I have received many requests for a masterclass on the gut microbiome, so I am excited to share one with you today. In our masterclass today, I discuss the microgenderome, explaining how the gut microbiome changes throughout our lives, during puberty, pregnancy, and perimenopause. I cover the key shifts in the microbiome that occur, especially as estrogen and progesterone fluctuate. I unpack the symptoms women experience that indicate their microbiome may be non-optimized, of

Menopause and the perimenopausal transition are among the most misunderstood and undertreated phases of a woman’s life. Too often decisions about hormones are driven by fear rather than balanced data. I speak from both clinical experience and personal history: I am a clinician who has treated countless women through these transitions and a long‑term breast cancer survivor who has had to make nuanced decisions about hormone therapy for myself. My goal here is simple—give you c

Today, we have another episode in a series of conversations with experts and highly vetted companies. In this episode, we feature   CocoaVia , a brand of cocoa flavanol supplements made from a proprietary cocoa extract that aims to support cognition and heart health. I am delighted to welcome Dr. Amy Shah, who trained at Cornell, Harvard, and Columbia. Dr. Shah is a well-known expert on metabolic health and intermittent fasting. With a background in internal medicine, allergi

I want to talk plainly about what we have gotten wrong for decades when it comes to menopause, hormone therapy, and how fear—especially fear of breast cancer—has shaped care for millions of women. I speak as a clinician and as someone who has lived through breast cancer and premature menopause. My aim here is practical: explain the physiology, clear up the misleading headlines, and give you the context to advocate for better care. How one study changed everything—and why the

As a nurse practitioner, I feel a deep responsibility to my listeners and community to ensure that every guest I bring on shares accurate, evidence-based information. A few months ago, I decided to remove two podcasts from earlier this year to make way for an expert who could speak specifically and authoritatively on breast cancer health. So, I am honored to welcome Dr. Robin Roth today, better known as The Boobie Docs, on her popular breast health social media platform, wher

Today, I am thrilled to reconnect with a friend and colleague, Dr. Mariza Snyder, to discuss her new book, The Perimenopause Revolution.  In our conversation, we explore some of the most pressing challenges around aging, including shame in a youth-obsessed culture, the lack of research on women’s health, and the physical toll of the aging process. We explain why the menstrual cycle should be considered a fifth vital sign, and what happens when metabolic health begins to decli

I'm Cynthia Thurlow, NP, and I had the joy of talking with my dear friend Dr. Anna Cabeca about the real-life questions women bring about perimenopause, menopause, vaginal health, hormones, and sexual function. Dr. Anna and I dug into practical, clinical, and compassionate guidance—because while menopause is mandatory, suffering is optional. "Menopause is mandatory; suffering is optional." Menopause is mandatory; suffering is optional. Why mindset matters: refining, not fight

I am delighted to connect with a physician friend and colleague, Dr. Heather Hirsch, today. Dr. Hirsch is an entrepreneur and a...

I am thrilled to connect with Anna Runkle today. Anna is known to more than a million subscribers across many platforms as the Crappy...

Today, I am thrilled to connect with Dr. Elizabeth Yurth. Dr. Yurth is double board-certified, as a physician in physical medicine and...