Menopause Matters from The Cusp

We are Suzanne Boutilier and Valerie Williamson. And we're out to bust the myths and taboos of menopause. Every week, we'll be talking openly and honestly about this new stage of life we've entered—and millions of women enter every day. Because that's how we all take control of it. Experts in post-reproductive care and specialists in mental and hormonal health will join our conversations, as well as other women navigating perimenopause and menopause. We hope you'll join us, too. Together, we'll learn how to manage our menopause symptoms and set ourselves up for long term health and wellness.

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September 27, 2020 52 mins

Depression, anxiety, and mood swings during Menopause

Interview with Dr. Tori Hudson, Program director for Institute of Women’s Health and Integrative Medicine. Suzanne and Valerie interview Dr. Tori on the subject of how changing hormones contribute to depression, anxiety, and mood swings during perimenopause and menopause. And how Naturopathy and Integrative Medicine can help treat these symptoms.
September 15, 2020 46 mins

Busting the 5 Myths of Menopause

Whether you’re approaching perimenopause or in the thick of your menopause journey, you’ve probably heard more than a few dire warnings about what to expect during this new life phase. Or maybe you’ve heard absolutely nothing and have no idea what’s in store. Either way, getting the straight scoop will go a long way toward […]
August 30, 2020 32 mins

Menopause Matters

In this episode Suzanne and Valerie has an open conversation about their own perimenopause experiences and how addressing it head-on helped them take control of their menopause journeys.
August 23, 2020 36 mins

Why I Started The Cusp

Valerie and Suzanne in conversation with the Co-founder and CEO of The Cusp, Taylor Sittler. The Cusp is a telemedicine service focused on providing diagnostics and expert care for women in perimenopause, menopause, and beyond.

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We are Suzanne Boutilier and Valerie Williamson. And we're out to bust the myths and taboos of menopause. Every week, we'll be talking openly and honestly about this new stage of life we've entered—and millions of women enter every day. Because that's how we all take control of it. Experts in post-reproductive care and specialists in mental and hormonal health will join our conversations, as well as other women navigating perimenopause and menopause. We hope you'll join us, too. Together, we'll learn how to manage our menopause symptoms and set ourselves up for long term health and wellness.
  • Depression, anxiety, and mood swings during Menopause

    Interview with Dr. Tori Hudson, Program director for Institute of Women’s Health and Integrative Medicine. Suzanne and Valerie interview Dr. Tori on the subject of how changing hormones contribute to depression, anxiety, and mood swings during perimenopause and menopause. And how Naturopathy and Integrative Medicine can help treat these symptoms.

  • Busting the 5 Myths of Menopause

    Whether you’re approaching perimenopause or in the thick of your menopause journey, you’ve probably heard more than a few dire warnings about what to expect during this new life phase. Or maybe you’ve heard absolutely nothing and have no idea what’s in store. Either way, getting the straight scoop will go a long way toward […]

  • Menopause Matters

    In this episode Suzanne and Valerie has an open conversation about their own perimenopause experiences and how addressing it head-on helped them take control of their menopause journeys.

  • Why I Started The Cusp

    Valerie and Suzanne in conversation with the Co-founder and CEO of The Cusp, Taylor Sittler. The Cusp is a telemedicine service focused on providing diagnostics and expert care for women in perimenopause, menopause, and beyond.

  • Cholesterol, SPF and fighting inflammation: Liz's 2025 highlights

    Liz reflects on the conversations that have stayed with her throughout 2025 – and shares her own thoughts on the topics that hit a nerve with listeners. She revisits why we’ve been getting SPF advice wrong, the nuanced truth about cholesterol that goes beyond ‘good’ and ‘bad’, and why your gums might be more important to […]

  • Ep 374: The Blood Work Every Woman Should Ask For In Perimenopause

    If you’ve been told your bloodwork is “normal” but you still feel exhausted, foggy, inflamed, anxious, or stuck in your weight… this episode will be a game changer. In Episode 374 of The Period Whisperer Podcast, we break down the exact blood chemistry markers women in perimenopause should request, why they matter, and what they […]

  • Thursday Thoughts – Enthusiasm

    On today’s Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about one of my favourite topics…enthusiasm! Enthusiasm is one of the highest vibration emotions there is; and if we’re not feeling enthusiastic about anything in our life, that’s a sign that something needs to change. But just like joy and gratitude, enthusiasm is something that we […]

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    The Fasting Doctor: 5 Science-Backed Tools to Support Your Brain in Menopause

    Menopause doesn’t just change your body. It changes how you think, how you feel, and how you see yourself. For so many women, that shift shows up as brain fog, exhaustion, lost motivation, or a quiet fear that something is “wrong,” even when nothing is. In this episode, Tamsen is joined by Dr. Mindy Pelz, […]

  • Marlo Thomas Talks Hope, Healing, and St. Jude

    At this time of year, we could think of no better guest to join us than Marlo Thomas. Marlo is an actress, producer, author and perhaps, she is best know as the National Outreach Director for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Founded in 1962 by her Dad, Danny Thomas, St. Jude continues to be on […]

  • Aflevering 55 ~ Kerst zonder gezin: rouw, schuld en groei na de scheiding

    Kerst is het feest van samenzijn, zeggen we. Van warmte, gezelligheid en familie. Maar als je gezin ooit is uiteengevallen – door scheiding, sterfte, conflict of verbroken banden – wordt juist in deze dagen pijnlijk zichtbaar wat er níét meer is. In deze kerstaflevering praat Suzanne Rethans met Eva Tjooitink, eigenaar van Mindgrow Coaching & […]

  • Episode 197 – Reflections, Laughter & Gratitude: Our Christmas Eve Special

    This Christmas Eve, we’re doing something a little different. Instead of our usual expert interview, today I’m bringing you some of our Menopause and Cancer team — the powerhouses of women behind the clinic, workshops, research, retreats, fundraising, and support you receive throughout the year. It’s a warm, honest, hopeful conversation about what it really […]

  • Leaving Her Dream Job for Menopause Advocacy: Tamsen Fadal on HRT & Purpose After 50

    What happens when a news anchor loses her words on live television and discovers it’s not stress, but menopause? Emmy Award-winning journalist Tamsen Fadal joins Dr. Mary Claire Haver to share why she walked away from her dream job in pursuit of changing the conversation around women’s health, the powerful story behind her New York […]

  • Ep. 507: The Holiday Gift That Keeps on Giving – Faith, Joy, and the Strawberry

    I’m sharing my favorite Pema Chodron parable and the truth about why faith and worry are the same thing—but only one gets you what you want. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/507  

  • #151: Why do I Keep Doing this with Kati Morton

    Let’s talk about the patterns we know aren’t helping… but keep falling back into anyway. People-pleasing. Perfectionism. Overfunctioning. Ever wondered why you keep doing the things you don’t want to do? This week, I’m joined by the incredible Kati Morton — licensed therapist, bestselling author, and one of the very first mental health professionals to […]

  • Why I Don't Believe Losing Just 1 lb a Week Is The Best Approach For Women In Their 50s

    For years, women in their 50s have been told that losing one pound a week is the “smart” and “sustainable” way to lose weight. I believed that too until I started seeing what actually happens in real life. I explain why slow fat loss often kills momentum, how easy it is to unintentionally erase a […]

  • Ep 373: The HTMA Test Explained — The Mineral Blueprint Your Body Has Been Begging For In Perimenopause

    If you’ve been struggling with low energy, poor sleep, anxiety, brain fog, weight resistance, or feeling exhausted for no reason, this episode is about to blow your mind. In today’s episode of The Period Whisperer Podcast, we’re unpacking the HTMA Test (Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis) — one of the most underutilized but powerful tools for […]

  • Is it safe to stack supplements? – with Liz Earle

    Creatine, collagen, vitamins, greens powders and magnesium – can you really mix them all together, or are you doing more harm than good? Liz tackles your most pressing wellbeing concerns, from supplement stacking to winter SPF myths, essential midlife health scans and HPV.  In this episode: Can you mix supplements together? Red light therapy for […]

  • Take My Advice! Getting Through Christmas With Menopause

    Does Christmas feel overwhelming instead of joyful during menopause? In this festive solo episode, Dr Naomi Potter talks honestly about why Christmas can feel especially hard during perimenopause and menopause. We're breaking down how you can protect your energy, mood, and wellbeing during the most pressured time of year. From navigating family dynamics and emotional […]

  • Countdown of Karen's Top Ten Episodes of 2025

    Karen counts down her top 10 Itchy & Bitchy moments of 2025, from smarter New Year’s resolutions and promising UTI vaccines on the horizon to updated insights on HRT. Visit our website itchyandbitchy.com to read blog posts on the many topics we have covered on the show.

Menopause Matters from The Cusp

We are Suzanne Boutilier and Valerie Williamson. And we’re out to bust the myths and taboos of menopause. Every week, we’ll be talking openly and honestly about this new stage of life we’ve entered—and millions of women enter every day. Because that’s how we all take control of it. Experts in post-reproductive care and specialists […]

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