Jenn Salib Huber says this is how women should think about nutrition during perimenopause and menopause. Rather than obsessing over calorie counts and macronutrients, they should focus on staples like soy and fish that are not only delicious but can also alleviate symptoms like hot flashes or brain fog. Huber joins us to discuss her new cookbook, “Eat to Thrive During Menopause.” She offers advice for getting the most out of your meals, tells us which ingredients are “must-haves” during menopause, and shares some of her favorite recipes.

If you're a woman over 50 struggling with your weight and you've ever said—or thought— “Menopause broke my body,” or “Something must be wrong with me,” this episode is for you. Because here's the truth no one explained to us: Menopause doesn't need to be fixed. It needs to be supported. Today, we're going to connect the dots between common menopause symptoms— like stubborn weight gain, low energy, poor sleep, brain fog, cravings, mood swings— and the nutrition, fitness, and lifestyle habits that can dramatically improve them. Not extreme. Not miserable. And definitely not “eat less and move more.” Join me in my next FASTer Way to Fat Loss® 21-Day RESET here:  https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/AMYBRYAN 

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To help you ease into 2026 purposefully, we're talking about how the cycle helps you to live in your zone of genius today, which is to say, how practising menstrual cycle awareness helps you to know your own nature and stay close to what you're really great at. We go through the inner seasons of the cycle one by one, sharing how each one can help us to do the courageous, radical act of claiming ourselves and what we love in a world that celebrates constant productivity over joy. We get practical too by sharing a specific zone of genius practice to each cycle phase - enjoy!We explore: The power of doing absolutely nothing in your inner winter at menstruation, or the dark moon, and how it anchors you into connection to your purpose.Why it's so vital to have periods of time where you can experiment in inner spring, to be messy with no inner critic allowed.How to work with your premenstrual discerning energy to take stock and to reflect on what is working and what isn't in your life, so you can stay close to yourself and your zone of genius. ---Receive our free video training: Love Your Cycle, Discover the Power of Menstrual Cycle Awareness to Revolutionise Your Life - www.redschool.net/love---The Menstruality Podcast is hosted by Red School. We love hearing from you. To contact us, email info@redschool.net---Social media:Red School: @redschool - https://www.instagram.com/red.schoolSophie Jane Hardy: @sophie.jane.hardy - https://www.instagram.com/sophie.jane.hardy

Happy New Year! We have a gift for you to help you start your 2026 infused in cyclical wisdom.Everything that Alexandra and Sjanie create at Red School is focused on inspiring us to connect to the power that lives within our cyclical nature, so that we can know and claim our own leadership roles in our lives. So, in service of this, today Alexandra and Sjanie do a power card reading with the Red School power cards, to help you choose a menstrual cycle power to guide your leadership this year.And by leadership they mean what you're built for, your gift for the world. And as Sjanie says in this conversation - your unique way of leading in your life is sourced in your connection to your menstrual cycle. Alexandra added a beautiful visual, saying that it's like an umbilical chord to the source of your being, to the mothership of you. We had so much fun doing this, and our hope is that you feel like we're all sitting together round the kitchen table playing! There are three cards to choose from… which one will be your menstrual cycle power ally for the year to come? We explore:How the menstrual cycle helps us to live our own unique leadership (including Sjanie's latest premenstrual example of how her cycle is helping to grow her up through her journey with self-responsibility). How the menstrual cycle holds us in a sustainable rhythm of self-care, particularly through inviting us to stop and drop our bundles The Red School power cards as a tool for understanding the different menstrual cycle powers that live inside the four inner seasons of the cycle - and you'll have an opportunity to choose one to guide your year ahead.---Receive our free video training: Love Your Cycle, Discover the Power of Menstrual Cycle Awareness to Revolutionise Your Life - www.redschool.net/love---The Menstruality Podcast is hosted by Red School. We love hearing from you. To contact us, email info@redschool.net---Social media:Red School: @redschool - https://www.instagram.com/red.schoolSophie Jane Hardy: @sophie.jane.hardy - https://www.instagram.com/sophie.jane.hardy

This episode is a homecoming—to self, to purpose, and to the kind of healthcare women in midlife deserve.OB/GYN and menopause specialist Dr. Taniqua Miller shares the story behind Revival Women's Health, a membership-based midlife medical home created for women navigating perimenopause, menopause, caregiving, burnout, and life's major transitions.From leaving academic medicine to healing from burnout, caregiving through grief, and answering the call to build something new, Dr. Miller reflects on why women need more than rushed visits—and how Revival is redefining midlife care as partnership, presence, and belonging.In This Episode, You'll Hear:Why “homecoming” is the heart of midlife careThe journey from telemedicine to a midlife medical homeHow burnout and grief clarified purposeWhat makes Revival different from concierge careHow extended visits, community, and nervous-system support change careWays to work with Dr. Miller and Revival Women's HealthWays to Work With Revival✨ Signature Membership (Founder's Circle Open)High-touch, relationship-based midlife care with extended visits, wellness labs, and early access to the practice.

The moon is a big topic of conversation within the Red School community. Many who aren't menstruating practice lunar tracking in place of menstrual cycle awareness, and those who have a menstrual cycle often bring moon-inspired questions, such as: ‘should I bleed on the full moon or the new moon?' And ‘what to do when I'm bleeding but the moon is full and I feel pulled in two directions?'. So today we're exploring how cultivating a connection with the moon can support us to enter circular and cyclical time. Our guest today is visual artist and mother April McMurtry. April has been lunar tracking for twelve years, and describes herself as a guide for repairing our relationship with the cyclical nature of time by attuning to the moon.In today's conversation we explore how following the ebb and flow of the moon can help us to transform our habits of overriding of our cyclical nature, as well as break free from the myth and tyranny of consistency.We explore:April's fascinating response to the question of whether we should bleed on the full moon or the new moon (and it might be different to what you think). How motherhood brought April to burnout, which led her to step back from teaching and lean into the wisdom of the moon as a way to get grounded in rhythms, rest and stillness.The beauty that can be found in darkness, and how the end of all cycles deconstructs, dissolves and empties us out in preparation for the new. ---Receive our free video training: Love Your Cycle, Discover the Power of Menstrual Cycle Awareness to Revolutionise Your Life - www.redschool.net/love---The Menstruality Podcast is hosted by Red School. We love hearing from you. To contact us, email info@redschool.net---Social media:Red School: @redschool - https://www.instagram.com/red.schoolSophie Jane Hardy: @sophie.jane.hardy - https://www.instagram.com/sophie.jane.hardyApril McMurtry: @themoonismycalendar - https://www.instagram.com/themoonismycalendar

Standard blood work might tell you everything looks “normal,” while your hormones are actually in post-menopausal free fall. In this episode, I'll walk you through my wife Sage's hormone test results on the whiteboard, exposing the hormonal ratios blood tests miss, estradiol being 100x more potent than other estrogens, and why hormone therapy is the only approach that actually works. This episode is essential viewing for couples navigating the hormonal minefield together, complete with the exact protocols that brought Sage back to herself.  CLICK HERE TO BECOME GARYS VIP!: https://bit.ly/4ai0Xwg See Sage's Exact Lab Panel for Precision Health: https://bit.ly/3L1kE3m  Get Tested with the 10x Female Blood Hormone Panel: https://bit.ly/48TL66N  Connect with Sage Workinger-Brecka Instagram: https://bit.ly/44sN390 Thank you to our partners H2TABS: “ULTIMATE10” FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/4hMNdgg BODYHEALTH: “ULTIMATE20” FOR 20% OFF: http://bit.ly/4e5IjsV BAJA GOLD: "ULTIMATE10" FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/3WSBqUa COLD LIFE: THE ULTIMATE HUMAN PLUNGE: https://bit.ly/4eULUKp WHOOP: JOIN AND GET 1 FREE MONTH!: https://bit.ly/3VQ0nzW AION: “ULTIMATE10” FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/4h6KHAD A-GAME: “ULTIMATE15” FOR 15% OFF: http://bit.ly/4kek1ij PEPTUAL: “TUH10” FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/4mKxgcn CARAWAY: “ULTIMATE” FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/3Q1VmkC HEALF: 10% OFF YOUR ORDER: https://bit.ly/41HJg6S RHO NUTRITION: “ULTIMATE15” FOR 15% OFF: https://bit.ly/44fFza0 GOPUFF: GET YOUR FAVORITE SNACK!: https://bit.ly/4obIFDC GENETIC METHYLATION TEST (UK ONLY): https://bit.ly/48QJJrk GENETIC TEST (USA ONLY): ⁠https://bit.ly/3Yg1Uk9 Watch  the “Ultimate Human Podcast” every Tuesday & Thursday at 9AM EST: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3RPQYX8 Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3RQftU0 Connect with Gary Brecka Instagram: https://bit.ly/3RPpnFs TikTok: https://bit.ly/4coJ8fo X: https://bit.ly/3Opc8tf Facebook: https://bit.ly/464VA1H LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4hH7Ri2 Website: https://bit.ly/4eLDbdU Merch: https://bit.ly/4aBpOM1 Newsletter: https://bit.ly/47ejrws Ask Gary: https://bit.ly/3PEAJuG Timestamps 00:00 Intro of Show 02:11 Sage and Gary's Menopausal Journey 05:16 Effects of Menopause (Frozen Shoulder, Brain Fog, Exhaustion) 12:31 Benefits of Hormone Replacement Therapy 19:18 Results of Sage's Dutch and Wellness Tests 23:58 Link of Catecholamines and Anxiety 27:37 Sage's Dutch Test Results in Visual 43:42 Debunking of the Hormone Therapy and Breast Cancer Connection Study: https://bit.ly/4quZqdt 51:17 Effects after the Hormone Therapy 54:05 Timing of Hormones: https://bit.ly/48UF9Xw 57:49 Other Recommendations from Sage's Health Journey 1:07:15 Connect with Sage 1:08:03 What does it mean to you to be an Ultimate Human? The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user's own risk. The Content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you wondering if you need constant blood tests before starting hormone replacement therapy? In this video, we explain hormone replacement therapy for menopause in clear, practical terms, and why excessive lab testing isn't always necessary. At Allure Medical, we treat menopause as a clinical condition, not a lab number. Menopause is defined by symptoms and life stage, not by a single blood test result. You'll learn how we determine whether hormone therapy is appropriate, what bioidentical hormones are, and why we focus on results that actually improve energy, sleep, mood, and quality of life. We also review when lab testing is helpful, such as early menopause, surgical menopause, or cases where symptoms don't improve as expected. By the end of this video, you'll understand how we personalize hormone replacement therapy for menopause to support your long-term health safely and effectively. If you're exploring bioidentical hormone therapy for women, or simply want to understand how menopause is truly evaluated, this guide will give you the clarity you need. Timestamps:00:00 — Introduction: Understanding Menopause and Hormone Therapy 00:20 — Why Most Blood Tests for Menopause Don't Help 01:10 — The Real Definition of Menopause and Perimenopause 02:00 — When Lab Work Is Useful for Diagnosis 03:10 — The Role of Estrogen, Progesterone, and Testosterone 04:00 — How Hormone Levels Affect Symptoms 04:45 — When to Adjust Hormone Therapy Without Testing 05:15 — Benefits of Bioidentical Hormone Replacement TherapyLearn More: https://www.alluremedical.com/Books & Research: https://www.alluremedical.com/books/Follow Dr. Charles Mok & Allure Medical: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-mok-4a0432114/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alluremedicals/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AllureMedical TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alluremedicalAmazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dr.-Charles-Mok/author/B0791M9FZQInner Circle Membership: https://www.alluremedical.com/inner-circle-membership/Subscribe to the show & leave a 5-star review!#insidethecure

When you practice menstrual cycle awareness, you start to feel more connected to yourself. This process of remembering and embodying more of who you truly are means that you may come into contact with parts of yourself that have been disowned, or that you've been shamed out of claiming.Our conversation today is especially designed to support you if you've been encountering or unearthing memories or experiences related to trauma as you track your emotional, physical and spiritual ebb and flow throughout the cycle month. Whether you've experienced acute trauma, developmental trauma, ancestral trauma or collective trauma caused by sexism, racism, homophobia, ableism and other forms of othering, discrimination or prejudice, Alexandra and Sjanie explore how cycle awareness can create a grounding of presence and self care to support trauma healing, through the lens of Sjanie's trauma healing journey, as well as stories from the Red School community, We explore:How the dismissal, suppression and denial of the menstrual cycle, and our cyclical nature is a form of subtle gaslighting that in itself is a form of trauma. Why certain phases of the cycle, such as the premenstrual phase, as well as perimenopause and menopause, open you to your shadow side and your trauma.Some practical steps to get started with working with your cycle to support trauma healing. ---Receive our free video training: Love Your Cycle, Discover the Power of Menstrual Cycle Awareness to Revolutionise Your Life - www.redschool.net/love---The Menstruality Podcast is hosted by Red School. We love hearing from you. To contact us, email info@redschool.net---Social media:Red School: @redschool - https://www.instagram.com/red.schoolSophie Jane Hardy: @sophie.jane.hardy - https://www.instagram.com/sophie.jane.hardy

Menopause doesn't have to be miserable. If you're in perimenopause or already going through “the change,” there are science-backed strategies that can help reverse your symptoms and make you feel like yourself again.  In this episode, I'm joined by Zora Benhamou, a gerontologist, menopause expert, and host of the Hack My Age podcast. Zora travels the world researching aging and speaking with women about what really works in midlife. We talk about the myths, the stigma, and the science behind menopause and why so many women suffer unnecessarily.We dive deep into hormone therapy, peptides, breathwork, and how stress affects everything from your sleep to your heart. Zora also shares her global experiences about how different cultures view menopause and what we can learn from them.If you or someone you love is entering this life stage, this episode could change everything.

In an era where peptides are dominating wellness conversations, it can be challenging to separate groundbreaking information from mere buzz.  In this educational episode of the Not Your Mother's Menopause Podcast, Dr. Fiona Lovely sits down with the esteemed Dr. Elizabeth Yurth, a specialist in regenerative and cellular medicine, to provide a masterclass on these powerful signaling molecules and how they can help at menopause. The conversation dives deep into the critical concept that our endogenous peptide levels, much like our hormones, decline with age. This foundational understanding frames peptide therapy not as a futuristic trend, but as a potential method for replenishing what our bodies are naturally losing. Listeners will gain invaluable insight into specific peptides and their applications. Dr. Yurth details how growth hormone secretagogues can support cellular repair and improve sleep quality, and why thymic peptides are vital for a well-educated immune system, especially as we age.  She also explores the significant repair benefits of peptides like BPC-157 and Thymosin Beta-4 for gut and joint health. Furthermore, the discussion reframes the conversation around GLP-1 agonists, moving beyond weight loss to highlight their promising role in cognitive, cardiac, and metabolic health when used at appropriate doses. Throughout the episode, Dr. Yurth emphasizes that peptides are a sophisticated tool that works best on a solid foundation of optimized hormones, quality sleep, and proper nutrition. She also provides crucial guidance on the importance of working with a thoroughly trained clinician and sourcing peptides from reputable compounding pharmacies to ensure safety and efficacy.  This is an essential listen for anyone looking to understand the true therapeutic potential and responsible application of peptides. Connect with Dr. Elizabeth Yurth: Website: www.boulderlongevity.com Educational Academy: www.bli.academy Instagram: @dryurth, @boulderlongevityinstitute Thank you to our sponsors for this episode:

On today's Good Day Health Show - ON DEMAND…Host Doug Stephan and Dr. Ken Kronhaus of Lake Cardiology (352-735-1400) cover a number of topics affecting our health. First up, Doug and Dr. Ken discuss the biggest news stories in the medical world, starting with a new line of Cheetos and Doritos without any artificial colors or flavors, but questioning if this really counts as “good news” as there are still a lot of processed junk on the ingredients list. Next up, self-hypnosis may help some women going through menopause find relief from hot flashes — in frequency and intensity — with the help of listening to a daily audio hypnosis sessions. It's worth menopausal patients discussing this with their doctors, as up to a 50% reduction has been found in the studies. When it comes to Dr. Ken's expertise as a cardiologist, the conversation shifts to a heart-health focus with a conversation on “low-intensity” smoking, and the real effects of second-hand smoke, the reality of third-hand smoke. Then, a discussion on the future of medicine with new testing and clinical trials for incredible health developments in illnesses and diseases, including what gene-editing therapy can do to help those with high cholesterol.  Website: GoodDayHealthrShow.com Social Media: @GoodDayNetworks

Why Quick-Fix Natural Remedies Aren't Enough for Menopause Symptoms, Acne, and Low Energy Keywords: Christian holistic health, faith-based wellness, natural remedies, low energy Christian woman, hormonal imbalance, acne causes, menopause symptoms, spiritual warfare and health, God's wisdom for health

Whether it's at work, in our relationships, as parents or carers, or in our interaction with our community, life regularly invites us to summon up the courage to have difficult conversations. Today we're chatting about how cultivating an intimacy with our cyclical nature can support us to show up with skillful expression and heart.Our guest today is Sarah Rozenthuler is a world-renowned speaker, chartered psychologist, leadership coach, and the author of many books, including ‘Now We're Talking‘. Sarah first discovered menstrual cycle awareness over two decades ago when she read Alexandra's first book, The Wild Genie about the healing power of menstruation.She shares her journey with irregular menstrual cycles, her experience of running her own business in the world of leadership development as a cyclical being, and how her cycle awareness practice has supported her in some of her recent tough conversations. We explore:How menstrual cycle awareness can help you attune to your inner energetic state, which means you can pick your moment to talk, or stay silent so that conversation flows rather than derails.How the premenstrual phase and menopause helps us to set boundaries effectively in difficult conversations, and the importance of knowing your red lines.Why Sarah feels like she's driving a Ferrari in the premenstrual phase of her cycle, and what this means for her capacity to have big, meaningful conversation. ---Receive our free video training: Love Your Cycle, Discover the Power of Menstrual Cycle Awareness to Revolutionise Your Life - www.redschool.net/love---The Menstruality Podcast is hosted by Red School. We love hearing from you. To contact us, email info@redschool.net---Social media:Red School: @redschool - https://www.instagram.com/red.schoolSophie Jane Hardy: @sophie.jane.hardy - https://www.instagram.com/sophie.jane.hardySarah Rosenthuler: https://sarahrozenthuler.com/

Send us a message with this link, we would love to hear from you. Standard message rates may apply.We discuss a clear, practical guide to menopause, explaining what it is, why it happens, and how to manage the most common symptoms with everyday steps and evidence-based options. We set up next week's deep dive on hormone therap. • Defining menopause and typical timing• Why estrogen declines and bodywide effects• Common symptoms across sleep, mood, and metabolism• Hot flashes and night sweats frequency and duration• Vaginal and urinary symptoms that mimic UTIs• Bone density loss and changing heart risk• Lifestyle tactics that actually help• When to ask about hormonal and non-hormonal treatments• Teaser for hormone therapy update next weekSend us an email at yourcheckuppod@gmail.comReferences1. Menopause-Biology, Consequences, Supportive Care, and Therapeutic Options. Davis SR, Pinkerton J, Santoro N, Simoncini T. Cell. 2023;186(19):4038-4058. doi:10.1016/j.cell.2023.08.016.2. The Menopause Transition: Signs, Symptoms, and Management Options. Santoro N, Roeca C, Peters BA, Neal-Perry G. The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. 2021;106(1):1-15. doi:10.1210/clinem/dgaa764.3. Management of Menopausal Symptoms: A Review. Crandall CJ, Mehta JM, Manson JE. JAMA. 2023;329(5):405-420. doi:10.1001/jama.2022.24140.4. Menopause. Davis SR, Lambrinoudaki I, Lumsden M, et al. Nature Reviews. Disease Primers. 2015;1:15004. doi:10.1038/nrdp.2015.4.5. Menopause: Physiology, Definitions, and Symptoms. Gatenby C, Simpson P. Best Practice & Research. Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. 2024;38(1):101855. doi:10.1016/j.beem.2023.101855.6. Reproductive Aging in Biological Females: Mechanisms and Immediate Consequences. Muhammad YA. Frontiers in Endocrinology. 2025;16:1658592. doi:10.3389/fendo.2025.1658592.7. Treating Menopause - MHT and Beyond. Davis SR, Baber RJ. Nature Reviews. Endocrinology. 2022;18(8):490-502. doi:10.1038/s41574-022-00685-4.8. Management of Perimenopausal and Menopausal Symptoms. Duralde ER, Sobel TH, Manson JE. BMJ (Clinical Research Ed.). 2023;382:e072612. doi:10.1136/bmj-2022-072612.9. Hormone Therapy for Postmenopausal Women. Pinkerton JV. The New England Journal of Medicine. 2020;382(5):446-455. doi:10.1056/NEJMcp1714787.10. An Empowerment Model for Managing Menopause. Hickey M, LaCroix AZ, Doust J, et al. Lancet (London, England). 2024;403(10430):947-957. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(23)02799-X.11. Menopause. Carter AE, Merriam S. The Medical Clinics of North America. 2023;107(2):199-212. doi:10.1016/j.mcna.2022.10.003.Support the showSubscribe to Our Newsletter! Production and Content: Edward Delesky, MD & Nicole Aruffo, RNArtwork: Olivia Pawlowski

Feeling dismissed or brushed off when you bring up menopause symptoms at your annual exam? You're not alone—and it's not your fault.In this episode of Midlife Revival, Dr. Taniqua Miller—OB/GYN, menopause specialist, and founder of Revival Women's Health—shares why so many women in perimenopause and menopause feel unseen in traditional healthcare and how to take back your power with her 3-Appointment Blueprint.You'll learn exactly how to advocate for yourself, plan your visits for the care you deserve, and understand what's really happening inside the system. Whether you're battling hot flashes, brain fog, or the feeling that “something's off,” this conversation will help you reclaim your midlife health with confidence.✨ In this episode, you'll discover:Why most annual exams don't address menopause symptoms (and what to do about it)The Breakdown → Breakup → Breakthrough method for navigating midlife careThe 3 appointments every midlife woman needs: menopause visit, annual exam, and 3-month follow-upHow the current insurance system fails women in perimenopause—and how to change that narrativeWhy Dr. T built Revival Women's Health to finally give women a medical home for midlife

One of the questions that comes up again and again in the Red School community is this: how can I free up my voice and share my truth? So many of us, particularly women and those socialised as female feel stuck, silenced or disconnected from our true expression, so today we're exploring how the practice of checking in every day with your menstrual cycle and how it's influencing your energy and mood can support you on this quest. Through our personal stories as well as stories from the community, we explore how menstrual cycle awareness is a discipline that keeps you close to yourself, and how this practice organically awakens an inner warmth, connection and confidence which lines you up to receive inspiration about what it is that you're here to express and share with the world. We explore:How menstruation cocoons you so that you can step away from the noise of the world and rest into a sanctuary of connection with your voice - the inner winter silences the world so that you can finally hear yourself. Tools for working with your inner critic and self expression - such as containing the critic in the premenstrual phase of the cycle - so that you can practice experimenting and paying with sharing your voice in the preovulatory phase, your inner spring.How to support ourselves when the holding back of our voice comes out as premenstrual rage or implodes inside as depressive cycles. ---Receive our free video training: Love Your Cycle, Discover the Power of Menstrual Cycle Awareness to Revolutionise Your Life - www.redschool.net/love---The Menstruality Podcast is hosted by Red School. We love hearing from you. To contact us, email info@redschool.net---Social media:Red School: @redschool - https://www.instagram.com/red.schoolSophie Jane Hardy: @sophie.jane.hardy - https://www.instagram.com/sophie.jane.hardy

For many of us menopause announces itself in our lives through some kind of betrayal. For today's podcast guest, that betrayal came in the form of a dismantling of identity that provoked one particular emotion on a whole new level - rage. Our guest today is the brilliant trauma-informed embodiment guide, facilitator, and heart activist Tanya Forgan. She explores menopause as a series of portals which show us where we're holding power and where we're not. Her initial ‘betrayal' phase of menopause rocked her to her core, coinciding with the pandemic and the 2020 Black Lives Matter movement and catalysing a dark night of the soul where she faced the harm she has experienced as a dual heritage woman in the UK. She goes on to illuminate the healing power of the repair phase of menopause, describing the rituals and community support that helped her to find the grace in the raging fire of the initiatory process. She shares what supported her to alchemise her anger and understand grief as the most exquisite expression of love in the revelation phase, and all she's discovering in the visioning and emergence portals where she is exploring the kind of grandmother she now wants to become. We explore:- How cycle awareness helped to prepare Tanya for the dismantling of menopause. - What helped Tanya when she lost her trust in her body and in society, including her amazing nervous-system-regulating yoga bath ritual!- What menopause taught Tanya about the power of circles for creating belonging, especially when it comes to race, gender, sexual experience, ability in body, power and oppression. ---Join our menopause online course: Menopause: The Great Awakener---The Menstruality Podcast is hosted by Red School. We love hearing from you. To contact us, email info@redschool.net---Social media:Red School: @redschool - https://www.instagram.com/red.schoolSophie Jane Hardy: @sophie.jane.hardy - https://www.instagram.com/sophie.jane.hardyTanya Forgan: @tanyaforgan - https://www.instagram.com/tanyaforgan

Send me a text! I'd LOVE to hear your feedback on this episode!I share a heart-led view of menopause as a reckoning, moving beyond symptom-chasing to examine identity, relationships, beliefs and purpose. Data on divorce, alcohol, friendship shifts and workplace gaps frames a practical path toward quiet, clarity and aligned choices.• redefining menopause as a deeper life audit• divorce trends and midlife relational shifts• alcohol as coping and the cost to well-being• workplace and financial pressures in menopause• journaling and solitude as daily diagnostics• metaphorical meaning of common symptoms• balancing bioidentical hormones with inner work• releasing limiting beliefs and victim mindset• pruning friendships and renegotiating boundaries• practical first steps toward aligned livingImportant links:Join my Substack for my deep, insightful and original short essays to support your wellness:  https://sandykruse.substack.com/Follow me on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/sandyknutrition/?hl=enPlease, please share this with one of your menopausal friendsBe sure to share it with someone you know might benefitAnd always remember when you rate, review, subscribe, you help to support my content and help me to keep going and bring these conversations to you each and every week.Support the showPlease rate & review my podcast with a few kind words on Apple or Spotify. Subscribe wherever you listen, share this episode with a friend, and follow me below. This truly gives back & helps me keep bringing amazing guests & topics every week.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandyknutrition/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/sandyknutritionTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sandyknutritionYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIh48ov-SgbSUXsVeLL2qAgRumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5461001Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandyknutrition/Substack: https://sandykruse.substack.com/Podcast Website: https://sandykruse.ca

As we enter our forties, many of us start to experience signals from our body that show us that we can't override ourselves anymore. We become more permeable, our energy levels shift, and we tend to have less capacity. If we don't clock these changes and find ways to adapt our lives, we'll start to experience trouble inside ourselves often in the form of stress, overwhelm and other physical, emotional and mental symptoms. Alexandra and Sjanie call these years the “autumn” of our menstruating years, or the Quickening, and in the collective conversation many refer to these years in the run up to menopause as perimenopause. Today we're exploring these perimenopause years and challenges as a kind of sacred preparation or apprenticeship for the great initiation of menopause - a series of unveilings that allow us to see what has been unconscious within us. Through stories from the community we explore why many of us feel scared of and unprepared for menopause, how the forties are preparing our psyches for the massive spiritual awakening ahead and why menstrual cycle awareness is our greatest ally through the twists and turns of perimenopauseWe explore:The importance of relishing your forties, and the authority and sense of self-knowledge that can come with this decade.How menstrual cycle awareness, and particularly paying attention to your premenstrual phase - the inner autumn of the cycle - can prepare us for the autumn challenges of the forties and perimenopause. How old trauma can resurface in perimenopause, and how to deeply meet what is arising and support yourself to encounter the big emotions  so that healing can take place. ---Register for our menopause online course: Menopause: The Great Awakener - Starts October 31st---The Menstruality Podcast is hosted by Red School. We love hearing from you. To contact us, email info@redschool.net---Social media:Red School: @redschool - https://www.instagram.com/red.schoolSophie Jane Hardy: @sophie.jane.hardy - https://www.instagram.com/sophie.jane.hardy

Our guest today is Tamu Mosley, who is a student of Alexandra and Sjanie's Menopause: The Great Awakener course, and is an initiated Sacred Woman, wholistic wellness facilitator, teacher, and mama. Tamu was guided by her mum to track her cycles from her very first bleed, and now, a few years post menopause, she sees how cycle awareness guided her through her menopause initiation.When Tamu was entering perimenopause she was studying with the world renowned spiritual teacher from Burkina Faso, Sobonfu Some, who said that when a woman enters menopause, she becomes the carrier of the water of life for the community. In our conversation Tamu shares about the water medicines that supported her through the fire and heat of the five phases of her menopause process, and have become core to her life purpose in her third act. Tamu is the founder of Wholistic Shine and Uchū Botanical and is a kitchen alchemist, a home herbalist, a flower essence practitioner and a student of cha dao (the way of tea). Tamu is guided by a deepening relationship with and devotion to the sacred element water through daily practice, prayer and intention.We explore:Hot flashes as an invitation to burn away self-defeating thoughts. How Tamu honours the anniversary of her final menstrual bleed each year with a water and tea ceremony, and how sitting with tea for over 300 days in a row has supported her relationship with her partner. What it has meant for Tamu to move from her earth body as a mother, to her water body during menopause, and how it has helped her to slowly and steadily create a new creative and work life, post-menopause.---Register for our free three-day menopause event: How Menopause Awakens Your Power on October 21st-23rd---The Menstruality Podcast is hosted by Red School. We love hearing from you. To contact us, email info@redschool.net---Social media:Red School: @redschool - https://www.instagram.com/red.schoolSophie Jane Hardy: @sophie.jane.hardy - https://www.instagram.com/sophie.jane.hardyTamu Mosley: @wholistic_shine - https://www.instagram.com/wholistic_shine

We all know that we need to brush and floss — but when was the last time you checked whether you were doing it right? In this episode, I share a surprising insight into the similarities between oral hygene and pelvic floor restoration: we think we're doing the right thing, but often we're missing the spots that matter most.Jump in to discover:

Today, I am thrilled to reconnect with a previous guest, Dr. Mary Claire Haver.  Dr. Haver is a board-certified OBGYN, a certified menopause provider, and the founder of Mary Claire Wellness, a private medical practice focusing on women in midlife. Her best-selling book, the Galveston Diet, and her latest New York Times best-seller, The New Menopause, are fabulous resources for middle-aged women. In our discussion today, we dive into various aspects of perimenopause, looking at the associated challenges. We discuss factors accelerating ovarian aging, the role of contraception, mental health shifts, and the often delayed diagnosis of premature ovarian insufficiency. We examine the differences between hormone replacement therapy and oral contraceptives, discussing the importance of advocacy for women's health and the benefits of vaginal estrogen. We explore the disparity in federal funding for women's health research, the impact of the Women's Health Initiative, body composition changes, the estrabolome, the 30 Plant Challenge, and the advantages of HRT. Dr. Haver also talks about her preferred supplements.  I'm sure you will find this conversation a valuable resource that you will likely revisit several times. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: Why perimenopause is so fraught with chaos Some of the factors that hasten ovarian aging How perimenopause causes significant changes in neurotransmitters, leading to cognitive changes The differences between HRT and oral contraceptives How estrogen loss during menopause affects vaginal tissue The benefits of vaginal estrogen for symptoms of menopause  How women's health research funding prioritizes reproduction over menopause and perimenopause How HRT can help with fat loss and muscle mass in postmenopausal women The emergence of eating-disordered behaviors in menopausal women Some of the lesser-known symptoms of menopause and ways to overcome them How HRT could impact the longevity and cognitive health of women Bio: Dr Mary Claire Haver Dr. Mary Claire Haver is a board-certified OB-GYN who has devoted her adult life to women's health. When she began to experience the changes of menopause and mid-life weight gain, she created her online program, The Galveston Diet, which currently has over 80,000 students. The Galveston Diet is the first and only nutrition program in the world created by a female OB-GYN, designed for women in menopause. As part of her ongoing research, she became certified in Culinary Medicine in 2019, specializing in medical nutrition. In 2021, Dr. Haver opened Mary Claire Wellness; the clinic was born out of repeated requests from the Galveston Diet students and Dr. Haver's social media followers for personal guidance.  Dr. Haver lives with her husband and two daughters in Galveston, Texas. She is the author of The Galveston Diet (Rodale; January 10th, 2023). Connect with Cynthia Thurlow   Follow on ⁠Twitter⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠ & ⁠LinkedIn⁠ Check out Cynthia's ⁠website⁠ Submit your questions to ⁠support@cynthiathurlow.com⁠ Connect with Dr. Mary Claire Haver On the⁠ Mary Claire Wellness website⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠ Books Mentioned Dr. Haver's books, ⁠The Galveston Diet⁠ and ⁠The New Menopause ⁠ ⁠The Menopause Brain⁠ and the⁠ XX Brain⁠ by Lisa Mosconi Previous Episode Mentioned ⁠Ep. 308 Dr. Mary Claire Haver: Weight Gain in Middle Age, Perimenopause and Inflammation

It's world menopause day later this month, and throughout October we'll be sharing on social media about how we can rewrite the cultural narrative of menopause. On October 21st - 23rd, Alexandra and Sjanie would like to invite you to join them for their free three-day online menopause event: How Menopause Awakens Your Power. And their online course, menopause the Great Awakener starts on October 31st - you can register for the free event and find out more about the course at redschoolmenopause.comToday's bonus episode is a replay of a delicious conversation I had with Chameli Gad, mystic and Goddess Wisdom Keeper and the founder of Awakening Women, who has been a teacher for me for the past fifteen years. Chameli's menopause initiatory process unfolded throughout the pandemic and included the death of her son, and her divorce. She's been generously sharing her menopause process with us here on the podcast over the past three years, and in our chat today, she explores the fruits of her menopause process, from the other side, and she is as honest about her current peace, ease and ecstasy as she was with her mid-initiation pain and suffering.We explore:What it means to ensure that your inner “mama is in the house” in menopause, in three different aspects: the witnessing mother, the nurturing mother and the guardian mother.Chameli's ‘baby dolphin' menopause dream and how it has radically transformed her capacity for self-compassion.What Chameli learned about boundaries in menopause, and how she moved from using boundaries as a way to control others, and instead as an act of leadership that arises from within us. ---Register for our free three-day menopause event: How Menopause Awakens Your Power on October 21st-23rd---The Menstruality Podcast is hosted by Red School. We love hearing from you. To contact us, email info@redschool.net---Social media:Red School: @redschool - https://www.instagram.com/red.schoolSophie Jane Hardy: @sophie.jane.hardy - https://www.instagram.com/sophie.jane.hardyChameli Gad: @chameligad - https://www.instagram.com/chameligadAwakening Women: @awakeningwomen - https://www.instagram.com/awakeningwomen

It's world menopause day later this month, and throughout October we'll be sharing on social media about how we can rewrite the cultural narrative of menopause. On October 21st - 23rd, Alexandra and Sjanie would like to invite you to join them for their free three-day online menopause event: How Menopause Awakens Your Power. And their online course, menopause the Great Awakener starts on October 31st - you can register for the free event and find out more about the course at redschoolmenopause.comToday's bonus episode is for you if - like me - you long to feel more calm, rested, peaceful and grounded. Both because it feels better, but also because you know the gold that lies in this state of restedness; for your health, your relationships, your worklife, and your journey through menopause.Our guest is Tracee Stanley, the author of the bestselling book Radiant Rest, and the recently published The Luminous Self. She is a post-lineage yoga teacher, inspired by more than twenty years of study, and she's devoted to sharing the wisdom of yoga nidra, rest, meditation, self-inquiry, nature as a teacher, and ancestor reverence.We chat about how to set up a practice that allows for rest inside a mainstream culture that says we're not worthy unless you're pushing through; whether that's pushing through grief, illness, exhaustion or menopause. Through it all, Tracee illuminates how deep rest, peace and truth are our birthright.We explore:The importance of unveiling the messages we received about the value of rest from our parents and ancestral lineage; particularly for Black, Brown and Indigenous people.How the practice of Yoga Nidra is a way to know our true self, as well as a powerful act of rebellion in a culture that wants us to keep endlessly grindingThe story of Mataji - a female yoga teacher in her 90s, who was famous for never sleeping, and became one of the first people to teach the wisdom of yoga nidra. ---Register for our free three-day menopause event: How Menopause Awakens Your Power on October 21st-23rd---The Menstruality Podcast is hosted by Red School. We love hearing from you. To contact us, email info@redschool.net---Social media:Red School: @redschool - https://www.instagram.com/red.schoolSophie Jane Hardy: @sophie.jane.hardy - https://www.instagram.com/sophie.jane.hardyTracee Stanley: @tracee_stanley - https://www.instagram.com/tracee_stanley

It's world menopause day later this month, and throughout October we'll be sharing on social media about how we can rewrite the cultural narrative of menopause. On October 21st - 23rd, Alexandra and Sjanie would like to invite you to join them for their free three-day online menopause event: How Menopause Awakens Your Power. And their online course, menopause the Great Awakener starts on October 31st - you can register for the free event and find out more about the course at redschoolmenopause.comIn today's bonus episode, we're exploring the immense capacities that open up to us as we move through menopause, and Alexandra is your host. Her guest is Prune Harris, an energy expert, a consciousness educator, and soul activist, who has trained with healers, elders, and wisdom holders throughout the world. Prune shares her personal experience of navigating the great threshold of menopause, and how it can collectively awaken a new, immense capacity to reclaim our deep worth as human beings, beyond concepts of gender and status, but as a lifeforce that is part of the great web of life. They explore:The different cycles that Prune is tracking now post-menopause, and how our life force moves into different expressions of wisdom once we're no longer being held in monthly cycles. Menopause as an identity death process which brings us face to face with our inner soothsayer, to hear deep truths about ourselves, our relationships and the world, so we can choose the new identities we want to embody in our third act. How menopause is helping to meet the modern day crisis of separation and call us home to our essential place of belonging, so we can radiate it into our lives and into the world. ---Register for our free three-day menopause event: How Menopause Awakens Your Power on October 21st-23rd---The Menstruality Podcast is hosted by Red School. We love hearing from you. To contact us, email info@redschool.net---Social media:Red School: @redschool - https://www.instagram.com/red.schoolSophie Jane Hardy: @sophie.jane.hardy - https://www.instagram.com/sophie.jane.hardyPrune Harris: @pruneharris - https://www.instagram.com/pruneharris

It's world menopause day later this month, and throughout October we'll be sharing on social media about how we can rewrite the cultural narrative of menopause. On October 21st - 23rd, Alexandra and Sjanie would like to invite you to join them for their free three-day online menopause event: How Menopause Awakens Your Power. And their online course, menopause the Great Awakener starts on October 31st - you can register for the free event and find out more about the course at redschoolmenopause.comToday's bonus episode is a replay of my conversation with the brilliant writer, psychologist and mythologist, Dr Sharon Blackie called The Myth, Magic and Metamorphosis of Menopause.When you explore old European myths, it's the elder women and grandmothers who run the world. In Greek mythology, there are the Fates - three elder women who make the world go round. In Easterm European mythology, the crone Baba Yaga initiates young people and facilitates transformation. In ancient Gallic mythology it is the Cailleach who created and shaped the land, from the beginning of time. In today's episode Sharon explores the gold that these myths and archetypes hold for us as we navigate the shape-shifting crucible of menopause and enter the second half of our lives as elders.We explore:The Greek myth of the ‘Furies', the sacred role of their rage, and the necessity of the comparable anger many of us feel in menopause.Why our world doesn't allow us the time to ‘do menopause properly' and the impact this has for us on a soul level. The Jungian archetype of the ‘Medial Woman' who doesn't define herself according to anyone else, is whole unto herself, and chooses to dive deeply into the mystery of the world.---Register for our free three-day menopause event: How Menopause Awakens Your Power on October 21st-23rd---The Menstruality Podcast is hosted by Red School. We love hearing from you. To contact us, email info@redschool.net---Social media:Red School: @redschool - https://www.instagram.com/red.schoolSophie Jane Hardy: @sophie.jane.hardy - https://www.instagram.com/sophie.jane.hardyDr Sharon Blackie: @sharonblackiemythmakings - https://www.instagram.com/sharonblackiemythmakings

It's world menopause day later this month, and throughout October we'll be sharing on social media about how we can rewrite the cultural narrative of menopause. On October 21st - 23rd, Alexandra and Sjanie would like to invite you to join them for their free three-day online menopause event: How Menopause Awakens Your Power. Their online course, Menopause: The Great Awakener starts on October 31st - you can register for the free event and find out more about the course at redschoolmenopause.comToday's bonus episode is a replay of Jane Hardwicke Collings' conversation with Alexandra for the Wise Power Series, and it's called - The Transformation of Menopause: Stepping into our Responsibility to Life. Jane is a teacher, author, former homebirth midwife and creator of the School of Shamanic Womancraft, and in the conversation she shares how she prepared for menopause, the gifts it gave her of intuition, vision, confidence and courage, and the new responsibility she feels post-menopause - to be the archetypal grandmother stepping into her power and using it for the good of all, and the earth.We explore:How menopause is the most transformational process we can experience. Jane shares all it required from her; the presence, the energy, the leaning in, the stamina, the self care, as well as the size and magnitude of the transformation, hormonally, physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually.How to take care of yourself through menopause; including strength training, reducing stress, reducing alcohol, learning nervous system regulation practices, and paying real attention to your mind chatterHow Jane's intuition was enhanced by menopause, awakening a new visionary capacity and skill in receiving downloads of information.---Register for our free three-day menopause event: How Menopause Awakens Your Power on October 21st-23rd---The Menstruality Podcast is hosted by Red School. We love hearing from you. To contact us, email info@redschool.net---Social media:Red School: @redschool - https://www.instagram.com/red.schoolSophie Jane Hardy: @sophie.jane.hardy - https://www.instagram.com/sophie.jane.hardyJane Hardwicke Collings: @janehardwickecollings - https://www.instagram.com/janehardwickecollings

Do You Have A Hormone Imbalance? Take my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz Sleeping used to be effortless—but then, perimenopause hit. Now, one hot flash or a couple of middle-of-the-night bathroom trips is all it takes to hijack your sleep completely. It's not just you. Studies show that up to 80% of women experience sleep issues during menopause. The result? Days that feel foggy, frazzled, and powered by carbs you don't remember eating. Today, we're pulling back the curtain on the 4 biggest sleep dilemmas in perimenopause and menopause—and how to finally take your sleep (and your hormones) back without a prescription. In this episode, we‘ll address your most commonly asked questions, including ✅ Why do I fall asleep fine but wake up at 2 am every night? ✅ Why do I wake up drenched in sweat at night during menopause? ✅ Why am I waking up multiple times a night to pee in midlife? ✅ Why do I wake up with racing thoughts or anxiety at night? ✅ What foods or drinks trigger night sweats and hot flashes? ✅ What's the best bedroom temperature for better sleep in menopause? ✅ Can working out too late keep me from sleeping through the nigh ✅ Does alcohol make sleep worse during perimenopause? ✅ Which hormone imbalances cause insomnia in midlife women? If sleep has become a nightly battle, this episode's for you. — Next Steps: Do You Have A Hormone Imbalance? Take my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz No More Guessing. No More Overwhelm. Just Your Own 30-Day Hormone Game Plan, Customized To You. Book your Hormone Balance Breakthru Call (limited spots available): https://bit.ly/hormonebreakthru — Back-2-Hormone Basics Episodes: EP 92 | Sitting All Day? 5 Tips to Boost Metabolism, Lose Weight + Get Your Energy Back in Perimenopause: https://pod.fo/e/32773c EP 91 | Quick Tip Bonus Episode: The Hidden Hormone Disruptor in Your Go-To Hair Styling Product: https://pod.fo/e/324c79 EP 90 | Is Your Shampoo Making You Fat? 5 Hidden Hormone Disruptors Driving Weight Gain in Perimenopause: https://pod.fo/e/3236f3 EP 89 | Quick Tip Bonus Episode: 3 Better-Than-Coffee Energy Boosters In Perimenopause: https://pod.fo/e/31fcc6 EP 88 | Surviving on Caffeine? 5 Hacks To Boost Energy, Balance Hormones in Perimenopause Without Giving Up Coffee: https://pod.fo/e/31de27 EP 87 | “Why Am I So Tired, Foggy, and Moody?” 5 Signs Your Body Is Fighting Inflammation & Needs a Detox to Balance Hormones: https://pod.fo/e/317515 EP 86 | You'll Never Fix Your Perimenopause Symptoms Until You Address This... [AYTM Flashback]: https://pod.fo/e/3113b1 Other Episodes Mentioned: 82 | Are You Eating the Right Macros for Perimenopause Weight Loss?: https://pod.fo/e/2fc784 29 | 8 Signs Alcohol Is Impacting Your Perimenopause or Menopause Symptoms: https://pod.fo/e/2570e5 23 | Help! I'm Melting!: Six Tips to Cool Hot Flashes in Perimenopause & Menopause: https://pod.fo/e/24e160 — Resources Become a Podcast Insider + Subscribe to The Hot Flash–Weekly hormone hacks, recipes, and lifestyle tips I don't share anywhere else!: https://areyoutheremidlife.com/ Tired of Tossing and Turning? Grab my FREE “Better Sleep After 40” Supplement Cheat Sheet: https://monicalanetopete.kit.com/sleepbetter Record a Question to Be Answered on the Pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AreYouThereMidlife *Disclaimer: Information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The information is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. I share the strategies that have worked for me, and you are advised to do your own research and speak to your medical provider for care.

A few years ago, after a series of crisis after crisis after crisis, Allie Pepper thought she would have to give up high-altitude mountain climbing. This is how she got her groove back.Record-breaking mountaineer, Allie Pepper, is currently in the middle of a project to become the first and fastest woman to climb the world's 14 tallest mountains – those over 8000m – without the use of oxygen.But just a few years ago, Allie nearly gave up climbing all together after a trifecta of mid-life crises pulled the rug out from under her.Menopause, divorce, and a devastating death completely grounded Allie.But when she got her groove back, Allie headed straight to the mountain. Further informationAllie recently made a documentary called Limitless Above the Clouds, which was filmed across the Himalayas. It will be available to stream worldwide between 20 - 27 September at this link.This episode of Conversations was produced by Meggie Morris; executive producer is Nicola Harrison.It explores mid-life crisis, starting new, documentary, film, mountain climbing, Everest, Nepal, spiritual journey, India, Pakistan, travel, badass women, women in middle age, how to start again, separation, marriage, death of a father, self esteem, self worth, failing school, TAFE, alternative career pathways, Klára Kolouchová, Nanga Parbat, origin story, child of divorce, peri-menopause, hidden menopause symptoms, HRT, hormone therapy for menopause, chronic fatigue, depression, mental health, sweats.To binge even more great episodes of the Conversations podcast with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find hundreds of the best thought-provoking interviews with authors, writers, artists, politicians, psychologists, musicians, and celebrities.

Lauren Rosenberg, a highly experienced Physician Associate, has dedicated nearly two decades to Internal Medicine and Health Optimization. Driven by a passion for preventative care, Lauren founded Vent Health to shift the focus from disease treatment to prevention. She specializes in a personalized approach that blends genetics, epigenetics, biomarkers, and lifestyle factors to tailor health interventions that extend and optimize each patient's healthspan. Lauren's practice includes prescribing peptides (GLP, CLP/GIP) for weight loss, insulin resistance, pre-diabetes, etc.  This episode concentrates on MENOPAUSE. Lauren and Heather discuss what symptoms could be related to Menopause.  Lauren will speak about hot flashes, heart palpitations, frozen shoulder, brain fog, lack of libido, itchy ears, anxiety, trouble sleeping, hair changes, urinary tract infections. They will discuss what can you do at home and what treatments can be beneficial from professionals, such as GLP 1's for weight gain and  hormone replacement options.  Lauren is a frequent speaker at the Age Management Medicine Group (AMMG) and the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) conferences.  Lauren's practice includes Cardiology prevention: Diagnostics and AI analysis to detect dangerous plaque and calcium; advanced lipid testing and cardiovascular genetics Longevity biomarkers: DNA methylation for biological age, VO2 max testing, Telomere health; Therapeutic plasma exchange Cancer prevention: methylated DNA screens, preventative MRIs, tumor marker testing.  Lauren's Website:     https://myventhealth.com/about/ Heather's Website: www.heatherthomson.com Social Media: IG: https://www.instagram.com/iamheathert/                     You Tube: https://youtube.com/@iamheathert?si=ZvI9l0bhLfTR-qdo SPONSORS:  BLISSY: Blissy is offering 60-nights risk-free PLUS an additional 30% off when you shop at www.Blissy.com/HEATHERPOD and use code HEATHERPOD. Your hair and skin will thank you! AIRDOCTOR: Go to AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code HEATHER to get UP TO $300 off today! AirDoctor comes with a 30-day money back guarantee, plus a 3-year warranty—an $84 value, free! Get this exclusive, podcast-only offer now at www.AirDoctorPro.com using promo code HEATHER. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can we talk about how we've been fed complete BS about menopause and our hormones? I mean, seriously—the amount of fear-mongering and misinformation out there is making me want to throw things. But lucky for us, Dr. Kelly Casperson is here to set the record straight, and trust me, this conversation is about to blow your mind. If you've ever felt like you're going crazy during perimenopause or been told you're "too young" or "too old" for hormone therapy, this episode is your wake-up call.Dr. Kelly is a urologist turned women's health warrior who's dedicating her life to educating women about what's actually happening to our bodies during this transition. In today's episode, we're diving deep into the real facts about hormone replacement therapy, busting myths that have kept women suffering unnecessarily, and talking about why the medical establishment has failed us so spectacularly. This isn't just another menopause chat—this is your roadmap to reclaiming your power during midlife.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Why the 2002 Women's Health Initiative study created decades of hormone fear and how the media completely twisted the resultsThe truth about hormone pellets and why they might not be the silver bullet you think they areHow to advocate for yourself when doctors dismiss your symptoms as "natural"The real story behind "estrogen dominance" and why that lab test might be misleading youWhy testosterone isn't just for men and how it can transform your energy and moodThe connection between hormones and brain fog, and why your forgetfulness isn't early dementiaHow to find qualified menopause specialists and what questions to askThe surprising ways exercise and protein can impact your hormone healthReady to stop suffering in silence and start living your best midlife? Let's dive into this game-changing conversation that every woman over 40 needs to hear. Have you been struggling with symptoms that doctors keep dismissing as "just part of getting older"? WATCH ON YOUTUBE if that's your jam: https://youtu.be/9SlS4F-QtLcConnect with me on Instagram and let me know what resonated most with you from this episode. Resources MentionedDr. Kelly Casperson's book: "The Menopause Moment"Dr. Kelly's Instagram: instagram.com/kellycaspersonmd/Dr. Kelly's website: kellycaspersonmd.comInternational Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health (ISHWISH)MIDI Health, Evernow, Alloy, GenEv, InterludeThe Casperson Clinic (Washington State) Quotes from Dr. Kelly Casperson"Women get, you're either too young for this or you're too old for this. Men never get told they're too young or too old for something." (08:29)"If there is a drug that you could take between the ages of 50 and 60, and several studies have shown it decreases your risk of death and helps you live maybe about two years longer, do you think everybody would be on that drug? Yeah, that drug's called estrogen." (30:47)"The best way to control a woman? Give her fear. Control her. How do we control her? Keep her afraid." (38:58)"Don't just brace yourself for hell, people. Get educated and advocate." (37:30)"Hair hates drastic changes. And that's why like if you have low hormones and you throw a pellet in, some people might experience some hair loss with it." (35:23) Key Timestamps00:03 - Introduction and the five orgasms story 01:54 - Dr. Kelly's background as a urologist 06:20 - The 2002 Women's Health Initiative study explained 08:04 - Myths about being "too young" or "too old" for hormones 10:11 - The truth about hormone pellets 14:24 - Lab testing and "estrogen dominance" myth 16:39 - Why we treat symptoms, not just numbers 20:27 - Brain fog and hormone connection 28:17 - Hot flashes and what causes them 32:01 - The benefits of taking estrogen 34:41 - Testosterone for women 37:05 - BRCA patients and hormone therapy Tips/TakeawaysStop using "natural" as an excuse not to treat symptoms - erectile dysfunction and cancer are natural too, but we treat those."Estrogen dominance" is just a snapshot of one day - don't hang onto that label as a fixed trait.Treat symptoms, not just lab numbers - if you're suffering, that's reason enough for treatment.Hair follicles hate sudden hormone changes - start low and go slow with any hormone therapy.Exercise is brain medicine - quadriceps strength is directly linked to dementia prevention.Protein needs increase with age - aim for about 1 gram per pound of body weight to build muscle. Be sure to rate, review, and follow this podcast on your player and also, connect with me IRL for more goodness and life-changing stuff.Schedule a FREE podcast clarity call with me - Your future audience is out there. Talk to them!Sign up for the free Reinvention Roadmap weekly emailAllisonHare.comFollow me on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube.DOWNLOAD the free podcast equipment guide- No guesswork, no google rabbit holes, start recording todayReb3l Dance Fitness - Try it at home! Free month with this link.Personal Brand - need help building yours? Schedule a call with me here and let's discuss.Feedback and Contact:: allison@allisonhare.com

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