The Dan Buettner Podcast Why Menopause is "Hot" Right Now with Dr. Jessica Shepherd
Jan 29, 2026
Dr. Jessica Shepherd, a board-certified OB-GYN and women's health expert, explains why menopause matters now and its links to longevity. She discusses timing of menopause, wide-ranging symptoms beyond hot flashes, hair and metabolic changes, diet and movement strategies, research gaps, HRT timing, and how lifestyle and environment shape menopausal health.
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Use Movement To Preserve Metabolism
- Fight midlife weight gain with movement, especially resistance training to preserve muscle.
- Jessica Shepherd calls movement 'medicine' and stresses resistance training for women.
Cut Ultra-Processed Foods
- Reduce ultra-processed foods to lower inflammation, leaky gut, and metabolic risk in midlife.
- Jessica Shepherd links processed foods to increased colon cancer, inflammation, and worse menopausal transitions.
Prioritize Protein Around Menopause
- Increase protein intake in midlife to slow muscle loss and prevent sarcopenia.
- Jessica Shepherd urges higher protein and practical choices whether plant or animal sourced.
