Everyday Wellness: Midlife Hormones, Menopause, and Science for Women 35+
Everyday Wellness™
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.
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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Apr 9, 2026 • 19min
Ep. 578 "20 Grams Is Not Enough!” – Why Your Protein Intake Is Failing Your Muscles
Discussion centers on why common protein targets may fail to trigger muscle maintenance and how anabolic resistance after 40 raises meal protein needs. Exploration of mitochondrial decline as a driver of persistent swelling and fatigue. Coverage of supplements and nutrients for mitochondrial repair, plus cautions about relative energy deficiency from ‘clean’ eating with heavy training.
Apr 8, 2026 • 1h 1min
Ep. 577 “Infertility Is a Warning Sign” – The Shocking Truth About Hormones & Long-Term Health with Dr. Natalie Crawford
Dr. Natalie Crawford, double-board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and author, blends lifestyle and functional medicine with fertility care. She discusses fertility as a vital sign, ovarian reserve and AMH testing, inflammation and the gut's role in estrogen metabolism, perimenopausal ovulatory changes, and modern reproductive options like IVF and egg freezing.
Apr 6, 2026 • 58min
BONUS: Muscle, Bone & Joint Health in Menopause with Debra Atkinson
Debra Atkinson, hormone-balancing exercise coach and Flipping50 founder who helps women regain strength in midlife. She talks about how menopause reshapes muscle, bone, and recovery needs. Short bursts of HIIT, heavier low-rep lifting, zone 2 movement, pelvic floor and breathing work, vibration plates, saunas, and smart supplements all come up as tools for stronger, healthier midlife bodies.
Apr 4, 2026 • 55min
Ep. 576 "You’ve Been Pooping All Wrong!” – The Shocking Reason For Chronic Constipation & Bloating with Dr. Trisha Pasricha
Dr. Trisha Pasricha, gastroenterologist and neurogastroenterology researcher at Harvard, walks through the science and stigma of poop. Short, clear takes on stress and the gut-brain connection. Practical tips for travel constipation and pelvic floor dysfunction. A focused look at menopause-related bowel changes, rising early colorectal cancer risks, and why fiber matters.
Apr 2, 2026 • 21min
Ep. 575 "Stop the Bloat!” – The Fastest Way to Increase Fiber Without Digestive Distress
A practical guide to reducing midlife bloating by increasing fiber the right way. Short tips on why changing hormones affect the gut and which fibers are gentler. Stepwise advice for training your microbiome, hydration, and how to spot digestive issues that worsen gas. Clear targets for fiber intake and which foods to start with to avoid distress.
Apr 1, 2026 • 1h 6min
Ep. 574 This Is Destroying Your Oral Microbiome – The Fastest Way to Improve Hormones, Immunity & Longevity with Dr. Dominik Nischwitz
Dr. Dominik Nischwitz, a German dentist and pioneer in biological functional dentistry and ceramic implantology, explains why the mouth is the start of the gut. He covers oral dysbiosis, how hormones affect gums, risks of root canals and cavitations, mercury dangers, and why ceramic implants and hydroxyapatite toothpaste are gaining attention. Short, provocative, and health-focused conversation about oral-to-whole-body links.
Mar 30, 2026 • 1h 14min
BONUS: Nurturing the Gut Microbiome: Impact of a Long-Term Gut Health with Dr. Robynne Chutkan
Dr. Robynne Chutkan, gastroenterologist and microbiome author, shares her expertise on gut health and immunity. She discusses stomach acid and risks of proton pump inhibitors. Learn about dysbiosis, the estrobolome and how medications shape the microbiome. Practical lifestyle influences like sleep, alcohol, exercise and diverse plant intake are highlighted.
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Mar 28, 2026 • 1h 13min
Ep. 573 “Aging Well Is a Strategy” – The Brain, Hormone & Fitness Markers Women Must Build Now with Dr. Lindsey Berkson
Dr. Lindsey Berkson, hormone scholar and clinician known for work on endocrine disruption and oxytocin, joins to discuss protecting the hippocampus and targeted cardio for resilience. She explores appropriate hormone dosing versus conservative approaches, oxytocin as a system-wide protector, chemical impacts on hormone signaling, detox strategies, gut health, and how lifestyle and fitness support aging well.
Mar 26, 2026 • 14min
Ep. 572 "The Estrobolome Connection!” – The Best Strategy To Balance Estrogen & Stop Belly Fat
A lively discussion about how fiber reshapes midlife metabolism and why carbs can hit differently now. They explore the estrobolome and how gut processes affect estrogen recycling and belly fat. Practical tips for boosting fiber, hydration, and electrolytes come up, plus guidance on easing fiber increases and supporting changing physiology.
Mar 25, 2026 • 1h 2min
Ep. 571 Stop Losing Bone After 40 – The Most Effective Way to Reverse Osteoporosis & Build Strength with Dr. Nick Trubee
Dr. Nick Trubee, an exercise physiologist and strength coach with 17+ years of experience, focuses on preventing and reversing osteoporosis with resistance and impact training. He explains why bone and muscle decline after 40. He challenges walking-as-enough myths. He covers training frequency, progressive overload, protein and creatine, weighted vests, grip strength, recovery tools like sauna and vibration, and the mindset needed for long-term gains.
