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727: The Missing Link in Perimenopause: How to Rebuild Energy, Resilience & Hormonal Harmony with Dr. Deanna Minich

March 10, 2026 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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Episode Summary

Midlife is a time for rebirth… a time to come into who you truly are.

In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with the brilliant Dr. Deanna Minich to dive into how this stage of life can bring you to the best version of yourself after years of balancing roles, expectations, and responsibilities.

Dr. Minich shares why midlife is the perfect time to rediscover your voice, clarify your needs, and define your non-negotiables so you can live the next chapter on your own terms.

We’re reframing menopause not as an ending, but as the beginning of a powerful second half of life filled with purpose and authenticity.

Ready to reclaim your energy and step into midlife with clarity and confidence? Tune in here!

Deanna Minich, PhD, MS, CNS, IFMCP

Deanna Minich is a nutrition scientist, international lecturer, educator, and author with over 25 years of experience in academia and in the food and dietary supplement industries. She’s the Chief Science Officer at Symphony Natural Health, and has written seven books and over 50 scientific publications. Her work aims to help others live well by using therapeutic lifestyle changes that impact their physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health.

IN THIS EPISODE

Uncommon signs that you’re entering perimenopause
The importance of musculoskeletal strength in midlife
What’s really going on with female hormones in perimenopause
Setting boundaries in midlife in your relationships and career
Balancing lifestyle changes and hormone replacement therapy for optimal results
How to navigate stress and manage your nervous system
Finding your authentic self in perimenopause and beyond
How to connect with Dr. Deanna for more midlife expertise

QUOTES

“I think it’s a really powerful system and I think the best thing for women, no matter if you’re going through perimenopause, you’re just about to enter, or even if you’re post, it’s really connecting into that wisdom within that we have as the endocrine system.”

“There’s no way I could ever do women’s health on my own. I want to be connected to a collaborative, to a team, to other people in the space where we rise together and we really get the message out. So that’s what I’ve been doing.”

“Here’s the message for women: we all need a way to bring ourselves into better coherence, better emotional, mental status, like where we feel in the zone.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

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Dr. Deanna’s Website

Dr. Deanna on Instagram

Dr. Deanna on Facebook

Symphony Natural Health Website

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725: Exhausted, Wired & Not Yourself? The Hormone Havoc Causing Midlife Burnout with Dr. Amy Shah

March 3, 2026 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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Episode Summary

It can take about 4 to 6 doctor’s visits for women’s symptoms to finally be connected to perimenopause and menopause.

So how do you know you’re entering this massive transition?

In today’s episode, I’m joined by women’s health and nutrition expert Dr. Amy Shah for a deep dive into midlife transitions and why our healthcare system still struggles to make these critical links.

Dr. Shah shares her own beautiful ascension, revealing how a season of life that can feel destabilizing is also deeply transformative. Through tips from her own experience combined with her well-rounded medical expertise, you’ll walk away with clarity and confidence.

We also talk about intentionality in midlife—how to navigate new opportunities, say yes to growth, and still carve out space for yourself.

If you’re ready to step into your next level with purpose and self-trust, tune in here!

Amy Shah, MD

Dr. Amy Shah is a double board-certified MD and nutritionist with training from Cornell, Columbia, and Harvard. She’s a gut-health expert, best-selling author, and worldwide educator in women’s health. She focuses on evidence-based research in women’s health and hormones, nutrition, fitness, and lifestyle medicine, helping people transform their health, digestion, and natural hormone balance. Her goal is to help you save yourself by prioritizing physical and mental health, even amidst the busiest of schedules.

IN THIS EPISODE

1. Tips for recognizing when you’re in perimenopause

2. Finding lifestyle strategies that work best for you in perimenopause

3. What changes in your body in midlife, and how to best show up in this new and different way

4. Changing your internal narrative and improving self-talk in perimenopause

5. The biggest things that should change in women’s modern medicine

6. How to move away from a place of fear and let go of holding back in midlife

7. Best tips for smoothly navigating the perimenopause transition

8. Where to get more of Dr. Amy’s best midlife recommendations

QUOTES

“Once I started doing that, it improved things so much. That cortisol strategy, the cortisol reset, that is what changed everything.”

“What’s taking me into the next phase of my life is that we don’t have a lot of time. We are allowed to fail. We are all imperfect, flawed people. And if you just give yourself permission to do things that you really want to do in this life, this is the time.”

“Go in with confidence, open eyes, and start doing things proactively because, like I said, your gut and your hormones are so connected that if you start improving your gut health, all of a sudden your brain health improves. Your hormone health is going to improve, and this rocky roller coaster of a transition will be so much smoother.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Dr. Amy’s Website

Dr. Amy’s Podcast: Save Yourself

Dr. Amy on Instagram

Dr. Amy’s YouTube Channel

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721: No, It’s Not All in Your Head: The Medical Truth About Perimenopause with Dr. Jila Senemar

February 17, 2026 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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Episode Summary

What if midlife wasn’t a crisis to survive—but a turning point to optimize your health?

In this episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Dr. Jila Senemar, who breaks down what’s really happening in midlife and why preventative medicine is your greatest advantage.

Instead of waiting for a diagnosis, we explore why being proactive with your hormones, heart, brain, and metabolic health can change the trajectory of your next decades.

Dr. Jila reminds us that women’s health is rarely one-size-fits-all. Rather, it needs personalized, outside-the-box thinking. We talk about removing the shame, stigma, and outdated myths around perimenopause and menopause and celebrating this transition for what it truly is.

Tune in here for honest insight and practical lifestyle shifts to help you thrive in midlife!

Jila Senemar, MD, FACOG, MSCP

Dr. Jila Senemar is a board-certified OB/GYN with over 20 years of clinical experience. She’s a certified menopause specialist, longevity physician, and proud mom of three, who’s helped thousands of women feel strong and healthy at any age. Dr. Jila blends the best of conventional medicine with cutting-edge holistic solutions. Her individualized patient plans combine conventional gynecology practices with holistic care, prioritizing metabolic health, hormone optimization, and lifestyle redesign.

IN THIS EPISODE

1. Recognizing initial symptoms of perimenopause

2. The importance of prioritizing preventative medicine

3. Addressing the biggest myths around perimenopause

4. Supporting your body in ways you may not be used to during midlife

5. How to shift the midlife and menopause conversation

6. Setting yourself up for success before reaching menopause

QUOTES

“I can be their gynecologist, and I can help them with the other components of their lifestyle modifications with exercise, nutrition, and hormonal optimization.”

“I’ve learned a lot just by going through it and what the method provided me, which is how to learn and listen to my body. It was so different than what I was used to, and I think we each need to find what works for us.”

“We need to change all of it. It’s normal. It needs to be celebrated. It is what it is. It’s part of us just being who we are… That’s our chemistry, that’s our biology.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Dr. Jila’s Website

Dr. Jila on Instagram

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720: Why No One Talks About Loneliness in Midlife—And Why It’s Not Just You

February 12, 2026 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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Episode Summary

Do you find yourself feeling disconnected even when you’re busy and surrounded by people?

If you’ve ever felt that ache of invisible loneliness, this episode is for you.

We unpack why loneliness can sneak into midlife—especially as hormones shift—and name the quiet grief many women feel but rarely talk about.

This conversation is about reminding your nervous system that you’re not doing life alone, and that relationships, community, and meaningful time with friends can make all the difference.

And because loneliness feels like it hits so much harder these days, I’ll share some simple, practical tools to help you reconnect and feel more supported.

Plus, I’ll tell you all about my 7-day jumpstart designed to help you feel grounded, connected, and more like yourself again.

Tune in here!

IN THIS EPISODE

Recognizing the feelings of loneliness in midlife
Why perimenopause can bring a sense of loneliness for women
Why so many women push through their feelings in midlife
The benefits of quality relationships and a sense of community
Basic strategies to combat feelings of loneliness
How to build community in my 7-day jumpstart program

QUOTES

“Loneliness can increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, dementia, anxiety, depression, and yes, more severe perimenopausal symptoms.”

“It’s disconnection layered on top of hormonal vulnerability. That’s why this time really is a zone of vulnerability.”

“We’re gonna be talking about nervous system regulation and gut health. Really diving into the things that get you feeling the way that you wanna feel again, but more importantly, we’re gonna talk about how to stay connected to yourself and to other women while you’re in the middle of it.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

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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.”