Episode 50: FIGHTING FOR HORMONAL & REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE FOR ALL with CONGRESSWOMAN MAXINE DEXTER

⚡️MENOPUNKS PODCAST ⚡️

October 23, 2026 ∙ 43 mins
Episode 52

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⚡️In Ep 50 Congresswoman Maxine Dexter joins us to discuss peri/menopause, hormone therapy, and why access to HRT matters. Drawing on her experience as a physician, policymaker, and patient, Dexter reflects on her perimenopause symptoms and the effect of treatment, what’s behind lingering fears around HRT, medication access, and the need for evidence-based care. She also connects menopause care with reproductive rights and gender-affirming care, arguing that medical decisions belong with patients and clinicians, and she lays out ways people can advocate for better access with universal healthcare for all!⚡️


🗳️IT WAS A JOY TALKING TO THIS BRILLIANT CONGRESSWOMAN - LETS VOTE MORE OF THEM INTO OFFICE THIS MIDTERM ELECTION!✊🗳️


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DESIGN: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JEN SBRAGIA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

DISTRO: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RUINOUS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

PR: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ARLINGTON⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

THEME: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PARTY WITCH "FALL IN LINE"⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


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October 23, 2026

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43 mins
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  • Episode 7: BREAKING THROUGH THE GENX ADHD PERI/MENOPAUSE HELLSPIRAL with Andi Zeisler

    ⚡️DOES THE PATRIARCHY FEAR THE UNF*CKABLE CRONE? 🧙🏻🖕⚡️ On this weeks episode Host Alicia & Andi Zeisler – Bitch Media founder and Senior Culture Writer at Salon.com – have a rollicking conversation about adult onset ADHD and the rollercoaster of being a neurodivergent peri/menopausal woman in 2025. They dive into how the patriarchy’s fear of […]

  • Episode 6: HARNESSING MENOPUNK POWER TO EXPOSE THE LIES IN WOMEN'S HEALTH with Corin Tucker and Nikki Kuehl NP

    ⚡️In this episode Alicia, Corin Tucker of Sleater-Kinney and menopause specialist Nikki Kuehl NP deep dive into myth busting the dangerous lies about HRT and women’s health. They get into the importance of having the energy and creativity to maintain quality of life, using our platforms to amplify activism through pop culture, and how Corin’s […]

  • Episode 5: CALLING BULLSH*T ON THE GENDER & HORMONE BINARY with Gilly Ann Hanner

    ⚡️In this episode, Alicia chats with dear friend and early 90’s punk legend Gilly Ann Hanner of Calamity Jane. They dive into everything from peri/menopausal chaos to standing up for the rights of the trans community, to that time Calamity Jane opened for Nirvana in Argentina and wound up imploding as a band immediately after. […]

  • Episode 4: F*CKING CANCER BACK WITH HRT with Nikki Kuehl NP/Menopause Specialist

    ⚡️In this fun and fierce episode Alicia gets into it with triple positive breast cancer survior/HRT advocate Nikki Kuehl NP, busting through the nightmare of hormonal health and the patriarchal trash heap that’s shaped women’s medical narratives for decades. Nikki reveals her own story—surviving breast cancer, crash-landing into menopause, and realizing just how little real […]

  • Episode 3: THE WE CARE TOO F*CKING MUCH CLUB with Rachel Blumberg and Jen Sbragia

    ⚡️In this episode pals Alicia J. Rose, Rachel Blumberg (Califone/Field Drums/Arch Cape) and Jen Sbragia (The Softies/All Girl Summer Fun Band) take an unfiltered deep dive into their creative quality of life before and after HRT and how they’re inspired to spark change through a hormonal revolution. Three lifelong creative polymaths fully optimized with zero […]

  • Episode 2: REVOLUTION NOW MENOPUNNNK STYLE with Allison Wolfe of Bratmobile and Nikki Kuehl NP

    ⚡️In this episode host Alicia J. Rose dives into a wildly informative conversation with the ever delightful Allison Wolfe of Riot GRRRL legends Bratmobile, plus a special pop-in by menopause specialist and HRT/meno/cancer advocate Nikki Kuehl NP. We get into the origins of Riot Grrrl and Bratmobile, doing the splits at 50, Allison’s own HRT […]

  • Episode 1: HORMONALLY RADICALIZED & READY TO RUMBLE with Dr. Aoife O’Sullivan, Menopause Specialist

    ⚡️On this inaugural episode of Menopunks Podcast filmmaker/musician Alicia J. Rose teams up with menopause specialist Dr. Aoife O’Sullivan to rip the stigmatized label off peri/menopause with radical insight and huge laughs. Dr. O’Sullivan shares how her own hormonal crash turned her from a by-the-book doc into a passionate women’s health advocate. Together, Alicia and […]

  • Introducing!…………MENOPUNKS PODCAST

    I’m filmmaker and musician Alicia J. Rose, and I want to empower women with the energy to start a revolution. By 2030, one billion women will be in menopause. One. Billion. Imagine if every man’s testosterone tanked by 50 — you think the world would let that slide? Welcome to menopause: complete hormonal castration. And perimenopause? She’s the chaotic, sh*tty […]

  • Menopause, Ageism and Diet Culture with Deb Benfield RDN

    When Deb Benfield joined me last December, so many listeners told me they had never heard the term internalized ageism. And once they had, they couldn't unsee it. So I invited Deb back to go deeper. Deb and I talk about how the stories we absorbed about aging (hello, Mrs. Roper's muumuu) shape how we […]

  • How to Maintain Weight Loss Without Dieting Forever | MMP Ep. 348

    ☎️ Book Your COACHING INQUIRY Call: https://calendly.com/d/386-k9q-4cg/coaching-inquiry-call-zoom ☎️ Book Your COMPLEMENTARY CONSULTATION and CALORIE CALCULATION Call: https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You've probably lost weight before. The real challenge is keeping it off. In this episode, Stephanie Crassweller shares a private client call she has never released before on what it takes to maintain weight loss long term. She […]

  • 240: Docs Answer Listener Questions: Global Edition IV

    (00:00:00) 240: Docs Answer Listener Questions: Global Edition IV (00:00:05) Welcome to Itchy and Bitchy (00:00:48) Doc Itchy Medical Pet Supplements (00:01:24) Global Reach of Itchy and Bitchy (00:03:33) Addressing Listener Questions (00:06:45) Cyclospora and Food Safety (00:10:17) Tick-Borne Diseases and Prevention (00:13:08) Doc Itchy Medical Pet Supplements (00:13:15) Creatine Supplements: Benefits and Risks (00:15:53) […]

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    Not Sure You Want a Divorce? How to Prepare Before You Decide, with Jenny Hutt

    Should I stay or should I go? If you’re asking yourself “Should I get a divorce?”, I sat down with divorce attorney Jenny Hutt, who is separated from her husband, to talk about why gray divorce has doubled since 1990, why midlife divorce so often hits when the kids leave and an empty nest marriage […]

  • How Did Your Parents Mess You Up? My Daughter Got Brutally Honest About What I Got Wrong

    What if you could sit down with your parents and finally tell them what they got wrong? Or ask your kids what they wish you’d done differently? Today, Mel and her daughter Sawyer are having the kind of honest conversation most families never have. And Sawyer isn’t holding back. She asks Mel lots of questions, […]

  • Will Mellor: “Wait another day, don’t give up” Fame, family and managing grief

    Actor Will Mellor burst onto the nation’s screens as Jambo from Hollyoaks in 1995. Since then he’s tackled the ups and downs of fame, the heartbreak of loss and the joy of becoming a father. He and Fearne talk about going back 30 years (!), discuss the complex relationship he has with his dad and […]

  • Is it too late to start HRT after 60?

    Liz is regularly asked what age is too late to consider HRT and explores the benefits and risks of starting after 60. She explains how body identical patches and gels have moved on from older tablet forms of HRT and talks about how vaginal oestrogen can offer relief from dryness, discomfort and UTIs. Plus: advice […]

  • Begin Again Moments: How To Live A Happier More Hopeful Life

    In this episode of Begin Again Moments, Davina is joined by award-winning writer Caitlin Moran and acclaimed journalist and author, Eleanor Mills, for two uplifting conversations about finding happiness, rediscovering yourself and learning to live a more hopeful life. Caitlin shares the small but powerful changes that can transform how we feel about our lives. […]

  • BONUS episode: Who Guides Us Through The Menopause Portal?

    In this special bonus episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely shares a personal story that changed the entire direction of her career and introduces a framework she believes every woman deserves to know about. She recounts a moment from her very first month of practice, when a woman in her forties came in for low back pain […]

  • The 4-week reset for midlife women: nutritionist Rose Ferguson on gut health, perimenopause, energy, mood & sleep

    Could a four-week reset help you feel better than ever or even change your life? This week, Lorraine & Trish welcome nutritionist & functional medicine practitioner Rose Ferguson, former 90s model & author of The Reset: The 4-Week Plan to Feel Better Than Ever onto the show to talk about how to turn around sleep, […]

  • The Elephant in the Room: Mammograms, Thermography & Taking Ownership of Your Breast Health

    Wise Divine Women Podcast | Solo Episode with Dana Irvine Are you avoiding mammograms? Have you questioned your breast health choices but felt uncomfortable talking about them? You’re not alone. In this thought-provoking episode of the Wise Divine Women Podcast, Dana Irvine opens up a conversation many women hesitate to have: the personal decisions surrounding […]

  • Perimenopause: Why Less Exercise, More Recovery & Better Nutrition May Be the Answer

    Are you eating less, exercising harder, and still gaining weight? You’re not alone! In this episode of the Wise Divine Women Podcast, host Dana Irvine, FDNP, welcomes fitness and health coach Lindsey Mathews for an empowering conversation about perimenopause, menopause, hormone health, nutrition, and finding a healthier relationship with exercise. After gaining 50 pounds in […]

  • The Menopause Symptom You Can't Feel: 5 Ways to Protect Your Bones | Dr. Vonda Wright

    Get Dr. Vonda’s latest insights on strength, bone health, longevity, and aging with power delivered straight to your inbox. Join her free health & longevity newsletter here: https://www.drvondawright.com/resources/aging-longevity The fracture that happens in your 60s or 70s often starts a decade earlier.Bone loss is the menopause symptom that can change the rest of your life […]

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    Dense Breasts, Family History and Your Mammogram: How to Know your Real Risk

    In part two, Dr. Mary Claire Haver and breast oncologist Dr. Eleonora Teplinsky shift to breast cancer risk, prevention, and early detection: dense breasts, family history myths (only 5–10% of breast cancers are hereditary), risk assessment from age 25, who needs genetic testing, and why previvors in surgical menopause can use hormone therapy without raising […]

  • Re-Air: #1 Body Language Expert Explains Subtle Cues Impact Everything From Dating To Work Promotions | Vanessa Van Edwards

    What if the way you say “hello” is holding you back in life? This week, we’re revisiting our episode with Vanessa Van Edwards: body language expert, behavioral researcher, and founder of Science of People. She shares powerful insights from her bestselling book Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication. In this must-watch episode, the […]

  • Does Cardio After Weights Change Your Results After 40 and Does More Protein Help?

    Should you do cardio after strength training?  How much protein do you really need to build muscle after 50? If you’ve ever wondered whether cardio is interfering with your strength gains—or whether you need to eat more protein to see results—this episode will help you look beyond the headlines. Let’s dive into the research on […]

  • Episode 52: CHANGING THE WORLD BY REVOLUTIONIZING PERI/MENOPAUSE CARE WITH DR. RACHEL RUBIN

    🤘CATCH MENOPUNKS ON TOUR THIS WEEK IN DC/NYC/PA/MASS AND HELP US MENOPUNK THE VOTE!✅🗳️⚡️ ⚡️In this deeply informative and rousing episode, badass urologist and voice of hormonal reason Dr. Rachel Rubin discusses the history of hormone therapy, its impact on women’s health, and the importance of reclaiming bodily autonomy through hormonal access. She unpacks the […]

  • The beauty secrets that stand the test of time – with Jo Fairley and Sarah Stacey

    How can we cut through the noise of the beauty industry and find products that genuinely deliver? Beauty experts Jo Fairley and Sarah Stacey join Liz to share the skincare, makeup and haircare heroes rated by thousands of women over 30 years for their go-to guide, The Beauty Bible. They discuss where it’s worth spending […]

  • Your heart health starts BEFORE your first period!

    🌿 Be first to find out about the Peri/Menopause Game Plan. My new live experience is coming very soon. Get on the list and you’ll hear about it before anyone else. Join the list → 🔥 Missed the Hotflash inc Summit 2026? Catch up on all 22 sessions with the All Access Pass. Get your […]

  • Inside the daily routine of the world’s best nutrition doctor – the 6 things you need every day to cut your risk of cancer & dementia

    What does a healthy daily routine really look like? In this episode, world-leading nutritionist Dr Federica Amati shares what she eats in a day, from breakfast to dinner, and her six everyday habits that may lower your risk of cancer, dementia and help you live longer. No 4am alarms, cryotherapy chambers, or other protocols – […]

  • Sudden Weight Gain: Is It Inflammation or Is It Fat? | MMP Ep. 347

    ☎️ Book Your COACHING INQUIRY Call: https://calendly.com/d/386-k9q-4cg/coaching-inquiry-call-zoom ☎️ Book Your COMPLEMENTARY CONSULTATION and CALORIE CALCULATION Call: https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The scale jumped four pounds overnight. Or you've gained twenty pounds in six months and can't point to a single thing you changed. In this episode of the Metabolism and Menopause Podcast, Stephanie breaks down the difference between […]

  • SEEN & HEARD: Breast Cancer, Menopause & Life After Treatment: What Nobody Prepares You For | Trish Michelle & Dr. Kameelah Phillips

    What happens when breast cancer treatment ends, but you’re still navigating everything it changed? In this episode of Seen & Heard, Trish Michelle, Patient Advocate & Public Speaker, Founder of Reclaim October + COO of The Breasties, joins Dr. Kameelah Phillips, board-certified OB-GYN, menopause specialist, and founder of Evolve Gyn, for an honest conversation about […]

  • 245 | 5 Perimenopause Symptoms That Are Making Your Life Miserable

    Your period is unpredictable, your sleep is a mess, and you’re dragging through the day wondering what in the world changed. If you’re in perimenopause, changing progesterone may be one piece of that puzzle. In this episode of The Menopause Makeover, we’re talking about hormones estrogen and progesterone—specifically what can happen when ovulation becomes less […]

  • Ryan Holiday: The Stoic Way To Calm Your Mind & Control Your Response To Anything!

    What if the secret to a happier life isn’t controlling what happens to you, but changing how you respond? In this inspiring episode of Begin Again, Davina McCall sits down with bestselling author and Daily Stoic creator Ryan Holiday to explore how the ancient philosophy of Stoicism can help us find calm, courage and purpose […]

  • The Boobie Docs, Robyn Roth, Explains Perimenopausal Breast Changes And The Risks of Breast Cancer | 308

    Women in perimenopause and menopause who have been avoiding their mammogram, are confused about breast density, or have ever been told a finding is ‘probably benign’ and sent home without follow-up — this episode is for you. Most women who develop breast cancer have no family history. The two biggest risk factors are being female […]

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    Told You're Too Much, Too Different or Too Late? How to Stop Shrinking to Fit, with Misty Copeland

    Ever been told you’re too much, too different, or too late? Misty Copeland heard it all and became a legend anyway. In this episode, she shares how to stop shrinking to fit, how to speak up for yourself even when the room isn’t built for you, and what she’s learned about perimenopause and a body […]

  • To the Point: Divorce & Relationships

    Gabby answers your questions on divorce, co-parenting and relationships. How honest should you be with your children about a difficult divorce? And how do you respond when friends seem to constantly complain about their partners? Gabby shares her thoughts on navigating separation, knowing when relationship gripes are harmless and when they’re a sign of something […]

  • 112 – What do I do if my doctor dismisses my menopause symptoms?

    Doctor dismissing your menopause symptoms? Dr Phyllis Nsiah-Kumi explains how to get heard and get the right care. Dr Phyllis Nsiah-Kumi, MD, MPH, is a US physician with more than 25 years in women’s health and public health, much of it with underserved communities. She regularly sees women for whom she is the third, fourth […]

  • Happy Place Hotline: Excruciating embarrassment and resisting rest

    That moment you want the ground to swallow you whole – we’ve all been there! On this week’s Happy Place Hotline, Fearne helps listener Charlotte get an embarrassing moment off her chest, and shares some of her own red-faced experiences. We also hear from Olivia, who feels like she’s carrying the weight of friends, family […]

  • The Best Relationship Advice I’d Give My 27-Year-Old Daughter

    How do you know if the person you love is “the one”? How do you know when it’s time to walk away? How do you resolve your differences without blowing up your relationship? If you’ve been questioning your relationship, struggling to find love, feeling like you’re losing yourself in your partner’s life, or trying to […]

  • 264 Are We Feeding Our Bodies the Full Alphabet They Need to Thrive

    What if health isn't just about how many calories we eat, but the nutrients we're giving our cells? I explore the nutritional alphabet analogy and why nutrient variety matters for energy, muscle, bones, brain health, and vitality, especially through menopause and beyond. Discover why focusing on nourishment rather than restriction can help you build healthier habits, […]

  • Thursday Thoughts – Beliefs

    On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about beliefs, and how the stories we tell ourselves can shape our lives, often without us even realising it. We discuss how many of our beliefs are formed in childhood, and how limiting beliefs can hold us back, affect our confidence, and stop us from […]

  • Thyroid Health, Menopause & the Symptoms That Get Missed

    Menopause Mastery | Thyroid Health, Menopause & the Symptoms That Get Missed | Episode 302 with Dr. Saadia Mian  Welcome to Menopause Mastery! 🌿 Could your persistent fatigue, weight changes, or other symptoms be connected to more than menopause alone?  In this episode, Dr. Betty Murray is joined by Dr. Saadia Mian, a functional medicine-trained […]

  • 108: Protecting your bones with Dr. Ritika Narula

    Bone loss can begin earlier than many women realize, and perimenopause is a critical time to start paying attention to your bone health. As estrogen levels decline, bone loss can accelerate, increasing the risk of osteoporosis and fractures later in life. Yet, bone health is often overlooked until a problem arises. In this final episode […]

  • Part Two: The Alien Invasion Already Happened. JFK, The CIA & Who’s Really Controlling History | Peter Levenda

    What if the UFO phenomenon isn’t simply being investigated by governments, but is being used to investigate us? And what if the forces behind it are connected to consciousness, intelligence agencies, occultism, and nonhuman intelligence? In this episode of Mayim Bialik’s Breakdown, Peter Levenda, author of the Sinister Forces trilogy and co-author with Blink-182’s Tom […]

  • "I Run, I Lift, and I've Gained 10 Pounds": The Midlife Metabolism Shift with Michelle Gordon, DO (Episode 298)

    You run (or bike or swim or hike…), you lift, you’ve got the training logs to prove nothing has changed. You eat the same as you always have. And you’ve still gained 10 pounds…or more. Obesity medicine physician Dr. Michelle Gordon is here this week to explain why. She covers the metabolic slowdown of perimenopause, […]

  • Premier Women’s Health: Advances in Oncoplastic and Robotic Surgeries with Dr. Lucy De La Cruz

    What if breast cancer treatment could prioritize both survival and quality of life? In this last episode of October, Dr. Lucy De La Cruz joins us to discuss the latest advances in breast cancer surgery, robotic nipple-sparing mastectomy, immediate breast reconstruction, and sensory nerve restoration. Dr. De La Cruz shares why women deserve to understand […]

  • Dr. Amna Dermish: Planned Parenthood & Menopause Care

    Planned Parenthood isn’t just for your 20s. Dr. Amna Dermish, a board-certified OB-GYN at Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas, tells Stacy that menopause care has always been part of what they offer, and why more women are coming back to the provider they trusted when they were younger. She walks through what a perimenopause visit […]

  • Episode 241 – From “I Don’t Recognise Myself” to a Future Full of Possibility

    What happens when cancer treatment ends, but menopause symptoms mean you still don’t feel like yourself? This week, I’m joined by the wonderful Sue Weldon, founder of Unite for Her, who shares her incredibly honest and inspiring story of life after breast cancer. Sue remembers looking in the mirror after treatment and barely recognising herself. […]

  • BV or Thrush? How to Tell the Difference & Get the Right Help, with Dr Charlotte-Eve Short. S8. Ep 3.

    Do you get more discharge than you used to? A fishy smell that won’t go away (if you know, you know!)? Recurrent itching, burning and discomfort? Bacterial vaginosis (BV) or thrush may be the culprit, but some of these are also classic symptoms of menopause, as the vaginal tissue becomes drier and more sensitive. It’s […]

  • 67 \ Does Your Faith Have A Body?

    Hi! Today’s episode addresses the ‘ringing silence’ that is the Church’s teaching on the body and looks at four ways in which we can start to turn that around and engage more helpfully with the topic. Is the Church ready to step up, be a bit countercultural, and start to set a better example? I’d […]

  • Most replayed moment: Why appreciating flavour could stop you overeating | Spencer Hyman & Professor Tim Spector

    Why is it so hard to stop eating certain foods? Most of us assume it comes down to willpower. But according to today’s guests, the answer may actually lie in the difference between taste and flavour. Because while those two words sound interchangeable, they describe very different experiences. Taste is often engineered – carefully designed […]

  • 358 🔢 What Your Numbers Reveal About Midlife: Maturity Number, Personal Year & Divine Timing with Joy Woodward, Author of Your Destiny Is in Your Numbers

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  • 244 | Why Your Belly Changes in Perimenopause—and How to Lose the Fat

    Have you looked in the mirror lately and wondered, “Why does my stomach look so different when I haven’t gained that much weight?” Your jeans are tighter, your waistline is thicker, and the healthy habits that used to work just aren’t giving you the same results. Friend, I hear this from women over 40 all […]

  • Ep 551: Why You Still Struggle With Food After Years of Dieting

    After years of dieting, you may know all the rules about what to eat and when to eat. But knowing the rules doesn’t necessarily mean you feel at peace with food. I know what it’s like to spend years focused on weight loss and eventually realize there was something more I needed to understand. In […]

  • Menopause Skin Care: How to Prevent Collagen Loss and Improve Skin Hydration | Dr. Corrine Erickson | #184

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    Told You Can Never Take Estrogen? HRT After Breast Cancer

    In this episode of unPAUSED, Dr. Mary Claire Haver sits down with breast oncologist Dr. Eleonora Teplinsky, author of Beyond the Pink, to take on the dogma that women with breast cancer — or a family history of it — can never take estrogen. They cover why estrogen does not cause breast cancer, who is […]

  • The Alien Invasion Already Happened. JFK, The CIA & Who’s Really Controlling History | Peter Levenda

    What if the UFO phenomenon isn’t simply being investigated by governments, but is being used to investigate us? And what if the forces behind it are connected to consciousness, intelligence agencies, occultism, and nonhuman intelligence? In this episode of Mayim Bialik’s Breakdown, Peter Levenda, author of the Sinister Forces trilogy and co-author with Blink-182’s Tom […]

  • Ep. 242 – Detox Demystified: everything you need to know to support your body's disposal system with David Mara

    In this illuminating conversation, Dr. Fiona Lovely welcomes David Roberts, co-founder of Mara Labs, to unpack one of the most confusing topics in wellness: detoxification. David’s journey into this work is deeply personal. After his late wife Mara was diagnosed with stage II breast cancer in 2012, he partnered with Johns Hopkins-trained researcher Dr. John […]

  • Is Your Nervous System Holding You Back? HRV, Stress, and Recovery in Midlife

    Nervous system recovery in midlife may be the missing piece when your usual workouts, recovery routines, and sheer determination no longer deliver the results you expect.  Are you pushing through fatigue or chasing better recovery scores?  For women in midlife and beyond, HRV, stress, and the stories you tell yourself can influence the way you […]

  • Nicky Campbell: Speaking Out, Finding Family, and Saying Goodbye

    How do we find the courage to speak the truth about our past, and what happens when we finally do? Gabby is rejoined by broadcaster and Long Lost Family presenter Nicky Campbell. Nicky has been a fixture of British broadcasting for decades, hosting on BBC Radio 5 Live and fronting ITV's Long Lost Family, now […]

  • 113 – Does menopause speed up ageing? What estrogen does to inflammation

    Does menopause speed up ageing? The science shows inflammation accelerates in perimenopause, and estrogen can slow it. Nikolina Lauc is CEO of GlycanAge, which measures a marker of low-grade inflammation in our antibodies, building on research her father has dedicated his scientific career to. Nikolina’s research shows estrogen can prevent, and even reverse, the rise […]

  • How to Lose Weight with Estrogen Dominance | MMP Ep. 346

    ☎️ Book Your COACHING INQUIRY Call: https://calendly.com/d/386-k9q-4cg/coaching-inquiry-call-zoom ☎️ Book Your COMPLEMENTARY CONSULTATION and CALORIE CALCULATION Call: https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Heavy periods, sore breasts, afternoon bloating, and weight settling on your hips, thighs and belly, even though you're eating less and working out more? In this episode, Stephanie Crassweller, founder of VitalityOET, explains what estrogen dominance really is […]

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  • Strong Bones in Menopause with Rebekah Rotstein

    October is a full month around here, and I didn't want World Osteoporosis Day to slip by without bringing Rebekah Rotstein back to the table. Rebekah is the founder of Buff Bones, and she has been living with osteoporosis since her diagnosis at 28, so she knows this topic from both sides. Bone health finally […]

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  • Dr Sophie Bostock: “I think about rest as protection” Sleep, stress and feeling safe

    When did you last look at the sky? Sleep expert Dr Sophie Bostock takes Fearne from her windowless studio onto the streets of London to remind her what daylight looks like, before they delve into how we get good quality rest. Fearne unpacks her own longstanding battle with switching off her racing thoughts and getting […]

  • It’s Not Too Late: The 5 Shifts That Will Change the Rest of Your Year with Ed Mylett

    What if the best part of the year hasn’t happened yet? If you’ve been feeling stuck, behind, and sick of your own bad habits, this conversation is for you. In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Mel sits down with bestselling author, entrepreneur, and one of favorite people Ed Mylett. They talk about what it […]

  • My daily supplement routine in my 60s

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  • PMDD at work: how to track it, talk about it and support it | Sally Leech | EP 109

    Do severe mood changes before your period keep getting written off as just PMS? In this episode, recorded live as a Henpicked Lunch & Learn session, Deborah Garlick is joined by Sally Leech, Director of Henpicked, to talk about premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD): what it is, how it differs from PMS, how it is diagnosed […]

⚡️MENOPUNKS PODCAST ⚡️

I’m filmmaker and musician Alicia J. Rose, and I want to empower women with the motherf$#@!% energy to start a hormonal revolution. By 2030, one billion women will be in menopause. One. Billion. Imagine if every man’s testosterone flatlined by 50 — you think the world would stay quiet about that? Welcome to menopause: complete hormonal upheaval. And perimenopause? She’s the […]

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