This Is Perimenopause: Menopause, Perimenopause and Women's Health in Midlife

This Is Perimenopause: Menopause, Perimenopause and Women's Health in Midlife

Each episode will share life stories and expert insight into women's perimenopause and menopause journey in midlife, where suffering is optional Menopause isn't the end, it's just the beginning. Hosts Michelle and Mikelle are on a mission to help others be better informed than they were when they started their perimenopause journeys. The podcast is a blend of health, education, mindset, and personal growth. Michelle and Mikelle, along with their guests, are sharing real-life stories and expert advice to help you navigate perimenopause, menopause and beyond.

Episodes

November 26, 2025 34 mins

From declining libido to painful sex, many women struggle silently with menopause-related sexual issues. They may feel embarrassed, ashamed, or simply unsure where to turn for help. In this episode, Nurse Clinician Jeanne Lefebvre, a specialist in women's sexual health at Coral, sheds light on the myriad factors - both physical and psychological - that can affect midlife sexual health. M...

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Social media is flooded with nutrition advice that changes faster than your perimenopause symptoms. Every influencer has a different magic bullet - from eliminating entire food groups to expensive supplements that promise to "balance your hormones." The noise is overwhelming, especially when you're already struggling with brain fog, weight gain, and exhaustion, only to be told the answer...

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    When it comes to topics fueling debates in the menopause world right now, testosterone is the ultimate lightning rod. In this episode, we dive deep into the often misunderstood world of testosterone for women with Coral's Medical Director, Dr. Ariane Ouellet-Decoste and Coral Co-Founder and CEO, Fiona Lake Waslander.

    With so much conflic...

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    In this mind-blowing conversation, Dr. Daiana Castleman discusses the critical aspects of heart health for women navigating menopause. The discussion covers the importance of understanding cholesterol levels, the role of statins in managing heart health, and the unique cardiovascular risks women face. Dr. Castleman emphasizes the significance of prevention, regular testing, and lifestyle...

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    Running on autopilot? Constantly giving to everyone else while neglecting your own needs? Feeling disconnected from yourself? Welcome to our world! And unfortunately, the place where so many of us live. 


    Until now.


    Meet Dr. Kristine Laderoute, a clinical psychologist with ov...

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    Dealing with crippling uncontrollable rage, anxiety, and crushing depression? Feeling like you're completely falling apart and your doctor's solution is to just ‘manage your stress’? Not sure if what you're experiencing is depression, perimenopause, or something else entirely?


    You're not losing your mind, you're not broken, and you'r...

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    In the second part of this incredible episode with Master’s level clinician and eating disorder specialist, we dive even deeper into how disordered eating shows up in ways we never expected – especially during the hormonal chaos of midlife.


    In this episode, you'll discover:

    • Why "clean eating" (clinically called orthorexia) is becoming ...
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    Think eating disorders only affect teenagers? Think again. What if we told you that the food rules, exercise obsessions, and body struggles you're experiencing during perimenopause might actually be disordered eating in disguise?


    Meet Kyla Fox, a Master's level clinician and eating disorder specialist who's spent 20 years revolutioni...

    We learned so much in Season 2 from so many incredible experts, here are just a few of the mic drop moments that every woman deserves to know:


    • Giving your body what it needs to function optimally and lose weight with Gina Livy.
    • You DO NOT need testing to be prescribed MHT with Dr...
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     What Would Dr. Premji Do?


    Before menopause was having a moment, before celebrities were talking about it, before it was cool - Dr. Shafeena Premji was already deep in the trenches helping women navigate perimenopause, menopause and postmenopause.


    As one of Canada's earliest certified menopause practitioners (2015) and a board member of the Canadian Menopause Society, s...

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    We refuse to play by rules written by an industry that sees dollar signs in our self-doubt. We're breaking up with the lie that our worth diminishes with each birthday candle, and we're here for the rebellion. In today's episode we're flipping the script on society's ridiculous beauty standards.


    Meet Andrea Claire, makeup artist and ...

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    Ever wonder why you keep repeating the same relationship patterns? Why you apologize for everything, even when it's not your fault? Or why you logically understand what needs to change but emotionally can't get there?


    Dr. Justine Corry, trauma-informed relationship coach and former clinical psychologist, explains why this happens - a...

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    The OG menopause trailblazer is back on The TIP Podcast to share what she’s been up to. And she’s been busy. In the last year Shirley Weir has launched a new platform called The Nest, a soft place for Menopause Chicks to land and her Facebook group hit 59,0000 members.


    Shirley worked with the Women’s Health Research Network in BC to...

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    Sex used to be fun. Now it's either painful, non-existent, or something you do because you feel like you should. Your body doesn't feel like yours anymore, and you're honestly starting to wonder if this is just what happens when you hit midlife.


    Dr. Arielle Buch-Frohlich hears this exact story all the time in her Toronto practice. Sh...

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    Today’s question for Dr. Sarah Shaw is:


    Are there other reasons to take hormone therapy besides the approved list?


    In this episode, you'll discover:

    • Hormone therapy is not a panacea and requires a nuanced approach
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    Each episode will share life stories and expert insight into women's health and your perimenopause and menopause journey.


    **Correction**  Dr. Jen mentions a breast cancer risk of 8/1,000 in this episode; she meant 8/10,000.

     

    "Vaginal estrogen should just be over the counter at this point," says Dr. Jennifer Zelovitzky. This is just one of the many facts she shares that'll cha...

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    Today’s question for Dr. Amy Louis Bayliss is: I have heard about testosterone replacement for women. What is it for?

    In this Lume Minute, you'll discover:

    • The truth about testosterone research
    • Testosterone's role in libido
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    Each episode will share life stories and expert insight into women's health and your perimenopause and menopause journey.


    Today we’re talking about something we all do but rarely discuss: pooping. In this episode, pelvic floor physiotherapist Aliya Dhalla helps us unclench and get real about bowel health.


    From constipation confes...

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    Today’s question for Dr. Woganee Filate from one of our listeners is, why can't I sleep anymore? Why don't I sleep through the night? Why am I waking at 3 a.m. all the time?


    In this Lume Minute, you'll discover:

    • The variety of symptoms
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    Each episode will share life stories and expert insight into women's health and your perimenopause and menopause journey.


    "It's not just about HRT or not...it's about realizing that the landscape has changed, and the playbook has changed. Full stop." 


    Powerful words from Dr. Kirsten Smith set the stage for an enlightening conversation about what women really need during the menopause transition. Drawing on her extensive...

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