EnRitched Menopause

By Jessica Ritch, MD

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

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The podcast currently has 109 episodes available.

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September 16, 2026 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?
> For EnRitched Gynecology practice updates and membership information, please visit: https://enritchedgynecology.com
> Connect with Dr. Jessica Ritch for more free resources on menopause and women's health:
Facebook: @enRitched
https://www.facebook.com/enRitched
Instagram: @enritched
https://www.instagram.com/enritched
TikTok: @enritched
https://www.tiktok.com/@enritched
> And JOIN OUR MAILING LIST to get early access to new episodes!📩
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September 09, 2026 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?
> For EnRitched Gynecology practice updates and membership information, please visit: https://enritchedgynecology.com
> Connect with Dr. Jessica Ritch for more free resources on menopause and women's health:
Facebook: @enRitched
https://www.facebook.com/enRitched
Instagram: @enritched
https://www.instagram.com/enritched
TikTok: @enritched
https://www.tiktok.com/@enritched
> And JOIN OUR MAILING LIST to get early access to new episodes!📩
Sign up now: 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/enritched

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September 02, 2026 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?
> For EnRitched Gynecology practice updates and membership information, please visit: https://enritchedgynecology.com
> Connect with Dr. Jessica Ritch for more free resources on menopause and women's health:
Facebook: @enRitched
https://www.facebook.com/enRitched
Instagram: @enritched
https://www.instagram.com/enritched
TikTok: @enritched
https://www.tiktok.com/@enritched
> And JOIN OUR MAILING LIST to get early access to new episodes!📩
Sign up now: 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/enritched

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August 26, 2026 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?
> For EnRitched Gynecology practice updates and membership information, please visit: https://enritchedgynecology.com
> Connect with Dr. Jessica Ritch for more free resources on menopause and women's health:
Facebook: @enRitched
https://www.facebook.com/enRitched
Instagram: @enritched
https://www.instagram.com/enritched
TikTok: @enritched
https://www.tiktok.com/@enritched
> And JOIN OUR MAILING LIST to get early access to new episodes!📩
Sign up now: 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/enritched

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August 19, 2026 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?
> For EnRitched Gynecology practice updates and membership information, please visit: https://enritchedgynecology.com
> Connect with Dr. Jessica Ritch for more free resources on menopause and women's health:
Facebook: @enRitched
https://www.facebook.com/enRitched
Instagram: @enritched
https://www.instagram.com/enritched
TikTok: @enritched
https://www.tiktok.com/@enritched
> And JOIN OUR MAILING LIST to get early access to new episodes!📩
Sign up now: 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/enritched

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40min
August 12, 2026 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?
> For EnRitched Gynecology practice updates and membership information, please visit: https://enritchedgynecology.com
> Connect with Dr. Jessica Ritch for more free resources on menopause and women's health:
Facebook: @enRitched
https://www.facebook.com/enRitched
Instagram: @enritched
https://www.instagram.com/enritched
TikTok: @enritched
https://www.tiktok.com/@enritched
> And JOIN OUR MAILING LIST to get early access to new episodes!📩
Sign up now: 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/enritched

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August 05, 2026 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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READY TO ENRICH YOUR MENOPAUSE JOURNEY?
> For EnRitched Gynecology practice updates and membership information, please visit: https://enritchedgynecology.com
> Connect with Dr. Jessica Ritch for more free resources on menopause and women's health:
Facebook: @enRitched
https://www.facebook.com/enRitched
Instagram: @enritched
https://www.instagram.com/enritched
TikTok: @enritched
https://www.tiktok.com/@enritched
> And JOIN OUR MAILING LIST to get early access to new episodes!📩
Sign up now: 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/enritched

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July 29, 2026 95: Healing your pelvic floor and more with Dr. Rivka Friedman
Have you been told that bladder leaks, pelvic pain, or discomfort during intimacy are just a normal part of getting older?
Many women in perimenopause and menopause experience symptoms like urinary urgency, leaking, pelvic pressure, vaginal discomfort, or pain with sex — but often suffer in silence or assume there's nothing they can do about it.
In this episode, Dr. Jessica Ritch is joined by pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Rivka Friedman for an empowering conversation about pelvic floor health during midlife. They discuss how hormonal changes can impact the pelvic floor, why symptoms like bladder issues, prolapse, and pelvic pain are so common, and how pelvic floor therapy can help women regain comfort, confidence, and quality of life.
Whether you're dealing with symptoms yourself or simply want to better understand your body, this episode offers practical insights and hope. You'll learn why pelvic floor health is about much more than Kegels — and why it's never too late to seek support.
🎧 Listen now and discover how caring for your pelvic floor can help you thrive through perimenopause and menopause.
If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who may be struggling with symptoms in silence. Together, we can help more women get the support they deserve. 💚

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Connect with Dr. Rivka Friedman:
Website: https://drrivkafriedman.com
Instagram: @drrivkafriedman
https://www.instagram.com/drrivkafriedman
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READY TO ENRICH YOUR MENOPAUSE JOURNEY?
> For EnRitched Gynecology practice updates and membership information, please visit: https://enritchedgynecology.com
> Connect with Dr. Jessica Ritch for more free resources on menopause and women's health:
Facebook: @enRitched
https://www.facebook.com/enRitched
Instagram: @enritched
https://www.instagram.com/enritched
TikTok: @enritched
https://www.tiktok.com/@enritched
> And JOIN OUR MAILING LIST to get early access to new episodes!📩
Sign up now: 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/enritched

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35min
July 22, 2026 94: Mental health in menopause with Dr. Susan Zink
Feeling more anxious, irritable, forgetful, or simply not quite like yourself lately? Perimenopause and menopause can affect more than your physical health. Shifting hormones can also impact your mood, sleep, anxiety levels, and ability to focus.
In this episode, Dr. Jessica Ritch is joined by Dr. Susan Zink, a board-certified reproductive psychiatrist and founder of Elemental Integrative Psychiatry, to take a closer look at the connection between hormones, the brain, and mental health during perimenopause and menopause. They discuss anxiety, depression, irritability, sleep problems, and brain fog, along with the many factors that may contribute to these symptoms and treatment options that can help, including lifestyle changes, therapy, medications, and hormone therapy.
If you’ve been struggling with your mood, sleep, anxiety, or brain fog, tune in to better understand what may be happening and the support available to help you feel better.
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who may benefit from this conversation.

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Connect with Dr. Susan Zink:
Website: ElementalIntegrativePsych.com
https://www.elementalintegrativepsych.com
Facebook: Elemental Integrative Psychiatry
https://www.facebook.com/people/EleMental-Integrative-Psychiatry/61580364713741/
Instagram: @elemental_integrative_psych
https://www.instagram.com/elemental_integrative_psych
YouTube: @elemental_integrative_psych
https://m.youtube.com/@elemental_integrative_psych
LinkedIn: Susan Zink, MD
https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanzinkmd

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READY TO ENRICH YOUR MENOPAUSE JOURNEY?
> For EnRitched Gynecology practice updates and membership information, please visit: https://enritchedgynecology.com
> Connect with Dr. Jessica Ritch for more free resources on menopause and women's health:
Facebook: @enRitched
https://www.facebook.com/enRitched
Instagram: @enritched
https://www.instagram.com/enritched
TikTok: @enritched
https://www.tiktok.com/@enritched
> And JOIN OUR MAILING LIST to get early access to new episodes!📩
Sign up now: 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/enritched

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July 15, 2026 93: Menopause makeover with Dr. Sanam Zahedi
Have you looked in the mirror lately and wondered why your body suddenly feels unfamiliar — even though you're taking care of yourself the same way you always have? Menopause can bring changes that affect not only how we look, but also how we feel in our bodies and ourselves.
In this episode, Dr. Jessica Ritch sits down with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Sanam Zahedi to discuss what she calls the "menopause makeover" — a thoughtful, individualized approach to addressing the physical changes that often accompany perimenopause and menopause. Together, they explore the science behind hormonal shifts, collagen loss, breast changes, body composition, facial aging, and why understanding what's happening beneath the surface can help women make informed decisions about aesthetic treatments.
If this episode resonates with you, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who may be experiencing similar changes...
Because menopause isn't the end of feeling confident in your body — it's an opportunity to redefine what confidence looks like for you.

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Connect with Dr. Zahedi
Zahedi Plastic Surgery, Aventura, Florida (offers both in person and virtual consults)
Website: SZPlasticSurgery.com
https://www.szplasticsurgery.com
Instagram: @doctorzahedi
https://www.instagram.com/doctorzahedi

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READY TO ENRICH YOUR MENOPAUSE JOURNEY?
> For EnRitched Gynecology practice updates and membership information, please visit: https://enritchedgynecology.com
> Connect with Dr. Jessica Ritch for more free resources on menopause and women's health:
Facebook: @enRitched
https://www.facebook.com/enRitched
Instagram: @enritched
https://www.instagram.com/enritched
TikTok: @enritched
https://www.tiktok.com/@enritched
> And JOIN OUR MAILING LIST to get early access to new episodes!📩
Sign up now: 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/enritched

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