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Do you wonder why women don’t know more about menopause, even though it happens (and has been happening for centuries) to every woman on the planet? Why we are left to suffer in silence, not knowing that there are simple solutions to common issues such as hot flashes, weight gain, bloating, hair loss, dryness (everywhere!) and irritability? Well wonder no more, menopause warriors! Our hosts Franca and Sarah Jane interview doctors, hormone gurus, therapists, nutritionists and experts from many backgrounds who are here to shed light on what you and millions of other women are going through, and show you how to journey through menopause with joy, dignity and grace, instead of the unnecessary pain, frustration and loneliness that many of us go through. Come, join us make real changes in women’s health! Let’s open the discussion, and Embrace The Heat!

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June 19, 2026 ∙ 36 mins

SEASON 4, EPISODE 3 – PERIMENOPAUSE: PERILS AND PREVENTION

Dr. Mueller is back and here to tell us all about Perimenopause – what your mom never told you and more!  What it is, what is happening in your body, and what are some of the best practices for handling this volatile time!  Support the show https://www.instagram.com/slihpodcast/
March 1, 2026 ∙ 52 mins

SEASON 4, EPISODE 2: WE NEED OUR SLEEP!

Sleep Expert Dr. Whitney Roban, from Solve Our Sleep, tells us all about the importance of that good, deep, restorative sleep, and how it affects every system in your body.   She gives us some good tips and recommendations for getting that deep sleep and reminds us why it's essential to all of us, especially those […]
February 18, 2026 ∙ 59 mins

SEASON 4, EPISODE 1: HRTS ARE NOT YOUR ENEMY

Our guest, DR. KRISTI FUNK, breaks down the latest developments now that the FDA has removed black box warnings from HRT products!  She also educates us on what you can do to prevent breast cancer, including sleeping more, and drinking less! Support the show https://www.instagram.com/slihpodcast/
June 10, 2024 ∙ 53 mins

SEASON 3 BONUS EPISODE: MENOPAUSE PRODUCT REVIEWS

Join us in the conversation as we try and then rate some products that are meant to help women in menopause. We review the Rest Cooling Duvet and Neon Hippie's amazing products, including Aura Cleanse, Optimistic Eyes, Electric Flower Serum, Face Oil, Peptide Cream, and Nite Brite Night Cream.  We also try Tea Botanic's Hot […]
April 30, 2024 ∙ 2 mins

SEASON 3: INTRODUCTION

Introduction: What's in store for you this season! Support the show https://www.instagram.com/slihpodcast/

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Do you wonder why women don’t know more about menopause, even though it happens (and has been happening for centuries) to every woman on the planet? Why we are left to suffer in silence, not knowing that there are simple solutions to common issues such as hot flashes, weight gain, bloating, hair loss, dryness (everywhere!) and irritability? Well wonder no more, menopause warriors! Our hosts Franca and Sarah Jane interview doctors, hormone gurus, therapists, nutritionists and experts from many backgrounds who are here to shed light on what you and millions of other women are going through, and show you how to journey through menopause with joy, dignity and grace, instead of the unnecessary pain, frustration and loneliness that many of us go through. Come, join us make real changes in women’s health! Let’s open the discussion, and Embrace The Heat!
  • SEASON 4, EPISODE 3 – PERIMENOPAUSE: PERILS AND PREVENTION

    Dr. Mueller is back and here to tell us all about Perimenopause – what your mom never told you and more!  What it is, what is happening in your body, and what are some of the best practices for handling this volatile time!  Support the show https://www.instagram.com/slihpodcast/

  • SEASON 4, EPISODE 2: WE NEED OUR SLEEP!

    Sleep Expert Dr. Whitney Roban, from Solve Our Sleep, tells us all about the importance of that good, deep, restorative sleep, and how it affects every system in your body.   She gives us some good tips and recommendations for getting that deep sleep and reminds us why it's essential to all of us, especially those […]

  • SEASON 4, EPISODE 1: HRTS ARE NOT YOUR ENEMY

    Our guest, DR. KRISTI FUNK, breaks down the latest developments now that the FDA has removed black box warnings from HRT products!  She also educates us on what you can do to prevent breast cancer, including sleeping more, and drinking less! Support the show https://www.instagram.com/slihpodcast/

  • SEASON 3 BONUS EPISODE: MENOPAUSE PRODUCT REVIEWS

    Join us in the conversation as we try and then rate some products that are meant to help women in menopause. We review the Rest Cooling Duvet and Neon Hippie's amazing products, including Aura Cleanse, Optimistic Eyes, Electric Flower Serum, Face Oil, Peptide Cream, and Nite Brite Night Cream.  We also try Tea Botanic's Hot […]

  • SEASON 3: INTRODUCTION

    Introduction: What's in store for you this season! Support the show https://www.instagram.com/slihpodcast/

  • SEASON 3, EPISODE 2: LET'S HEAR IT FOR THE HERBS AND OILS!

    Jovanka Ciares, an integrative herbalist and nutrition coach, shares her wisdom and some of her own experiences prescribing and taking herbs and supplements to ease some common menopause symptoms.   *Some Like It HOTT bonus – Listen up to learn some sexy secrets on how to raise the heat in the bedroom! https://jovankaciares.com/ Support the […]

  • SEASON 3, EPISODE 1: THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING!!

    Niki Bezzant is a writer, speaker, journalist and author from New Zealand, who has literally written the book on menopause, entitled “This Changes Everything: The Honest Guide to Menopause and Perimenopause”!  We take time here to let Nikki share the wisdom she gleaned while researching and writing this informative yet totally readable, funny book.  Listen […]

  • SEASON 3, EPISODE 3: WHAT TO EAT, THAT IS THE QUESTION!

    Emma Elice Flint is a qualified Nutritionist, and author of The Happy Hormone Cookbook, The Low Histamine E-Cookbook and The Christmas Recipes E-Cookbook.  Emma speaks to us about all things diet and nutrition. Ever wondered what the best foods are for women our age and how they affect our hormones, organs and inflammation?  Listen to […]

  • SEASON 3, EPISODE 4: OFFERING GENERAL AND WORKPLACE SUPPORT!

    Alessandra Henderson is a Cofounder, Board Member and Advisor of Elektra Health, an online women’s resource.  Elektra Health is a support network and guide for women seeking knowledge and treatment during menopause.  Alessandra talks about how she came to found this important company and how they are trying to revolutionize the health care industry by […]

  • SEASON 3, EPISODE 5: YOUR HEART AND YOUR HEALTH

    Epidemiologist and researcher Dr. Samar El Khoudry has a unique perspective on menopause.  As a volunteer for the American Heart Association, she has a lot to share with us about the relationship between menopause and heart disease in women, particularly the risk factors and healthy behaviors that can shed light on whether you might be […]

  • SEASON 3, EPISODE 6: THE ENERGY OF HEALING

    Leigh Richards is a certified quantum health coach specializing in energy healing.  She may be young, but she has quite a story to tell about her struggles with PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome), what helped her recover from it, and why she has dedicated her life to the study of quantum physics.  Hear how she found […]

  • SEASON 3, EPISODE 7: OUR LOVELY BONES

    Dr Rachel Novik and Dr. Madeline Cohn take a DEEP dive into all things osteoporosis! What is it, what happens with it, what can you do about it, and most importantly how can we prevent it from happening.  If osteoporosis issues are on your mind or in your family history, you will not want to […]

  • SEASON 2, EP 7: WAIT, THERE'S AN APP FOR THIS?!?

    Our guest,  ANN GARNIER, was frustrated with the lack of information out there for women in menopause.  So she started an app called Midday Health, which  aims to transform the menopause journey for women worldwide and provide resources to illuminate for women what is happening and how to manage it.  HRT curious?  Take the test […]

  • SEASON 2, EP 6: IS THERE HELP FOR COTTON WOOL BRAIN?

    Our guest, SUE PAGE, helps us define the "menopause mind" which can include cotton wool brain/brain fog, losing words, forgetfulness and depression, and offers us some helpful solutions to improve our brain power while honoring our body during these challenging times. Sue is an integrative menopausal coach who can be found on instagram at @fortyfiftyfabulous.  […]

  • SEASON 2, EP 5: BEWARE! XENOESTROGENS ARE EVERYWHERE!

    Our guest,  DR AMY LARUE, educates us on xenoestrogens.  What are they, where do they exist, how do they disrupt your hormone balance (in men and women!), and what can we do to limit our exposure? Dr. Amy is a Vermont licensed holistic hormone therapist and naturopathic doctor practicing in Mississippi. You can find Dr. […]

  • SEASON 2, EP 4: WILL THIS DRINK HELP MY SITUATION?

    Our guest,  LAURA SHUCKBURGH, discusses women and their relationship to alcohol during this time in their lives, and delves into her own journey through the dark times into the light. Laura is a Life Coach based in Europe, and an Internationally certified NLP (Neuro Linguistic programming) practitioner of Time Line Therapy® and Hypnotherapy.  She can […]

  • SEASON 2, EP 3: WHAT'S SO MAGICAL ABOUT MENOPAUSE?

    Our guest,  LORRAINE MIANO, takes us through the 5 M’s of her magical menopause journey (meals, movement, mood, makeover and manifest), and explains how to embrace and celebrate this time of your life and make it magical. Lorraine is an Integrative holistic health coach certified in hormone health and author of the bestseller “The Magic […]

  • SEASON 2, EP 2: IS MENOPAUSE AFFECTING MY RELATIONSHIPS?

    Our guest,  NANCY SISCOWIC, also known as "The Menopause Lady," talks about how your hormones and physical menopause issues such as loss of libido, weight gain, hot flashes, dryness, depression may be affecting some of your relationships with your family and friends. She breaks down what is happening to your body and how it might […]

  • SEASON 2, EP 1: LIVING IN A POST-MENOPAUSAL WORLD

    Our guest,  DR MIRIAM GREENE, educates us about this post-menopausal period, that you may be living in for the next 30 or so years, and how to keep up your quality of life and protect your body during this time! Dr. Greene is a licensed OB/GYN in NYC, a member of NAMS (North American Menopause […]

  • SEASON 2: INTRODUCTION

    Thank you to our listeners, who helped keep us going, to our friends and family who have supported us and to our guests, who made Season 1 of this podcast possible.  We are honored to continue our work and push forward, as warriors on this menopause journey!  Season 2 continues to demystify and give real […]

  • SEASON 1, EPISODE 1: WHAT THE #$%& IS HAPPENING TO ME?

    Our guest,  DR ANTOANETA MUELLER, explains the physical effects of menopause, and some of her common solutions. She also explains the difference between bioidentical hormones and synthetic hormones, and takes us through the famed 2002 WHI study and the corresponding 2019 study.  Dr. Mueller is an Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialist in Long Beach, CA and […]

  • SEASON 1, EPISODE 2:  DOES TAKING HORMONES INCREASE YOUR RISK OF CANCER??

    Our guest, DR. KRISTI FUNK, breast cancer surgeon and founder of the Pink Lotus Foundation, talks to us about hormones and cancer, and shares her advice for avoiding cancer. Kristi Funk, M.D. is a board-certified breast cancer surgeon & physician, bestselling author, international keynote speaker and women’s health advocate. Dr. Funk  founded the Pink Lotus […]

  • SEASON 1, EPISODE 3:  LET'S TAKE A BREATHER!

    Our guest, DANIELLE HERING, explains breathwork and how it assists in dealing with some of the issues brought on by menopause.  We also delve into depression and other seldom discussed topics.  Danielle Hering, MFT is the founder of Thru The Heart and a Certified Breathwork Healer, and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Danielle completed her […]

  • SEASON 1, EPISODE 4: YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT!

    Our guest, CHRISSY ROTH, talks to us about nutrition, supplements, and how what you put into your body during this time in your life can have a huge effect on how you feel, both mentally and physically!  Chrissy Roth is a mom, wife, Physical Therapist (who worked at UCLA Rehab and Sports Med) , Holistic […]

  • SEASON 1, EPISODE 5:  IS IT HOT IN HERE OR IS IT MY DEPLETING HORMONES?

    Our guest, hormone specialist and nutritionist coach  KAREN MARTEL,  tells us about her journey to a thin, happy self through hormone balancing and nutrition, and how she can help you achieve the same goal. Karen is a Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and expert in women’s weight loss, based in Vancouver, Canada. Support […]

  • SEASON 1, EPISODE 6:  USE IT OR LOSE IT!

    Our guest, Pelacore founder NATALIE PADVEEN, explains the importance of strengthening your pelvic floor to prevent incontinence, and gives us preventive exercises you can do right now at your desk that will help you. Natalie Padveen created an exercise system called Pelacore, which combines Pilates and Core exercise, works as a pelvic floor physical therapist […]

  • SEASON 1, EPISODE 7:  IT'S OH SO HOT (AND SEXY)!

    Our guest, KRIS AHMED, sex educator, explains the ins and outs of how our sexuality reacts to the physical changes of menopause and aging, and what's great about your new freedom. Kris Ahmed began her work in pubic health as a health educator teaching comprehensive sexuality education in schools and since then has been teaching […]

  • SEASON 1, EPISODE 8:  REAL WOMEN TALK REAL ISSUES!

    Our guests are 5 real women talking about their symptoms of menopause such as weight gain, irritability, thyroid, dryness in the hair skin and other places!  Our health educator, Kris Ahmed moderates and offers guidance on managing and addressing symptoms. Support the show https://www.instagram.com/slihpodcast/

  • SEASON 1, EPISODE 9:  EASTERN ALTERNATIVES!

    Our guest, Eastern medicine expert and certified acupuncturist  AHNJEL ALI, explains how herbs, supplements, acupuncture and a vegan cleanse can help you fly through these trying years!  Ahnjel has been a licensed acupuncturist and Medical  Herbalist since 1993 and a certified Sports nutritionist, based in Culver City, CA Support the show https://www.instagram.com/slihpodcast/

  • SEASON 1, EPISODE 10:  MENO-PRENEURS AND THEIR PRODUCTS!

    Our guests, ROCHELLE WEITZNER (Pause Well Aging), LOUISE NICHOLSON (Fifty One Apparel) AND LESLIE MYERS (Hot Girls Pearls), tell us how and why they got into the 18 billion dollar menopause market, and how their revolutionary products are shaping the way we experience menopause today.  Rochelle is the CEO of skin care company Pause Well […]

  • SEASON 1, EPISODE 11:  THE JOY AND FREEDOM OF MENOPAUSE!

    Our guest, OBGYN /Author/Medical Officer  DR ALYSSA DWECK, explains her take on why menopause can be the best time of your life, and why she became Chief Medical Officer for Bonafide menopause products.  She also debunks some common myths about menopause.  This lady speaks vagina, folks!  Dr. Dweck is the Chief Medical Officer for Bonafide. […]

  • How to lose weight without feeling hungry – the best method for fat loss without dieting and counting calories | Prof Giles Yeo & Dr Federica Amati

    Why are you not losing weight?  Many of us ask this, and the advice on how to lose weight often leaves you feeling hungry. We’ve been told weight loss means eating less, moving more, but for lasting fat loss dieting, calorie counting, and willpower may not be the answer. In today’s episode, Professor Giles Yeo, […]

  • SEEN & HEARD: Perimenopause, Brain Fog & Mental Health: Finding Yourself Again with Alison Gary & Dr. Harita Raja

    “I was having a hard time finishing sentences. I was having a hard time looking people in the eye. I was not understanding what was going on with my body.” Alison Gary knew something had changed. She was experiencing sleepless nights, brain fog, joint pain, and difficulties in her relationship. But when she sought help, […]

  • Lymphatic Drainage Tips & Tools – How To Jump Your Way To Health | 310

    Women in perimenopause and menopause who feel puffy, foggy, inflamed, and heavy without a clear explanation may have never had anyone point to their lymphatic system as a contributing factor. Unlike every other major circulatory system in the body, the lymphatic system has no pump. It has no heart to push fluid through it. It […]

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    The Four-Season Rule: How to Know If It’s Real Love with My Husband, Ira Bernstein

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  • To the Point: Parenting "Am I getting it wrong?"

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  • The Orgasm Expert: "Low Libido" Doesn't Exist! The Real Reason You're Not In The Mood

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  • 118 – Can your skincare products disrupt your hormones?

    Can your skincare products affect your hormones? This episode covers what endocrine disruptors are and how to read a skincare product label. Gina Lewis spent many years working in early years education, and when her daughter, now nearly 12, started wanting the products her friends used, Gina began looking closely at what goes into them. […]

  • The Silent Signs of Breast Cancer & How to Know Your Cancer Risk With World-Renowned OB-GYN

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  • Reset Your Relationship with Food and Learn to Trust Your Hunger

    Join us on Menopause Made Easy as Dilyana Mileva welcomes Shirley Billigmeier for a conversation about resetting your relationship with food and learning to use hunger as a guide. From grabbing bites while making dinner to reaching for something sweet after a stressful day, Shirley explores the everyday habits that can make it harder to […]

  • Midlife Sexual Health: Healing Trauma and Reclaiming Pleasure in Intimacy

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  • Closing the Coverage Gap with Janet Liang, EVP & President of Oscar Insurance

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  • What If My Body Isn't Something I Need to Fix? with Lisa Congdon (Episode 300)

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  • Episode 243 – Why This Menopause Doctor Isn't Against Supplements

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  • Do we really need to eat differently after menopause? – with Dr Mandy Leonhardt

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  • 248 | What's the Best Exercise to Lose Belly Fat During Menopause?

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  • Stop Being Available: How to Set Better Boundaries and Take Your Power Back

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Some Like It Hott

Do you wonder why women don’t know more about menopause, even though it happens (and has been happening for centuries) to every woman on the planet? Why we are left to suffer in silence, not knowing that there are simple solutions to common issues such as hot flashes, weight gain, bloating, hair loss, dryness (everywhere!) […]

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