Hysterical

Join us as we explore the fascinating connection between estrogen and brain health, and discover what you can do to maintain a healthy brain as you age. 

With Dr. Roberta Diaz Brinton w delve into the latest research on Alzheimer's prevention and discuss practical tips to keep your brain sharp. 

Dr Roberta Diaz Brinton is a powerhouse pioneer in Alzheimer's research, revolutionizing our understanding of the role of estrogen as a risk factor for women. 

As the head of the Centre for Innovation in Brain Science at the University of Arizona, she has become a household name in the fight against this debilitating disease. Her ground-breaking scientific discoveries have led to the development of innovative therapies to prevent, delay, and treat Alzheimer's, including the first-ever regenerative therapeutic to regenerate the degenerated brain. She is a true trailblazer in her field with a PhD earned as an NIH Predoctoral Fellow and an NIH Postdoctoral Fellowship at Rockefeller University.

As a Regents Professor of Pharmacology, Neuroscience, and Neurology at her alma mater, the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson, Brinton has become a go-to expert on women's health, serving on the Women Alzheimer's Movement Scientific Advisory Council, the National Institutes of Health Director's Advisory Committee, the National Institute on Aging Board of Scientific Counsellors, and the Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF) Board of Governors. Her work has earned her numerous accolades, including the ADDF Scientist of the Year, the Melvin R. Goodes Prize for Excellence in Alzheimer's Drug Discovery, and the 2010 U.S. Presidential Citizens Medal, the highest civilian honour, for her outstanding contributions to improving science and technology education for students. Don't miss the chance to learn from this awe-inspiring woman and her ground-breaking work!

Get ready to dive into a topic often shrouded in mystery: TESTOSTERONE. 

It's not just for men! In fact, this hormone plays a crucial role in a woman's body too. Join us for a talk show where we'll explore how testosterone affects women's health and well-being and how to determine if it's something you should consider as part of your Menopausal Hormone Replacement Therapy. Don't miss out on this exciting and informative discussion that could improve your life for the better.

Professor Susan Davis is a true powerhouse and trailblazer in the world of women's health. 

As an endocrinologist and clinical researcher, she has dedicated her life to understanding the physiological changes that occur during menopause and the struggles women face during this period. But her work doesn't stop there - she's also an expert on medical and lifestyle interventions for managing menopause, including hormone therapy and the impact of sex hormones on multiple non-reproductive target tissues, such as the brain, cardiovascular system, and more.

As Head of the Monash University Women's Health Research Program, Susan holds a Level 3 NHMRC Investigator Grant. She is a Consultant Endocrinologist and Head of the Women's Endocrine Clinic at the Alfred Hospital Melbourne. She is a Fellow and Council Member of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences. Her research has been pivotal in understanding sex hormones in women, spanning basic science to clinical trials.

Susan is a true champion of women's health, having been one of the founders of Jean Hailes for Women and a past President of the Australasian Menopause Society and the International Menopause Society. She has received numerous national and international prestigious research awards and was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia for her distinguished service to medicine and women's health. In 2022, she was awarded the Royal Australasian College of Physicians Medal for her outstanding contribution and leadership in endocrinology and women's health.

As an advisor to the NHS Menopause Improvement Programme Steering Committee and the Australian National Women's Health Strategy 2020-2030, Susan advocates for the best clinical care and co-authors international Best Practice Guidelines. She has also spoken before national and international regulatory bodies as an advocate and advisor.

Susan's dedication and expertise are truly awe-inspiring, and her work is transforming how we approach women's health.

Meet the founders in this quick take on the insights and conversations that led to creating Hysterical, a community and whisper culture for menopause.  Join these Gen-Xers who had a wake up call that we are the generation that can change menopause forever.  

In this community roundtable discussion we're joined by two women who remind us that if we are not feeling cared for by our doctor, we need to find another one!  Julia Knoke and Mona Holmes share different and related stories of feeling desperate for help as they were bombarded by various symptoms of perimenopause.  We learn how being hit on by a hottie might indicate something is going on with our libido and how great pharmacists are truly life changing.  Listen in to this deep talk and join the community at https://thisishysterical.com/  Enjoy!

Annie Parr and Lysa Cooper are here to lay it bare.  Listen in to their personal stories that cover all sorts of midlife transitions - career, menopause and identity.  These women are honest, fun and pretty f*cking direct when it comes to how they feel about themselves, our culture and their bodies.  Get ready to feel something because it's impossible not to respond to this kind of candor.  

We spoke to MP Carolyn Harris who shares her experience advocating for women's menopause health needs and how she incited a UK Menopause Revolution. From a personal story that's as heartbreaking as it is inspiring, she shares the strategies that helped her first become an MP for her district in Swansea, Wales, to confidently navigating government policies and improving legislation and access.  This show is like a slap in the face to help us choose our menopause journey and take control of our lives.  At 64, Carolyn has never felt better and she's on fire to help us all do the same.  

HERE’S THE THING, SEX IS COMPLICATED AT ANY STAGE OF LIFE.

When you throw fluctuating hormones, the stressors of
midlife, thinning tissue, and the pressure we put on ourselves to perform (in all roles)
you can imagine the impact. And yet, no one seems to be talking about it? We’re
thrilled to be joined by the Chief Medical Officer of Evernow in this candid conversation.

Did you know beforeplay was a thing? We didn’t either! Come learn with us.
We’re also excited to introduce you to a new friend of Hysterical, Evernow, a telehealth platform that is reinventing how women go through menopause.

Dr. Leah Millheiser is a Clinical Professor and the Director of the Female Sexual Medicine Program in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Stanford University Medical Center. She is a NAMS-certified menopause practitioner and her clinical focus is on the treatment of female sexual dysfunction and the care of women in midlife and beyond.

Dr. Millheiser holds a B.A. from Columbia University and an M.D. from Northwestern University. After completing her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Stanford University, she became the recipient of the prestigious Women’s Reproductive Health Research Scholarship (K12 award) from the NIH. This provided her with the opportunity to do novel research on the specific patterns of brain activation and sexual response among women with Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder. Her groundbreaking findings were published in the journal, Neuroscience.

According to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), women aged 45 and over have a less than 5% chance of getting pregnant naturally within a year of trying .What is possible, and what is realistic? This show will give you a step-by-step guide to what an IVF journey looks like for a woman post-forty. Can she use her eggs? What are donor eggs? Can women carry children post-menopause? What about adoption? What about diet and lifestyle interventions? How are celebrities having babies at 47 or 50, and is this possible for the average woman? 

Dr Aimee Eyvazzadeh Graduated from UCLA School Of Medicine and completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Harvard Medical School. She specializes in reproductive endocrinology and infertility. She is a board-certified ObGyn and fellowship trained in the area of infertility. She specializes in infertility, PCOS, endometriosis and minimally invasive surgery. Dr Aimee’s mission is to bring more love into the world by helping people conceive. Her patients endearingly call her their “Egg Whisperer."

What is up with the precocious nature of ovaries and how could a deeper understanding of this organ help women lead longer, more fun lives?

The ovaries age two and a half times faster than any other organ in the body, yet we know nothing about why this happens. We will speak to Daisy about the work Oviva is doing to extend the health span of women by developing novel therapeutics that support and hopefully extend the life and function of the ovaries. If she's successful, it could give women the choice of experiencing menopause. With more context around why menopause happens to humans with ovaries and the culture that stigmatizes women's aging, we can reclaim choice and power in our own lives 

Dr Daisy Robinton is CEO of Oviva, a biotech company focused on Ovarian health and longevity which aims to address the historical gender bias in biomedical research and healthcare. She is a Molecular Biologist and completed a PhD from Harvard in 2016. In 2016 she was listed on the Forbes 30 under 30 for her scientific discoveries. She's also a TEDx speaker and fitness model. When she's not saving the world and being a badass women's Health Advocate, she's a Mama bear to wee baby Scarlett.