I am delighted and honored today to interview Dr. Lisa Mosconi. She is an Associate Professor of Neuroscience in neurology and radiology at Cornell Medicine and Director of the Women's BRAIN Initiative and the Alzheimer's Prevention Clinic at Weill Cornell Medicine, New York Presbyterian Hospital. She is also a globally acclaimed neuroscientist with a Ph.D. in neuroscience and nuclear medicine and the author of the New York Times bestseller The XX Brain and, more recently, The Menopause Brain.
In our conversation, we discuss how women’s brains change during perimenopause and menopause, looking at the significance of puberty, pregnancy, and perimenopause, as well as the lack of medical research on women and medical gaslighting. We explore the concept of bikini medicine and its misconceptions regarding women's health and hormones alongside the crucial roles of hormones like estradiol, progesterone, and testosterone in our neuroendocrine system. Dr. Mosconi also provides insights into evolving menopausal treatments, including lifestyle interventions. 
Dr. Mosconi is an esteemed figure in neuroscience and a prominent voice in women's health. I am confident you will gain valuable insights and perspectives from my discussion with her today.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:

How women's brains change during perimenopause and menopause

How the lack of information for young girls can lead to medical gaslighting and confusion during perimenopause

Dr. Mosconi explains how a simple sugar is used as a tracer to track glucose metabolism in the brain during perimenopause

Why brain changes during menopause may lead to mental fatigue and brain fog

How the lack of training and research on menopause in medical residency programs leads to a poor understanding among clinicians

Why women need to consider their brain and metabolic health during perimenopause

Why estrogen is essential after menopause

The benefits of HRT for menopausal women

How stress impacts hormone production


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The Menopause Brain will be released March 12th, 2024.

Ep. 342 Understanding Menopause: Hormonal Shifts in Women's Brains with Dr. Lisa Mosconi

Welcome to the Everyday Wellness podcast with Cynthia Thurlow! Cynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner, author of the best selling book Intermittent Fasting Transformation: IF45, 2x TEDx speaker, with her second talk having more than 10 million views, and the host of Everyday Wellness Podcast. With over 20 years experience in health and wellness, Cynthia is a globally recognized expert in intermittent fasting and women’s health, and has been featured on ABC, FOX5, KTLA, CW, Medium, Entrepreneur, and The Megyn Kelly Show. Her mission is to educate women on the benefits of intermittent fasting and overall holistic health and wellness, so they feel empowered to live their most optimal lives. Her goal with Everyday Wellness is to help her listeners make simple changes to their everyday lives that will result in improved overall wellness and long term health.

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I am thrilled to connect with Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz today.
Dr. Gilberg-Lenz is involved in women's empowerment and public education, appearing frequently to share her expertise in women's health and integrative medicine. She received her medical degree from the USC School of Medicine and did her residency training in obstetrics and gynecology at UCLA Cedars Sinai Medical Center. She is the author of The Menopause Bootcamp. 
In our discussion, we dive into paradigm shifts and identity differentiation in middle age, debunking the common misconception that our worth ties into our physical attractiveness or the ability to have children. We talk about ageism and the impact of misogyny on sexual education and healthcare, exploring precursors to disease risk in menopause, pelvic floor advocacy, bone and muscle changes in menopause, and the effects of disordered eating on mental health. We also touch on brain remodeling, the three Ps, and how cycle changes can impact our ability to interact with our environment and affect our relationships. 
I am excited for you to listen to this insightful conversation, which is the first of two discussions with Dr. Gilberg-Lenz.

﻿IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:

How women get pressured to conform to societal standards 

Sexual health education is so important

Why we need policy changes to address gender-related health disparities

How our past medical history is essential for predicting our future health outcomes

The importance of pelvic floor health for women

The benefits of vaginal estrogen and energy-based devices during menopause 

Why annual pap smears are essential for sexually active women over 40

The musculoskeletal changes that occur in menopause

How disordered eating patterns often get hidden, and how they can worsen with hormonal changes and mood disorders

How the brain chemistry brain of women gets remodeled with puberty, pregnancy, and menopause


Bio: Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz
A Diplomat of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz, MD, received her medical degree in 1996 from the USC School of Medicine and completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at UCLA/Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Gilberg-Lenz is involved in women’s empowerment and public education. She appears frequently as an expert in women’s health and integrative medicine in print, online, and on TV, where she is the Chief Medical Correspondent for the Drew Barrymore Show. She is the author of MENOPAUSE BOOTCAMP: Optimize Your Health, Empower Your Self, and Flourish as You Age (Harper Wave; October 11th) 

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Ep. 362 Optimizing Health: Strategies for Menopause Well-Being with Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz

I am delighted to reconnect with Dr. Casey Means today.
Dr. Means is the Co-founder of Levels, a health technology company dedicated to reversing the global metabolic health crisis. She is also the co-author of the book Good Energy, along with her brother Callie Means. 
In our discussion today, we dive into mitochondria and metabolism, looking at the impact of cognitive dissonance and the reductionistic philosophies of medical specialization. We explore the effects of siloing, the challenges posed by our broken medical system, the Flexner Report, the role of RVUs, the effects of insulin resistance on metabolic health and mitochondrial dysfunction, and the symptoms commonly seen in women. Dr. Means also offers her insights on advocacy, continuous glucose monitors, and the labs she finds impactful, and she shares the incredible story of her mother's health journey. 
Good Energy is an outstanding book that will benefit every listener and clinician, and I will often recommend it.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:

How energy gets created in the body

The link between insulin resistance and acne

How insulin resistance impacts fertility

How underpowered parts of the brain and neurological system can show up as depression or anxiety, potentially leading to dementia

The problem of our siloed, reactive, and specialist-obsessed culture

The importance of getting your biomarkers tested and learning simple strategies to improve your metabolism, based on the results 

What are the conditions encompassed by the metabolic spectrum disease? 

The labs that Dr. Means finds most impactful

Dr. Means shares her thoughts on continuous glucose monitors.

The benefits of looking at your basic eating patterns in a non-judgmental and curious way before implementing any changes

Dr. Means shares the powerful story of her mother’s health journey.

 
Bio: Dr. Casey Means
Casey Means, MD, is a Stanford-trained physician and co-founder of Levels, a health technology company with the mission of reversing the world’s metabolic health crisis. Her book on metabolic health, Good Energy, comes out in May 2024 with Penguin Random House. She received her BA with honors and MD from Stanford, was President of her Stanford class, and has served on Stanford faculty. She trained in Head & Neck Surgery before leaving traditional medicine to devote her life to tackling the root cause of why Americans are sick. She has been featured in The New York Times, The New Yorker, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Women’s Health, and more. 

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Good Energy, by Casey and Calley Means, is available from Amazon and most anyplace good books are sold.

Ep. 361 Metabolic Health: Addressing Mitochondria, Medicine and Advocacy with Casey Means, M.D.

I am delighted to have the privilege of reconnecting with Dr. Deb Matthew today. She joined me once before on Episode 259. She is a distinguished best-selling author, international speaker, and dedicated educator known as the Happy Hormone Doctor. 
Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of women in the United States, causing one of every 3.2 deaths among women annually. In our conversation today, Dr. Matthew and I delve into the realm of cardiovascular disease, exploring the benefits of hormone replacement therapy, essential laboratory testing, medications, and the neurocognitive changes that occur during perimenopause and menopause. We also focus on lifestyle, gut testing, and the all-time favorite topic of weight loss resistance. 
Stay tuned for today’s engaging, enriching, and enlightening discussion with Dr. Deb Matthew.

﻿IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:

How HRT reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease 

How long-term use of estrogen can reduce the risk of heart disease over time

Why should you do a hormone panel before starting HRT?

How cortisol levels impact cardiovascular health

How the coronary calcium score helps to predict heart attack risk

Cholesterol markers and their significance in cardiovascular risk assessment

Managing cholesterol levels in perimenopausal women

The importance of addressing underlying hormonal imbalances in women to mitigate cognitive decline and lipid disorders

The connection between gut health and brain fog

How women’s testosterone levels impact their cognition and motivation

Hormone imbalance and weight loss resistance in women


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Ep. 295: HRT’s Impact on Women’s Health Through Time with Dr. Deb Matthew

BONUS Menopausal Toolkit: Heart, Brain and Hormonal Health with Dr. Deb Matthew

I am thrilled to have Dr. Elisa Song joining me today. 
Dr. Song is an integrative pediatrician and author of Healthy Kids Happy Kids. She trained at Stanford University, New York University (NYU), and the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). 
In our conversation today, we dive into kids in crisis, exploring the butterfly effect of crisis impacting teens and young adults. We discuss the significance of the gut microbiome, dispelling myths surrounding antibiotics and addressing the resulting global health crisis. We touch on PANS, PANDAS, rheumatic fever, and strategies for restoring the gut microbiome of children, post-antibiotics. We also look at the significance of food labeling and constipation in children, explore the importance of the vagus nerve and heart rate variability, and examine the impact of sugar, glyphosate, and other forever chemicals. 
Stay tuned for today's insightful and enlightening conversation with Dr. Elisa Song as we dive deeply into crucial aspects affecting pediatric health and wellness.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:

Dr Song discusses the crisis surrounding the health of children and the shifts and trends she has seen in pediatric medicine over the last two decades

Why do we need to address the root cause of illness instead of just treating the symptoms?

How autoimmune disease rates in children are rising

The importance of empowering teens through education and support to make healthy choices 

How do antibiotics impact children’s health?

Strategies for restoring the gut microbiome of children after antibiotics

How the vagus nerve impacts the gut microbiome and brain

How sugar affects children’s health

The importance of gut health for brain function and detoxification

How to improve children’s health through diet, exercise, and integrative treatments


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Ep. 360 Raising Resilient Kids: Insights from Holistic Pediatrician, Dr. Elisa Song

I am excited to share AMA number eight with all our listeners today, where we dive deep into listener questions concerning sleep and HRV. 
In today's AMA episode, we investigate the physiology of sleep, also looking at changes that occur with perimenopause and menopause. We discuss supplements for better sleep, explore sleep hygiene and metrics for REM and deep sleep, examine melatonin and glycine, touch on heart rate variability, and review various gadgets beyond the Aura that can enhance sleep quality.
Join me for a comprehensive exploration of HRV and the benefits of better sleep.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:

Why middle-aged women experience poor sleep during perimenopause

Why sleep hygiene is essential, particularly during perimenopause and menopause

Which supplements help with better sleep?

The benefits of a low-carb or ketogenic diet for improving sleep quality

How HRT helps to induce better sleep 

The benefits of melatonin for improving sleep quality

Why deep sleep is essential for memory consolidation, improving the immune system, and overall health

Factors that could impact heart rate variability (HRV)

How to improve your heart rate variability (HRV)

Gadgets I have found helpful for sleep

Tips for improving sleep quality


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Resources:
Ep. 301 Creatine: The Best Supplement for Better Bones & Brain Health with Darren Candow, PhD, CSEP-CEP
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Research: 
Nocturia through the menopausal transition and beyond: a narrative review
The influence of high and low levels of estrogen on diurnal urine regulation in young women
Technically sleeping? A clinical single-case study of a commercial sleep robot

Ep. 342 Understanding Menopause: Hormonal Shifts in Women's Brains with Dr. Lisa Mosconi

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