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August 17, 2025 47 mins
In this episode of You Are Not Broken, Dr. Kelly Casperson recaps the recent FDA event dedicated to women’s health, spotlighting the critical role of hormones like testosterone and estrogen. She shares key insights from expert panels, explains why better education and prescribing practices are urgently needed among physicians, and reveals exciting details about her upcoming book on menopause. Kelly also explores the mental health impact of hormonal changes during perimenopause and offers a preview of her nationwide book tour aimed at rewriting the conversation around midlife health. Key Takeaways The You Are Not Broken podcast has surpassed 4 million downloads. The FDA event brought women’s health—and hormones—into the spotlight. There is a critical need for female-dose testosterone to be recognized and approved. Changing outdated prescribing habits is key to improving women’s health care. Hormones are powerful tools for preventing disease and improving quality of life. Menopause and hormonal health education remain dangerously underrepresented in medicine. Kelly’s upcoming book aims to bust myths and empower women with facts. Her book tour will bring this conversation to cities across the country. Hormonal changes in perimenopause can drive significant mental health challenges. Advocacy for women’s hormone therapy is essential for better health outcomes. Preorder my Next Book⁠⁠⁠ share this episode, and leave a review to help others find this important work. Let's stop leaving women out of the conversation—especially when it comes to sex, health, and healing. Listen to my Tedx Talk: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Why we need adult sex ed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Take my Adult Sex Ed Master Class:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Interested in my sexual health and hormone clinic? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Waitlist is open⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thanks to our sponsor ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Midi Women's Health⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Designed by midlife experts, delivered by experienced clinicians, covered by insurance.Midi is the first virtual care clinic made exclusively for women 40+. Evidence-based treatments. Personalized midlife care.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.joinmidi.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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