The MiDOViA Menopause Podcast: Real Talk on Hormones, Work, and Wellness for Midlife
Welcome to The MiDOViA Menopause Podcast — your go-to source for science-backed, expert-led insights on menopause, perimenopause, and midlife wellness.
We cover everything from hormone therapy to hot flashes, brain fog to bone health, workplace policies to personal empowerment. Whether you're navigating menopause yourself or supporting others, this podcast offers practical tools, real talk, and trusted guidance.
Brought to you by MiDOViA, the first and only U.S. organization offering menopause-friendly workplace accreditation, we’re on a mission to change the narrative—at home, at work, and in society.
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⚠️ Medical Disclaimer:
This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have.
Episodes
57 episodes
Episode 056: Age Like A Girl
What if menopause isn’t the end of something—but the beginning of your clearest, most powerful self? We sit down with Dr. Mindy Pelz—best-selling author of Age Like a Girl—to explore how declining estrogen rewires the brain and why that shift c...
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Episode 56
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58:33
Episode 055: Retire With Attitude: Building Purpose, Community, And Identity After Career
Tired of hearing that retirement means retreat? We sit down with Lustre co-founders Erica Baird and Karen Wagner to flip that script and show how midlife can be a launchpad for purpose, community, and power. They walked away from high-profile c...
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Episode 55
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40:50
Episode 054: A Guide To Gender-Affirming Menopause Support
Start with the lived experience, not the label. We sit down with gender-affirming menopause educator and advocate Lasara Firefox Allen to reframe menopause as a human transition that deserves respect, nuance, and choices. From the first hot fla...
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Episode 54
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43:04
Episode 053: The Truth About Menopause: Menopause At Work: Why it Matters
Menopause doesn’t clock out when we clock in—and ignoring that truth is costing organizations billions while pushing experienced talent to the margins. We sit down with Rachel Hughes of Alloy Women’s Health to unpack how symptoms like brain fog...
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Episode 53
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54:56
Episode 052: The Truth About Menopause: Lifestyle, Longevity, and the Future of Menopause Support
Menopause doesn’t have to mean white‑knuckling through sleepless nights, brain fog, and a maze of appointments. We sit down with Dr. Taylor Hahn, a board‑certified OBGYN and certified menopause practitioner, to map a clearer path: ask better qu...
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Episode 52
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49:28
Episode 051: The Truth About Menopause: Black Women and Menopause
Menopause isn’t experienced equally—and the differences are too big to ignore. We sit down with Dr. Kudzai Dombo, OB-GYN and Director of Advocacy and Outreach at Alloy Health, to explore why Black women often face earlier menopause, longer and ...
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Episode 51
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46:20
Episode 50: The Truth About Menopause: A Menopause Awareness Month Series with Alloy Health
Menopause shouldn’t feel like a mystery you have to solve alone. We sit down with Dr. Corinne Menn—board‑certified OB‑GYN, certified menopause practitioner, and cancer survivor—to clear the fog around estrogen, perimenopause, and modern, eviden...
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Episode 50
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54:13
Episode 049: From Burnout to Resilience: Stress, Self-Belief, and Thriving in Midlife
What if stress isn’t the villain but the spark—and the real unlock is how extraordinary you decide to feel? We sit down with stress resiliency coach and former Microsoft leader Dat Tran to explore a fresh, human approach to burnout, anxiety, an...
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Episode 49
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42:56
Episode 048: How CVS Health Turned Menopause Taboo Into a Business Advantage
Menopause doesn’t pause at the office door. It shows up in sleep loss, hot flashes, brain fog, anxiety—and too often, in silence. We wanted to break that pattern. So we sat down with Dr. Joanne Armstrong, VP and Chief Medical Officer for Women’...
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Episode 48
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46:14
Episode 047: The Truth About Hormones: How Your Body Really Works
What happens when you outlive your ovaries? Dr. Kelly Casperson, board-certified urologist and award-winning author, joins us to unpack the truth about menopause and hormones in her characteristically honest, evidence-based approach.Kel...
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Episode 47
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39:03
Episode 046: The First Menopause Law in the U.S.
Senator Lori Urso of Rhode Island takes us behind the scenes of America's first-ever workplace menopause legislation in this powerful conversation about leadership, advocacy, and breaking barriers. Drawing from her personal journey through meno...
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Episode 46
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44:02
Episode 045: Embracing Change: Divorce, Empty Nesting, and Finding Yourself After 40
Have you ever found yourself staring into the mirror wondering "Who am I now?" Michele Heffron, transformational life and divorce coach, joins us for a profound conversation about the identity shifts that occur during midlife transitions.
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Episode 45
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36:36
Episode 044: The Hidden Reality of Male Menopause
Testosterone isn't just a male hormone—it's a vital life force that gradually declines with age, affecting everything from muscle mass to mood. This eye-opening conversation with Lisa Lounsbury, founder of New Day Wellness, explores the reality...
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Episode 44
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30:13
Episode 043: Strong Women Live Better: Why Strength Training Matters in Midlife
Strength training isn't just about looking good—it's about living well for longer. Linda Goos discovered this truth decades ago when she began her first strength program at age 17, experiencing mental benefits that far outweighed the physical o...
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Episode 43
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40:06
Episode 042: Millennial Menopause Revolution: What Women in Their 30s Need to Know About Perimenopause Now
Menopause isn't just your mother's journey anymore. Today's conversation with Lauren Tenenbaum, author of the upcoming book "Millennial Menopause: Preparing for Perimenopause, Menopause, and Life's Next Period," challenges everything you though...
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Episode 42
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27:20
Episode 041: Mental Health in Menopause
How do hormonal changes during menopause affect your mental health? This question has remained largely unaddressed in conventional healthcare, leaving countless women struggling to understand why they suddenly feel like strangers in their own m...
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Episode 41
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43:19
Episode 040: You Are Already Good: Reframing Body Image in Menopause
What if the journey through menopause offered not just physical challenges, but a profound opportunity to heal your relationship with your body? In this illuminating conversation with Trisha Wilkerson, certified health and nutrition coach and t...
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Episode 40
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36:51
Episode 039: Women in Work: Empowering Female Leaders Beyond Reproduction
Melissa Ashley, founder of Women in Work US and the Menopause Mandate, joins us for a compelling conversation about workplace support through every stage of women's lives, especially menopause.She shares her journey of recognizing that ...
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Episode 39
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30:20
Episode 038: GLP-1s: Myths, Truths, and Menopause
Weight gain during menopause frustrates countless women—but what if there was a science-backed solution that addressed the underlying hormonal shifts? Michelle Cardel, Chief Nutrition Officer at Weight Watchers, takes us on an eye-opening journ...
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Episode 38
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32:14
Episode 037: HotPause Health is creating the "Baby Center" of menopause
The modern menopause experience doesn't have to be shrouded in confusion, isolation, and suffering. Melissa Oliveira and Stacey Ulacia co-founders of HotPause Health, are on a mission to transform how women navigate this significant life t...
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Episode 37
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33:27
Episode 036: Navigating Menopause in the Workplace
Menopause is not just a personal journey for women; it profoundly shapes their professional lives too. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Mache, a distinguished expert in women's health, as he uncovers the transformational effects of menopau...
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Episode 36
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42:24
Episode 035: Legal Advances Reshaping Women's Workplace Rights
This episode centers on workplace advocacy for women's health rights, particularly around pregnancy and menopause. Legal experts Jack Tuckner and Catherine Crider discuss recent legislative changes and the importance of creating supportive envi...
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Episode 35
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50:16
Navigating Menopause: How to Manage Health Risks, Feel Empowered, and Build a Midlife Wellness Plan
This episode emphasizes the long-term health risks associated with menopause and encourages women to take proactive measures for their well-being. Dr. Cat offers valuable insights on nutrition, exercise, and the importance of understanding one’...
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Episode 34
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38:08
Episode 033: The Power of Culture: Transforming Organizational Success (Business Edition)
What if the very culture you're immersed in is shaping your organization's success more than any strategy or business plan? Join us as we unpack this intriguing notion with Laura Hamill, an eminent organizational psychologist and author of "The...
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Episode 33
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36:36
Episode 032: Mental Health & Menopause
Curious about how menopause impacts mental health? Carolyn Thayer, a seasoned leader in mental health and wellness, joins us to shed light on the complex interplay between menopause and emotional well-being. Carolyn shares her expertise on how ...
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Episode 32
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