We covered: My personal experience getting started with menopause How to decide when to get help How do you know if you’re in perimenopause How to find a menopause doctor Questions you must ask the doctor Questions the doctor must ask you What happens when ovarian hormones decline Risks of not treating hormone deficiency How and where to apply hormones Menopause treatments to avoid Oral vs transdermal estrogen How to initiate shared informed decision making Steps to take before you leave the appointment Do you need to test and if so, what? Women’s International Ph ..read more

We covered: Menopause treatment in Europe and particularly in Holland Which countries in Europe are more progressive Menopause guidelines and doctor training in Europe The attitudes of women and practitioners (GPs) toward HRT in Europe What our guest is going to do with the 7 million euro grant for menopause research and how she got it. What hot flashes put us more at risk for Mental health and menopause Tips on how to ease through menopause and lower the symptoms How women differ from men in medicine and what needs to change in the curriculum and in the workplace in Europe ..read more

We cover: What happens to the brain with and without hormones What women feel during perimenopause that may be related to the brain The impact of estrogen on memory, cognition and comprehension Does progesterone or progestin help or hurt the brain Can you reverse dementia? How to become a superager What can and cannot hormone therapy do for brain health Top tips on how to prevent dementia What the latest research shows about women’s brain health The one menopause symptom you never heard about (and need to know) Dr. Fiona Lovely is a women’s health expert with specialties ..read more

We covered: Supraphysiologic dosing - good or bad? What is the optimal dosing of hormones? What we need to know about low vs optimal dosing of hormones Is there any sense to cycle progesterone? What research says about hormones and what we need to look out for Why some women gain weight on HRT and how to avoid it Perimenopausal dosing of HRT vs Post-menopausal dosing  Where are the gaps in current research on menopause hormone therapy what areas need more investigation to provide clearer guidance for practitioners and patients? Felice Gersh, M.D. is a multi-award winni ..read more

We cover: Testosterone myths and truths When and if to take testosterone How testosterone is prescribed. Risks vs benefits DHEA vs testosterone cream How to really test for testosterone Injectables vs pellets vs creams Alternatives to testosterone therapy for bones, muscles and libido Prolactin, SHBG and albumin levels for testosterone Symptoms of testosterone insufficiency and overdose Dr. Doug Lucas is a double board certified physician. He completed his foundational training at Stanford University and then started a traditional orthopedic surgery practice in Durango, CO ..read more

This is a two part series where we cover the changes in body composition during the menopause transition and my personal routine. Listen to Part 1 first right here.    What we cover: How I maintain body composition while treating osteoarthritis Exercise and my personal fitness goals Hypertrophy vs Strength vs power What your movements of choice depend on A pillar of longevity and biohack no one talks about What I generally recommend and what I actually do The importance of play and strong resting Are fitness trackers and biofeedback necessary? Fatigue and how to ove ..read more

We cover: Testosterone myths and truths When and if to take testosterone How testosterone is prescribed. Risks vs benefits DHEA vs testosterone cream How to really test for testosterone Injectables vs pellets vs creams Alternatives to testosterone therapy for bones, muscles and libido Prolactin, SHBG and albumin levels for testosterone Symptoms of testosterone insufficiency and overdose Dr. Doug Lucas is a double board certified physician. He completed his foundational training at Stanford University and then started a traditional orthopedic surgery practice in Durango, CO ..read more

Today we have my menopause bestie Karen Martel. Our first interview was back in August 2023. And then another in March this year. We covered so much – hormone therapy, struggles with weight loss, peptides, nutrition, DIM, estrogen metabolism and so much more.. This time we take a deeper dive and discuss statistics around the globe for hormone therapy use, the costs, estradiol and skin health, testosterone alternatives for libido and more. Karen is on a mission to help women in this phase of life.  She is not only a Certified Hormone Specialist, but she is also a Transformational Nutrition ..read more

Today we have my menopause bestie Karen Martel. Our first interview was back in August 2023. And then another in March this year. We covered so much – hormone therapy, struggles with weight loss, peptides, nutrition, DIM, estrogen metabolism and so much more.. This time we take a deeper dive and discuss statistics around the globe for hormone therapy use, the costs, estradiol and skin health, testosterone alternatives for libido and more. Karen is on a mission to help women in this phase of life.  She is not only a Certified Hormone Specialist, but she is also a Transformational Nutrition ..read more

This is a two part series where we cover the changes in body composition during the menopause transition and my personal routine. Listen to Part 1 first right here.    What we cover: How I maintain body composition while treating osteoarthritis Exercise and my personal fitness goals Hypertrophy vs Strength vs power What your movements of choice depend on A pillar of longevity and biohack no one talks about What I generally recommend and what I actually do The importance of play and strong resting Are fitness trackers and biofeedback necessary? Fatigue and how to ove ..read more