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683: Aging in Reverse: How Women Over 40 Can Boost Energy, Lose Weight & Rewrite Their Story with Natalie Jill

September 26, 2025 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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Episode Summary

In today’s world of endless diets, supplement options, hormone replacements, and exercise fads, it’s so easy to overdo it without ever addressing the true root causes of your symptoms.

That’s why in this episode, I’ve invited health expert Natalie Jill to help strip things back to the basics.

We’re tackling common midlife struggles like weight gain and fatigue, reminding you that less is often more and the foundations of health—like sleep, movement, mindset, and nourishment—are the real game-changers.

Natalie doesn’t shy away from the tough questions and is bringing a no-nonsense perspective that will get you rethinking your habits.

It’s time to re-write your story after 40 so you can feel empowered, energized, and intentional every single day.

Tune into this episode to cut through the noise and start focusing on what really matters for your health and longevity!

Natalie Jill

Natalie Jill is a high-performance coach dedicated to helping women age in reverse and level up their lives. She’s created a globally recognized brand with over 2.5 million social media followers worldwide, and she has two best-selling books– her most recent called Aging in Reverse.

IN THIS EPISODE

Natalie’s transformative health journey in midlife
The importance of gut health and minimizing exposure to toxins
Why “more” isn’t always better
Foundational habits for maintaining energy in midlife
Diving into deeper potential sources of your inflammation issues
What it means to be your own “health detective”
Undrestanding toxin testing
Top diet and lifestyle tips for fat loss and energy

QUOTES

“If your gut is not operating right, then nothing you do is gonna operate, right? If you don’t have a healthy working gut, it doesn’t matter what hormone replacements you slap on, it doesn’t matter how you’re eating. It doesn’t matter what you think you’re doing detox wise, if your gut is not cleaning things out, we’ve got a problem.”

“If you are doing all the right things and you are pulling all the levers and yet you’re still not feeling well, it’s time to go deep and see what’s really going on.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

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Natalie’s Website

Natalie’s Podcast: Midlife Conversations

Natalie’s Facebook

Natalie’s Instagram

Learn more about Natalie’s signature program: Total Body Thrive HERE

Order Natalie Jill’s book: Aging in Reverse

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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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679: This Is Why You’re Aging Faster (And How To Beat Disease Before It Begins) with Dr. Darshan Shah

September 12, 2025 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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Episode Summary

Ready to not only live longer, but to live BETTER?

In this episode, I’m joined by longevity expert Dr. Shah, where we dive into his journey in functional medicine and how he’s dedicated his career to educating patients on optimizing their healthspan.

Dr. Shah breaks down the four key pillars of longevity that he uses in his practice to help his patients combat disease and illness to live better, more fulfilling lives.

You’ll also learn simple, impactful lifestyle hacks—like eliminating ultra-processed foods, prioritizing self-care strategies, weaving in daily movement, and understanding how to balance stress and recovery.

From understanding crucial biomarkers to track in midlife, to demystifying peptides at a cellular level– Dr. Shah is here to offer science-backed tips that will truly move the needle in helping you feel your best for years to come. Tune in here!

Darshan Shah, MD

Dr. Darshan Shah is a health and wellness specialist, board-certified surgeon, published author, and founder of Next Health, the world’s first and largest Health Optimization and Longevity clinic. As a Longevity Medicine specialist, he’s worked with thousands of patients to help optimize their well-being and extend their healthspan. Dr. Shah earned his medical degree at the age of 21, becoming one of the youngest doctors in the US. He continued his training at the Mayo Clinic, opened medical/surgical centers throughout California, started four other companies in the Health and Wellness space, and has published a book. Dr. Shah’s passion is educating people on the topics of adding healthspan to your lifespan.

IN THIS EPISODE

Dr. Shah’s journey to becoming a longevity expert
The importance of finding time in a busy schedule for self-care
All about Dr. Shah’s functional medicine company, Next Health
Simple ways to add movement to your day
Defining longevity and how to optimize your life span
The 4 key pillars of longevity
Key biomarkers of health to track in your 40s and beyond
How your gut microbiome impacts your overall health
What are peptides, and how can they benefit you?
Dr. Shah’s top lifestyle tips to truly move the needle for your health

QUOTES

“The elimination of ultra-processed food will move the needle more than anything else you could potentially put into your body.”

“Now people have access to their data, but step two is having personal responsibility to understand what that data means, why it’s important, and following it yourself.”

“There’s a balance that our biology needs to live under. It needs to have some stress, and it needs to have time to relax. It needs to have heavy exercise, but it also needs to have just light movement… You have to find where that balance lies in your own system and it’s always going to be changing. And you’re not going to know this until you check some of these biomarkers.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Dr. Shah’s FREE guide to biomarkers

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Dr. Shah’s Website

Next Health Website

Dr. Shah on Instagram

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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

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Midlife Metabolism and Hormone Reset Course

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674: Invisible ADHD: The Real Reason So Many Smart Women Are Misdiagnosed And How to Finally Get Answers with Shanna Pearson

August 26, 2025 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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Episode Summary

What if you’ve been misdiagnosed or mismedicated for your symptoms, and it took until reaching midlife to figure it out?

That’s exactly what happened with today’s podcast guest, ADHD expert Shanna Pearson, so she’s here to shed light on the real reasons so many women are misdiagnosed for so much of their lives.

We dive into how ADHD symptoms can mimic other mental health conditions like anxiety and depression, making it even harder for women to get the right diagnosis and support.

Together, we explore why we as women don’t always “fit the mold” of ADHD and how cultural expectations have kept our symptoms invisible for too long. Plus, you’ll get top tips for managing symptoms of overwhelm and hyperactivity at any stage of life.

Tune in to make the most of your midlife, and to ensure you’re getting the care and support you need to thrive!

Shanna Pearson

Shanna Pearson is Founder and Director of Expert ADHD Coaching, the world’s largest one-on-one ADHD coaching company, which has administered successful coaching sessions for tens of thousands of clients. Shanna struggled with her own ADHD without realizing it for most of her life, so she now helps others navigate their ADHD diagnoses with ease and confidence. Her new book, Invisible ADHD, offers over 100 proven tools uniquely tailored for the ADHD brain that have transformed thousands of lives over 20+ years.

IN THIS EPISODE

Helping women prioritize taking care of their mental health
Addressing the lack of research on women with ADHD
Gaining agency over your symptoms and tips on advocating to your doctor to get what you deserve
Telltale signs you may have ADHD and have been misdiagnosed
Setting boundaries and staying in alignment with your values
Why so many women realize they have ADHD in midlife
Recommendations for navigating a new ADHD diagnosis
Top tools that help make your life easier when dealing with overwhelm, hyperactivity, or other common symptoms of ADHD

QUOTES

“A lot of women with ADHD and other challenges, even if it’s just major hormonal shifts, are being diagnosed or misdiagnosed with depression and anxiety, and then they’re being mismedicated.”

“They’re doing different things for women–a lot of that is internal. So they could be sitting there staring right at you and thinking about something completely different than what you’re talking about. It’s more about an internal hyperactivity versus an external hyperactivity.”

“Now we’re going through a phase of our life where there’s even less dopamine in an already dopamine-deficient brain. So whatever you’ve been able to manage is now basically feeling like it’s falling apart. And it happens quickly.”