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Everyday Wellness: Midlife Hormones, Menopause, and Science for Women 35+ episodes

July 22Ep. 621 Cortisol, Belly Fat, and the Fasting Mistake Most Women Make with Ben Azadi, FDN-P | Menopause, Perimenopause, Keto
I’m delighted to reconnect with my dear friend Ben Azadi today, in honor of his newly revised book, Keto Flex.
Ben is a leading authority on metabolic health, an international Keystone speaker, and the New York Times best-selling author of Metabolic Freedom.
In today’s conversation, we discuss why women fail on keto. We examine how women’s menstrual cycles and various life stages influence both the ketogenic diet and intermittent fasting, and the importance of coming out of ketosis and incorporating feast days. We explain what the Randall cycle is, why we need to be finely tuned to it, how to support healthy cortisol regulation, particularly the HPA axis, and tools to determine whether we are balanced within the autonomic nervous system, including heart rate variability, sleep, and whether our glucose and ketones are within range. We also explore the effects of anti-nutrients and elimination diets, and Ben shares his approach for women who feel keto hasn't worked for them, explaining why keto should be viewed as a process rather than a diet.
This is, as always, a truly invaluable conversation with my dear friend Ben Azadi. Stay tuned, as we will also be offering giveaways to listeners of Ben's new book, Keto Flex.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:
Various factors that could influence how women respond to a ketogenic diet

How women need to adjust keto and fasting according to their menstrual cycle, perimenopause, and postmenopausal years, rather than continuously following the same approach

Why Ben encourages women to have intentional feast days instead of remaining in ketosis indefinitely

What a feast day looks like, and how it differs from a cheat day

Why fasting should be adapted to how well your body tolerates stress

Factors that can help to determine whether fasting is working for you

Why you should adjust your training intensity and focus more on recovery as you get older

How a temporary carnivore elimination diet can help identify foods your body doesn't tolerate

Why Ben views keto as a metabolic process rather than a diet, and why he prioritizes lifestyle before medication
Bio: Ben Azadi
Ben Azadi, FDN-P, is a leading authority on metabolic health, an international keynote speaker, and the New York Times bestselling author of Metabolic Freedom.
After facing his own health challenges, Ben transformed his life in 2008—losing 80 pounds and stepping into metabolic freedom. That turning point sparked a global mission: to help 1 billion people break free from physical and mental obesity through education, not medication.
With 18+ years in the health and wellness space, Ben is now leading a bold 10-year initiative to naturally reverse type 2 diabetes in 1 million people.
Through his work, Ben has reached millions worldwide and personally coached thousands to reclaim their health. His audience includes nearly 3M+ on digital platforms, more than 1M YouTube subscribers with over 100M views, and his top-ranked podcast, The Ben Azadi Show, which has surpassed 100 million downloads.

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53 min
July 20BONUS: A Fresh Perspective on Aging: Dr. Youn's Expert Insights
I am thrilled to connect with my friend and colleague, Dr. Anthony Youn today.
Dr. Youn is a nationally recognized board-certified plastic surgeon and the author of many best-selling books. He has a massive social media presence and hosts the widely acclaimed podcast The Holistic Plastic Surgery Show.
In our conversation today, we dive into Dr. Youn’s new book, Younger for Life, and he offers valuable insights on skin health and overall well-being. We explore the aging process and address oxidative-free radical damage, chronic inflammation, autophagy, and the impact of processed foods. We also get into helpful supplements for skin support, examine the concept of greenwashing, and discuss sunscreen, exfoliation, in-office treatments, breast implant illness, and the power of lifestyle choices.
Stay tuned for more!
IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:
How to avoid aging too quickly through nutrition and lifestyle changes

How sugar and seed oils impact skin aging

The benefits of collagen supplements for healthier skin

Hormonal changes that affect the metabolism and skin health after menopause

The importance of screening the ingredients in skincare products

How chemical sunscreens differ from physical sunblocks

Using Retinol for anti-aging and skin health

Non-invasive fat reduction treatments and their potential risks

Dr. Youn discusses breast implant illness

What you need to look out for when using Botox
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1 hr 13 min
July 18Ep. 620 Menopause, Hormones, and the Body’s Terrain with Dr. Sharon Stills | Menopause, Perimenopause, Lymphatic Health
I am honored to connect with Dr. Sharon Stills today. She is a graduate of naturopathic medical school with extensive training in European biological medicine, bioidentical hormone replacement, and anti-aging therapies.
In our conversation today, we explore terrain-based medicine and strategies to support women in perimenopause and beyond. We talk extensively about gut health, the estroblome, the microbiome, how European biological medicine views these as terrain, disruptive factors, and why they matter for women in midlife. We also examine the influence of the lymphatic system and how castor oil packs support it, bioidentical hormones as a lifelong tool rather than a temporary fix, and why menopause is a sacred second act in women's lives.
Dr. Stills is thoughtful, insightful, and grounded, and I know you will enjoy this conversation with her as much as I did recording it.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:
How European biological medicine emphasizes the extracellular matrix (terrain) rather than focusing only on individual cells or mitochondria

How declining hormones during menopause often expose longstanding yet previously hidden aspects of women’s health

Dr. Stills shares what she did to prepare herself for menopause in the preceding years

Dr. Stills encourages women to create meaningful challenges or experiences to mark their major life transitions

How limiting beliefs about aging can influence how you experience midlife and beyond

Factors that could influence the health of your terrain

How supplements can play an important role, but work best alongside lifestyle habits, mindfulness, and supporting your body's natural healing processes

Why Dr. Stills considers the lymphatic system an overlooked contributor to hormone balance, and some practical ways to support healthy lymphatic flow

How simple daily habits often have a greater impact on your health than wellness gadgets

The value of bioidentical hormones, and why hormone therapy should be individualized rather than one-size-fits-all
Bio: Dr. Sharon Stills
Dr. Sharon Stills, a licensed Naturopathic Medical Doctor and graduate of The Sonoran University (2001), has spent over two decades transforming women’s health, with a special focus on guiding women through perimenopause and menopause.
Creator of the pioneering RED Hot Sexy Meno(pause) Program and host of the annual Mastering Your Meno(pause) Transition summit, she combines her expertise in European Biological Medicine, pro-aging therapies, and Bio-identical Hormone Replacement to help women rediscover vitality with natural methods.
A respected voice in her field, Dr. Stills has lectured internationally at the Paracelsus Academy in Switzerland, contributed to Women’s Health Network, and served on the boards of the Bio-Regulatory Medicine Institute and UCLA’s Archive of Healing.
She recently opened the Lasting Wellness Center in Scottsdale, AZ—alongside her son, Dr. Ben Stills—offering advanced diagnostic and therapeutic care for chronic illness and women’s health.
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1 hr 4 min
July 16Ep. 619 The Elimination Diet Myth! – Why Blanket Restriction Backfires in Perimenopause | Menopause, Perimenopause & Diet
Welcome to the latest Midlife Minute episode.
Today, we’re talking about elimination diets, iron, and ferritin. I share my personal experience with prolonged antibiotic and antifungal use, clarify what the research actually says about restrictive diets, nutrient deficiencies, fatigue, and brain fog, and highlight why it’s essential to understand your iron status during the menopausal transition.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:
Why elimination diets can be helpful in specific situations, but may not be appropriate for the long term

How removing major food groups without a replacement strategy can cause unintended nutrient deficiencies

Why some women become more reactive to certain foods during the menopausal transition

How women’s protein requirements increase during perimenopause and menopause

How low ferritin is often overlooked in women, even when they are experiencing fatigue and brain fog

Why women’s iron status fluctuates during the perimenopause to menopause transition

How some women experience significant symptoms long before anemia appears in their standard lab work
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Links:
1. The Importance of Nutrition in Menopause and Perimenopause—A Review
2. Weight gain during the menopause transition: Evidence for a mechanism
dependent on protein leverage
3. The gut microbiota in menopause: Is there a role for prebiotic and probiotic
solutions?
4. Cognitive Performance in Relation to Systemic and Brain Iron at Perimenopause
5. Accelerated Increase in Ferritin Levels During Menopausal Transition as a Marker of Metabolic Health
6. Iron and Menopause: Does Increased Iron Affect the Health of Postmenopausal Women?
7. Iron deficiency in peri-menopausal women: Clinical considerations from an expert consensus
8. Cognitive Function in Peri- and Postmenopausal Women: Implications for
Considering Iron Supplementation
29 min
July 15Ep. 618 Preventing Heart Disease Through Better Metabolic Health with Dr. Philip Ovadia | Menopause, Perimenopause, Heart Health
I’m delighted to reconnect with Dr. Philip Ovadia today. He is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon with over 20 years of experience in the operating room and the founder of Ovadia Heart Health, a telemedicine practice focused on preventing and treating metabolic and cardiovascular disease through dietary and lifestyle intervention. He has co-authored two books, including, most recently, Stay Off My Kitchen Table.
Today we discuss key statistics on metabolic health, metabolic health challenges, and lifestyle interventions, including Dr. Ovadia’s three I's (insulin resistance, inflammation, and imaging), optimal lab values, vulnerable populations, and why prevention is key, especially for women and heart disease. We discuss the influence of gut and metabolic health, elimination diets, the reintroduction of food, and the positive influence of AI on medicine. We also cover the impact of GLP-1s and so much more.
Stay tuned for an insightful conversation with Dr. Phil Ovadia on why improving metabolic health is one of the most important steps you can take to prevent cardiovascular disease.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:
Why clinicians often fail to recognize the five metabolic syndrome criteria as signs of metabolic disease

Dr. Ovadia introduces his "three I's”, and explains why they deserve far more attention when evaluating cardiovascular disease risk.

How dietary and lifestyle interventions can improve metabolic health, reduce medication use, and help people feel more empowered

Why blood work should always be interpreted as part of the bigger picture rather than focusing on a single value

How metabolic changes during perimenopause and menopause can increase cardiovascular disease risk, and why prevention is particularly important

How gut dysfunction can interfere with nutrient absorption and contribute to ongoing metabolic health challenges

The value of using the carnivore diet as an elimination diet

Dr. Ovadia explains why he is optimistic about AI in medicine

How Dr. Ovadia’s perspective on GLP-1 medications has evolved, and how he now uses low-dose GLP-1s alongside dietary and lifestyle interventions for certain patients

Some simple measures to help you better understand your current metabolic health
Bio: Dr. Philip Ovadia
Conducting over 3,000 heart surgeries taught Dr. Philip Ovadia that good health comes from lifestyle and nutrition, not surgery. Sadly, many of his patients considered their heart attacks “inevitable.”
Having lost 100lbs to overcome lifelong obesity, Dr Ovadia is on a mission to help people stay off his operating table by teaching them how to never need a heart surgeon through his Telehealth practice, Ovadia Heart Health.
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1 hr 4 min
July 13BONUS: The Science of Skin Aging and Longevity with Dr. Carolina Reis Oliveira | Menopause, Perimenopause, Skin Health
Today, we have a sponsored episode featuring One Skin, a super high-value company I’ve worked with over the past two years.
I'm joined today by Dr. Carolina Reis Oliveira, one of the CEOs and co-founders of One Skin. Dr. Oliveira holds a PhD in stem cell biology and tissue engineering. She has co-invented five patents and co-authored numerous scientific publications. She and her team are disrupting the outdated anti-aging skincare industry with their cutting-edge research on skin and longevity.
In our conversation, Dr. Reis Oliveira shares her journey from receiving her PhD to co-founding One Skin. We explore the impact of cellular senescence and immunosenescence and how estrogen receptors in the skin change during perimenopause and menopause, increasing the rate of senescent cell accumulation. We discuss skin as a longevity organ and the research behind the OS-01 peptide, including how it supports the microbiome and blood flow, its exceptional results for increasing hair thickness, and how to use this peptide in skin, body, or hair care. We also cover the effects of sun and environmental exposures on skin aging, and Dr. Reis Oliveira discusses her current research on the influence of GLP-1s on stem cells and skin health.
Stay tuned for a truly interesting and insightful conversation on the science of skin, longevity, and the latest research behind One Skin.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:
What led Dr. Reis Oliveira and her team to focus on cellular senescence and skin as a longevity organ?

What cellular senescence is, and why it becomes increasingly important during perimenopause and menopause

How maintaining a healthy skin barrier and good hydration helps the skin recover from various stressors

One Skin's research and product development process

How Dr. Reis Oliveira's team measures the epigenetic signature of the skin to determine biological skin age

The importance of supporting the barrier function across the entire body, and not just the face

How stress, hormonal changes, and aging increase senescent cells within hair follicles, and how to support hair density and thickness

Why protecting your skin from UV exposure remains an important part of healthy aging

Investigating whether the OS-01 peptide could help support skin quality in people using GLP-1 medications

How long does it typically take to see results with One Skin face, body, eye, and hair products
Bio: Dr. Carolina Reis Oliveira
Dr. Carolina Reis Oliveira is the CEO and co-founder of One Skin. She holds a Ph.D. in stem cell biology and tissue engineering, is a co-inventor of 5 patents, and a co-author of numerous scientific publications. She relocated from Brazil to Silicon Valley in 2016 to found One Skin, a fast-growing longevity company developing products to promote skin age reversal by targeting a central driver of aging, the accumulation of senescent cells.
Carolina and her team are disrupting the outdated anti-aging skincare industry with their groundbreaking research around skin and longevity.

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56 min
July 11Ep. 617 How Stress Influences Hormones and Metabolic Health with Dr. Carrie Jones | Menopause, Perimenopause, Metabolic Health
I am honored to have Dr. Carrie Jones back on the podcast today. She’s a naturopathic physician and hormone expert with over 20 years of clinical experience in women's health and endocrinology.
In today’s conversation, we unpack common social media myths about midlife, the influence of lifestyle choices in perimenopause, the role of cortisol and hormones, and current research on the parasympathetic nervous system. Dr. Jones explains vagal freeze, how our stress response can exacerbate it, and why stress has become so normalized. We also explore the influence of synthetic hormones, thyroid propaganda, immune system function, autoimmunity, lab reference values and ranges, and the timing hypothesis of hormone replacement therapy, and Dr. Jones shares her favorite new supplements.
Stay tuned for another insightful conversation with one of my favorite voices in the hormone space.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:
The importance of being thoughtful about information shared on social media regarding perimenopause and menopause

How chronic stress becomes harder to tolerate and can cause an increase in inflammation during perimenopause

Some simple strategies to help you feel safe, connected, and supported, and improve your vagal tone

How actual stress, anticipated stress, and perceived stress all activate the same stress response

How chronic stress affects every system within the body

How certain women can tolerate synthetic hormones very well, while others develop various symptoms

Why basic blood tests and reference ranges are not always optimal for everyone

Factors that could influence thyroid function, and the benefits of a broader thyroid assessment than TSH alone

Dr. Jones explains why she prefers to start hormone therapy early in perimenopause if appropriate

The new supplements Dr. Jones uses to support mood, stress, and sleep
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Hello Hormones Podcast
58 min
July 08Ep. 616 How the Nervous System Shapes Stress, Trauma, and Recovery with Dr. David Rabin | Menopause, Perimenopause, Nervous System
I’m excited to welcome Dr. Dave Rabin today. Dr. Rabin is a translational neuroscientist and board-certified psychiatrist who specializes in treatment-resistant PTSD, addiction, vagus nerve activation, and HRV as a biomarker. He is also the author of A Simple Guide to Being Alive, a thoughtful and helpful guide to supporting our health, and one of my favorite books in the last several years.
In this episode, we explore the habitat crisis and why we cannot bully our nervous system into safety. Dr. Rabin explains trauma and support, healing from within, the role of anhedonia, and why the absence of pleasure is a physiologic issue rather than a moral one. We also discuss wonder, awe, and play; the importance of touch, intimacy, eye contact, oxytocin, and co-regulation; the role of psychedelics, medication, and psychotherapy in trauma healing, and how kindness toward ourselves and others can help activate the vagus nerve.
Stay tuned for an insightful discussion on supporting your nervous system, healing from within, and rethinking what it means to be truly alive.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:
Why Dr. Rabin believes we are facing a habitat crisis rather than simply a mental health crisis

What happens when you try to bully your nervous system into safety

How the vagus nerve helps shift the body from chronic stress into recovery

Being blamed or unsupported after hardship can reinforce a victim mindset.

Why medicine, technology, practitioners, and other tools should help activate your own healing rather than become something you depend on

Wonder, awe, play, and pleasure may support the body's natural healing response.

How human connection, oxytocin, co-regulation, and shared experiences support nervous system regulation and recovery

How psychedelic-assisted therapy fits into trauma healing

How medication can help stabilize people while healing begins

Why being kind to yourself is an essential part of healing
Bio: Dr. Davis Rabin
Dr. David M. L. Rabin, MD, PhD, is a translational neuroscientist, psychiatrist, entrepreneur & inventor on a mission to cure mental illness. He has been studying the impact of chronic stress in humans for over 20 years, focusing on trauma, addiction, and human performance. Dr. Rabin is a Senior Research Scientist at the Institute for Human and Machine Cognition, the Chief Medical Officer and co-founder at Apollo Neuroscience, the Executive Director of The Board of Medicine Nonprofit Medical Board, and the Medical Director of The Apollo Clinic. In addition to hosting The Psychedelic Report and Your Brain Explained podcasts, Dr. Rabin regularly serves as an expert for news outlets such as The New York Times, Vogue, CBS News, The Washington Post, and The Wall Street Journal. In his spare time, he enjoys cooking, dancing, playing volleyball, sailing, and hiking with his wife, Kathryn, and their son, Sammy.
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Dr. Rabin’s book: A Simple Guide to Being Alive
1 hr 7 min
July 06BONUS: Muscle Matters: Transforming Metabolic Health for Weight Control with Bronson Dant | Metabolic Health, Weight Control, Muscle Matters
I am happy to connect with Coach Bronson Dant today. He has spent over a decade guiding and training people in health and fitness. He discovered the benefits of a whole-food, animal-based ketogenic diet for optimizing metabolic health and performance, and wrote The Ultimate Ketogenic Fitness Book.
In our discussion today, we dive into the powerful story of Coach Bronson’s pain-to-purpose journey. We explore the value of mindset and look at how age-related changes affect muscle, inflammation, and metabolic flexibility. He shares his three pillars of muscle health related to nutrient density, bioavailability, and satiety, and we examine the importance of sleep, the impact of extremes in exercise, and the value of stress management. We also unravel the complexities of weight-loss resistance, and Coach Bronson discusses his research published in the Journal of Nutrition, Metabolism, and Health Science, sharing his perspective on macros and functional movement in menopausal women.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:
Coach Bronson shares his three pillars for nutrition

The limitations of basing nutrition on calories alone

How the hormone piece impacts effective weight management

How to avoid physical deterioration through fitness and nutrition

Why Coach Bronson advocates for living life to the fullest and dying quickly

How does muscle mass impact metabolic health?

The importance of taking a balanced approach to weight loss

How sleep aids muscle recovery and growth

Stress management, nutrition, and fitness for overall well-being

How alcohol affects our health and fitness

The benefits of combining functional movement training and proper nutrition for older adults
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Cynthia’s Intermittent Fasting Transformation Book

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⁠YouTube⁠ and ⁠Instagram⁠

⁠The Ultimate Ketogenic Fitness Bundle⁠
1 hr 5 min
July 04Ep. 615 The Adrenals Masterclass: The Science of Resilience & "High-Functioning" Burnout | Menopause, Perimenopause & Adrenal Health
Today, I’m delighted to share a compilation of adrenal-centric discussions with experts Drs. Sonya Jensen, Carrie Jones, Scott Sherr, and Will Bulsiewicz, and geneticist Dr. Yael Joffe, Nurse Practitioner Heather Quaile, and Physician's Assistant McCall McPherson.
In this masterclass, we explore the effects of generational silence and how the thrifty genotype impacts the likelihood of poor metabolic health outcomes over time. We define the GABAergic system and the effects of decreased progesterone in perimenopause, and examine how our immune and nervous systems are impacted in midlife. We discuss the impact of GABA cofactors, the connection between adrenal and thyroid health, how stress affects ovarian aging, and the impact of genetics on our lifestyle choices and responses. We also unpack shift work and circadian rhythm disruption, and their influence on the gut microbiome.
Join us for today’s action - and information-packed, adrenal-centric podcast. I know you will enjoy listening to it as much as I enjoyed putting it all together.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:
The impact of generational trauma on stress resilience and metabolic health across generations

How famine exposure, family history, and cultural background could contribute to our metabolic and hormonal health

How estrogen metabolism pathways can influence hormone balance and long-term health

The importance of B vitamins, magnesium, amino acids, protein, and overall nutritional status for healthy liver function and detoxification

How ongoing fight-or-flight activation can impair energy production and contribute to a cycle of worsening stress and fatigue

How hormones, sleep, toxins, infections, and insulin resistance can influence mitochondrial performance

The importance of optimizing thyroid and adrenal dysfunction together

How chronic stress and adverse childhood experiences can influence ovarian aging

How gut barrier dysfunction can contribute to chronic low-grade inflammation

How genetics and epigenetics can affect our appetite, hormone metabolism, mood, and treatment responses
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Cynthia’s Intermittent Fasting Transformation Book

The Midlife Pause Supplement Line
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On her book website: Heal Your Hormones, Reclaim Yourself

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On Instagram

Estrogen Detox Made Easy

Hello Hormones with Dr. Carrie Jones - Podcast
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On his ⁠website⁠

Troscriptions

⁠Health Optimization Medicine

One Base Health⁠⁠
Connect with McCall McPherson
On Modern Thyroid Clinic

Instagram and TikTok

Modern Thyroid and Wellness Podcast

Thyroid Lab Guide
Connect with Heather Quaile
On her website

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Connect with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz
On his website
Connect with Yael Joffe
On 3X4 Genetics

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Podcast Links:
Ep. 559 Heal Your Hormones, Reclaim Yourself: Women's Health in Midlife with Dr. Sonya Jensen | Perimenopause, Menopause & Hormones

Ep. 567 “Timing Is Everything” – The Best Way to Test Hormones, Cortisol & Thyroid for Real Answers with Dr. Carrie Jones

BONUS: "The Sympathetic Spiral of Doom!” – The Fastest Way To Reset Your Nervous System & End Burnout with Dr. Scott Sherr

Ep. 478 Thyroid Truths: Labs, Adrenals & Appetite Explained with McCall McPherson

Ep. 498 Chronic Stress Is Aging Your Ovaries – The Shocking Link Between Trauma, Hormones & Menopause with Heather Quaile

Ep. 537 The #1 Longevity Nutrient You’re Missing – How Fiber Supercharges Your Gut, Immunity & Sleep with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz

Ep. 558 Your DNA Isn’t Your Destiny – The Most Actionable Way to Use Genetics for Weight Loss with Dr. Yael Joffe
1 hr 11 min