Prevention is Power: Protecting Bone Health in Perimenopause with Rebekah Rotstein & Dr. Jennifer Han

Perimenopause WTF?

November 19, 2025 ∙ 63 mins

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Welcome to Perimenopause WTF!, brought to you by ⁠Perry⁠—the #1 perimenopause app and safe space for connection, support, and new friendships during the menopause transition. You’re not crazy, and you’re not alone!  Download the free Perry App on ⁠Apple⁠ or ⁠Android⁠ and join our live expert talks, receive evidence-based education, connect with other women, and simplify your perimenopause journey.

Today’s episode is titled “Prevention is Power: Protecting Bone Health in Perimenopause”. Rebekah Rotstein & Dr. Jennifer Han focus on the holistic and practical strategies for bone health during perimenopause, shifting the conversation from doom-and-gloom to actionable steps. The discussion highlights the critical role of community and support in managing an osteopenia or osteoporosis diagnosis, the importance of movement, resistance training, and essential nutrients like calcium and Vitamin D (stressing the difficulty of getting enough from diet alone), and the benefit of complementary therapies (like acupuncture and yoga) alongside traditional medical treatments.

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Looking for a meaningful way to prioritize your well-being? The Perry Menopause Journal is your companion through perimenopause offering:

  • Thoughtful Prompts to reflect on your journey.

  • Progress Tracking to monitor your symptoms and wins.

  • Evidence-Based Knowledge to empower you.

  • Community Support to remind you that you’re never alone.

Meet Today’s Experts

Rebekah Rotstein, NCPT, is a highly respected movement educator and industry leader in Pilates, bone health, and movement education. After receiving a diagnosis of osteoporosis at the age of 28, she channeled her expertise as a certified Pilates instructor and former ballet dancer into researching and creating the medically-endorsed Buff Bones® system. This exercise method focuses on bone-strengthening, balance, and functional movement, and she now travels the world presenting at conferences and training instructors in her research-supported approach to preventing and managing bone and joint issues.

Dr. Jennifer Han is a PharmD (Doctor of Pharmacy), a Board-Certified Clinical Pharmacist and an expert in nutrition and medication therapy. She is the Co-founder of Seen Nutrition, a company that develops real-food supplements. She previously served as a clinical pharmacist and co-managed the interdisciplinary pain program at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Her personal experience with pre-menopausal osteoporosis inspired her to co-found Seen Nutrition to focus on creating more bioavailable calcium supplements for bone health. Due to her advanced training and board-certification in Ambulatory Care Pharmacy (BCACP), she has expertise in treating chronic conditions like diabetes, obesity, hypertension, and pain, with a specific focus on nutrition and diet. 

Let’s Connect!

Disclaimer: This content is not medical advice, it does not replace consultation with a qualified healthcare provider. Always seek professional medical advice.

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November 19, 2025

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63 mins
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  • How Women of Color Experience Perimenopause with Dr. Sameena Rahman

    How Women of Color Experience Perimenopause is the focus in today’s episode of Perimenopause WTF! hosted by Rachel Hughes.  Rachel sits down with Dr. Sameena Rahman, MD, OB-GYN. Dr. Rahman has made it her mission to fight the biases and cultural norms in healthcare practices that contribute to the underlying problems in women’s gynaecological health, […]

  • What is Abnormal Bleeding During Perimenopause with Dr. Suzanne Fenske

    What is considered abnormal bleeding? We asked double Board Certified Gynaecologist, Integrative & Functional Medicine Dr. Suzanne Fenske, who really understands all things Perimenopause and beyond. Together Rachel and Dr. Fenske answer the Peri communities’ questions, from heavy bleeding to clotting, to fibroids, hormone treatments, dilation & curettage, endometrial ablation and more. Is HRT better […]

  • The Importance of Self Care During The Menopause Transition with Natalie Bonafé

    As women approach midlife, they face many changes: an empty nest, shifting goals and purpose, career moves, unresolved trauma, the grief of losing a parent, or of losing their fertility, of time passing, spiritual awakenings, etc. The list can go on and on because women live wonderfully rich lives. Profound changes to the body at […]

  • Nutrition for Brain Health with Barbie Boules, RDN

    Brain Fog, memory loss, fear of early onset dementia. These are frequent conversations in the perry sisterhood. And we need to talk about it MORE. This time Rachel meets with Barbie Boules. Barbie Boules is a registered dietitian, certified health coach, and meditation teacher with over 22 years of experience. She’s had the privilege of […]

  • What To Do When Sex Hurts? with Dr. Jill Krapf

    Painful Sex, vaginal and vulvar pain are common topics in our perry sisterhood. This time Rachel meets with Dr. Jill Krapf who is a board-certified OB-GYN and vulvar pain specialist. She is also co-author of the book 'When Sex Hurts' Dr. Kraft is also active in research and has published chapters and peer reviewed articles […]

  • How Trauma & High Sensitivity Can Impact The Menopause Transition – with Paula Rastrick

    This time Rachel talks with Paula Rastrick, psychotherapist – who established an integrated trauma informed approach to menopause & midlife mental health for “sensitive” women. The two are addressing if trauma and being a high sensitive person (HSP) can make the menopause transition more severely. And can this be the missing puzzle link for many? […]

  • 5 Ways To Create Change In Your Life with Camp Reinvention

    Rachel meets with Dana & Wendy, co-founders of Camp Reinvention.  The heart and soul of Camp Reinvention is The Camp Reinvention Process™ — the only program of it’s kind for mid-lifers who want to create new possibilities and live the life they were meant for.  Wendy Perrotti is a master-level Certified Professional Coach, speaker and leadership […]

  • Menopause Solutions – Real Talk, Real Strategies with Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz

    This time Rachel meets with Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz MD – OBGYN and author of 'Menopause Bootcamp' Dr. Gilberg-Lenz will talk us through solutions for menopause and provide us with the real talk we need and actionable strategies to take away. Download our free perry app⁠ to join the sisterhood and meet other perimenopause warriors, because perimenopause […]

  • 10 Most Common Menopause Questions I Hear From My Patients with Dr. Shyama Mathews

    Download our free perry app to join the sisterhood and meet other perimenopause warriors, read more evidence-based resources, listen to our free meditations. This time Rachel talks with Dr. Shyama Mathews, board certified gynecologist and NAMS certified menopause specialist.  Dr. Mathews sheds a light on the most common questions she hears from her patients about […]

  • Cognition & Mood in Perimenopause with Dr. Mary Jane Minkin

    This time Rachel  meets with Dr. Mary Jane Minkin, practicing gynecologist, with a special interest in menopause. Both will talk about cognition, mood and sleep during the menopause transition. All three topics are discussed and talk about a lot in our perry sisterhood. Dr. Minkin is a North American Menopause Society Certified Menopause Clinician. She […]

  • Crushing Age Stereotypes at 59 with Mimi Ison

    This time Rachel talks with Mimi Ison about midlife, changes and crushing stereotypes. Mimi is your new pro-aging friend! Originally a Northern Cali girl, she has been living in LA for over 2 decades. In her mid-50s she was trying to figure out how to do this getting older thing when your body gets as […]

  • Pellets, Hormones and Breast Cancer – Myths & Truths with Dr. Corinne Menn

    This time Rachel meets  with Dr. Corinne Menn, board certified OB-GYN, NAMS menopause specialist, breast cancer survivor and medical advisor at Alloy. Rachel and Dr. Menn will debunk myths around pellets (there are so many questions!!!),  menopausal hormone therapy and breast cancer. Download our free perry app to join the sisterhood and meet other perimenopause […]

  • How To Maintain Healthy Habits During The Holidays with Dr. Mittal

    This time Rachel meets Richa Mittal, MD. Dr. Richa Mittal founded her membership-based weight loss and metabolic health practice Radiant Health Weight Loss and Wellness to provide the Frisco and DFW community with a unique and comprehensive solution. By keeping her membership practice small, she is able to offer personalized and integrative care that is […]

  • How To Train Effectively During Your Menopause Transition with Kate Rowe-Ham

    This time Rachel meets with the wonderful Kate Rowe-Ham. Kate Rowe-Ham is a Women’s Health Coach with a special interest in menopause fitness and nutrition. She is also the founder of the Owning Your Menopause App. Kate is passionate about educating women on how to exercise at this time and how movement and diet go hand […]

  • The 4 Stages of Menopause with Dr. Kamilia Smith

    This time Rachel talks with Dr. Kamilia Smith – Women’s Health Expert, OBGYN, Menopausal Medicine and CEO + Founder of Charleston House. Download our free perry app to join the sisterhood and meet other perimenopause warriors, because perimenopause is so much easier when you are not alone. Check out our new book – ⁠The Perry Menopause […]

  • Surgical Menopause at 34 with Victoria Hardy

    This time Rachel talks with Victoria Hardy. Victoria Hardy is a Menopause Mentor, Conversationalist and up-coming author. A 30 something experiencing Chemical and now Surgical Menopause since age 33, she’s shouting loud for those who are outside, the societal Menopause box. With 22 years corporate banking transformation experience, she disrupted the norm at work to […]

  • Early Menopause and POI (Premature Ovarian Insufficiency) with Dr. Mandy Leonhardt

    This time Rachel meets with Dr. Mandy Leonhardt. Dr Mandy Leonhardt is a fully qualified and GMC registered GP. She is particularly interested in women’s health, nutrition and healthy ageing and my ongoing professional development reflects this passion. She offers a private clinic which specializes in the holistic assessment and individualized treatment of hormonal imbalances […]

  • Revolutionize Your Midlife with Dr. Amanda Hanson

    This time Rachel meets Dr. Amanda Hanson, clinical psychologist & coach. And together, they are going to reimagine Midlife & reclaim the glory of being women—in all our nuanced, imperfect beauty. To reclaim our beauty and bodies and all the parts of us they told us were no longer lovable or valuable. This is what […]

  • Why Hormone Balancing Diets Are Bullsh*t with Abby Langer

    This time Rachel meets with Abby Langer, registered dietitian, food & nutrition writer and author of the bestselling book Good Food, Bad Diet 📚. Abby and Rachel talk about diet culture including hormone diets predatory language if any foods are really off-limits  eating disorders in midlife  and the most infuriating myths Abby works to debunk […]

  • No-Nonsense Perimenopause Nutrition Advice with Emma Bardwell

    This time Rachel meets with Emma Bardwell. Emma Bardwell is a registered nutritionist, health writer and author of the book The Perimenopause Solution. Her evidence-based, no-nonsense approach has made her one of the go-to names in women’s health and nutrition. She combines the most up-to-date research with a 360-degree lifestyle audit to help women optimise […]

  • Smashing The Menopause Taboo with Award Winning TV Journalist Tamsen Fadal

    This time Rachel meets Tamsen Fadal, Emmy winning TV Journalist, Anchor and Menopause Advocate. Both will talk about smashing the menopause taboo in an industry which has a history of being tough on women in their midlife stage. Tamsen Fadal is evening news anchor at WPIX-TV for the last decade,  a wife, bonus mom to […]

  • WTF – Why Do Hormones Impact my Skin? with Caire Beauty Co-Founder Celeste Lee

    This time Rachel meets with Celeste Lee, co-founder of Caire Beauty – skin care for ‘grown ups’. Celeste and Rachel will talk about skin health and perimenopause, how hormonal changes can impact our skin and what’s going on with that peri acne! Check out Caire Beauty’s beautiful skin care assortment here. With the exclusive code […]

  • Money & Midlife with Allison Kvikstad – Certified Financial Planner™

    This time Rachel meets with Allison Kvikstad – Certified Financial Planner™ to talk about everything Retirement Planning – Saving & Preparing. Although an unusual topic here in our perry sisterhood it is an IMPORTANT one and one that is often swept under the rug. Women are have often been taught not to talk about money […]

  • Perimenopause 101 – Let's Talk The Essentials with Dr. Shieva Ghofrany

    This time Rachel meets with Dr. Shieva Ghofrany – OBGYN and founder of Tribe Called V.  Rachel and Dr. Ghofrany talk ind-depth perimenopause knowledge, symptoms and treatment options. It is a much needed session to deep dive into perimenopause essentials, preparing us to understand symptoms, decrease anxiety and lead an efficient conversation with our health […]

  • How to Heal & Thrive After Divorce with Tonya Carter

    This time Rachel meets with Tonya Carter, certified, speaker, coach & author of “Divorce Your Story – A Woman’s Guide to Heal & Thrive After Divorce”. Being a single mother of two, Tonya realized that she allowed her circumstances to hold her back from discovering her true life’s purpose. Experiencing divorced, five job losses in […]

  • Treating Symptoms with Western or Naturopathic Medicine? with Dr. Ballard and Dr. Stansbury

    This time Rachel meets with Dr. Joy’El Ballard, OBGYN and Dr. Jillian Stansbury, Naturopathic Family Physician and formulator for Wile Women a plant-based brand for peri/menopause solutions. Herbs, plant-based solutions, HRT, supplements, birth control, lifestyle changes? The list of treatment options is long and often polarising. We are bringing together 2 leading voices in the […]

  • Metabolism 101 – WTF Is Happening & How You Can Improve it with Dr. Alyssa Olenick

    This time Rachel meets with Alyssa Olenick, PhD. Weight Gain and a changing metabolism are one of the key concerns in the perry sisterhood. Alyssa is an Exercise Physiologist, sports nutritionist, weight lifter, and ultra runner. She is known for her high energy and sassy approach to bringing science to your training in a no-nonsense […]

  • Breast Cancer, PeriMenopause & HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) with Dr. Liz O'Riordan

    This time Rachel meets with Dr. Liz O’Riordan, breast surgeon, breast cancer survivor, author and podcaster. You can order Dr. O´Riordan’s book ‘The Complete Guide To Breast Cancer’ here and subscribe here to her podcast ‘Don’t Ignore The Elephant’. Dr. O’Riordan talks us through her journey of breast cancer, menopause & the role of HRT […]

  • Anyone Else Falling Apart Or Is It Just Me? with Jen Mann

    This time Rachel meets with Jen Mann. Jen Mann is best known for her wildly popular and hysterical blog People I Want to Punch in the Throat. She has been described by many as Erma Bombeck―with f-bombs. Jen is the author of the New York Times bestseller People I Want to Punch in the Throat: […]

  • Sleep Apnea and Perimenopause with Emma Cooksey

    This time Rachel meets with Emma Cooksey – the host of the Sleep Apnea Stories podcast. Emma Cooksey is a podcast host and writer.   She was diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea at the age of 30, after more than a decade of unexplained health problems.  Once diagnosed, she felt alone while navigating life with sleep […]

  • Perimenopause Weight Loss – No Bullsh*t Advice from Susan Niebergall and Kim Schlag

    Rachel meets with the power duo Susan Niebergall, online coach at Inner Circle and Kim Schlag, personal trainer & nutrition coach for women 40+. The three of them talk one of the most discussed perimenopause topic : weight gain and weight management. Susan and Kim are known for their no bullsh*t advice and pragmatic tips […]

  • How To Find Relief with Arthritis & Joint Pain with Dr. Alyssa Kuhn

    Rachel meets with Dr. Alyssa Kuhn physical therapist in Salt Lake City, UT, osteoarthritis specialist, and founder of Keep the Adventure Alive. Rachel & Dr. Kuhn will talk about osteoarthritis, joint pain in perimenopause and non-surgical lifestyle interventions for improvement. Dr. Kuhn specializes in osteoarthritis treatment because she found through her physical therapy career, people […]

  • Early Menopause After Breast Cancer with Dani Binnington

    Rachel meets with Dani Binnington patients advocate, breast cancer survivor and creating awareness around early menopause after cancer. Rachel & Dani talk about Dani’s journey through breast cancer which lead her into early menopause. Dani’s journey to seek a holistic approach to her wellbeing started after her breast cancer diagnosis at the age of 33. […]

  • How To Take Care Of Your Skin During Perimenopause with Rochelle Weitzner

    This time Rachel meets with Rochelle Weitzner, founder and CEO of Pause Well-Aging. A skin care brand specifically for peri/menopause warriors. Rachel & Rochelle talk about everything skin and perimenopause, the right beauty routine and must have skin care products for anyone in perimenopause. Perimenopause WTF Questions which will be answered during this perry talk […]

  • Women Are Not Small Men with Dr. Stacy Sims

    Rachel meets with Dr. Stacy T Sims – a forward-thinking international exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist who aims to revolutionize exercise nutrition and performance for women. She has directed research programs at Stanford, AUT University, and the University of Waikato, focusing on female athlete health and performance and pushing the dogma to improve research on […]

  • ADHD & Perimenopause with Dr. Hamdani

    This time Rachel meets and talks with Dr. Sasha Hamdani Board Certified Psychiatrist, ADHD specialist and author of the book Self Care of People with ADHD.   Rachel & Dr. Hamdani talk about ADHD & Perimenopause.  Does ADHD get worse during perimenopause?  What is the difference in symptoms?  Can you develop it at a later age?  […]

  • Perimenopause Treatment Options with Dr. Sharon Malone

    Welcome to an exciting episode of the perry podcast with the wonderful host Rachel Hughes. This time Rachel meets with Dr. Sharon Malone, Chief Medical Officer at Alloy – an online provider for personalized menopause solutions. Dr. Sharon Malone is a force of good, who educates about menopause with compassion. In this perry talk you can […]

  • How To Live Your Best Sex Life During Perimenopause with Kelly Casperson, MD

    Welcome to an exciting episode of the perry podcast with the wonderful host Rachel Hughes. This time Rachel meets with Kelly Casperson, MD Urologist and Author of the Book & Podcast ‘You Are Not Broken’. Rachel & Dr. Casperson talk about perimenopause and sexual desire. To learn more about the wonderful Dr. Kelly Casperson Check out […]

  • Pleasure – How To Communicate Your Body Changes With Your Partner with Dr. Laurie Mintz

    Welcome to an exciting episode of the perry podcast with the wonderful host Rachel Hughes. This time Rachel meets Dr. Laurie Mintz to talk about how to address our body changes and potential pleasure changes during perimenopause to our partner.  Dr. Mintz (check out her website here) is psychologist, professor, speaker and author of ‘Becoming Cliterate’ […]

  • Perimenopause 1-0-1 with Dr. Annice Mukherjee

    This time Rachel meets with Dr. Annice Mukherjee, Consultant Endocrinologist, Speaker and Author of the book The Complete Guide To The Menopause Rachel & Dr. Mukherjee shed light into the dark of the essentials of perimenopause, must knows, treatment options and different stages. Perimenopause WTF Questions which will be answered during this perry talk What […]

  • Sobriety in Midlife with Lori Massicot

    Welcome to an exciting episode of the perry podcast with the wonderful host Rachel Hughes. This time Rachel meets with Lori Massicot. Lori is an advocate for midlife made healthy, happy and alcohol-free. Rachel & Lori talk about sobriety in perimenopause and midlife. Click here – to learn more about Lori Massicot and her ‘To 50 […]

  • Sleep Disorders & Solutions in Perimenopause with Dr. Shelby Harris

    Welcome to an exciting episode of the perry podcast with the wonderful host Rachel Hughes. This time Rachel meets with Dr. Shelby Harris to talk everything sleep problems and perimenopause. Dr. Harris specializes in the use of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) for anxiety and depression. She is board certified in Behavioral Sleep Medicine (BSM) by the […]

  • Premature Menopause at Age 14 with Hayley Cockman

    Welcome to an exciting episode of the perry podcast with the wonderful host Rachel Hughes. This time Rachel meets with Hayley Cockman, who experienced menopause at the age of 14. She is now an avid advocate for peri/menopause awareness. To learn more about the magnificent Hayley, check out her instagram. Perimenopause can be a lonely journey […]

  • Heart Health in Perimenopause with Dr. Nicole Harkin

    Welcome to an exciting episode of the perry podcast with the wonderful host Rachel Hughes. This time Rachel meets and talks with Dr. Nicole Harkin –  board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology, and Clinical Lipidology (Cholesterol Doctor) Rachel & Dr. Harkin talk about everything heart health and perimenopause – a must listen for […]

  • How To Support Perimenopause With Lifestyle Hacks with Amanda Thebe

    Welcome to an exciting episode of the perry podcast with the wonderful host Rachel Hughes. This time Rachel meets with Amanda Thebe, best-selling author of her book Menopocalypse. Rachel & Dr. Casperson talk about how to live your best perimenopause through lifestyle hacks. Check out Amanda’s Instagram channel here.  Perimenopause can be a lonely journey – […]

  • Parenting in Perimenopause with Dr. Sarah Milken

    This time Rachel meets with Dr. Sarah Milken founder and host of the podcast ‘The Flexible Neurotic’ Rachel & Sarah talk about parenting, midlife self reinvention and how to learn to be kind with yourself. What you should do next! Go and check out Sarah’s podcast, have a laugh and learn a ton Join our […]

  • World Arthritis Day Special: Stories of Resilience and Hope

    On this special World Arthritis Day episode of Joint Action, we are bringing together some of the most moving moments from our patient stories series, where real people share what it is like to live with osteoarthritis, and more importantly, what they did about it. Whether you are newly diagnosed, have been living with osteoarthritis […]

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    Women’s Health Issues Doctors Too Often Miss with CNN’s Pamela Brown

    In this episode of unPAUSED, Dr. Mary Claire Haver sits down with Pamela Brown, CNN anchor and chief investigative correspondent, and host of the network’s new women’s health streaming series Body Language by CNN — born from an experience Pamela nearly kept hidden. In the same year she lost her mother, while covering the White […]

  • Episode 48: SHUTTING DOWN THE HORMONE POLICE TO EMPOWER A GENDER EXPANSIVE WORLD with MISS PEPPERMIN

    ⚡️This week we get the absolute gift of talking with brilliant entertainer/activist and the ACLU'S first-ever Artist Ambassador for Transgender Justice MISS PEPPERMINT ! ⚡️ ⚡️Pepp & Alicia get into the overlap between trans rights, peri/menopause care, reproductive access, and bodily autonomy. Pepp makes the case that attacks on trans people are really attacks on […]

  • How to build muscle & stay strong at any age: The surprising links between your gut health, strength training and healthy ageing | Prof Claire Steves & Prof Tim Spector

    How do you build muscle and stay strong as you age? For most of us, muscle loss starts in our 30s. It’s easy to think that you can combat this and stay strong into old age by strength training and eating plenty of protein. Exercise and macros matter, but scientists are uncovering another important piece […]

  • 239 | Started HRT and Gained Weight? What You Need to Know

    If you’re already fighting belly fat and weight gain in midlife, the last thing you want is to start hormone therapy and watch the scale climb even higher. So does HRT actually cause weight gain? In this episode of The Menopause Makeover, we’re digging into what the research really says about hormone replacement therapy, perimenopause […]

  • Special: Mijn nieuwe ik – Afl. 6: De omgeving herstelt mee

    Je partner, je kinderen en je beste vriendin waren niet ziek, en toch zijn ook zij aan het herstellen. Veerle Willems kijkt terug op wat het met haar gezin deed en klinisch psychologe Sara Cornelis vertelt hoe je het evenwicht thuis weer rechttrekt, en waarom je omgeving daar zelf ook mee geholpen mag worden.Mijn nieuwe […]

  • Special: Mijn nieuwe ik – Afl. 5: Antihormonale therapie

    Dagelijks slik je een pilletje dat je beschermt tegen herval, maar dat kan jou ook doet zweten, kraken en verloren doen lopen in je eigen hoofd. Tweelingzus Marjolein Colpaert deelt haar ervaring en dr. Nynke Willers vertelt wat de impact is van antihormonale therapie. Mijn nieuwe ik is een 6-delige Gezond Geluk Special over het […]

  • Special: Mijn nieuwe ik – Afl. 4: De vermoeidheid die blijft

    Je hoofd kan trager werken dan vroeger en de vermoeidheid na een kankerbehandeling kan van die aard dat die niet zomaar weggaat na een nachtje goed slapen. Charlotte Schrooten vertelt hoe dat er bij haar uitziet, oncoloog dr. Christel Fontaine legt uit waar dat vandaan komt en hoe je er een nieuw normaal mee opbouwt. […]

  • Special: Mijn nieuwe ik – Afl 3: Terug naar het werk

    Wanneer ben je klaar om weer te beginnen, en wie beslist dat eigenlijk? Bondgenoten Nancy Lelubre en Leen Goossens begeleiden vrouwen bij hun terugkeer naar het werk en duiden wat er daarbij fout maar ook goed kan lopen. Mijn nieuwe ik is een 6-delige Gezond Geluk Special over het leven na borstkanker, gehost door Marieke […]

  • Special: Mijn nieuwe ik – Afl 2: Je lichaam en je relatie

    Vrijen kan pijn doen, je libido is verdwenen en je partner durft je misschien niet meer aan te raken. Seksuologe Marlies Meersman en gynaecologe dr. Nynke Willers leggen uit wat er lichamelijk verandert en wat daar wel of niet aan te doen is. NS ID XL-6640-Revision date 09/2026-LB Local code 1959 Mijn nieuwe ik is […]

  • How To Manage Perimenopause – Willpower vs. Consistency | 305

    You have tried the plan. Maybe three plans. You made it eleven days and then a hard week ended with a candy bar you ate in the car before you pulled out of the parking lot. And the thought that followed was not “that plan did not fit my body.” It was, “I just do […]

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    Why Women Are Taught to Doubt What They Know with Psychiatrist Dr. Ellen Vora

    HELP US WIN A SIGNAL AWARD – VOTE FOR THE TAMSEN SHOW HERE Women learn early which parts of themselves make other people comfortable. After enough years, that performance can begin to feel like our identity, and the intuition underneath it goes quiet. Dr. Ellen Vora spent much of her life inside that worldview. A […]

  • Special: Mijn nieuwe ik – Afl 1: Wie ben ik nu?

    Mijn nieuwe ik is een 6-delige Gezond Geluk Special over het leven na borstkanker, gehost door Marieke Colpaert. Elke donderdag verschijnt er een nieuwe aflevering. Het zijn gesprekken over wat is geweest, maar vooral over wat nog komt, wat wél helpt en waarbij ook de omgeving wordt aangesproken, want kanker treft iedereen. Marieke kreeg de […]

  • Breast Cancer Beyond the Pink: Understanding Risk, Screening, Treatment & Life After Diagnosis

    What happens after a breast cancer diagnosis and how can patients make informed decisions about screening, treatment, menopause, and life beyond cancer? This week, Dr. Eleonora Teplinsky author of Beyond the Pink: Navigating Life, Health, and Breast Cancer, breaks down the complex realities of breast cancer and offers practical guidance for patients, survivors, previvors, and […]

  • Episode 238 – Creatine After Cancer: Could It Help Us Get Stronger?

    Everyone’s Talking About Creatine. But Should Cancer Survivors Take It? Creatine seems to be everywhere right now. But what actually is it, what can it do for our strength and muscle, and the big question for this community: is it safe to take after cancer, and can it help with symptoms of menopause? Today I […]

  • Most replayed moment: How to stop fighting your body clock | Prof. Debra Skene

    Every one of us runs on a biological rhythm – a finely tuned system that controls when we feel alert, when we feel tired, and even how we process food. But here’s the problem: modern life doesn’t always respect this rhythm. Late nights, early alarms, and irregular meals put many of us out of sync […]

  • 238 | Want to Lose Weight? Stop Measuring Your Workout by Calories

    What if the workouts you’re doing to lose weight are actually missing the thing your midlife body needs most? For years, women were told that weight loss meant more cardio, more calories burned, lighter weights, and maybe a little less food. So when the scale stopped moving, we naturally assumed we needed to work harder. […]

  • Ep 548: How Debra Stopped Emotional Eating and Lost Weight in Menopause

    Have you spent years thinking about food, your weight, and what you should or shouldn’t be eating? Maybe you’ve tried diet after diet, but the constant food thoughts and emotional eating never really went away. That’s where my client Debra found herself. She had been thinking about food, weight, and her body since she was […]

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    How Menopause Changes Your Gut Health with a Leading Gastroenterologist

    In this episode of unPAUSED, recorded on location at the Aspen Ideas Festival, Dr. Mary Claire Haver sits down with Dr. Trisha Pasricha, neurogastroenterologist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School, and author of the new book You’ve Been Pooping All Wrong. Women in perimenopause and menopause who […]

  • Over rouw, troost en verlies met psychiater Uus Knops

    In deze aflevering hebben Libelle-journalistes Herte en Birte het met psychiater en rouwdeskundige Uus Knopsover verlies. Uus’ broer Casper vertrok meer dan 20 jaar geleden op reis naar Venezuala en keerde nooit meer terug. Wat doet zo’n verlies met een mens? Hoe geef je het een plaats (als dat al kan)? En wat is Uus’ […]

  • 236: Heart Brain Axis – Your Heart and Brain Are Toxic Besties, and Science Has Receipts

    (00:00:00) 236: Heart Brain Axis – Your Heart and Brain Are Toxic Besties, and Science Has Receipts (00:00:05) Welcome to Itchy and Bitchy Podcast (00:00:48) Doc Itchy Medical Pet Supplements (00:01:24) Heart-Brain Axis: A Complex Connection (00:04:46) The Three Pathways of Heart-Brain Communication (00:16:00) Stroke-Heart Syndrome: A Deadly Connection (00:27:13) Therapeutic Targets and Prevention Strategies […]

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    Is Your Menopause Care Covered? What Insurance Companies Don’t Tell You

    HELP US WIN A SIGNAL AWARD – VOTE FOR THE TAMSEN SHOW ⁠HERE⁠ What do women need to know about menopause care, menopause treatment, insurance coverage and their rights in the workplace? Jennifer Weiss-Wolf, attorney, women’s health advocate and author of When in Menopause, joins me to talk about the systems surrounding perimenopause and menopause […]

  • Weight Loss in Menopause: Labs to Run Besides Your Hormones

    Everyone wants to talk about estrogen and progesterone, but when you can't lose weight in menopause, the answer is often hiding in other labs. I just got back from Raleigh, where I spent time with my mentors and fellow coaches from the Functional Nutrition Metabolism School, the program where I learned how to read labs […]

Perimenopause WTF?

Welcome to our Perimenopause WTF?! podcast – brought to you by the perry community. In this podcast your we talk everything- and we mean EVERYTHING perimenopause. Our hosts and guests help us navigate through all our WTF perimenopause moments and ‘Is this normal??’ questions. We talk with perimenopause experts, thought leaders and inspirational voices of […]

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