Not Your Mother's Menopause with Dr. Fiona Lovely

In this profoundly moving and eye-opening episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely welcomes back Dr. Tammy O'Rourke, a Nurse Practitioner with a PhD and a leading voice in hormone health. While their last conversation focused on advocating for patients, this time, Dr. O'Rourke shares a harrowing personal health journey that began with symptoms easily dismissed as menopausal—bloating, fatigue, and reflux. What followed was a terrifying navigation of a healthcare system that seemed designed to fail her, despite her own expertise. Dr. O'Rourke details the delays, the dismissals, and the bureaucratic barriers that turned a treatable condition into a stage 3C ovarian cancer diagnosis. Listeners will hear how her intuition, combined with the unwavering advocacy of her husband, led her to seek care in the United States for a specialized CRS HIPEC surgery—a life-saving procedure not readily accessible in Canada. This episode is a powerful testament to the importance of self-advocacy, highlighting the specific risks for women with a history of endometriosis and fibroids. Dr. O'Rourke emphasizes the critical need for women to never give up control of their hormone health, to trust their gut, and to pursue second opinions, even when the system pushes back. It's a story of survival, systemic failure, and the urgent call for better care for all women. In this episode, they talk about: The shocking reality of navigating a universal healthcare system during a cancer crisis How endometriosis and fibroids significantly increase the risk of ovarian cancer The crucial role of the CA-125 blood test and pelvic ultrasound in early detection The life-saving potential of CRS HIPEC surgery and why it's not widely available in Canada Tune in to hear how one of the country's leading hormone experts had to fight for her own life, and learn the steps you can take to ensure you don't get left behind. To listen to my first interview with Tammy, listen here. If you want to know more about Tammy, find her here: Website | Instagram | Linkedin | YouTube | Facebook Thank you to our sponsors for this episode: 🌵Stop tolerating menopause discomfort. If dryness and painful sex feel like your new normal, it's not just aging—it's estrogen loss. Velvet V, created by hormone expert Karen Martel, is a clean, prescription-free vaginal moisturizer packed with estriol and DHEA to restore moisture, thicken tissue, and improve sensation. Experience real relief and more confidence in just weeks. No doctor visit required! Go to midlifesolutions.org and use code LOVELY for 10% off your first order. Because glowing skin and great sex shouldn't be optional in midlife. 🌱 Ready to level up your nutrition? Check out AG1 for nutritional insurance on busy days! Visit our partner page here, to discover the ultimate all-in-one nutritional supplement. Plus, our podcast subscribers score exclusive freebies! 💚 Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause. How to work with Dr. Lovely: We get many requests for this info, so here it is! First off, thank you for listening to the NYMM podcast. It's because of your support, we can continue to dispense this information.❤️ Follow Dr. Lovely on IG and TikTok: @drfionalovely Follow the podcast on Facebook: www.facebook.com/@notyourmothersmenopausepodcast Please sign up for our newsletter - Fiona's Friday Favourites! This is where we make the first announcements, share course offerings, drop new episodes, blog posts and the coveted 'Fiona's Favourites' column, etc. drlovely.com You can also find some great resources there! Finally, a humble request: If you love the podcast, please leave us a review! It helps more people find useful info for a challenging time: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/not-your-mothers-menopause-with-dr-fiona-lovely/id1097326296 Please scroll to the bottom of the page to leave a review. Thank you! 💕🤗 Partnerships by Category3 Media Group

In this eagerly anticipated return to the podcast, Dr. Fiona Lovely welcomes back skincare innovator, Debbi Barber, to share her experience treating our menopausal skin and give us her best tips to looking great, no matter your age. Their last conversation became one of the top three most downloaded episodes of last year, and this follow-up promises to be just as transformative. Debbi, who recently celebrated her 70th birthday, shares how a newfound sense of purpose led her from retirement into creating a brand that is redefining skin health. She opens up about her personal journey, including how she used her deep knowledge of peptides to support her recovery from major spinal surgery, demonstrating the powerful role these ingredients play in healing the body from the inside out and on the surface. Listeners will gain a clear understanding of why copper peptides are essential for maintaining collagen, elastin, and skin structure during menopause. Debbi explains the science behind her latest innovation, a revolutionary exosome serum called Vita, which she developed to address stem cell exhaustion—a hallmark of aging. Dr. Lovely shares her own experience with the product, noting how it dramatically improved the texture and firmness of her skin, particularly after weight loss. The conversation covers the gentle yet effective nature of clean skincare, the correct layering techniques for maximum results, and how exosomes work by delivering critical cellular signals to revitalize tired skin. Debbi also discusses the importance of taking care of the skin as the body's largest organ, especially during times of stress or illness. Finally, the conversation also touches on clean beauty standards, the connection between skin health and longevity, and the wisdom of embracing a gentler approach to self-care in midlife and beyond. Thank you to our sponsors for this episode: 😕If you're noticing fine lines, wrinkles, or sagging skin — thanks menopause —ugh, me too. Menopause can deplete your skin's collagen, speeding up aging. But here's the game-changer: Vitali Skincare has built its entire line on the power of GHK-Cu copper peptides — a proven ingredient that signals your skin's stem cells to produce new, healthy collagen. Head to vitaliskincare.com and use the code LOVELY at checkout for 20% off. Be sure to check out Vita - the powerful new exosome serum we discuss in this episode! 🧬 💙🌿BEAM Minerals to help with stress related depletion - this is your 2026 pro-health move! Did you know that chronic stress can zap your energy and your minerals? You FEEL better quickly, with this easy to take supplement - replenishing all lost minerals. Give BEAM a try - beamminerals.com and use the code LOVELY for 20% off your first order! 💪Low energy and muscles feeling less strong? Let me share a favourite - Timeline's Longevity gummies, a breakthrough for healthy aging. Using patented Mitopure, their products re-energize muscles and cells helping to slow down the aging process and boost mitochondria giving stronger muscles and more energy! Check them out here using code LOVELY. ⚡️ Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause. How to work with Dr. Lovely: We get many requests for this info, so here it is! First off, thank you for listening to the NYMM podcast. It's because of your support, we can continue to dispense this information.❤️ Follow Dr. Lovely on IG and TikTok: @drfionalovely Follow the podcast on Facebook: www.facebook.com/@notyourmothersmenopausepodcast Please sign up for our newsletter - Fiona's Friday Favourites! This is where we make the first announcements, share course offerings, drop new episodes, blog posts and the coveted 'Fiona's Favourites' column, etc. drlovely.com You can also find some great resources there! Finally, a humble request: If you love the podcast, please leave us a review! It helps more people find useful info for a challenging time: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/not-your-mothers-menopause-with-dr-fiona-lovely/id1097326296 Please scroll to the bottom of the page to leave a review. Thank you! 💕🤗 Partnerships by Category3 Media Group

In this essential episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely tackles a massive "information vacuum" surrounding some of the most talked-about medications today. With women aged 50–64 now the primary users of GLP-1 and GIP medications, Dr. Lovely steps in to provide the critical nutritional and physiological guidance that is too often missing from the standard prescription process. She clarifies that for millions of women, these are not "vanity tools" but life-changing medicines for treating chronic diseases like obesity and metabolic dysfunction. Dr. Lovely breaks down the science behind semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound), explaining how they mimic natural hormones to regulate hunger and insulin. However, she warns that simply taking the medication without a support plan is "wishful thinking" that can lead to muscle loss and frailty. To help you thrive while on these medications, she introduces her Six Foundational Pillars of Support: Hydration: Why thirst signals disappear alongside appetite and why 2–3 liters of water daily (plus electrolytes) is your best defense against nausea and fatigue. Protein & Muscle Preservation: The non-negotiable need for high protein intake to prevent sarcopenia and the "trade-off" of metabolic health for physical frailty. Resistance Training: Why you must send a signal to your body to keep its muscle through simple, home-based bodyweight exercises or resistance bands. Fiber: Managing the common side effect of constipation by hitting a 25-gram daily target through food first. Nutrient Gaps: Why eating less means absorbing less, and how a "morning stack" of micronutrients and greens can bridge the gap. Mental & Emotional Support: Preparing for the "emotional surfacing" that happens when food is no longer available as a coping mechanism. This episode is a masterclass in health sovereignty, empowering you to move through the menopausal transition stronger and more resilient, rather than depleted. Thank you to our sponsors for this episode: 🌱 Ready to level up your nutrition? Check out AG1 for nutritional insurance on busy days! Visit drinkag1.com to discover the ultimate all-in-one nutritional supplement. Plus, our podcast subscribers score exclusive freebies! 💚 ❤️Berkeley Life is a health brand that helps women feel vibrant by addressing the crucial role nitric oxide and circulation play in daily wellness, especially around menopause. If you're navigating perimenopause and want to support your cardiovascular health and your menopause transition proactively, Berkeley Life's Menopause and Heart Health support is designed exactly for this moment. You can learn more and explore their supplements at BerkeleyLife.com and get 20% off your first order (use code LOVELY) 🥩Protein struggles? Same, friend. But I found a game-changer—KION Aminos! This tasty, mix-in-your-water powder is packed with the essential aminos your body and brain need to feel amazing (the very substance your dietary protein provides your body!) Since adding it to my daily routine, I've got more energy, laser focus, and just feel way more like myself. 😍⚡️ Wanna feel the magic too? Snag 20% off your order at getkion.com—you're gonna love it! 💃✨ Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause. How to work with Dr. Lovely: We get many requests for this info, so here it is! First off, thank you for listening to the NYMM podcast. It's because of your support, we can continue to dispense this information.❤️ Follow Dr. Lovely on IG and TikTok: @drfionalovely Follow the podcast on Facebook: www.facebook.com/@notyourmothersmenopausepodcast Please sign up for our newsletter - Fiona's Friday Favourites! This is where we make the first announcements, share course offerings, drop new episodes, blog posts and the coveted 'Fiona's Favourites' column, etc. drlovely.com You can also find some great resources there! Finally, a humble request: If you love the podcast, please leave us a review! It helps more people find useful info for a challenging time: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/not-your-mothers-menopause-with-dr-fiona-lovely/id1097326296 Please scroll to the bottom of the page to leave a review. Thank you! 💕🤗 Partnerships by Category3 Media Group

If you work with women in midlife, or are navigating it yourself, you have likely heard some version of this before: "I'm doing everything right, but I still feel tired." "My brain feels foggy." "My body doesn't respond the way it used to." In this re-air of a fan-favorite episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely sits down with integrative and functional medicine practitioner, Registered Dietician, and Nutritionist Jennifer Scheinman to get to the root of where those changes begin. What often gets overlooked is that midlife shifts are not only about hormones, stress, or lifestyle habits. They are also closely connected to what is happening inside our cells. As we age, our cells naturally produce less energy. This isn't a failure of motivation or discipline—it is biology. When cellular energy declines, it shows up as fatigue, slower recovery, and that frustrating feeling of not quite being yourself. Jen shares the research on how supporting healthy aging means supporting the systems that power the entire body, starting with the mitochondria—the energy-producing structures inside every cell. They discuss why maintaining muscle strength becomes critical, the evolving conversation around fasting for women, and the importance of protein intake. The conversation also covers Urolithin A and its role in mitophagy, the process of cellular renewal, and introduces Mitopure® as a tool to help women feel strong and resilient from the inside out. For anyone looking to age not just longer, but better, this is a foundational conversation on investing in how your body functions, not just how it looks in the moment. You can find the original episode and shownotes here: Aging Well with Jennifer Scheinman Thank you to our sponsors for this episode: 😴 Introducing AGZ from AG1 - the nightly drink for winding down and resting up. It's a melatonin-free formula with clinically-studied ingredients like valerian, ashwagandha, saffron, and magnesium L-threonate to support your body's natural sleep cycle. If you're ready to turn down the stress and focus on the rest, head to drinkag1.com. You'll get a FREE Frother with your first purchase of AGZ. 💪For women navigating midlife, supporting energy, clarity, strength, and healthy aging doesn't have to mean doing more. Sometimes it means supporting the biology that is already working hard for you. If low energy and muscles feeling less strong are challenges you're facing, let me share a favorite: Timeline's Longevity Gummies. Using patented Mitopure®, this breakthrough for healthy aging helps re-energize muscles and cells by boosting mitochondrial function, supporting stronger muscles and more sustainable energy from the inside out. Head to timeline.com to get 20% off your first purchase! Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause. How to work with Dr. Lovely: We get many requests for this info, so here it is! First off, thank you for listening to the NYMM podcast. It's because of your support, we can continue to dispense this information.❤️ Follow Dr. Lovely on IG and TikTok: @drfionalovely Follow the podcast on Facebook: www.facebook.com/@notyourmothersmenopausepodcast Please sign up for our newsletter - Fiona's Friday Favourites! This is where we make the first announcements, share course offerings, drop new episodes, blog posts and the coveted 'Fiona's Favourites' column, etc. drlovely.com You can also find some great resources there! Finally, a humble request: If you love the podcast, please leave us a review! It helps more people find useful info for a challenging time: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/not-your-mothers-menopause-with-dr-fiona-lovely/id1097326296 Please scroll to the bottom of the page to leave a review. Thank you! 💕🤗 Partnerships by Category3 Media Group

In this episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely sits down with Dr. Mireille Vega—the chemist and former biotech executive known to many as Dr. Mimi V—for a conversation that completely reframes how we think about our skin. Moving far beyond typical beauty chatter, Dr. Mimi shares her unique philosophy of Skin Science 3.0, a paradigm that treats the skin not as a simple surface to be treated, but as a dynamic, living system. Drawing on her extensive background in immunology and oncology, as well as profound personal experiences, Dr. Mimi V explains why the standard, symptom-focused approach to skincare is often working against us. She guides listeners through the intricate world of the skin's ecosystem, detailing the critical interplay between the skin barrier and its microbiome. Listeners will learn the vital difference between simply treating a breakout and truly supporting the skin's function to build lasting resilience. Dr. Mimi V offers a masterclass in listening to what our skin is telling us, emphasizing that a "squeaky clean" feeling is often a sign of distress. This episode is a powerful invitation to shift from a mindset of correction to one of genuine support, empowering women to trust their skin's innate intelligence. You can check out her specially formulated products to provide that support at her website: https://vgambiome.ca/ Thank you to our sponsors for this episode: Leela Quantum Tech 🌀creates quantum-energy and frequency-based products designed to support your body's natural self-regulation and internal balance — especially during periods of stress, transition, and change. Their H.E.A.L.360™ line is available in easy-to-use formats — from capsules and cards to water bottles and clothing — so it fits into real life. Midlife isn't something to push through. It's something to support. Learn more about this amazing product at leelaq.com and use code LOVELY at checkout to receive 10% off your next purchase. 💙If you're noticing fine lines, wrinkles, or sagging skin — thanks menopause —ugh, me too. Menopause can deplete your skin's collagen, speeding up aging. But here's the game-changer: Vitali Skincare has built its entire line on the power of GHK-Cu copper peptides — a proven ingredient that signals your skin's stem cells to produce new, healthy collagen. Head to vitaliskincare.com and use the code LOVELY at checkout for 20% off. Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause. How to work with Dr. Lovely: We get many requests for this info, so here it is! First off, thank you for listening to the NYMM podcast. It's because of your support, we can continue to dispense this information.❤️ Follow Dr. Lovely on IG and TikTok: @drfionalovely Follow the podcast on Facebook: www.facebook.com/@notyourmothersmenopausepodcast Please sign up for our newsletter - Fiona's Friday Favourites! This is where we make the first announcements, share course offerings, drop new episodes, blog posts and the coveted 'Fiona's Favourites' column, etc. drlovely.com You can also find some great resources there! Finally, a humble request: If you love the podcast, please leave us a review! It helps more people find useful info for a challenging time: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/not-your-mothers-menopause-with-dr-fiona-lovely/id1097326296 Please scroll to the bottom of the page to leave a review. Thank you! 💕🤗 Partnerships by Category3 Media Group

In this solo episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely delivers an urgent and empowering message about brain health that every woman needs to hear. She breaks down a brand-new research review examining how menopause specifically impacts the female brain, revealing why postmenopausal women account for more than 60 percent of those living with Alzheimer's disease. Rather than leaving listeners with frightening statistics, Dr. Lovely transforms this information into actionable knowledge, explaining exactly how declining estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone along with inadequate nutrition, stress and aging create a perfect storm for neurodegeneration through increased inflammation, and breakdown of the protective blood-brain barrier. What makes this episode particularly valuable is Dr. Lovely's practical guidance on modifiable risk factors that women can address starting today. She explores the critical connection between the gut microbiome and brain defense systems, offering specific nutritional strategies that support cognitive health during the menopausal transition. Listeners will learn why good protein intake becomes non-negotiable at midlife, which foods deliver the omega-3s, antioxidants, and flavonoids brains desperately need, and how to identify ultra-processed and nutrient-void foods that may be undermining our efforts. Dr. Lovely also addresses timely concerns about popular weight loss medications, explaining why adequate nutrition must remain the priority even when appetite is suppressed. The episode concludes with fascinating news from the research front: hormone replacement therapy has now been shown to reverse many of the inflammatory changes that occur with hormone decline, stabilizing the blood-brain barrier and offering genuine neuroprotective benefits. For any woman who has ever wondered whether her brain health is within her control, this episode provides helpful answers and practical tools to make a meaningful difference. For easy reference, Dr. Lovely has compiled the products mentioned in this episode right here: Jaspr - air filtration Ultrahuman - sleep and recovery biometrics ring Chilipad - temp controlled mattress pad Apollo neuro - vagus nerve modulating tool AG1 - complete vitamins and mineral supplement Just Thrive - the best probiotic Thank you to our sponsors for this episode: ❤️Berkeley Life is a health brand that helps women feel vibrant by addressing the crucial role nitric oxide and circulation play in daily wellness, especially around menopause. If you're navigating perimenopause and want to support your cardiovascular health and your menopause transition proactively, Berkeley Life's Menopause and Heart Health support is designed exactly for this moment. You can learn more and explore their supplements at BerkeleyLife.com and get 20% off your first order (use code LOVELY) 💪Low energy and muscles feeling less strong? Let me share a favourite - Timeline's Longevity gummies, a breakthrough for healthy aging. Using patented Mitopure, their products re-energize muscles and cells helping to slow down the aging process and boost mitochondria giving stronger muscles and more energy! Check them out here using code LOVELY. ⚡️ Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause. How to work with Dr. Lovely: We get many requests for this info, so here it is! First off, thank you for listening to the NYMM podcast. It's because of your support, we can continue to dispense this information.💜 Follow Dr. Lovely on IG and TikTok: @drfionalovely Follow the podcast on Facebook: www.facebook.com/@notyourmothersmenopausepodcast Please sign up for our newsletter - Fiona's Friday Favourites! This is where we make the first announcements, share course offerings, drop new episodes, blog posts and the coveted 'Fiona's Favourites' column, etc. drlovely.com You can also find some great resources there! Finally, a humble request: If you love the podcast, please leave us a review! It helps more people find useful info for a challenging time: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/not-your-mothers-menopause-with-dr-fiona-lovely/id1097326296 Please scroll to the bottom of the page to leave a review. Thank you! 💕🤗 Partnerships by Category3 Media Group

In this episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely sits down with the renowned "Queen of Hormones," Dr. Carrie Jones, for a candid and wide-ranging conversation that cuts through the noise surrounding women's health at midlife. As a Naturopathic Physician with advanced degrees in public health and endocrinology, Dr. Jones brings over two decades of clinical experience to the discussion, offering listeners a masterclass in understanding their own physiology. The conversation explores why Gen X and elder millennial women are uniquely positioned to challenge the status quo when it comes to perimenopause and menopause. Dr. Jones explains that hormone therapy isn't a one-size-fits-all solution—it's a nuanced process that requires individualized attention, much like finding the perfect skincare routine. She addresses the moving target of hormone optimization, explaining how factors like skin thickness, lifestyle, and even climate can affect absorption and efficacy. Listeners will gain valuable insight into the distinction between early and late perimenopause, why progesterone typically declines first, and how estradiol influences everything from serotonin production to joint health. Dr. Jones also sheds light on the critical connection between declining hormones and mental health, explaining why so many women are misdiagnosed and prescribed antidepressants when what they truly need is hormone support. Throughout the episode, both hosts emphasize the importance of testing to understand what's actually happening under the hood rather than relying on guesswork. This is an empowering discussion about taking ownership of your health journey and refusing to accept inadequate answers. Find Dr. Carrie Jones here: Instagram: @dr.carriejones Titkok: @dr.carriejones Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@drcarriejones Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0QMOu9ma6Xljf5omizAhNz?si=4dbaaf83a8cf4508 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hello-hormones-with-dr-carrie-jones/id1813934931 Website: www.drcarriejones.com Thank you to our sponsors for this episode: Berkeley Life is a health brand that helps women feel vibrant by addressing the crucial role nitric oxide and circulation play in daily wellness, especially around menopause. If you're navigating perimenopause and want to support your cardiovascular health and your menopause transition proactively, Berkeley Life's Menopause and Heart Health support is designed exactly for this moment. You can learn more and explore their supplements at BerkeleyLife.com and get 20% off your first order (use code LOVELY) If you're noticing fine lines, wrinkles, or sagging skin — thanks menopause —ugh, me too. Menopause can deplete your skin's collagen, speeding up aging. But here's the game-changer: Vitali Skincare has built its entire line on the power of GHK-Cu copper peptides — a proven ingredient that signals your skin's stem cells to produce new, healthy collagen. Head to vitaliskincare.com and use the code LOVELY at checkout for 20% off. Check out their brand new exosomes product - Vita. It's unlike anything else I have used leaving my skin smoother, tighter and glowing. Stop tolerating menopause discomfort. If dryness and painful sex feel like your new normal, it's not just aging—it's estrogen loss. Velvet V, created by hormone expert Karen Martel, is a clean, prescription-free vaginal moisturizer packed with estriol and DHEA to restore moisture, thicken tissue, and improve sensation. Experience real relief and more confidence in just weeks. No doctor visit required! Go to midlifesolutions.org and use code LOVELY for 10% off your first order. Because glowing skin and great sex shouldn't be optional in midlife. Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause. How to work with Dr. Lovely: We get many requests for this info, so here it is! First off, thank you for listening to the NYMM podcast. It's because of your support, we can continue to dispense this information.❤️ Follow Dr. Lovely on IG and TikTok: @drfionalovely Follow the podcast on Facebook: www.facebook.com/@notyourmothersmenopausepodcast There are resources available on our website: www.drlovely.com Please sign up for our newsletter - Fiona's Friday Favourites! This is where we make the first announcements, share course offerings, drop new episodes, blog posts and the coveted 'Fiona's Favourites' column, etc. drlovely.com Finally, a humble request: If you love the podcast, please leave us a review! It helps more people find useful info for a challenging time: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/not-your-mothers-menopause-with-dr-fiona-lovely/id1097326296 Please scroll to the bottom of the page to leave a review. Thank you! 💕🤗 Partnerships by Category3 Media Group

If you think of cardiovascular blood flow as just a background bodily process, this episode will completely change your perspective. Dr. Fiona Lovely welcomes back the brilliant Cathy Eason, MS, BCHN, for a masterclass on one of the body's most critical signaling molecules. With her deep expertise in human nutrition, physiology, and translating complex biology into clinical insights, Cathy reveals why nitric oxide is a foundational pillar for women navigating perimenopause and beyond. The conversation dives into a powerful, yet often overlooked, concept: that cardiovascular blood flow is our power source. Cathy explains how declining nitric oxide production, which naturally begins to drop around age 40, directly impacts everything from energy levels and brain fog to hormone balance and cardiovascular resilience. She details the fascinating connection between our oral microbiome, dietary nitrates from leafy greens, and our body's ability to create this vital compound. Listeners will gain crucial education on the direct link between nitric oxide, blood pressure regulation, and heart health—a critical topic for women, as heart disease remains the number one killer. Cathy also unveils exciting insights into how supporting this pathway can influence other hallmark menopausal experiences, including sleep disturbances, temperature dysregulation, and even sexual wellness, by enhancing tissue perfusion and nervous system balance. This episode is a compelling call to focus on this fundamental aspect of our biology for both immediate symptom relief and long-term vitality. Find out more about Nitric Oxide at berkeleylife.com! Thank you to our sponsors for this episode: 🌱 Ready to level up your nutrition? Check out AG1 for nutritional insurance on busy days! Visit our partner page here, to discover the ultimate all-in-one nutritional supplement. Plus, our podcast subscribers score exclusive freebies! 💚 💙🌿BEAM Minerals to help with stress related depletion - this is your 2025 pro-health move! Did you know that chronic stress can zap your energy and your minerals? You FEEL better quickly, with this easy to take supplement - replenishing all lost minerals. Give BEAM a try - beamminerals.com and use the code LOVELY for 20% off your first order! 💪Low energy and muscles feeling less strong? Let me share a favourite - Timeline's Longevity gummies, a breakthrough for healthy aging. Using patented Mitopure, their products re-energize muscles and cells helping to slow down the aging process and boost mitochondria giving stronger muscles and more energy! Check them out here using code LOVELY. ⚡️ Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause. How to work with Dr. Lovely: We get many requests for this info, so here it is! First off, thank you for listening to the NYMM podcast. It's because of your support, we can continue to dispense this information.❤️ Follow Dr. Lovely on IG and TikTok: @drfionalovely Follow the podcast on Facebook: www.facebook.com/@notyourmothersmenopausepodcast Please sign up for our newsletter - Fiona's Friday Favourites! This is where we make the first announcements, share course offerings, drop new episodes, blog posts and the coveted 'Fiona's Favourites' column, etc. drlovely.com Finally, a humble request: If you love the podcast, please leave us a review! It helps more people find useful info for a challenging time: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/not-your-mothers-menopause-with-dr-fiona-lovely/id1097326296 Please scroll to the bottom of the page to leave a review. Thank you! 💕🤗 Partnerships by Category3 Media Group

In this week's conversation, Dr. Fiona Lovely welcomes Dr. Shivani Gupta. Dr. Gupta's journey is a compelling story of transformation, moving from a childhood marked by chronic illness and over-reliance on antibiotics to discovering profound healing through her heritage and Ayurvedic medicine. This personal quest led her to deep academic and practical exploration of Ayurveda, culminating in a Ph.D. focused on turmeric and the development of her pioneering approach. Dr. Gupta illuminates the foundational principles of Ayurveda, an ancient system focused on holistic balance and the unique elemental design, or dosha, of each individual. She explains how understanding your inherent constitution is the key to creating a truly customized and effective health plan, moving far beyond a one-size-fits-all approach. The discussion delves into powerful, natural tools for navigating midlife health. Dr. Gupta shares invaluable insights on adaptogenic herbs like ashwagandha for stress resilience and cognitive support, and the critical importance of deep, restorative sleep for clearing inflammation and supporting overall vitality. Of course, she provides an expert deep-dive into turmeric (curcumin), detailing its multifaceted role in addressing systemic inflammation, gut health, and even specific menopausal symptoms. This episode is a masterclass in reclaiming sovereignty over your well-being. Dr. Gupta empowers listeners with the knowledge to integrate timeless Ayurvedic principles with modern understanding, creating a powerful, personalized strategy for vibrant health through menopause and beyond. Dr. Gupta's book, The Inflammation Code, just released! Find it here! Thank you to our sponsors for this episode: 🌀Leela Quantum Tech creates quantum-energy and frequency-based products designed to support your body's natural self-regulation and internal balance — especially during periods of stress, transition, and change. Their H.E.A.L.360™ line is available in easy-to-use formats — from capsules and cards to water bottles and clothing — so it fits into real life. Midlife isn't something to push through. It's something to support. Learn more about this amazing product at leelaq.com and use code LOVELY at checkout to receive 10% off your next purchase. 🌱 Ready to level up your nutrition? Check out AG1 for nutritional insurance on busy days! Visit our partner page here to discover the ultimate all-in-one nutritional supplement. Plus, our podcast subscribers score exclusive freebies! 💚 Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause. How to work with Dr. Lovely: We get many requests for this info, so here it is! First off, thank you for listening to the NYMM podcast. It's because of your support, we can continue to dispense this information.❤️ Follow Dr. Lovely on IG and TikTok: @drfionalovely Follow the podcast on Facebook: www.facebook.com/@notyourmothersmenopausepodcast There are resources available on our website or sign up for our newsletter - Fiona's Friday Favourites! This is where we make the first announcements, share course offerings, drop new episodes, blog posts and the coveted 'Fiona's Favourites' column, etc. drlovely.com Finally, a humble request: If you love the podcast, please leave us a review! It helps more people find useful info for a challenging time: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/not-your-mothers-menopause-with-dr-fiona-lovely/id1097326296 Please scroll to the bottom of the page to leave a review. Thank you! 💕🤗 Partnerships by Category3 Media Group

In today's episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely welcomes the extraordinary Satori Shakoor—a master storyteller, former member of Parliament-Funkadelic (P-Funk), and social entrepreneur. Satori brings her unparalleled experience as a performer and community architect to a conversation that cuts straight to the heart of the unspoken chapters in women's lives. They delve into her powerful stand-up, storytelling, concert film - Confessions of a Menopausal Femme Fatale, which serves as a raw and revelatory roadmap through perimenopause, postpartum depression, and the societal silences that surround them. This discussion pulls back the curtain on the isolation many women face during hormonal transitions, challenging the stigma and silence that too often surround women's health. Satori explains her mission to create a resource she never had, offering raw honesty about the challenges of midlife in order to forge connection and understanding. Listen as they explore the powerful link between storytelling and healing, the unexpected freedom found on the other side of menopause, and why owning every part of our narrative is the ultimate act of empowerment. This episode is a masterclass in turning personal truth into a gift for others. Find Satori and her film, Confessions of a Menopausal Femme Fatale, at satorishakoor.com and on platforms like Apple TV, Amazon, You Tube and Google TV. Thank you to our sponsors for this episode: 😴 Introducing AGZ from AG1 - the nightly drink for winding down and resting up. It's a melatonin-free formula with clinically-studied ingredients like valerian, ashwagandha, saffron, and magnesium L-threonate to support your body's natural sleep cycle. If you're ready to turn down the stress and focus on the rest, head to drinkag1.com/fionalovely. You'll get a FREE Frother with your first purchase of AGZ. 💙🌿BEAM Minerals to help with stress related depletion - this is your 2026 pro-health move! Did you know that chronic stress can zap your energy and your minerals? You FEEL better quickly, with this easy to take supplement - replenishing all lost minerals. Give BEAM a try - beamminerals.com and use the code LOVELY for 20% off your first order! 💪Low energy and muscles feeling less strong? Let me share a favourite - Timeline's Longevity gummies, a breakthrough for healthy aging. Using patented Mitopure, their products re-energize muscles and cells helping to slow down the aging process and boost mitochondria giving stronger muscles and more energy! Check them out here using code LOVELY. ⚡️ Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause. How to work with Dr. Lovely: We get many requests for this info, so here it is! First off, thank you for listening to the NYMM podcast. It's because of your support, we can continue to dispense this information.❤️ Follow Dr. Lovely on IG and TikTok: @drfionalovely Follow the podcast on Facebook: www.facebook.com/@notyourmothersmenopausepodcast There are resources available on our website: www.drlovely.com Please sign up for our newsletter - Fiona's Friday Favourites! This is where we make the first announcements, share course offerings, drop new episodes, blog posts and the coveted 'Fiona's Favourites' column, etc. drlovely.com Finally, a humble request: If you love the podcast, please leave us a review! It helps more people find useful info for a challenging time: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/not-your-mothers-menopause-with-dr-fiona-lovely/id1097326296 Please scroll to the bottom of the page to leave a review. Thank you! 💕🤗 Partnerships by Category3 Media Group