Integrative medicine specialist Dr. Karen Koffler joins Kim Azzarelli to discuss major life transitions that are often misunderstood: perimenopause and menopause. Dr. Koffler explains the hormonal changes behind common symptoms like brain fog, fatigue, and disrupted sleep, and shares practical ways to find relief through lifestyle changes, nutrition, and self-care. She also reframes this stage as a natural re-set—an opportunity to reclaim energy and focus on yourself.

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Heavy incontinence can present unique physical, emotional, and social challenges—and it’s more common than many women think. In this episode, integrative medicine specialist Dr. Karen Koffler shares supportive guidance for managing heavier leaks, with expert tips on pelvic floor strength, product fit, and real-world strategies. The goal: to equip women with the knowledge and tools to live fully and confidently.

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Bladder leaks are more common than many women realize—and happen earlier than you might think. In this episode, we talk to Dr. Karen Koffler, integrative medicine specialist, and break down what’s happening in the body and share effective tactics for managing symptoms with confidence and comfort.

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Award-winning journalist Katie Couric has become one of the most public and vocal advocates for cancer awareness and research in the U.S. In this episode, she reflects on how personal experience shaped her commitment to early detection and discusses the advances in science and technology that are transforming women’s health today.

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Fashion icon and philanthropist Diane von Furstenberg has spent her life empowering women to be “in charge.” In this episode, she reflects on aging and self-discovery, and on how confidence, connection, and kindness can shape a meaningful life and lasting legacy.

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For decades, Rear Admiral Susan Blumenthal, MD, has been at the forefront of advancing women’s health. Former Assistant Surgeon General of the US, and the nation’s first-ever Deputy Assistant Secretary for Women’s Health, she helped shift research, policy, and practice beyond “bikini medicine” to take in the full scope of women’s health needs. In this episode, Dr. Blumenthal reflects on her trailblazing career and the innovations—from digital mammography to technology and AI-assisted diagnostics—that continue to transform care for women today.

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Neurodegenerative disease doesn’t begin in your seventies—it builds over a lifetime. In this episode, physician-scientist Dr. Fanny Elahi explores why women face a higher risk of Alzheimer’s, the connection between hormones, stress, and brain aging, and how her lab at Mount Sinai is advancing early detection with blood biomarkers. She also explains why menopause is a crucial time for women’s brain health and the daily habits that can help protect memory and cognitive function.

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Strength training plays a critical role in women’s health, from building strong muscles and bones in early adulthood to slowing the losses that accelerate with menopause and age. In this episode, Dr. Rachel Tavel, Doctor of Physical Therapy and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, explains why starting early matters, why it is never too late, and how simple strength training practices can support muscle and bone health at every life stage.

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Your gut is home to trillions of microbes that influence everything from digestion and immunity to hormones and beyond. Dr. Suzanne Devkota, Director of the Cedars-Sinai Human Microbiome Research Institute and Associate Professor of the Division of Gastroenterology at Cedars-Sinai, joins us to explore what makes a microbiome healthy, how it changes across life stages and the everyday habits that can improve gut health.

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Metabolic health is the foundation for how well we age—and for women, it influences everything from energy and mood to hormone balance. In this episode, longevity expert Dr. Karen Koffler explores the fundamentals of metabolic health, the role of blood sugar stability, the impact of inflammation, and the connection between metabolism and hormones. She shares how small, intentional changes can help women improve resilience, maintain energy, and protect their health across life stages.

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