In this interview, Andrea Donsky, nutritionist, published menopause researcher, menopause educator, and co-founder of WeAreMorphus.com, speaks with Dr. Sarah Wilson, ND, from Advanced Women's Health. She combines research-backed expertise with naturopathic medicine to help women optimize their health. A mother of two, she specializes in treating the root causes of hormone-related health issues.
Topics covered:
- The seven root causes of disease, their impact on menopause symptoms, and why focusing on those areas will help you feel like yourself again.
- How insulin resistance affects hot flashes and night sweats.
- Understanding blood sugar testing and personalized solutions.
- Special considerations for women with PCOS entering menopause.
- Practical tips for managing insulin resistance naturally.
- Why traditional hormone-only approaches may not be enough.
- The connection between brain health and hormone response.
- Addressing nutrient deficiencies, especially vitamin D, B12, iron, and magnesium.
- Inflammation's relationship to aches and pains, rashes, and mood symptoms.
- Testing options available in the US and Canada for a comprehensive health assessment.
- The truth about intermittent fasting during menopause.
- Resources for finding healthcare providers who understand menopause.
Links mentioned:
NEW PCOS Survey: https://forms.gle/cTs9QZzHe1CpTqU6A
For finding providers: menopause.org & wakeherup.co
Dr. Sarah Wilson's Practice: https://www.advancedwomenshealth.ca/
Book: Finally Lose It: A Professional Woman’s Guide to Stop Dieting, Fix Your Hormones, and Overcome Weight Loss Resistance by Dr. Sarah Wilson, ND: https://amzn.to/4jpTM9e
Why You Should Test Your Iron Levels in Menopause with Dr. Christy Sutton: https://youtu.be/spgb4KkeLdA
Dr. Thomas Perls on Longevity Tips from Studying Centenarians https://youtu.be/BV1Ba3B_PEI
Support our SPONSORS:
CODE MORPHUS:
- BEAM Minerals https://bit.ly/43MrfFL
- EnergyBits https://bit.ly/49f05YV
- Jaspr https://bit.ly/3C1n9hq
- Timeline https://bit.ly/4jIK1mR
- Livon https://bit.ly/3S6JfDS
CODE MORPHUS15:
- Oxford Healthspan https://bit.ly/4kzl3qR
- Qualia https://bit.ly/42mtvmx
- MyVitalC https://bit.ly/3EQ9bAf
FOLLOW US:
▸ TIKTOK | @andreadonsky & @wearemorphus
▸ Instagram | @wearemorphus & @andreadonsky
▸ Facebook | /wearemorphus
DISCLAIMER: This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or healthcare provider. This podcast contains affiliate links from which Morphus will receiv...
Popular Podcasts
On Purpose with Jay Shetty
I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!
Crime Junkie
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.
Ridiculous History
History is beautiful, brutal and, often, ridiculous. Join Ben Bowlin and Noel Brown as they dive into some of the weirdest stories from across the span of human civilization in Ridiculous History, a podcast by iHeartRadio.