Menopause Reimagined with Andrea Donsky
Welcome to Menopause Reimagined, your go-to podcast for transformation and education around menopause and midlife wellness.
I’m Andrea Donsky, your host. With over 20 years as a multiple-award-winning nutritionist, four-time published researcher, and menopause educator, I bring you real talk and trusted guidance. As co-founder of wearemorphus.com, I’m dedicated to helping you take control of your perimenopause and menopause journey.
Each episode is designed to empower you with actionable insights. You can expect deep dives into nutrition, lifestyle shifts, supplements, hormone management, and the latest women’s health research. We cover sexual health, mental well-being, practical tips, and more, all with a focus on helping you thrive confidently and naturally through every stage of midlife.
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Menopause Reimagined with Andrea Donsky
Ep #152: Overcoming Gender Barriers in a Male-Dominated Industry with Captain Reyné O’Shaughnessy
In this episode, Andrea Donsky, nutritionist, published menopause researcher, menopause educator, and co-founder of WeAreMorphus.com, talks to Captain Reyné O’Shaughnessy. She is a veteran commercial airline pilot with over 34 years at a Fortune 50 carrier and more than 10,000 heavy-jet flight hours, including being among the first women qualified on the Boeing 747. She's the founder of Piloting 2 Wellbeing and author of This Is Your Captain Speaking, championing mental health awareness, mindfulness training, and support systems for pilots to improve performance and safety in the aviation industry.
Our podcast has been recognized as the top-ranked menopause podcast worldwide on Feedspot’s 2025 list of best Menopause Podcasts and Perimenopause Podcasts.
Topics Covered:
- How Captain O’Shaughnessy became a trailblazer in a male-dominated industry and her experiences getting there and in the cockpit.
- Her medical scare helped her pivot her career to being a health coach and helping high-performing women address career burnout and specifically exhaustion in perimenopause and menopause.
- The impact of perimenopause and menopause on high-performing women—fatigue, sleep issues, confidence, and more.
- Learn more about the keys to self-care in this stage of life as well as the importance of sleep.
- Information about Captain Reyné's The Leading Edge retreat for women in October 2025.
Links from the Show:
This Is Your Captain Speaking: What You Should Know About Your Pilot’s Mental Health by Captain Reyné O’Shaughnessy: https://amzn.to/3GfAa9k
Captain Reyné O’Shaughnessy website and retreat information: https://captainreyneo.com/
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