EnRitched Menopause

By Jessica Ritch, MDMedicine Health & Fitness Education Self-Improvement

EnRitched Menopause episodes

October 07 105: Peptides with Dr. Tina Wu
Peptides are everywhere right now. They’re being talked about for weight loss, recovery, sleep, longevity, skin, and more. But with so much hype — and so many different claims — how do you know what’s actually supported by evidence and what’s still being studied?
In this episode, Dr. Jessica Ritch sits down with double board-certified emergency medicine and obesity medicine physician Dr. Tina Wu to break down the world of peptides. They discuss what peptides are, how they work, which types have stronger evidence, and where the research is still early. They also talk about GLP-1 medications, recovery, muscle, sleep, mood, skin and hair, as well as the importance of safety, quality, sourcing, and personalized medical guidance.
If you’ve been curious about peptides or wondering if they could play a role in your health during perimenopause or menopause, this episode will help you understand what we know, what we don’t know yet, and what questions to ask before trying them. Most importantly, peptides are not a replacement for hormone therapy or appropriate menopause care.
Listen now and get a clearer, more informed look at peptides — so you can separate the science from the hype and have better conversations with your healthcare provider.
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Connect with Dr. Tina Wu / NOHO Labs
Website: NohoLabs.com
https://noholabs.com/
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44 min
September 30 104: From Body Bully to Body Ally with Anne Poirier
Body changes during perimenopause and menopause can bring old struggles with weight, appearance, and self-worth back to the surface. For women who have spent years dieting, restricting food, or trying to change their bodies, learning to relate to a changing body in a different way can be challenging.
In this episode, Dr. Jessica Ritch is joined by nationally recognized body image expert, certified intuitive eating counselor, and author Anne Poirier to talk about body image, body neutrality, and developing a more supportive relationship with food and movement. They discuss the inner critic, self-compassion, intuitive eating, joyful movement, and how to separate your worth from your weight or body size.
Anne shares practical ways to become more curious about negative self-talk, listen to your body's hunger and fullness cues, and find movement that feels enjoyable rather than something you have to do to control your weight. They also discuss what healthy living can look like outside of perfectionism and how our relationship with our bodies can influence the way we model health and body image for our children.
🎧 Tune in for a thoughtful conversation about body image, menopause, intuitive eating, and learning to care for your body without making its appearance the measure of your worth.

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Connect with Anne Poirier
Website: ShapingPerspectives.com
https://shapingperspectives.com/
Facebook: @anne.poirier.author
https://www.facebook.com/anne.poirier.author/
Instagram: @annepoirier11author
https://www.instagram.com/annepoirier11author/
LinkedIn: Anne-Poirier-72b66344
https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-poirier-72b66344/
SubStack: @annepoirier11
https://substack.com/@annepoirier11
Get your FREE Ebook: https://shapingperspectives.com/confidence

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46 min
September 23 103: Plants as medicine with Dr. Suzanne Gilberg
If you've been dealing with hot flashes, mood changes, anxiety, poor sleep, or other symptoms of perimenopause, you may have wondered if herbs or plant-based medicine could help. With so much information (and misinformation) online, it can be difficult to know what is actually worth considering and how to use herbal supplements safely.
In this episode, Dr. Jessica Ritch speaks with Dr. Suzanne Gilberg, a board-certified OBGYN, menopause expert, bestselling author of Menopause Boot Camp, and physician certified in integrative and holistic medicine. Suzanne shares how her years of studying Ayurveda and traditional healing practices shaped the way she thinks about women's health and plant-based medicine.
They explore how herbs may support common menopause symptoms, along with what women should know about choosing quality supplements and potential interactions with medications. Suzanne also shares her perspective on cannabis and psychedelics, and a simple way to make oregano oil at home.
🎧 Tune in to this episode for a thoughtful conversation about herbs and menopause, and learn how to approach plant-based medicine with curiosity while still making informed, safe choices for your health.

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Connect with Dr. Suzanne Gilberg:
Website: TheDrSuzanne
https://thedrsuzanne.com
Substack: The Modern Heretic
https://askdrsuzanne.substack.com
Facebook: @AskDrSuzanne
https://www.facebook.com/askdrsuzanne
Instagram: @AskDrSuzanne
https://www.instagram.com/askdrsuzanne

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46 min
September 16 102: Optimizing your sleep with Stephanie Silberman
You’re exhausted, you finally get into bed, and suddenly your brain is wide awake. Or maybe you fall asleep just fine, only to find yourself staring at the ceiling at 3 AM. If sleep has become harder during perimenopause or menopause, it’s not something you simply have to accept as part of getting older.
In this episode, Dr. Jessica Ritch sits down with clinical psychologist and sleep expert Dr. Stephanie Silberman to explore some of the most common sleep problems women experience during this stage, including insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea, and restless leg syndrome. They discuss how hormonal changes, stress, sleep habits, caffeine, alcohol, electronics, exercise, and light exposure can all affect sleep, as well as the signs that it may be time to get evaluated for a sleep disorder.
If restless nights are leaving you exhausted, frustrated, or wondering what happened to your sleep, this episode offers practical ways to understand what may be getting in the way, and how to start sleeping better.
🎧 Listen now and learn how to make better sleep a priority... not just something you hope happens at the end of a busy day.

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Connect with Dr. Stephanie Silberman:
Website: SleepPsychology.com
https://sleeppsychology.com

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READY TO ENRICH YOUR MENOPAUSE JOURNEY?
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> Connect with Dr. Jessica Ritch for more free resources on menopause and women's health:
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37 min
September 09 101: Reworking your metabolism with Atou Diarra
If it feels like your body suddenly changed in perimenopause or menopause — you’re gaining weight, losing muscle, feeling more tired, and the things that used to work just aren’t working anymore — it can be frustrating to feel like your body is suddenly playing by different rules. As hormones shift during midlife, your metabolism and body composition can change, too.
In this episode, Dr. Jessica Ritch explores a new approach to weight loss and metabolic health in midlife with nurse practitioner, fat loss coach, and founder of Preventive Health and Wellness Center, Atou Diarra. Atou shares practical strategies for building sustainable nutrition and exercise habits and making movement work with a busy lifestyle.
The conversation also touches on why sustainable fat loss is about more than the number on the scale — and why midlife may require a different strategy.
🎧 Listen to the episode to learn how you can support your metabolism, preserve muscle, and build sustainable habits that help you feel stronger, healthier, and more confident through perimenopause and menopause.

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Connect with Atou
Instagram: @preventivehealthwellness
https://www.instagram.com/preventivehealthwellness
Website: PreventiveHealthWC.com
https://www.preventivehealthwc.com

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READY TO ENRICH YOUR MENOPAUSE JOURNEY?
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32 min
September 02 100: When you don’t feel right, but your labs are “normal” with Dr. Stephanie Dunlop
You’re exhausted, struggling with brain fog, feeling bloated, gaining weight despite your healthy habits, or simply not feeling like yourself. You see your doctor, get your labs done, and hear that everything is “normal.” But you know something isn’t right.
In this episode, Dr. Jessica Ritch talks with emergency medicine physician and functional health coach Dr. Stephanie Dunlop about why women can still feel unwell even when standard lab results look normal. They explore a few key underlying drivers, including thyroid health, iron status, and metabolic and hormonal balance, and what foundational steps can help women start feeling better during perimenopause and menopause. Dr. Dunlop also shares her own experience of navigating the frustrating gap between symptoms and “normal” lab results.
If you’ve been told everything is “normal” but you still don’t feel like yourself, this episode can help you better understand your symptoms and the questions to bring to your healthcare provider.

Listen to the full episode, subscribe and share it with someone who needs to hear this conversation.

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Connect with Dr. Stephanie Dunlop
Instagram: @docstephaniemd
https://www.instagram.com/docstephaniemd
Website: RootRXHealth.com
https://rootrxhealth.com/
Book: The Normal Lie — available on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/Normal-Lie-Doctors-Perfect-Keeping-ebook/dp/B0G4B5JNKW

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READY TO ENRICH YOUR MENOPAUSE JOURNEY?
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> Connect with Dr. Jessica Ritch for more free resources on menopause and women's health:
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40 min
August 26 99: Cardiovascular disease is the #1 killer of women, but it doesn’t have to be, with Dr. Rhea Sancassani
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women, yet it’s often overlooked, especially when symptoms don’t look the way we expect.
In this episode, Dr. Jessica Ritch sits down with board-certified cardiologist Dr. Rhea Sancassani to discuss heart disease in women, including how heart attack symptoms can present, why women’s heart disease can sometimes be missed, and which risk factors and screenings women should know about.
If you're in your 40s and going through perimenopause or menopause, now is an important time to understand your cardiovascular risk, know your numbers, and start taking steps to protect your heart health.
Listen to the full episode and talk with your healthcare provider about what may be right for you and your health.

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Connect with Dr. Rhea Sancassani
LinkedIn: Rhea Sancassani
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhea-sancassani-md-facc-3a626593/
X: @RheaSancassani
https://x.com/RheaSancassani
Jackson Memorial Hospital: Downtown Miami, Florida
https://providers.jacksonhealth.org/provider/rhea-bettina-sancassani/2592326
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READY TO ENRICH YOUR MENOPAUSE JOURNEY?
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50 min
August 19 98: Beyond the basics in menopause hormone care with Dr. Alicia Robbins
Menopause hormone therapy can be life-changing, but finding the right approach isn’t always as simple as taking estrogen and progesterone.
If you’re in your 40s and dealing with poor sleep, weight changes, mood shifts, brain fog, hot flashes, or simply feeling unlike yourself, menopause care may require more than the basics.
In this episode, Dr. Jessica Ritch and Dr. Alicia Robbins, a board-certified OB/GYN and menopause specialist, take a closer look at personalized hormone care during perimenopause and menopause. They explore how hormone needs can change throughout the menopause transition, the roles of estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone, and what to consider when hormone therapy isn’t giving you the relief you expected. Dr. Robbins also shares her approach to midlife care, including preventative health, lifestyle, sleep, mood, and treatments that may help address specific symptoms.
Listen to the full episode to go beyond the basics of menopause hormone care, and share it with a woman who could benefit from a more personalized approach to her health.

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Connect with Dr. Alicia Robbins
Instagram: @aliciarobbinsmd
https://www.instagram.com/aliciarobbinsmd

Podcast: Call Your Doctor
https://www.draliciarobbins.com/podcast

Dr. Alicia Robbins is the founder of The Elm, a boutique practice focused on midlife care for women in Greenwich, Connecticut. She is also the co-host of Call Your Doctor, a podcast covering health and medicine. Through her "Dr. Robbins Method", she takes a systematic approach to midlife care while addressing each woman’s individual symptoms, needs, and goals.

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READY TO ENRICH YOUR MENOPAUSE JOURNEY?
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40 min
August 12 97: Building resilience with Lisa Peterson
Some seasons of life ask more of us than others — and perimenopause can be one of them.
Between hormonal changes and life's unexpected challenges, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. The good news? Resilience is something you can build.
In this episode, Dr. Jessica Ritch welcomes Coach Lisa Peterson for a heartfelt conversation about finding strength during life's biggest transitions. Lisa shares her personal experience with early menopause and profound loss, along with the lessons that led her to help other women build resilience through change. Together, they explore practical ways to care for your nervous system, process difficult emotions, and reconnect with yourself during challenging seasons.
If you've been feeling stretched thin or wondering how to keep moving forward, this conversation is a gentle reminder that resilience is built one step, one choice, and one day at a time.
🎧 Listen now to learn how building resilience can help you feel more supported through perimenopause, menopause, and life's inevitable ups and downs.

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Connect with Lisa Peterson:

Instagram: @lisavp305
https://www.instagram.com/lisavp305

Substack: Lisa V. Peterson
https://substack.com/@lisavpeterson

Website: BabeGarage.com
https://babegarage.com

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READY TO ENRICH YOUR MENOPAUSE JOURNEY?
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37 min
August 05 96: The latest technology for the vagina, vulva and pelvic floor with Jestina Cutshall
What if some of the changes you've been told are "just part of aging" don't have to be?
Bladder leaks, frequent trips to the bathroom, vaginal discomfort, painful sex, and pelvic floor weakness are common during perimenopause and menopause — but that doesn't mean you have to simply live with them. These symptoms can affect everything from your sleep and workouts to intimacy and your overall confidence.
In this episode, Dr. Jessica Ritch is joined by women's health nurse and InMode Clinical Trainer Jestina Cutshall to discuss innovative technologies that are helping women regain comfort and confidence. Together, they explore treatments like FormaV and VTone, how they support vaginal tissue and pelvic floor health, what you can expect during treatment, and why a personalized approach is key to finding the right solution.
If you've been wondering whether your symptoms are "normal" or what options are available beyond simply managing them, this episode is for you.
🎧 Tune in to learn about today's treatment options for pelvic and vaginal health and the questions to ask when exploring what may be right for your body.

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Connect with Jestina:
Jestina Cutshall
Clinical Trainer, InMode
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Learn more about InMode and find a provider: https://inmodemd.com

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27 min

About EnRitched Menopause

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Welcome to EnRitched Menopause where host, Dr. Jessica Ritch, helps those in perimenopause and menopause understand what's going on with their bodies and how to thrive in this stage and beyond. You…