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.

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September 30, 2026 • 54 mins

Where did this belly suddenly come from? And is a GLP-1 the answer?

Everyone's talking about GLP-1s, but few people actually understand how they work. Dr. Sean Wharton is an internal medicine physician, a pioneer in obesity medicine, and founder of the Wharton Medical Clinic. He's here to give us the facts.

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Rushed appointments. Leaving your doctor’s appointment with no real answers and more questions than before. Have you thought about seeing a nurse practitioner?

Dr. Roberta Heale has been a nurse practitioner for 27 years. She holds a PhD, co-founded Canada's first nurse practitioner-led clinic, and was the first president of the Nu...

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This episode will change how you think about that itch you've been ignoring down there.

Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Dr. Amanda Selk, gynecologist and one of the leading voices in vulvar skin conditions, as she breaks down lichen sclerosus. It’s a common but wildly under-recognized chronic skin condition that can pe...

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We know Gina Livy as the weight loss expert. So when she told her community she was writing a book, we assumed we knew exactly what it would be about. We were wrong.

Liv Lighter: The Art of Living Well in Your Body, Home, and Mind is out September 8, co-written with home designer Lynne Knowlton ...

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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 b...
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    Okay, so you're convinced. Sleep matters. Now what?

    In Part 2 of our conversation with Stefan Underwood, SVP of Methodology at Exos, we get into the practical stuff — the things you can actually do to protect and improve your sleep, even when perimenopause is working against you. No overwhelm, no 17-step overhaul. Just a clear fram...

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    Tired of being told sleep is good for you? Yeah, us too. We already know. The real question is: why aren't we protecting it?

    In this episode, we sit down with Stefan Underwood, Senior Vice President of Methodology at Exos, a human performance company that has worked with elite athletes, Special Operations Forces, and Fortune 500 leaders....

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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 revolutionizing...

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    Snoring, scrolling at 2am, hogging the blankets. These feel like small annoyances, but they might be quietly shaping your relationship in unexpected ways.

    In this episode, we sit down with Kimberly Moffit, founder of KMA Therapy and relationship expert, and she breaks down why sleep is one of the most underrated factors in relationship h...

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    Burning, itching, or something's just not right down there, but your doctor keeps telling you everything looks normal? Today, Dr. Dolores Fernandez, ND is back on the podcast, and she is not leaving any stone unturned.

    She’s a naturopathi...

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    Think better sleep starts a couple hours before bedtime? Think again.

    

    Sleep and Stress Coach, Alanna McGinn, is not here to tell you to put your phone down an hour before bed. It turns out, the secret to a great night's sleep has a lot more to do with wh...

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    Struggling to get a doctor's appointment? Not sure who to ask about your medications or health concerns? Meet pharmacist Jennifer Bruce, who's here to let you in on healthcare's best-kept secret -  your community pharmacist. Most of us don’t know that our pharmacist  is an accessible, knowledgeable resource just waiting ...

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    You’re doing everything right - eating well, moving your body, and trying so damn hard. But the scale still won't budge! Take a listen to this episode, because the answer might not be on your plate. It might be in your bed.

    In this episode of our Endy Reclaim Your Rest sleep series, Mikelle sits down with two women who know a thing...

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    In this episode, we sit down with journalist, TV host, and podcast powerhouse Melissa Grelo as she opens up about how the pandemic, perimenopause, and a type-A personality collided in the perfect storm. One that had Melissa taking 20+ supplements a day, spending a small fortune on every test imaginable, and ultimately landing in her doctor's office with liver disease.

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    We asked our community what their perimenopause sleep wishes were. Turns out, we’re all looking for the same things: to stay asleep, wake up without pain, stop the duvet dance, and for the love of all things holy, to feel rested again. 

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    Dans cette conversation éclairante, le Dre Karen Desrosiers démystifie la phase souvent mal comprise de la périménopause — des symptômes surprenants aux mythes courants, en passant par les lacunes dans les soins médicaux.

    La discussion met en lumière pourquoi de nombreuses femmes se sentent ignorées ou confuses durant cette transit...

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    Ever felt dismissed, confused, or just plain abandoned by the healthcare system when it comes to perimenopause? Then this episode is for you.

    Meet Dr. Michelle Jacobson, gynecologist, menopause oncology specialist, and co-founder of the virtual clinic Coven Women's Health. She's the doctor other doctors call on complex women’s health issues — and today, she's here for you.

    In this episode:

    • Why perimenopausal women are ...
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    In this episode, Dr. Woganee Filate, sleep specialist and co-founder of Lume Women + Health, is back on the show to break down the science of sleep and why it may be the single most powerful thing you can do for your long-term health. From protecting your brain to keeping your heart healthy, Dr. Woganee explains what's actually happening while you sleep — and what's at stake w...

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    More pleasurable and satisfying sex is all in your mind. 

    If you’ve been struggling with low libido or sexual anxiety then this episode’s for you. 

    Dr. Lori Brotto, renowned psychologist, sex researcher, and author of "Better Sex Through Mindfulness," and Elayne Wan...

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    Lying awake at 2 a.m., staring at the ceiling, mentally catastrophizing about tomorrow? We've all been there, especially in perimenopause. You've probably tried everything: magnesium, weighted blankets, meditation apps, lavender spray. But have you heard of CBT-I?

    

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