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If you’ve been through a heartbreak, a divorce, or a relationship that just quietly fell apart and you’re trying to figure out what comes next, this episode is for you. In this candid solo Q&A, Tamsen answers the dating questions women in midlife are actually asking but rarely say out loud. Whether you’re freshly out of something painful, years removed and still not sure, or back on the apps and already confused, this conversation meets you exactly where you are. Because dating at this stage of life is different, and most of the advice out there wasn’t made for you. You’ll learn how to: - Stop checking his profile and what to do instead the moment you feel the urge - Tell the difference between being healed and just being numb - Know whether to give a second date to someone who didn’t give you butterflies - Spot the early signs of a narcissist before you’ve already fallen - Have the conversation you’ve been too afraid to start Getting back on the dating scene is one of the most uncharted experiences women navigate alone. If this conversation made you feel less alone in it, we’d love to hear from you.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ If you like this episode, then you will love: Relationship Q&A: Red Flags, Dating After Divorce & Commitment Issues Stay connected with Tamsen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠How To Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠ from Tamsen  Watch all the episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠  The Tamsen Show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠  Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arthur C. Brooks is a happiness expert, Harvard University professor, and best-selling author. You live a good life, but you still feel unhappy. You put yourself out there, but every relationship seems to fail. You have your dream job, but something feels off. What is going on? In today's episode of The Tamsen Show, Arthur Brooks joins Tamsen Fadal to unpack why millions of people struggle with purpose, anxiety, loneliness, and emptiness, and what to do about it. Drawing on decades of research in happiness and behavioral science, Arthur reveals the six pillars you need to discover your deepest purpose and live a more meaningful life. Arthur and Tamsen discuss: - How modern life negatively impacts your brain, happiness, and sense of purpose - Why midlife is the perfect opportunity to start a new chapter - How suffering is a powerful advantage for growth - The six pillars that lead to long-term happiness and fulfillment - Three rules for a happy marriage - Why we feel lonely and how to change that - Small shifts that can deepen your connection with others - Why we choose the wrong partners and what to look for instead By the end of this episode, you will have the confidence to ask “What is the meaning of my life?” and the tools, framework, and habits to help you answer that question in a way that’s specific to your true purpose. If you like this episode, then you will love:  The 4 Shifts You Need to Start Your Next Chapter  Stay connected with Tamsen: Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠How To Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠ from Tamsen  Watch all the episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠  The Tamsen Show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠  This show is sponsored by Midi Health. Visit https://www.joinmidi.com/tamsen today to book your personalized, insurance-covered virtual visit. Midi. The Care Women Deserve. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you have ever lost a friend and felt like you weren't allowed to grieve it, this episode is for you. In this deeply personal solo episode, Tamsen opens up about one of the most painful experiences women carry quietly: the friendship breakup. Whether it ended with a blowup, a slow fade, or a silence that just kept getting louder, the loss of a close friend can hurt just as much as a romantic breakup, and yet the world rarely gives you permission to treat it that way. Tamsen shares her own story of losing a close friend around the time of her wedding, the years of silence that followed, and the phone call that finally changed everything. She also breaks down the science behind why friendship loss registers in your brain as physical pain, and introduces a term from psychology you may have never heard, but will immediately recognize. She also shares 5 tools to help you start moving through it, not around it. You'll learn how to: - Write the letter you never have to send (but desperately need to write) - Use the two-column method to get honest about what the friendship really was - Ask yourself the one question before you reach out or try to fix it - Stop filling the space before you've heard what it's telling you This episode is also for the woman who was the one who pulled away, who stopped calling back, who outgrew someone she used to love. The guilt of that is real too, and Tamsen doesn't skip over it. Friendship loss is one of the most common experiences women share and one of the least talked about. If this conversation helped you feel less alone in it, we’d love to hear from you.  If you like this episode, then you will love: How Friendships Can Change Your Life Stay connected with Tamsen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠How To Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠ Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠ from Tamsen  Watch all the episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠  The Tamsen Show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠  Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Abbey Sharp, RD, is an expert in women’s nutrition. In this episode, she sits down with Tamsen Fadal to discuss why so many women feel stuck in the restriction-diet cycle and shares science-backed strategies to break free from constant hunger, food fixation, and the guilt that comes with it. Abbey outlines her sustainable, evidence-based approach to eating that supports energy, metabolism, and long-term health. She explains which foods help stabilize blood sugar, preserve muscle, and support metabolic health during hormonal shifts. Abbey and Tamsen unpack: - Why insulin resistance makes you feel hungry all the time - How to create a hunger crushing combo - The truth about “inflammatory foods” (and what actually matters) - How much protein women really need in midlife - Why fiber is the missing piece in most diets - What to eat to support your body during perimenopause and menopause - How to eat if you’re taking GLP-1 medications like Ozempic And so much more. If you’re tired of chasing the next diet or weight-loss hack, this episode will change the way you think about food. By the end of it, you’ll have the science and tools that will empower you to support your body, energy, and long-term health at every stage of life. Stay connected with Tamsen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠How To Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠ from Tamsen  Watch all the episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Tamsen Show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠  Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You asked, Tamsen answered. In this Q&A-style episode, Tamsen is holding nothing back. She’s taking everything she’s learned from her years as a matchmaker in New York City, going through a public divorce, and finding love again at 50 and applying it to help you navigate relationships with more clarity and confidence. In this episode, she answers questions about: - Spotting relationship red flags before they become bigger problems - Dating again after divorce and rebuilding your confidence - The guilt that can linger after ending a marriage - What it means when a partner keeps delaying commitment - Navigating insecurity in relationships and the impact of social media - How to trust your instincts when something in a relationship feels off Have a question you want Tamsen to answer in a future episode? Email podcast@tamsenfadal.com or text or leave a voicemail at (917) 382-4277. If you like this episode, then you will love: Choosing a Child-Free Life: 5 Things I Wish I Knew Earlier Stay connected with Tamsen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠How To Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠ Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠ from Tamsen  Watch all the episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠  The Tamsen Show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠  Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today’s episode of The Tamsen Show, Joanna Strober (CEO and co-founder of Midi Health) sits down with Tamsen Fadal to discuss the habits, mindset shifts, and resilience you need to build the unstoppable confidence to go after what you want.  The lesson Joanna shares in this episode is harsh but true: it doesn’t matter how accomplished you are, confidence is something we all want and need more of.  The good news is that confidence isn’t something you have or don’t have. Confidence is a byproduct of the opportunities you create for yourself, the people you surround yourself with, and the courage and curiosity you bring to every chapter of your life. Joanna’s life and career teaches us that confidence is strengthened by doing it before you feel ready, by taking the first step without worrying what the second step might look like. In this episode, you’ll learn: - What it takes to build a billion-dollar company - The daily habits of highly successful people - What to do when you realize you’re on the wrong career path - Mindset shifts to overcome career setbacks Plus, Tamsen and Joanna discuss: - The future of women’s health and telemedicine - The gaps in (peri)menopause and midlife healthcare - The changing conversation around weight management, obesity, and GLP-1’s The most interesting thing about Joanna isn’t her accolades, but how many chapters she’s lived. With each milestone, she learned how to move through fear and rejection with more strength, how to pivot when doors close, and how to carve out new opportunities that are changing the world. By the end of this episode, you’ll have a framework to do the same. If you liked this conversation, check this out: From Sports Illustrated to Sephora: How Molly Sims Reinvented Herself in Midlife Stay connected with Tamsen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠How To Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠ from Tamsen  Watch all the episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠  The Tamsen Show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠  This show is sponsored by Midi Health. Visit ⁠www.joinmidi.com/tamsen⁠ today to book your personalized, insurance-covered virtual visit. Midi. The Care Women Deserve. Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this deeply personal solo episode, Tamsen Fadal opens up about a question many women still struggle to answer out loud: Do you want children? For much of her life, that question carried a weight she rarely talked about publicly. In this conversation, Tamsen shares the story of how she came to understand that motherhood wasn’t the path she wanted and why it took years to feel comfortable saying that clearly. She reflects on the expectations many women grow up with and the pressure that can come when your life doesn’t follow that timeline. The episode explores the quiet moments of doubt, the comments people make without realizing their impact, and the internal work required to trust your own decisions. Tamsen also shares 5 tools that help her navigate those conversations and stay grounded in her choice. These are the practical ways she learned to respond when people questioned her decision, projected their fears, or assumed she would eventually change her mind. You’ll learn how to: - Stop feeling responsible for explaining your personal decisions - Recognize when someone else’s fears are being placed onto your life - Speak about your choices with clarity and confidence - Build relationships with people who respect your path - Accept that some people may never fully understand your decision Tamsen also speaks directly to women who may still be figuring it out. The space between certainty and uncertainty can feel isolating, especially when everyone around you seems to have strong opinions about what your life should look like. This episode offers a different perspective. Your life does not have to follow a predetermined script. A meaningful, full life can take many forms, and the most important decisions about your future belong to you. If this conversation resonates with you, consider sharing it with someone who may need to hear it as well. If you liked this conversation, check this out: The 4 Shifts You Need to Start Your Next Chapter Stay connected with Tamsen: ⁠⁠⁠Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter⁠⁠⁠ filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, ⁠⁠⁠How To Menopause⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠ from Tamsen  Watch all the episodes on ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠  The Tamsen Show on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠  Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Molly Sims is a supermodel, actress, author, entrepreneur, and podcast host. In today’s episode of The Tamsen Show, Molly Sims sits down with Tamsen Fadal to reveal why midlife can be your most powerful chapter yet. From modeling for iconic fashion brands (Chanel, Jimmy Choo, Victoria’s Secret) and working alongside Hollywood’s biggest stars to raising $15 million for her skincare brand, YSE Beauty, Molly shares how she transformed rejection into resilience and built her career at every stage of life. In this episode, Molly Sims and Tamsen Fadal discuss: - The mindset behind successful career pivots - What it takes to be an “it girl” - Overcoming rejection and imposter syndrome - Heartbreak in your 30s and dating after 35 - Hormonal acne, melasma, and skincare for women over 40 - Perimenopause skin changes and confidence - Starting and scaling a business in midlife - Trusting your gut in business and leadership If you’re wondering what your next chapter looks like, this conversation is for you. Did you like this episode? Check out this one next: Stacy London: Reinvent Yourself (and Your Style) in Midlife Stay connected with Tamsen: ⁠⁠Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter⁠⁠ filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, ⁠⁠How To Menopause⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠ from Tamsen  Watch all the episodes on ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠  The Tamsen Show on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠  This show is sponsored by Midi Health. Visit https://www.joinmidi.com/TAMSEN today to book your personalized, insurance-covered virtual visit. Midi. The Care Women Deserve. Use code TAMSEN at https://www.jonesroadbeauty.com/ to get a Free Shimmer Face Oil with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit⁠⁠ podcastchoices.com/adchoices⁠⁠ Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this deeply personal solo episode, Tamsen Fadal opens up about what reinvention actually looks like and how to rewrite your next chapter with intention. After walking away from a 30-year career and stepping into an entirely new season of life, she found herself facing a question so many women quietly ask: If I’m not who I used to be… who am I now? This episode is about the space between who you were and who you’re becoming. It’s about the old identities we cling to, the labels that once felt safe, and the fear that shows up when you begin starting over (even when you know it’s time.) Reinvention isn’t about erasing your past. It’s about deciding which parts of your story still belong in your next chapter. You’ll learn how to: - Identify and release the outdated labels that are quietly shaping your decisions - Use the “I’m having the thought that…” technique to create distance from self-doubt - Write a realistic “week in the life” of your next chapter to clarify who you’re becoming - Practice your new identity through small, daily actions that build momentum - Handle resistance from others without explaining or defending yourself - Stay anchored to your “why” when fear or second-guessing creeps in By the end of this episode, you’ll see starting over differently. You’ll understand that you’re not too old, it’s not too late, and you’re not done… you’re still becoming. And you’ll walk away with a clear, grounded way to step into your next chapter without losing yourself in the process. If you like this episode, then you will love: The 4 Tools That Rebuild Your Confidence Fast Stay connected with Tamsen: ⁠Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter⁠ filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, ⁠How To Menopause⁠ ⁠Free Resources⁠ from Tamsen  Watch all the episodes on ⁠YouTube⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠Instagram⁠  The Tamsen Show on ⁠Instagram⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠TikTok⁠  Sponsored by Audible.com: ⁠https://www.audible.com/ep/well-being?srsltid=AfmBOoqJzGW89LNWPV2jE_57v2hv30R6t-I9wDm_9awhk8jtvwbW2o6t ⁠ Explore Audible’s well-being collection.  Take care of your mind and body with the help of the top voices in well-being on Audible. Fitness, finance, sleep, career – take care of it all with guidance from the top voices in well-being on Audible.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit⁠ podcastchoices.com/adchoices⁠ Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Michelle Henry is a board certified dermatologist and expert on the science of hair loss. In today’s episode of The Tamsen Show, she sits down with Tamsen Fadal to break down everything women need to know about female hair loss.  Hair loss affects over 40% of women, especially during (peri)menopause and postpartum. And yet, most women have no idea where to start. In this episode, Dr. Michelle Henry explains the science behind what’s causing your hair loss and provides evidence-based protocols to reverse hair thinning and improve scalp health. In this episode she reveals: - What treatments actually work (minoxidil, PRP, microneedling, and red light therapy) and which are only fads (biotin, rosemary oil, scalp exfoliation) - The impact GLP-1 medications have on hair health - The supplements Dr. Michelle Henry recommends to patients in her office - How hormones, stress, nutrition, and illness directly impact your hair health - The role Hormone Replacement Therapy plays in protecting and restoring hair health - When to consider a hair transplant Plus, Tamsen opens up about losing her hair during perimenopause and divorce and how it impacted her confidence and identity. If you like this episode, then you will love: Hair Loss, Dry Skin, and Hormonal Shifts: The #1 Dermatologist Explains  Stay connected with Tamsen: Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, How To Menopause Free Resources from Tamsen  Watch all the episodes on YouTube Follow Tamsen on Instagram  The Tamsen Show on Instagram Follow Tamsen on TikTok  This show is sponsored by Midi Health. Visit www.joinmidi.com/tamsen today to book your personalized, insurance-covered virtual visit. Midi. The Care Women Deserve. Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices