Author Susan P. Mattern’s book is subtitled “The Science, History and Meaning of Menopause,” so you know we had to read it! It’s filled with fascinating concepts: about Menopause as an adaptation by Homo Sapiens to help keep our species thriving, and about the idea that Menopause is a Cultural Syndrome, only having been named by Western Doctors and scientists in the 1700s. Ultimately, we found the book a challenge to read - as laypeople, if you will. But cool ideas!
We’re calling it done. This is our last episode of the podcast (at least until Sarah finally starts going through Menopause herself and can add anything new…) We’ve had laughs, we’ve read a lot of great books, we’ve learned a lot, we’ve interviewed smart, interesting women – and we’re both moving on to other projects. […]
Author Susan P. Mattern’s book is subtitled “The Science, History and Meaning of Menopause,” so you know we had to read it! It’s filled with fascinating concepts: about Menopause as an adaptation by Homo Sapiens to help keep our species thriving, and about the idea that Menopause is a Cultural Syndrome, only having been named […]
Sometimes science decides to look at things we think are common sense and quantify them. OK, fine, science, have a good time. We could have already told you that having people in your life with whom you can talk about Menopause would be a good thing – both online and in person. And now you […]
This episode was inspired by an article we found on NextAvenue.org, which asks whether the stigma regarding talking about Menopause is lessening. Has it gone mainstream, they wonder, because Gywneth Paltrow talked about her own perimenopause, and Grace & Frankie had a sex-toys-for-older-ladies storyline? We say: Not yet it hasn’t. BUT there are good signs […]
In big news for the Menopause community, there’s a study published in the Lancet showing an increased risk of Breast Cancer from taking HRT. Could be double the risk previously thought. So, as always, it’s important to check with your medical professional to assess your personal risk. Plus it turns out the UK is experiencing […]
We open up our first episode back after our hiatus by catching up with each other: Sarah’s still growing out her grays – and Julia reveals a big secret! (Listen to find out what!) Then we discuss an article we saw in the Guardian. Turns out in the UK, they’re trying to enact legislation to […]
What a season! It was the season of Deep Dives into the topics that every woman in Menopause wants to know about: Hot Flashes, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Skincare, Heart & Brain Health, Nutrition and exercise, and of course: lady parts. Plus we had some great Guests – Darcey Steinke (Flash Count Diary), Ashley Koff RD […]
Today we dive in to skincare and hair care for the midlife woman. Turns out some of what we all experience – the wrinkles, the crepey skin, the spots – that’s just a product of aging, not due to menopause. Not much comfort, really, but oh well! What can we do? Turns out there are […]
Our guest this episode is Rachel Lankester, founder of Magnificent Midlife, an online community, membership, and podcast. Rachel experienced an early menopause at 41, which led to soul-searching and ultimately to creating Magnificent Midlife. Listen to the episode to hear her whole story. Her terrific podcast showcases midlife women – and we highly recommend it! […]
Our guest this episode is Dr. Michelle Gordon, founder of Menopause Movement and creator of the MenopauseWorkshop.com, among many other accomplishments. Menopause hit her out of the blue with embarrassing hot flashes, crippling self-doubt, stubborn belly fat, and raging moods. She tells us how she turned her life around, plus she wants to help 1 […]
Our guest this episode is Ashley Koff RD, an award-winning nutrition expert with over twenty years experience, and creator of The Better Nutrition Program. We asked her for some nutrition tips for us Menopausal women, as well as just some better nutrition tips for eating as we age. We wanted to know what top three […]
Our guest this episode is Darcey Steinke, author of several books, including the just-released “Flash Count Diary: Menopause and the Vindication of Natural Life.” We talk with her about the things she learned while writing the book, including the fact that only a handful of animals go through menopause besides us – and one of […]
“Use it or lose it” applies to so many parts of our bodies as we age. And midlife/menopause is a great time to take stock and get moving – in whatever way works for you. Dr. Northrup said, “You need to know that vigorous regular exercise is an absolute necessity if you intend to live […]
This episode talks about Lady Parts. The parts of a human body you only find on us ladies: the pelvic region, like the uterus, the ovaries, the vagina, the urethra (and yes, we know that men have urethras, too, but they are totally different), the Breasts, and our Sexual function and Sexuality. We’re talking about […]
Menopause is an excellent time to take stock of your overall health, especially your heart and brain. Heart Disease is the number one killer of women. That fact made us pay attention! And many of us experience Menofog – or even just a feeling of losing our mental acuity as we get to a certain […]
Hormone Replacement Therapy gets a bad rap, but really, you have to do your own research. Turns out it’s really great for some people and not recommended for others. Menopause means your body isn’t making Estrogen anymore, but guess what? Estrogen has been doing good work inside our bodies for years, and when it goes […]
Deep Dive into Hot Flashes! Hot Flashes are like the stereotypical punchline of Menopause, and while they are not life-threatening, they are still very disruptive – and can negatively impact your quality of life. In this episode, we talk about what they are, why they happen to us, and what you can TRY to do […]
We’re launching a new season and giving you a preview of what’s to come. This time, instead of reading a book for a whole season and discussing a chapter per episode, we’re going to zero in on one of the topics we’ve learned about so far in our journey, and each episode will be a […]
You’re listening to a trailer for Menopodcast, a show about real life with Menopause in the 21st Century. You’ll hear introductions of both of the show’s hosts, Sarah Auerswald and Julia Frey, plus you’ll hear some of their banter which reflects their 40-year friendship. The audio clip outlines the segments in each episode like “Bible […]
Today was a Q&A from our listeners to end Season 4. Great questions to discuss. Do all women go through menopause? How long will menopause last and what is this whole menopause thing anyway? Shouldn’t I be afraid of HRT? How do you know if your health issues are menopause-related? Seriously, no wine? Or COFFEE? What […]
This episode marks the final chapter of “What Would Virginia Woolf Do?” (Affiliate link) by Nina Lorez Collins – and Sarah and Julia are very sad the book is done. It’s such a good read! We love the author’s style and voice – and have appreciated her honesty and willingness to share personal details from […]
This episode is an interview with Anne Kreamer, author of “Going Gray: What I Learned about Beauty, Sex, Work, Motherhood, Authenticity, and Everything Else that Really Matters” (Affiliate link). And we loved speaking with her! She has a new, mission-driven company called WildAndRare.com and we totally recommend checking it out, too! The book is great […]
This week Sarah and Julia read chapter 8 of “What Would Virginia Woolf Do?” by Nina Lorez Collins – and this chapter is entitled “Work and Money”. This chapter is filled with many, many fears about getting older and not having enough money. Sure, we may also worry about health problems, but how much they […]
This week Sarah and Julia read chapter 7 of “What Would Virginia Woolf Do?” (Affiliate link) by Nina Lorez Collins – and this chapter is entitled “Health”. The author runs down an entire laundry list of health problems that affect women of a certain age. And while it’s not always super fun to think about these problems, […]
This week Sarah and Julia read chapter 6 of “What Would Virginia Woolf Do?” by Nina Lorez Collins – and this chapter is entitled “Emotions”. We are continuing to love this book and Nina’s writing. Seriously – we highly recommend this book! Chapter 6 is all about the emotions we go through as women in […]
This week Sarah and Julia read chapter 5 of “What Would Virginia Woolf Do?” (Affiliate link) by Nina Lorez Collins. And if you haven’t listened to our interview with her we recorded 2 weeks ago, go check that out – she is amazing! Chapter 5 is entitled Beauty, and it’s all about what we see […]
This week Sarah and Julia read chapter 4 of “What Would Virginia Woolf Do?” by Nina Lorez Collins. And if you haven’t listened to our interview with her we recorded last week, go check that out – she is amazing! Chapter 4 is all about being a parent during menopause or perimenopause, possibly as an […]
We’re thrilled to have Nina Lorez Collins as our guest on this episode of the podcast! She’s the author of “What Would Virginia Woolf Do? And Other Questions I ask Myself as I Attempt to Age Without Apology.” (affiliate link) We absolutely love this book, as we’ve mentioned before, and you know we have […]
This chapter is all about our changing bodies, and it’s another frank and honest bit of writing. Her book, What Would Virginia Woolf Do?(affiliate link) is our Bible for Season 4 and she is slated to be a guest on the show coming up – which we couldn’t be more thrilled about. Ms. Collins talks about […]
This chapter is all about SEX and it’s so frank an honest and open, it makes us love author Nina Lorez Collins even more that we already did! Her book, What Would Virginia Woolf Do? (affiliate link) is our Bible for Season 4 and she is slated to be a guest on the show coming […]
We launched Season 4 in a whole new way: going Live on Facebook as well as recording the podcast – at the same time! (We had some technical difficulties – but when has that stopped us? And we think we’ve worked them out for next time…) This Season we’re reading “What Would Virginia Woolf Do?” […]
Good menopause to you! We recorded this episode during the holidays, so we chat about all the hullabaloo that comes with that time of year. Gifts, shipping, cleaning the house for guests, etc. So many things to do!! Julia was reminded that it really is the thought that counts when giving a gift. But Sarah […]
We commiserate about not having high-tech mic stands, but somehow we record anyway. And that segues us somehow into talking about how we both love to make lists. (And then cross things off!) Julia lets Sarah know about Bullet Journaling, and she says she’s not having it, personally. It’s too much work. All leading to […]
Good Menopause to you! Sarah and Julia talk about their low-tech microphone set up and how they want to upgrade soon! We talk about Julia’s daughter’s birthday party, when Julia hired a terrific balloon guy. He made a Snow White and a Diamond Ring. And Julia’s birthday is coming up – she’s about to turn […]
Good Menopause to you! We start out chatting about the weather in Los Angeles, because weather happens so infrequently that it’s remarkable! Julia’s daughter is about to have a birthday, so she recalls her experience in the hospital and how she took advantage of the Nurse’s offer to keep her daughter in the Nursery overnight […]
We start the episode chatting about our Clarity and how it feels. It feels GOOD. Julia feels good about where she is, where she wants to go. “Clarity on the NO.” We coined a new phrase! Sarah feels clear about a few things she does NOT want to do – and what she wants to […]
We do a recap of Julia’s time away in England and quitting the job, since we may have skipped over that in recording. We talked about how Julia really came to Clarity about things there. Sarah thinks many of us are afraid of what the clarity means in terms of consequences, but that deep down […]
We have a guest! Sandra Tsing Loh, author of “The Madwoman in the Volvo – My Year of Raging Hormones”, among other books, has agreed to come to the home studio and chat with us – and we couldn’t be more thrilled! We are big fans of hers! All of her books, her radio shows […]
We chat about the season 2 launch video + that we’re going to have a guest on the podcast coming up. And we mention our MERCH. Check out our Zazzle store. (Go to our website for details.) Bible Study: Menopause Confidential by Dr. Tara Allmen – chapters 2 + 3 Chapter 2 is all about […]
Welcome to the new season! It’s been a minute since you last heard from us, but we’ve been up to a lot! Julia has been in and out of the country – and is back in. Sarah’s turned 56 and is letting her hair go gray, which she has both good and bad days with… […]
Season 2 wrap up. Grateful to our guests Jenette Goldstein and Betty Goldberg. The book we read: The Silent Passage by Gail Sheehy. This is it. This is where are. We are not shy about being in menopause. Happy to talk about it and reflecting on women who are saying they are not ready and […]
Julia preparing to leave the country! Discussing goals we had set for March and how we did. We discuss comfort eating. Something we are EXPERT at. Talk about eating habits on movie sets. A big part of our lives and careers. Bible Study – Cultural Catchup Emotional reaction to this chapter. The book was written […]
Full disclosure – we are autodidacts in teaching ourselves audio recording. Looking at how to achieve goals in a framework – Sarah. Julia leaving the country in two weeks! Feeling both anxious and separate from all the stress. Going to England – temporary move! Just a few months. And on the way to my job, there […]
Technical difficulties! Sarah’s volume is too low. We are learning, ever learning. Stressful week for Julia, but did well not to fall into old habits. Julia has lost 15 pounds! Sarah has been working on not snacking as much in the afternoon. Plus had 4 work related lunches that were a bit out of control. […]
Is Frozen Cherries a metaphor? Should we make this podcast a musical? Probably not Sarah sleeping better, taking supplements, less hot flashes, Julia bought flax seed oil to try and vitamin d – her cholesterol is fabulous 2018 goals – weight loss program for Julia Sarah altering her diet as well, adding chia and flax […]
We have a guest! Betty Goldberg. We discuss the coincidence that Sarah and Betty were both Script Supervisors in the movie and TV shows. Small world! Betty worked on movies like Beverly Hills Cop and TV shows like The White Shadow. Betty became a writer after having a child because she didn’t want to be […]
Julia continues to prep for London. Sarah has a new tip: moisturize more. Just more. Bible Study: The Silent Passage and how we’re not being Silent about it. Chapter: Menopause in the Workplace. Most people we know are working, whether in corporate world or not. Noting how difficult it is to work and concentrate without sleeping. […]
“Good Menopuase to You!” “45 is the old age of youth and 50 is the youth of old age.” We announce that we’re on iHeart Radio & TuneIn ((((Sarah’s audio is low)))) Sarah’s in the midst of a busy time, as is Julia, who’s about to leave the country for several months of work. We […]
Episode 2: First guest! Jenette Goldstein We introduce her and she tells her story of starting as an actress with Jim Cameron on Aliens in London. We ask the big important question – when is menopause actually OVER? She’s 58, btw. She tells us about her Bra store empire – Jenette Bras and her husband who […]
“Too old for snapchat, too young for life alert.” Welcome to Season Two! Recap of the Season One shocker ending, but wait – is Sarah actually in Menopause now?? Let’s find out! Preview of the new season – we’re having guests! And we picked a new bible – The Silent Passage by Gail Sheehy. Do […]
Julia was very emotional this past week, and she did in fact forget to change her patch one day this week, and the two may be related. Sarah went to an event about women’s health, with a cardiologist and a brain scientist – and they were asked about hormone replacement therapy effects on brain and […]
Sarah feels it’s a real time of reckoning for her. She feels real clarity about things in her life that she needs to do more of or less of – and she’s ready to get on with it. Julia had a similar thing happen at work – a reckoning. It’s been a busy time for […]
Chattin’ about the Change! It has been a challenge to learn how to podcast and new ways to Google things! Julia’s been finishing up the movie project she’s been working on and remarks upon the young people she’s working with and the things they DON’T UNDERSTAND because of the age difference. We talk about the […]
Angry Podcast today since we had to reconfigure Garage Band again! Ugh! Should we take the need to reconfigure our tech settings as a metaphor for the reconfiguring of our lives??? Um, we’d rather not. How Hot Was Your Flash? Julia had several hot flashes this week and realized it was because she had not […]
The ladies had good night’s sleep and it makes all the difference. They are both in a good place! Julia’s not happy with the fact that she’s been coming home from work too late to see her daughter before bedtime, but hopefully that won’t last. Sarah’s college son has now started classes and has touched […]
The first episode with 2 mics! Yay for us! Catch-up: Sarah’s eldest son has been delivered to college. It’s been a transition from knowing everything about his every move as a tiny child to knowing almost nothing about his life now. Julia has been adjusting to her daughter going to Kindergarten and not knowing everything […]
End of the season review and a look ahead to Season 2. Season 1 was June 17 through November 2017 BIG END OF THE SEASON REVEAL: SARAH IS STILL NOT IN MENOPAUSE AT 55! Julia has failed at the reducing coffee and wine. Butter luck next year! Looking ahead to how to best be healthy […]
Both Sarah and Julia avoided drinking wine this week and found great results, especially in sleeping. And they both got up at 5am every day. Shout-out to the podcast Julia loves called “You must remember this”. It was the first week of school for Julia’s daughter and Sarah’s youngest son, and we chat about how […]
Feeling the disconnect between what menopause is “supposed to be like” and what it is really like for us. It’s not a time of free time for us since we’re not retired or with an empty nest – we have children and we’re still working. We are not the oldest parents we know, which is […]
We chit chat about our week and our kids’ Summer Camps as school is about to start. And Sarah has turned 55, with an 18-year old son now – a big birthday week for her family. We chat about Menopause fashion – and a thing called MenoCore, which is based on something called NormCore, and […]
Julia had a busy week with International travel, meeting a wonderful Concierge, and her daughter ending Preschool. Sarah’s youngest is starting High School, even though it feels like Summer. And she’s slept so well after last week’s episode’s tip from Dr. Northrup. How Hot Was Your Flash: neither of us had any this week, but […]
Julia talks about a man who pulled over to tell her she looked good and what that meant to her – nice, but a little strange! Especially now, weeks later, with all the news. Bible Study: chapter 10 – Brain Health – Sarah was very interested in the part of the chapter about sleeping, because […]
We discuss an article called “Menopausal Women are the New Black” and that we’re being called the Perennials, which leads to chatting about Julia’s Mom, and fashion trends that work for women of many ages – like the crossover of shopping at the same stores: Old Navy, Hollister, H&M etc. We get into a […]
More in depth about the why: – Age before blonde: Sarah talks about turning 55 and apparently being in Menopause – talks about the wine- and sugar-induced hot flashes, the heart palpitations that came on suddenly and could be part of menopause, but have been told her hormone levels were those of an ovulating woman […]
Welcome to Menopodcast! This is our intro episode and we spend a little time talking about who we are, our menopause, and where we got the name for the podcast. We spend time wondering if anything like Menopause happens to Men? Or is it just for us Ladies? We also chat about getting answers […]
Show Notes/Links: www.hotflashescooltopics.com New Episode with Mariel Hemingway! Actress and wellness advocate Mariel Hemingway joins Bridgett and Colleen to discuss authentic living, women’s empowerment, and thriving in midlife. Mariel shares how her programs Rise to Remember and Return of the Queen help women reconnect with their inner strength, overcome feelings of invisibility, and build healthier […]
In this episode of unPAUSED, Dr. Mary Claire Haver answers your most asked questions about hormone therapy, menopause symptoms, and how to advocate for yourself when your doctor doesn’t have answers. She walks through who actually qualifies for HRT, what the real contraindications are versus conditions that simply require a different delivery method, and how […]
In this powerful episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely welcomes back her friend and colleague, Dr. Amie Hornaman—known globally as “The Thyroid Fixer.” Dr. Amie is a functional medicine expert, host of the top-rated The Thyroid Fixer podcast, and author of the new book The Thyroid Fix: The No-Nonsense Guide to Reclaiming Your Health. Together, they pull […]
In this episode of Take a Breath, I’m joined by my lovely friend Carly for a deeply honest conversation about her journey through breast cancer and everything that came with it. Nearly three years ago, Carly was diagnosed with breast cancer and advised to undergo a mastectomy and radiotherapy. Instead, she chose a very […]
What if improving your health could start with what’s on your plate? In this episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by Dave and Steve Flynn, also known as The Happy Pear, for a refreshing and practical conversation about food, lifestyle and long-term health. Together, they explore how modern diets have changed, why so many of […]
Do you and your partner actually fight? Are you the one who freezes when things get uncomfortable, or are you the one who keeps pushing for an answer? In this Q&A solo episode of The Tamsen Show, Tamsen sits down with producer Johanna to answer the spiciest questions you have sent in, and she does […]
You’re not getting results from peptides for a reason. In perimenopause, there’s a shift most women feel but can’t quite explain. Your energy becomes unstable, your recovery takes longer, and even what used to “work” starts to feel inconsistent. So when you expect a breakthrough by adding peptides to your regimen, it can feel confusing […]
In today’s episode, you’ll learn how to beat self-doubt, stop procrastinating, and communicate with ease and confidence. Joining Mel today is Dr. Shadé Zahrai, a behavioral researcher and confidence expert, to teach you a research-backed, 4-part framework for building unshakeable confidence and eliminating self-doubt. Dr. Zahrai says that self-doubt shows up in many different ways […]
Sex scenes involve a lot more padding and tape than you might expect! Rivals actress Nafessa Williams has found being at the centre of one of TV’s sexiest shows both nerve-wracking and incredibly liberating. In this chat with Fearne, Nafessa explores what it means to play the only black woman in a white man’s world […]
What if you could supercharge your water to improve gut health, clear brain fog and increase your energy? Liz talks about fascinating new longevity research into structured water – what is it, and how is it better for us? Plus: natural remedies to boost low mood in midlife, tips for improving bone health, whether broken […]
Win a year's worth of Menopause Care appointments by entering our giveaway here: https://bit.ly/4t3ELhb Can you take HRT if you have endometriosis, adenomyosis or fibroids? In this week’s episode, Dr Naomi Potter is joined by Menopause Care doctor Dr Eloise Elphinstone to talk through the conditions that can make menopause treatment feel more complicated – […]
Why does fat loss in menopause feel so hard… even when you’re doing everything right? If you’ve been stuck eating 1,200 calories, doing more cardio, and still not seeing results, this episode will show you exactly why. This is Part 1 of a real client case study, where I take you inside an actual coaching […]
In this bonus episode of unPAUSED, Dr. Mary Claire Haver is joined by Dr. Zachary Rubin, double board certified allergist and immunologist and New York Times bestselling author of All About Allergies, to dig into the connection between histamine, mast cells, and women’s hormonal health. Dr. Rubin breaks down what mast cells are, how histamine works across […]
Sluggish digestion? Energy crash at 3pm? Struggling to lose weight? There could be a surprisingly simple solution. Celebrity chef and broadcaster Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall tells Liz how supporting our gut with more fibre could be one of the most impactful changes we make to our health. They discuss how over 90% of the population are not […]
Dr. Tracey Marks is a board-certified psychiatrist. In today’s episode of The Tamsen Show, she sits down with Tamsen Fadal to talk about ADHD in women: why it can go undiagnosed for so long, how to know if you have it, and what you can actually do about it. If you’ve ever felt frozen by […]
Everything you’ve been told about food and hormones is being questioned in this conversation. In this episode, I exchanged thoughts with Dr. Robert Kiltz, a fertility specialist who brings a very different perspective around women’s health. We talk about why so many symptoms in perimenopause and menopause get brushed off as “normal,” and why that […]
Why are so many women still being told estrogen is dangerous? In this episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by oncologist and author of Estrogen Matters, Dr Avrum Bluming, to explore how fear around hormones took hold and why it persisted for so long. They also revisit the evidence behind the Women’s Health Initiative and […]
If you’ve ever felt like making friends as an adult feels impossible, or you’ve looked around and thought, “Where did all my friends go?” – you are not alone. Or maybe you have friends, and you want deeper connections, but you don’t know how to create it without forcing it. Friendship is hard right now. […]
Everyone deserves the chance at a fulfilling life. Shauna Tiffany grew up in foster care, feeling ashamed of and responsible for her parents’ choices. Creative play therapy helped her work through her childhood trauma, and now – with the support of The King’s Trust – she’s built her own business doing the same thing for […]
On this week's Thursday's Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about the small, unglamorous steps that we take when nobody’s watching, that ultimately get us to where we want to go. For example, I talks about the tiny, seemingly insignificant physio exercises I'm doing every day to help heal from my knee operation – it […]
Have you ever considered acupuncture to help support you through — and beyond — the menopause? It’s a fascinating option for women at this stage of life, focusing on restoring balance across the body’s different systems — something many of us need during times of hormonal change. This month’s guest is acupuncturist and Chinese medicine […]
Menopause for the 21st Century. Two modern women chatting about The Change…This Is Not Your Mother’s Menopause!
