Women Mastering Midlife

In this must-listen episode of Women Mastering Midlife, host Victoria Byrd sits down with Dr. Lisa Moore, DPT, to unpack the often-overlooked topic of bone health in perimenopause and menopause. Together, they explore the critical connection between estrogen and osteoporosis, the surprising risks of low BMI, and why midlife is the perfect time to start strength training—not just to build muscle, but to protect your bones, prevent f...

Your thyroid may be small, but it plays a mighty role in your midlife health. From energy and mood to metabolism, hair, skin, and even heart health; this butterfly-shaped gland has an outsized influence on how you feel day to day. Yet for many women, thyroid issues are often dismissed as just “getting older” or blamed on perimenopause and menopause.

In this episode of Women Mastering Midlife, Victoria sits down with Dr. Rashmi R...

In this heartfelt episode of Women Mastering Midlife, host Victoria Byrd welcomes fertility and life coach Abbe Feder, founder of InCircle Fertility and host of the Women's Wellness with Abbe Feder podcast. Together, they explore the deeply emotional and often invisible journey of infertility, IVF, midlife motherhood, and the identity shifts that come with them.

From the raw reality of eight IVF rounds and an ectopic pregnancy t...

In this soul-stirring episode of Women Mastering Midlife, I sit down with transformational speaker, spiritual teacher, and author Elaine Glass to discuss the profound healing power of getting quiet. Elaine shares the story behind her book Get Quiet, how a chance encounter with a labyrinth changed her life, and why silence is the missing ingredient so many midlife women are seeking.

We explore how stress, over-productivity, and peopl...

In this powerful episode of Women Mastering Midlife, Victoria Byrd sits down with Dr. Nadine Macaluso; licensed marriage and family therapist, trauma bonding and narcissistic abuse expert, and author of the memoir Run Like Hell: A Therapist’s Guide to Recognizing, Escaping, and Healing from Trauma Bonds. You may recognize her as the former wife of the infamous “Wolf of Wall Street,” but today, Nadine is rewriting the narrative by h...

Is pellet hormone therapy safe? Why isn’t it FDA-approved? And why is there so much controversy surrounding it?

In this episode of Women Mastering Midlife, Victoria Byrd, RPh, dives deep into the nuances of pellet hormone therapy with Christine Farrell, MSN, FNP-C- an integrative hormone specialist with over 20 years of experience. Christine shares her clinical insights and personal journey with hormone replacement, explains the sci...

Are you waking up at 3 a.m. and can’t fall back asleep? Tossing, turning, and wondering if it’s your hormones or just aging? In this essential episode of Women Mastering Midlife, host Victoria Byrd talks with Dr. Andrea Matsumura, a board-certified sleep medicine physician, internist, and Menopause Society-certified practitioner, about the unique sleep struggles women face in perimenopause and menopause and how to actually fix them...

In this spirited and insightful episode, Victoria Byrd welcomes the powerhouse trio behind The Dusty Muffins podcast: Dr. Aoife O’Sullivan, Dr. Rebbecca Hertel, and Dr. Christine Hart Kress. These certified menopause practitioners—and self-declared “Menno Besties”—share their journey from training and clinical collaboration to launching one of the most refreshing, no-holds-barred podcasts in the menopause space.

Together, they t...

In this electrifying episode of Women Mastering Midlife, Victoria Byrd sits down with filmmaker, photographer, and punk rock truth-teller Alicia J. Rose, the force behind the upcoming documentary Menopunks. What starts as a conversation about the personal and political impacts of hormone therapy quickly evolves into a raw, radical takedown of the broken systems that have failed women for decades.

Alicia shares the origin story behin...

In this episode of Women Mastering Midlife, host Victoria Byrd sits down with Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple- exercise scientist, researcher, and truth-teller in the crowded world of wellness advice for a powerful, no-nonsense conversation about fitness, fat loss, protein, hormones, and everything in between for midlife women.

Dr. Colenso-Semple helps demystify the noise around social media trends and wellness fads. Together, they ex...

Could the key to protecting women's brains during menopause already exist and be overlooked for decades?

In this groundbreaking episode, I sit down with Dr. Rhonda Voskuhl, UCLA neurologist and internationally recognized researcher, to explore the powerful link between estrogen, menopause, and cognitive health. Dr. Voskuhl breaks down her decades of research on sex differences in neurological disease and the role of estriol, a lesse...

In this inspiring episode of Women Mastering Midlife, host Victoria Byrd welcomes Sharon Macy — motivational speaker, content creator, and host of the globally ranked podcast Mom to More. Sharon shares her journey from two decades as a stay-at-home mom to becoming a celebrated podcaster and community builder.

Together, Victoria and Sharon dive into the often invisible value of motherhood, reframing career "pauses" as strat...

Today on Women Mastering Midlife, I’m joined by Annie Evans- entrepreneur, single mom, skincare expert, and all-around powerhouse, for a refreshingly real conversation about navigating life after divorce, building a thriving business, and embracing self-care and community during the midlife years. Annie shares how she went from reluctant business owner to founder of two successful locations and her own skincare line, all while rais...

In this empowering episode of Women Mastering Midlife, Victoria Byrd, RPh, dives into one of the most underrated minerals for women in perimenopause and menopause: magnesium.

Often overlooked, magnesium plays a critical role in hormone balance, sleep quality, mood regulation, muscle function, and more. But not all magnesium is created equal—and the form you choose can make a big difference in how you feel.

Join Victoria as sh...

In this episode of Women Mastering Midlife, Victoria Byrd, licensed pharmacist and integrative women’s health coach, breaks down everything you need to know about creatine supplementation for women over 40.

Once known only for “muscle bros,” creatine is now backed by solid research for its benefits in muscle preservation, cognitive function, bone density, and energy—especially during perimenopause and menopause.

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Welcome to a special Ask Me Anything (AMA) episode of Women Mastering Midlife with your host, Victoria Byrd, pharmacist, certified menopause practitioner, and integrative health coach. In this milestone episode, Victoria reflects on her journey from pharmacy to midlife coaching and answers your most frequently asked questions about navigating the menopause transition.

Tune in as she unpacks powerful and practical advice around:

In today’s empowering episode of Women Mastering Midlife, I sat down with Elana Broitman, author of the groundbreaking graphic novel Holy Menopause! Adventures of a Middle-Aged Superheroine. Elana shares how she turned the often-overlooked midlife experience into a vibrant, hilarious, and deeply relatable story, redefining menopause not as a limitation, but as a superpower. We dive into how her character Mina reclaims her voice, st...

Welcome to Season 2 of Women Mastering Midlife! In this special episode, I’m reflecting on one full year of podcasting: 53 episodes filled with powerful conversations, expert interviews, personal stories, and important truths about navigating midlife. From tackling perimenopause and menopause care to rebuilding identity during major life transitions, this community has grown stronger with every listen.

Today, I’m keeping it short an...

In this heartfelt solo episode, Victoria wraps up Mental Health Awareness Month with a powerful conversation about the invisible mental load so many midlife women silently carry. From managing family schedules, emotional labor, aging parents, and career shifts,  all while navigating perimenopause and hormonal changes — it's no wonder we feel anxious, exhausted, and overwhelmed.

Victoria dives deep into how constant low-grade stress ...