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Ep #170: From Overwhelmed to Empowered in Perimenopause & Menopause with Lisa Brookman, MSW, PSW
07 Nov 2025
00:39:03
In this interview, Andrea Donsky, nutritionist, menopause educator and published researcher, and cofounder of WeAreMorphus.com talks with psychotherapist, Lisa Brookman, MSW, PSW from West Island Therpay and Wellness Centre.
Topics:
What are women experiencing, and why do they feel “different”?
How to evaluate root causes of anxiety, depression, mood issues and feeling overwhelmed.
Finding the right therapist: How do you choose and what can you expect?
Learn more at https://www.westislandtherapycentre.com/
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Encore Ep #141: Hormone Therapy with Dr. Anna Cabeca, MD
30 Oct 2025
00:53:57
In this episode, Andrea Donsky, nutritionist, published menopause researcher and menopause educator, and co-founder of WeAreMorphus.com, interviews Anna Cabeca, “The Girlfriend Doctor” DO, OBGYN, FACOG, who is a best-selling author and triple-board-certified physician specializing in gynecology, integrative medicine, and anti-aging and regenerative medicine. She is known for her expertise in women's health, hormone balance, and sexual health. Our podcast has been recognized as the top-ranked menopause podcast worldwide on Feedspot’s 2025 list of best Menopause Podcasts and Perimenopause Podcasts.
This must-listen episode addresses the controversies around hormone replacement and what you need to know about the safety and effectiveness of various treatments.
Topics Covered:
The key differences between birth control pills (which suppress hormones) and bioidentical hormones (which work with your body naturally)
Understanding menopause hormone therapy (MHT) and how to personalize it for your unique needs
Practical tips for starting hormone therapy and why patches or creams might work better than pills
The truth about the Women's Health Initiative study and why its findings don't apply to all types of hormone therapy
Simple ways to support your body's natural hormone detoxification processes
Dr. Cabeca's holistic approach to hormone health - looking beyond quick fixes to find real solutions
Why testing matters
The surprising connection between cholesterol and brain health through hormone production
How your thyroid, vitamin D levels, and gut health affect your hormones
Tips for maintaining intimate health, including safe use of DHEA cream (Julva)
A fresh perspective on PCOS and what it means for you
Which ingredients to avoid in hormone creams and why
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Dr. Anna Cabeca's Website: https://drannacabeca.com/
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Ep #161: Beyond Calorie Counting: Solutions for Menopausal Weight Gain with Dr. Sara Szal Gottfried
29 Aug 2025
00:46:22
In this encore episode, Andrea Donsky, a nutritionist with over 20 years of experience, menopause educator, published menopause researcher, and co-founder of WeAreMorphus, sits down with Dr. Sara Szal Gottfried, MD, to discuss Sara's personal experience with weight gain and how she uncovered the connection between diet, hormones, and weight loss in women, particularly during perimenopause and menopause.
Topics Covered:
Why keto diets often fail women
How carbohydrates aren't the enemy, and why women in perimenopause and menopause need carbs, and which ones are best.
How a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) can help you understand how your body responds to food and how this relates to insulin resistance and belly fat gain.
Why calorie restriction fails in perimenopause and menopause.
Dr. Gottfried's 4-week program.
How to open detox pathways.
How mindset can impact success in weight management and convey messages of hope.
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Ep #70: The Power of Aggressive Positivity: A Conversation with Limore Zisckind
28 Jun 2023
00:51:38
Join us for this moving and inspiring interview with Limore Ziskind, who defied the odds by triumphing over an aggressive type of breast cancer. During her treatment, she produced an album and now has a book, Aggressive Positivity, that offers hope to those in challenging circumstances.
4:30 Limore's story as a singer and songwriter. She tapped into her passion to work through the fear of her diagnosis.
6:37 How her songs helped her express what she needed to say.
8:03 More about Limore's amazing gift
10:56 The creative process Limore went through to bring her album and book to fruition. Her book outlines how she achieved the mental state of Aggressive Positivity and she explains to us how she maintained this state for herself.
17:20 Limore leads us through an aggressive positivity exercise and how to maintain that state for ourselves.
20:35 The changes she experienced by being forced into menopause.
24:00 The difference between Aggressive Positivity and toxic positivity and how Limore experienced it during her moments of fear.
29:05 She has been six years clean.
30:44 Limore talks about releasing anger and how wonderful it is to let that go.
33:10 The importance of having a community and a bright outlook of the future and having a plan for the worst outcomes.
38:49 What do you say to your partner and family when you are faced with this type of diagnosis? Never be afraid to ask for help.
41:07 What do you say to others who are going through a similar situation?
43:30 The expectations we have from the stories we tell ourselves in our heads vs the reality of what we experience. And how aggressive positivity can help with procedures.
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Ep #69: Calm Your Nervous System and Boost Brain Health in Perimenopause and Menopause with Dr. Fiona Lovely
15 Jun 2023
00:48:11
Today's interview is with Dr. Fiona Lovely, a Chiropractor who is passionate about women's health, perimenopause and menopause, and holistic health. I was a guest on her podcast as well, and I'm so excited to have her on mine. There are some fantastic nuggets around women, how our brains and pleasure experience are different than men's, and how the beliefs we are brought up with can impact our stress at this time in our lives.
1:10 How Dr. Fiona Lovely got interested in women's health, perimenopause, and menopause, and why she became a chiropractor 5:14 The brain and its relationship to common symptoms like brain fog, memory lapse, forgetfulness, anxiety, and lack of focus. How metabolic and hormonal changes impact brain health. 9:40 The PINE System explained. (Psychology, immunology, neurology, and endocrinology.) The mind vs the brain and how a woman experiences her body based on her psychology and its effects on the different systems in a woman's body. 11:48 Coming into our own in this phase of life. We stop people pleasing and we don't want to take care of everyone else anymore. 18:43 How we detoured for procreation and signed up for two jobs and be great "little men." 20:14 How we forgot our job is to receive. 21:20 Distinctions between a woman's brain and a man's brain when it comes to pleasure. 23:25 The importance of stress management and our belief system about this stage of life. How you respond to manage stress is in your control and how you can rewire your system to feel safe. 31:20 Overthinking and calming the nervous system by getting into your body with movement. How we've been taught to forget to take care of ourselves by being productive and its impact on our health. 38:03 Discharging trauma and the inheritance of trauma. 40:50 How our generation's experience of this phase differs from generations before us. We will likely live for decades after our last menstrual period. 42:00 Be gentle with yourself and your final words. Take 25% of what you do every day and take it off the table and get into your creative self.
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Ep #68: Hot and Bothered Menopause Talk with Author Jancee Dunn
18 May 2023
00:20:52
Welcome to the Menopause Reimagined podcast. I'm your host, Andrea Donsky. I'm a Nutritionist (18 years) and I'm IN menopause. I'm a Menopause Educator and Menopause Researcher.
I have some exciting news to share! Our podcast we recently named one of the Top 10 most popular menopause podcasts globally by Feedspot! We are honored and appreciate all of your support.
[1:06] I congratulate her for writing a book on menopause.
[1:36] Jancee shares her personal experience with perimenopause and how she initially mistook the symptoms for pregnancy.
[5:23] Jancee talks about the lack of information and resources available on menopause and the motivation behind writing her book.
[6:36] Jancee and I discuss the stigmas, taboos, and lack of conversation surrounding menopause.
[7:10] Jancee mentions the factors contributing to the slow progress in addressing menopause, including racism, ageism, sexism, and lack of research funding.
[8:33] We highlight the positive impact celebrities have by openly discussing menopause and the hope for younger generations to be more transparent about it.
[10:26] We emphasize the importance of educating children about menopause and normalizing the conversation.
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Ep #67: Longevity Tips From Centenarians with Dr. Thomas Perls
28 Apr 2023
01:03:28
Andrea Donsky, nutritionist, Menopause Researcher and Educator, interviews Dr. Thomas Perls, Founder and director of the New England Centenarian Study, the largest study of centenarians and their families in the world.
1:07 Introduction to Dr. Perls and the longevity connection to women having babies in their 40s
4:00 Dr. Perls shares some of his research on centenarians. 85% of centenarians are women. He studies how they escape agin related diseases and their subjects are as old as 112.
6:00 The reasons they are able to live so long in a disease-free way.
10:15 Red meat and cardiovascular disease and the complexity of the relationship with iron and menopause.
22:10 The symptoms of perimenopause and menopause and fatigue and other things like thyroid health to keep in mind and the tests to ask your doctor for.
30:19 The importance of protein and other sources
32:00 Genetics and menopause, child-bearing, and longevity
44:10 Cognitive health and life expectancy and how it relates to women, longevity and dementia or Alzheimer's disease
50:50 Tips for brain health
54:51 The one thing he has incorporated into his life from what he has learned
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Ep #66: Histamine Intolerance in Perimenopause and Menopause with Dr. Tania Dempsey
06 Apr 2023
00:55:56
Dr. Tania Dempsey is our special guest for this interview. Dr. Dempsey is an expert in chronic disease, autoimmune disorders, and mast cell activation syndrome. She talks about PCOS, histamine intolerance, mast cells, and mast cell activation syndrome.
1:09 Introduction to Dr. Tania Dempsey, MD
1:26 Histamines-What they are? How Histamines affect perimenopause and menopause
3:30 Mast cell activation and methylation metabolism of histamines and why that is important
5:15 Mast cells and the link to hormones and inflammation
9:18 Women are more prone to mast cell syndrome and Dr. Dempsey explains this
11:14 Things to keep in mind with hormone therapy and mast cell activation
12:20 Is this a new thing that could be happening or exacerbated during perimenopause and menopause?
15:20 The lightbulb moment for Dr. Dempsey and mast cells
17:10 The good news
18:19 How diet is important to mast cell activation and inflammation, support methylation, support liver detox pathways, support the immune system
19:20 Immune dysregulation in perimenopause and menopause and how this differs from auto-immune conditions
23:02 How would someone know if they have mast cell syndrome?
26:20 Relationship to heavy periods
27:40 What is suggested for women with histamine intolerance or mast cell syndrome?
30:00 Nutritional suggestions and a low histamine diet (link to her blog) and figuring out what works for you. Why you need to be aware of leftover foods and restricting foods so much that you end up with nutritional deficiencies.
32:40 Supplement suggestions DAO Enzyme, Vitamin C, and Quercitin. The importance of knowing your COMT enzymes when taking Quercetin.
36:26 Vitamin D is an essential hormone we don't make and key to immune function
39:35 The symptoms your might be experiencing and the overlap between signs and symptoms in perimenopause and menopause
43:56 Foods that are high in histamines or foods that cause an increase a release in histamines
46:50 Is there a recovery process where you are more tolerant or stabilization of mast cells?
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Ep #65: Tocotrienols and Perimenopause and Menopause with Dr. Barrie Tan
31 Mar 2023
01:06:59
In this interview, Andrea Donsky and Dr. Barrie Tan, a trailblazer and the world’s foremost expert on vitamin E, sit down to talk about all things vitamin E as they relate to perimenopause and menopause and our overall health.
1:15 Why research on ingredients has been a focus for Andrea in developing products for Morphus. 3:56 What is tocotrienol? 11:22 Why antioxidants are so important for our health as we age. 14:40 Tocotrienols and their incredible benefits for hair growth, hot flashes, and chronic conditions like high cholesterol, metabolic syndrome, fatty liver disease, and obesity. 20:28 Insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, and tocotrienols 27:10 Fatty liver disease and tocotrienols 29:10 Weight loss benefits of tocotrienols 37:55 Liver detox and its importance 39:09 Improving bone density with tocotrienols 44:07 Inflammation markers improve with the use of tocotrienols and findings with IBS, Crohn’s, and Colitis 51:19 Who should be taking tocotrienol, how much to take, and what contraindications there are 55:10 Memory impairment and tocotrienols improve memory
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Ep #64: 4 Nutritional Pillars to Great Skin, Hair, Nails, and Bones in Perimenopause and Menopause with Dr. Cate Shanahan
23 Mar 2023
00:58:09
In this interview, Andrea Donsky, co-founder of Morphus for Menopause, interviews Dr. Cate Shanahan, a leading authority on nutrition and human metabolism. A board-certified Family Physician with over 20 years of clinical experience and NY Times bestselling author of The FatBurn Fix, Deep Nutrition, and Food Rules. Cate explains how the four nutritional pillars to better hair, skin, nails, and bone health in perimenopause and menopause.
Delving into body fat and the links to hormonal changes in perimenopause and menopause and how that affects our face’s appearance
Looking at the body as a whole and what happens when we go through menopause and why that can make our shape change.
Where are the different compartments of fat in our body?
Subcutaneous fat under our skin
Visceral or abdominal fat and why it is considered unhealthy
The type of fat in our faces and how weight and hormones affect their balance
What can you do about it?
Why you need to avoid seed oils (corn, canola, cottonseed, soy, sunflower, safflower, grape seed oil, and rice bran oil)
Deep nutrition and how we should be eating a traditional diet that impacts your hair, skin, and nails
The benefits of eating organ meats
The importance of “fresh” foods and not overcooking foods
Fermented and sprouted foods and how to incorporate them when you have histamine intolerance or SIBO
How do these four pillars affect our skin
How much bone broth should we consume and its impact on our bone health
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Ep #63: Vagus Nerve and Heart Rate Variability in Perimenopause and Menopause with Dr. Navaz Habib
03 Mar 2023
00:54:48
In this interview, Andrea is joined by Dr. Navaz Habib, a Doctor of Chiropractic and Functional Medicine Practitioner, who helps his patients dig into the root causes of their health issues and specializes in the Vagus Nerve.
1:03 Welcoming Dr. Navaz Habib to the show and why the Vagus nerve, sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system are important as we enter perimenopause and menopause 1:50 What is the vagus nerve? 8:50 How anxious moments affect us 10:20 What are the sympathetic and parasympathetic states? 11:05 Ways to stimulate or engage our parasympathetic nervous system include deep breathing, humming, chanting, cold plunges, gargling, and more. 32:20 What is Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and its relationship to our nervous system and resilience? 39:30 The role of sleep on vagal tone and heart rate variability 42:00 Inflammation and the vagus nerve 43:15 Traumatic brain injuries and the relationship to the vagus nerve 45:40 Vagal nerve stimulators
Vagal nerve stimulation devices from GammaCore. https://www.gammacore.com/
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Ep #62: Lessons from Centenarians with Judy Gaman
23 Jan 2023
00:49:32
In this interview, Andrea Donsky chats with Judy Gaman about what we can learn from centenarians and apply to our perimenopause and menopause journey.
Judy is the CEO of Executive Medicine of Texas, an author, speaker, and award-winning host of the “Stay Young America Podcast”.
0:47 The story of Lucille and the book “Age to Perfection: How to Thrive to 100, Happy, Healthy, and Wise” 2:00 Lessons from centenarian Lucille Fleming 2:35 The importance of friends 8:00 The life of a centenarian and how important it is to have perspective 11:50 Why mindset is so important and its impact on health 18:55 Embracing aging and reinvention 21:40 How menopause affects mindset and how we can reinvent ourselves 29:50 The importance of remaining curious and embracing the human experience 43:09 The effects of having our hormones out of balance
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Ep #61: Sexual Health in Menopause with Dr. Laurie Betito
31 Oct 2022
00:35:16
Andrea sits down with Dr. Laurie Betito, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in Sexual Wellness. She has been practicing Psychotherapy for over 30 years and is a two-time TED Talk speaker. They talk all about sexual health in perimenopause and menopause.
00:57 Introduction to Laurie 03:15 What motivated her to write a book about sex for people over 50 04:50 Why our libido could be tanking in perimenopause and menopause and how to reframe this 06:09 How desire and motivation can be looked at from a woman's perspective 07:40 Ways to increase desire 10:18 Sex toys to consider 11:47 The is no shame, and how to overcome it if it exists 12:05 Dealing with vaginal dryness and atrophy 15:15 The health benefits of sex 18:12 Love vs. being in love 20:02 Eating to increase arousal 21:08 How our minds control desire 22:25 DHEA has helped Andrea. How other hormones affect our desire. 24:52 What can couples do to work on their relationship 28:15 Last suggestions for sexual connection
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Ep #160: Intermittent Fasting for Women in Perimenopause and Menopause with Dr. Jason Fung
22 Aug 2025
01:14:04
In this encore episode, Andrea Donsky, a nutritionist with over 20 years of experience, a menopause educator, a published menopause researcher, and co-founder of WeAreMorphus, interviews Dr. Jason Fung, MD, an international expert on the benefits of intermittent fasting. He answers questions and debunks myths about whether intermittent fasting works for women in perimenopause and menopause.
Topic Covered:
What is intermittent fasting, and why it matters for women in perimenopause and menopause?
How does fasting impact hormones like insulin, ghrelin, and satiety (the signal that tells your brain you're full)?
Common myths and misconceptions about fasting.
The difference between calorie restriction and intermittent fasting, and why nutrients matter more than calories.
Types of fasting: 16:8, OMAD, alternate day, and how to choose what works for your lifestyle.
Should you change up your fasting routine? Tips for breaking plateaus and finding flexibility.
How does fasting affect weight loss, brain health, sleep, and energy in midlife?
The role of artificial sweeteners, processed foods, and meal timing on insulin and hunger.
Are there special considerations for women? Addressing the impact of hormonal shifts, cycles (if you still have them), and menopause symptoms.
What blood tests should you ask your doctor for to track progress and metabolic health?
Practical tips: breaking a fast, managing hunger, and fitting fasting into a busy life.
Links from the Show:
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Ep #60: An Open and Honest Conversation About Menopause with Tamsen Fadal
31 Oct 2022
00:18:29
Andrea is joined by Tamsen Fadal, an American journalist and news anchor at WPIX in New York City.
Tamsen hosts the podcast Coming Up Next and is working on a documentary on menopause, "It's Not Me, It's Menopause."
00:45 Introduction and how Tamsen is using her voice to change the stigma around menopause 05:50 We talk about almost everything these days, but perimenopause and menopause are still treated as taboo, and the other emotions associated with this time in our lives 06:05 The shame and fear of aging opposed to the wisdom gained at this age 08:37 Focusing on what you want to do next in your life and taking inventory of self 10:00 How do you find menopause has changed you for the better? 11:25 How Tamsen sees herself helping other women and how storytelling resonates with us
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Ep #59: Is Hormone Replacement Therapy Right for You with Dr. Lara Briden
13 Oct 2022
00:58:31
In this podcast, Andrea Donsky, co-founder of Morphus for menopause, interviews @Dr. Lara Briden - The Period Revolutionary, a Naturopathic doctor, women's health activist, and bestselling author. In this video, Andrea and Lara discuss the different types of hormone therapy, the pros and cons, and how hormone therapy has changed since the 90s for women in perimenopause and menopause.
00:00 Introduction to Lara Briden 3:15 What surprised Lara when she began in her twenties 4:56 One piece of advice for anyone who is not in perimenopause or menopause yet 7:05 The 90’s and Premarin 16:47 Oral dosage recommendation for progesterone 20:15 Oral versus topical progesterone 23:40 Andrea’s experience with topical progesterone 26:05 Who should take BHRT- bioidentical hormone replacement therapy 24:50 Hormone therapy and longevity 35:56 Our normal menstrual cycle before menopause and in menopause 43:25 Hormonal IUD 43:59 Heavy bleeding, what women can do 47:17 Endometrial Ablation 47:51 Why is bioidentical/body-identical hormone replacement therapy often dismissed by the mainstream medical community 52:26 Lara’s thoughts on testosterone 53:40 Lara’s book and how to follow her.
To follow Lara Briden, visit https://www.larabriden.com/
Visit wearemorphus.com to learn more about the signs and symptoms you may be experiencing, and read our latest articles on perimenopause and menopause.
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Ep #58: The Truth About Fats & Cholesterol in Perimenopause and Menopause with Jonny Bowden
27 Sep 2022
00:49:28
In this interview, Andrea talks to Dr. Jonny Bowden, author of over 15 health books, including "The Great Cholesterol Myth, Revised and Expanded" and "Living Low Carb." Jonny Bowden has a Ph.D. in Holistic Nutrition and is a Certified Nutrition Specialist. Here are some of the topics they cover.
00:50 Introduction 01:20 Cholesterol 101-how it was measured with HDL and LDL measurements and why it's important to use new testing NMR Particle Test 07:10 Lipoproteins, their relationship to cholesterol and plaque in the arteries 09:08 The many types of cholesterol outnumber the two commonly talked about and measured, HDL and LDL 10:45 How to advocate for yourself and what to ask for to test your cholesterol 12:20 The main predictor of heart disease 14:25 How little conventional doctors know about nutrition and prevention 16:20 Why cholesterol matters in menopause, especially when LDL rises, and its relationship to estrogen 26:00 Triglycerides to HDL ratios and their importance in predicting heart disease 29:10 Insulin resistance and root causes of chronic conditions 31:26 Insulin resistance is treatable and reversible with diet, exercise, and lifestyle 32:56 Is eating fat making us fat? 35:00 The most important nutrition advice everyone needs to follow 38:27 Supplements you can benefit from-Vitamin D3 + K2, Magnesium, Fish Oil, Multivitamin, and Multi-mineral with selenium and zinc, probiotics, and tocotrienols.
Visit wearemorphus.com to learn more about the signs and symptoms you may be experiencing, and read our latest articles on perimenopause and menopause.
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Episode #57: A Nutritionist & Journalist's Perspective on Perimenopause & Menopause with Tamsen Fadal
14 Sep 2022
00:51:03
Andrea Donsky, Nutritionist (16+ years), Menopause Educator and Menopause Researcher interviews Ann Marie McQueen, an Award-Winning Journalist and Author of the newsletter HotFlash Inc. where she talks about the latest menopause and perimenopause research.
01:06 Rebranding menopause as a natural transition instead of a disease 03:15 The positives of menopause 04:30 How your thoughts can change your experience of perimenopause and menopause 06:24 The diseases of aging and how they are connected, and how we can distinguish them from each other 08:10 Discussion around our differences of opinion and the media 12:30 Andrea and Ann Marie's journey to being ready to try hormone therapy and how we need to do the best for ourselves 17:20 Frustrations with integrative medicine and the lag with mainstream medicine 18:56 Where to start with hormone therapy and things to keep in mind 24:30 Nutrition, exercise, lifestyle, supplements, and mind-body-spirit 35:50 The renewal of menopause 47:17 Final words
Dr. Debbie Rice on The Dutch Hormone Test: A Crucial Test in Menopause
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Ep #56: Reducing Inflammation in Menopause with Dr. Isaac Eliaz
24 Aug 2022
00:53:37
On this episode of the Menopause Reimagined Podcast, Andrea Donsky, Nutritionist (16+ years), Menopause Educator and Menopause Researcher speaks with Dr. Isaac Eliaz, a Physician, Researcher, and Best-Selling Author. His in-depth training in Western medicine and research, Traditional Asian medicine, and complementary healing modalities has earned him recognition as a leader in integrative wellness and medicine. On this episode you'll learn how inflammation affects your overall health, especially during perimenopause and menopause, and how a simple solution can help reduce the inflammation in your body.
Are you interested in trying PectaSol? Dr. Eliaz has offered our listeners a discount. To take advantage, visit https://econugenics.com/?a_aid=morphus and use the code TRY15ECO.
Here are some of the highlights of the show:
00:58 The research Dr. Eliaz has focused on throughout his career and how he integrates different modalities of medicine 02:17 The power of citrus fruit and citrus pectin 03:15 The Survival Paradox and its connection with inflammation and fibrosis 05:30 The definitions of inflammation and fibrosis 08:40 Explanation of Galectin-3, organ dysfunction, and how it works synergistically with other treatments 12:27 How Galectin-3 changes as we age and why supplementing is important 14:30 Inflammation in perimenopause and menopause 15:05 Memory, neuroinflammation and Galectin-3 17:28 Other research in cancer, kidney disease, sepsis, and removal of pesticides 19:00 More discussion on pesticides 22:10 Detoxification in perimenopause and menopause 25:15 Reactive vs responsive transformation of health 26:20 Blood sugar effects, insulin resistance, diabetes, and kidney disease relationship with Galectin-3 30:15 Testing for Galectin-3 levels and autoimmune conditions 32:40 PectaSol formulas and how it can help. The differences between active phase and maintenance phase 40:40 Does PectaSol count towards fiber in our diet? 41:30 The properties of pectin 42:30 Summarizing of how we can affect the quality and quantity of our life 44:15 Mind-body connection and it's importance to feeling well
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Ep #55: Bio-Identical Hormones (BHRT) & Menopause with Dr. Chris Shade
03 Aug 2022
00:52:56
Andrea Donsky is a Nutritionist IN menopause (16+ years), menopause educator, menopause researcher, and co-Founder of www.wearemorphus.com. In this episode, Andrea talks to Dr. Chris Shade, the CEO of Quicksilver Scientific, about bio-identical hormones, including estradiol, estriol, progesterone, testosterone, and DHEA.
Chris has generously given us a special code to use when buying products from his website: https://bit.ly/3RKEwFn. Use code: menopause10 to get 10% off your order.
Important Moments:
00:55 - How do I get Bio-Identical Hormones 02:56 - What is DHEA, and why do I need it? 16:51 - DIM and hormone metabolism 17:46 - Reasons to use adaptogenic herbs 18:30 - Testosterone and women in perimenopause and menopause 19:14 - The importance of testing and retesting 20:09 - Estradiol and topicals 23:42 - Pelvic floor health 31:51 - Estrogen-dependent cancers and HRT or BHRT 32: 28 - Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) vs. Bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) 35:52 - Research to support the use of BHRT 37:20 - Progesterone and why I need it? 44:49 - Nano and what it means for hormonal delivery systems
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Visit wearemorphus.com to learn more about the signs and symptoms you may be experiencing and read our latest articles on perimenopause and menopause.
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Episode #54: Energy Healing with Wendie Coulter in Perimenopause and Menopause
16 Jun 2022
00:24:45
In this podcast, Andrea interviews Wendie Coulter, a certified medical intuitive, master certified wellness coach, and Founder and CEO of the Practical Path. She helps others tune into their medical intuition. Wendi is also published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine and is the author of the groundbreaking book Essentials of Medical Intuition: A Visionary Path to Wellness.
She talks about the biofield or chakras/auras we all have and their ability to store information about our health. This reflection of our energy can help us release the root causes of our health issues.
She teaches other health and wellness professionals, medical intuition and she teaches public workshops for us to gain a better understanding of our own health. You can tap into feeling intuition, knowing intuition, hearing intuition, and mind's eye visualization. She also teaches you how to practice good intuition hygiene to ground yourself so you aren't overwhelmed by others' feelings.
Working with our past trauma, anxiety, and mood swings in perimenopause and menopause can help us create a mind-body connection and have a conversation with our body about what we are going through.
Medical Intuitives, don't diagnose medical conditions and you should see your medical professional with the information you learn from medical intuitive.
You can learn more about Wendie and her programs here.
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Episode #53: Reclaim Your Sleep During Perimenopause & Menopause with Andrea Donsky
15 Jun 2022
00:19:19
Andrea is joined by Lisa Davis, her part-time co-host on Health Power Podcast, to help YOU reclaim your sleep during perimenopause and menopause. She also talks about her upcoming The Menopause Shift Summit: Discover The Secrets to Feeling Great, Taking Control, and Thriving Through Menopause.
Did you know that you will feel symptoms of menopause before you stop your menstrual period?
Did you know that your symptoms - like hot flashes - aren’t, in fact, random?
Did you know that menopause is a PROCESS, not a one-time hormonal event…one that can take years of symptoms, struggles, and stress over what’s happening to your body?
Menopause mostly deserves the bad reputation it has. But it doesn’t HAVE to be that way.
The first step is understanding what’s happening to your body - and then you can discover how your symptoms and the changes you’re experiencing can be managed.
So you can keep living withOUT suffering!
That’s why I asked my friend Ann Marie McQueen to join me in hosting the B-I-G-G-E-S-T event focused solely on menopause.
It’s called:
The Menopause Shift Summit: Discover The Secrets to Feeling Great, Taking Control, and Thriving Through Menopause
June 21st - 23rd, 2022
The best part? You’re invited - and we have a complimentary ticket for you!
You’ll have access to over FORTY experts, from different disciplines…and they’re all talking about how you can feel better and take back control of what’s happening in your body right now.
A small sample of what you’ll discover:
The Simple Eating Plan To Help You Lose Weight, Gain Energy, and Lower Your Blood Glucose
Don’t Despair: There Are Answers For Your New Sexual Health Needs
The Salt Fix: Why The Low-Salt Recommendation is a Myth
Avoid Menopause?! Slow Down Aging with the Kaufman Protocol
Bioidentical to Body Identical: HRT 2.0
Use Food to Crush Sugar Cravings Now & Powerfully Heal Your Body
Why You Should STOP Blaming Aging for Your Slowing Metabolism
The 3 Types of Toxins To Avoid in Perimenopause and Beyond
The Invisible Factor Making Perimenopause Worse
Your Buff Muff: Expert Advice for Vaginal Health in Menopause
How to Survive Menopause AND Keep Your Job
Pee In Your Pants? Fix Bladder Problems With Your Sex Life
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Episode #52: Menopause Support with Andrea Donsky
14 Jun 2022
00:32:18
UPDATED: If you are listening to this after June 23rd, 2022 please go to www.wearemorphus.com for more resources.
Andrea is joined by Lisa Davis, her co-host on Health Power Podcast, to offer you menopause support and to talk about her upcoming The Menopause Shift Summit: Discover The Secrets to Feeling Great, Taking Control, and Thriving Through Menopause.
Did you know that you will feel symptoms of menopause before you stop your menstrual period?
Did you know that your symptoms - like hot flashes - aren’t, in fact, random?
Did you know that menopause is a PROCESS, not a one-time hormonal event…one that can take years of symptoms, struggles, and stress over what’s happening to your body?
Menopause mostly deserves the bad reputation it has. But it doesn’t HAVE to be that way.
The first step is understanding what’s happening to your body - and then you can discover how your symptoms and the changes you’re experiencing can be managed.
So you can keep living withOUT suffering!
That’s why I asked my friend Ann Marie McQueen to join me in hosting the B-I-G-G-E-S-T event focused solely on menopause.
It’s called:
The Menopause Shift Summit: Discover The Secrets to Feeling Great, Taking Control, and Thriving Through Menopause
June 21st - 23rd, 2022
The best part? You’re invited - and we have a complimentary ticket for you!
You’ll have access to over FORTY experts, from different disciplines…and they’re all talking about how you can feel better and take back control of what’s happening in your body right now.
A small sample of what you’ll discover:
The Simple Eating Plan To Help You Lose Weight, Gain Energy, and Lower Your Blood Glucose
Don’t Despair: There Are Answers For Your New Sexual Health Needs
The Salt Fix: Why The Low-Salt Recommendation is a Myth
Avoid Menopause?! Slow Down Aging with the Kaufman Protocol
Bioidentical to Body Identical: HRT 2.0
Use Food to Crush Sugar Cravings Now & Powerfully Heal Your Body
Why You Should STOP Blaming Aging for Your Slowing Metabolism
The 3 Types of Toxins To Avoid in Perimenopause and Beyond
The Invisible Factor Making Perimenopause Worse
Your Buff Muff: Expert Advice for Vaginal Health in Menopause
How to Survive Menopause AND Keep Your Job
Pee In Your Pants? Fix Bladder Problems With Your Sex Life
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Ep #51: Functional Medicine Can Help with Menopausal Symptoms with Dr. Jerry Bailey
21 Feb 2022
00:51:59
In this interview, Andrea Donsky, co-founder of Morphus for menopause, interviews Dr. Jerry Bailey a Functional Medicine Doctor, Chiropractor, and Acupuncturist who specializes in men’s and women’s health and menopause. Dr. Bailey shares how functional medicine using both eastern and western methods (including pharmaceuticals) can look at the whole body and help resolve many health issues including menopausal symptoms.
To learn more about Dr. Jerry Bailey: https://lakesideholistic.com/dr-jerry-bailey https://www.drjerrybailey.com/
00:00 Introduction and Dr. Jerry Bailey’s background 2:12 What is functional medicine 4:09 Normal range vs optimal range 6:08 Dutch Test 7:47 Metabolites, genetics, HRT, BHRT, and low estrogen 11:44 Work with Dr. Bailey 12:19 Recommendations for methylation to convert to the "4" 13:50 What is methylation 16:46 The connection between methylation, diet, and lifestyle 22:00 Male menopause- andropause 23:25 Symptoms of male menopause 26:17 Testing for male menopause 28:10 Prostate cancer 30:48 How to treat leaky gut 33:59 Signs and symptoms of hormonal imbalances and digestive issues 35:33 Stress response and cortisol levels 38:58 what we can do for stress and to regulate cortisol levels 41:48 Melatonin 44:21 Final advice 46:16 Stool test
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Ep #159: Bone Health Breakthroughs for Perimenopause and Menopause with Harleen Laroia
15 Aug 2025
00:35:58
In this podcast episode, we tackle bone health in perimenopause and menopause with expert guidance and real-world solutions. Host Andrea Donsky—a nutritionist with over 20 years of experience, menopause educator, published menopause researcher, and co-founder of WeAreMorphus. Joining her is Harleen Laroia, director of Osteostrong Oakville and Toronto, who has dedicated her career to helping women regain strength and vitality.
In this episode, Andrea and Harleen break down the science behind bone loss during perimenopause and menopause, share practical tips on nutrition and supplements, and introduce innovative, non-invasive technologies like Osteostrong’s axial-loading system. You’ll hear real success stories, learn how to stack lifestyle, nutrition, and movement for optimal bone health, and get the inside scoop on the latest research and diagnostic tools. If you’re looking for actionable advice, inspiration, and a fresh perspective on thriving through menopause, this episode is a must-listen.
Topics Discussed:
Perimenopause causes rapid bone density loss, which increases the risk of osteoporosis (00:10:15).
Nutrition and protein intake are crucial for maintaining bone health during menopause (00:25:30).
Natural supplements, such as magnesium, vitamin D, and minerals, support bone strength (00:26:05).
OsteoStrong’s axial-loading exercises improve bone density and joint health (00:12:10, 00:23:40).
Hormone therapy can restore energy and help prevent bone loss (00:06:35).
OsteoStrong offers a safe, non-drug option for osteoporosis reversal (00:14:35).
Bone density is tracked with DEXA scans and REMS ultrasound (00:19:20).
Lifestyle changes—such as exercise, nutrition, and supplements—are essential for maintaining bone health (00:24:55).
Weight-bearing exercise alone isn’t enough; a multi-pronged approach is most effective (00:17:40).
Consulting a menopause specialist and requesting DEXA testing is recommended (00:06:55).
New research shows axial-loading exercise improves bone density and blood sugar (00:22:35).
Related Links:
Reverse Osteoporosis with Proven Midlife Strategies with Dr. Doug Lucas https://youtu.be/Who3x4TKyvw
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Episode #50: The DUTCH Test Explained: Testing Hormones in Perimenopause and Menopause with Debbie Rice
19 Jan 2022
00:45:25
In this podcast, Andrea Donsky, Nutritionist, Menopause Researcher and Educator, and co-founder of Morphus, interviews Dr. Debbie Rice, a Naturopathic doctor and the Assistant Medical Director of the DUTCH Hormone Test.
Debbie explains what the DUTCH Test is, what it can reveal about your hormones, and how it can help women in menopause.
Interested in taking a DUTCH Test? Email us at questions@wearemorphus.com
00:00 Introduction to the DUTCH Test 2:27 The difference between other tests and the DUTCH Test 7:07 An explanation of hormone metabolites 8:40 The answer to the question, can the DUTCH tell you if you are in perimenopause or menopause? 12:37 When should we get the DUTCH Test 14:51 Understanding cortisol, what it is, and how it relates to our experiences of symptoms in perimenopause and menopause 18:16 How cortisol can interrupt sleep and what we can do about it. 20:31 The role of melatonin in perimenopause and menopause. 22:47 Estrogen and what happens to our hormones as we move through perimenopause and head towards menopause 28:10 Metabolites E2, E4, E16 and why they’re important 32:20 Can we guide our metabolites from the 4-OH to the 2-OH? 34:24 Why liver support is crucial 35:03 Final thoughts about the DUTCH Test 38:32 Can you change the results of your DUTCH test with food and supplementation
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Episode #49: Yes, You Can Lose Weight in Menopause with Dr. Sara Szal Gottfried
29 Oct 2021
00:46:22
In this interview, Andrea Donsky, co-founder of Morphus for menopause, sits down with Dr. Sara Szal Gottfried, MD, where they discuss her new book: Women, Food, and Hormones: A 4-Week Plan to Achieve Hormonal Balance, Lose Weight, and Feel Like Yourself Again. She shares her own weight gain experience and how she discovered the correlation in women between diet, hormones, and losing weight especially in perimenopause and menopause.
00:00 Introduction 3:02 The right carbs 5:09 Trying new foods 6:13 Fruit, friend or foe 9:04 The importance of balancing blood sugar 11:57 Weight gain and belly fat 16:15 Calorie restriction failure 18:10 The first 4 weeks 20:47 Detoxification and genetics 24:15 The health benefits of keto 28:52 Exercise 31:23 How to increase hormones 34:48 Vegans and vegetarians 35:55 Test women should consider in peri/menopause 40:43 Final thoughts
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Episode #48: One Hack Proven to Lower Blood Sugar with Dr. Carol Johnston
04 Oct 2021
00:53:57
In this interview, Andrea Donsky, co-founder of Morphus for menopause, interviews Carol Johnston, a professor, and researcher, exploring diet strategies through human clinical trials. Carol shares her discoveries regarding diets and blood sugar and the one food everyone has in their house that has been proven to lower blood sugar.
Link to research: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1785201/?report=printable
00:00 Introduction 2:35 The science behind the clinical trials 4:30 Who funds the trial 5:31 The food she discovered that lowers blood sugar 8:30 Type 3 diabetes and inflammation 9:22 Diets that are better for blood glucose regulation 12:28 how this one food helps regulate blood sugar 13:43 Which diet is the right diet 20:24 Spiking blood sugar 23:26 Monitoring blood sugar and Carol’s recommendations 33:28 Carbs, glucose and vinegar 37:20 Can you have too much 38:43 when and how much 40:51 Decreasing A1C 43:06 Which one is the best 46:30 Recap of recommendations 48:18 Final tips
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Episode #47: The Benefits of Phytoestrogens in Menopause with Jennifer Harrington, N.D.
23 Sep 2021
00:28:29
In this podcast, Andrea Donsky, co-founder of Morphus for menopause, interviews Jennifer Harrington, N.D. They discuss phytoestrogens and menopause, how they can help women in menopause, not all phytoestrogens are equal and the best food sources for phytoestrogens.
00:00 Introduction 1:05 What is a phytoestrogen 2:30 Is there a downside with phytoestrogens 3:50 Examples of phytoestrogen foods 4:50 What are lignans 5:52 Research on ground flax seeds 6:25 More is not always better, here’s why 7:08 Other food sources of phytoestrogens 8:52 Soy, the good and the bad 12:49 More phytoestrogen foods 14:11 Why do phytoestrogens fail 16:58 Additional food options 18:46 What is insulin resistance 20:34 Fruit and insulin resistance 22:22 Final thoughts and tips
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Episode #46: How To Manage Your Menopause with Integrative Medicine OBGYN Dr. LaKeischa McMillan
12 Jun 2021
00:52:48
In this interview, Andrea Donsky, co-founder of Morphus for menopause, interviews Dr. LaKeischa McMillan an Integrative Gynecologist and Female Hormone Expert. Dr. LaKeischa shares how integrative medicine is the right approach to helping women in menopause when it comes to balancing hormones and relieving symptoms. She also shares her opinion on hormone replacement therapy (HRT)and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) and the right tools for perimenopause and menopause.
0:00 Introduction 00:50 Dr. LaKeischa's story 5:26 What is integrative medicine 7:22 How Dr. LaKeischa can work with people 8:41 Questions to ask your healthcare provider 13:19 The most important laboratory work women should be given in perimenopause or menopause 16:30 How much training does a doctor receive regarding perimenopause and menopause 21:40 The Women's Health Initiative study 23:32 Understanding synthetic hormones 26:13 Dr. LaKeischa's thoughts on genetics and HRT and BHRT 28:50 Dr. LaKeischa's opinion on how long women should be on HRT or BHRT 30:45 Ingredients and supplements that mimic estrogen in the body 34:02 Understanding estrogen, progesterone, uterine cancer, and supplements 37:00 Tools for menopause 39:43 Alternating nostril breathing 42:31 Ways to bring down cortisol 45:48 Final Thoughts
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Episode #45: Fatty Liver Disease (MASLD) & Menopause: What You Need to Know
13 May 2021
00:34:20
In this episode, Andrea Donsky, co-founder of Morphus for Menopause, interviews Dr. Blanca Lizaola-Mayo a board-certified Internal Medicine physician and fellow at the Mayo Clinic. They discuss non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, what it is, how to prevent fatty liver, and why women in perimenopause and menopause are at an increased risk.
00:00 Introduction 00:30 What is a fatty liver 00:57 Why is it called non-alcoholic fatty liver (MASLD) 2:15 How would you know if you had a fatty liver 3:29 Why are women in menopause more prone to fatty liver 6:07 What are the causes of fatty liver and what can you do to prevent fatty liver 9:22 Weight and MASLD 10:50 Fatty liver and liver enzymes 11:40 Other diets like the keto diet and paleo diet and the liver 12:30 Blood sugar and the liver 14:25 Weight gain, good fat, bad fat, and fatty liver 16:10 Advice for slightly elevated liver enzymes 19:49 Research regarding weight and fatty liver 21:44 Detoxing the liver 22:53 Dr. Blanca’s experiences with her patients 24:10 The difficult job of the liver organ 24:53 The liver and regeneration 26:20 Dr. Blanca’s last thoughts 27:55 Hydration and the liver
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Episode #43: Hysterectomies: Facts, Tips and Menopause with Teresa Irwin, M.D.
26 Mar 2021
00:45:07
In this interview, Andrea Donsky, co-founder of Morphus for menopause, interviews Dr. Teresa Irwin, M.D. and Board Certified Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgeon (FPMRS) AKA, the Vaginacologist. DR. Irwin shares everything you need to know about hysterectomies with and without ovary removal, how to prepare for one, and how what to expect after.
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0:00 Introduction 00:31 What is a hysterectomy and what are the different types 1:29 Partial or full hysterectomies and why 4:20 If the ovaries are removed, what are the drawbacks 6:05 Hyst, the word connection 6:58 Reason people want a hysterectomy 8:06 Other side effects from a hysterectomy 13:05 Having children and hysterectomies 14:07 Fallopian tubes and hysterectomies 15:30 Ovary removal 17:25 Tips to prepare for a hysterectomy 24:22 Tips when your ovaries will be removed 29:50 HRT and BHRT and ovary removal 35:09 Uti’s and hysterectomies 38:17 Bladder infections and perimenopause and menopause 39:00 Dr. Irwin’s final tips
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Episode #42: Disease Prevention with the Right Foods - Part 2 with Dr. Cate Shanahan
19 Mar 2021
00:46:05
In this podcast, Andrea Donsky, co-founder of Morphus for menopause, interviews Dr. Cate Shanahan, a leading authority on nutrition and human metabolism. A board-certified Family Physician with over 20 years of clinical experience, and NY Times bestselling author of The FatBurn Fix, Deep Nutrition and Food Rules. Cate continues the conversation and explains how food affects blood sugar, the sugar fix we can and should remove from our diet, how the fruit dilemma is fruit a problem when it comes to blood sugar, and which are the good and bad oils we need to be aware of and why.
Watch "Part 1" here: https://youtu.be/HshqoTgQ4bM. Or listen to our previous episode #40.
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00:00 Insulin resistance and blood sugar 6:13 Keto diet and the paleo diet - what Cate think's about them 8:12 Food Intolerances, can they be eliminated? 10:30 How to eliminate sugar cravings 16:22 Cate thoughts on alternative sugars like stevia, monk fruit, and erythritol 18:40 Artificial chemical sweeteners 22:32 Should we eat fruit? 28:24 What are the good oils and what are the bad oils 33:30 Peanut oil 40:05 Cate’s final thoughts
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Episode #41: Disease Prevention with the Right Foods - Part 1 with Dr. Cate Shanahan
12 Mar 2021
00:31:49
In this podcast, Andrea Donsky, co-founder of Morphus for Menopause, interviews Dr. Cate Shanahan, a leading authority on nutrition and human metabolism. A board-certified Family Physician with over 20 years of clinical experience and NY Times bestselling author of The FatBurn Fix, Deep Nutrition, and Food Rules. Cate explains how our diet tells our genes what to do, how this is the key to preventing many diseases, and the connection between seed oils and inflammation.
00:00 Introduction and about Cate 5:05 The human diet 11:50 Eliminate disease with food 17:00 Seed oils and inflammation 23:47 How long does it take to see improvement after eliminating seed oils
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Episode #40: The Best and Worst Oils for Your Health with Dr. Jonny Bowden
05 Mar 2021
00:40:28
In this inteview, Andrea Donsky, co-founder of Morphus for menopause, interviews Jonny Bowden, The Nutrition Myth Buster, and author of 15 books including, "The Great Cholesterol Myth: Revised and Expanded." Jonny Bowden is also a personal trainer, has a Ph.D. in Holistic Nutrition, and is a Certified Nutrition Specialist. Jonny helps us discover the healthiest cooking oils by busting myths around many cooking oils people use including coconut oil, soybean oil, red palm oil, and many others.
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Part 2: The Truth Behind Cholesterol: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_Wa8e8Qz80
Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction 0:33 Is coconut oil good or bad for our health 9:11 Monounsaturated vs polyunsaturated fats 12:36 Is corn oil good or bad for our health 15:10 Butter vs margarine, which one is heart-healthy 18:45 Soybean oil - is it good or bad for our health 20:51 What does pro-inflammatory mean when it comes to our health 23:50 Red palm oil- is it good or bad for our health and the environment 28:18 Menopause and heart disease 32:00 How much fat should we eat
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Ep #158: Coping With Menopause? Real Talk, Real Tips From The Real Slim Sherri
08 Aug 2025
00:49:40
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the symptoms of perimenopause or menopause, along with an endless to-do list? You’re not alone. In this episode of Menopause Reimagined, Andrea Donsky, nutritionist, published menopause researcher, menopause educator, and co-founder of WeAreMorphus.com, sits down with Sherri Dindal (aka The Real Slim Sherri), a Gen X powerhouse and social media star who’s built a movement around honest, hilarious, and deeply practical advice for women navigating midlife.
Topics covered:
The accidental discovery of perimenopause and menopause for Gen X women.
Sherri’s journey from TikTok newbie to 6-million-follower advocate for women’s health, comedy, and self-acceptance.
The myth of “aging out” of relevance, and why it's vital to disrupt and destroy the old dialogue on aging.
Mindset shifts that make daily life easier (even when the symptoms aren’t)
How to stop listening to all the noise and truly live in the moment, because we are wiser now and privileged to be at this stage.
If you want to laugh hard, learn, and feel seen, this episode is for you. We recommend headphones for this one because it is a bit explicit.
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Episode #39: Bladder and Incontinence Issues in Menopause
26 Feb 2021
00:37:55
In this podcast, Andrea Donsky, co-founder of Morphus for menopause, interviews Dr. Teresa Irwin, M.D. and Board Certified Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgeon (FPMRS) AKA, The Vaginacologist. Dr. Irwin shares her experience and tips on why women experience bladder and vagina issues as we age and in menopause, how to strengthen our bladder, how to prevent UTI’s, signs of prolapse, and the different types of vagina surgeries that can help women.
0:00 Introduction 00:26 How Dr. Teresa Irwin helps women 2:21 Why do women experience vaginal/bladder issues 4:20 Tips for women in perimenopause and menopause 8:23 The #1 complaint she hears from women 9:35 Tips to strengthen our bladder at home 15:49 How can we prevent UTIs (urinary tract infections) 17:09 Cranberries and UTIs 19:03 Probiotics 20:23 Ejaculation and UTIs 21:09 What are the signs of a possible prolapse 23:41 Should we take collagen? 24:45 What type of reconstructive surgeries does Dr. Teresa Irwin perform 30:45 Should we get a vaginal ultrasound every year 31:37 Final thoughts
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Episode #38: How to Flip Negative Thoughts Into Positive Ones
19 Feb 2021
00:37:41
In this podcast, Andrea Donsky, co-founder of Morphus for Menopause, interviews Siu- Lan Choy Certified Acupuncturist and Holistic Practitioner. Siu-Lan shares easy tips and techniques to bring the power of positivity into our everyday lives.
Positive Phrases: I am enough I am worthy I love myself It might be unbelievable for most but it’s absolutely believable for me I am grateful I am love I am loved I am successful I am authentic
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00:00 Introduction 3:32 The 4 step negative neutralizer 11:16 What is EFT (emotional freedom technique) and how it can help 15:52 How to speak to ourselves and others 22:15 Manifesting for the future 27:17 Visualization 29:04 Final thoughts
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Episode #37: Her Story: What You Need to Know Before and After a Hysterectomy
12 Feb 2021
00:38:35
In this video, Andrea Donsky, Nutritionist Co-founder of Morphus, Menopause Educator, and Menopause Researcher, interviews her friend Lisa. Lisa shares her personal hysterectomy surgery and recovery journey, both physically and emotionally. Her recommendations regarding what to ask your doctor before your hysterectomy and the symptoms she is experiencing now, over one year later.
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0:00 Introduction 00:40 What led to Lisa’s hysterectomy 3:28 Lisa’s age and health status 4:22 Lisa’s perimenopause journey 5:43 Lisa’s pre-surgery recommendations 7:54 Her traumatic experience after surgery 12:00 Do all women experience these symptoms 13:46 The recovery process 17:53 Symptoms Lisa experienced after her surgery 20:21 The emotional component of her hysterectomy 22:45 How could it have been done differently, and questions to ask your doctor 28:24 Symptoms she has experienced over the last year since her hysterectomy 33:02 Lisa’s final tips
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Episode #36: Part 2: The Truth Behind Cholesterol with Jonny Bowden
05 Feb 2021
00:46:39
In this interview, Andrea Donsky, co-founder of Morphus for menopause, interviews Dr. Jonny Bowden, author of many health books including, "The Great Cholesterol Myth, Revised and Expanded." Jonny Bowden is also a personal trainer, has a Ph.D. in Holistic Nutrition, and is a Certified Nutrition specialist. He explains what cholesterol is and shares an important long-standing myth regarding cholesterol, what we need to know when speaking to our doctor, the misconceptions regarding saturated fat, and the only oils we should be using.
Website: https://jonnybowden.com/
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0:00 Introduction and about this interview 00:47 The cholesterol myth 3:45 What does cholesterol do in our body 6:15 How did the cholesterol myth begin 14:43 What tests should we ask our doctor for 18:34 Heart disease and menopause or andropause (male menopause) 20:23 Saturated fat, heart disease, and oils 25:52 The misconception about coconut oil 32:35 The misconception about palm oil 39:16 The reset we all need- get rid of old school thinking
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Episode #35: Part 1: Insulin Resistance, Weight Gain, Heart Disease & Alzheimer's with Dr. Jonny Bowden
29 Jan 2021
00:39:18
In this video, Andrea Donsky, Nutritionist, Menopause Researcher, Educator, and co-founder of Morphu, interviews Dr. Jonny Bowden, author of many health books, including "The Great Cholesterol Myth, Revised and Expanded."
Jonny Bowden is also a personal trainer, has a Ph.D. in Holistic Nutrition, and is a Certified Nutrition Specialist. He reveals how insulin resistance may contribute to weight gain, heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, as well as kidney, liver, and lung disease - and discusses the increased risks as we enter into perimenopause, menopause, and andropause.
He also shares how we can test for insulin resistance and a diet we can follow to prevent, decrease, or reverse insulin resistance (high blood sugar levels or high glucose levels).
0:00 Introduction 0:44 Jonny Bowden’s revised and expanded book, "The Great Cholesterol Myth" 3:08 An explanation of insulin resistance and how it relates to diabetes, heart disease, Alzheimer’s, and many other chronic diseases. 7:13 Insulin resistance and healthy metabolism. 12:41 Perimenopause, menopause, and andropause and why insulin resistance often appears during this time. 14:45 Type 3 diabetes, its effects on our brain health, and its relationship to Alzheimer's. 19:16 Insulin Resistance and The Cancer Code by Jason Fung. 20:04 Causes of insulin resistance and testing. 22:37 Diet changes to make to prevent, decrease, or reverse insulin resistance. 31:28 A test you can do at home to see if you are insulin-resistant and tests you can have ordered by your doctor.
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Episode #34: The Amazing Health Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet with Dr. Steven Masley
22 Jan 2021
00:06:04
In this podcast, Andrea Donsky, co-founder of Morphus for menopause, interviews Dr. Steven Masley, author of the Mediterranean Method book, a physician, nutritionist, trained chef, and the creator of the #1 health program for Public Television, 30 Days to a Younger Heart. He explains why the Mediterranean diet is the easiest diet to follow and stick with, the health benefits that include diabetes, brain health, and heart health. He also shares his book, The Mediterranean Method which includes 60 Mediterranean diet recipes.
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Episode #33: How to Get a Better Night’s Sleep in Menopause
15 Jan 2021
00:50:02
In this podcast, Andrea Donsky, co-founder of Morphus for menopause, interviews Dr. Steven Masley, a physician, nutritionist, trained chef, author, and the creator of the #1 health program for Public Television, 30 Days to a Younger Heart. They discuss the negative health effects when we lack sleep which includes weight gain, memory loss, and heart disease, what to avoid to get a better night’s sleep and supplements, tips and tricks to help improve our sleep, especially in menopause.
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0:00 Introduction 00:57 The importance of sleep 1:53 Glymphatics 3:18 As women in perimenopause and menopause, how can we get a better’s night sleep starting with what we should avoid 7:47 Melatonin and how it affects sleep 9:38 Eating before bed 11:56 Supplements and lifestyle tips that help you sleep 21:40 Long term sleep issues and sleeping pills 24:12 Stress management and effects 25:57 Tryptophan and 5htp- can it help you sleep 26:14 Other things that can help women in perimenopause and menopause improve their sleep 30:00 Darkness and sleep 31:32 How napping affects sleep 32:18 Shift workers and sleep 36:00 Cortisol and blood sugar in relation to sleep 37:52 Sleep apnea 39:29 Monitoring our sleep with apps and other technology 42:38 The Mediterranean diet- ranked #1
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Episode #32: Intermittent Fasting in Perimenopause and Menopause with Dr. Mindy Pelz
08 Jan 2021
00:49:55
In this interview, Andrea Donsky, co-founder of Morphus for menopause, interviews Dr. Mindy Pelz, best-selling author, educator, speaker, podcast host, chiropractor, health coach, and the founder of The Reset Academy. They dive deep into how, when, and why intermittent fasting works. Dr. Pelz also shares the many health benefits of intermittent fasting, especially in menopause.
0:00 Introduction 00:42 About Dr. Mindy Pelz 3:55 Definition of intermittent fasting 6:25 The right amount of time to intermittent fast to get results 8:16 Autophagy- what is it? 9:51 How to go from 13-14 hours intermittent fasting to 17-18 hours 11:25 Research on metabolic switching 12:30 What does Mindy do 14:20 What does nonfasting mean 16:11 What is an intermittent fasting lifestyle 18:04 Genetics and intermittent fasting 20:28 What we can and can’t consume when doing intermittent fasting 23:13 Ketones, ketosis, and intermittent fasting 24:46 What home devices can we use for measurements 27:09 Blood sugar regulation 29:26 How important is hydration during intermittent fasting 31:27 What type of water should we drink 33:25 Menopause and intermittent fasting 36:52 Sleep and intermittent fasting 37:40 Who shouldn’t do intermittent fasting 39:11 What is the dutch test, and what are other tests we should consider approaching our 40’s 42:03 Mindy’s final thoughts 43:34 Programs and groups offered by Dr. Mindy Pelz 44:41 What does metabolically fit mean
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Episode #31: Improving Menopause Symptoms
17 Dec 2020
00:38:38
In this interview, Andrea Donsky, co-founder of Morphus for menopause, interviews Dr. Michelle Gordon, a board-certified general surgeon, fitness enthusiast, healthy food advocate, and the founder of the podcast the menopause movement on how to improve menopause symptoms. Dr. Michelle Gordon shares what she discovered after experiencing menopause symptoms herself. Dr. Gordon explains the direct correlation between nutrition, the right kind of foods, exercise, and menopause. She also talks about her Meno System program that helps women in menopause.
Website: https://www.drmichellegordon.com/
00:00 Introduction to Dr.Michelle Gordon 00:18 About Dr. Michelle Gordon 3:39 Dr. Michelle Gordon’s perspective on menopause 4:22 How much time is spent learning about menopause in medical school in the US 5:49 The reluctance to speak openly about menopause 7:35 Nutrition and menopause 10:07 Dr.Michelle Gordon's Meno System program 12:28 The changes women experience in menopause 14:35 Dr.Michelle Gordon's favorite foods to support menopause 16:11 Exercise and Menopause 18:48 Foods that have a negative impact on our body and brain especially in menopause 22:39 Blood sugar regulation 24:46 Each one of us is unique 28:35 Tips on resetting your mood 30:25 Nourishing our adrenals 33:04 Final thoughts
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Episode #30: Balancing Blood Sugar with Dr. Steven Masley
In this video, Andrea Donsky, nutritionist, menopause researcher and menopause educator, and co-founder of Morphus, interviews Dr. Steven Masley, a physician, nutritionist, trained chef, author, and the creator of the #1 health program for Public Television, 30 Days to a Younger Heart. He shares how high blood sugar is the #1 cause of weight gain, dementia and diabetes, insulin resistance, and the negative effects and specifically what diet and foods we should and should not eat to help balance our blood sugar.
A1C Blood Test - measures your average blood sugar levels
00:23 About Dr. Steven Masley 1:15 Why it’s important to balance your blood sugar in perimenopause and menopause? 2:00 Type 3 diabetes 3:30 Insulin resistance and the negative effects 4:53 Can you have both type 2 and type 3 diabetes? 5:40 How do we know if our blood sugar is not balanced? 7:09 Heart Disease and blood sugar 7:40 What you can do to help balance your blood sugar 9:57 How does Exercise control blood sugar? 11:01 Other reasons why when we are in perimenopause and menopause our body can’t handle sugar? 13:19 is a paleo or keto diet good options to help balance blood sugar? 15:36 Do legumes (peas, beans, lentils) help balance blood sugar? 17:29 Soy and blood sugar 20:23 Blood sugar and white potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, beets, and corn 23:52 The right oil 24:30 Intermittent fasting and its effect on blood sugar 27:07 What is the right way to intermittent fast? 30:55 How to know if what we’re doing is working? 31:57 Dr. Masley’s final thoughts
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Ep #157: How to Reset Anxiety in Perimenopause and Menopause with Dr. Melissa Sonners
01 Aug 2025
00:58:30
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or not like yourself as you navigate perimenopause or menopause? You’re not alone, and you don’t need another complicated “to-do” to add to your plate. In this episode of Menopause Reimagined, Andrea Donsky, host Andrea Donsky, nutritionist, published menopause researcher, menopause educator, and co-founder of WeAreMorphus.com, chats with Dr. Melissa Sonners, a chiropractor and mind-body alignment expert, to talk about simple, science-backed tools you can use in the micro-moments of your day to calm anxiety, regulate your nervous system, and reconnect with your true self.
We cover:
Why anxiety and stress are so common (and often worse) during perimenopause and menopause.
The real reason you wake up between 2–4 AM and what to do about it.
How to use “microdosing” self-care: 30-second tools you can fit into a busy life.
The power of brainwaves (theta, alpha, and beta waves), nervous system alignment, and why tapping into and listening to your intuition can be a secret weapon.
Easy, practical ways to build more play, joy, and calm into your day without adding another task to your checklist.
How supplements and lifestyle changes can work together to help you sleep, manage stress, and feel more like yourself.
Whether you’re struggling with anxiety for the first time or your old symptoms are ramping up, this conversation is packed with actionable tips and fresh perspectives. If you’re looking for real, accessible support for your mind and body in midlife, this episode is for you.
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Episode #29: Why Detoxification is The Key to Menopause Relief
03 Dec 2020
00:34:48
In this episode, Andrea Donsky interviews Debi Haryett, a Nutritionist and Menopause Expert. They discuss the enormous impact detoxication can have when it comes to our overall health, alleviating menopause symptoms, and estrogen. Debi also explains what our detoxification organs are, and simple ways including food and supplements to detox our bodies.
00:43 Why it’s important to detox our body in perimenopause and menopause & the benefits 9:56 Detoxing doesn’t stop at menopause 12:45 Our detoxification organs 16:39 Simple ways to detox 22:34 Supplements to help detoxify our body
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Episode #28: Symptoms of Male Menopause with Bryce Wylde
26 Nov 2020
00:10:51
In this podcast, Andrea Donsky interviews Bryce Wylde, a leading functional-medicine expert, where they discuss andropause or male menopause. They delve into common symptoms of male menopause-like erectile dysfunction, weight gain, depression, and low testosterone.
00:48 Male menopause 1:20 The difference between men and women and menopause 2:18 Male Menopause symptoms 3:20 Hormones and genetics for men and women 6:09 What symptoms women should look out for when it comes to the men in their life
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Episode #27: Meditation, Mindfulness and Conscious Living
22 Nov 2020
00:31:16
Andrea Donsky interviews Lisa Borden and David Newton from The Akira Concept. They discuss conscious living, understanding what mindfulness means and how it benefits our overall health and wellness. They delve into meditation, the difficulty many people face when trying to meditate, and the Akira Concept of unmediation, adding movement to mediation. Finally, they share how integrating both can help people achieve wellness intelligence.
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1:00 What is The Akira Concept 1:55 What is wellness intelligence 2:58 Understanding mindfulness and its impact on our life 6:17 How to apply mindfulness to our daily life 8:08 Meditation vs unmeditation 11:54 Tips to improve our mood, relax and minimize anxiety in perimenopause and menopause 15:52 Examples of mindfulness and changing bad habits 18:45 About David Newton and his background 20:33 How David has impacted Lisa Borden’s life 25:20 A workbook to guide you towards achieving wellness intelligence.
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