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.

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Ep. 612 Why Perimenopause Affects More Than Your Cycle with Emily Sadri, NP | Menopause, Perimenopause, Estrogen

June 27, 2026 • 78 mins

Today, I am delighted to welcome Emily Sadri, a board-certified women’s health nurse practitioner and certified nurse-midwife, also trained in functional medicine. Emily is the founder of Aurelia Health, a private women’s health practice in the Van Aken district of Shaker Heights, Ohio, offering telehealth services specializing in hormone therapy and weight-loss support for women ages 35 to 55. As a leading hormone expe...

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Ep. 611 "What the Pill & Depo Do to Your Bones" | Menopause, Perimenopause, Bone Health

June 25, 2026 • 42 mins

Welcome to the latest Midlife Minute. Today, we’re discussing how oral contraceptives and Depo Provera can impact women’s bone health over time.Stay tuned as I walk you through the research, prescribing trends, and ways women can support their bone health. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: How peak bone mass in adolescence affects bone health later in life How oral contraceptives can interfere with the bone ...

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Ep. 610 Protein, Muscle, and Metabolic Health After Menopause with Craig Emmerich | Menopause, Perimenopause, Metabolic Health

June 24, 2026 • 57 mins

Today, I’m delighted to welcome Craig Emmerich as my guest. He's an electrical engineer and bestselling author who works closely with his wonderful wife, Maria. Craig has been following a keto diet for over 17 years and a carnivore diet for over six years to help him overcome chronic Lyme disease and inflammatory response syndrome. Focusing on the science of human nutrition, he has helped thousands of clients regain their hea...

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BONUS: Is Obesity Really Genetic? Debunking the Myths with Dr. Ken Berry

June 22, 2026 • 59 mins

I am delighted to have Dr. Ken Berry returning to the podcast for his fourth appearance today. He is a physician, bestselling author, and passionate advocate for health, known for his no-nonsense approach to wellness. Dr. Berry has practiced at the Berry Clinic since 2003 and is an active community member. He has a YouTube channel with more than 2 million subscribers- one of my favorite go-to resources for patients. In our d...

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Ep. 609 How Light Shapes Hormones, Sleep, and Metabolism with Dr. Catherine Clinton | Menopause, Perimenopause, Metabolic Health

June 20, 2026 • 64 mins

I’m delighted to connect with Dr. Catherine Clinton today. She’s a licensed naturopathic physician, author, and the Founder and Chair of the Quantum Biology Health Institute. With over 18 years of clinical and educational experience, she helps wellness seekers and healthcare practitioners understand health through a systems-based, quantum biology lens. Her work is dedicated to expanding our understanding of health by ho...

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Ep. 608 "Beyond Protein and Exercise" — What Actually Supports Muscle Growth in Midlife | Menopause, Perimenopause, Muscle Growth

June 18, 2026 • 44 mins

Welcome to the latest Midlife Minute. Today, we’re exploring the benefits of creatine monohydrate, essential aminos, grass-fed beef liver, and Yolked (fortotropin). I explain how these products work together, the importance of resistance training and hormone optimization as foundational factors in midlife, and how supplements fit in. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: The benefits of using creatine monohydrate when train...

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Ep. 607 How Connective Tissue Disorders Affect Women's Health with Dr. Linda Bluestein | Menopause, Perimenopause, Connective Tissue Health

June 17, 2026 • 60 mins

Today, I am thrilled to connect with Dr. Linda Bluestein, a board-certified anesthesiologist and integrative pain medicine physician specializing in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, hypermobility spectrum disorders, and related conditions, including POTS, mast cell activation, and chronic pain. In our discussion, we discuss the invisible illness problem and complex medical illnesses, and Dr. Bluestein shares how being diagnosed with EDS in...

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BONUS: Menopausal Toolkit: Heart, Brain and Hormonal Health with Dr. Deb Matthew

June 15, 2026 • 56 mins

I am delighted to have the privilege of reconnecting with Dr. Deb Matthew today. She joined me once before on Episode 259. She is a distinguished best-selling author, international speaker, and dedicated educator known as the Happy Hormone Doctor. Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of women in the United States, causing one of every 3.2 deaths among women annually. In our conversation today, Dr. Matthew and I de...

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Ep. 606 The Vagus Nerve's Role in Stress Resilience with Dr. Navaz Habib | Menopause, Perimenopause, Nervous System

June 13, 2026 • 66 mins

I am honored to connect with Dr. Navaz Habib today. He is the Vagus Nerve Doc, a bestselling author, and host of the Health Upgrade podcast. In our discussion today, we look at what it takes to upgrade the vagus nerve, exploring how it is regulated, the role of vagal tone, and how it can be damaged with chronic stress. We examine the impact of allostatic load and dysregulation, and how midlife physiology compels us to proactively ...

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Ep. 605 "What Happens When You Stop the Pill in Midlife?" | Oral Contraceptives, Menopause, Perimenopause, Hormones

June 11, 2026 • 37 mins

Welcome to the latest Midlife Minute. Today, I’m taking a closer look at oral contraceptive use in perimenopause and menopause, exploring how oral contraceptives work, how they suppress or blunt perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms, alter hormone signaling and testing, what women may experience when they stop taking them, and why the gut microbiome is an essential part of the conversation. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:...

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Ep. 604 “It’s Not Just Vitamin D!” – How Sunlight Supports Blood Pressure, Mood & Hormonal Health with Rowan Jacobsen | Perimenopause, Menopause, Sleep

June 10, 2026 • 57 mins

Today, I’m thrilled to connect with Rowan Jacobsen. Rowan writes about science, nature, and the world’s lesser-explored corners for publications including Harper’s, Outside, The Atlantic, Scientific American, Smithsonian, and The New York Times, among others. He is the author of nine books, has lectured at Harvard and Yale, and has appeared on CBS, NBC, and NPR. In today’s conversation, we discuss his uniqu...

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BONUS: Breaking Down Calorie Restriction, Protein Intake and The Ketogenic Diet with Chris Irvin

June 8, 2026 • 76 mins

I had the honor of reconnecting with Chris Irvin today! (He was with me once before, on ⁠Episode 175⁠.) Chris is a nutrition researcher, writer, and educator specializing in low-carb dieting for metabolic health and human performance. He is the author of Keto Answers, The Carnivore Diet for Beginners, and Mommy, Do I Have to Eat This? He is also the Chief Marketing Officer at BioCoach, a company dedicated to taking down prediabete...

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Ep. 603 The Microbiome's Role in Heart and Metabolic Health with Dr. William Davis | Menopause, Perimenopause, Microbiome

June 6, 2026 • 60 mins

Today, I am delighted to reconnect with Dr. William Davis. He’s a cardiologist, New York Times bestselling author of the Wheat Belly book series, and author of Super Gut. He is also the founder and Medical Director of the Infinite Health Program and the co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Realize Therapeutics Corp, which is developing innovative solutions to restore and support the human microbiome. In our conversation, ...

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Ep. 602 “The Gallbladder-Hormone Connection” – How Perimenopause Changes Bile Flow and Gallbladder Health | Menopause, Perimenopause, Gallbladder Health

June 4, 2026 • 33 mins

Welcome to this week’s Midlife Minute. Today, I’m focusing on all the questions I received about gallbladder health, including HRT-provoking symptoms, supplements that improve gallbladder health, and evidence-based food interventions. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: Why the risk of gallstones and gallbladder inflammation increases during the menopause transition How estrogen and progesterone HRT have diffe...

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Ep. 601 “Why High-Functioning Women Stay Stuck” – The Nervous System Patterns Keeping You in Survival Mode with Dr. Nicole LePera

June 3, 2026 • 62 mins

I am delighted to reconnect with Dr. Nicole LePera today. Trained in clinical psychology, she is a holistic psychologist whose work explores the interconnections among the mind, body, and soul, incorporating holistic lifestyle and psychological wellness practices. She has written multiple New York Times bestselling books, most recently Reparenting the Inner Child. In today’s conversation, we unpack what the inner child reall...

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BONUS: Break Free: Proven Steps To Get Rid Of Stubborn Belly Fat with Cynthia Thurlow, NP

June 1, 2026 • 44 mins

Today, I am excited to welcome you to the eagerly awaited third installment of Ask Me Anything! In this episode, I shine a spotlight on a universal challenge that affects the lives of countless women over 35 as I delve into the heart of the problems of weight-loss resistance, plateaus, and the notorious belly fat that seems to cling for dear life. The flood of questions that keep pouring in speaks volumes and is a tes...

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Ep. 600 “Breaking the ‘Limbic Lock’”– Why Your Brain Stalls in Healing and How to Fix It with Dr. Eboni Cornish |Menopause, Perimenopause, Brain Health

May 30, 2026 • 58 mins

I’m delighted to connect with Dr. Eboni Cornish today. She is the Associate Medical Director of Amen Clinics and President of the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society, specializing in complex chronic illness with expertise in brain health, Lyme disease, autoimmune conditions, mold exposure, gut dysfunction, and women’s midlife health. In our conversation, we explore how perimenopause and menopause affect ...

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Ep. 599 “Why You’re Getting More Infections in Midlife – The Microbiome Shift No One Talks About | Menopause, Perimenopause and Immune Health

May 28, 2026 • 21 mins

Welcome to the latest Midlife Minute. I’ve been getting many questions about viruses, bacterial vaginosis, and recurrent infections. So, today, I’m stepping a little outside our usual topics to explore how changes in the gut microbiome can directly influence the vaginal microbiome. Join me as I clarify what actually happens in the body during perimenopause and menopause, and explain why those shifts matter more than m...

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Ep. 598 “Your Labs Say You’re Fine!” – Why Women’s Symptoms Get Dismissed in Perimenopause with Dr. Julia Haffner | Menopause, Perimenopause, Fascia Health

May 27, 2026 • 58 mins

I am thrilled to connect with Dr. Julia Haffner today. She’s a European-trained medical doctor who has worked in internal medicine, geriatrics, family practice, chronic pain therapy, esthetics, and hair transplant surgery, where she continuously saw patients struggling with symptoms their bodies were desperately trying to communicate, yet testing failed to provide answers. Today, we explore where stress lives in the body and...

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BONUS: Eat To Beat Your Diet: Achieve a Balanced and Healthy Lifestyle with Dr. William Li

May 25, 2026 • 51 mins

I am happy to connect with Dr. William Li today! He is a world-renowned physician, scientist, speaker, and author. He is known for leading the Angiogenesis Foundation, and his groundbreaking work has impacted more than 70 diseases. He is also a Ted-X speaker and the author of Eat to Beat Your Diet, one of my favorite books thus far this year. Dr. Li’s latest book is about what happens in the body, how it should operate...

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Everyday Wellness: Midlife Hormones, Menopause, and Science for Women 35+

Episodes

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Ep. 610 Protein, Muscle, and Metabolic Health After Menopause with Craig Emmerich | Menopause, Perimenopause, Metabolic Health

BONUS: ﻿Is Obesity Really Genetic? Debunking the Myths with Dr. Ken Berry

Ep. 609 How Light Shapes Hormones, Sleep, and Metabolism with Dr. Catherine Clinton | Menopause, Perimenopause, Metabolic Health

Ep. 608 "Beyond Protein and Exercise" — What Actually Supports Muscle Growth in Midlife | Menopause, Perimenopause, Muscle Growth

Ep. 607 How Connective Tissue Disorders Affect Women's Health with Dr. Linda Bluestein | Menopause, Perimenopause, Connective Tissue Health

BONUS: Menopausal Toolkit: Heart, Brain and Hormonal Health with Dr. Deb Matthew

Ep. 606 The Vagus Nerve's Role in Stress Resilience with Dr. Navaz Habib | Menopause, Perimenopause, Nervous System

Ep. 605 "What Happens When You Stop the Pill in Midlife?" | Oral Contraceptives, Menopause, Perimenopause, Hormones

Ep. 604 “It’s Not Just Vitamin D!” – How Sunlight Supports Blood Pressure, Mood & Hormonal Health with Rowan Jacobsen | Perimenopause, Menopause, Sleep

BONUS: Breaking Down Calorie Restriction, Protein Intake and The Ketogenic Diet with Chris Irvin

Ep. 603 The Microbiome's Role in Heart and Metabolic Health with Dr. William Davis | Menopause, Perimenopause, Microbiome

Ep. 602 “The Gallbladder-Hormone Connection” – How Perimenopause Changes Bile Flow and Gallbladder Health | Menopause, Perimenopause, Gallbladder Health

Ep. 601 “Why High-Functioning Women Stay Stuck” – The Nervous System Patterns Keeping You in Survival Mode with Dr. Nicole LePera

BONUS: Break Free: Proven Steps To Get Rid Of Stubborn Belly Fat with Cynthia Thurlow, NP

Ep. 600 “Breaking the ‘Limbic Lock’”– Why Your Brain Stalls in Healing and How to Fix It with Dr. Eboni Cornish |Menopause, Perimenopause, Brain Health

Ep. 599 “Why You’re Getting More Infections in Midlife – The Microbiome Shift No One Talks About | Menopause, Perimenopause and Immune Health

Ep. 598 “Your Labs Say You’re Fine!” – Why Women’s Symptoms Get Dismissed in Perimenopause with Dr. Julia Haffner | Menopause, Perimenopause, Fascia Health

BONUS: Eat To Beat Your Diet: Achieve a Balanced and Healthy Lifestyle with Dr. William Li

Popular Podcasts

Ep. 612 Why Perimenopause Affects More Than Your Cycle with Emily Sadri, NP | Menopause, Perimenopause, Estrogen

Ep. 611 "What the Pill & Depo Do to Your Bones" | Menopause, Perimenopause, Bone Health

BONUS: Is Obesity Really Genetic? Debunking the Myths with Dr. Ken Berry