Podcasts about perimenopause

I'm delighted to connect with Dr. Rachel Goldman today. She is a licensed clinical psychologist based in New York City and a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. She specializes in the mind-body connection using cognitive behavioral therapy, with a focus on stress management, burnout, distorted eating, bariatric surgery support, and health behavior changes. I was honored to meet Dr. Rachel in Miami at an event where we both spoke earlier this year. In our conversation, we discuss how to approach body image in midlife, how our families influence our relationships with food, what toxic positivity is, and how it invalidates our emotions. We also explore the vulnerability of midlife and parenting, the effects of GLP-1 drugs, obesity as a disease, and the impact of mindset. Dr. Rachel also defines burnout and shares the best ways to address it. Stay tuned for today's invaluable conversation on body image, mindset, emotions, and navigating the challenges of midlife. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: Dr. Rachel shares her approach to helping midlife women struggling with body image and identity  How our thought processes around food can influence our emotions and behaviors Various factors that can influence our relationship with food How women with many rules around food can start changing their thinking How to navigate grief about your younger body and learn to appreciate the body you have now What toxic positivity is and how it invalidates our emotions How personal and professional role changes in midlife can affect a woman's sense of identity Why Dr. Rachel recommends having more than one coping tool in your toolbox  The effects Dr. Rachel has been seeing in patients using GLP-1 medications What burnout is, and how to address it Connect with Cynthia Thurlow   Follow on X, Instagram & LinkedIn Check out Cynthia's website. Submit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com  Join other like-minded women in a supportive, nurturing community: The Midlife Pause/Cynthia Thurlow.  Purchase Cynthia's book, The Menopause Gut. Cynthia's Intermittent Fasting Transformation Book The Midlife Pause Supplement Line Connect with Dr. Rachel Goldman On social media: @DrRachelNYC   Purchase links for Dr. Rachel's book are available HERE.

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

Welcome to the latest summer version of the Midlife Minute.  In this episode, we're focusing on the gut. Even though I've written a book about the gut microbiome changes that occur in perimenopause and menopause, I'm often asked whether the gut is truly central to midlife. So today, I provide direct answers to the many questions I received on this topic.   IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: How the gut microbiome and estrogen work together, and the importance of supporting both  How the estrobolome helps recycle estrogen, and why its function could decline during menopause How poor sleep, blood sugar instability, histamine issues, and dysbiosis tend to be interconnected The value of practitioner-guided microbiome testing when investigating histamine intolerance, dysbiosis, and weight loss resistance Various factors that could contribute to weight loss resistance How my approach to stool testing has evolved as newer microbiome testing technology has become available Essential lifestyle habits for supporting gut health Connect with Cynthia Thurlow   Follow on X, Instagram & LinkedIn Check out Cynthia's website. Submit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com  Join other like-minded women in a supportive, nurturing community: The Midlife Pause/Cynthia Thurlow.  Purchase Cynthia's book, The Menopause Gut. Cynthia's Intermittent Fasting Transformation Book The Midlife Pause Supplement Line

☎️ 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-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How to Lose Weight With Low Estrogen — Why Eat Less, Move More Stops Working in Perimenopause and Menopause.Your estrogen is declining — and so is your ability to lose weight. But not because of your effort. Because estrogen was quietly running six systems that determine whether your body burns fat or stores it: inflammation, blood sugar, hunger, cortisol, muscle, and your liver.In this episode, Stephanie Crassweller, CEO of VitalityOET, breaks down exactly what happens to each of these systems when estrogen drops — and why your current fat loss strategy might be making all six worse.You will learn:Why low estrogen triggers chronic inflammation that locks out fat burningHow declining estrogen creates insulin resistance and blood sugar chaosWhy your hunger went haywire and it is not a self-control problemHow losing your estrogen cortisol buffer makes every stressor hit harderThe silent muscle loss that is tanking your metabolism (and what accelerates it)Why your liver is the most overlooked organ in fat lossThe exact 6-step order to reopen your fat-burning pathwaysIf you are doing all the right things and the scale will not budge — this is why.Links mentioned in the episode:

Tongue tie and POTS? EDS without obvious hypermobility? Perimenopause making symptoms worse? And tongue numbness after a nerve block? In this listener Q&A, Dr. Linda Bluestein, the Hypermobility MD, and recurring co-host Dr. Dacre Knight, medical director of the UVA Health EDS and Hypermobility Disorders Center, tackle some of the complicated questions patients are asking—and where the evidence is still evolving. Can tongue tie contribute to dysautonomia? Can men have a connective tissue disorder even without obvious joint hypermobility? How should people with hEDS, POTS, and MCAS think about pregnancy? And could being born prematurely influence autonomic function later in life? Dr. Bluestein and Dr. Knight also explore emerging research examining trauma histories in people with EDS and HSD, including how repeated medical dismissal and gaslighting may contribute to trauma over time. The conversation turns to perimenopause and menopause, including why perimenopause can be particularly challenging and the sometimes-competing considerations of estrogen and progesterone therapy for people managing both menopausal symptoms and connective tissue laxity. Finally, they break down Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST): what it is, symptoms to recognize, potential risk factors, and how it is managed—prompted by a listener's experience with recurrent tongue numbness following nerve blocks. In this episode, you'll learn: What we know—and don't know—about tongue tie and dysautonomia Why connective tissue disorders may look different in men Important considerations when planning pregnancy with hEDS, POTS, and MCAS Whether prematurity may influence autonomic function later in life What emerging research suggests about trauma, EDS/HSD, and medical gaslighting Why perimenopause may be particularly difficult for some hypermobile patients How estrogen and progesterone may affect symptoms and connective tissue laxity How to recognize Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST) Why unusual neurologic symptoms after local anesthetic exposure deserve attention Go to AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code BENDY_ to get UP TO $300 off today! Want more Dr. Linda Bluestein, MD? Website: ⁠https://www.hypermobilitymd.com/⁠YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@bendybodiespodcast ⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/hypermobilitymd/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/BendyBodiesPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/BluesteinLinda⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/hypermobilitymd/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://hypermobilitymd.substack.com/ ⁠Shop my Amazon store ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/hypermobilitymd ⁠Dr. Bluestein's Recommended Herbs, Supplements and Care Necessities: ⁠https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/hypermobilitymd/store-start⁠ Want to learn more about the UVA EDS Center? For Appointments and Questions: ⁠RUVAEDSCenter@uvahealth.org ⁠UVA EDS: ⁠https://www.uvahealth.com/healthy-practice/advancing-care-through-ehlers-danlos-clinic⁠UVA EDS FAQ: ⁠https://www.uvahealth.com/support/eds/faq⁠ UVA Pediatric Integrative Medicine: ⁠https://childrens.uvahealth.com/specialties/integrative-health⁠ Thank YOU so much for tuning in. We hope you found this episode informative, inspiring, useful, validating, and enjoyable. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to level up your knowledge about hypermobility disorders and the people who have them. YOUR bendy body is our highest priority!⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about Human Content at ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.human-content.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcast Advertising/Business Inquiries: ⁠⁠⁠⁠sales@human-content.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Part of the Human Content Podcast Network FTC: This video is not sponsored. Links are commissionable, meaning I may earn commission from purchases made through links Join YOUR Bendy Bodies community at ⁠⁠⁠https://www.bendybodiespodcast.com/⁠⁠⁠. Chapters: 00:00 Medical Trauma Opens00:36 Show Intro and Fan Qs02:38 Adult Tongue Tie Talk12:09 hEDS in Men Question16:58 10 Percent Rule Toolkit21:36 Pregnancy Planning Advice28:02 Prematurity and Trauma Links33:46 Trauma Begets Trauma34:52 Stellate Blocks And Vagal Stimulation36:20 Postmenopausal Bleeding And MCAS38:36 Endometriosis And Perimenopause42:19 Hormones Versus Hypermobility45:49 Clinician Advocacy And Learning49:57 LAST And Tongue Numbness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When your body begins changing during perimenopause and menopause, the fitness industry's answer is usually predictable:Eat less.Cut the carbs.Skip breakfast.Fast longer.Do more cardio.But what if eating less isn't actually the strategy your body needs?In Part 3 of Menopause in the Light, Coach Alex Van Houten turns to nutrition—and challenges the idea that midlife health is simply about making the number on the scale smaller.Menopause changes physiology, but it doesn't erase physiology. Energy balance still matters. But so do muscle mass, protein intake, sleep, training, insulin sensitivity, food quality, recovery, and the hormonal changes influencing where and how your body stores fat.The goal isn't just weight loss.The goal is to build and maintain a woman who is strong, capable, metabolically healthy, resilient, well-nourished, and ready to serve.In this episode, Coach Alex breaks down:Why dramatically cutting calories can backfire during menopauseThe difference between weight loss and improving body compositionWhy protein becomes increasingly important as women ageA practical strategy for getting enough protein throughout the dayWhy carbohydrates aren't the enemyThe difference between food and fuelHow whole, nutrient-dense foods can simplify your nutritionFiber, calcium, vitamin D, healthy fats, and bone healthIntermittent fasting and when it may—or may not—serve youWhy breakfast can be a powerful opportunity for better nutritionAlcohol, sleep, and taking an honest inventory of your habitsCreatine and supplements during menopauseIron considerations during perimenopauseWhy you should be skeptical of products promising to “balance your hormones”How husbands and families can support women without becoming the “food police”A biblical perspective on food, gratitude, self-control, and stewardshipCoach Alex also offers a simple framework for building meals:Start with protein. Add plants. Add fuel according to your activity. Pay attention to your fats.Nothing exotic. Nothing magical.Just a repeatable strategy that can still work next year.As 1 Corinthians 10:31 reminds us: “Whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all for the glory of God.”Food isn't God.Food isn't the enemy. It's provision—and something we are called to receive with gratitude and steward with wisdom.TAKE THE NEXT STEPIf you're navigating perimenopause or menopause and know it's time to make a change, Coach Alex wants to help you identify where you are now and what deserves your attention first.Go to: faithfulfitness.co/menopauseComplete the Faithful Fitness Assessment and claim your seat for the upcoming live seminar.You'll learn how to take your current starting point and build a practical plan for getting meaningful results over the next 30 days—without miracle supplements, crash diets, or internet gimmicks.Take the assessment and reserve your seat: faithfulfitness.co/menopauseNext week: Menopause in the Light, Part 4 — hormone replacement therapy, sleep, sexual health, supplements, peptides, medical care, and how to know when it's time to ask for more help.Train hard. Pray harder.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-with-coach-alex-vanhouten--5150768/support.

Send us Fan MailToday's guest is Amber Caudle — chef, author, speaker, and coach devoted to helping women heal their relationship with food, their bodies, and themselves. She is the founder of The Source Cafe, a health-focused restaurant in Southern California, and the author of Hungry: Finding Food Freedom and Reclaiming Body Peace.Amber's story is one of the most honest I've heard — decades of a very public career nourishing others while quietly struggling behind closed doors, and the long, non-linear journey toward something she describes not as being cured, but as being on the path.This conversation felt very close to home for me personally, and I think it will for many of you too.What we cover:Amber's story — 30+ years of binging and restriction, exercise obsession, diet pills, laxatives, drugs and alcohol, and the exhausting performance of looking healthy and successful while deeply unwell, and what finally cracked things openFood as emotional language — the core reframe of Amber's work: the food was never the real problem. It was the language available for much deeper unmet needs — safety, connection, worth, rest, and belongingWhat our cravings and behaviors are actually communicating — every impulse toward binging, restricting, or emotional eating as a divine message that something is out of alignment, and how to get curious instead of shamefulThe shame piece — why this lives so deeply in the shadows, how shame actually perpetuates the cycle, and what begins to happen when we name what's happening with honesty and self-compassionHow nervous system regulation changes digestion — the science of eating in a sympathetic state, why up to 60–70% of our digestive capacity is cut off when we're in fight or flight, and why slowing down is one of the most powerful things we can do for our relationship with food and our bodiesThe practice of slowing down — what this actually looks like in practice, the pattern interrupt, talking out loud, naming what's happening, and why even pausing before a binge is meaningful progressBiohacking can't replace the basics — why red light therapy, cold plunges, peptides, and supplements become Band-Aids when the foundation of rest, nourishment, hydration, connection, and nervous system safety isn't in place firstAging strongly — what this means to Amber at 50 and why she feels more vital now than she did in her 30s and 40sThe resonances between Amber's work and Ayurveda — you are not what you eat, you are what you digestA note on this conversation: If this topic touches something personal for you, Amber's work is a beautiful place to start — and specialized support is always available. The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness helpline is available at 1-866-662-1235.Connect with Amber:Website The Source Cafe, Hermosa Beach, CaliforniaBook — Hungry: Finding Food Freedom and Reclaiming Body PeaceLinkedInInstagramResources:Free Masterclass:  The Alchemy of the Perimenopause PortalAyurvedic Dosha Quick Reference GuideAbhyanga Self Massage GuideWeekend Nervous System ResetNourished For Resilience Workbook Find me at www.nourishednervoussystem.comand @nourishednervoussytem on Instagram

We're finally talking about menopause. But are we really listening to what women are experiencing?On this episode of Groove with Portia, I welcome back my longtime friend and menopause expert Carleeka Basnight Menendez for a conversation about where the menopause conversation is today—and the work that still needs to be done.We'll talk about the symptoms women still aren't prepared for, advocating for yourself at the doctor's office, creating menopause-inclusive workplaces, and the emotional, personal, and spiritual changes that can come with this season of life.Connect with Carleeka: https://www.insoinc.org/Connect with Portia: https://linktr.ee/portiabkrInterested in being a future guest on Groove with Portia? Send your story or interview pitch to: portiatheproducer@gmail.com

Perimenopause changes how your body responds to training, nutrition, caffeine, sleep, recovery, and many supplements, making it feel like the things you always did to support your health and fitness are no longer working. And those shifts can begin as early as your 30s.In this episode, Louise Valentine, a leading women's integrative health and fitness expert for perimenopausal active women and female runners, shares real-life conversations with women who were doing many things “right” but still dealing with injuries, poor sleep, anxiety, cravings, body composition changes, and frustrating fitness setbacks.She explains why creatine quality, mode of delivery, and timing matter, why the right type of strength training becomes increasingly important for protecting muscle and reducing injury risk, and why protein quality deserves closer attention as women age.Louise also breaks down how late-day caffeine, poor fueling, and sugar before bed can affect cortisol, sleep, digestion, and next-day energy. Finally, she explains why extreme programs like 75 Hard may deliver short-term results but are nearly impossible to sustain due to the impacts on hormones, metabolic health, and working against time tested principles like progressive overload of exercise and nutrition strategies.The main message is simple: learn how your body is changing before problems pile up. As you will learn, working with your changing female physiology should not be complicated or confusing. Sustainable, female-specific strategies can help you stay strong, energized, and vibrantly active through perimenopause and beyond.RESOURCES + LINKSLearn & level up with my free nutrition guide & award-winning 1:1 Academy to thrive through perimenopause with less stress: https://www.breakingthroughwellness.comTake advantage of our podcast listener discount & save 20% off Kion's science-backed clean products. Code "LOUISE" saves on all future orders: https://www.getkion.com/pages/maximizing Check out my FullScript here where you can see my curated supplement picks, by topic, to address your concerns & save 25% off!  A small portion of EACH sale goes back to support BTW.  Thank you!Learn more & apply to join our Podcast Insiders membership here: https://www.breakingthroughwellness.com/podcastinsidersLearn, laugh & level up with a Breaking Through Wellness masterclass here.Link to check out Function Health & save $25 off comprehensive, proactive blood work using code “LVALENTINE11”  here.  $25 goes back to support BTW with each new sign up! Thank you!Episode Highlights:(0:00) Intro3:03) Simplifying fitness during perimenopause(8:35) Creatine benefits, quality, and dosage(11:49) Why creatine gummies may fall short(15:19) Perimenopause, injuries, and strength training(20:19) Hormonal changes and common injuries(25:26) Caffeine, cravings, sleep, and cortisol(31:44) Why extreme fitness plans backfire(34:59) Building sustainable fitness with progressive overload(37:39) Get educated before problems escalate(39:57) Simple strategies for lasting results(41:23) OutroTune in weekly to "Maximizing Hormones, Physique, and Running Through Perimenopause" for our simple female-specific science-based revolution. Let's unlock our best with less stress!I'd love to connect!Email

Leslie Weidner is a nutritionist with over a decade of experience in nutrition and dietetics. She specializes in guiding women through the complex journey of perimenopause, helping them navigate hormonal changes with personalized nutrition plans and lifestyle adjustments.Over the past 5 years, Leslie has empowered women in perimenopause to make sustainable, healthy habit changes. In 2023, she moved from Kirkland, Washington to Scotland where she lives with her family. She coaches women virtually through her company Leslie Weidner Nutrition. We learn:Why keto, high protein and other fad diets failThe importance of fiber for perimenopausal womenWeight cycling leads to extra weight gain in the long runVisceral fat is a concern for health, not just appearanceWhy the scale isn't the best indicator for healthSelf-acceptance is important as bodies change with ageHow diet influences mental healthHow women metabolize alcohol differently during perimenopauseHormonal changes lead to increased fatigue and sleep issuesHormone replacement therapy can provide relief for some womenEating less and exercising more backfires during perimenopauseMorning sunlight can regulate circadian rhythmsHow social media can contribute to stress and disrupt sleepConnect with Leslie:https://www.instagram.com/perimenopause_nutritionist/Thank you for listening to our show. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider giving us a review and FOLLOW the show on Apple and Spotify. It will allow us to continue to bring more episodes your way!info@functionalmoms.com https://www.instagram.com/functionalmomspodcasthttps://www.youtube.com/@functionalmomspodcast#PerimenopauseWeightLoss #WomenOver40 #HormonalWeightGain #HealthyAging #PerimenopauseDiet #HRT #MetabolismBoost #VisceralFat #PerimenopauseNutrition #FunctionalMoms

In this episode, Marsha speaks with Robina Abramson-Walling. Robina is the founder of Route of Healing and a Doctoral candidate in Natural Medicine with a focus on nervous system regulation and hormonal health. She specializes in working with high-achieving women navigating perimenopause, burnout, and the rebuilding that comes after.Her own healing journey began when she was struggling with depression, fibromyalgia, and suicidal thoughts. While remaining under the care of her primary physician, she pursued alternative healing methods, including frequency medicine and sound therapy. During that process, she uncovered and worked through her abandonment wound using the modalities she now practices with her clients.Through her signature B.E.A.M. Method, Robina teaches the body to rebuild its own regulatory capacity rather than supplementing what's missing. She combines traditional Chinese medicine, energy medicine, and German New Medicine to help women understand that perimenopause is an invitation to process the suppressed emotions and stress stored in their bodies. Her tagline says it all: Rebuild what burnout took.Robina hosts The Woman Behind the Win podcast, where she explores the nervous system stories of high-achieving women.Chapters:[00:38] - Robina's Healing Journey and Transformation[14:46] - Perimenopause and Its Impact on Women's Health[23:49] - The Burden of Expectations: Recognizing Women's Challenges[36:21] - The Importance of Listening to Your Body[44:30] - Navigating Trauma and HealingConnect with Robina Abramson-Walling:Website: https://www.routeofhealing.comEmail: robina@routeofhealing.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/routeofhealing/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewomanbehindthewin/Marsha Vanwynsberghe — NLP Storytelling Trainer, OUTSPOKEN NLP Coaching Certification, Author, Speaker, and PodcasterLOCKED IN: https://www.heart-wiredceo.com/locked-inOUTSPOKEN August Cohort: https://www.marshavanw.com/nlpUNBOTHERED Mastermind: https://www.marshavanw.com/offers/w8WVE3PaWrite Your Damn Book Program: https://www.marshavanw.com/writenowOUTSPOKEN Publishing: https://www.outspokenpublishing.comTickets for Heart-Wired CEO Live https://www.heart-wiredceo.com/liveDownload FREE “You Are Supported” Hypnosis and Subliminal Bundle HERE Tap the “Follow” button never to miss a show, and if you love the show, please feel free to tag me on social media, share it with a friend, or leave me a rating and review. This helps the show grow!Website: www.marshavanw.comConnect on IG. Click HERESubscribe on YouTube. Click HEREMentioned in this episode:QUIZOUTSPOKEN AD QUIZ https://nlp.marshavanw.com/ OUTSPOKEN August Cohort: https://www.marshavanw.com/nlp

I am honored to connect with Dr. Eric Osansky today. He is a chiropractic physician, clinical nutritionist, and functional medicine provider. He is also an author who loves to write about hyperthyroidism and a lifestyle-focused approach to it. In today's conversation, Dr. Osansky unpacks his own Graves diagnosis in 2008 and highlights the typical symptoms of hyperthyroidism, the unique physiology of thyroid dysfunction, and specific risk factors. We explore traditional treatment pathways, the influence of low-dose naltrexone and other immunomodulatory supplements, and the gut-thyroid axis. We also discuss how most of our immune system is located in the gut, the influence of leaky gut and autoimmune disease, perimenopause as a trigger window for symptoms, and how these often overlap with thyroid health. Stay tuned for an interesting and insightful conversation on thyroid health, Graves' disease, hyperthyroidism, and more. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: What Graves' disease is, and how it differs from other causes of hyperthyroidism The first symptom of Graves' disease that Dr. Osansky experienced, and other common symptoms of Graves' disease Genetics, environmental triggers, and other factors that could contribute to autoimmune thyroid disease Conventional treatment options that are available for Graves' disease, how they work, and why treatment decisions should be individualized Why Dr. Osansky recommends continuing to support immune and gut health after radioactive iodine or thyroid surgery How low-dose naltrexone may help some people with Graves' disease modulate their immune systems Foods, lifestyle measures, and supplements that can support immune regulation alongside appropriate medical care The relationship between the gut microbiome, intestinal permeability ("leaky gut"), and autoimmunity How thyroid symptoms and hormone changes during midlife can overlap, and why laboratory testing is important when symptoms overlap Bio: Eric Osansky Dr. Eric Osansky is a chiropractor, clinical nutritionist, and certified functional medicine practitioner who has been helping people with hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto's since 2009. He is the author of the books "Natural Treatment Solutions for Hyperthyroidism and Graves' Disease", "The Hyperthyroid Healing Diet", and "Hashimoto's Triggers", and is the host of the Save My Thyroid podcast. Dr. Osansky was personally diagnosed with Graves' disease in 2008 and was able to restore his health through a natural approach, and since then has helped others reverse their hyperthyroidism through his SAVED Thyroid framework. Connect with Cynthia Thurlow   Follow on X, Instagram & LinkedIn Check out Cynthia's website. Submit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com  Join other like-minded women in a supportive, nurturing community: The Midlife Pause/Cynthia Thurlow.  Purchase Cynthia's book, The Menopause Gut. Cynthia's Intermittent Fasting Transformation Book The Midlife Pause Supplement Line Connect with Dr. Eric Osansky Website Save My Thyroid Project Substack Newsletter Dr. Osansky's books, Natural Treatment Solutions for Hyperthyroidism and Graves' Disease, The Hyperthyroid Healing Diet, and Hashimoto's Triggers, are available on Amazon.

If you've wondered why moms feel more anxious, overwhelmed, and reactive after 40, you're not alone. Hormonal changes can affect your brain, stress response, and parenting in surprising ways. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge shares how Regulation First Parenting™ helps families navigate emotional dysregulation with confidence and calm.Parenting is already demanding, but when perimenopause enters the picture, many moms suddenly find themselves feeling exhausted, forgetful, short-tempered, and emotionally overwhelmed.In this episode with hormone expert Dr. Mariza, we unpack the science behind these changes and share practical ways to support your brain, hormones, and nervous system. It's not bad parenting—it's a dysregulated brain navigating a major biological transition.Why do moms feel more anxious, overwhelmed, and reactive after 40?Perimenopause is more than changing hormones—it's a major neuroendocrine transition that directly impacts brain function, stress resilience, memory, and emotional regulation.As estrogen fluctuates, the brain has to work harder, making everyday parenting feel much more difficult.A mom who once handled school drop-offs, work meetings, and bedtime with ease may suddenly find herself snapping over spilled milk or forgetting simple words. That doesn't mean she's failing—it means her biology is changing.Key takeaways:Hormones affect the brain—not just reproduction.Irritability is one of the earliest signs of perimenopause.You didn't lose your ability to cope—your brain needs more support.

In this episode, Dr. Rena malik and Natalie Crawford explores the complexities of hormone replacement therapy, fertility, and reproductive aging. She discusses the impact of testosterone use on fertility, the nuances of egg quality and mitochondrial health, as well as the evolving success rates and strategies in IVF and egg freezing. They offered practical guidance for women navigating perimenopause, fertility planning, and optimizing reproductive outcomes at different ages. Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content: renamalik.supercast.com Schedule an appointment with me: https://www.renamalikmd.com/appointments ▶️Chapters: 00:00 Testosterone use for libido 00:43 Testosterone and pregnancy risks 01:10 Testosterone priming for IVF 02:07 Hormone replacement therapy nuances 02:44 Testosterone side effects in women 03:06 Risks of testosterone pellets 04:19 What to do if on testosterone 07:15 Egg quality, mitochondria, and fertility 09:52 Fertility decline with age 15:53 IVF success rates and considerations Stay connected with Dr. Natalie Crawford on social media for daily insights and updates. Don't miss out—follow her now and check out these links! INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/nataliecrawfordmd FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/nataliecrawfordmd/ YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/c/NatalieCrawfordMD TIKTOK - https://www.tiktok.com/@nataliecrawfordmd X - https://x.com/ncrawfordmd WEBSITE - https://www.nataliecrawfordmd.com/ 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

Navigating the early signs of perimenopause can feel like a guessing game. Dr. Jennifer Tomas wants to demystify the complex transition leading to menopause. As TELUS Health's Menopause Clinical and an OB/GYN, Jennifer helps people understand their hormone fluctuations, sleep disturbances and mood changes. We debunk the myth of one-size-fits-all treatment and explore practical strategies for optimizing your health.

If you want a healthy future into old age, you need a healthy liver.  Fortunately, it's extremely robust and pretty low maintenance, considering how much crazy complicated stuff it does. But at least 1 in 4 Americans has liver dysfunction, which will slowly steal some of their agency of what they're able to do as they get older.  I think it's worth 20 minutes of your time to learn how to love and protect your liver.  Did you know one of your liver's best protectors is estrogen?  Come to my website: www.healthcouragecollective.comAre you ready to give your cells their best chance to not have to stop living before they die by allowing them access to physiologic levels of hormones, but aren't sure how to even get started?  Join the waitlist for my new beta program here and help me figure out how best to help wonderful women like you get the hormone care they deserve!Join the Waitlist HereCome visit me: www.healthcouragecollective.comemail me: healthcouragecollective@gmail.com

Summary Ali explores the nuanced relationship between healing, anxiety, and neuroplasticity, emphasizing the importance of shifting our focus from constant monitoring to trust and safety in the healing process. Key Topics  The societal shift in mental health conversations The concept of neuroplasticity and its role in healing The importance of not monitoring symptoms excessively The analogy of the home security system for anxiety The impact of attention and focus on symptom persistence The balance between proactive health monitoring and over-vigilance The role of fear and attention in chronic symptoms The importance of trust and safety in the nervous system The influence of life events on nervous system hypervigilance Practical tips for trusting your body's healing process Sound Bites "We've swung far in the other direction." "Teach your brain to recalibrate for safety." "Healing is a daily, ongoing process." Chapters 00:00 Introduction: Rethinking Healing and Society's Role 02:21 The Shift in Mental Health Conversations 04:28 Monitoring Symptoms and Its Impact on Healing 07:34 The Problem with Analyzing and Over-Checking 08:53 Reframing Anxiety and Mental Health Treatment 10:15 Teaching the Brain to Recalibrate 12:08 The Seven Things to Stop Doing in Neuroplastic Healing 13:33 The Power of Attention and Thought Patterns 14:58 Amplification of Symptoms Through Vigilance 16:26 Life Stressors and Their Effect on the Nervous System 17:20 Personal Experiences with Grief and Healing 19:38 The Role of Trust and Safety in Healing 21:03 The Dangers of Over-Monitoring and Over-Tracking 22:27 Acceptance and the Natural Flow of Healing 24:56 Balancing Proactivity and Trust in Health 25:23 Questions for Reframing Our Approach to Healing 26:44 The Goal: Confidence in Handling Emotions 27:44 Healing as a Dynamic, Ongoing Process 28:12 Life's Changes and the Fluctuations of Nervous System 29:28 Final Thoughts: Letting Go and Trusting the Process   Ali's Resources:  Beam Supplements - Use Code ALIDAMRON for a discount! Consults with Ali  BIOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough 10% off using code ALIDAMRON10 www.alidamron.com/magnesium Master Your Perimenopause Course + Toolkit "Am I in Perimenopause?" Checklist.  What Hormone is Imbalanced? Quiz! Fullscript (Get 25% off all supplements) "How To Balance Your Hormones For Better Sleep, Mood, Periods and Energy" Free, On Demand Training Website  Ali's Instagram Ali's Facebook Group: Holistic Health with Ali Damron 

Is your fatigue the kind sleep doesn't touch, the kind that shows up right alongside stubborn weight loss resistance, bloating, and brain fog you can't explain? If you're doing everything right and your body still feels like it's working against you, this one is going to land. I sat down with Bria Gadd, the Period Whisperer, to talk about something I see constantly in my practice and almost never hear discussed online. Most women in perimenopause are not dealing with an ovary problem. They're carrying what Bria calls health debt, and it shows up as low energy, digestive issues, night sweats, and a metabolism that suddenly stopped cooperating. Her own wake-up call came at 37. Fifteen pounds gained without changing a thing. Gut issues and skin problems she'd never had. Then labs that came back completely normal. Fitness and nutrition were her career, so she knew calories and muscle. What she didn't know was how chronic stress, cortisol, gut health, and the adrenal and thyroid connection quietly drain the tank long before your sex hormones ever get the memo. We get into why hormone balance in midlife is rarely a hormone problem first, why so many women start DIM or hormone replacement without knowing their actual estrogen levels, and why pushing harder when you're already depleted is like putting groceries on a credit card you can't pay off. What You'll Discover Inside Why roughly 80% of Bria's clients under 47 don't have an ovarian issue at all, and the four systems she checks before she ever looks at estrogen or progesterone The reason her clients release weight in the first month after eating more and training less Four everyday signals that tell you whether your body has the capacity to build muscle and burn fat right now, or whether you're borrowing energy you don't have The most underrated energy source in midlife, and it isn't sleep, protein, or magnesium Her five steps for getting out of health debt, including the one everyone wants to start with that has to come last Why This Episode Matters Perimenopause has become the label for every symptom, and that's part of the problem, because cortisol, thyroid, gut health, blood sugar, and inflammation all shape how this transition actually feels. Your fatigue, bloating, brain fog, and stubborn weight are whispers before they become screams, so press play, then pick one thing and start where you are. Where to find Bria Gadd: Website: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BriaThePeriodWhisperer WOMEN'S FUNCTIONAL HEALTH COACH CERTIFICATION PROGRAM- IS OPEN! If some part of you has been quietly wondering whether this could be your path, come find out. Learn more at: womensfunctionalhealth.org Browse the course catalog: https://go.megmill.com/wfhicoursecatalog Schedule a call with me: https://go.megmill.com/wfhicoursecatalog Women deserve more, and you can be the one to make real change, starting with your own life. Let's connect on Instagram for daily health tips at @drmegmill.

Jason Grechanik spent nearly a decade in the Amazon training inside a traditional plant medicine lineage—not just attending ceremonies. In this conversation, we get into what real apprenticeship actually looks like, why so many modern plant medicine experiences don't create lasting change, and why sacred tobacco has been completely misunderstood in the West. ⬇️3-Day 180 Retreat (September 17th, 2026)https://www.nicolefrolick.com/3-day-180-retreat⬇️Work With Nicole 1:1https://www.nicolefrolick.com/work-with-nicole⬇️Apply to be a guest on Holy Sh!t Moments with Nicolehttps://link.fgfunnels.com/widget/form/lEx4osu0nHrPQryDjwaf⬇️Do Not Age (Best Longevity Supplements To Reverse Your Biological Age)https://donotage.org/products?dna_link=1312USE COUPON AT CHECKOUT FOR 10% OFF: FROLICK10*Coupon doesn't apply to the DoNotAge “15 in 1” supplement as it's already 70% discounted⬇️Get $99 off your first order of OESTRA for women in Perimenopause or Menopausehttp://rwrd.io/7eqj6ko?c⬇️FOLLOW JASONhttps://jasongrechanik.com/https://www.youtube.com/@UniverseWithinhttps://www.instagram.com/jasongrechanik/SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOWIf you're enjoying the show, please subscribe to iTunes and leave me a 5 star review!  This is what helps the podcast stand out from the crowd and allows me to help people find a refreshing spin on spirituality with a great blend of entertainment and credible advice.Newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/3wa5dnwjWebsite: http://nicolefrolick.com/Meditations: https://www.nicolefrolick.com/meditationsYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/user/nicolefrolickInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolefrolick/Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/@nicolefrolickSpotify: shorturl.at/fikF7iTunes: http://apple.co/2ve7DtE

If you've suddenly become more forgetful, easily overwhelmed, anxious, irritable, or feel like your brain simply isn't working the way it used to, there's a physiological reason.Perimenopause isn't just about periods, hot flashes, or fertility. It's a major neurological and metabolic transition. Estradiol and progesterone influence your brain, nervous system, neurotransmitters, sleep, mood, memory, focus, and even how you respond to stress. When those hormones become unpredictable, your brain has to adapt too.You'll learn:Why perimenopause can feel like "PMS on steroids"How fluctuating estradiol affects memory, focus, mood, and motivationWhy word-finding, brain fog, anxiety, and overwhelm can suddenly show upHow progesterone and GABA influence that feeling of calmWhy these symptoms have real physiological explanationsSix foundational areas that can support your brain and body through this transition: nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress regulation, connection, and reducing toxin exposureUnderstanding what's happening won't make every symptom disappear, but it can replace some of the confusion with context—and help you better support your body through this season.I'm also sharing details about our FREE community screening of The M Factor II: Before the Pause on August 29 in the Jacksonville area. Join us as we continue breaking the silence and creating better conversations around perimenopause.Register through the link in the show notes.I know it's not that easy, but it really is that simple.RSVP Now to secure your seat at the screening of M Factor II: Before The PauseCheck out the Facebook Event: M Factor II: Before The PauseSupport the showGet Weekly Health Tips:  thrivehealthcoachllc.comJoin the Thrive Collective Facebook groupLet's Connect:@‌ashleythrivehealthcoach or via email: ashley@thrivehealthcoachingllc.comPodcast Produced by Virtually You!

As a midlife women's healthcare specialist, I see firsthand how navigating perimenopause and hormone replacement therapy can feel incredibly complex. In this episode, I share my honest opinion on whether starting menopausal hormone therapy early can actually make your transition into menopause much easier. If you are looking for an expert clinician to guide you through estrogen tracking, progesterone intolerance, or customized hormone stacking, check out the links below.

In this conversation, Liv Hill discusses the misconceptions surrounding hormones and weight loss, particularly in the context of perimenopause and menopause. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the role of hormones, the impact of muscle loss on metabolism, and the necessity of strength training and lifestyle adjustments to navigate these changes effectively. Liv encourages women to take control of their health by focusing on protein intake, stress management, and consistent strength training, regardless of their stage in life.

If you're waking up at 3 a.m., drenched in sweat, staring at the ceiling with a racing mind, or feeling exhausted even after eight hours in bed, you're not imagining it—and you're definitely not alone. In this episode, we take a deep dive into why perimenopause and menopause can turn once-reliable sleep into a nightly battle. We'll explore how declining estrogen and progesterone affect your brain, body temperature, melatonin, stress response, and even your ability to stay asleep.But insomnia isn't the only sleep problem women need to watch for. We'll uncover some of the often-overlooked reasons you may be sleeping poorly during midlife—including hot flashes, sleep apnea, restless legs, and thyroid dysfunction. You'll learn why menopause can leave your brain feeling like it simply “won't shut off,” why sleep apnea risk rises after menopause, and which warning signs suggest it's time to look beyond typical menopausal fatigue.Most importantly, this episode is about solutions. From hormone therapy and non-hormonal medications to CBT-I, soy isoflavones, exercise, and practical sleep strategies, we'll explore the evidence-based options that can help you reclaim restorative sleep. Because sleepless nights don't have to become your new normal—menopausal sleep disruption has identifiable causes and is treatable. 

What happens when a woman stops viewing her body through everyone else's eyes and begins seeing herself as art?In this episode, I'm joined by ritual artist and pleasure weaver Khadoma Colomby to talk about pussy portraits, healing sexual shame, erotic embodiment, womb wisdom, and what it means to reclaim the parts of ourselves we were taught to hide.Khadoma shares how she transforms images of women's vulvas into deeply personal works of art and how the process becomes a ritual of reconnecting with a part of the body many women have been taught to hide, judge, change, or reserve for someone else's pleasure.We explore how women become disconnected from their bodies, why fully expressed women can be so confronting, and what changes when a woman begins treating her pleasure, sexuality, and life-force energy as her own.Khadoma also shares her simple three-song Tending Your Turn-On practice, designed to help you reconnect with your emotional landscape, awaken sensuality through self-touch, and invite more energy and pleasure into your day.Enjoy, darlin'. Timestamps:00:00 — Feminine Reclamation01:30 — Khadoma's Journey Into the Divine Feminine03:00 — The Inspiration Behind the Portraits05:17 — The Holy Harlot and Reclaiming Sexuality06:15 — Healing Shame Through Ritual and Art11:37 — Eros, Consent, and Listening to the Body13:23 — Erotic Energy as Life Force14:53 — The Three-Song Tending Your Turn-On Practice17:25 — Pleasure, Magnetism, and Embodiment20:33 — Why Fully Expressed Women Are Confronting23:42 — Untaming Women's Emotional Wilderness24:49 — Women Aren't Meant to Be the Same Every Day28:10 — What to Do When You Feel Disconnected29:33 — Womb Wisdom and the Inner Temple31:21 — Menstrual Cycles, Relationships, and Perimenopause33:00 — Fertility, Aging, and the Body's Timeline35:08 — Reclaiming Sexuality in Midlife and Beyond37:17 — Fun and Spicy Lightning RoundConnect with Khadoma: Website: https://www.khadomacolomby.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/khadoma_colomby/Support the showConnect with Kristin:WebsiteInstagramFacebook YouTubeKristin's Book:Sex, Drugs, & Soul Spotify AudiobookSubscribe:YouTubeSpotifyApplePeptides:Oral Quicksilver GHK/Copper Peptidehttps://elliemd.com/kristinbirdwellMicrodose

I've been teaching fasting for years, but this conversation with Dr. Jason Fung made me rethink a few things.Dr. Fung joins me to share how his thinking has evolved since publishing The Obesity Code, including what newer research suggests about longer fasts and why modified fasting may be more useful than many people realize.We talk about whether a strict water-only fast is always necessary, how fasting aids such as bone broth, avocado, or olives may help someone continue longer, and why using a little support during a fast is not automatically “cheating.”Dr. Fung also breaks down the three types of hunger and explains why food noise is not always a sign that your body needs fuel. Sometimes hunger is physical. Sometimes it is emotional. And sometimes it is simply a pattern your brain has learned from your environment.This conversation reminded me that fasting does not have to be rigid to be effective. The goal is not to win at fasting. The goal is to use it in a way that supports your metabolic health and still works in your real life.In this episode you'll learn:How Dr. Fung's thinking has evolved since writing The Obesity CodeWhy the calorie-focused model of weight loss leaves out hormonesWhat the body decides to do with the calories you eatThe difference between water-only fasting and modified fastingWhy modified fasting may be easier to sustainWhether eating during a fasting window automatically eliminates the benefitsDr. Fung's perspective on GLP-1 medicationsHow to approach the first meal after a fastDr. Fung's three foundational rules for metabolic health_Resources Mentioned:Bone Broth - Use code MINDY10 for 10% offOrganic Olive Oil_More on Dr. Jason FungDr. Jason Fung is a physician, researcher, and bestselling author known for his work on fasting, insulin resistance, obesity, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic health. He is the author of The Obesity Code, The Complete Guide to Fasting, The Diabetes Code, The Cancer Code, and The Hunger Code. He is also a co-founder of The Fasting Method, an online community that provides education, coaching, and support on fasting and metabolic health.The Hunger CodeWebsite: doctorjasonfung.comYouTube: @drjasonfungInstagram: @drjasonfungFor more resources related to today's episode, visit the podcast episode page: drmindypelz.com/ep359_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.

In this episode, we're featuring MitoQ, a company whose research around antioxidant support for mitochondrial function has been of particular interest to me. I'm thrilled to welcome Dr. Siobhan Mitchell, the Chief Scientific Officer at MitoQ. Dr. Mitchell completed her PhD at SUNY Albany and a postdoctoral fellowship on brain aging at the University of Washington. She has held roles at multinational food companies, leading research on brain nutrition, metabolism, cardiovascular health, and weight loss. She has published clinical research demonstrating the effects of stress on women's heart health and the importance of nutrients such as polyphenols, omega-3s, probiotics, and amino acids for brain health, authored dozens of clinical studies and more than 80 papers, and given talks on nutritional neuroscience at conferences worldwide. She also holds eight patents for products related to aging, cognition, and mood. In today's conversation, Dr. Mitchell and I discuss mitochondrial physiology, energy, and dysfunction, exploring the impact of MitoQ and supplementation for supporting health. We examine research on menopause, how estrogen influences mitochondria, the roles of oxidative stress, antioxidants, and zombie cells, highlighting how mitochondria impact our cardiovascular health, the value of MitoQ in supporting vascular function in females, the importance of polyphenols and spices, and signs of mitochondrial dysfunction. This is a truly invaluable conversation- one you'll likely want to revisit. Stay tuned for today's informative discussion on supporting our mitochondria and reducing oxidative stress with MitoQ. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: How our mitochondrial function changes as we get older, and what those changes might look like How antioxidants protect the mitochondria from free radicals and oxidative stress The early signs of mitochondrial dysfunction  How women who have damaged their mitochondria earlier in life can proactively support their mitochondria Why some oxidative stress may be beneficial and when it could become problematic How mitochondrial dysfunction impacts heart function, blood glucose regulation, insulin resistance, and metabolic syndrome What Dr. Mitchell recommends for women learning about mitochondrial support for the first time Dr. Mitchell shares the daily practices she uses to support her brain and metabolic health. How long you may need to take MitoQ before noticing improvements, and what those improvements might look like Bio: Dr. Siobhan Mitchell Siobhan Mitchell is the chief scientific officer of MitoQ. She completed her PhD at SUNY Albany and a post-doctoral fellowship on brain aging at the University of Washington. Siobhan has held roles at multinational food companies leading research on brain nutrition, metabolism, cardiovascular health and weight loss. Siobhan has published clinical research showing the effects of stress on women's heart health, and the importance of nutrients such as polyphenols, omega-3 oils, probiotics and amino acids for brain health. She has authored over a dozen clinical studies on best practices for weight management and prevention of chronic diseases during her time as senior director for Noom. Siobhan is passionate about the intersection of nutrition and lifestyle factors, such as exercise, sleep, and mental well-being, to extend health span. Siobhan has given talks on nutritional neuroscience at conferences all over the world. She's authored over 80 papers and holds eight patents for aging, cognition, and mood products. Connect with Cynthia Thurlow   Follow on X, Instagram & LinkedIn Check out Cynthia's website. Submit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com  Join other like-minded women in a supportive, nurturing community: The Midlife Pause/Cynthia Thurlow.  Purchase Cynthia's book, The Menopause Gut. Cynthia's Intermittent Fasting Transformation Book The Midlife Pause Supplement Line Connect with Dr. Siobhan Mitchell MitoQ  The Mitochondrial Collaborative Research Programme (MCRP)  Email Dr. Siobhan Mitchell: s.mitchell@mitocq.com

Can grief make perimenopause and menopause feel even harder to navigate? In this episode, I sit down with my friend and women's health nurse practitioner, Jill Crotty, to explore what happens when the emotional and physical effects of grief overlap with hormonal changes. If you've been wondering whether what you're experiencing is grief, perimenopause and menopause, or both, this conversation will help you better understand what's happening in your body. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/376 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifecoachkrista/ Check out Jill's work here: https://myglow365.com/Mentioned in this episode: Check Out Widow We Do Now? Wherever You Get Your Podcasts!Join Grief Essentials!Designed especially for widows, Grief Essentials offers the perfect combination of powerful tools and support, along with accurate information about grief, so widowhood gets easier. Click here to find out more: https://the-widowed-mom-podcast.captivate.fm/griefessentialsJoin Grief Essentials!

Marcus and Jess unpack a listener's email about a wife who did a 180 after saying "I do." Is it perimenopause or unspoken resentment? The crew gets into why marriage is a daily choice, how long couples should tolerate walking on eggshells, and what it really means to commit.Follow @trulyunruly_podcast

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If the scale suddenly feels unpredictable, your clothes fit differently, or your body no longer responds the way it once did, you are not imagining it—and you are certainly not alone. In this episode, Dr. Emily shares one of the most noticeable—and often frustrating—changes women experience during this season: weight gain. She also shares practical ways to support your health during this transition, including regular movement, strength training, better sleep habits, and choosing more natural, less processed foods. Most importantly, she reminds women that this season does not require perfection. It requires patience, consistency, and a willingness to learn what your changing body needs. She explains why weight commonly shifts during perimenopause, why more fat may begin collecting around the belly, and how hormonal changes can affect inflammation, sleep, mood, eating habits, and muscle mass. She also clears up some common confusion surrounding hormone replacement therapy and weight gain. This episode is not about blaming your hormones or making you afraid of what is ahead. It is about understanding what is happening inside your body so you can respond with wisdom, curiosity, and grace.   In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why weight gain commonly begins during perimenopause How estrogen fluctuations can affect your body Why belly fat may become more noticeable How inflammation and fluid retention can affect the scale Why women may lose muscle and gain more fat during this phase How poor sleep can influence cortisol, food choices, and weight Whether hormone replacement therapy prevents weight gain Why eating more protein is not enough without movement How cardio and strength training can help preserve muscle Why progress—not perfection—is especially important right now How to approach your changing body with curiosity and compassion Your body is not failing you. It is moving through a real and complex transition. You can still take care of yourself, build healthy routines, maintain your strength, and become the healthiest version of yourself as you enter this next season of life. Listen now and discover how to work with your body instead of fighting against it. Ready for more guidance and support? Head to www.emilyvinzantmd.comhttps://www.emilyvinzantmd.com/ or follow Dr. Emily on Facebook and Instagram for more science-backed common-sense health.

What if the hormones meant to help you are the very thing making you feel worse? In this solo episode of Let’s Talk Wellness Now, Dr. Deb opens with a patient who started bioidentical hormones and, within three weeks, had panic attacks for the first time in her life. From there, she walks through the five systems that determine whether hormone therapy helps you or harms you and exactly what to address before you ever fill that prescription. If you have been told hormones are a simple fix, this episode reveals why readiness matters just as much as the prescription itself and how getting it right can change everything. In this episode, you will learn: Why estrogen has to be metabolized, and what happens when your liver cannot clear it fast enough How gut bacteria and beta-glucuronidase can recirculate the estrogen your body was trying to eliminate Why normal liver enzymes can still mean you are a poor estrogen metabolizer How estrogen can quietly make you functionally hypothyroid, and why TSH alone misses it The histamine connection behind hives, palpitations, anxiety, and panic on hormones The five-point checklist Dr. Deb runs before anyone in her practice starts HRT What Dr. Deb says:“The hormones aren’t the problem. The problem is whether your body is actually ready to receive them.”“Imagine you’re filling up a bathtub, but the drain is completely clogged. The water just keeps rising. That’s what’s happening when you add estrogen to a body that can’t clear it.” Timestamps:[00:01] A patient in tears: panic attacks three weeks into bioidentical hormones[02:30] Why estrogen is not a magic bullet, and the clogged bathtub analogy[04:53] Protective vs. problematic estrogen metabolites, and why testing matters[06:00] The gut connection: beta-glucuronidase and estrogen recirculation[09:42] The GI MAP, and why the gut has to be ready first[11:00] Liver phase one and phase two detox, and where the bottleneck forms[14:27] Thyroid: how estrogen can make you functionally hypothyroid[16:53] Histamine: the overlooked driver of hives, palpitations, and panic[20:00] The five-point checklist before touching hormones[24:50] The patient’s turnaround, and why HRT is a living protocol, not one and done Links:https://mdcustomrx.com/Fullscript: http://bit.ly/4fqqsPahttps://elliemd.com/DrDebMuth Connect with us:Website: https://www.letstalkwellness.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkwellnessFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/letstalkwellnessLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lets-talk-wellness-now/ Subscribe to Let’s Talk Wellness Now so you never miss an episode, and if this one opened your eyes, share it with someone who needs to hear it.The post Episode 277: Perimenopause Hormone Therapy Can Backfire. Here's Why. first appeared on Let's Talk Wellness Now.

Why is finding a healthcare provider who truly listens during perimenopause so difficult? In this episode of Our Womanity, host Dr. Rachel Pope sits down with NBC-HWC health coach and certified Pilates instructor Julia Granacki to unpack the systemic hurdles women face when seeking midlife care.From her own sudden, mask-and-glove hot flash in a deli line during COVID to being dismissed by her longtime OBGYN because her periods were still regular, Julia shares her personal journey through perimenopause and how it inspired her to build a multidisciplinary coaching practice alongside Dr. Anna Barbieri.Together, Dr. Pope and Julia break down the "period myth" in perimenopause diagnostic criteria, the staggering gap in physician menopause training, how to spot predatory midlife wellness upsells, and how Julia's three-part framework—Validate, Educate, Advocate—helps women reclaim agency over their health.Meet JuliaJulia Granacki, NBC-HWC, is a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, comprehensive Pilates instructor (Kane School of Core Integration), and founder of The Age Craft Practice. Trained through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and Harvard Medical School's Sustainable Nutrition Program, Julia works alongside Dr. Anna Barbieri as part of a multidisciplinary perimenopause and menopause care team in New York City. She is the host of the Agecraft After Dark podcast and former co-host of Circling the Drain.Key Takeaways Research and clinical criteria often require menstrual changes to diagnose perimenopause, yet symptoms like sleep disruption, anxiety, body composition shifts, and hot flashes frequently appear years while cycles remain a clockwork 28 days. The Medical Education Deficit: 80 percent of US OBGYN residents report little to no formal training in menopause management, while only 1 in 5 practicing OBGYNs report receiving formal training. Discrepancies in insurance reimbursement between female and male anatomy procedures, paired with 15-minute appointment caps, force many specialists into membership or private models to deliver adequate care. As midlife awareness grows, vulnerable women are increasingly targeted with costly, unverified tests (such as Dutch tests), unnecessary compounding setups, and aggressive aesthetic upsells. Julia's coaching framework acts as a "midlife doula" service—validating symptoms as real, providing verified Menopause Society guidelines, and empowering women with the agency needed to advocate for themselves in clinic visits. How quality telehealth platforms are helping close the care gap for women living in midlife medical "deserts" across the country.Resources Connect with Julia Granacki: juliagwellness.com Podcast: Agecraft After Dark: juliagwellness.com/podcast Find a Certified Specialist: Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP) directory at menopause.org Connect with Dr. Rachel Pope: @drrachelpope on Instagram | ourwomanity.comPlease like, subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share this episode with anyone navigating perimenopause or midlife health transitions!

Feeling tired, gaining weight more easily, or noticing your hormones just don't feel the same? Your mitochondria, the tiny energy producers inside your cells, may be part of the missing piece. In this episode, I break down how mitochondrial health connects to energy, metabolism, and hormone balance, plus three key nutrients that can help support mitochondrial function naturally. If you feel like your body isn't working the way it used to, you'll want to hear this one.You can also watch the full video

What if menopause wasn't something to simply survive, but an opportunity to become stronger, healthier and more confident? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Luci Harrison on her new book Your Menopause Balance: A practical, holistic guide to thriving beyond midlife. Unlock Your Energy, Confidence, and Joy.  Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.comLuci Harrison has spent more than 20 years helping women improve their health as a personal trainer, Pilates Master Instructor and holistic lifestyle coach. Drawing on both her professional expertise and her own experience of burnout, chronic fatigue and perimenopause, she has written Your Menopause Balance - a practical guide to help women navigate midlife with confidence. The book has received international recognition, winning the 2026 American Legacy Book Award for Women's Health and being named Runner-Up in Self-Help. https://www.luciharrison.com Order on Amazon: https://a.co/d/05HEWN21Discover inspiring conversations with today's leading authors, celebrities, thought leaders, and change makers. To learn more about the Moments with Marianne Radio Show, explore guest interview opportunities, connect with Marianne, and follow her on social media, visit https://www.mariannepestana.comExplore the Moments with Marianne Book Club and find your next great read: https://www.mariannepestana.com/book-club/ Listen to the Moments with Marianne Radio Show on KMET 1490AM & 98.1FM, an ABC News Radio Affiliate, weekdays at 8:06 AM PT / 11:06 AM ET and Sundays at 10:06 AM PT / 1:06 PM ET. Learn more at: https://www.kmet1490am.com/moments-with-marianne

You're waking up at 3 a.m. drenched, your moods don't feel like your own, and your once-predictable period has gone haywire. You finally ask for help — and you're told to just take a birth control pill, or to come back when your cycles stop.Here's what I want you to know: you don't have to wait to feel better, and the pill is one option, not the only one.In this episode, I take that myth apart and lay out the whole menu. I start with what I rule out first — because thyroid disease and insulin resistance can masquerade as perimenopause — and the full lab panel I run to catch them. Then the two questions that actually decide your treatment: do you need contraception, and what are your cycles doing? You'll hear why a birth control pill and menopausal hormone therapy are not the same medicine, how the hormonal IUD can cover contraception and protect your uterine lining while you add estradiol for symptoms, and why the delivery form — patch, gel, spray, ring, or pill — is part of the decision.Whatever you start with, hormone therapy is never one-and-done. The magic happens in the edits.Referenced in this episode:Progesterone vs. Progestins (Episode 253) → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-253-the-hormone-question-i-answer-multiple/id1541657642?i=1000769336110Come work with us at skywomenshealth.com.

I'm delighted to connect with Dr. Lanna Cheuck today. She's a board-certified urologic surgeon who transitioned from academic medicine into a distinctive career in medical esthetics. In today's conversation, Dr. Lanna shares her inspiring origin story, and we explore the influence of sexual health and genitourinary syndrome of menopause, common symptoms women experience, and why so few women receive treatment despite how common the condition is. Dr. Lanna explains non-surgical treatment options that improve blood flow, increase orgasms, and improve pelvic floor health, and discusses the influence of senescent cells, the celebrity non-surgical facelift, and how GLP-1 medications influence facial aging. She also shares interesting insights on Korean skincare benefits versus a concierge U.S.-based system, clarifies what biostimulators are and how they stimulate collagen production over time, and explains the influence of PDGF growth factors, cadaver fat transfers, energy devices, and estrogen used on our faces. Stay tuned for a fascinating conversation filled with practical insights into women's health, medical esthetics, and healthy aging.  IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: How the continuum of symptoms associated with genitourinary syndrome of menopause is often dismissed as something women simply have to live with The value of vaginal estrogen, and how many women are still denied that treatment due to outdated concerns following the WHI study Non-surgical procedures that can improve blood flow, collagen, elastin, lubrication, sensitivity, orgasms, and pelvic floor health, and why Dr. Lanna considers them regenerative sexual health rather than cosmetic procedures Why it's essential to seek practitioners with extensive training for intimate procedures Dr. Lanna's celebrity non-surgical facelift combines multiple approaches to address every layer of facial aging. How rapid weight loss associated with GLP-1 medications can accelerate facial aging The advantages and limitations of Korean esthetics, and how it differs from a concierge U.S.-based approach What biostimulators are, and how they stimulate collagen production Why Dr. Lanna introduces energy-based devices according to skin quality rather than age alone Dr. Lanna shares her perspective on using topical estriol or estradiol for facial skin Bio: Dr. Lanna Cheuck, DO, FACS, is the CEO, Founder, and Medical Director of LC Medical PLLC with multiple locations and her flagship in the heart of midtown Manhattan. She is a board-certified, Ivy League-trained surgeon and self-taught businesswoman who built her brand into multi-million dollar companies in less than five years. She is the CEO and Founder of FACE Med-Spa Training, where she has over 30K injectors in her community. She is also the CEO and Co-Founder of FACE Med Store, a seven-figure online shop specializing in the distribution of medical supplies, equipment, and skincare. Connect with Cynthia Thurlow   Follow on X, Instagram & LinkedIn Check out Cynthia's website. Submit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com  Join other like-minded women in a supportive, nurturing community: The Midlife Pause/Cynthia Thurlow.  Purchase Cynthia's book, The Menopause Gut. Cynthia's Intermittent Fasting Transformation Book The Midlife Pause Supplement Line Connect with Dr. Lanna Cheuck On her website Instagram

It's easy to feel like midlife arrived and your body suddenly started playing by a completely different set of rules. The habits that used to work no longer seem to make a difference, there's endless advice telling you what to do, and it can leave you wondering where to even begin. I sat down with women's health specialist and clinical nutritionist Linda Stephens to cut through the noise and have an honest conversation about what really changes in midlife and how to support your body without chasing perfection. You'll walk away with practical, encouraging reminders that feeling better doesn't have to mean doing everything. Sometimes it starts with understanding what's happening and taking one simple step at a time.You'll Learn:Why discipline matters more than motivation when you're building healthy habits that lastHow to support your changing body with three simple daily habits: food, strength training, and hydrationHow hormonal changes in midlife can affect your energy, sleep, mood, muscle, and overall well-beingHow to advocate for yourself when you're looking for answers about menopause and hormone healthWhy midlife can be an opportunity to prioritize yourself without guilt and embrace this next season with intentionPractical strategies for building muscle and supporting long-term bone health without spending hours in the gymLinks:Connect with Linda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindastephensfit Visit Linda's website to learn more about her services and Midlife Mastery program: https://www.lindamstephens.com/ Get a copy of Amy's Best selling book: CANNONBALL! FEARLESSLY Facing Midlife and Beyond hereMake sure to share with friends and family and I would love if you could leave a review. There are so many shows out there floating around and if you are finding value in the The Right Sized Life Podcast share it with the world – a review means so much.Sign up for the Radiant Woman Reset hereAnd don't forget to follow along on all the socials:http://instagram.com/theamy.schmidthttps://www.facebook.com/fearlesslyfacingfifty/https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-schmidt-a5684412/Get a copy of Amy's Best selling book: CANNONBALL! FEARLESSLY Facing Midlife and Beyond hereMake sure to share with friends and family and would love if you could leave a review. There are so many shows out there floating around and if you are finding value in the The Right Sized Life Podcast share it with the world – a review means so much.And sign up for the Radiant Woman Reset hereAnd don't forget to follow along on all the socials:http://instagram.com/theamy.schmidthttps://www.facebook.com/fearlesslyfacingfifty/https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-schmidt-a5684412/

In this episode, we welcome author Lauren Tetenbaum to discuss her new book, "Millennial Menopause: Preparing for Perimenopause, Menopause, and Life's Next Period." Lauren, a perinatal mental health specialist, shares her motivation for writing the book: a shocking realization of how little she, and many women, knew about this significant life stage. We delve into common misunderstandings surrounding perimenopause and menopause, emphasizing that symptoms like mood changes, irritability, and brain fog can begin as early as the late 30s and are often dismissed. The conversation highlights the critical need for better education, trusted healthcare providers, and open communication with partners, even dedicating a chapter in the book for men. Lauren stresses the importance of community and destigmatizing menopause, advocating for it to be discussed as openly as pregnancy and motherhood.

Send us Fan MailCould your fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, hormone symptoms, or low energy actually be connected to your digestive system?In this episode, I sit down with functional nutritionist Erin Harner RD to explore why so many women get stuck managing digestive symptoms instead of actually healing their gut. We discuss why eliminating foods often provides temporary relief but can reduce microbiome diversity over time, how digestion affects nearly every system in the body, and why healthy foods like fiber sometimes make people feel worse before they're ready for them. Erin shares her practical framework for restoring digestive health instead of endless restriction. We also discuss the importance of the nervous system, the migrating motor complex, meal timing, and when gut testing is—and isn't—actually helpful. Whether you're dealing with bloating, constipation, IBS, food sensitivities, or seemingly unrelated symptoms like poor sleep, mood changes, or fatigue, this conversation will help you better understand why your body is reacting the way it is—and what you can do to support true healing.In this episode we discuss: Why gut problems can show up as fatigue, anxiety, brain fog, skin issues, and joint pain  The difference between symptom management and true gut healing  Why eliminating foods isn't always the answer  The "heal before ideal" approach to digestion  Erin's three-step framework for restoring gut health  Why gut rhythm and the migrating motor complex matter  Common healthy habits that can actually backfire  When gut testing is useful—and when it's not  One simple habit you can start today to improve digestionYou can Find Erin Harner and her free class hereFind Erin on Instagram hereAnd on YouTube hereSupport the show_____________________________________________________________

It's common to think about hormone tracking as conception tools, but your hormones don't clock out once you've had a baby or are entering perimenopause. Rose MacKenzie, Clinical Manager at MiraCare, returns to Health Youniversity to talk about the benefits of tracking hormones during perimenopause.She explains why one hormone test can miss important patterns and why the standard ”day 21” blood draw can be on the wrong day. She also explains why a high FSH result matters for a lot more than just fertility. This episode is for you if:you're in your mid 30s to mid 40s and want to know the state of your hormones you've been told your FSH or AMH numbers "aren't great" you've had a blood test come back confusing you're curious how  tracking hormone over a cycle provides better datayou think perimenopause deserves your and your medical team's attention you're supporting a patient, partner, or friend through this stageSupport your fertility journey with Preconception Plan at Health Youniversity. Learn more here: https://healthyouniversity.co/programsLearn more about MIRA Fertility Tracking at miracare.com 

Ashley Fillmore knows what it's like to do everything right and still not feel healthy.As a nutrition coach, personal trainer, and founder of Metabolic Fix, Ashley opens up about her own journey from restrictive dieting, overexercising, and hormone imbalances to finding a sustainable approach that actually works. Together, we talk about why so many busy moms are exhausted despite trying to "be healthy," how social media has created more confusion than clarity, and why personalized health strategies matter.If you've ever felt like you're doing all the "right" things but still aren't seeing the results you want, this conversation will help you rethink what true health really looks like.In this episode, we discuss: Why "healthy" habits can sometimes do more harm than good  Signs your body is asking you to slow down and listen  The truth about overexercising and underfueling  Why one-size-fits-all wellness advice doesn't work for busy moms  How investing in your health creates a ripple effect for your entire family  Small, sustainable changes that actually last Whether your goal is more energy, better health, or simply feeling like yourself again, this episode is a reminder that you don't have to do more—you just need an approach that works for you. Text us your feedback or questions!Stay connected!Join us in The Supermom Society! Get all the details at thesupermomsociety.com!Get all our show notes, buy the book Secrets of Supermom, and more at our website: www.secretsofsupermom.comSecrets of Supermom on FacebookSecrets of Supermom on Instagram

This week we're joined by Dr. Sarah Oreck, a Columbia University-trained reproductive psychiatrist and co-founder of Mavida Health, to unpack one of the most misunderstood stages of a woman's life: perimenopause When does it actually start? Can you be postpartum and in perimenopause at the same time? (Yep.) Why does it feel like nobody prepared us for this?! We're talking brain fog, anxiety, rage, sleep, heart palpitations, yes… even itchy ears, why estrogen impacts almost every system in the body, and how perimenopause can last 7 to 10 years. Dr. Oreck also walks us through the full spectrum of treatment options, from lifestyle changes and therapy to hormone treatment, busts a few myths, and answers the questions so many women are too afraid, too busy, or too confused to ask. If you've ever found yourself thinking, “What on earth is happening to me?” this episode is for you… and every woman you know. Resource Links: Dare I Say It by Naomi Watts mavidahealth.com Follow Sarah Oreck on IG: @sarahoreckmd @mavidahealth Follo​w Sarah Wright Olsen: IG: @swrightolsen Follow Teresa Palmer: IG: @teresapalmer  FB: https://www.facebook.com/teresamarypalmer/ DISCOUNT CODES: • Go to www.baeo.com and get 20% when using the code MOTHERDAZE20 • Go to www.lovewell.earth and get 20% when using the code MOTHERDAZE20 More about the show! • Watch this episode on YouTube here • Co-founders of @yourzenmama yourzenmama.com • Read and buy our book! "The Zen Mama Guide To Finding Your Rhythm In Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond"  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Your body is changing—but it is not broken.In Part 2 of Menopause in the Light, Coach Alex examines one of the most powerful tools women have for navigating perimenopause and menopause: training.There is no magical “menopause workout,” and the fundamental laws of physiology have not suddenly stopped working. Squats still work. Progressive overload still works. Cardiovascular exercise still matters. But as a woman moves through this season, her training priorities may need to change.The goal is not to punish your body, desperately fight aging, or force your body to look the way it did at 27. The goal is capacity: the strength and endurance to work, serve, play, travel, love others, and say yes to whatever God places in front of you.In This EpisodeCoach Alex discusses:Why strength training should become a priority during perimenopause and menopauseThe difference between merely exercising and creating a meaningful training stimulusWhy women are still allowed—and often need—to lift challenging weightsHow progressive overload helps preserve muscle, strength, function, and independenceWhy walking alone is not a complete bone-strengthening strategyHow resistance training and appropriate impact can help protect bone healthThe importance of maintaining power, speed, balance, and the ability to reactWhy cardiovascular exercise still matters during and after menopauseWhether women in menopause should perform high-intensity interval trainingWhy walking remains one of the most valuable forms of daily movementHow to distinguish laziness from genuine under-recoveryWhat a practical week of training might look likeHow husbands and families can help women protect the time required to care for their bodiesWhy small beginnings still matter when pain, fear, or years of inactivity make training feel overwhelmingThe Fundamentals Remain, but the Priorities ChangeA strong menopause training plan should help a woman:Build and preserve muscleLoad and protect her bonesMaintain cardiovascular capacityPreserve power and balanceMove consistently throughout the dayRecover well enough to repeat the processThat may include two or three strength-training sessions each week, regular cardiovascular work, daily walking, appropriate intensity, bone-loading activity, and intentional recovery.The exact schedule will differ from woman to woman. The principle matters more than the calendar: begin where you are, train intelligently, and gradually ask your body to become more capable.A Deeper Reason to TrainTraining through menopause is not about worshiping the body. It is about preparing it.Your children may still need you. Your grandchildren may need you. Your husband, church, family, and community may need you. God may call you into work at 60 that you could not have imagined at 40.The goal is not simply to take up less space in the world. The goal is to become strong enough to live out your calling.As Proverbs 31 describes, a faithful woman “dresses herself with strength and makes her arms strong.” This is a picture of a woman prepared for her work—capable, strong, and ready.Every season of womanhood deserves intentional stewardship. Not only the easy seasons. Not only the young seasons.Get strong. Keep moving. Challenge your heart. Load your bones. Recover intelligently. Your body adapts to what you ask of it—so make sure you ask something of it.Continue Your Faithful Fitness JourneyGet the Faithful Fitness BookBegin building a biblical foundation for health, training, discipline, and stewardship with Coach Alex's 40-day devotional.Get the book:https://faithfulfitnessdevo.com/Join the Faithful Fitness CorpsTrain inside an intentional Christian community with exercise resources, program-building tools, coaching, challenges, encouragement, accountability, and people committed to becoming stronger together.Join the Corps:https://faithfulfitness.co/Menopause Assessment and Jumpstart SeminarReceive the menopause assessment and automatically reserve your place in the live Jumpstart Seminar designed to help you better understand this season and determine your next steps.Get started:https://faithfulfitness.co/menopauseBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-with-coach-alex-vanhouten--5150768/support.

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I am delighted to connect with Michael Rubino today. Michael is the founder and CEO of Home Cleanse and the chair of Change the Air Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to improving indoor environments and public health. He is widely recognized as the leading authority on mold remediation and indoor air quality. In our conversation, we explore the connection between indoor air quality, gut permeability, and systemic inflammation. Michael explains how modern building practices, energy efficiency measures, and newer building materials may be contributing to health challenges. We discuss the types of tests he uses in his business, the symptoms he often sees in middle-aged women, considerations for frequent travelers, and why a bio-individual, data-driven approach matters for remediation. We also examine the role of genetics; the link between poor indoor air quality, leaky gut, and inflammation; practical interventions; the influence of social media; and what to look out for when contemplating a home addition or renovation. Mold exposure is, in my view, one of the most commonly overlooked contributors to chronic health issues in functional medicine. Its effects on the gut impact the health of the microbiome, increasing susceptibility to leaky gut, which can fuel neuroinflammation, and impair detoxification pathways. Stay tuned for a truly insightful discussion on indoor air quality, mold exposure, and the hidden environmental factors that may be influencing your health. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: How energy-efficient building practices may be contributing to indoor air quality concerns Why traditional air sampling may not provide a complete picture of mold exposure Testing options for evaluating mold and mycotoxin exposure Symptoms associated with mold and indoor environmental exposures How to reduce the likelihood of  mold exposure while traveling Factors to consider when developing a remediation plan How poor indoor air quality can contribute to gut dysbiosis, leaky gut, and inflammation How genetics can influence susceptibility to mold and environmental exposures Why recommendations such as dehumidification and opening windows can only be helpful when applied appropriately Practical ways to improve indoor air quality and reduce mold exposure Bio:  Michael Rubino Michael Rubino is an air quality expert and environmental wellness advocate. He is the founder of HomeCleanse, a company specializing in science-based remediation of toxic indoor environments, and chair & co-founder of the Change the Air Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to education and policy advancement around indoor air health. Michael hosts the podcast Never Been Sicker and is a published author and sought-after speaker on mold and environmental wellness. Connect with Cynthia Thurlow   Follow on X, Instagram & LinkedIn Check out Cynthia's website. Submit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com  Join other like-minded women in a supportive, nurturing community: The Midlife Pause/Cynthia Thurlow.  Purchase Cynthia's book, The Menopause Gut. Cynthia's Intermittent Fasting Transformation Book The Midlife Pause Supplement Line Connect with Michael Rubino HomeCleanse The Dust Test Change The Air Foundation

Women's health has long been underserved by research, leaving many women without the information they need to understand their own bodies. On this week's episode of the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance and Principal Scientist Dr. Kristen Holmes sits down with Dr. Elina Berglund Scherwitzl, Co-Founder & CEO of Natural Cycles° and Nobel Prize-winning particle physicist. The conversation explores how data is transforming women's reproductive health.After helping discover the Higgs boson, Dr. Berglund Scherwitzl turned her expertise in physics and data science toward her own health journey by creating the world's first and only FDA-cleared birth control app. Together, Dr. Holmes and Dr. Berglund Scherwitzl discuss how wearable technology and physiological data are giving women unprecedented insight into fertility, pregnancy planning, menstrual health, and perimenopause.The conversation explores the new WHOOP and Natural Cycles° integration, designed to make women's health feel less overwhelming and more intuitive by combining continuous wearable data with advanced insights on fertility, hormonal health, and perimenopause. Dr. Holmes and Dr. Berglund Scherwitzl discuss how body temperature and other biomarkers reveal hormonal changes, why perimenopause often begins earlier than many women realize, and how passive, personalized insights can reduce uncertainty, ease mental load, and empower women to make informed decisions about their health at every stage of life.(00:00) Cold Open (00:37) Meet The Scientist Behind Natural Cycles°(01:00) Why Dr. Berglund Scherwitzl Started Natural Cycles°(04:35) The Only FDA-Cleared Birth Control App(05:54) The WHOOP x Natural Cycles° Partnership(07:51) The Early Signs of Perimenopause (And How To Track Them)(13:08) What Really Happens To Your Hormones Over Time(17:34) Why Understanding Your Body Changes Everything(19:09) Your Sleep Could Reveal Early Signs of Perimenopause(22:03) The Small Habits That Make A Big Difference(24:14) The Most Common Menstrual Cycle Myths(26:09) What Your Wearable Can Tell You About Your Hormones(27:07) The Truth About Fertility Timing(29:16) Knowing Which Symptoms Matter Most(31:36) HRT: What Women Should Know(34:10) What You Can Expect From The WHOOP x Natural Cycles° Partnership(37:05) The Future of Women's HealthFollow Dr. Elina Berglund Scherwitzl:LinkedInWebsiteFollow Natural Cycles°:InstagramYouTubeWebsiteSupport the showFollow WHOOP:Sign up for WHOOP Advanced LabsTrial WHOOP for Freewww.whoop.comInstagramTikTokYouTubeXFacebookLinkedInFollow Will Ahmed:InstagramXLinkedInFollow Kristen Holmes:InstagramLinkedInFollow Emily Capodilupo:LinkedIn 

Ready to ditch scale obsession and build a sustainable lifestyle? Ethan sits down with journalist, motivational speaker, and coach Melinda Long to discuss her incredible 120-pound weight loss journey. Melinda shares how overcoming fear sparked a complete life overhaul, leading her to prioritize muscle building and long-term health over a number on the scale. Together, Ethan and Melinda explore the psychological roots of weight loss, navigating family dynamics during major health changes, and the crucial role of women's hormonal health.Want more health insights and updates from Ethan?Sign up for his newsletter at https://ethansuplee.substack.com/subscribe today!SHOW HIGHLIGHTS00:00 - Welcome Melinda Long00:17 - The Catalyst for a 120-Pound Weight Loss01:50 - Shifting Focus From the Scale to Muscle03:48 - Debunking the Fear of Getting Bulky05:32 - Building Sustainable Habits Beyond Diets07:35 - Addressing the Mental Roots of Obesity11:32 - Managing Shame and Weight Maintenance14:13 - Macro Tracking and Healing Your Relationship With Food16:40 - The Power of Real-Life Community18:18 - Relationship Dynamics and Personal Change20:07 - Communicating Health Goals With Family28:20 - Hormones, Perimenopause, and Women's Wellness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(00:00:00) 227: The Spreading Years with More of Me to Love: Geriatric Weight-Gain (00:00:11) Welcome to the Itchy and Bitchy Podcast (00:00:42) Doc Itchy Medical Pets Supplements (00:01:02) The Complexities of Midlife Weight Gain (00:04:18) The Four Key Factors Contributing to Weight Gain After 40 (00:09:12) Hormonal Changes and Their Impact on Weight (00:14:13) The Importance of Sleep and Behavioral Factors (00:18:11) Sarcopenia, Body Composition, and Inflammation (00:22:51) Legit or Bullshit: Muscle-Skin Communication and Fecal Microbiota Transplant (00:28:17) Closing Remarks and Call to Action Thanks Hormones, Very Cool: Why Your Body Decided Middle Age Was the Perfect Time to ExpandCongratulations, you survived your twenties, powered through your thirties, and your reward is a metabolism that has apparently gone into witness protection. Nobody told you that simply existing after forty would require a completely different operating manual, and yet here we are, buying pants with "comfort waistbands" and calling it self-care.The science is as delightful as you'd expect: declining estrogen, tanking testosterone, and a thyroid that's essentially on vacation are conspiring in real time to redistribute your body in directions you never requested. Your muscle mass is ghosting you, your cortisol is throwing a party, and your fat cells got the memo to settle permanently around your midsection.Itchy & Bitchy is the podcast for anyone who has ever felt dismissed, misdiagnosed, or gaslit by a broken medical system.  From gut health and hormone health to autoimmune disease and chronic pain, we investigate what science actually says. We examine functional medicine, holistic health, and alternative medicine with the same skeptical If it's pseudoscience, we'll call it. If it's medical gaslighting, patient advocacy failure, or misdiagnosis we'll call that too. For chronic illness warriors, self-advocacy seekers, and wellness skeptics WE OFFER  No filters. No BS. Just the truth your doctor didn't have time to tell you.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/itchy-bitchy-podcast--4303608/support.Itchy & Bitchy: Have you felt dismissed, misdiagnosed, or gaslit by a broken medical system.  From gut health, hormones, autoimmune disease, chronic pain, holistic health, and alternative medicine ... medical gaslighting, patient advocacy , or misdiagnosis we'll call that too.  For chronic illness warriors, self-advocacy seekers: WE OFFER  No BS