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699: Managing Anxiety and Identity in Midlife + Why You Need Community More Than Supplements with Rosie Acosta

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Episode Summary

Here’s your invitation to slow down, tune in, and truly support yourself through the midlife transition. 

Because all the changes in menopause, emotionally and physically, can seriously rock your identity. 

That’s why I’ve invited mindfulness expert Rosie Acosta on the podcast to explore the intersection of mindfulness and menopause, and how being in a community with other women can make this season of life feel less isolating and so much more empowering. 

Rosie shares how anxiety can become a messenger to your body rather than an enemy, and offers simple breathing techniques so you can feel grounded anytime, anywhere. 

Together, we redefine what womanhood and wellness look like in midlife and beyond—more connected and more intentional than ever.

Listen now to feel seen and inspired on your midlife journey!

Rosie Acosta

Rosie Acosta is a mindfulness teacher at Headspace and author of You Are Radically Loved: A Healing Journey to Self-Love. With over 20 years of study and a decade of teaching, she’s led transformative retreats, workshops, and teacher trainings worldwide. A devoted advocate for equity and intergenerational healing, she volunteers with the Re-Evolution Prison Project and is earning her Master’s in Clinical Psychology at Pepperdine. She’s also the host of The Radically Well Podcast. 

IN THIS EPISODE

  1. What relationships and community in midlife should look like 
  2. How to use mindfulness to support changes in menopause 
  3. Mindful ways to manage anxiety rather than fighting against it
  4. The uptick in early perimenopause and autoimmune disorders 
  5. Using mindfulness to shift the menopause narrative  
  6. What radical love looks like for a woman in midlife 
  7. Embracing change and your evolving identity in menopause 
  8. About Rosie’s Book: You Are Radically Loved

QUOTES

“As a perimenopause expert, it’s like a moving target. Something that worked one day might not work the next. I think if I had to give the people listening right now just one technique that works, it’s learning how to use your breath to ground, to create safety even if it’s just for a couple of minutes.”

“I think the more that we have conversations like this, the more normalized it will become, and the more normalized having these conversations will become. It gives us the empowerment and the invitation to ask questions, to ask our doctors to do the right types of tests, to get different opinions, to explore.”

“Radical love to me means embracing the whole of who you are.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Order Rosie’s book: YOU ARE RADICALLY LOVED HERE 

Order my new book: The Perimenopause Revolution

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Rosie on Instagram

Rosie Acosta on Substack

Check out Rosie’s Podcast: The Radically Well Podcast 

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

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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

  1. How to recognize when you’re in perimenopause 
  2. Setting boundaries and prioritizing yourself and your health 
  3. Addressing the misconceptions and societal attitudes around perimenopause and menopause 
  4. Navigating sexual dysfunction and libido symptoms commonly experienced by women in midlife
  5. How to approach the subject of testosterone for women with your doctor during menopause 
  6. Other beneficial hormone replacement therapy options 
  7. Why testosterone is a game-changer for your energy in midlife 
  8. 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

Use code ENERGIZED and get 10% off on your first Troscriptions Order

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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664: The Hidden Reason You’re Exhausted: How to Fix Cortisol and Boost Stress Resilience in Perimenopause

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Episode Summary

Ever feel so depleted that even a full night of sleep doesn’t touch the exhaustion you’re carrying? I’ve been there, too. 

In this episode, I’m sharing the raw moment I found myself feeling this exact way– completely overwhelmed and totally disconnected. 

If you’re navigating perimenopause or menopause and feel like your stress is out of control, this conversation is for you. We’re unpacking why the bone-deep exhaustion, brain fog, and lack of capacity you feel aren’t just about aging—they’re signals that your cortisol levels and stress response system are maxed out, leaving you in survival mode. 

I’ll break down what I’ve learned about reversing your stress response naturally, even in the busiest seasons of life. We’ll explore simple, science-backed steps to help you step out of over-efficiency mode and reclaim your calm, clarity, and joy

Ready to feel like YOU again, even in the chaos of midlife transitions? Don’t miss this episode! 

IN THIS EPISODE

  1. Why so many of us live in survival mode during midlife 
  2. Hormone fluctuation and its impact on cortisol regulation 
  3. Understanding the physiology of your stress response system 
  4. The link between cortisol and weight gain 
  5. My favorite cortisol resetting rituals 
  6. Habits to implement to reverse the stress response system 

QUOTES

90% of the time, we’re solving all the problems, we’re holding it all together. We’re over-efforting, overproducing. We’re productive machines… and that primary hormone that we hear a lot about is gonna be cortisol.”

“Cortisol is just a hormone that’s responding to the environment and to how I’m living my life. So we have to look at how we live our life and how we shift the way we live our life so we’re not having this crazy response.”

“How you live your life is how you live your day, and how you live your day is how you start your day.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Dr. Mariza Instagram: DM me / tag your self-care moment @drmariza  

Pre-order The Perimenopause Revolution and claim your free bonuses HERE! 

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#661: When ‘Normal’ Isn’t Normal: How to Be Heard (and Taken Seriously) at the Doctor’s Office

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Episode Summary

Have you recently left your doctor’s office feeling more confused than when you walked in? 

Or finally worked up the courage to share the brain fog, crushing fatigue, or unexplainable mood swings—only to get brushed off with: “It’s just part of getting older”? 

I see you—because I was you—and I know how frustrating and lonely it can feel to navigate midlife changes when so few doctors truly understand what’s happening in your body. 

In this empowering episode, we dive into how to be heard at the doctor’s office during perimenopause and menopause, what to track before your appointment, the right questions to ask, and the signs it might be time to find a new provider. 

You deserve answers. You deserve care that sees the whole you. And you deserve to walk out of your appointments with clarity and a plan to feel your best. 

Tune in to this episode to reclaim your voice and your power in this beautiful season of life!

IN THIS EPISODE

  1. Navigating the knowledge gap in women’s health care 
  2. Tips for confidently advocating for yourself to your doctor 
  3. Addressing common symptoms in midlife and menopause
  4. Questions to ask your doctor and labs you should test for 
  5. Finding a functional medicine doctor who will hear you out 
  6. My FREE perimenopause survival guide and more about my upcoming book: The Perimenopause Revolution 

QUOTES

“Even today, the average woman waits 7 to 10 years for a proper diagnosis of conditions like Hashimoto’s and other autoimmune issues.”

“If you feel dismissed, it’s okay to find another provider. I know this can feel daunting, but your health and your quality of life is on the line. You deserve a provider who listens.”

“There are so many doctors and providers out there like me who care deeply, who understand what it’s like to be going through this transition, what it’s like to be a woman navigating the world, particularly the healthcare system, and what it’s like to struggle with symptoms, and you just desperately want answers to feel better again.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Grab the FREE Thriving in Perimenopause Guide HERE! 

Preorder my new book: The Perimenopause Revolution HERE and get instant access to over $500 worth of bonuses!

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655: The Hidden Truth About Perimenopause That No One’s Talking About (And Why It Changes Everything About How You Age)

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EPISODE SUMMARY

If you’ve started to feel blindsided [and totally frustrated!] by energy crashes, brain fog, or mood swings in midlife, you’re not alone.

But here’s what no one’s talking about… this isn’t something to ignore or just power through. Perimenopause in midlife is a MASSIVE transition. 

And the choices you make right NOW will determine your health for the next 40+ years. 

In this episode, I’m sharing some science-backed strategies straight from my new book, The Perimenopause Revolution, to help you reclaim your energy, feel more like yourself again, and confidently navigate this powerful midlife transition. 

We’re diving into the surprising connections between your current symptoms and your long-term health, why consistency matters more than perfection, and how to future-proof your body with smart, supportive habits. 

Don’t let another day go by accepting less than you deserve. Listen here for all my tips and join the thousands of women who are already transforming their midlife experience with my perimenopause Freebies!

IN THIS EPISODE

  • The drastic changes we go through during perimenopause 
  • The knowledge gap in women’s health research 
  • How your choices now impact the quality of the rest of your life
  • How your hormones can bottom out during perimenopause 
  • Essential biomarkers to monitor in perimenopause and beyond 
  • Non-negotiable lifestyle strategies for optimal health
  • How to Pre-order The Menopause Revolution book and get tons of FREE bonuses!

QUOTES

“Once you understand what’s happening in your body during this profound transition… You can transform perimenopause from something that happens to you to something you navigate with power, knowledge, and most importantly, the right support.”

“8 out of 10 of the most common perimenopausal symptoms are brain-related. We’re talking sleep issues, brain fog, rage, mood swings, irritability, night sweats, zero stress tolerance, mental fatigue, anxiety, hot flashes…”

“It’s everything you need to get the results that you deserve. Perimenopause isn’t the beginning of your decline. It’s your wake-up call to step into the most vibrant, confident, unapologetic version of yourself for the next 40+ years.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Pre-order The Perimenopause Revolution HERE

Dr. Mariza on Facebook 

Thriving in Perimenopause FREE Survival Guide

Melani Sanders We Do No Care Club on TikTok

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