In today's episode of Health Youniversity, we're crossing the bridge from fertility into the next phase of womanhood—preparing for perimenopause while you still have time to make a difference.

Join Dr. Susan as she sits down with Lauren Tetenbaum, author of "Millennial Menopause: Preparing for Perimenopause, Menopause, and Life's Next Period." Lauren is a lawyer, turned licensed clinical social worker and perinatal mental health certified therapist who realized—after years of education and clinical experience—that she knew nothing about menopause. When she attended a networking event where every older woman said "I wish I had been warned," Lauren walked out with a mission: to tell her generation to be proactive.

This conversation is revolutionary because Lauren represents a generation saying "not on my watch." Millennials are uniquely positioned—straddling fertility, pregnancy, and the perimenopause transition, often having children in their late 30s and early 40s when perimenopause symptoms begin. Many don't know it, and when they raise the issue with their doctors, are told that if they are having regular menstrual cycles, they aren’t in perimenopause.

In this essential episode, you'll discover why perimenopause symptoms often start in your late 30s and are frequently mood-related, why you don't need to meet criteria for major depression to get help, the truth about the 2002 Women's Health Initiative study that left an entire generation without hormone therapy support, why aging is nothing to fear and help is available, and how society's ageism and sexism have made menopause a term people fear.

Lauren shares her personal adjustments—strength training at 40 for bone and cognitive health, sleep hygiene practices that actually work, and why a quick workout beats another cup of coffee when you're exhausted. 

This episode is for women in their late 30s and 40s experiencing unexplained mood changes, anyone told they're "too young" for perimenopause or it's "just postpartum," women wanting to prepare for a healthy natural transition, their, partners and loved ones who want to understand and support, and healthcare providers who need updated education on menopause care.

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In today's episode of Health Youniversity, we're exploring the critical connection between women's health and wealth—and why your worthiness matters in both.

Join Dr. Susan as she sits down with Nancy Griffin, a private client wealth advisor and creator of Women, Worth and Wellness. Nancy shares her deeply personal journey through infertility while climbing the corporate ladder at Procter & Gamble in the 1970s—a time when being a mother meant being passed over for international assignments, and fertility struggles had to be hidden like a "perceived weakness."

Nancy's story is one of transformation: from 18 years in corporate America as one of the first female managers, through fertility treatments she kept secret to protect her career, to leaving it all behind after realizing "I can't create a life, but perhaps I can save a life." This pivot led her into community leadership, then ultimately into wealth management—where she discovered she could make the most significant impact on women's lives.

In this powerful conversation, Nancy introduces the concept of the "Age of Integrity"—a new attitude in which women step into the driver's seat of their lives. She explains that health is wealth, that your worth is your worthiness, and why women should demand the care they deserve.

This episode is essential for women navigating fertility challenges while managing careers, anyone struggling with worthiness during family-building journeys, women planning for their financial and health futures, professionals wanting to support female clients holistically, and anyone ready to prioritize themselves.

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Today at Health Youniversity we're exploring the critical connection between hormonal health and mental well-being.

Join Dr. Susan as she sits down with Dr. Lauren LaRose, a board-certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist who practices integrative psychiatry in the New Orleans area. Dr. LaRose shares her deeply personal journey with hormonal imbalances that began at age 11 and profoundly impacted both her fertility and mental health for decades.

From suffering through 15 years on birth control that caused anhedonia (the inability to feel pleasure) and depressive symptoms, to experiencing two devastating miscarriages before discovering a simple progesterone deficiency, to finally being diagnosed with Hashimoto's thyroidism after multiple doctors dismissed her symptoms—Dr. LaRose's story illuminates why conventional medicine often falls short when it comes to hormone health.

Now, as a psychiatrist treating adolescent girls and women, Dr. LaRose has transformed her practice. Instead of defaulting to birth control or psychiatric medications alone, she educates patients and parents about how hormone imbalances affect neurochemical levels and manifest as mood disorders. She helps identify cyclical mood patterns, collaborates with functional medicine practitioners, and empowers patients to address root causes rather than masking symptoms.

This episode is essential for adolescent girls and women experiencing mood swings around their cycles, anyone struggling with anxiety or depression alongside period problems, parents of teenage daughters facing mental health challenges, women dealing with infertility and mood symptoms, and healthcare providers seeking a more integrative approach to mental health.

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Let’s talk about” functional fertility fitness” —physical and nutritional.

Dr. Susan chats with Arielle Creager, a Los Angeles-based personal trainer, certified nutritionist specialist candidate, and Nike LA trainer, who specializes in empowering pregnant and postpartum mothers through functional fitness and holistic nutrition.

Arielle’s  personal health journey—overcoming chronic lung congestion through dietary changes when doctors couldn't find answers—sparked her passion for functional medicine and helping women optimize their bodies for conception, pregnancy, and for the rest of their lives.

Discover the essential movement patterns every woman should master before pregnancy, which lab tests to request from your doctor when trying to conceive, and why an anti-inflammatory diet is the foundation for fertility success. Arielle shares her own unexpected pregnancy journey, including a diagnosis of cervical insufficiency at 20 weeks that led to emergency cerclage surgery and her son's premature birth at 27 weeks.

Learn why strength training—especially core, pelvic floor, and glutes—can make all the difference in pregnancy outcomes, how to properly test for diastasis recti postpartum, and the overlooked connection between chronic dehydration and low energy.

This episode is essential for women preparing their bodies for conception, anyone navigating pregnancy complications, postpartum mothers rebuilding their strength, and healthcare providers who want to support holistic perinatal wellness.

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In today’s episode of Health Youniversity, we're breaking the silence around vaginismus—a condition that is rarely discussed openly.

Join us as Dr. Susan sits down with Dr. Kayla Jimenez, a clinical psychologist at Stanford School of Medicine and co-founder of Palmetto Psychology Clinic, who specializes in a revolutionary approach: therapist-assisted exposure therapy for vaginismus.

Vaginismus, a condition where involuntary pelvic floor contractions cause pain with penetration, has a stigma that leaves women to suffer in silence.  Learn how the pain-avoidance cycle keeps women trapped in fear and shame for years—sometimes decades.

Dr. Kayla shares the surprisingly effective treatment that can help women overcome this condition in as few as 8-20 sessions.  She explains that while it's not "all in your head" psychological factors do matter.  And she reports that high-achieving, perfectionist women are often the most affected by the distress of not being able to "fix" this problem on their own.

This episode is perfect for women experiencing painful intercourse or unable to use tampons, anyone struggling with pelvic exams or fertility treatments, healthcare providers who want to better support their patients, or loved ones who want to understand and help someone silently suffering.

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In this powerful episode of Health Youniversity, discover how to build your family on your own terms—with or without a partner.

Join us as we sit down with Cheri Bergeron, author, life coach, and founder of the nonprofit Cheri's Choice, who shares her inspiring journey from corporate IT professional to fierce advocate for women pursuing alternative paths to motherhood.

Learn why the traditional "fairy tale" of marriage-then-motherhood no longer serves modern women, and discover the options available to you that you may never have known existed. Cheri shares her personal story of becoming a mother at 44 and just before 47 through IVF and egg donation—and the landmark custody battle she won that challenged outdated laws about families formed through assisted reproduction.

Discover why fertility education should start in your twenties (not your late thirties), the power of egg freezing as "assurance" for your future, and how to make informed choices about your reproductive timeline before time runs out.

This episode is perfect for women navigating fertility challenges alone, anyone questioning the "traditional" family model, those considering single motherhood by choice, or anyone who wants to understand their fertility options before it's too late.

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In this latest episode of Health Youniversity, discover how to balance your hormones naturally to optimize fertility and reclaim control of your reproductive health.

Join integrative nutrition health coach and hormone health specialist Madison Pollack as she shares her personal journey from cancer survivor to wellness advocate, and how she reversed her PCOS diagnosis and restored her natural cycles with nutrition.

Learn why PCOS isn't just a reproductive issue—it's a metabolic concern with long-term health implications. Discover the importance of proper nutrition (including why you need 80-100g of protein daily), why high-intensity workouts might be sabotaging your hormones, and how simple movement throughout the day can make all the difference.

Maddy breaks down the three essential pillars of hormone health: nutrition, movement, and stress management—plus why you don't need to overhaul everything at once to see real results.

This episode is perfect for women dealing with PCOS, irregular cycles, or fertility challenges, anyone who feels they've "tried everything," or those seeking to understand their bodies beyond what birth control taught them.

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In this latest episode of Health Youniversity, discover why midwifery care isn't just for pregnancy and birth - it's a powerful resource for your entire preconception journey and beyond.

Join certified functional medicine nurse practitioner and midwife Abigail Prushansky as she reveals how comprehensive, whole-person care can transform your fertility outcomes.

Learn about the importance of early reproductive wellness assessments starting as early as age 28, the power of egg freezing and embryo banking strategies, and why education about your menstrual cycle should begin long before you try to conceive.

Discover how midwives can provide the support and holistic care that conventional medicine often can't offer, plus the revolutionary approach of bringing your entire care team together on one call to optimize your fertility plan.

Perfect for women in their late 20s and 30s planning for future pregnancy, couples navigating fertility challenges, or anyone seeking compassionate, comprehensive reproductive health support.

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In this episode of Health Youniversity, Dr. Susan Fox sits down with Chef James Barry—celebrity chef to the stars, founder of Pluck superfood seasoning, and Shark Tank entrepreneur—to discuss why organ meats are nature's ultimate prenatal vitamin and how to actually get them into your diet without the "ick factor."

After 20 years as a private chef cooking for Tom Cruise, George Clooney, and Barbara Streisand, once he became a father of two young daughters Chef James became obsessed with solving one problem: How do we get the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet into modern diets when 93% of Americans are nutrient deficient?

Discover why organ meats are more easily absorbed than muscle meat, how the theory of  "like supports like" works in ancestral nutrition, why freeze-dried liver beats your prenatal supplement, and how one woman who had hemorrhaged and had low supply in two prior pregnancies then had no hemorrhaging and abundant milk supply after using Pluck throughout her third pregnancy.

Learn about the neurolingual response—how your body's innate wisdom knows when to stop eating, why broccoli in 2025 has almost zero nutrients compared to 1960, and how to make organ meats as easy as salting your food.

This episode is essential listening for anyone trying to conceive, is pregnant, or wants to optimize their own and their family’s whole-body health through ancestral nutrition without cooking organ meats (that no one will eat).

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In this heartfelt episode of Health Youniversity, Dr. Susan Fox sits down with Lauren Clements, founder of the Brilora Fertility Foundation, to discuss how grants and community support are changing lives for families pursuing IVF, IUI, surrogacy, and even acupuncture treatments.

After struggling with her own three-year fertility journey—including blocked tubes, saving for 18 months, a miscarriage, and finally welcoming IVF twin girls—Lauren knew she had to do something about the financial barriers preventing others from building their families.

Discover how Brilora provides not just financial grants, but comprehensive support throughout the entire fertility journey, including therapy, medication navigation, cycle guidance, and a community that celebrates every milestone from positive pregnancy tests to baby showers and beyond.

Learn who can apply (everyone—no matter your background, circumstance, or BMI), what makes Brilora different from other grant foundations, how recipients become lifelong advocates and friends, and why this community-based approach is expanding from Michigan and California to states nationwide.

This episode is a reminder that while we wait for universal IVF coverage, organizations like Brilora are filling the gap with compassion, connection, and meaningful financial assistance.

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