The Menopause Disruptor Podcast
Welcome to The Menopause Disruptor Podcast, I’m your host, Mary Lee, a compassionate Menopause Doula and Licensed Menopause Champion in partnership with The Menopause Expert Group. My mission is to challenge outdated narratives around menopause. The menopausal transition is a natural phase of life that deserves to be embraced, not stigmatized. Reflecting on my own encounters with the lack gap in female hormonal health and leaning in on my experience in science communication and public relations practitioner, I decided the time is now to rewrite the script and bring truth and reliable resources to the forefront. In each episode, I tackle taboo topics and disrupt the status quo on how we think, act, and treat menopause - peri to post. Join me in these informative conversations, either alone or with credible guest experts, as I dive into real, raw, and relatable discussions surrounding the mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of aging. It’s time to reclaim our voices and advocate for our health with confidence. Midlife should be the best life, and it will be!
Episodes
Today's episode features Dr. Sara Tariq, an internal medicine physician at Northern Virginia Family Practice with over two decades of clinical experience.
Dr. Tariq is a dedicated advocate for systemic transformation within healthcare, passionately addressing inequities and fostering cultural shifts through relationship-centered care, leadership development and active community engagement.
Dr. Tariq discusses the challenges of ...
In this episode host Mary breaks down the misconception that menopause is merely about hot flashes and mood swings and emphasizes the importance of bone, brain, and heart health during this life phase. The role of estrogen goes beyond reprdocutive health, and its decline can have serious physiological impacts if left uncheck.
Drawing up insights from prominent researchers and authors like Dr. Lisa Mosconi, Dr. Avrum Blooming, and D...
In this episode, Mary is joined by Sarah Ham, a mammography supervisor, medical radiography technologist, and yoga teacher with over two decades of experience in women's breast health.
Originally from the Comox Valley, Sarah moved to Burnaby after high school to attend BCIT for the medical radiography technology program and graduated in 1999. She then gained extensive experience working at Burnaby Hospital, Brooke Radiology, an...
In this episode, Mary welcomes Hannah Hembree Bell, an award-winning Austin family law attorney, mom of four, and founder and CEO of one of the fastest-growing family law firms in the United States, Hembree Bell Law.
Hannah shares her deeply personal journey of losing custody and financial ground in her own divorce. She transformed those hard-won lessons into a national community helping women prepare wisely for one of life's m...
In this episode, Mary is joined by Katie Beecher, a medical and spiritual intuitive, licensed professional counselor, and internationally recognized healer whose transformative work bridges science, intuition, and lived experience.
Katie shares her powerful journey from battling a life-threatening eating disorder at age 16 to becoming a celebrated healer with over 35 years of experience. The conversation explores how she discovered ...
In this groundbreaking episode of the Menopause Disruptor Podcast, host Mary Lee welcomes Dr. Betsy Greenleaf—the first woman in the United States to become board certified in urogynecology. Triple board certified in obstetrics and gynecology, female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery, and procedural medicine and aesthetics, Dr. Greenleaf is a true pioneer challenging outdated narratives in women's health.
With over 20 ...
In this Season 3 kick-off, Mary sits down with Elizabeth Katzman, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN) and founder of Strong Choices, to unpack the long-term impact of birth control on women’s health, the concept of “the pill hangover,” and holistic strategies for thriving through perimenopause and menopause.
Elizabeth shares her personal journey from attorney to FDN, and how her own family’s health challenges led her ...
Season 2 finale we kick off with a replay, a visit back to my first guest interview, the inaugral episode featuring Shannon Donahoe-Simpson.
Shannon is a cancer survivor and lifelong people pleaser who embarked on a transformative journey of radical self-acceptance, self-love, and self-responsibility. Her story highlights how she connected the dots between her trauma, health, and lifelong habits to find healing. Over time, she evol...
Today, we welcome Dr. Michelle Cromwell, founder of Sœur du Sol, for a deep and inspiring conversation about disrupting the menopause narrative around traditional and holistic medicine to support symptoms.
Dr. Michelle is a former C-suite executive and vice president in higher education, with over 18 years of experience as a professor, administrator, and leader. She holds a PhD in conflict analysis and resolution and has taught res...
In this episode, Mary sits down with Dr. Amy Day, a leading naturopathic doctor specializing in perimenopausal and menopausal health. Dr. Day shares her journey into the field, her passion for empowering women with education, and her commitment to providing holistic, individualized care.
Key Topics Discussed
- Understanding Perimenopause: Dr. Day explains the often-overlooked transition of perimenopause, highlighting the lack of ed...
In this episode of the Menopause Disruptor Podcast, host Mary delves deep into the intricate link between stress, gut health, and visceral belly fat as experienced during menopause.
Mary explains how chronic stress impacts gut microbiota, inflammation, and fat storage, and highlights the gut-brain axis's role in this process. She leans into the experts in the field include Dr. Tara Swart and Dr. Stacy Sims to explain why stres...
In this episode, Mary is joined by Dr. Aleece Fosnight a medical advisor at Aeroflow Urology and a board-certified physician assistant specializing in sexual medicine, women's health, and urology, who brings crucial insights about pelvic floor health and the safety of vaginal estrogen therapy.
Bottom Line Up Front: Urinary incontinence is common but not normal—it's treatable at any age. Vaginal estradiol is safe and effect...
In this transformative episode, Mary is joined by Bronwyn Schweigerdt, a licensed psychotherapist and anger expert who brings a revolutionary perspective to understanding emotions during menopause.
Bottom Line Up Front: Anger isn't the enemy—it's vital information that can guide you toward healing, especially during menopause when suppressed emotions from childhood resurface as your inner child demands attention and nurtur...
In this second episode of the Goddess Journey Meditation Series the focus is on reconnecting with oneself amidst the busyness of life.
Join host, Mary as she explores the importance of setting boundaries and practicing self-love, using meditation as a tool to nurture and protect one's energy. Inspired by the Archangel Fire Oracle cards and the divine feminine energy of Shekinah, the Archangel know as the Divine Mother, listener...
In this episode, Mary is joined by Sheri Jay, a specialized life coach who transforms the lives of neurodivergent individuals through her unique blend of neuroscience expertise and lived experience. Drawing from her own journey with brain injury, anxiety, and invisible disability, Sheri has developed innovative coaching methods that help clients embrace their strengths and thrive authentically.
The conversation explores the profound...
Join host Mary for the unveiling of a new meditation series, the Goddess Journey Meditation.
Recognizing the impact of stress on menopausal women and the importance of shifting from the sympathetic to the parasympathetic nervous system for healing, this series will be featured often alongside the regular guest interviews.
In this introduction to the series, Mary discusses the concept of rewiring the brain through simple breathwork an...
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In this episode, host Mary Lee explores the fasting mimicking diet with Renee Fitton, Director of Education and Healthcare Sales at ProLon. The conversations delves into the science behind mimicking the benefits of a water-only fast while still cons...
In this groundbreaking episode, Mary welcomes Dr. Sarah Daccarett, a revolutionary hormone and anti-aging expert who is boldly disrupting outdated norms around hormonal wellness. A former pathologist turned trailblazing biohacker, Dr. Sarah shares her incredible journey from her own postpartum struggles to creating Inner Balance, an innovative virtual clinic where personalized bioidentical hormones are transforming lives.
This conve...
In this episode, Mary is joined by Dr. William Davis, cardiologist and New York Times best selling author of Wheat Belly.
The conversations examines how modern wheat and microbiome disruptions influence women's health, from reproductive issues to menopause symptoms. Dr. Davis founder of Infinite Health, shares insights on how genetic changes in wheat, antibiotic use, and environmental toxins contribute to chronic health proble...
In this episode, host Mary Lee is joined by Dr. Shana Johnston, a family physician with over 25 years experience, to discuss the importance of investing in oneself for personal growth and holistic well-being.
Dr. Johnston has a vast medical background practicing in diverse settings, from rural towns to urban hospitals. Her journey has always been driven by a passion for holistic health and healing, blending traditional medicine wit...
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