Check out this mini-episode on how the hormonal shifts of perimenopause may impact facial hair, skin and nails. We discuss the why, the how and the what to do about it (if you want to do anything at all…)
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Check out this mini-episode on how the hormonal shifts of perimenopause may impact facial hair, skin and nails. We discuss the why, the how and the what to do about it (if you want to do anything at all…)
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Join me as I review one of the most underappreciated body changes of perimenopause - pain! Yay! In this episode we talk about how the shifting hormones of perimenopause can alter our pain perception, cause new pain syndromes to start and/or worsen existing pain patterns. Most folks don’t realize this is totally a thing. Take a listen to learn more and dig into some possible strategies for addressing these changes.
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In this Hot Flash, we do a quick and dirty overview of one of the most serious perimenopausal symptoms - heavy menstrual flow. We define what constitutes too much bleeding, when to be concerned and what to do about it.
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In this episode we review the many modalities of Traditional Chinese Medicine - acupuncture, herbs, nutrition and lifestyle with my good friend Jessica Goodman - https://www.jessicagoodman.com/about. This conversation should be helpful for everyone from the acu-curious to the TCM expert. I love Jessica’s approach to medicine - blending intuition with multiple modalities to create effective patient-centered care.
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In this episode I chat with Dr. Jody Shevins (jodykshevins.com) - a naturopathic doctor who has been in practice since 1984. What I love about Dr. Shevins is her pragmatic approach to health care. We review what naturopathic tools are most effective for perimenopause, how to build the best approach for individual patients and how to focus on preventative medicine to extend the healthspan.
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Welcome to a very special episode of The Change - where I chat with my two BFFs for life - April Axe Charmane and Naomi Maestas. We talk about it all - dating during perimenopasue, vaginl pH, changing intergenerational narratives around aging and more! Between the three of us we have a rich and varied lived experience and this conversation illuminates the importance of community and conversation during this (and any!) phase of life.
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My first interview is with Dr. Gretchen Frey an OB/GYN with a specialty in sexual health and hormone therapy. We had so much great content we split our convo into 2 parts. Part 2 goes deep into hormone therapy as a treatment option for perimenopausal symptoms. I love this talk because I think folks are sometimes overly worried when it comes to the safety of hormone therapy and other times expect too much from the treatment results. Hormone therapy is neither magical silver bullet, nor is it unsafe for all. Like most therapies it can be a great layer when used for the right person at the right time in the context of a holistic plan.
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My first interview is with Dr. Gretchen Frey an OB/GYN with a specialty in sexual health and hormone therapy. We had so much great content we split our convo into 2 parts. In part 1, we dive into vaginal dryness, libido, treating painful penetrative intercourse and more. In my experience concerns with vaginal/vulvar symptoms top the list of fears around aging - so please listen because treatment options are available and work extremely well!
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This episode reviews the foundational health habits that can scaffold and support folks as they are navigating perimenopause. It is chock-full of resources from product recommendations to educational websites and research articles.
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Welcome to our inaugural episode - an in-depth look at the physiology of ovulation and how that changes during perimenopause. In order to understand the hows and whys of perimenopause, it can be helpful to understand what happens during a typical ovulatory cycle and then how that shifts over time. This is likely our most technical episode - so feel free to listen a few times if the science of the ovulatory cycle is new to you!
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Hey friends, are you over 35? Is your body doing weird stuff and no one can tell you why? Have you looked for answers on the internet or in your doctor's office and are more confused than ever? Maybe your menstrual cycle is all over the place or your anxiety is at a million. Perhaps you're a bit more depressed, forgetful or foggy. Do you happen to be waking up in the middle of the night, sweaty and confused? In general, have you found yourself wondering, "what in the actual fuck is happening here?" If so, you may be in perimenopause. Don't know what that means? No problem. Totally freaked out by the word menopause? You're in the right place. Welcome to The Change, a podcast for people who are interested in learning more about the perimenopausal process and the changes that go along with it including mental, physical, emotional, cultural, and spiritual. People do not understand perimenopause. There's a black box around this important piece of the lifecycle and as a result, people are confused, apprehensive, scared and potentially dreading not only the transition, but the rich years that come after it. Spoiler alert. It doesn't have to be that way. Learn more about Dr. Catlin O’Connor, her new podcast and what inspired her to create this resource for folks in their 30s and 40s.
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Hey friends, are you over 35? Is your body doing weird stuff and no one can tell you why? Have you looked for answers on the internet or in your doctor's office and are more confused than ever? Maybe your menstrual cycle is all over the place or your anxiety is at a million. Perhaps you're a bit more depressed, forgetful or foggy. Do you happen to be waking up in the middle of the night, sweaty and confused? In general, have you found yourself wondering, "what in the actual fuck is happening here?" If so, you may be in perimenopause. Don't know what that means? No problem. Totally freaked out by the word menopause? You're in the right place. Welcome to The Change, a podcast for people who are interested in learning more about the perimenopausal process and the changes that go along with it including mental, physical, emotional, cultural, and spiritual. People do not understand perimenopause. There's a black box around this important piece of the lifecycle and as a result, people are confused, apprehensive, scared and potentially dreading not only the transition, but the rich years that come after it. Spoiler alert. It doesn't have to be that way.
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