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680: You Are Not Broken: Why Women Need Testosterone to Feel Strong, Sexy & Energized with Dr. Kelly Casperson

September 16, 2025 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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Episode Summary

Feeling alone, dismissed, and broken during your perimenopause and menopause transition? Sadly, so many women do.

That’s why in this episode, we’re here to set the record straight. I’m sitting down with women’s health and sexual health expert Dr. Kelly Casperson, and let me tell you, she pulls no punches.

We’re talking the real truth about libido, hormone therapy (especially testosterone for women!), and how to finally have the right conversations with your doctor.

Dr. Casperson also busts myths around Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause and explains why so many of us feel isolated when these symptoms hit out of nowhere.

This episode is full of empowering tools and guidance to help you reclaim your health and confidence. Remember, you don’t have to navigate midlife changes alone!

Kelly Casperson

Dr. Kelly Casperson is a board-certified urologic surgeon and the CEO and founder of The Casperson Clinic, a practice dedicated to hormones and sex medicine. She’s also a renowned public speaker, sex educator, and the host of the top-ranking podcast You Are Not Broken. Dr. Casperson empowers women to take control of their health by tackling myths about desire and normalizing conversations around healthy, fulfilling sex. Her work provides essential education on hormones and midlife women’s health.

IN THIS EPISODE

How to recognize when you’re in perimenopause
Setting boundaries and prioritizing yourself and your health
Addressing the misconceptions and societal attitudes around perimenopause and menopause
Navigating sexual dysfunction and libido symptoms commonly experienced by women in midlife
How to approach the subject of testosterone for women with your doctor during menopause
Other beneficial hormone replacement therapy options
Why testosterone is a game-changer for your energy in midlife
About Dr. Casperson’s new book: The Menopause Moment

QUOTES

“Just because you’re really good at what you do doesn’t mean that’s what you should keep doing. And I think that’s the power of midlife– it’s this amazing opportunity to wake up.”

“There are days where I’m like, oh man. But, I recalibrate. I reset. And the thing I always tell myself is that tomorrow is another day.”

“A hundred percent of women have low testosterone after a certain age… and only about 20% of men are low producers, [yet] they have 20 [testosterone] products.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Dr. Kelly’s Podcast: You Are Not Broken

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Pre-order The Perimenopause Revolution book

Pre-order Dr. Kelly’s Upcoming book: The Menopause Moment HERE

Dr. Kelly’s Website

Dr. Kelly on Instagram

Dr. Kelly on YouTube

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641: The Truth About Testosterone For Women, Sexual Health, Libido And Advocating For Yourself with Dr. Kelly Casperson

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656: The Dangers Of NOT Prescribing Bioidentical HRT + Migraines, Testosterone and Mitigating Inflammation with Dr. Louise Newson

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678: How to Turn Perimenopause Into Your Metabolic Window of Opportunity + My Simple Daily Protocol To Feel Amazing

September 9, 2025 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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Episode Summary

Feeling like your energy, vitality, and even your spark are slipping away without warning? You’re not alone!

As our hormones shift and metabolism changes, so many of us in midlife feel like we’re quickly losing momentum—and no one ever gave us a playbook for it.

That’s why in this episode, I’m breaking down what’s really happening in your body, connecting the dots between your symptoms and your future health, and giving you the tools you need to feel like YOU in perimenopause.

We’ll talk about why advocating for yourself is more important than ever, and how simple daily strategies can support your brain and metabolism for the long term.

Because here’s the truth: you deserve to feel in control and confident in this season of life!

Plus, you won’t want to miss the latest scoop on my countless FREE bonuses you’ll get when you grab my new book, The Perimenopause Revolution.

Tune in here so we can reclaim your health and energy—together!

IN THIS EPISODE

The benefits of optimizing your metabolic and brain health
Understanding cellular energy and metabolism in perimenopause
5 core reasons women struggle in perimenopause
How often you should be getting routine labs and what they can tell you about your metabolism
How movement can mitigate brain-related symptoms
Why meals, stress, and sleep affect your daily energy
All about The Perimenopause Revolution and your FREE bonuses!

QUOTES

“I believe a big part of our midlife journey involves creating daily habits that support and optimize our cellular energy, whether that is our brain health or our heart health, or even our bones, our gut, and our immune system.”

“It’s not about perfection because life just doesn’t work like that. It’s about being strategic, it’s about being sustainable, and it’s about being hormone smart.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Pre-order The Perimenopause Revolution book HERE with over $700 worth of FREE bonuses included (meal plans, recipes, workouts, lab ranges, cycle changes, and a symptom tracker… and so much more!)

Get my FREE Metabolic Assessment guide HERE

Midlife Metabolism and Hormone Reset Course

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The Best Probiotic for Women 35+ (And Why Your Gut Health Holds the Key to Hormone Balance)

August 24, 2025 in Energy & Fatigue, Self-Care, Sleep, Supplements, Women’s Health, Women’s Hormones 0

New Year’s Resolutions are hard to stick to. But women’s health expert Dr. Mariza has 5 game-changing healthy habits that you can make Resolutions to ensure 2024 is your best year yet. In this blog, she shares exactly how to add these 5 habits to your daily life, so you too can have your best year to date.

671: Perimenopause Meets Chronic Illness: What Women Really Need to Heal Now with Dr. Jessica Drummond

August 15, 2025 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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Episode Summary

Are you someone trying to manage perimenopause or menopause while ALSO dealing with frustrating chronic illness symptoms?

In this episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Dr. Jessica Drummond—clinical nutritionist, physical therapist, and board-certified health coach—who has spent over 25 years helping women navigate the tangled intersection of hormones, immune health, and chronic illness.

We dive into what to do when your perimenopause symptoms blur into post-viral syndromes, autoimmune flares, chronic fatigue, and more.

Dr. Jessica shares how to discover when there’s something deeper going on—and how to uncover the real root causes of your symptoms.

Plus, she offers practical, science-backed strategies to support your hormones, immune system, and energy levels, even if you’ve felt stuck for years.

Tune in to feel empowered AND educated on your midlife symptoms!

Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC

Dr. Jessica Drummond is the founder and CEO of The Integrative Women’s Health Institute. She has 25 years of clinical experience as a licensed physical therapist, licensed clinical nutritionist, and board-certified health coach working with women who battle chronic pain, illnesses, and post-viral syndromes. Her integrative approach helps her patients overcome hormonal imbalances and chronic pain conditions. Dr. Drummond was educated at the University of Virginia, Emory University, Duke Integrative Medicine, and Maryland University of Integrative Health.

IN THIS EPISODE

Dr. Drummond’s journey with chronic illness in perimenopause
How viral illnesses like COVID impact hormones, and particularly the health of middle-aged women
How Dr. Drummond’s time in Europe impacted her health
Distinguishing illness symptoms from perimenopause symptoms
Non-negotiable habits for improving midlife health and energy
How to prioritize yourself in perimenopause and menopause

QUOTES

“85% of women in perimenopause also have other chronic illnesses; endometriosis, autoimmune disease, pain syndromes, PCOS, chronic concussions, diabetes…”

“I always say this is kind of the only time in life you get to slow down for a minute. I highly suggest hiring a coach… You probably never had this opportunity to lead from your desires.”

“You’re in perimenopause. You have a lot going on physiologically. You have a lot going on in your career, your parenting, but also your decisions aren’t exactly your own. I feel like for me, they’ve always been integrated with at least my husband and my kids… so you also have to deepen your skillset of relationships, of listening, of prioritizing people’s desires and needs.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Integrative Women’s Health Institute Website

Dr. Jessica Drummond’s Free workshop for women’s health and wellness professionals

Integrative Women’s Health Institute on Instagram

Pre-order my new book: The Perimenopause Revolution

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591: Post Viral Syndromes, Your Immune System, and Your Hormones in Midlife with Dr. Jessica Drummond

#648: This Changes Everything: The Perimenopause Revolution Every Woman Needs Now

#392: How to Live with a Chronic Illness and Ways to Bring Awareness to Endometriosis and Autoimmune Conditions with Jenneh Rishe

#609: Non-Negotiable Advice I Would Give My Early Perimenopausal Self

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669: Why Your Skin Is Breaking Out Again: Healing Hormonal Acne in Perimenopause with Katie Stewart

August 8, 2025 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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Episode Summary

Wondering why your teenage acne seems to be coming back in full force during midlife?

This week, Registered Holistic Nutritionist Katie Stewart joins the podcast to dive deep into the hidden causes of adult acne. Her method, The Clear Skin Solution, has helped women all over the world heal their skin from the inside out.

We’re talking about the root causes of frustrating adult-onset acne like gut imbalances, sluggish detox pathways, hormone fluctuations, and emotional stress, especially in perimenopause and menopause. Katie breaks down why your skin is reacting this way and what you can do to actually fix it—naturally and effectively.

It isn’t about covering up your skin and symptoms; it’s about true, lasting healing!

Check out this conversation and get your skin– and whole body– back in balance.

Katie Stewart

Katie Stewart is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and the founder of Katie Stewart Wellness, where she helps women clear chronic acne by healing from the inside out. Through her signature method, The Clear Skin Solution, and co-hosting the #1 Nutrition Podcast on Apple, The Clear Skin Chronicles, Katie guides women worldwide through personalized whole-body support to help them feel amazing in their skin again.

IN THIS EPISODE

Katie’s battle with hormonal acne and how she overcame it
Why adult acne shows up (or comes back) in your 40s, 50s or 60s
The 5 acne clearing pillars to address the root cause of your acne
How gut issues and hormone shifts trigger acne later in life
The inside-out approach for helping women get clear skin after 40
Managing stress to overcome hormonal imbalances and acne
Tips for a mindful, hydrating, and SAFE daily skincare routine
Habits and small wins to help clear your skin in the long term

QUOTES

“We have worked with over 3000 women across the world, and we have not seen a single woman out of those thousands have the exact same combination of imbalances in the body.”

“This is why digestion is super critical because it’s opening up those pathways and allowing us to get rid of things, but also absorb the things that we need.”

“Stress is that silent killer. I know stress is at the core root of acne or most diseases in the body.”