By now, you know that the older we get, two things become vital to aging powerfully: weight training and eating more protein to build muscle. These are even more important for women going through the menopause transition. Exercise physiologist, nutrition scientist and author Dr. Stacy Sims is back to guide us step-by-step in building a plan that works for each one of us. Grab your notebook! You're going to want to take notes with this episode! 

Find Dr. Stacy Sims on Instagram @DrStacySims, and on her website, DrStacySims.com.

The online exercise programs suggested by Dr. Sims can be found here: 

• www.haileyhappensfitness.com 
• www.thebettyrocker.com 

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Producer: Melissa Grelo. 

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October is Menopause Awareness Month, and in recognition of this, I’m dedicating every episode to unique and important conversations about menopause. In April, I hosted an incredible event with leading experts: Dr. Sheila Wajayasignhe, Janet Ko, founder of the Menopause Foundation of Canada, and menopause coach and fitness expert Amanda Thebe. Together, these experts tackled all the big questions:

- What is menopause, and does everyone experience it?

- How severe can the symptoms get, and are any of them dangerous?

- What treatments are available, and is hormone therapy suitable for everyone?

- How do I access proper care, and what can I do if my doctor isn’t taking me seriously?

- How can lifestyle changes help manage symptoms?

- What can I do if my mental health is suffering?

- How does menopause affect sex drive and urinary incontinence?

- Why am I gaining weight, and how can I stop it?

Plus, we addressed even more audience questions, diving deep into every aspect of this life transition. We cover it all—so tune in to listen, learn, and even share a laugh on the next episode of *Aging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo*.

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She was the face of fashion for almost 30 years as the host of Fashion Television - the show that gave us front row seats to the biggest names in Paris, London and Milan. Jeanne Beker blazed a trail that nobody has been able to replicate ever since. Now, in her new book, "Heart on My Sleeve", she takes us into her closet and shares amazing stories each connected with a special item of clothing. From encounters and interviews with the most famous people in the world, to finding love again after two divorces, to sharing her breast cancer diagnosis and recovery. I also share the time I first saw Jeanne at work in the same building and ask her what challenges she faced coming up in the TV business. Jeanne reminds us that a life lived with fashion and substance is always in style. 

Find more from Jeanne Beker on Instagram @thejeannebeker, and get a copy of her book, "Heart on My Sleeve," at this link: https://www.simonandschuster.ca/books/Heart-on-My-Sleeve/Jeanne-Beker/9781668035207

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Producer: Melissa Grelo. 

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Welcome to the season two premiere of Aging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo! I'm kicking off the season with some big time inspiration from someone who is the definition of aging powerfully: Grammy-winning singer, dancer and choreographer, Paula Abdul! At 62, she continues to tour, perform grueling shows and singing live. How does she do it? She shares her regimen including how she eats, sleeps and moves her body. In the first half of the episode, we discuss Paula's big break into showbiz, the famous family who helped launch her career and how she learned to handle fame. In the second half of the conversation, Paula talks about aging in a business that favours the young, going through menopause and managing injuries and pain at the same time. Finally, Paula shares her advice to younger women and tells us who her favourite pop stars are today, including how she helped singer-dancer Tate McRae get a start in the business. It's an inspirational start to season two of Aging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo!

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Producer: Melissa Grelo. 

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The show is back!!! Welcome to Season 2 of Aging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo! I hope you've been able to catch up on listening to Season 1. You don't want to age gracefully... You want to age powerfully! Season 2 of Aging Powerfully with me, Melissa Grelo, is back on Thursday, September 19th, to educate, empower and inspire you to live your best life in your 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond! 

First up? Catching up with singer, dancer, choreographer and two-time Grammy award winner, Paula Abdul!!!! She tells us how she's living her best life in her 60s!

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Producer: Melissa Grelo. 

Audio/Video Producer and Editor: Drew Garner. 

Melissa recaps what she's learned from the experts in season one of Aging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo.

Season two drops September 2024! 

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It's an uncomfortable truth: Canada is not immune from racism, nor is our healthcare system. If you have to interact with the healthcare system, will you get the care you need? Will you get the care you deserve regardless of your age, your race, your gender or the language you speak? Will your elderly parents get the care they need and deserve? Family physician and preventive medicine specialist Dr. Onye Nnorum breaks down systemic racism in medicine and how it can impact all of us. She also discusses solutions to improve the system so that we can all feel safe and heard by our healthcare practitioners. 

Find more from Dr. Nnorom on Instagram at @Dr.O.Nnorom.

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Have you sneezed or coughed and had a little pee accident? Are you suffering from urinary incontinence? Has sex ever been painful for you? These are just some of the symptoms of genitourinary syndrome. Up to 80% of menopausal women can suffer from it. It is caused by low estrogen levels in the tissues of the urinary tract and the female genital tract. Why is understanding pelvic floor health important? Well, urinary incontinence is one of the top reasons women are admitted to long-term care homes and it can have drastic effects on mental, social and physical health. On this episode of the show, physiotherapist and researcher Dr. Sinead Dufour and Erin Craven, CEO of UROSPOT - clinics that focus on pelvic healthcare for women and men - discuss the vital importance of understanding and treating the pelvic floor for overall health.

Find out more about Urospot at Urospot.com.

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Producer: Melissa Grelo. 

Audio/Video Producer and Editor: Drew Garner.

You think you know everything about the Queen of Canadian media? Think again. Marilyn Denis shares stories that you've never heard before. She shares what it was like breaking barriers as one of the first high profile women in Canadian radio and then launching one of the most successful daytime talk shows of all time. How did she navigate gender bias in the industry, becoming a new mom, losing her sister, divorce, being a single mother, criticisms about her looks, plastic surgery and going through menopause in front of Canada? How did she stay strong and grounded while bringing joy and information into Canadian households for decades? Marilyn shares her personal, behind-the-scenes stories with candor, humour and humility and leaves us with a framework that can inspire us all to age powerfully. 

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Producer: Melissa Grelo. 

Audio/Video Producer and Editor: Drew Garner.

Supplements have been around for a long time with controversy among many doctors and researchers, but these days, there is an explosion of Menopause Supplements. Are they effective or just snake oil? How are they actually manufactured? How much money is actually being made? Can you automatically trust a doctor who is selling a supplement? Dr. Jen Gunter takes on the supplement industry and uncovers just how easy and dubious supplement manufacturing really is. She also discusses the latest update on how long you can safely be on menopause hormone therapy. Finally, while hormone therapy is in, has Gen Z decided that the birth control pill is out? What's behind the latest social media trend of saying no to The Pill by the younger generation of women? Is it bad for your health or just dangerous propaganda? These questions and more are answered by the internet's favourite myth-busting OB/GYN, Dr. Jen Gunter. 

Find Dr. Jen Gunter on her website DrJenGunter.com or on Instagram @DrJenGunter. You can also find her best-selling books at your favorite retailer: The Vagina Bible, The Menopause Manifesto and Blood. 

Find Melissa Grelo on Instagram @MelissaGrelo and @AgingPowerfullyWithMG, or on her website AgingPowerfullyWithMelissaGrelo.com. Find clips of the show on YouTube @MelissaGrelo. 

Producer: Melissa Grelo. 

Technical Producer and Editor: Drew Garner.