Ep. 232 – How To Ask your Doctor for HRT with Dr. Fiona Lovely

Not Your Mother's Menopause with Dr. Fiona Lovely

August 18, 2026 ∙ 33 mins

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Navigating the conversation about hormone replacement therapy can feel overwhelming, especially when there is so much conflicting information circulating. In this listener favorite episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely cuts through the noise and provides listeners with the essential tools they need to advocate for themselves when speaking with their healthcare providers about HRT. She addresses the questions that come up time and again—who is a candidate, what are the real risks and benefits, and what specific products women should be asking for.

Dr. Fiona breaks down the latest research in a clear, accessible way, empowering women to move past outdated fears and have informed, productive conversations with their doctors. She also shares practical resources, including directories for finding qualified practitioners who specialize in menopause care, and highlights the importance of doing thorough research before choosing a provider or clinic. This episode is a must-listen for any woman navigating perimenopause or menopause who wants to take charge of her health and make confident decisions about hormone therapy. 

Tune in to learn exactly what you need to know before your next appointment.

 

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Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause.

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    In this week’s episode, Dr. Joy Kong shares her pioneering work in stem cell therapy and regenerative medicine. From reversing signs of aging to offering hope for chronic conditions, Dr. Kong explains how ethically sourced umbilical cord-derived stem cells act as the body’s ultimate repair crew. She shares a moving case study of a child […]

  • Ep. 174 – Seeking Your Own Gaze: Reclaiming Confidence and Health in Menopause with Kim Casaburi

    In this week’s episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely sits down with Kim Casaburi, co-founder of Serotonin Centers, esthetician, and passionate menopause wellness advocate, for a powerful and empowering conversation about reclaiming midlife health through hormone optimization and functional medicine. After facing years of unexplained weight gain, fatigue, and emotional struggles, Kim shares how her search for […]

  • Ep. 173 – Cravings, Hunger, H-angry and Our Changing Food Needs at Menopause with Lisa Kilgour

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women’s health around perimenopause and menopause. In this week’s episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely is joined by Lisa Kilgour—Registered Holistic Nutritionist, TEDx speaker, and author of Undieting: Freedom from […]

  • Ep. 172 – Confused About Protein? Clearing Up Protein Optimization with Angelo Keely

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology, and functional medicine. She is speaking to the topics of women’s health around perimenopause and menopause. In this week’s episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely sits down with Angelo Keely, nutrition and protein optimization enthusiast.  Together, they dive into the […]

  • Ep. 171 – The Vagina Coach, Kim Vopni talks Pelvic Floor and Menopause

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology, and functional medicine. She is speaking to the topics of women’s health around perimenopause and menopause. In this week’s episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely sits down with Kim Vopni, certified fitness professional, menopause support practitioner, and founder of The […]

  • Ep. 170 – What A Medical Intuitive says about Menopause with Katie Beecher

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is speaking to the topics of women’s health around perimenopause and menopause. In this week’s episode, Dr. Lovely sits down with Katie Beecher—medical and emotional intuitive, licensed professional counselor, and author of Heal from […]

  • Ep. 169 – Empowering Menopause Care Options with Dr. Shelly Latte-Naor

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women’s health around perimenopause and menopause. In this week’s episode, Dr. Lovely sits down with Dr. Shelly Latte-Naor — board-certified internist, integrative medicine physician, and menopause care specialist […]

  • Ep. 168 – One Woman's Breast Cancer Journey with Belinda Pyle

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women’s health around perimenopause and menopause.   In this week’s episode, Dr. Lovely sits down with Belinda Pyle—craniosacral therapist, registered massage therapist and a woman with a recent […]

  • Ep. 167 – Weight Management Tools for Menopause with Sarah Kennedy

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women’s health around perimenopause and menopause.  Today I welcome Sarah Kennedy, founder and CEO of Calocurb, for an insightful conversation demystifying weight management and appetite modulation, particularly in […]

  • Ep. 166 – Sore Muscles and Joints? Explaining the Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women’s health around perimenopause and menopause.  Why is it that we so often find ourselves achey, sore, stiff all of the sudden in our forties?  This seems to […]

  • Ep. 165 – How Not To Die in The Hospital with Dr Julie Siemers

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women’s health around perimenopause and menopause.  This episode features Dr. Lovely interviewing Dr. Julie Siemers, a patient safety consultant, educator and nurse.  In this discussion, we talk about […]

  • Ep. 164 – The Menopause Besties Chat: a roundtable with me, Karen Martel and Zora Benhamou

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women’s health around perimenopause and menopause.  This special episode of the Not Your Mother’s Menopause podcast features a unique roundtable discussion.  Dr Lovely is joining forces with two […]

  • Ep. 163 – Tamsen Fadal: How To Menopause

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women’s health around perimenopause and menopause.  This week we had a fantastic chat with Tamsen Fadal, the award-winning journalist behind The M Factor documentary.   Tamsen is an […]

  • Ep. 162 – Personalized Medicine with Andrea Nakayama

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women’s health around perimenopause and menopause.   Today I welcome functional nutritionist and educator Andrea Nakayama to the show.  It was delightful to meet her face to face […]

  • Ep. 161 – Should All Women Be Offered Progesterone at 40?

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women’s health around perimenopause and menopause.   Today, we talk about upgrading women’s health and how we can offer women better options earlier and how you can advocate […]

  • Ep. 160 – Fixing Fatigue with Dr. Sarah Vadeboncoeur

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women’s health around perimenopause and menopause.   Today, we welcome Dr Sarah Vadeboncoeur, naturopathic doctor and host of the Fatigue Fixer Podcast.  We dive into a conversation on […]

  • Ep. 159 – Uterine Fibroid Treatment Options with Dr. Suzanne LeBlang

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women’s health around perimenopause and menopause.   Uterine fibroids are a very common concern for women who are still menstruating.  They are the cause of extreme and chronic […]

  • Ep. 158 – Digestion, Gut Health and Weight Management with Wade Lightheart

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women’s health around perimenopause and menopause.   Have you felt like your digestion has changed with your perimenopausal march forward?  Do you experience bloating, heartburn, reflux, diarrhea, constipation […]

  • Ep. 157 – Rethinking Nourishment with Barb Sheldon

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women’s health around perimenopause and menopause.   If you think today’s episode is a “diet” episode, think again!  We are talking about food for nourishment aside from the […]

  • Ep. 156 – Heart Health for Women with Dr. Jayne Morgan

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women’s health around perimenopause and menopause.   February is Women’s Heart Health month and for today’s episode, I am joined by the extraordinary Dr. Jayne Morgan,  Cardiologist and […]

  • Ep. 155 – Health Optimization in Perimenopause with Dr. Scott Sherr

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women’s health around perimenopause and menopause.   What does it take to optimize health at perimenopause and menopause?  Dr. Scott Sherr is here to help us sort through […]

  • Ep 154 – PTSD and Perimenopause with Mary Lee, Menopause Doula

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women’s health around perimenopause and menopause.   Today’s conversation is with Mary Lee – Menopause Doula and Licensed Menopause Champion.  Mary is the host and creator of the […]

  • Ep. 153 – Menopause in the Workplace with Jack Tuckner and Catherine Crider

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women’s health around perimenopause and menopause.   A critically important issue on the show today – women’s rights in the workplace especially in our menopause transition years.  Many […]

  • EP. 152 – Could Weight Loss Drugs Help Aging with Dr. Tyna Moore

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women’s health around perimenopause and menopause.   Today, we bring you the expert on the benefits of the popular weight loss drugs for obesity, Dr Tyna Moore.  The […]

  • Ep. 151 – Fiona's Favourite Things 2024

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women’s health around perimenopause and menopause.   For this final episode of the year,  I have shared my fav books and podcasts and a few other sweet moments. […]

  • Ep. 150 – Magnesium for Perimenopause and Prevention of Aging with Dr. Greg Kelly

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women’s health around perimenopause and menopause.   Many of us have heard that magnesium is important for our health, but have we heard why?  Dr. Greg Kelly returns […]

  • Ep. 149 – Art As Healer At Midlife with Creativity and Grief Coach Susie Stonefield

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women’s health around perimenopause and menopause.   When Susie Stonefield emailed us and said “I make people cry with art supplies” we knew we had to follow up […]

  • Ep. 148 – Perimenopause Left You Depleted? Minerals and Mitochondria with Caroline Alan

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women’s health around perimenopause and menopause.   Today I am joined by Caroline Alan, Mineral Enthusiast and passionate advocate for healthy humans!  Caroline brings her excitement and deep […]

  • Ep. 147 – Turning Aging On Its Head with Zora Benhamou

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women’s health around perimenopause and menopause.   Zora Benhamou is a Super-Ager.  Until this conversation, I didn’t know what that was!  Zora is a Gerontologist, menopause educator and […]

  • Ep. 146 – Dr. Susan Hardwick-Smith talks Testosterone HRT

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women’s health around perimenopause and menopause.   A very timely topic on the show today – women and tesosterone therapy at menopause.  Not just a hormone for the […]

  • Ep. 145 – Remembering to Play with the Comic Coach, Em Stroud

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women’s health around perimenopause and menopause.   Please join us for this lighthearted and fun conversation with The Comic Coach, Em Stroud.  Em is Leadership and Business Coach, […]

  • Ep. 144 – Timing of HRT with Karen Martel

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women’s health around perimenopause and menopause.   In today’s chat, I welcome back Karen Martel of the Hormone Solutions Podcast and we have a chat about the most […]

  • Ep 143 – Mast Cell Activation and Histamine with Dr. Meg Mill

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women’s health around perimenopause and menopause.   Today, Dr. Lovely welcomes Dr. Meg Mill back to the show to discuss a very contemporary health concern – mast cell […]

  • Ep. 142 – What Does Clean Air Have To Do With Your Sleep with Mike Feldstein

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women’s health around perimenopause and menopause.   Cooking, wildfire smoke, pollution, fragrance and mold.  Things I didn’t think would ever be discussed much on the NYMM podcast, but […]

  • Ep 141 – Dr Jenn Simmons: Linking Breast Cancer and Trauma (PART 2)

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women’s health around perimenopause and menopause.   The ebullient Dr Jennifer Simmons returns to speak with us today and she does not hold back!  An insider to the […]

  • Ep. 140 – FAQ and What's New

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women’s health around perimenopause and menopause.   Today, Dr. Lovely shares some recent clinic Frequently Asked Questions – when do you know it’s time to start HRT and […]

  • Ep 139 – Dr. Jenn Simmons on Contemporary Breast Health, Breast Cancer, and Breast Imaging

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women’s health around perimenopause and menopause.   The ebullient Dr Jennifer Simmons returns to speak with us today and she does not hold back!  An insider to the […]

  • Ep. 138 – New Menopause Insights Published with Andrea Donsky

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women’s health around perimenopause and menopause.   Andrea Donsky is returning to the show today for a discussion on her upcoming event – The Power of Menopause being […]

  • Ep. 137 – Probiotics, Immunity and Gut Health with Tina Anderson

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women’s health around peri-menopause and menopause.   After breaking free from the world of Big Pharma where she saw first hand the over prescription of drugs and the […]

  • Ep. 136 – How Burnout Led to the Wise Woman Within with Dr. Shana Johnston

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women’s health around peri-menopause and menopause.   Dr. Lovely has a chat today with Family Physician, Dr. Shana Johnston.  After working nearly 30 years in a volume based […]

  • Ep. 135 – Divorce, Death or Decision: Taking Our Money Power Back with CFP Francesca Rea.

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine,  functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women’s health and wellness around peri-menopause and menopause.   Today, Dr. Lovely is speaking with Certified Financial Planner and wealth advisor, Francesca Rea.   Francesca teaches us money mindset, […]

  • Ep. 134 – The Thyroid Fixer, Dr. Amie Hornaman

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine,  functional neurology and functional medicine.  Speaking to the topics of women’s health around peri-menopause and menopause.   Dr. Lovely has a chat today with Dr. Amie Hornaman, thyroid expert and functional medicine practitioner.  Dr. Amie has her own story to […]

  • Ep. 133 – Aging Well with Jennifer Scheinman

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine,  functional neurology and functional medicine.  Speaking to the topics of women’s health around peri-menopause and menopause.   Today, Dr. Lovely is speaking with integrative and functional medicine practitioner, Registered Dietician and Nutritionist Jennifer Scheinman.  Jen is here to teach us about […]

  • Ep. 132 – A Nurse Practitioner Can Be Your Best Menopause Friend with Tammy O'Rourke

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine,  functional neurology and functional medicine.  Speaking to the topics of women’s health around peri-menopause and menopause.   Join Dr. Lovely with Nurse Practitioner, Dr. Tammy O’Rourke for this spirited conversation about how we can get help for our hormonal woes at […]

  • Ep. 131 – A Meditation For Sore Souls

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine.  Speaking to the topics of women’s health around peri-menopause and menopause.  It’s time for a mental break from the info overload we can feel!  Here is a sweet grounding meditation for you a recorded by Dr. […]

  • Ep. 130 – The State of Healthcare for Women with OB/GYN Dr. Mary Jacobson

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine,  functional neurology and functional medicine.  Speaking to the topics of women’s health around peri-menopause and menopause.  Today, Dr. Lovely speaks with the Hello Alpha’s Medical Affairs Officer, Dr. mary Jacobson.  Dr. J (as she likes to be called) is an OB/GYN […]

  • Ep. 129 – Author Jessica Waite Shares Her Story of Grief, Secrets and Strength in Perimenopause

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine,  functional neurology and functional medicine.  Speaking to the topics of women’s health around peri-menopause and menopause.  Today, Dr. Lovely is speaking with Storyteller and Best Selling Author Jessica Waite.  Her debut memoir is a shocking and yet heart warming read about […]

  • Ep. 128 – Safety, Stress, Sleep and Recovery with Dr. David Rabin

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine,  functional neurology and functional medicine.  Speaking to the topics of women’s health around peri-menopause and menopause.  Today, Dr. Lovely is speaking with Psychiatrist, Neuroscientist, Researcher and Entrepreneur Dr. David Rabin.   Vivid dreams as a child led Dr. Rabin into a […]

  • Ep. 127 – Menopause and Mental Health

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine,  functional neurology and functional medicine.  Speaking to the topics of women’s health around peri-menopause and menopause.  Today, Dr. Lovely wraps up this 3 part series on mental health with the most contemporary research we have on how perimenopause and menopause changes […]

  • Ep. 126 – Mental Health and Iron, what's the connection?

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine.  Speaking to the topics of women’s health around peri-menopause and menopause.  Today, Dr. Lovely is sharing about the connection between low iron and other types of anemia with mental health.  This is a short episode packed […]

  • Ep. 125 – Depression at Perimenopause

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine.  Speaking to the topics of women’s health around peri-menopause and menopause.  Today, Dr. Lovely is sharing the details on how there is a link between inflammation and depression.  This might not just be a deficiency of […]

  • Ep. 124 – Optimising Sleep with Morgan Adams

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine.  Speaking to the topics of women’s health around peri-menopause and menopause.  Today, Dr. Lovely interviews Morgan Adams.  Morgan is a Holistic Sleep Coach who is on a mission to share sleep strategies with women.  She has […]

  • Ep. 123 – Wine Witch on Fire, a chat with wine expert Natalie MacLean

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine.  Speaking to the topics of women’s health around peri-menopause and menopause.  Today, Dr. Lovely interviews Journalist, Author, Podcaster and Online Wine Educator Natalie MacLean.  Her newest book, Wine Witch on Fire is one of Dr. Lovely’s […]

  • Ep. 122 – The Practice of Pleasure with Danielle Savory

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine.  Speaking to the topics of women’s health around peri-menopause and menopause.  Today, Dr. Lovely is having a chat with Sex and Pleasure Coach Danielle Savory.   If you have wanted to hear how to embrace the […]

  • Ep. 121 – Getting Great Menopause Care with Joanna Strober of Midi Health

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine.  Speaking to the topics of women’s health around peri-menopause and menopause.  Today, Dr. Lovely interviews Co-Founder and CEO of Midi Health.  Midi Health is a virtual care clinic offering easy to access options for appropriate expert […]

  • Ep. 120 – Dr. Shivaune Wright: How To Be Strong, Vital, Flexible and Burn Fat at Menopause

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine.  Speaking to the topics of women’s health around peri-menopause and menopause.  Today, Dr. Lovely has an insightful conversation with Dr. Shivaune Wright – Naturopathic Doctor.  Dr Wright is passionate about women’s health and how our mid-life […]

  • Ep. 119 – Protein For Strength and Longevity with Angelo Keely

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine.  Speaking to the topics of women’s health around peri-menopause and menopause.  Today, Dr. Lovely interviews protein expert Angelo Keely.  Angelo has spent 20 years in the supplement and health industry and grew up learning from his […]

  • Ep. 118 – Tapping for Relief, a chat with Sarah Louise Lilley, EFT Practitioner

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine.  Speaking to the topics of women’s health around peri-menopause and menopause.  Today, Dr. Lovely interviews Sarah Louise Lilley, Clinical EFT Practitioner and Mentor.  They discuss how tapping can help with the symptoms of menopause, quickly!  Have […]

  • Ep. 117 – Psilocybin for Women, an interview with Author Jennifer Chesak

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine.  Speaking to the topics of women’s health around peri-menopause and menopause.  Today, Dr. Lovely interviews Author, Journalist, and Editor Jennifer Chesak.  Jennifer is the author of The Psilocybin Handbook for Women – a book Dr. LOvely […]

  • Ep. 116 – When Sex Hurts at Perimenopause

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine.  Speaking to the topics of women’s health around peri-menopause and menopause.  Today, Dr. Lovely is sharing on the topic of sex at perimenopause.  Our bodies are changing so much in these years, it can be hard […]

  • Ep. 115 – Karen Martel Talks Menopause Weight Loss

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine.  Speaking to the topics of women’s health around peri-menopause and menopause.  Today, Dr. Lovely and Karen Martel, the host of “The Hormone Solution Podcast” are having a chat about weight loss resistance at midlife. Karen is […]

  • Ep 114 – Dr. Krista Coombs Talks Autoimmunity & Thyroid

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine.  Speaking to the topics of women’s health around peri-menopause and menopause.  Today, Dr. Lovely I shaving a chat with Dr. Krista Coombs about menopause, autoimmunity, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, mindset, Traditional Chinese Medicine and more.  This conversation is […]

  • Ep. 113 – Fiona's Favourite Things 2023

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine.  Speaking to the topics of women’s health around peri-menopause and menopause.  Today, Dr. Lovely is sharing her favourite books, podcasts and products from 2023.  Links below!  Please listen, learn and share.   🥬Please visit our product partner […]

  • Ep. 112 – Women and ADHD with Nadine Araksi

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine.  Speaking to the topics of women’s health around peri-menopause and menopause.  Today, Dr. Lovely is having a chat with journalist and coach, Nadine Araksi.  We are talking on the subject of ADHD for women and the […]

  • Ep. 111 – Dr. Prudence Hall talks Regenerative Medicine for Women

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. Speaking to the topics of women’s health around peri-menopause and menopause. Today, Dr. Lovely interviews Dr. Prudence Hall, regenerative and integrated medicine specialist. She has lots of share on the experience of menopause. Please listen, learn […]

  • Ep. 110 – Perimenopause is Now!

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. Speaking to the topics of women’s health around peri-menopause and menopause. Today, Dr. Lovely is talking about the peri! The 10-ish year time frame where a woman’s hormones will change before she has her final menstrual […]

  • Ep. 109 – Sherry Pratt talks Intuitive Eating

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. Speaking to the topics of women’s health around peri-menopause and menopause. Today, Dr. Lovely interviews Sherry Pratt, intuitive eating coach and counselor. This conversation goes deep into the thinking behind what we eat. It’s an eye-opening […]

  • Ep. 108 – The State of Women's Health Care at Midlife, the Menopause Summit Interview

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. Speaking to the topics of women’s health around peri-menopause and menopause. Today, Dr. Lovely is interviewed by Jacqueline Rose, for the Menopause Summit that took place in the early summer of 2023 We speak on many […]

  • Ep 107 – Dr. Jennifer Simmons Talks Breast Health, Cancer Prevention, Screening and Treatment

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. Speaking to the topics of women’s health around peri-menopause and menopause. Today, Dr. Lovely has a chat with the fabulous Dr. Jenn Simmons and she shares all the things you need to know if you have […]

  • Ep 106 – Brain Health at Menopause

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. Speaking to the topics of women’s health around peri-menopause and menopause. Today, Dr. Lovely is sharing the tools you need to keep your brain functioning well at menopause and beyond! Please listen, learn and share. 🧠 […]

  • Ep. 105 – Dr. Gregory Kelly Talks Aging and Longevity

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. Speaking to the topics of women’s health around peri-menopause and menopause. Today, Dr. Lovely interviews Dr. Greg Kelly of Qualia Life Sciences. We talk about many things related to women’s health in this episode, everything from […]

  • Ep 104 – Is Menopause Brain Based?

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. Speaking to the topics of women’s health around peri-menopause and menopause. Today, Dr. Lovely is posing the question – is menopause a phenomenon of the brain? She is sharing what the current research is saying about […]

  • Ep. 103 – Andrea Donsky, Nutritionist and TikTok Superstar talks Perimenopause

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. Speaking to the topics of women’s health around peri-menopause and menopause. Today, Dr. Lovely is sitting down with Andrea Donsky, Nutritionist and TIkTok sensation to talk all things perimenopause. This conversation had some surprises! I learned […]

  • Ep. 102 – How To Talk To Your Doctor about HRT

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. Speaking to the topics of women’s health around peri-menopause and menopause. Today, Dr. Lovely is sharing the tools you need to speak to your doctor about HRT. The hottest topic in women’s health currently, it’s hard […]

  • Ep 101 – Baz Moffat talks female specific issues in sport and pelvic floor health

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. Speaking to the topics of women’s health around peri-menopause and menopause. Today, Dr. Lovely interviews Baz Moffat. Baz is an author, consultant in women’s health, a pelvic floor health coach and former member of the British […]

  • Ep. 100 – Things I Have Learned Along The Way

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. Speaking to the topics of women’s health around peri-menopause and menopause. It’s episode 100! Today, Dr. Lovely reflects back on the last 99 episodes and shares some menopause pearls. The things we have learned along the […]

  • Ep 099 – Dr. Wendie Trubow Talks Dirty with Us (Toxins 101)

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. Speaking to the topics of women’s health around peri-menopause and menopause. Today, Dr. Lovely interviews Dr. Wendie Trubow. We are talking about toxins and why you should care about them. It is through Dr. Trubow’s own […]

  • Ep. 098 – Dr. Mary Claire Haver and the Galveston Diet

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. Speaking to the topics of women’s health around peri-menopause and menopause. Today, Dr. Lovely interviews Dr. Mary Claire Haver to speak about all things menopause and her new book, The Galveston Diet. Please listen, learn and […]

  • Ep 097 – AMA (Ask Me Anything) episode: fasting, hysterectomy, joint pain and supplements

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. Speaking to the topics of women’s health around peri-menopause and menopause. It’s an AMA (Ask Me Anything) episode this time around – I answer questions submitted by you, our podcast community! Please listen, learn and share. […]

  • Ep 096 – PCOS: a discussion with Dr. Jennifer Roelands

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. Speaking to the topics of women’s health around peri-menopause and menopause. In this episode, Dr. Lovely is having a chat with integrative gynecologist Dr. Jennifer Roelands from wellwomanmd.com. PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome)is a practice sweet spot […]

  • Ep 095 – How To Be Your Own Health Advocate

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. Speaking to the topics of women’s health around peri-menopause and menopause. In this episode, Dr. Lovely is sharing her personal stories of women in the flux of perimenopause and the wisdom that comes when learning to […]

  • Ep. 094 – How Women Manage Health – an interview with author Susan Salenger

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. Speaking to the topics of women’s health around peri-menopause and menopause. In this episode, Dr. Lovely is having a chat with author Susan Salenger. Susan’s book is called Sidelined: How women manage and mismanage their health. […]

  • Ep 093 – Autoimmune disease: what it is and what you can do about it

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. Speaking to the topics of women’s health around peri-menopause and menopause. In this episode, Dr. Lovely is sharing her most downloaded episode of all time. She is talking about autoimmune disease, it’s cause and the potential […]

  • Ep. 092 – Headache Freedom with Dr. Meg Mill

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. Speaking to the topics of women’s health around peri-menopause and menopause. In this episode, Dr. Lovely is having a chat with fellow functional medicine practitioner – Dr. Meg Mill of headachefreedom.com. We are discussing headaches and […]

  • Ep 091 – Menopause FAQ

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. Speaking to the topics of women’s health around peri-menopause and menopause. In this episode, Dr. Lovely is sharing her ideas on the re-bradning of menopause, as well as sharing her top tests to ask your doctor […]

  • Ep. 090 – Happy Sisters: Magdalena Wszelaki & I Talk Breast Health

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. Speaking to the topics of women’s health around peri-menopause and menopause. In this episode, Dr. Lovely is having a conversation with Magdalena Wszelaki – an endocrine nutrition expert and certified herbalist as well as speaker and […]

  • Ep. 089 – Holiday Comfort Redux 2022

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. Speaking to the topics of women’s health around peri-menopause and menopause. In this episode, Dr. Lovely is sharing an oldie but goodie – the ritual of creating cozy comfort and space for peace around the busy […]

  • Ep. 088 – Permission to thrive: a conversation about women and money with Francesca Rea CFP

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. Speaking to the topics of women’s health around peri-menopause and menopause. In this episode, Dr. Lovely is speaking with Francesca Rea, Financial Advisor on the subject of money. Why is this important at menopause, you ask? […]

  • Ep. 087 – Mental Health and Iron. What's the connection?

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. Speaking to the topics of women’s health around peri-menopause and menopause. In this mini-episode, Dr. Lovely is speaking on the subject of iron and mental health. Is there a connection? Listen in to learn more. Please […]

  • Ep. 086 – low energy? Anemia redux

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. Speaking to the topics of women’s health around peri-menopause and menopause. Today, she is sharing a previously released episode with a brand-new intro. Even if you heard it the first time, listen again! So many women […]

  • Ep 085 – Taming the Transition – what we know now about menopause.

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. Speaking to the topics of women’s health around peri-menopause and menopause. Today she is sharing real-talk on how you can start to see yourself in the transition from a place of power and love. We want […]

  • EP. 084 – A Grounding Meditation

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. Speaking to the topics of women’s health around peri-menopause and menopause. Take a deep breath with us as we pause and chill. We want to thank our sponsor Athletic Greens! Get our special podcast offer at […]

  • Ep. 083 – Reclaiming your Power in Peri-M

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. Speaking to the topics of women’s health around peri-menopause and menopause. By request today, she is taking a deeper dive on a subject she broached in a recent tiktok video on taking our power back! Join […]

  • Ep. 082 – The Upgrade with Dr. Louann Brizendine

    An interview with Dr. Louann Brizendine, author of The Upgrade, available 4/19/2022. We spoke about the midlife change for women and EVERYTHING we have to look forward to. Watch the video uncut version at patreon.com/drfionalovely. Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine.

  • Ep. 081 – The Best is Yet to Come!

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is bringing her unique take on women’s health to the world of podcasting. In this episode, I am sharing my ideas on how life can just get better as we age. Learn more about the […]

  • Ep 080 – Healthy Back to Basics

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is bringing her unique take on women’s health to the world of podcasting. In this episode, learn to map your moon cycle. What this means at all ages and stages of life! Join us at […]

  • Ep. 079 – Mapping Your Moon Cycle

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is bringing her unique take on women’s health to the world of podcasting. In this episode, learn to map your moon cycle. What this means at all ages and stages of life! Join us at […]

  • Ep. 078 – Embracing the Divine Feminine

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is bringing her unique take on women’s health to the world of podcasting. This episode is by request! Many of you are wanting to know more about the Divine Feminine. This is is according to […]

  • Ep. 077 – Mindset in Menopause, an interview with Sheri Matteo

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is bringing her unique take on women’s health to the world of podcasting. In this episode, Dr. Lovely is having a fireside chat with Sheri Matteo of Jaialife.com. Sheri and her bus partner Barb have […]

  • Ep. 076 – Fasting For Women

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is bringing her unique take on women’s health to the world of podcasting. In this episode, you are gonna get the the latest on how and why and when women should fast – its different […]

  • Ep. – 075 Adrenal Health Update

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is bringing her unique take on women’s health to the world of podcasting. In this episode, you are gonna get the update on adrenal health, post-pandemic! Please listen, learn, share. Please check out our sponsor: […]

  • Ep. 074 – Heavy Bleeding in Peri-Menopause

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is bringing her unique take on women’s health to the world of podcasting. In this episode, Dr. Lovely is speaking on a very common concern for women – heavy bleeding. It’s common, so don’t fret! […]

  • Ep. 073 – Brain Health for Women

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is bringing her unique take on women’s health to the world of podcasting. In this episode, Dr. Lovely is talking about a personal passion project of hers. To get the webinar recording, please go here: […]

  • Ep. 072 – Heart Healthy Women

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is bringing her unique take on women’s health to the world of podcasting. In this episode, Dr. Lovely is dishing on something that affects us all: heart health! Listen in for tips and tricks from […]

  • Ep.071 – Hormonal FAQ

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is bringing her unique take on women’s health to the world of podcasting. In this episode, Dr. Lovely is answering YOUR questions about all things women’s health. Please listen, learn, share. Find out more about […]

  • Ep. 070- Pelvic Floor Health with The Vaginacologist, Dr. Teresa Irwin

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is bringing her unique take on women’s health to the world of podcasting. In this episode, Dr. Lovely is having a chat with the totally awesome, Dr. Teresa Irwin – The Vaginacologist. Please visit Dr. […]

  • Ep. 069 – Fasting Your Libido Back to Life

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is bringing her unique take on women’s health to the world of podcasting. In this episode, Dr. Lovely is talking about intermittent fasting and the benefits of it: decreased inflammation, blood sugar regulation, mood regulation, […]

  • Ep.068 – 10 Things You Can Do For Your Brain Health Now

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is bringing her unique take on women’s health to the world of podcasting. In this episode, Dr. Lovely is using the Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement top 10 things you can do for your brain now and […]

  • Ep. 067 – Staying Healthy

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is bringing her unique take on women’s health and the passage of menopause to the world of podcasting. In this episode: we are living through some strange times, unprecedented times. Dr. Lovely is offering up […]

  • Ep. 066 – Unclenched

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is bringing her unique take on women’s health to the world of podcasting. In this episode, learn where you might be holding tension you don’t even realise is there and how it can effect the […]

  • Ep. 065 – Are You Anemic?

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is bringing her unique take on women’s health to the world of podcasting. In this episode, Dr. Lovely is talking about iron deficiency anemia. An information packed episode – get ready to take notes! Please […]

  • Ep. 064 – Autoimmune Disease – our suffering is optional.

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is bringing her unique take on women’s health to the world of podcasting. In this episode, Dr. Lovely is talking about the epidemic of autoimmune diseases that she has seen recently in her clinical space. […]

  • Ep.063 – Toxins, Inc.

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is bringing her unique take on women’s health to the world of podcasting. In this episode, she is spilling the beans on the toxins we are exposed to everyday. Please listen, learn, share. Find out […]

  • Ep. 062 – Thyroid update

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is bringing her unique take on women’s health to the world of podcasting. In this episode, Dr. Lovely is talking about the thyroid gland. Please listen, learn, share. Find out more about Dr. Lovely and […]

  • Ep. 061 – Bone Health: we are all made of stars!

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is bringing her unique take on women’s health to the world of podcasting. In this episode, Dr. Lovely is talking about the importance of quiet holiday rituals. Please listen, learn, share. Find out more about […]

  • Ep. 060 – Depression and Inflammation.

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is bringing her unique take on women’s health to the world of podcasting. In this episode, Dr. Lovely is talking about the cycle of inflammation and depression and offering plenty of useable-right-now info on how […]

  • Ep.059 – Holiday Comfort

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is bringing her unique take on women’s health to the world of podcasting. In this episode, Dr. Lovely is talking about the importance of quiet holiday rituals. Please listen, learn, share. Find out more about […]

  • Ep. 058 – It happens, doesn't it?

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is bringing her unique take on women’s health to the world of podcasting. In this episode, Dr. Lovely is talking about poop. What you can do if you have chronic constipation. Please listen, learn, share. […]

  • Ep.057 – SPECIAL EDITION – The 5 Steps to Peace in Menopause

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is bringing her unique take on women’s health to the world of podcasting. In this special edition episode, Dr. Lovely is spilling the beans on the 5 steps to gaining peace in peri-menopause. At the […]

  • Ep.056 – What is Functional Medicine?

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is bringing her unique take on women’s health to the world of podcasting. In this episode, Dr. Lovely is defining Functional Medicine and explaining why a FM practitioner is your best bet for preventative care […]

  • Ep. 055 – Your food cravings aren't you, they are your biology!

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is bringing her unique take on women’s health to the world of podcasting. In this episode, Dr. Lovely is tackling the topic of food cravings – why they can be so strong, why they aren’t […]

  • Ep. 054 – Falling into peace – a grounding exercise for crazy times.

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is bringing her unique take on women’s health to the world of podcasting. In this episode, Dr. Lovely is explaining why we often end up feeling stuck in a rut, in the hamster wheel of […]

  • Ep. 053 – Rehearsing a new you.

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is bringing her unique take on women’s health to the world of podcasting. In this episode, Dr. Lovely is explaining why we often end up feeling stuck in a rut, in the hamster wheel of […]

  • Ep. 052 – Tactical stress management for women.

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is bringing her unique take on women’s health to the world of podcasting. In this episode, Dr. Lovely covering a wee bit of the info shared in the Menopause Help Guide (bit.ly/menopauseshift) about brain health […]

  • Ep. 051 – The Menopause Help Guide & FAQ part 3

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is bringing her unique take on women’s health to the world of podcasting. In this episode, Dr. Lovely is sharing her latest creation with you and covering a few of our listeners questions in the […]

  • Ep. 050 – Why Women Seek Drama (and what it does to your adrenal glands!)

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is bringing her unique take on women’s health to the world of podcasting. In this episode, Dr. Lovely is talking about stress, drama and the biological reason we seek the darkness often in our lives. […]

  • Ep. 049 – Feminine Power.

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is bringing her unique take on women’s health to the world of podcasting. In this episode, Dr. Lovely is speaking on the subject of power and how we manage our societal expectations of how powerful […]

  • Ep. 048 – Your Lady Parts.

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is bringing her unique take on women’s health to the world of podcasting. In this episode, Dr. Lovely goes THERE again! This time, talking about the female pelvic anatomy and the erotic anatomy for women. […]

  • Ep. 047 – The taboos of menopause – a deeper dive.

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is bringing her unique take on women’s health to the world of podcasting. In this episode, Dr. Lovely is sharing the follow up to a recent interview where she was asked to speak on the […]

  • Ep. 046 – Your Lady Garden.

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is bringing her unique take on women’s health to the world of podcasting. In this episode, Dr. Lovely goes THERE! Yep, she is talking about the vaginal flora and the common symptoms women can experience […]

  • Ep. 045 – Hormone FAQ part 2

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is bringing her unique take on women’s health to the world of podcasting. In this episode, Dr. Lovely is tackling your questions about breast testing, defining the phases or Peri-M and weight loss. Please listen, […]

  • Ep. 044 – Sex and your brain.

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is bringing her unique take on women’s health to the world of podcasting. In this episode, Dr. Lovely is speaking about how the brain plays a huge role in sex after 40. Please listen, learn, […]

  • Ep. 043 – The bugs who rule us.

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is bringing her unique take on women’s health to the world of podcasting. In this episode, Dr. Lovely is speaking about the human microbiome – the bugs which live in us and on us and […]

  • Ep. 042 – Hormone FAQ

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is bringing her unique take on women’s health to the world of podcasting. In this episode, Dr. Lovely is taking a hint from the listeners and answering questions she is frequently asked by her patients […]

  • Ep. 041 – What are your beliefs?

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is bringing her unique take on women’s health to the world of podcasting. In this episode, Dr. Lovely is pulling back the curtains on old, out-dated, cultural beliefs about who we are as women and […]

  • Ep. 040 – Learning the hard way – what pain can teach us.

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is bringing her unique take on women’s health to the world of podcasting. In this episode, Dr. Lovely is speaking from personal experience and how a recent problem taught her deeply that you can do […]

  • Ep. 039 – Good adrenal habits for peri-menopause.

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is bringing her unique take on women’s health to the world of podcasting. In this episode, Dr. Lovely is opening the conversation about the adrenal glands that we need to have and creating healthy adrenal […]

  • Ep. 038 – The adrenal gland conversation we need to have.

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is bringing her unique take on women’s health to the world of podcasting. In this episode, Dr. Lovely is opening the conversation about the adrenal glands that we need to have. Please listen, learn, share. […]

  • Ep. 037 – 2017- a new year, a fresh page.

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is bringing her unique take on women’s health to the world of podcasting. In this episode, Dr. Lovely goes deep on creating the year afresh, without the use of resolutions. Please listen, learn, share. Find […]

  • Ep. 036 – Saving yourself during the holidays.

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is bringing her unique take on women’s health to the world of podcasting. In this episode, Dr. Lovely is sharing some sanity tips for this busy holiday season. Please listen, learn, share. Find out more […]

  • Ep. 035 – Erectile dysfunction, anyone?

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is bringing her unique take on women’s health to the world of podcasting. In this episode, Dr. Lovely is talking about the penis – the hard, the soft and the causes of dysfunction for our […]

  • Ep. 034 – Who were you meant to be?

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is bringing her unique take on women’s health to the world of podcasting. In this episode, Dr. Lovely is taking a moment to share encouragement with those who need it now. Please listen, learn, share. […]

  • Ep. 033 – The importance of your pelvic power.

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is bringing her unique take on women’s health to the world of podcasting. In this episode, Dr. Lovely is answering a query from the listeners – please talk about hysterectomies. She touches on the core […]

  • Ep. 032 – Encouragement for your journey.

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is bringing her unique take on women’s health to the world of podcasting. In this episode, Dr. Lovely is touching on a the subjects of support and encouragement. How can you feel fulfilled when you […]

  • Ep. 031 – Pelvic floor health – why it matters.

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is bringing her unique take on women’s health to the world of podcasting. In this episode, Dr. Lovely is speaking on the topic of pelvic floor health. Grab some tips on how to keep yours […]

  • Ep. 030 – The skinny on headaches.

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is bringing her unique take on women’s health to the world of podcasting. In this episode, Dr. Lovely is answering a request straight from you on the topic of headaches. They are a common occurrence […]

  • Ep. 029 – A Woman's Worth.

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is bringing her unique take on women’s health to the world of podcasting. In this episode, Dr. Lovely is sharing her ideas on self care, worth, how society views the role of women, how we […]

  • Ep. 028 – Reasons and remedies for fatigue.

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is bringing her unique take on women’s health to the world of podcasting. In this episode, Dr. Lovely is speaking on the topic of fatigue and the common reasons you may have low energy and […]

  • Ep. 027 – #relax

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is bringing her unique take on women’s health to the world of podcasting. In this episode, Dr. Lovely take you through an easy meditation for tapping into your inner voice and intuition. Please listen, share, […]

  • Ep. 026 – Hormone considerations for brain health.

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is bringing her unique take on women’s health to the world of podcasting. In this episode, Dr. Lovely speaks to the connection and importance of hormones in balance to a well functioning brain. Please listen, […]

  • Ep 025 – Progesterone is our friend for life.

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is bringing her unique take on women’s health to the world of podcasting. In this episode, Dr. Lovely carries on the conversation started in episode 024 and explains why progesterone is necessary in peri-menopause and […]

  • Ep. 024 – It's time to take up peaceful, hormonal arms and demand better treatments for peri-menopause

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is bringing her unique take on women’s health to the world of podcasting. In this episode, Dr. Lovely throws down the gauntlet and asks us to demand better options, treatments for the symptoms of peri-menopause. […]

  • Ep. 023 – The 411 on hormone disruptors.

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is bringing her unique take on women’s health to the world of podcasting. In this episode, Dr. Lovely tells us the common places we find the chemicals which disrupt our delicate hormone balance. Get some […]

  • Ep. 022 – Sex and peri-menopause.

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is bringing her unique take on women’s health to the world of podcasting. In this episode, Dr. Lovely helps out with understanding a woman’s sex drive (or lack of it!) at peri-menopause. Does any of […]

  • Ep. 021 – 10 tips for hormonal health in peri-menopause.

    Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is bringing her unique take on women’s health to the world of podcasting. In this episode, Dr. Lovely gives you a list of 10 tips to help with hormone health. A jam packed information podcast, […]

  • Ep. 020 – Weight gain in peri-menopause.

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A weekly chat about women’s health from an expert in the fields of restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. The podcast will feature patient stories, health advice and Dr.Lovely’s own special take on mind, body and spiritual healing for women of all ages and stages. Find out more at drlovely.expert.

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