The Menopause Hour with Winona
Welcome to The Menopause Hour, the podcast where you’ll find the answers to your most pressing menopause questions—the ones you won't get from your OB/GYN. Hosted by Winona’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Michael Green, and Medical Director, Dr. Cat Brown, The Menopause Hour is here to empower you with expert insights, tips, and real talk on navigating menopause with confidence and clarity.Brought to you by Winona – menopause care made easy. Join us each episode as we explore the symptoms, solutions, and science of menopause, all while breaking down the stigmas and misconceptions along the way.
Episodes
29 episodes
Episode #23 Lunchtime Skincare with Jo: Ingredients 101: What to Look for (and What to Skip)
In this episode, we take the guesswork out of skincare labels. Our expert walks you through the ingredients you actually need to know. You’ll learn how to read your products like a pro, understand what common and not-so-common ingr...
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Episode 23
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Episode #22 Lunchtime Skincare with Jo: How to Layer Skincare Products (And What to Avoid)
In this episode, we tackle one of the most common skincare questions — how do you actually layer your products the right way? From product order to ingredient combinations, our skincare expert shares clear, practical tips for build...
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Episode 22
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Episode #21 Lunchtime Skincare with Jo: Age-Defying Essentials: What Actually Works
In this episode, our skincare expert busts common myths about midlife skin and shares why simple, strategic ingredients are the key to a healthy, radiant glow. You'll learn what your skin actually needs during perimenopause and men...
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Episode 21
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Episode #20 Menopause Care That Works: Why Symptom-Based Treatment Matters
In this episode, Dr. Green and Dr. Cat Brown explore the vital role of estrogen in protecting heart and bone health, while clearing up lingering fears around breast cancer risk and HRT safety. They also explain why symptom-based ca...
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Episode 20
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Episode #19 HRT Myths Busted: Safety, Longevity, and Personalized Care
In this episode, Dr. Green and Dr. Cat bust persistent myths about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and share why modern bioidentical treatments are safe, effective, and life-changing for many women. They discuss why there’s no time limit on H...
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Episode 19
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Episode #18 New FDA Momentum and the Truth About HRT
In this episode, Dr. Green and Dr. Cat unpack the latest developments in menopause care, including a game-changing FDA panel discussion that could shift how HRT is labeled and understood. They tackle persistent fears around breast cancer, clari...
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Episode #17 Managing Hot Flashes, Night Sweats & Sleep Disruptions in Menopause
In this episode, Dr. Green dives into the causes and treatments for hot flashes, night sweats, and the sleep disruptions that often accompany them. He explains how fluctuating estrogen levels impact mood and cognition and why symptom-based care...
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Episode 17
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Episode #16 Mood, Memory & Menopause: The Hormone Connection
In this episode, Dr. Cat highlights the powerful connection between estrogen and brain health in honor of Alzheimer’s and Brain Health Awareness Month. She explains how estrogen supports mood, memory, and neurotransmitter function and why keepi...
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Episode 15
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Janet Glazer x Her Menopause Story
In this episode, Winona Ambassador, Janet Glazer, shares her powerful journey through menopause and her experience with hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Despite living a healthy lifestyle, she faced unexpected symptoms like i...
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Episode 1
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Episode #15 Hormone Truths: Myths, Meds, and the Case for Symptom-Based Care
In this episode, Dr. Green answers the most common questions surrounding hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and menopause care. He breaks down the importance of symptom-based treatment over lab testing, debunks persistent myths about estrogen, p...
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Episode 15
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Episode #14 HRT, Hysterectomies & Hormone Myths: What You Need to Know
In this episode, Dr. Green and Dr. Cat address some of the most common and misunderstood questions about hormone health, HRT safety, and navigating menopause. They break down topics like starting HRT after a hysterectomy, hormone-related anxiet...
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Episode 14
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Episode #13 Mood, Mind, and Menopause: Hormones & Mental Health Explained
In this episode, Dr. Green and Dr. Cat explore the powerful link between hormone health and mental wellness in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. They discuss how hormonal shifts during menopause can affect mood, energy, sleep, and anxiety...
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Episode 13
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Karen Brannon & Her Menopause Story
In this episode, Winona Ambassador, Karen Brannon, shares her journey through menopause and hormone replacement therapy (HRT). After undergoing thyroid removal, she experienced hormonal imbalances that led to anxiety and mood swings, making dai...
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Episode #12 Menopause Questions Answered: From Brain Fog to Bioidenticals
In this episode, Dr. Green and Dr. Cat reaffirm the power of education in menopause care. They address audience questions about HRT, hormone myths, and symptom management, exploring topics like hormone-related migraines, fatigue, joint pain, an...
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Episode 12
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Kelly Miller x Her Menopause Story
In this episode, we sit down with Winona Ambassador, Kelly Miller, as she shares her transformative journey with perimenopause and hormone replacement therapy (HRT). After struggling with unexpected symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, and brain...
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Episode #11 Beyond the Symptoms: The Power of Bioidentical Hormones
In this episode, Dr. Cat Brown and Dr. Green break down the evolving journey of menopause and the power of personalized, science-backed hormone care. The conversation addresses safety concerns, common myths, and the stigma surrounding menopause...
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Episode 11
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Episode #10 Balancing Hormones: Libido, Weight, and Self-Care in Menopause
In this episode, Dr. Cat answers questions about hormone replacement therapy (HRT), wellness, and self-care. In honor of Women's History Month and Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, she highlights the importance of proactive healthcare and ...
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Episode 10
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1:02:19
CeeCee Campanelli x Her Menopause Story
In this episode, Winona Ambassador, CeeCee Campanelli, shares her personal journey with perimenopause and hormone replacement therapy (HRT). As a nurse, she was cautious about treatments but initially found relief with Winona’s Blossom Cream, w...
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28:20
Episode #9 Bone Health & Fitness During Menopause
In this episode, Dr. Cat, Dr. Green, and fitness expert, Erika Shannon Hathaway, dive into the importance of strength training, bone health, and fitness during menopause. They debunk myths about weightlifting, share practical tips for getting s...
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Episode #8 Hormones & Heart Health: Why HRT Matters in Menopause
In this episode, Dr. Green and Dr. Cat dive into heart health, menopause, and the benefits of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in honor of American Heart Month. They debunk common myths about HRT and cardiovascular risk, discuss how HRT suppor...
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Episode 8
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1:00:55
Episode #7 HRT & Sexual Wellness: Reclaiming Pleasure in Menopause
In this episode, Dr. Green and Dr. Cat dive into menopause, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and the importance of self-care—just in time for Valentine’s Day. They discuss how menopause affects libido, the benefits of HRT in restoring sexual ...
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Episode 7
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57:31
Episode #6 Nutrition and Menopause: What You Need to Know
In this episode, Dr. Green, Dr. Cat, and the Nourish team dive into the powerful connection between nutrition, menopause, and hormone replacement therapy (HRT). They explore five key areas impacted by menopause—heart health, metabolic health, b...
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Episode 6
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Episode #5 Hot Flashes to High Cholesterol: Winona's Guide to Menopause Care
In this episode, Dr. Cat answers listener questions about the safety and effectiveness of different HRT methods. She explores managing common menopause symptoms like hot flashes, weight gain, anxiety, and joint pain, while highlighting the bene...
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Episode 5
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Episode #4 Understanding HRT: Finding the Right Fit for Menopause Relief
In this episode, Dr. Cat and Dr. Green delve into key topics surrounding the safety and effectiveness of various HRT methods—creams, patches, and pills—while emphasizing the importance of individualized treatment plans. The episode tackles comm...
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Episode 4
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Winona x Fit and Fabulous at Forty and Beyond with Dr. Orlena
In this episode, Winona's Dr. Cat Brown joins the Fit and Fabulous at Forty and Beyond Podcast with Dr. Orlena, where she redefines the conversation around hormones, aging, and women's health. Learn why leading medical professionals ar...
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