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She Was Told “No” Over and Over, Then Built A $1 Billion Company (At 53)

The Tamsen Show

March 11, 2026 ∙ 61 mins
Episode 70

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In today’s episode of The Tamsen Show, Joanna Strober (CEO and co-founder of Midi Health) sits down with Tamsen Fadal to discuss the habits, mindset shifts, and resilience you need to build the unstoppable confidence to go after what you want.  The lesson Joanna shares in this episode is harsh but true: it doesn’t matter how accomplished you are, confidence is something we all want and need more of.  The good news is that confidence isn’t something you have or don’t have. Confidence is a byproduct of the opportunities you create for yourself, the people you surround yourself with, and the courage and curiosity you bring to every chapter of your life. Joanna’s life and career teaches us that confidence is strengthened by doing it before you feel ready, by taking the first step without worrying what the second step might look like. In this episode, you’ll learn: - What it takes to build a billion-dollar company - The daily habits of highly successful people - What to do when you realize you’re on the wrong career path - Mindset shifts to overcome career setbacks Plus, Tamsen and Joanna discuss: - The future of women’s health and telemedicine - The gaps in (peri)menopause and midlife healthcare - The changing conversation around weight management, obesity, and GLP-1’s The most interesting thing about Joanna isn’t her accolades, but how many chapters she’s lived. With each milestone, she learned how to move through fear and rejection with more strength, how to pivot when doors close, and how to carve out new opportunities that are changing the world. By the end of this episode, you’ll have a framework to do the same. If you liked this conversation, check this out: From Sports Illustrated to Sephora: How Molly Sims Reinvented Herself in Midlife Stay connected with Tamsen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠How To Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠ from Tamsen  Watch all the episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠  The Tamsen Show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠  This show is sponsored by Midi Health. Visit ⁠www.joinmidi.com/tamsen⁠ today to book your personalized, insurance-covered virtual visit. Midi. The Care Women Deserve. Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The Tamsen Show

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70

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March 11, 2026

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61 mins
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    You’re eating healthy. You’re working out. You’ve cut sugar, carbs, and wine. But the belly fat is still there and no one is giving you answers. This episode connects all the dots. Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen, a triple board-certified endocrinologist, joins Tamsen to explain exactly what’s happening inside your body during midlife and what you can […]

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    How to Set Boundaries Without Feeling Guilty

    Are you the one who always says yes? Who fixes, accommodates, anticipates, and quietly resents it later? In this week’s episode, Tamsen sits down with psychotherapist and bestselling author Terri Cole to talk about the hidden habits of high -functioning codependents, especially in midlife, during perimenopause, or after a major life shift. In this episode, […]

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    Healing the Grief, the Love, and the Silence Around Your Mother

    If you’ve ever wondered why certain relationships feel so hard or why you’ve spent a lifetime craving a kind of love you can’t quite name, this special Mother’s Day edition will give you language for what you’ve lived. Tamsen sits down with licensed professional counselor and bestselling author Kelly McDaniel to talk about Mother Hunger, […]

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    The Narcissist Decoder: How Midlife Women Get Trapped in Emotional Abuse

    If you’ve ever questioned your reality, blamed your hormones, or been told you’re “too sensitive,” this conversation will change how you see everything. Tamsen sits down with world-renowned psychologist and narcissism expert Dr. Ramani Durvasula, author of the New York Times bestseller It’s Not You: Identifying and Healing from Narcissistic People, to decode the emotional […]

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    The #1 Relationship Expert Jillian Turecki on Finding Real Love In Midlife

    If you think it’s too late for love, think again. In this powerful conversation, Tamsen sits down with leading Relationship Expert Jillian Turecki to find out what she’s learned after coaching thousands of couples, hosting over 150 episodes of her hit podcast Jillian on Love, and writing her game-changing New York Times bestselling book It […]

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    How To Find Real Love With The #1 Relationship Expert Jillian Turecki

    In this powerful conversation, Tamsen sits down with leading Relationship Expert Jillian Turecki to find out what she’s learned after coaching thousands of couples, hosting over 150 episodes of her hit podcast Jillian on Love, and writing her game-changing New York Times bestselling book It Begins With You: The 9 Hard Truths About Love That […]

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    The Science of Rebooting Your Life: Dopamine, Dating & Doing Things Differently

    Routine might feel safe, but for your brain, it can become a prison. This week, Dr. Yalda Safai joins Tamsen to talk about the science of novelty and why trying something new is the most powerful way to spark dopamine, reboot your mindset, and shift out of midlife stagnation.  Tamsen and Dr Safai share dating […]

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    The #1 Breast Cancer Doctor on the Truth About Mammograms, Hormones & Dense Breasts

    This is the episode to send to every woman you love. Tamsen sits down with Dr. Elizabeth Comen, a leading breast oncologist, Harvard Medical School graduate, and author of the bestseller ‘All in Her Head’, for a myth-busting conversation about breast cancer, early detection, and why advocating for yourself could save your life. Dr. Comen […]

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    Reshma Saujani: Imposter Syndrome Is a Lie

    This week, Tamsen is joined by Reshma Saujani, founder of Girls Who Code, CEO of Moms First, podcast host of My So-Called Midlife. This powerful conversation that flips the script on imposter syndrome, midlife reinvention, and the unrealistic pressures women face at every stage of life. Reshma shares her personal journey—from running for office and […]

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    Stacy London: Reinvent Yourself (and Your Style) in Midlife

    Why are women still expected to “stay in their lane”? Tamsen sits down with Stacy London, CEO, author, and former co-host of What Not to Wear. Now with her own QVC fashion line and decades of experience helping women feel seen, Stacy unpacks the emotional toll of high-functioning depression and why conversations about menopause are […]

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    The #1 Ozempic Doctor Reveals The Truth About GLP-1s and Microdosing

    Is Ozempic the answer to lasting weight loss, or is there more to the story?  In this episode of The Tamsen Show, Tamsen speaks with Dr. Alexandra Sowa, a board-certified physician specializing in metabolic health, to unpack the truth about GLP-1 medications like Ozempic. We explore how these drugs work, the emotional realities of weight […]

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    Hormone Therapy for Menopause: What Every Woman Should Know

    Menopause is inevitable, suffering through it is not.  In this game-changing episode, world-renowned OB/GYN Dr. Sharon Malone breaks down the myths, fears, and facts surrounding hormone therapy (HRT) and how misinformation has left millions of women needlessly struggling with their health. From the studies that gave estrogen a bad name to the life-changing benefits of […]

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    Halle Berry: I Thought I Would Skip Menopause

    Hollywood said this would be a career ender. Doctors dismissed her. But Halle Berry refused to be silenced and made sure the world heard her voice on Capitol Hill.  In the premiere episode of The Tamsen Show, Halle opens up like never before about the shocking way she learned she was in menopause, why women […]

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    The Tamsen Show

    Life doesn’t follow a set timeline—so, what comes next? Emmy-winning journalist, filmmaker, and best-selling author Tamsen Fadal is here to help you navigate every stage of life with confidence. From career pivots to menopause, and from relationships to reinvention, Tamsen tackles the conversations that women actually need, featuring real talk from experts, science-backed wellness advice, […]

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    She Was Told “No” Over and Over, Then Built A $1 Billion Company (At 53)

    In today’s episode of The Tamsen Show, Joanna Strober (CEO and co-founder of Midi Health) sits down with Tamsen Fadal to discuss the habits, mindset shifts, and resilience you need to build the unstoppable confidence to go after what you want.  The lesson Joanna shares in this episode is harsh but true: it doesn’t matter […]

  • June Squibb at 96: Career, Life and What's Next

    We are not worthy! Our guest this week is iconic actress June Squibb, whose remarkable career continues to thrive at 96. Best known for her acclaimed performances in films like Nebraska, Thelma, and Eleanor the Great, Squibb has built one of the most enduring acting careers in Hollywood. In this episode, June discusses her latest […]

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    The Sleep Crisis in Menopause: Insomnia, Sleep Apnea & Solutions

    Poor sleep during perimenopause and menopause isn’t just exhausting—it’s linked to increased cardiovascular disease risk, depression, anxiety, weight gain, cognitive decline, and reduced quality of life. Yet for decades, women’s sleep complaints have been minimized, dismissed, or blamed on just getting older. In this episode, Dr. Mary Claire Haver sits down with board-certified sleep medicine […]

  • Ep. 209 – The Biology of Feeling Good: Cellular Health, Strength, and Longevity with Jennifer Scheinman

    If you work with women in midlife, or are navigating it yourself, you have likely heard some version of this before: “I’m doing everything right, but I still feel tired.” “My brain feels foggy.” “My body doesn’t respond the way it used to.” In this re-air of a fan-favorite episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely sits down […]

  • Step Two to a Regulated Nervous System: How to Come Back to Calm

    I’m continuing our series on how to build a more regulated nervous system. We've already explored Stage One: Awareness — learning to notice when your nervous system is calm, when stress is creeping in, and when you’ve tipped into that more activated state of anxiety or overwhelm. In this week's episode episode, I’m guiding you […]

  • 50 – Testosterone and breaking the stigma

    In this episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by urologist, educator and hormone health advocate Dr Kelly Casperson to challenge some of the most persistent myths surrounding testosterone and women’s health. Drawing on both clinical experience and scientific evidence, they explore why testosterone is not just a “male hormone”, but an important hormone for women […]

  • Caroline Hirons' Secret To Surviving Skincare In Menopause

    Today we’re revealing the ultimate skincare routine for menopausal women. And the good news? It’s super simple! If your skin has become dry, extra sensitive, or you’re suffering from acne during midlife, this could be down to menopause. But there are things that can help – and for this week’s episode, we’re joined by THE […]

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    Choosing a Child-Free Life: 5 Things I Wish I Knew Earlier

    In this deeply personal solo episode, Tamsen Fadal opens up about a question many women still struggle to answer out loud: Do you want children? For much of her life, that question carried a weight she rarely talked about publicly. In this conversation, Tamsen shares the story of how she came to understand that motherhood […]

  • Ep 395: Why You’re Still Exhausted After a Full Night’s Sleep In Perimenopause

    If you wake up tired, foggy, and already disoriented early in the morning… this might explain it. So many high-performing women in midlife tell me, “I’m sleeping… but I don’t feel refreshed.” You’re in bed. You’re not scrolling. You’re doing the “right” things. And yet you wake up foggy, wired at 2am, reaching for caffeine […]

  • #1 Body Image Expert: How to Repair Your Relationship with Your Body & Food

    If you feel like you have a complicated relationship with your body, food, and eating, you’re not the only one. Mel has gotten thousands of messages asking for an episode about emotional eating and body image, which is why she invited a world-renowned expert to talk about this topic with you. Today, Dr. Rachel Goldman […]

  • Radio 1's Matt and Mollie: I’m finding my voice! Back yourself like you back your mate

    You wouldn’t talk to your best mate in the critical way you talk to yourself. For Radio One DJs Matt Edmondson and Mollie King, their friendship has made them both believe in themselves more. In this chat with Fearne, Matt and Mollie talk about the insecurities they have, and how freeing it is to realise […]

  • The one morning habit I'll never give up

    There’s one thing Liz does before coffee, before switching on her phone or starting her morning – and she says it’s the single most powerful reset her body gets all day. Plus: why alcohol wrecks your sleep even if it helps you drift off, and what’s really happening to perimenopausal skin when it suddenly becomes […]

  • How to eat for healthy weight loss and fewer cravings – with Dominique Ludwig

    Maintaining a healthy weight, beating cravings and having energy that lasts all day doesn’t need to be complicated, says clinical nutritionist Dominique Ludwig. She’s back on the show to explain why eating in the right proportions transforms everything from weight management and blood sugar to gut health and mood – and why her simple balanced plate […]

  • Ep 394: Boost Brain Health with the Right Drinking Water w/ Mario Brainovic

    What if the water you drink could change your brain, your energy, and even how you age? In this episode, I sit down with Mario Brainovic, researcher and founder of Analemma Water, to explore the concept of “coherent water” and how modern environmental stressors like EMFs may be disrupting the structure of the water in […]

  • Boost Brain Health with the Right Drinking Water

    What if the water you drink could change your brain, your energy, and even how you age? In this episode, I sit down with Mario Brainovich, researcher and founder of Analemma Water, to explore the concept of “coherent water” and how modern environmental stressors like EMFs may be disrupting the structure of the water in […]

  • The Most Eye-Opening Conversation on Marriage & Love You Will Ever Hear (From #1 Divorce Lawyer)

    Mel calls today’s episode one of the most moving, meaningful, and transformational conversations ever to happen on the podcast.  She says it is THE most important relationship advice that she has ever heard and you will ever hear.  Today’s guest, James Sexton, is a world-renowned authority on relationships, but coming from a perspective you may […]

  • Book Club Meets: “I was burnt out!” Live a slower life, with Emma Gannon

    Sometimes the braver thing isn’t trying to keep going. Writer Emma Gannon hit real burnout, admitted she was overwhelmed, and embarked upon a year of doing… nothing. A Year of Nothing was our Happy Place Book Club pick for February. In it, Emma charts stepping away from the noise and rediscovering joy in life’s simplest […]

  • Thursday Thoughts – The Amount of Good Things in Your Life Depends on Your Ability to Notice Them

    On this week's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about how the amount of good things in your life depends on your ability to notice them. With so much fear and negativity in the news right now, it’s easy for your attention to be pulled towards what feels heavy and overwhelming. That’s why being […]

  • Never Too Old to Lift with Chris Tiley, Physiotherapist and Strength Expert. S7. Ep 11.

    Can you open a jar or do you have to ask someone? Do you carry heavy bags easily or do you expect other people to do the heavy lifting? How physically strong are you? That’s a very important question for women in mid and later life, because the stronger you are, the better your health […]

  • Aflevering 60 ~ Als je jezelf kwijtraakt in de overgang – reuma, relatie en herstel

    Wat gebeurt er als je jezelf niet meer herkent? Als je energieke, vrolijke, sportieve zelf verandert in iemand met paniekaanvallen, slapeloze nachten, gewrichtspijn en relatieconflicten? Als je je karakter kwijt raakt? In deze aflevering spreek ik met Karin Lagraauw en haar man Maarten over: Perimenopauze en mentale ontregeling Reuma die verergert tijdens hormonale schommelingen en […]

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    From Sports Illustrated to Sephora: How Molly Sims Reinvented Herself in Midlife

    Molly Sims is a supermodel, actress, author, entrepreneur, and podcast host. In today’s episode of The Tamsen Show, Molly Sims sits down with Tamsen Fadal to reveal why midlife can be your most powerful chapter yet. From modeling for iconic fashion brands (Chanel, Jimmy Choo, Victoria’s Secret) and working alongside Hollywood’s biggest stars to raising […]

  • How to Age Proof Your Brain with Dr. Majid Fotuhi

    SUBSCRIBE to Hot Flashes & Cool Topics podcast for free on any podcast platform. Show Notes/Website: www.hotflashescooltopics.com Do you know there are ways to age proof your brain? Do you know the tips and tricks for brain training? This week, we have invited Dr. Majid Fotuhi to explain how we can age proof our brain.  […]

The Tamsen Show

You deserve a roadmap. Consider this your starting point. Hosted by Emmy-winning journalist, filmmaker, and New York Times best-selling author Tamsen Fadal, The Tamsen Show is where real talk meets real solutions. Each week, Tamsen sits down with top doctors, leading voices, and women rewriting the rules—from hormones and health to reinvention, relationships, and everything […]

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