In this episode of Vitality Unfiltered, host David Bauder, PA-C, CEO and Assistant Medical Director of Weight Loss & Vitality, is joined by Dr. Christopher Reeves, Medical Director, and Stephanie Lattimore, FNP, Clinical Co-Host, for a thoughtful, reassuring conversation on menopause and modern treatment options.

If you’ve ever been told “it’s just menopause” and felt dismissed, confused, or afraid of what comes next—this episode is for you.

Too many women are taught to view menopause as something to fear, endure, or silently “push through.” In this conversation, we reframe menopause as a predictable biological transition—and one that deserves thoughtful, individualized care.

Together, we explore what menopause really is, why symptoms vary so widely, and how modern medicine has evolved beyond outdated, fear-based approaches.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

✔ What menopause actually is—and what it isn’t
 ✔ Why estrogen and progesterone naturally decline over time
 ✔ The wide range of physical, emotional, and cognitive symptoms
 ✔ Why so many women feel dismissed or undertreated
 ✔ How outdated research created lasting fear around hormones
 ✔ What modern, personalized menopause care looks like today
 ✔ Why quality of life and long-term health are deeply connected

Helpful framing you’ll hear in this episode:
 “Menopause is a hormonal transition — not a character test.”

This conversation is designed to help you:

• Feel less fearful about menopause
 • Feel validated in your experience
 • Understand that suffering is not inevitable
 • Become more informed about modern options
 • Feel empowered to seek thoughtful, individualized care

⚠️ Important: This episode is for education and reassurance only. We focus on understanding menopause and modern care principles—not prescribing specific treatments or protocols.

Our goal is simple: to replace fear with knowledge, confusion with clarity, and resignation with hope—so you can make confident, informed decisions about your health.

🎧 Listen now and discover why menopause doesn’t have to be something you dread—and how the right information can change everything.

The content on this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Please consult your own healthcare provider before making any changes to your treatment or health plan.

⚠️ Disclaimer
This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Listening to this episode does not establish a provider-patient relationship. Always consult your qualified healthcare professional regarding medical concerns, diagnosis, or treatment.