341. How To Menopause

You Are Not Broken

October 26, 2025 ∙ 44 mins
Episode 138

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What do you get when a top New York news anchor, a journalist, and a perimenopausal powerhouse writes a book? You get How to Menopause — a no-BS guide to midlife, straight from someone who lived it, confused, anxious, and totally unsupported. In this episode, I sit down with my friend and author Tamsen Fadal to talk about what it was like to unknowingly navigate perimenopause during a high-profile career, the moment she literally hit the bathroom floor, and why she turned her personal chaos into a mission to educate others. We talk hormones, misdiagnoses, pelvic floor surprises, brain fog on live TV, and why body composition matters now. Oh, and yes — she verbed “menopause.” This one’s raw, real, funny, and totally relatable. Whether you’re in the middle of it or still wondering what the hell is going on, this episode (and her book) is for you. 🎙️ Listen now and learn how to menopause — your way. https://www.instagram.com/tamsenfadal HOW TO MENOPAUSE BOOK To my fellow clinicians: listen to this podcast on ⁠Pinnacle for FREE to earn CME credit⁠ Listen to my Tedx Talk: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Why we need adult sex ed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Take my Adult Sex Ed Master Class:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Interested in my sexual health and hormone clinic? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Waitlist is open⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thanks to our sponsor ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Midi Women's Health⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Designed by midlife experts, delivered by experienced clinicians, covered by insurance.Midi is the first virtual care clinic made exclusively for women 40+. Evidence-based treatments. Personalized midlife care.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.joinmidi.com To learn more about Via vaginal moisturizer from Solv Wellness, visit via4her.com and get 20% off your first order. For an additional $5 off, use coupon code DRKELLY5. Providers can request patient materials or samples at hcp.solvwellness.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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You Are Not Broken

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138

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October 26, 2025

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    Erin Keating, founder of Hotter Than Ever, joins Kelly Casperson on the You Are Not Broken podcast to discuss women in comedy, the power of humor, and the journey of self-discovery and reinvention in midlife. Erin shares her personal story of leaving a successful career, going through a divorce, and reclaiming pleasure and joy in […]

  • 273. Vulnerability, Gaslighting and Advocacy with Dr. C!

    Dr. Kelly Casperson,is interviewed by Dr. Maria Uloko. She shares her journey and passion for women’s sexual health and menopause. She discusses how urology protected her soul and allowed her to stay in medicine. She emphasizes the importance of educating patients and being a medical translator to bridge the gap between research and patient care. […]

  • 272. Women Empowering Women – Starting A Midlife Telehealth Company

    272 When Medicine Fails You – Start A Company Monica Molenaar and Anne Fulenwider, co-founders of Alloy, discuss their journey into menopause and the creation of their company. They highlight the lack of information and inconsistent advice they received from doctors, leading them to start a platform that provides women with credible information, support, and […]

  • 271. What Every Couple Needs To Know About Women's Hormones

    271. What Every Couple Needs To Know About Women’s Hormones In this episode, Dr. Kelly Casperson discusses women’s hormones and their impact on sexual health with sex therapist, Amanda Louder on her “Sex For Saints” podcast. She emphasizes that libido is influenced by biological, psychological, and social factors. The conversation focuses on perimenopause and postmenopause, […]

  • 270. Progesterone and Perimenopause

    Dr. Eve Henry, an internal medicine physician, joins Dr. Kelly Casperson on the You Are Not Broken podcast to discuss the importance of optimizing health span and preventing disease. They emphasize the need for a shift in the medical system from disease management to wellness and prevention. They also highlight the role of hormones in […]

  • 269. The Bedroom Gap with Dr. Sophocles

    Dr. Maria Sophocles discusses her TED Talk on sex in midlife and the bedroom gap between men and women. She explains the physiological changes that occur in the vulva and vagina during midlife and how they can affect a woman’s sex life. She emphasizes the importance of vaginal estrogen as a preventative medicine and the […]

  • 268. Sex in Canada

    Dr. Kelly Casperson shares her experience at the BC Sexual Health Research Networking Event at the University of British Columbia. She discusses various topics including sexual health, dating apps, virtual reality for vaginismus, and more. The event highlighted the importance of understanding the bio-psycho-social aspects of sexual health and the need for better sexual education. […]

  • 267. Kelly and Stacy London on "Hello Menopause"

    267. Kelly and Stacy London on “Hello Menopause” Dr. Kelly Casperson discusses the lack of education and research around menopause, the role of testosterone in female physiology, and the challenges of hormone therapy. She emphasizes the need for more funding for human research and the importance of individualized treatment for menopause. Dr. Casperson also addresses […]

  • 266. Health Tech – Revolutionizing Vulvar Health with Dr. Uloko

    Dr. Maria Uloko, a urologist specializing in comprehensive sexual health, discusses her journey into urology and sex medicine. She shares how she became interested in urology through a serendipitous encounter with a female urologist and her passion for surgery. Dr. Uloko also talks about the importance of representation in medicine and her research on vulvar […]

  • 265. Estrogen For Your Face

    In this episode, Dr. Ellen Gendler, a New York City dermatologist, discusses the role of estrogen in skincare and hair care. She shares her journey on social media and addresses the stigma of vanity in skincare. Dr. Gendler emphasizes the importance of using topical estrogen in selected areas of the face and hands, highlighting the […]

  • 264. Cervical Cancer, Birth Control, Vulvar Pain, Gaslighting with Dr. Andrew Goldstein

    264. Cervical Cancer, Birth Control, Vulvar Pain, Gaslighting with Dr. Andrew Goldstein Dr. Goldstein was previously on Episodes 68 and 69! Go check out the back episodes. Dr. Goldstein is a gynecologist and is a past president of ISSWSH. He is a top world expert in vulvar pain and is actively involved in research and […]

  • 263. Women Are Capable of Making Decisions: Grown Woman Talk With Dr. Sharon Malone

    263. Women Are Capable of Making Decisions: Grown Woman Talk With Dr. Sharon Malone Dr. Malone is a nationally known expert in women’s health and a vocal advocate for menopause awareness and evidence-based information about hormone replacement therapy. A certified Menopause Practitioner, she believes that all women should be able to make decisions regarding their health and quality […]

  • 262. Women Waking Up – Perimenopause, Hormones, and Personal Growth with Marcella Hill

    Women Waking Up – Perimenopause, Hormones, and Personal Growth with Marcella Hill Calling all the women who think they’re going insane! You have found your people. Marcella Hill shares her journey of awakening and finding her true self during perimenopause and hormone therapy. She discusses the lack of support for women’s hormonal health and the […]

  • 260. Women and Testosterone

    260. Women and Testosterone I join Dr. Harper on her “Women’s Power Hour” in the UK on IG live and it was such a good chat she let me have the audio for the podcast. Dr. Kelly Casperson and Dr. Harper discuss the importance of testosterone for women’s health, including muscle mass, metabolism, mental health, […]

  • 259. Lancet Menopause Article Rebuttal – the Menoposse

    In this episode, my panel of menopause expert physicians and nurse practitioners discuss the recent four-part article series on menopause published in The Lancet (link below). We address the agenda behind these articles and the implications for menopause care. The panel strongly disagrees with the claim that menopause is being over-medicalized and emphasizes the importance […]

  • 258. Sexual Empowerment, Reframing Pain,  Autism Experiences, Sex Work and More

    Sexual Empowerment, Reframing Pain,  Autism Experiences, Sex Work and More This is a wide-ranging conversation, and I hope you enjoy it! Suzannah Weiss is a feminist writer and sexologist. She is the author of Subjectified: Becoming a Sexual Subject, which describes her search for sexual empowerment and her vision for a world where women are subjects, […]

  • 257. Testosterone with Dr. Morgentaler

    Dr. Morgentaler, is a leading international figure in the fields of testosterone therapy, prostate cancer, and male sexuality. He graduated from Harvard College in 1978, and Harvard Medical School in 1982. Dr. Morgentaler is credited with shattering the decades-old belief that testosterone therapy is risky for prostate cancer, and pioneering the modern use of testosterone […]

  • 256. The Unfettered Urologist – Dr. Boone

    Dr. Martha Boone, a urologist and author, discusses alternative therapies in urology, the importance of quality information, and the changing landscape of hormone therapy. She shares her experiences with alternative treatments for bladder health, pelvic pain, and urinary tract infections. Dr. Boone also discusses the journey of testosterone and prostate cancer, highlighting the shift in […]

  • 255. Infertility and Sex

    Infertility and Sex In this conversation, Dr. Sophia Goodridge and Dr. Gillian Stearns discuss infertility, stress, and sex. They share their personal experiences and journeys with infertility, highlighting the emotional toll it can take on individuals and relationships. The conversation also addresses the lack of education and support surrounding infertility and the challenges faced by […]

  • 254. The fortune telling genitals and/or I hate the word "cock"

    254. The Fortune-Telling Genitals and/or I hate the Word “Cock” In this conversation, Dr. Kelly Casperson and Dr. Ashley Winter discuss various topics related to male and female sexual health. They cover the importance of sexual health advocacy on social media, the role and safety of cock rings, the link between erectile dysfunction and cardiovascular […]

  • 253. Bonus episode – MARCH Retreat

    https://ascendretreats.com/2024-sedona-retreat-robyntigermd/ Dr. Kelly Casperson and Dr. Robin Tiger discuss their upcoming retreat in Sedona and their journeys in women’s health. The retreat aims to provide education on menopause, perimenopause, and sexual health without PowerPoint presentations. The chapters cover topics such as the importance of education on women’s health, understanding menopause, empowering women with hormone education, […]

  • 252. Thought Download – 2024 ISSWSH Conference

    Sit down and buckle up. a long podcast but so so so many topics and though provoking ideas from the research and presentation from the just finished ISSWSH conference. Dr. Kelly Caspersen shares insights from the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health (ISSWSH) Conference. She discusses the importance of lifelong learning and […]

  • 251. Sex Coaching for Beginners

    Sex Coaching for Beginners In this conversation, Dr. Kelly Casperson interviews Kristine D’Angelo, a sex coach, about her journey into sex coaching and the difference between sex therapy and sex coaching. They discuss common barriers to pleasure, the impact of childhood messages on sexuality, and the importance of redefining sex in heterosexual relationships. Kristine provides […]

  • 250. The BIO in Biopsychosocial – Medications for Sexual Health

    The BIO in Biopsychosocial – Medications for Sexual Health In this episode, Dr. Mona Gupta and Dr. Melissa Dahir join Dr. Kelly Casperson to discuss the importance of sexual health and the misconceptions surrounding it. They emphasize that sexual health is a bio-psycho-social issue and should be treated as such. The panel also addresses the […]

  • 249 – Sex and the Brain – Office Hours with Tabu

    Check out details for my retreat: https://ascendretreats.com/ In this episode, Dr. Kelly Casperson discusses the connection between the brain and sex, the role of hormones in desire and arousal, and tips for increasing desire and overcoming mental blocks. She also addresses common concerns such as painful intercourse, bladder issues, and changes in sexual sensation after […]

  • 248. Hollywood Ruined Us – Sex Therapist Brooke Bralove

    Hollywood Ruined Us – Sex Therapist Brooke Bralove Brooke Bralove, LCSW-C is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Psychotherapist, Master Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) Practitioner, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, and Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator.  Brooke specializes in treating adults, couples, and groups with anxiety, trauma, and relationship challenges. Brooke’s new passion is Accelerated Resolution Therapy, a […]

  • 247. Sex Symposium: Morning After Review with Dr. Rubin

    Sex Symposium: Launching the First Annual Event Today I drink coffee with Dr. Rachel Rubin, fellow urologist and sex med physician and we run through ALL THE THINGS that happend when I co-hosted the first annual sex symposium with Dr. Emily Morse and with The Swell founder Alisa Volkman in New York City. Want to […]

  • 246. Midlife Transformation: The Power of Education, Empowerment and Hormone Therapy

    246. Midlife Transformation: The Power of Education, Empowerment and Hormone Therapy In this conversation, Katey Armstrong shares her journey of discovering Dr. Kelly Casperson and the impact of hormone education on her life. She discusses her experience with prolapse and the challenges she faced in accessing hormone treatment in Canada. Katey emphasizes the importance of […]

  • 245. Changing Women's Healthcare From Inside Medicine

    Changing Women’s Healthcare From Inside Medicine Dr. Sarah Cigna (She/Her) is an Assistant Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology with The George Washington University. She is the current Director of the SAGA (Sexual Health and Gender Affirmation) Center and Director of the first Sexual Medicine Fellowship in the country for OBGYN physicians. She is active in […]

  • 244. Happy New Year's and the Nail in the Coffin of Hormones Causing Breast Cancer.

    242. Happy New Year’s and the Nail in the Coffin of Hormones Causing Breast Cancer In this episode, Dr. Kelly Casperson shares updates on the podcast and announces the four-year anniversary. She discusses her plans for the future, including moving the podcast to a new category and manifesting success in the health and fitness industry. […]

  • 243. UnF*ck Your Brain: Body Image, Desire, and Coaching with Kara Loewentheil

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  • 242. Modern Sex Challenges with Dr. Marianne Brandon

    242. Modern Sex Challenges with Dr. Marianne Brandon Thanks to our sponsor Uber Lube 10% off, Code NOTBROKEN  uberlube.com Check out my retreat March 2024! https://ascendretreats.com/ Dr. Marianne Brandon is a clinical psychologist and Diplomate in sex therapy.  Dr. Brandon is the author of “Monogamy: The Untold Story” and the ebook “Unlocking the Sexy in Surrender: Using the […]

  • 241. Myths and Truths – GSM and Pelvic Hormones

    241. Myths and Truths – GSM and Pelvic Hormones Thanks to our sponsor Uber Lube 10% off, Code NOTBROKEN  uberlube.com Check out my retreat March 2024! https://ascendretreats.com/ Myths about vaginal estrogen What is GSM – genitourinary syndrome of menopause? The original “use it or lose it” paper. Communication in adult sex ed is very important. […]

  • 240. Sex After Cancer

    240. Sex After Cancer What are possible sexual issues after cancer? What are treatment options? How can we do better talking about it? Thanks to our sponsor Uber Lube 10% off, Code NOTBROKEN  uberlube.com Dr. Laila Agrawal is a medical oncologist specializing in breast cancer in a community setting at Norton Cancer Institute in Louisville, […]

  • 239. Menopause in the Workplace and Estrogen After Breast Cancer

    Menopause in the Workplace and Estrogen After Breast Cancer Thanks to our sponsor Sprout Pharmaceuticals addyi.com/notbroken Go to Addyi.com and use code NOTBROKEN for a $10 telemedicine appointment. Thanks to our sponsor Uber Lube 10% off, Code NOTBROKEN  uberlube.com –       Female physicians want to back off work secondary tomenopause symptoms –       The huge financial burden […]

  • 238. Testosterone – An Education

    238. Testosterone: An Education  Thanks to our sponsor Sprout Pharmaceuticals addyi.com/notbroken Go to Addyi.com and use code NOTBROKEN for a $10 telemedicine appointment. Thanks to our sponsor Uber Lube 10% off, Code NOTBROKEN  uberlube.com Dr. Khera lives in Houston, TX practices at Baylor and has dedicated his clinical and research efforts to three main areas:  […]

  • 237. Libido/Desire Differences in Partners

    237. Libido/Desire Differences in Partners Thanks to our sponsor Uber Lube 10% off, Code NOTBROKEN  uberlube.com  Thanks to our sponsor Sprout Pharmaceuticals addyi.com/notbroken Go to Addyi.com and use code NOTBROKEN for a $10 telemedicine appointment. Dr. Jennifer Vencill (she/her) is an assistant professor, board certified clinical health psychologist, and AASECT certified sex therapist at the […]

  • 236. Prolapse – Surgical and Non Surgical Options

    236 – Prolapse – Surgical and Non-Surgical Options This podcast is sponsored by Femselect Thanks to our sponsor Sprout Pharmaceuticals addyi.com/notbroken Go to Addyi.com and use code NOTBROKEN for a $10 telemedicine appointment. Thanks to our sponsor Uber Lube 10% off, Code NOTBROKEN  uberlube.com Dr. Sonya Ephraim, MD, FACOG, FPMRS, is a urogynecologist and the […]

  • 235. Menopause Society President – Dr. Lisa Larkin

    Menopause Society President – Dr. Lisa Larkin. This episode is sponsored by Solv Wellness®, makers of Via™, a vaginal moisturizer that can also be used as a lubricant. To get Via, visit ⁠via4her.com⁠ for 30% off your first purchase. Discount automatically applied at checkout. Thanks to our sponsor Sprout Pharmaceuticals addyi.com/notbroken Thanks to our sponsor […]

  • 234. The Senile Vagina and The Super Penis

    Dr. Sonia Wright interviews me on genitourinary syndrome of menopause – AKA: The Senile Vagina and The Super Penis Thanks to our sponsor Sprout Pharmaceuticals addyi.com/notbroken Go to Addyi.com and use code NOTBROKEN for a $10 telemedicine appointment. Thanks to our sponsor Uber Lube 10% off, Code NOTBROKEN  uberlube.com The history of getting to the […]

  • 233. Booty Play and Butt Stuff

    Booty Play and Butt Stuff I am back with Jenn Mason!  Check out our older episodes on toys and more #45, #49 and #52 Thanks to our sponsor Sprout Pharmaceuticals addyi.com/notbroken Go to Addyi.com and use code NOTBROKEN for a $10 telemedicine appointment. Thanks to our sponsor Uber Lube 10% off, Code NOTBROKEN  uberlube.com The […]

  • 232. Lubes!

    I am back with Jenn Mason!  Check out our older episodes with Jenn on toys and more #45, #49 and #52 Thanks to our sponsor Sprout Pharmaceuticals addyi.com/notbroken Go to Addyi.com and use code NOTBROKEN for a $10 telemedicine appointment. Thanks to our sponsor Uber Lube 10% off, Code NOTBROKEN  uberlube.com What are intimate lubricants […]

  • 231. “Low Libido is Not a Problem to Me” – Caffyn Jesse

    “Low Libido is Not a Problem to Me” – Caffyn Jesse Caffyn Jesse is a queer elder, sacred intimate, teacher and writer who revels in the power and pleasures of the erotic. They are a renowned teacher of sex, intimacy and healing trauma with pleasure.  Thanks to our sponsor Sprout Pharmaceuticals addyi.com/notbroken Thanks to our […]

  • 230. Normalizing Sex – Talking With a Sacred Intimate Practitioner

    Normalizing Sex – Talking With a Sacred Intimate Practitioner How did he choose this career path – or did it choose him? From the military to tech to surrogate partner.   Thanks to our sponsor Sprout Pharmaceuticals addyi.com/notbroken   Thanks to our sponsor Uber Lube 10% off, Code NOTBROKEN  uberlube.com   What is the difference […]

  • 229. Sex Med Advocate and ISSWSH President – Sue Goldstein

    Sex Med Advocate and ISSWSH President – Sue Goldstein Sue Goldstein is an AASECT certified sexuality educator and certified clinical research coordinator. She serves as clinical research manager and program coordinator for San Diego Sexual Medicine  Thanks to our sponsor Sprout Pharmaceuticals addyi.com/notbroken  Thanks to our sponsor Uber Lube 10% off, Code NOTBROKEN  uberlube.com  She […]

  • 228. GOAT – Dr. Irwin Goldstein

    GOAT – Dr. Irwin Goldstein He is the director of San Diego Sexual Medicine. Dr. Goldstein has had a long career providing medical help to those with sexual problems, having been involved with sexual dysfunction research since the late 1970′s. Dr Goldstein’s interests include regenerative therapies for men and women, surgery for dyspareunia, physiologic investigation […]

  • 227. Mojo and Empowerment with Deborah Kagan

    Mojo and Empowerment with Deborah Kagan Thanks to our sponsor Uber Lube 10% off, Code NOTBROKEN  uberlube.com  Deborah Kagan helps women conquer self-doubt and indecision to step into their full power, love who they are and live a turned ON life.  She tells us her inspiration and her story. How do we get women to […]

  • 226. Sexual Health is an Equality Issue! – A Chat About Sex, Coaching and Hormones

    Sexual Health is an Equality Issue! – A Chat About Sex, Coaching and Menopause This was a live chat that I did with Dr. Ashley Winter. She is the Chief Medical Officer at Odela health! We had a chat about my book and sexual health in general. Is it true that women are “too complicated”? […]

  • 225. Boomers Should be Pissed: Menopause and Hormones in the Modern Era

    Menopause and Hormones in the Modern Era AKA: Why the Boomers Should be Pissed  This is a lecture I gave for the Society of Women in Urology about hormones.  If you like this episode also check out number 197.  Genitourinary syndrome of menopause  Men at age 60 have more estrogen in their bodies then women […]

  • 224. The State of Sex Education – August Live Podcast

    August Podcast Live – the state of sex ed     We are going to talk about Sex ed today in celebration of the Tex talk coming out! https://femtechinsider.com/rescripted-sex-ed-report/  https://pleasurebetter.com/orgasm-statistics/ I answer a listener’s question about being stuck in a sexual script  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4035379/   Did you get my “You Are Not Broken” Book Yet? https://amzn.to/3p18DfK Listen to […]

  • 223. BRCA Gene Previvor, Menopause Activist and Protector Against Corrosion – Monica Molenaar

    BRCA Gene Previvor, Menopause Activist and Protector Against Corrosion – Monica Molenaar   Our podcast sponsor today is AG1. Use AG1 to build a foundation for better health. FREE ONE YEAR SUPPLY OF VITAMIN D3+K2, 5 TRAVEL PACKS drinkag1.com/youarenotbroken   Monica Molenaar is a serial entrepreneur and an advocate for frank talk and common-sense solutions […]

  • 222. Estrogen Matters with Dr. Avrum Bluming

    Estrogen Matters with Dr. Avrum Bluming Avrum Bluming received his MD from the Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons. He spent four years as a senior investigator for the National Cancer Institute. He organized the first study of lumpectomy for the treatment of breast cancer in Southern California in 1978, and for more than two […]

  • 221. Genitourinary Syndrome Of Menopause 101

    Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause 101. This is an interview I did with my friend and co-founder of a menopause clinic Alloy, Monica Molenaar. Why I care about women and sex and hormones The definition of menopause and how we aren’t educated about what menopause actually is and the symptoms that can arise Genitourinary Syndrome of […]

  • 220. Orgasmic vs. Hormonal "use it or lose it", Teen Sex Ed, PRP for ED, HPV jabs, Creating Desire, and more on July's Live Podcast

    Welcome to July’s Live Podcast Orgasmic versus hormonal Use it or lose it Studies on Teen Sex Ed, PRP for ED, HPV jabs, Creating Desire and more! Sex Ed matters:https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-021-11388-2 Did you get my “You Are Not Broken” Book Yet? https://amzn.to/3p18DfK Get in the Free FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/youarenotbroken/   Join my NEW Adult Sex Ed […]

  • 219. When Sex Hurts – With Dr. Krapf

    When Sex Hurts – Dr. Krapf  Dr. Jill Krapf is a gynecologist specializing in vulvovaginal disorders in Tampa, FL  Dr. Krapf is active in research and has published chapters and peer-reviewed articles on vulvodynia, vulvar dermatoses, and hypoactive sexual desire disorder. She is Associate Editor for the Journal of Sexual Medicine, as well as for […]

  • 218. The Best Sex Ed You Never Had

    The Best Sex Ed You Never Had   We all got a sex education – it just wasn’t accurate.   My Sex Ed course is coming out this Month!  Get on the email list to join when it opens.   This was a talk I gave to medical doctors for a residency program continuing education […]

  • 217. Medical Issues Of The Clitoris – 2023 Clitoris Summit Talk

    This is my talk I gave at the 2023 Clitoris Summit https://clitoris.io/summit2023   I discuss the bias that women’s sexual health is all in her head.   We can’t neglect the “bio” part of all bodies.   9% of urologists in the United States are female – which is about 1,000 surgeons.   Orgasms are […]

  • 216. Confidence and Swagger in the Bedroom – YouSeeLogic to the Rescue!

    Adult Sexy Time Sucks – YouSeeLogic to the Rescue! Dr. Uchenna “UC” Ossai is a sex-positive pelvic health physical therapist, sexuality educator and counselor. YouSeeLogic is her platform that focuses on improving the sexual intelligence of adults through innovative content and honest discussion that is free of judgement.   What was Dr. Ossai’s path to […]

  • 215. Penis Fitness – Sex Tech with FirmTech Founder Dr. Justin

    Dr. Elliott Justin – founder and CEO of Firmtech Our podcast partner is Firmtech – use code “NOTBROKEN” for 15% off  FirmTech’s rings help improve performance and sexual experience for all men not just those with ED. Award Winning Tech: Most Innovative Sex Toy (XBIZ); RunnerUp in Fitness & Health (CES Showstoppers)  Firm tech focuses […]

  • 214. "I Want To Want" – Desire, Bigger Penises, The Orgasm Gap, Testosterone Decreases Breast Cancer

    Member question:  Lichen Sclerosis, decreased sensation and libido – I discuss two types of desire – spontaneous and responsive and three options pharmacologically for low desire. A couple options for if you “want to want”: testosterone, Addyi and Vyleesi. Pneuma for penile girthiness  – if you want to be a shower. The Orgasm Gap – […]

  • 213. You Are More Than Just Your Breast Cancer – Hormones and Breast Cancer

    You Are More Than Just Your Breast Cancer – Hormones and Breast Cancer   Dr. Corinne Menn is a board certified OBGYN and North American Menopause Society Certified Menopause Practitioner. She has a special interest in areas often neglected in women’s health: Perimenopause and menopause, the unique needs of female cancer survivors and those at […]

  • 212. Sex Med and Urology – Top Takeaways at the 2023 AUA conference

    I went to the 2023 American Urologic Association’s National Conference. Here are some top takeaways and thoughts. So much on this week’s podcast! Low hormones in men and women — can increase risk for cardiovascular disease Women have a decreased risk of heart attack and stroke when started on hormones in the safety window of […]

  • 211. Feeling Broken In The Bedroom? What You Need To Know About Your Sexual Health

    Feeling Broken In The Bedroom? What You Need To Know About Your Sexual Health – With Dr. Kelly Casperson This is an interview I did with Lesley McShane for her podcast “Redesigning Midlife” and it was just such a good interview I asked her if I could share it again.  1. Basics:  a. Menopause means […]

  • 210. Desire, Mindfulness, and Better Sex – With Dr. Lori Brotto

    Better Sex Through Mindfulness – Dr. Lori Brotto  Dr. Lori Brotto is a psychologist and Director, UBC Sexual Health Laboratory Canada Research Chair in Women’s Sexual Health Professor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, UBC Executive Director, Women’s Health Research Institute  “Sex is not just a deficiency in a hormone” – KJC Dr. Brotto tells us how […]

  • 209. “The Cervix is Dumb” and I Disagree – April Live

    “The Cervix is Dumb” and I Disagree – April Live   Giovannetti O, Tomalty D, Gilmore S, Pattison A, Komisaruk B, Goldstein S, Hannan J, Goldstein I, Pukall C, Adams MA. The contribution of the cervix to sexual response: an online survey study. J Sex Med. 2023 Jan 14;20(1):49-56. doi: 10.1093/jsxmed/qdac010   Cochrane review on […]

  • 208. Better Sex Through Lifestyle Changes – Diet, Sleep, Hormones, Exercise – The Galveston Lifestyle

    The Third time Dr. Haver is on my podcast! The role of sleep, diet, exercise and body image on sex is real. Dr. Haver’s story – she shares her journey of stress, grief and menopause and how “workout more and eat less” wasn’t working for her.   How female body composition changes in peri and […]

  • 207. Emergency Department Care of the Menopausal Female

    Emergency Department Care of the Menopausal Female   Dr. Pam Dyne is a Professor of Clinical Emergency Medicine at UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine   Common things midlife women go to the ED for – irregular bleeding and prolapse Heart attacks present differently in women than in men. How to work up abnormal vaginal […]

  • 206. Increasing Penile Length, How Long Sex Lasts, and Urology YouTube Rockstar Rena Malik, MD

    Increasing Penile Length, How Long Sex Lasts, and Urology YouTube Rockstar Rena Malik, MD    Dr. Malik is an associate professor of surgery in the Division of Urology and director of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. She has published more than 60 peer-reviewed articles and book […]

  • 205. Hormone Therapy Position Statement of The North American Menopause Society

    Here is the 2022 NAMS Hormone Therapy Position Statement! https://www.menopause.org/docs/default-source/professional/nams-2022-hormone-therapy-position-statement.pdf 1) For women aged younger than sixty years or who are within ten years of menopause onset and have no contra indications the benefit risk ratio is favorable for treatment of bother some vasomotor symptoms and prevention of bone loss for women who initiate hormone […]

  • 204. Sexual Intelligence: What we really want from sex and how to get it

    Joining me for the second time on the podcast is world renowned sex therapist, Dr. Marty Klein – Author and sex therapist to Silicon Valley. If you want our first episode together check out Episode 169 – where we discuss his book “His porn her pain” Today we are discussing his amazing book: “Sexual Intelligence: […]

  • 203. March Live – Obligation Sex, Hormones and More

    Motives between the Sheets: Understanding Obligation for Sex at Midlife and Associations with Sexual and Relationship Satisfaction Monika Georgieva et al. · https://doi.org/10.1080/00224499.2022.2076278 This study investigated reasons for sex at last sex, with a focus on obligation (an avoidance motivation) and doing something nice for a partner (an approach motivation), and their associations with sexual […]

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    Female Libido in Menopause: Desire Loss, Biology & Solutions with Cindy Eckert

    This week on unPaused, Dr. Mary Claire Haver sits down with Cindy Eckert, founder and CEO of Sprout Pharmaceuticals and creator of Addyi, the first FDA approved treatment for low libido in women. Cindy is a pharmaceutical entrepreneur who began her career at Merck before founding her first company in 2007, focusing on undermarketed FDA […]

  • Ep. 205 – Menopause and Heart Health Supports with Cathy Eason

    If you think of cardiovascular blood flow as just a background bodily process, this episode will completely change your perspective. Dr. Fiona Lovely welcomes back the brilliant Cathy Eason, MS, BCHN, for a masterclass on one of the body’s most critical signaling molecules. With her deep expertise in human nutrition, physiology, and translating complex biology […]

  • How to Know if Your Nervous System’s Actually Regulated — or Just Coping

    There’s a lot of noise right now about calming your nervous system and staying regulated — and for many of us, that creates more pressure than peace. In this solo episode, I gently unpack what nervous system regulation actually means, why staying calm isn’t the goal, and how midlife and perimenopause can shift the way […]

  • 46 – Why understanding your hormones changes everything

    In this episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by Professor Mary Ryan, Consultant Endocrinologist, Adjunct Associate Professor at Trinity College Dublin and author of It’s Probably Your Hormones.  Together, they explore why hormones are far more than just “reproductive messengers”, and how they influence almost every system in the body, including the brain, immune system, metabolism, bones and cardiovascular health.  The conversation […]

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    The 4 Dating Mistakes Keeping Smart Women Stuck (And How to Break Them)

    Tamsen Fadal sits down and teaches you what she’s learned about dating, from running a matchmaking business in New York City, to dating through her 20s and 30s, to divorce, and starting over in midlife. In this episode, she walks you through the 4 biggest dating mistakes women make. The ones that keep smart, self-aware […]

  • Eps 387: Peptide Therapy Duration: What to Know

    If you’re scared to start peptides because you don’t want to be on them forever, listen in. In today’s conversation, I’m answering one of the most common and quietly loaded questions women ask me about peptide therapy: Do I have to stay on this forever? We’re unpacking where that fear really comes from, why it […]

  • The 24-Hour Turnaround to Get Your Life Back on Track

    Some days, you don’t just feel off. You feel like you’re losing your control of everything.  The routine is gone. The house is a mess. Motivation is shot. And suddenly one bad day turns into a week of feeling behind.  This episode is the reset you need.  Today Mel is sharing 5 simple, science-backed ways […]

  • Ashley James: You’re a bimbo! Mumsy! Bossy! How we shrink confidence out of girls

    You’re a bimbo. A nag. Too mumsy. Too bossy. Ever had any of those labels put on you? Far from harmless words, Ashley James is clear they all work to shrink women and girls. In this chat with Fearne, Ashley recalls her first experiences of street harassment, and the way she victim blamed herself. They […]

  • Should I be eating more salt or less?

    It’s one of the most confusing nutrition debates – should you be eating more salt or less? The answer might surprise you, because it depends on your lifestyle. If you’re cooking from scratch or you’re very active the advice is very different than if ultra-processed foods are part of your diet. Liz explains why salt […]

  • Menopause Is FULL Of Fake News – How To Spot It

    The internet is full of menopause advice. But how much of it can you actually trust? In this solo episode, Dr Naomi Potter explores the growing world of menopause misinformation online – from social media 'experts' to AI-generated health advice and even deepfakes. She explains why menopause care is never one-size-fits-all, and why personalised medical […]

  • The 5 pillars to prevent dementia and stroke – with Dr Partha Nandi

    Dr Partha Nandi is a gastroenterologist who wants you to know that the key to preventing stroke, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s might not lie in the brain at all – it lies in the gut. He shares how inflammation in your gut today could be affecting your brain decades from now. And he reveals the five simple pillars […]

  • Eps 386: The Hidden Link Between Burnout & Perimenopause w/Elizabeth Gaines

    Your body is responding to how hard you’ve been pushing. Elizabeth explains the concept of hormonal and metabolic “debt,” why sex hormones are often the first system to be underfunded, and how productivity culture trains women to ignore early warning signs.  Episode Timeline:  01:15 – Elizabeth’s Burnout Story 03:00 – Chronic Stress Builds Slowly 05:20 […]

  • Eps 386: The Hidden Link Between Burnout & Perimenopause

    Your body is responding to how hard you’ve been pushing. Elizabeth explains the concept of hormonal and metabolic “debt,” why sex hormones are often the first system to be underfunded, and how productivity culture trains women to ignore early warning signs.  Episode Timeline:  01:15 – Elizabeth’s Burnout Story 03:00 – Chronic Stress Builds Slowly 05:20 […]

  • Strong, Fit and Healthy: How to Get Your Best Body & Increase Your Energy in 3 Days

    Ever stood in front of the fridge thinking, “What am I actually supposed to eat to get healthy?”  Today you are getting your answer.  This episode gives you a simple way to decide what to eat to stay healthy without complicated math, crazy recipes, or “bro science”.  In this episode, Mel sits down with Dr. […]

  • The 3 Day Nutrition Protocol: Exactly What to Eat For Your Best Body & More Energy

    Ever stood in front of the fridge thinking, “What am I actually supposed to eat to get healthy?”  Today you are getting your answer.  This episode gives you a simple way to decide what to eat to stay healthy without complicated math, crazy recipes, or “bro science”.  In this episode, Mel sits down with Dr. […]

  • Book Club Meets: Grief, women in history, and Elizabethan magic, with Maggie O’Farrell

    You might have recently seen Hamnet at the cinema, but did you read the book along with the Happy Place Book Club in January? In this chat, Fearne and author Maggie O’Farrell talk about how Jessie Buckley’s award-winning performance brought Agnes to life in the film, why it’s vital to remember women’s place in history, […]

  • Thursday Thoughts – Being The Main Character in Your Own Life

    On this week's Thursday's Thoughts, Lucy and I talk about what it really means to shift out of the background and into the lead role of your own life. We chat about how easy it is, especially for women, to unconsciously slip into a supporting role, putting everyone else’s needs first, waiting for the “right […]

  • Endometriosis & the Perimenopause, with Professor Janice Rymer & Claudia Tye, Endometriosis Nurse Specialist. S7. Ep 10.

    Severe period pain? Vomiting? Fainting? It’s not just “one of those things.” These can be symptoms of endometriosis – a condition far more complex than many realise, and which often goes undiagnosed and unsupported, affecting 1 in 10 women.  In this episode, I’m joined by Professor Janice Rymer, consultant gynaecologist, and endometriosis nurse specialist Claudia […]

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    How to Create the Career of Your Dreams with Marie Forleo

    At some point in life, almost all of us hit a moment where we quietly ask ourselves, “Now what?” It might come after a big transition. Or when the path you worked so hard to build suddenly doesn’t feel like it fits anymore. Or when you’re doing “all the right things,” yet something still feels […]

  • Carrie Preston Talks Elsbeth and Embracing Life Over 50

    Powerful women over 50 are finally taking center stage on TV. This week, we’re thrilled to welcome Emmy Award winning actress, producer, and director Carrie Preston for an inspiring conversation about her career, creativity, and personal journey. As the lead of the hit series Elsbeth, Carrie is redefining what it means to see strong, dynamic women […]

  • Aflevering 58 ~ PMDD: Als hormonen je persoonlijkheid kapen

    PMDD is geen zware PMS, maar een ernstige hormonale stemmingsstoornis. In deze aflevering spreekt Suzanne Rethans met ervaringsdeskundige Alice Groen en wetenschappelijk onderzoeker Astrid Kamperman (Erasmus MC) over wat PMDD écht is, waarom het vaak pas na jaren wordt herkend, en hoe hormonen, brein en psyche elkaar kunnen ontregelen. Een indringend gesprek over onzichtbaar lijden, […]

  • Caffeine vs adaptogens: how to feel more energised – with Schia Mitchell Sinclair

    Always running low on energy? Herbal polypharmacist Schia Mitchell Sinclair says it might be time to kick the caffeine habit, and explore adaptogens instead. This episode is brought to you by The Herbtender. If after hearing this conversation you want to try their supplements and herbal teas for yourself, you can use code LIZLOVES for 20% […]

You Are Not Broken

Empowering women (and the partners who love them) to live their best mid lives. Combining the power of mind-work, body-science and relationships, I joyously smash the societal barriers that are keeping us from living our best intimate lives. Whether you are young or past menopause, single or in a long-term relationship, it is never too […]

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