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724: Age Like A Girl: Why Midlife Women Stop Shrinking and Start Leading with Dr. Mindy Pelz

February 26, 2026 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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Episode Summary

“There’s no better human on the planet to stand up for herself once she realizes how powerful she is than a menopausal woman.”

Wise words spoken by the wonderful Dr. Mindy Pelz, who joins the podcast to unpack what’s quietly shaping how we as women see ourselves, our bodies, and our worth.

We explore how unresolved trauma biology impacts longevity, influencing everything from nervous system regulation to autoimmunity and cardiovascular health, especially in the post-menopausal years.

This conversation validates what so many women are feeling right now: a shared awakening and a call to speak up and come together. Dr. Pelz reminds us that you can lead change without traumatizing your nervous systems.

You’ll hear some empowering ways to alchemize frustration and grief into meaningful action through community and connection.

Tune in here to join the conversation and learn to stand up for yourself in midlife and beyond!

Mindy Pelz

Dr. Mindy Pelz is a New York Times bestselling author and a globally recognized voice in women’s health, hormones, and aging. Her bestselling books, including her newest – Age Like A Girl– teach women how to sync with their hormones, harness the power of fasting, and age with strength and purpose. Through her top-rated The Resetter Podcast and YouTube channel, Dr. Mindy is leading a movement to reframe menopause as a time of awakening and help women step into the most powerful chapter of their lives.

IN THIS EPISODE

1. The biology of trauma and its impact on women

2. Addressing the patriarchal system in health care

3. Tapping into your intuition, especially in perimenopause

4. Rewriting the narrative in midlife and showing up for yourself

5. Qualities to look for in a doctor and how to best advocate for yourself

6. Tips for owning your power amid the chaos going on today

7. Having the hard conversations and coming together as strong, powerful women in midlife

8. All you can gain from Dr. Mindy’s new book: Age Like a Girl

QUOTES

“When you look at your health, you also need to look at your friend group. You need to look at your home environment. You need to look at the messaging you’re allowing into your brain. All of this really matters to the feminine body.”

“This rewire that happens at menopause is for our benefit because we can finally stand up for ourselves, we can gather with other women. This is the evolutionary explanation of menopause.”

“In all the research I’ve done on menopause, there’s no better human on the planet to stand up for herself once she realizes how powerful she is than a menopausal woman.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Order my new book: The Perimenopause RevolutionHERE!

Order Dr. Mindy’s Book: Age Like a Girl HERE!

Dr. Mindy Pelz Website

The Resetter Podcast

Dr. Mindy on Socials:

Instagram

TikTok

YouTube

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705: You’re Not Fading — You’re Evolving: Redefining Menopause with Dr. Jessica Shepherd

December 23, 2025 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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Episode Summary

Perimenopause and menopause should be a time of possibility—not of decline.

Here to help me dive into this topic is renowned women’s health expert Dr. Jessica Shepherd, who shares how this powerful transition invites us to look inward and decide how we want to show up physically, emotionally, and metabolically as we age.

We explore the real hormonal changes happening in midlife and why this season can actually put you back in the driver’s seat of your health and wellbeing.

You’ll hear a refreshing, science-backed perspective on aging that challenges the old narrative, leaving you feeling confident and strong. Plus, you’ll hear our top non-negotiables and lifestyle recommendations to help you feel like your best self.

If you’re ready to redefine what midlife and longevity can look like for you, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in to thrive through perimenopause, menopause, and beyond!

Jessica Shepherd, MD, MBA, FACOG

Dr. Jessica Shepherd is a board-certified OB/GYN, Chief Medical Officer of Hers, and author of Generation M, the chart-topping book redefining women’s health. A leading voice in women’s wellness and longevity, she’s a regular on Good Morning America and frequently featured on The Today Show, CNN, LIVE with Kelly and Mark, Vogue, Cosmopolitan, and more. With a no-nonsense approach and deep medical expertise, she’s helping women cut through the noise, take control of their health, and feel their best at every stage of life.

IN THIS EPISODE

Lessons learned from navigating transitions in midlife
Non-negotiable health habits for perimenopause and beyond
Redefining menopause for our generation of women
Addressing the conversation of midlife hormone replacement
The neuroendocrine transition and what’s happening cognitively in perimenopause and menopause
Altering your emotional bandwidth in menopause
The importance of finding connection and community in midlife
Tips for staying grounded in a healthy routine and lifestyle
Where to get more of Dr. Shepperd & her book: Generation M

QUOTES

“In the perimenopausal space, it’s kind of like when your indicator comes on and says that you have low gas. And as you see that signal, the goal is [to] go refuel. Let me use this opportunity to go refuel. Perimenopause is the time to start getting some things in place to refuel: changing your diet, incorporating more protein, but also fiber. Looking at what you may be depleted in to refuel.”

“I want to really change that narrative of what we do for our health, how we think of ourselves in health, and start those conversations earlier.”

“I think resilience is key. But many times we have to practice it. We have to be expanded to come back, and if we don’t allow for that growth, then we are not resilient. And we know that mentally and emotionally and physically, the body is built to be resilient, but we have to teach it that as well.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Order my new book: The Perimenopause Revolution

Dr. Jessica Shepherd’s Website

Dr. Jessica Shepherd on Instagram

Modern Meno on Instagram

Order Dr. Shepherd’s Book on Amazon HERE

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689: The Hidden Brain Shift: Why Perimenopause Symptoms Start Earlier Than You Think

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704: Hormone Intelligence for Women in Midlife: How to Thrive Through Perimenopause with Dr. Aviva Romm

December 18, 2025 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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Episode Summary

Perimenopause and menopause can bring surprising changes to your brain—making multitasking even harder and emotional overwhelm way more real.

That’s why in this episode, women’s health expert Dr. Aviva Romm joins us to break down what’s really happening cognitively in midlife and how these shifts can be a normal, navigable transition.

Together, we’re debunking common perimenopause myths and unpacking how sleep, nutrition, exercise, and daily lifestyle choices can dramatically support your brain power and emotional resilience.

Dr. Romm shares her top practical tools that will help you feel clear, focused, and confident as your body evolves in midlife.

Ready to thrive—not just survive—through midlife and beyond?

Tune in now and discover how to support your brain and body so you can step into this next chapter feeling your best!

Aviva Romm, MD

Dr. Aviva Romm is a Yale-trained family physician, midwife, and herbalist who’s been a leading voice in women’s, maternal, and environmental health for over 35 years. She’s the author of nine books, including the landmark Botanical Medicine for Women’s Health, the New York Times bestseller Hormone Intelligence, and the forthcoming Force of Nature, a groundbreaking guide to perimenopause and menopause. Dr. Romm sees patients in New York, Massachusetts, and via telehealth. She also runs acclaimed online health programs and hosts the popular podcast On Health with Aviva Romm, empowering women worldwide.

IN THIS EPISODE

Navigating symptoms and changes in perimenopause
The cognitive emotional overwhelm that happens for women
Recognizing the common causes of midlife cognitive issues
The importance of advocating for yourself with your doctor
The massive benefits of sleep for cognitive functioning
Why you should focus on strength training in perimenopause
Creating your own community for perimenopause support
Debunking the myths and misinformation in the media around perimenopause and menopause

QUOTES

“So often sleep is disrupted by perimenopause and menopause. What a lot of women don’t realize is you can be having hot flashes but not consciously registering you’re having hot flashes. So a lot of women are being woken up by hot flashes they didn’t realize they were having.”

”We desperately need more practitioners who can answer those questions for women, whether it’s a more natural, holistic approach that does or doesn’t include hormone therapy, antidepressants, or any of the other things. Because the other problem is that these doctors are often doling out pharmaceuticals for sleep.”

”We now know that the impact of declining estrogen and progesterone on the brain [and] on the nervous system absolutely has an impact on anxiety, depression, and sleep.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Order my new book: The Perimenopause Revolution

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Dr. Aviva Romm’s Website

Dr. Aviva Romm on Instagram

Dr. Aviva Romm’s Podcast: On Health

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

December 2, 2025 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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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

What relationships and community in midlife should look like
How to use mindfulness to support changes in menopause
Mindful ways to manage anxiety rather than fighting against it
The uptick in early perimenopause and autoimmune disorders
Using mindfulness to shift the menopause narrative
What radical love looks like for a woman in midlife
Embracing change and your evolving identity in menopause
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

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.”