Everyday Wellness: Midlife Hormones, Menopause, and Science for Women 35+
Looking for the latest strategies for dealing with menopause, hormones and midlife health issues? You're in the right place! Cynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner, host of the Everyday Wellness podcast, author and international speaker, with over 15 million views for her second TEDx talk (Intermittent Fasting: Transformational Technique). With over 25 years experience in health and wellness, Cynthia is a globally recognized expert in perimenopause/menopause and intermittent fasting, and has been featured on ABC, FOX5, KTLA, CW, Medium, Entrepreneur, and The Megyn Kelly Show. Her mission is to help empower women to live their most optimal lives in perimenopause and beyond.
Episodes
February 11, 2026 • 56 mins
Welcome to Part 1 of our special bone health mini-series, featuring Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein, Dr. Jessica Shepherd, personal trainer Debra Atkinson, and PhD researcher Dr. Darren Candow.
In this episode, we discuss the impact of contraceptive use on bone health, especially in young women, and explore how underfueling and relative energy deficiency can contribute to serious bone health issues early in life. We highlight the strong con...
Mark as Played
February 9, 2026 • 68 mins
Today, I have the privilege of connecting with Dr. Sara Gottfried! Dr. Sara is a board-certified physician who graduated from Harvard and MIT. She practices evidence-based, integrative, precision, and functional medicine. She is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Integrative Medicine and Nutritional Sciences at Thomas Jefferson University and Director of Precision Medicine at the Marcus Institute of Integrative Hea...
Mark as Played
February 7, 2026 • 74 mins
I am delighted to welcome Dr. Andy Galpin today. He is a scientist and tenured professor with a PhD in Human Bioenergetics and an MS in Human Movement Sciences. He has spent the last 20 years focusing on the science and practice of enhancing human performance, in all its forms. He coaches some of the world’s highest performers, helping them fulfill their true potential.
In our conversation, we dive into women’s health during peri...
Mark as Played
We have another short and sweet episode today where I answer questions from listeners in a long-form format.
In this episode, we’re focusing on Urolithin A. Stay tuned for more!
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:
An introduction to Urolithin A and what it is
A broader role of Urolithin A beyond being “just another supplement.”
The gradual decline in cellular energy production that occurs with aging
30–40% of...
Mark as Played
Today, I am thrilled to connect with nurse practitioner, Dr. Lisa Chism. Lisa is the Clinical Director of the Oakland Macomb Center for Breast Health in Michigan. She has over 25 years of experience, specializing in breast health, menopause, sexual health, and breast cancer survivorship. She is also an author and a faculty member at a local university.
In our conversation, we discuss the breast cancer risk for women with dense bre...
Mark as Played
February 2, 2026 • 62 mins
Step into the world of metabolic health and fasting as we embark on a captivating journey with the renowned Canadian clinical educator, Megan Ramos!
In an era when chronic illness and obesity have become alarmingly prevalent, and dieting has become a lifelong struggle for many, Megan is on a mission to revolutionize our understanding of metabolic health. Known for her expertise in therapeutic fasting and low-carb diets, she co-fou...
Mark as Played
Today, I am delighted to welcome Dr. Karan Rajan, a gastroenterologist, author, and one of the most prominent health and science creators on social media, with a large and engaged social media following.
In our discussion today, we delve into the evolution of fiber, exploring it as a previously overlooked micronutrient, and discussing its chemistry, biology, and the roles of fiber polyphenols, prebiotics, and GLP-1s. We look at sa...
Mark as Played
January 29, 2026 • 22 mins
We have another short-form, live YouTube episode today, where I dive into questions from listeners.
Recently, the most frequently asked questions have been about cholesterol, likely because I often reference my podcast series with Dr. Tom Dayspring, a renowned lipidologist and menopause expert.
Join me today to clear away some more of the confusion surrounding cholesterol.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:
Why comprehensive ...
Mark as Played
I am honored to connect with Dr. Neil Nathan today. Dr. Nathan has been practicing medicine for over 50 years. He is board-certified in family medicine and pain management, a founding diplomat of the American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine, and a founding member of the International Society for Environmentally Acquired Illness. He is also a published author and has recently released an updated and expanded version of his bo...
Mark as Played
January 26, 2026 • 67 mins
I am excited to connect with Dr. Lara Briden today! She is one of my favorite naturopathic doctors and the author of the bestselling books Period Repair Manual and Hormone Repair Manual. She has 25 years of experience in women's health, and she currently has consulting rooms in Christchurch, New Zealand, where she treats women with PCOS, PMS, endometriosis, perimenopause, and many other hormone- and period-related health problems.
...
Mark as Played
Today, I’m honored to connect with Jerry Wise, a leading voice in family systems and self-differentiation. With over 45 years of experience healing adults from narcissistic, dysfunctional, and emotionally immature family systems, Jerry’s work guides people out of lifelong patterns of guilt, shame, and emotional enmeshment so they can finally live as their true selves.
This episode is not about telling anyone what they should do wi...
Mark as Played
Today, we have another episode in the YouTube series where I answer listeners’ questions from the Everyday Wellness Podcast and my private free Facebook group, The Midlife Pause/Cynthia Thurlow.
We’re continuing the conversation around hair loss today. In the last episode, we covered some common causes of hair loss. In this episode, we discuss how nutrition can either positively or negatively affect it. Some familiar themes come u...
Mark as Played
Today, I’m thrilled to welcome Meghan Rabbitt as my guest. Meghan is an award-winning journalist and the author of The New Rules of Women's Health: Your Guide to Thriving at Every Age. She specializes in women’s health and wellness, and her work has appeared in several national publications, including Oprah Daily, Prevention, Maria Shriver's Sunday Paper, and others.
Meghan is known for translating and clarifying complex medical ...
Mark as Played
January 19, 2026 • 58 mins
I am delighted and honored to interview Dr. Lisa Mosconi today. She is an Associate Professor of Neuroscience in neurology and radiology at Cornell Medicine and Director of the Women's BRAIN Initiative and the Alzheimer's Prevention Clinic at Weill Cornell Medicine, New York Presbyterian Hospital. She is also a globally acclaimed neuroscientist with a Ph.D. in neuroscience and nuclear medicine and the author of the New York Times b...
Mark as Played
I’m delighted to welcome Dr. Doug Lucas today for the second episode of a two-part masterclass on bone health. He is double board-certified as both an orthopedic surgeon and an osteoporosis specialist, and he is on a mission to prove to the world that osteoporosis is both preventable and reversible.
We continue our conversation, discussing bone health issues and diving into standards of care for osteopenia and osteoporosis. Dr. Do...
Mark as Played
Today, I answer the next round of listener questions, both from the podcast and those I’ve been asked to address more personally on YouTube.
Join me for this episode, where we dive into an honest and authentic exploration through the lens of traditional, allopathic medicine, of why women lose their hair during perimenopause and menopause.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:
Why hair loss is often multifactorial and requires a c...
Mark as Played
Today, I am honored to welcome my personal trainer, Linda Alexander, as my guest. Linda has been training middle-aged and older women almost exclusively for the last decade of the 40 years she has spent in personal training.
In our conversation, we explore the challenges of training middle-aged women. Linda highlights the importance of strength training over cardiovascular exercise, and we discuss the way my elementary school phys...
Mark as Played
January 12, 2026 • 70 mins
I am thrilled to have Dr. Ken Berry joining me on the podcast for the third time today. He was with me before on episodes 111 and 139.
Dr. Berry is a physician, best-selling author, and passionate health advocate with a no-nonsense approach to health and wellness. He has been practicing at the Berry Clinics since 2003 and is an active community member. He has written two books, Lies My Doctor Told Me and the recently published Kic...
Mark as Played
Today, I am thrilled to connect with Dr. Kellyann Niotis, a fellowship-trained preventive neurologist specializing in risk reduction strategies for neurodegenerative disorders. Dr. Niotis completed her medical internship and neurology residency at New York-Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center. She is passionate about preventive neurology, especially as it relates to advocacy, policy changes, and improving access to care and ed...
Mark as Played
January 8, 2026 • 16 mins
We have another Midlife Minute episode today, dedicated to a single theme, where I answer listener questions one at a time in a concise and focused format.
Join me today as we dive into HRT and sleep issues.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:
How persistent vasomotor symptoms can continue to disrupt sleep, even once hormone levels are optimized
Different types of hormones and delivery methods can impact sleep quality.
...
Mark as Played
Popular Podcasts
Two Guys (Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers). Five Rings (you know, from the Olympics logo). One essential podcast for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. Bowen Yang (SNL, Wicked) and Matt Rogers (Palm Royale, No Good Deed) of Las Culturistas are back for a second season of Two Guys, Five Rings, a collaboration with NBC Sports and iHeartRadio. In this 15-episode event, Bowen and Matt discuss the top storylines, obsess over Italian culture, and find out what really goes on in the Olympic Village.
Listen to the latest news from the 2026 Winter Olympics.
The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina are here and have everyone talking. iHeartPodcasts is buzzing with content in honor of the XXV Winter Olympics We’re bringing you episodes from a variety of iHeartPodcast shows to help you keep up with the action. Follow Milan Cortina Winter Olympics so you don’t miss any coverage of the 2026 Winter Olympics, and if you like what you hear, be sure to follow each Podcast in the feed for more great content from iHeartPodcasts.
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.