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Doing some self-reflection today on the podcast as well as a deep dive into our new years resolutions, our own identities, and so much more! Join us! See you all in 2023!
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Episode 44: Well, That Got Dark Fast!
MET Gala and existential crisis anyone? let's get into today on the pod!
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Episode 43: On with Izzy!
Izzy is on the pod this week and we get into QUITE the random conversation! Tune in!
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Episode 42: THE Birth Story!
Well we finally made it folks… here's the COMPLETE and unfiltered birth story of Vienna being born. If you're squeemish you mayyy want to skip this one!
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Episode 41: Sympathy Posting and Passover
What do you think about sympathy posting on social media? Today we deep dive into if we think sympathy posting is for the views, or if we think it can help people find their community. Let us know your thoughts!
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Episode 40: A Little Bit of Everything and the Sandwich Museum.
A little bit of randomness never hurt anyone! Today on the podcast we've got a little bit of everything so give us a listen and enjoy!
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Episode 39: Are We Ready?!
Today on the Pod we are in the homestretch! Getting ready for the big day and the baby are STRESSFUL! there's so much to think about and talk about, let's get into it!
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Episode 38: Our Identity and Some End Of The Year Reflection.
Doing some self-reflection today on the podcast as well as a deep dive into our new years resolutions, our own identities, and so much more! Join us! See you all in 2023!
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Episode 37: Managing Expectations
Do we have realistic expectations of ourselves? our partners? our parents? Let's get into it today! We're talking all about our expectations of each other and what we can do to help each other in managing our expectations!
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Episode 36: The Siblings Are Back!
We've got guests today on the pod! it's everyone's favorite brother and sister combo! Listen in as we discuss Tik Tok and becoming aunts and uncles! Hope you enjoy!
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Episode 35: The Bubble Discussion
Today we are talking all about the documentary "The Bubble" and what to do with people after retirement! join us!
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Episode 34: In Sickness and in Health!
Gonna live everyday like its your last? join us on today's episode as we discuss a bit of a traumatic health scare we encountered with a VERY close member of our family and what it means to be healthy and happy.
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Episode 33: Lisa's Concerned for the Children!
She read some pretty rough stuff in an article and now she brings it to the podcast to discuss the future of children on social media!
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Episode 32: James Corden and the CURSE of being a celebrity dick.
sorry corden, but we never liked you!
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Episode 31: We're Back Baby! Literally!
We're Back Baby!!! Pun Intended!
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Episode 30: Let's Wrap it Up!
Let's end this season the best way we know how: going back and reviewing the season and topics!
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Episode 29: Some Inspiration, LOTS of laughs.
Today on the pod we are sharing some of our favorite inspirational quotes and sayings! Some will make you think, some will make you cry, and all of this will make us laugh so hard we can't finish the episode! Enjoy!
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Episode 28: Plan! Plan! Plan! Manifest! Manifest! Manifest!
Do you like a plan? Is it good to plan for all of your life goals? that's what we are getting into today!
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Episode 27: Mother's Day featuring Grandma!
We've got the Matriarch on the pod today! Grandma instils all her wisdom onto us today and gives us a special Mother's Day episode!
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Episode 26: Incels and Early Childhood Sex Education
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Episode 25: The 17 Person Family Vacation Episode!
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Episode 24: Best and Worst Inventions!
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Episode 23: The Grudge: 2022
Are you a grudge holder? Today we get into do we hold grudges? Are you the kind of person who can put your feelings aside and move on? Let's dive into it!
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Episode 22: Easy to Love?
Are you easy to love? Who would you say is the first person that comes to your mind when you hear that question.. Today we take a look at ourselves and try to decide if we think we are easy to love, if we even want to be easy to love, and much more!
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Episode 21: Your TV Age VS Your Actual Age
Hey Hey Hey Everyone! We're back and talking scammers this April Fools Day! There's been so many scammer stories on tv lately and we are getting into it.
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Episode 20: Sorry Lin..
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Episode 19: You Gotta Push It To The Side..
Oh Wow! We are coming up on our last 2 episodes for the season! Today we are absolutely exhausted from daylight savings time, traveling, and basically just everything!
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Episode 18: Things That Scare Us
Sometimes things can be frightening… and sometimes knowing what scares you can actually help you! So let's discuss it today!
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Episode 17: Pardon the Interruption
But we have some updated current events to talk about! There's just been too much going on lately and we gotta talk about it!
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Episode 16: Lisa LOVES to eat out!
AND NOT IN THE WAY YOU THINK! you sickos! We are talking all things we LOVE today!
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Episode 15: Things We HATE!
We know they say "Hate" is a strong word… but this shit truly gets to us! Let's talk about it!
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Episode 14: Time For Your Checkup!
My back hurts from holding up this podcast! Today we are talking all about Lisa's plentiful health issues and doctors appointments and why it's just honestly sucks to age!
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Episode 13 Took Her Robes and We are Sitting on TV!
WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL!!! Now you guys can all watch us make complete fools of ourselves from the comfort of your phone or computer! Woo! Link below! This week we kind of get into a little bit of everything! give the randomness a listen and we hope you enjoy!
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Episode12: True Crimes!
Today we are a little scrambled with some current events from the last few weeks! This episode has it all! True crime, gossip, safety, and even some laughs after all of that! Give us a listen and if you'd like a shoutout email us! also…WE ARE NOW ON YOUTUBE! Come watch! https://youtu.be/T0ikaa8Cs_k
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Episode 11: It's a Family Affair!
We have some very special LIVE guests today! Hope you enjoy the chaos of the entire family fighting for the mic!
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Bonus EP Oh What a Night!
Wedding, Vacation, The Future of Season 2?! We've got alot to talk about on this mini-bonus episode! Hope this can hold you off through summer!
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Episode 10: The Last (Covid) Supper..
It's our final episode of the season! Today's episode is a little recap of everything we've spoken about all season and also a little discussion about how COVID has shaped the way we did the show, how it helped us start this amazing project, and how we think it will continue to affect our lives. […]
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Episode 9: Men are from Mars and Can Women Have it All?
Gender roles are hard, but you know what's harder? Having it all! Today we are diving into what drives us nuts about men and how we are going to teach young boys to grow up and NOT become a Cuomo, Delia, Kavanaugh, CK…or dare we say HAMMER. Sorry boys, but y'all got to be better!
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Episode 8: Generations…Why?
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Episode 7: DIVORCE.
Breakin' up is hard to do… even harder with 3 young children and you're only 35! Today we are getting into the topic of divorce from the parent and child perspective!
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Episode 6: Check Your Mentals!
We are back and talking mental health! How are you feeling? Need some therapy? Kids driving you nuts? Have you lost yourself a bit? Look no further! We are here to help!.. and by help we mean we can't really help but maybe this episode will remind you that you're not alone in this!
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Episode 5: Our Changing Bodies
Hey Everyone! This week we are talking health! wellness! and our ever changing bodies! Hop on the treadmill and take this episode for a spin! Your peloton bike will thank you!
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Episode 4: Drama Part Deux… Friends and Family Edition
Even more drama from last week! You thought we were finished living for the drama? NEVER!
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Episode 3: Oh….the Drama!!
Celebrity drama and gossip… do we live? Find out today on this week's episode! We are talking cannibal Armie Hammer, #FREEBRITNEY, and whatever the ladies of the housewives did to make themselves so famously dramatic!
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Episode 2.5: BONUS! The November Wedding Insanity.
Surprise! Today you get a little bonus episode so that Lisa can get all of this off her chest. Let's talk about what really went on during the infamous November mini-wedding/surprise 30th birthday party… you don't want to miss the insanity!
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Episode 2: Weddings! Marriage! Insomnia!
On today's episode we do a deep dive into the world of covid-19 weddings, what its like to be newlyweds, lost celebrations, and what keeps us up at night!
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Episode 1: Welcome to The Perri-Menopause Podcast! (feat. Wine!)
Hello Everyone! Welcome to our very first episode! We are so happy you're here so grab a glass of wine, relax, and get to know us a little better. Today's episode Is a little Intro Into who we are, what you'll be hearing on the show as the weeks go on, and why we even […]
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Cooked weight vs raw weight: How I log my protein
If you’re tracking your food but unsure whether to log your protein cooked or raw, this episode is for you. This is a quick, practical breakdown of how I log protein and why it matters, especially if you’re working toward fat loss in menopause. When protein cooks, it loses water and typically shrinks by about […]
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Is alcohol doing more damage in midlife than you realise? – with Prof David Nutt
Most of us know alcohol isn’t ideal for our health. But the specific ways it affects the brain, gut, hormones and our sleep, and why those effects become more pronounced as we age, are less well understood. Leading psychiatrist and neuropsychopharmacologist Prof David Nutt joins Liz to explain exactly what happens in the body from the […]
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How to Find the Meaning of Your Life (From Harvard's #1 Happiness Expert)
Arthur C. Brooks is a happiness expert, Harvard University professor, and best-selling author. You live a good life, but you still feel unhappy. You put yourself out there, but every relationship seems to fail. You have your dream job, but something feels off. What is going on? In today’s episode of The Tamsen Show, Arthur […]
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Eps 400: Why Your Midlife Symptoms Aren’t Just Hormones with Crystal Andrus Morisette
No one tells you that the real shift in midlife isn’t just physical… It’s personal. In this conversation, we’re unpacking something that doesn’t get talked about enough, how so many of us have been taught to override our needs, push through, and take care of everyone else… until our body finally says “I can’t keep […]
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Bonus: When hormones are missed in mental health
In this episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by mental health nurses Jayne and Diane to discuss the often overlooked role of hormones in women’s mental health. Drawing on their experience working in mental health services, they share how hormonal changes are rarely considered when women present with symptoms such as anxiety, depression or mood […]
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This Simple Mindset Shift Will Change the Way You See Your Life
Life doesn’t always go according to plan. And even the changes you choose can bring uncertainty, questions, and moments where you wonder what’s next. Today’s episode will show you how to move forward and find something better on the other side. In it, Mel sits down with Dr. Maya Shankar, a cognitive scientist, expert on […]
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If Nothing Seems to Be Going Your Way, Listen to This
Life doesn’t always go according to plan. And even the changes you choose can bring uncertainty, questions, and moments where you wonder what’s next. Today’s episode will show you how to move forward and find something better on the other side. In it, Mel sits down with Dr. Maya Shankar, a cognitive scientist, expert on […]
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“I wish I was chic-er!” Fearne on personal style and learning new skills
What’s been going on for you this week? What are you happy about, and what’s making you not so happy? Fearne’s here with more chat about what’s putting her and the Happy Place team in a good mood, and what’s feeling a bit rubbish …and Fearne has really really been feeling rubbish this week… This […]
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S4 Ep198: Preventing Dementia: Estrogen? Testosterone? Prevogen?
Preventing Dementia: Estrogen? Testosterone? Prevogen™?On November 10, 2025, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, Dr. Marty Markary, along with the head of the FDA, RFK Jr, announced that hormone therapy would “reduce Alzheimer’s by 35%.” Where does that statistic come from? And should all women take hormone therapy to stave off dementia later in life? In […]
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JoBeth Williams Returns to Talk Hollywood and Becoming a Grandmother
JoBeth Williams returns to HFCT! We are thrilled to continue our conversation with actress and producer JoBeth Williams. JoBeth is busier than ever with the movie, Not Without Hope, and producing the recent Actor Awards. She also shares more great stories from her past movies including Kramer vs. Kramer. Her most exciting new position is […]
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Brain Fog, Memory Loss, and Alzheimer’s Risk During Menopause with Dr. Lisa Mosconi
In this episode of unPAUSED, Dr. Mary Claire Haver continues her conversation with Dr. Lisa Mosconi, neuroscientist and associate professor of neuroscience in neurology and radiology at Weill Cornell Medicine, New York Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Mosconi directs the Alzheimer’s Prevention Program, including the NIH-funded Women’s Brain Initiative and the Alzheimer’s Prevention Clinic, and was recently […]
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EP. 211 – Menopausal Skin Concerns and Rescue with Debbi Barber
In this eagerly anticipated return to the podcast, Dr. Fiona Lovely welcomes back skincare innovator, Debbi Barber, to share her experience treating our menopausal skin and give us her best tips to looking great, no matter your age. Their last conversation became one of the top three most downloaded episodes of last year, and this […]
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Step Three to a Regulated Nervous System: Building your Capacity
In this episode, I’m taking you into the third step of regulating your nervous system — and this is where things really begin to shift. We’ve already explored awareness and regulation, but if you’ve ever felt like you’re still getting pulled into stress again and again… this is the missing piece. Today, I’m talking about […]
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Step Three to a Regulated Nervious System: Building your Capacity
In this episode, I’m taking you into the third step of regulating your nervous system — and this is where things really begin to shift. We’ve already explored awareness and regulation, but if you’ve ever felt like you’re still getting pulled into stress again and again… this is the missing piece. Today, I’m talking about […]
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52 – Why psychiatrists must start thinking about hormones
In this episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by consultant psychiatrist Dr Gareth Jarvis to explore the important, and often overlooked, connection between hormones and mental health. Louise and Gareth discuss how hormonal changes can often contribute to depression, anxiety, sleep disturbance and severe mental illnesses. They also explore why psychiatrists are rarely trained to consider hormones […]
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If You’re Going Through a Friendship Breakup You Need To Hear This
If you have ever lost a friend and felt like you weren’t allowed to grieve it, this episode is for you. In this deeply personal solo episode, Tamsen opens up about one of the most painful experiences women carry quietly: the friendship breakup. Whether it ended with a blowup, a slow fade, or a silence […]
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Eps 399: You’re Doing All the Sleep Tips — So Why Are You Still Awake?
If sleep hygiene and all the “sleep tips” aren’t working for you… this is why. This is the final episode in our sleep miniseries, and I really wanted to bring everything together in a way that actually makes sense for your body. Because so many women are stuck thinking they just need more discipline, a […]
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The Ultimate Guide to Women’s Sexual Health, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) & Menopause
This episode is a MUST listen. Mel calls it one of the most important conversations she has ever had on The Mel Robbins Podcast. Most women don’t know this, and this information could save the life of a woman you love. If you are thinking you’re “fine,” while quietly suffering through symptoms that are treatable, […]
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Ruth Langsford: “We all go through sh*t!” My life with divorce and dementia
How do you cope when you’re going through a really rough time? Broadcaster Ruth Langsford has needed a balance of big cries, therapy, and just choosing to dust herself off and get to work. In this chat with Fearne, Ruth talks through the ways counselling and female friendships are moving her through the grief of […]
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The beauty advice I got completely wrong
After nearly 40 years researching health, beauty and wellness, Liz has learned that looking well and looking young are two very different things – and that the most powerful beauty advice she ever received had nothing to do with what you put on your skin. Plus: why period pains can get worse in midlife, […]
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The Truth About Weight Loss Injections In Menopause (GLP-1)
Can weight loss injections help with menopause weight gain?In this week’s episode, Dr Naomi Potter is joined by menopause specialist Dr Kari Nightingale to unpack one of the biggest topics in women’s health right now: GLP-1 weight loss medications. They discuss why weight can become so much harder to manage in perimenopause and menopause, how […]
The Perri-Menopause Podcast
Welcome to The Perri-Menopause Podcast! We are a mother/daughter duo with ZERO podcast experience, but very strong opinions! Come listen as we navigate the world pre…or PERI-MENOPAUSE (hence the name..it’s the word for the period of time just before menopause!) and challenge each other to see the world from the other’s perspective! Normally we’d pay […]