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Gut Health and Insomnia In Menopause | Vitamin D Menopause | Post Menopause Discover the connection between Vitamin D deficiency, gut health and insomnia in perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause. Learn the importance of Vitamin D in perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause symptoms.

Aging Out of F***s: The Neuroscience of Why You Suddenly Can’t Pretend Anymore Your brain's middle finger to people-pleasing

The facts that doctors never shared.

What Really Happens To The V***a In Menopause Labial and Cl****al Atrophy Explained

Comment ‘Watch’ and I’ll personally DM you the full conversation. Why is women’s health still so misunderstood? To answer that, today I’m joined by four world-leading experts redefining women’s health. @drstacysims is an exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist transforming female performance. @nataliecrawfordmd is a fertility doctor helping women understand their bodies and cycles. @drmaryclaire is a menopause expert and creator of The Galveston Diet for hormone balance. @drvondawright is an orthopaedic surgeon and longevity researcher guiding women stay strong for life. Women are the majority of the population, yet less than 2% of medical research focuses on female-specific conditions. For decades, medicine was built on male data and it’s left women misdiagnosed, misunderstood, and underrepresented. When women don’t get the right care, we all lose. We cover: - What’s really happening to women’s hormones at different life stages? - Why do so many women feel unheard by their doctors? - Is birth control doing more harm than good? - What doctors still get wrong about menopause and fertility? - Why understanding your cycle could change your health forever… What stood out to me most was how much we still don’t know about women’s health. Hearing how often women are dismissed or misdiagnosed was shocking. You might think this episode’s only for women, but the truth is it’s for all of us. As a man, I’ll never experience it myself, but conversations like this have made me realise how important it is that we all understand the female body better. This is Part 1 of our discussion, and Part 2 is coming next where we go deeper into the emotional, social, and relational side of women’s health.

Should you be doing high-intensity workouts every day? Comment “Watch” and I’ll personally DM you our conversation. Dr Stacy Sims and Dr Vonda Wright explain why women need to train differently, especially around menopause. Understanding your hormones and building in proper rest can make your workouts more effective and sustainable long-term. Do you think women should train the same way men do? Credit: @drvondawright x @thediaryofaceopodcast x @drstacysims

The Menopause Belly Is Real - And It’s Not About Willpower Your Body Is Responding Predictably to Hormonal Changes

Medicine studied men for decades and called it universal. The consequences of this oversight are written in the bodies of every woman navigating fertility, childbirth, and menopause without a map. This week's compilation features Dr. Lisa Mosconi, PhD, Dr. Robin Berzin MD, Dr. Neal Barnard, MD, Dr Gemma Newman, and Dr. Kyle Gillett on women's health and hormones. These leading experts reveal how diet, timing & lifestyle interventions transform women's health and hormones from fertility through menopause. Now available everywhere you enjoy the pod. Episode 938. ✌🏼🌱 – Rich

🚨BREAKING: Your rising cholesterol might be the first sign of perimenopause - even before irregular periods. This changes everything. Groundbreaking research just published in January 2025 (PMID: 39902165) followed over 2,000 women and confirmed what I’ve been seeing in my clinic: 85% of my menopause patients come in with unexplained cholesterol elevations. They’re frustrated, confused, and blaming themselves. I was blindsided by my own labs at 48. Despite perfect habits, my cholesterol spiked. Now I know this was my body’s early warning system. The study found that small dense LDL particles - the most dangerous type of cholesterol - increase significantly during perimenopause, independent of age. These particles easily pe*****te artery walls and are much stronger predictors of heart disease than regular cholesterol. The researchers concluded that small dense LDL should be used as a biomarker for menopausal transition for “early identification and intervention.” This validates what I call the Metabolic Syndrome of Menopause - a real biological shift we need to recognize. If your cholesterol suddenly spiked in your 40s-50s with no lifestyle changes, ask your doctor: “Could this be hormonal?” Demand advanced testing:     •    Small dense LDL particles     •    ApoB     •    Lipoprotein(a) Don’t accept a statin prescription without exploring the hormonal connection. This isn’t your fault - it’s information. Your labs might be telling you more than you think. Share this breaking news with women who’ve had unexplained cholesterol changes. #BreakingNewsInPerimenopause #PerimenopausalHealth #CholesterolTruth #MetabolicSyndromeOfMenopause #WomensHealth #MenopauseSpecialist #ThisIsntYourFault #AdvocateForYourself

Learn from Dr. Vonda Wright—world-renowned orthopedic surgeon and longevity expert—on how your musculoskeletal system is the backbone of a long, vibrant life. 🦴✨ She’ll share cutting-edge strategies to keep bones strong, joints mobile, and muscles powerful at every age. Join us at Her Longevity Summit 📍 NYC • 8 AM – 6 PM 💻 Virtual option available 🎓 CME credits offered This first-ever physician-led women’s longevity event is open to everyone—from biohackers and health enthusiasts to physicians and advanced practitioners. What you’ll gain: • Evidence-based protocols for lifelong joint & bone health • Training tips to prevent injury and build strength • Insights on how mobility impacts hormones, metabolism, and brain longevity • A community of forward-thinking clinicians and wellness innovators 👉 Learn. Network. Transform your practice—and your life. 🔗 www.herlongevity.org

Still trying to force yourself into a routine that was never designed for you? Same. I used to think the problem was me. That I just wasn’t disciplined enough. Not focused enough. Not cut out for success. But that routine? The 5am club, cold plunges, same schedule every day It was built for a body that resets every 24 hours. Not one that shifts with a cycle. You’re not failing. You’re just following a system that ignores your biology. What if your business worked with your body instead of against it? What if your rest was part of your strategy? What if success looked more like softness, flow, and deep inner safety? ✨ Have you ever felt broken for not being able to stick to “the routine”? You’re not. Let’s talk about it ⬇️ #femininebusiness #womeninbusiness #cyclebasedbusiness #feminineenergy #onlinebusinessmentor #softpower #feminineleadership #rhythmandrest #nervoussystemregulation #productivityredefined

'Respin' creator Halle Berry shares the shocking moment where a doctor misdiagnosed her during perimenopause.