Not Your Mother's Menopause with Dr. Fiona Lovely | Perimenopause and Menopause Support

Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology, and functional medicine. She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause.

In this week's episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely sits down with Angelo Keely, nutrition and protein optimization enthusiast. Together, they dive into the powerful, science-backed role of protein and amino acids in supporting women's health—especially in midlife and beyond.

Angelo unpacks why protein needs actually increase with age, particularly for women going through menopause. From fighting muscle loss (sarcopenia) to supporting bone health, metabolism, and mood, getting enough high-quality protein is essential—but often overlooked.

You'll learn smart strategies to meet your protein goals without overeating, the key differences between protein powders and essential amino acids (EAAs), and how targeted supplements like creatine and EAAs can dramatically boost muscle and cognitive health—even without intense workouts.

They also address the risks of rapid weight loss with GLP-1 medications (like Ozempic or Zepbound), and how pairing these with resistance training and amino acid support can help preserve lean mass and vitality.

Topics We Cover in This Episode:

• Why women over 40 need more protein, not less

• How sarcopenia sneaks in—and how to stop it

• High-protein food tips: egg whites, Greek yogurt, lean meats & more

• EAAs vs. protein powder: what your body really absorbs

• NASA studies, amino acids & maintaining muscle without exercise

• Creatine for women: not just for gym bros

• GLP-1s & supporting strong muscles when taking it

• Simple, sustainable tips for strong, energized aging

You can find more about Angelo and KION and about the Aminos product we speak about in this epsiode by visiting getkion.com/lovely (and there is a 20% off code - LOVELY)

"Breathe. Be patient. Trust the process." – Angelo Keely

🎧Tune in for this empowering conversation and discover how to fuel your body for strength, longevity, and vitality—no matter your age. 🎙️💪

Thank you to our sponsor for this episode:

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Ways to work with Dr. Lovely:

We get many requests for this info, so here it is! Thank you for listening to the podcast. ❤️

Follow Dr. Lovely on IG and TikTok: @drfionalovely

Follow the podcast on Facebook: www.facebook.com/@notyourmothersmenopausepodcast

There are resources available on our website: www.drlovely.com

Please sign up for our newsletter - Fiona's Friday Favourites! This is where we make the first announcements, share course offerings or group coaching, drop new episodes, etc. drlovely.com

Finally, a humble request:

If you love the podcast, please leave us a review! It helps more people find useful info for a challenging time: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/not-your-mothers-menopause-with-dr-fiona-lovely/id1097326296 Please scroll to the bottom of the page to leave a review. Thank you! 💕🤗

Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology, and functional medicine. She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause.

In this week's episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely sits down with Kim Vopni, certified fitness professional, menopause support practitioner, and founder of The Buff Muff Method, for a refreshingly candid conversation about pelvic floor health—the topic no one talks about but every woman needs to know.

Known as The Vagina Coach, Kim shares how an eye-opening moment in sixth grade sparked her passion for pelvic wellness, leading to a global mission to educate women on the foundation of core strength, sexual function, and continence.

Forget the outdated "just do Kegels" advice. Kim explains why pelvic floor training should be holistic and dynamic—connecting breath, posture, and real-life movement. She and Dr. Lovely also dive into the challenges of prolapse, incontinence, pelvic pain, and how menopause magnifies these issues.

Most importantly, they discuss effective, non-surgical solutions and why pelvic floor physiotherapy should be routine care for women everywhere.

What You'll Hear:

• Kim's journey to becoming The Vagina Coach

• Why "tight" isn't the goal—rethinking pelvic floor strength

• Pelvic dysfunction: common but fixable

• The Buff Muff Method: beyond basic Kegels

• How menopause affects your pelvic health

• Non-surgical solutions (PT, pessaries & more)

• Why pelvic health deserves mainstream attention

You can find more about Kim Vopni at www.vaginacoach.com, explore her Buff Muff Method at www.buffmuff.com, and follow her on Instagram @vaginacoach. Plus, check out her podcast Between Two Lips for more pelvic health education.

Thank you to our sponsors for this episode:

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Ways to work with Dr. Lovely:

We get many requests for this info, so here it is! Thank you for listening to the podcast. ❤️

Follow Dr. Lovely on IG and TikTok: @drfionalovely

Follow the podcast on Facebook: www.facebook.com/@notyourmothersmenopausepodcast

There are resources available on our website: www.drlovely.com

Please sign up for our newsletter - Fiona's Friday Favourites! This is where we make the first announcements, share course offerings or group coaching, drop new episodes, etc. drlovely.com

Finally, a humble request:

If you love the podcast, please leave us a review! It helps more people find useful info for a challenging time: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/not-your-mothers-menopause-with-dr-fiona-lovely/id1097326296 Please scroll to the bottom of the page to leave a review. Thank you! 💕🤗

Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause.

In this week's episode, Dr. Lovely sits down with Katie Beecher—medical and emotional intuitive, licensed professional counselor, and author of Heal from Within—for a deeply personal and empowering conversation about healing, self-trust, and the intersection of intuition and women's health.

Katie shares how a near-death experience as a teen led her to embrace her psychic gifts and begin a lifelong journey of intuitive healing. Drawing from over 30 years of experience, she explains what it means to be a medical intuitive and how she uncovers the root causes of physical and emotional challenges. She also opens up about living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), the common overlap with neurodivergence and empathy, and why fibromyalgia is often a misdiagnosis for misunderstood women.

From menopause as a spiritual awakening to the role of energetic boundaries in self-protection, Katie's insights offer a refreshing lens on aging, healing, and the power of listening to your body's wisdom. Her take on hormone therapy is bold, honest, and empowering—proclaiming, "You'll pry my estrogen patch from my cold, dead hands!"

In This Episode – The Intuition Edition:

• What a medical intuitive actually does—and how Katie channels health insights with no prior info

• How intuitive art can reveal emotional blocks and healing paths

• The surprising connection between hypermobility, empathy, and neurodivergence

• Why many women with EDS are misdiagnosed with fibromyalgia

• How menopause is not an ending—but a powerful rebirth

• Her unique take on dementia as a spiritual and energetic transition

• How to protect your energy and honor your intuition in a chaotic world

Katie's message is one of radical self-trust, fierce self-love, and owning your personal power—especially in midlife and beyond.

You can find more about Katie Beecher here:

🌐 katiebeecher.com

📘 Heal from Within (available on Amazon & in bookstores)

📱 Instagram: [@katiebeecher\_medical\_intuitive](https://www.instagram.com/katiebeecher_medical_intuitive)

🎉 Bonus: Her pole dancing journey @katiebeecher\_pole

Thank you to our sponsors for this episode:

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Ways to work with Dr. Lovely:

We get many requests for this info, so here it is! Thank you for listening to the podcast. ❤️

Follow Dr. Lovely on IG and TikTok: @drfionalovely

Follow the podcast on Facebook: www.facebook.com/@notyourmothersmenopausepodcast

There are resources available on our website: www.drlovely.com

Please sign up for our newsletter - Fiona's Friday Favourites! This is where we make the first announcements, share course offerings or group coaching, drop new episodes, etc. drlovely.com

Finally, a humble request:

If you love the podcast, please leave us a review! It helps more people find useful info for a challenging time: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/not-your-mothers-menopause-with-dr-fiona-lovely/id1097326296 Please scroll to the bottom of the page to leave a review. Thank you! 💕🤗

Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause.

In this week's episode, Dr. Lovely sits down with Dr. Shelly Latte-Naor — board-certified internist, integrative medicine physician, and menopause care specialist — for a deeply insightful conversation on supporting menopause for all women and in particular, in cancer survivors. With a background in mind-body medicine and a former leadership role at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Dr. Latte-Naor brings a wealth of expertise in treating treatment-induced menopause and its often-overlooked effects on women's health post-cancer.

Together, they explore how cancer treatments like chemotherapy and hormone blockers can trigger sudden and severe menopausal symptoms, often overlooked in survivorship care. Dr. Latte-Naor breaks down the complexities of hormone therapy in breast cancer patients, including safe uses of local estrogen and emerging research on systemic HRT.

The Nitty-Gritty:

• The hidden toll of cancer treatments: How chemotherapy and hormone blockers can fast-track intense menopause—and why the symptoms are so often dismissed.

• The truth about hormone therapy in breast cancer survivors: what's safe, what's not, and why the conversation is evolving

• Non-hormonal solutions for hot flashes, night sweats, and sleep issues—including breakthrough medications and integrative approaches

• Why sleep disruptions are so common after cancer—and how improving sleep can transform recovery, cognition, and mood

• The emotional toll of "survivorship shock" and how to rebuild trust in your body after treatment

• Why self-advocacy is critical—and how to ask for the care you deserve

You'll hear about non-hormonal treatment options for: hot flashes, night sweats, and sleep issues, and how foundational good sleep is to healing and recovery. She also shares powerful insights into the emotional experience of "survivorship shock" and why trauma-informed therapy and self-advocacy are key.

If you or someone you know is navigating menopause after cancer (or you're just looking for more ways to support a loved one), this episode is a must-listen. It's a rallying cry for women to demand better care, advocate for themselves, and reframe survivorship as an ongoing journey—one that includes emotional healing, educated choices, and open, honest conversations.

You can find more about Dr. Shelly Latte-Naor at shellylattenaormd.com and follow her on Instagram or TikTok.

Thank you to our sponsors for this episode:

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🩵 Protein struggles? Same, friend. But I found a game-changer—KION Aminos! This tasty, mix-in-your-water powder is packed with the essential aminos your body and brain need to feel amazing. Since adding it to my daily routine, I've got more energy, laser focus, and just feel way more like myself. 😍⚡️ Wanna feel the magic too? Snag 20% off your order at getkion.com/lovely—you're gonna love it! 💃✨

Ways to work with Dr. Lovely:

We get many requests for this info, so here it is! Thank you for listening to the podcast. ❤️

Follow Dr. Lovely on IG and TikTok: @drfionalovely

Follow the podcast on Facebook: www.facebook.com/@notyourmothersmenopausepodcast

There are resources available on our website: www.drlovely.com

Please sign up for our newsletter - Fiona's Friday Favourites! This is where we make the first announcements, share course offerings or group coaching, drop new episodes, etc. drlovely.com

Finally, a humble request:

If you love the podcast, please leave us a review! It helps more people find useful info for a challenging time: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/not-your-mothers-menopause-with-dr-fiona-lovely/id1097326296 Please scroll to the bottom of the page to leave a review. Thank you! 💕🤗

Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause. In this week's episode, Dr. Lovely sits down with Belinda Pyle—craniosacral therapist, registered massage therapist and a woman with a recent breast cancer experience. They have a conversation about transforming illness into empowerment. Belinda shares how an unexpected injury and a strong intuition led to her cancer diagnosis, and how she chose to navigate healing on her own terms. From questioning traditional treatments to using tools and well informed practitioners to monitor hormone health post-radiation, Belinda's story is a masterclass in medical self-advocacy, trusting your body, and practicing radical self-love. Whether you're navigating menopause, cancer, or chronic stress, this episode will inspire you to listen inward, honour your body, and never be afraid to choose a healing path that aligns with your truth. Together, we explore how intuition, trauma, and boundaries all play a role in navigating health at midlife. Her story is a call to trust your body, ask better questions, and honour yourself—even in the face of fear. What You'll Hear:

• How a random injury might've triggered Belinda's cancer—and why no one took it seriously
• The moment she just knew something was wrong
• Why she said no to some recommendations and yes to hormone optimization with a skilled practitioner
• Her take on the gaps in conventional care (especially for women)

You can find more about Belinda Pyle here. Thank you to our sponsors for this episode: 🌿Ready to level up your nutrition? Check out AG1 for nutritional insurance on busy days! Visit our partner page here, to discover the ultimate all-in-one nutritional supplement. Plus, our podcast subscribers score exclusive freebies! 💚☀️Struggling with energy, mood, or brain fog? It could be poor nutrient absorption — and midlife makes it harder than ever. But LivOn Labs has your back with their Lypo-Spheric® supplements. Using liposome encapsulation technology, these nutrients get straight to your cells where they're needed most. Think Vitamin C for immune support, B Complex Plus for mood and metabolism, and Magnesium L-threonate to fuel your brain. Want in? Head to LivOnLabs.com/Lovely and grab the Midlife Bundle for $56 off. Your cells will thank you! Ways to work with Dr. Lovely: We get many requests for this info, so here it is! Thank you for listening to the podcast. ❤️ Follow Dr. Lovely on IG and TikTok: @drfionalovely Follow the podcast on Facebook: www.facebook.com/@notyourmothersmenopausepodcast There are resources available on our website: www.drlovely.com Please sign up for our newsletter - Fiona's Friday Favourites! This is where we make the first announcements, share course offerings or group coaching, drop new episodes, etc. drlovely.com Finally, a humble request: If you love the podcast, please leave us a review! It helps more people find useful info for a challenging time: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/not-your-mothers-menopause-with-dr-fiona-lovely/id1097326296 Please scroll to the bottom of the page to leave a review. Thank you! 💜🤗

Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause.

Today I welcome Sarah Kennedy, founder and CEO of Calocurb, for an insightful conversation demystifying weight management and appetite modulation, particularly in the context of perimenopause and menopause. Discover the physiological changes women experience at midlife, the often-frustrating weight gain, and the truth behind cravings and willpower.

Key Discussion Points:

• The Menopause Weight Struggle is Real: Many women experience frustrating weight gain during perimenopause, with the SWAN study indicating an average gain of 22 pounds. Often, the advice given is simply to eat less, which overlooks significant physiological shifts.
• Physiological Changes at Midlife: Understand the impact of dropping estrogen levels, decreasing metabolism, changes in fat distribution (visceral fat), and increased insulin resistance during perimenopause.
• The Myth of Willpower: Learn why hunger and eating are primal, biologically controlled instincts originating in the hypothalamus. Stress, hormones, lack of sleep, and alcohol can easily override frontal lobe willpower.
• The Importance of Protein and Muscle Mass: Maintaining muscle mass is crucial during menopause to prevent sarcopenia and frailty. Ensure adequate protein intake (around 120 grams for post-menopausal/perimenopausal women is suggested) and engage in resistance exercise. This is especially important when using one of the weight-loss injectables.
• Sarah Kennedy's Story: Sarah shares her personal journey of yo-yo dieting and how Calocurb (a GLP-1 activator) has positively changed her relationship with food. Her background in R&D for a major dairy company also highlights her passion for protein and muscle health.
• Hope for Post-Menopause: Sarah offers an encouraging perspective, sharing that she is the same size now as she was at 25 and feels at peace. Many women find that life gets better on the other side of menopause.

This episode provides a comprehensive look at the physiological factors influencing weight during menopause and explores a natural, scientifically-backed approach to appetite modulation with a GLP-1 activator like Calocurb. It emphasises that hunger is not simply a matter of willpower and offers hope and practical strategies for managing weight and cravings at midlife and beyond.

Find out more about Sarah Kennedy and Calocurb, please visit this website.Use the code LOVELY10 to get 10% off your first order.

Thank you to our sponsors for this episode:

🩵 Protein struggles? Same, friend. But I found a game-changer—KION Aminos! This tasty, mix-in-your-water powder is packed with the essential aminos your body and brain need to feel amazing. Since adding it to my daily routine, I've got more energy, laser focus, and just feel way more like myself. 😍⚡️ Wanna feel the magic too? Snag 20% off your order at getkion.com/lovely—you're gonna love it! 💃✨

☀️Struggling with energy, mood, or brain fog? It could be poor nutrient absorption — and midlife makes it harder than ever. But LivOn Labs has your back with their Lypo-Spheric® supplements. Using liposome encapsulation technology, these nutrients get straight to your cells where they're needed most. Think Vitamin C for immune support, B Complex Plus for mood and metabolism, and Magnesium L-threonate to fuel your brain.

Want in? Head to LivOnLabs.com/Lovely and grab the Midlife Bundle for $56 off. Your cells will thank you!

Ways to work with Dr. Lovely:

We get many requests for this info, so here it is! Thank you for listening to the podcast. ❤️

Follow Dr. Lovely on IG and TikTok: @drfionalovely

Follow the podcast on Facebook: www.facebook.com/@notyourmothersmenopausepodcast

There are resources available on our website: www.drlovely.com

Please sign up for our newsletter - Fiona's Friday Favourites! This is where we make the first announcements, share course offerings or group coaching, drop new episodes, etc. drlovely.com

Finally, a humble request:

If you love the podcast, please leave us a review! It helps more people find useful info for a challenging time: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/not-your-mothers-menopause-with-dr-fiona-lovely/id1097326296 Please scroll to the bottom of the page to leave a review. Thank you! 💕🤗

Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause.

Why is it that we so often find ourselves achey, sore, stiff all of the sudden in our forties? This seems to get worse as we move through menopause - we lose muscle, bone density and flexibility. It makes us think of our loved ones - the elder females who might have broken a hip, lack strength and thus, their independance.

Not on my watch, I say! Listen in as I explain the Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause (the MSM). The MSM looks like this:

🟣Osteoporosis

🟣Muscle loss / Sarcopenia

🟣Satellite cell loss (muscle stem cells)

🟣Inflammation

🟣Arthritis

These are the hallmarks of the MSM and it affects 71% of us yet little has been known about this until recently. 40% who have testing will show as "normal". For 25%, it will be disabiling.

I will share all the things you need to do now in order to avoid this potentially debilitating frailty.This episode is not to be missed if you want to be a strong, independant woman well into your senior years! 💪

Thank you to our sponsors for this episode:

☀️Struggling with energy, mood, or brain fog? It could be poor nutrient absorption — and midlife makes it harder than ever. But LivOn Labs has your back with their Lypo-Spheric® supplements. Using liposome encapsulation technology, these nutrients get straight to your cells where they're needed most. Think Vitamin C for immune support, B Complex Plus for mood and metabolism, and Magnesium L-threonate to fuel your brain.

Want in? Head to LivOnLabs.com/Lovely and grab the Midlife Bundle for $56 off. Your cells will thank you!

🌱 Ready to level up your nutrition? Check out AG1 for nutritional insurance on busy days! Visit our partner page here, to discover the ultimate all-in-one nutritional supplement. Plus, our podcast subscribers score exclusive freebies! 💚

Ways to work with Dr. Lovely:

We get many requests for this info, so here it is! Thank you for listening to the podcast. ❤️

Follow Dr. Lovely on IG and TikTok: @drfionalovely

Follow the podcast on Facebook: www.facebook.com/@notyourmothersmenopausepodcast

There are resources available on our website: www.drlovely.com

Please sign up for our newsletter - Fiona's Friday Favourites! This is where we make the first announcements, share course offerings or group coaching, drop new episodes, etc. drlovely.com

Finally, a humble request:

If you love the podcast, please leave us a review! It helps more people find useful info for a challenging time: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/not-your-mothers-menopause-with-dr-fiona-lovely/id1097326296 Please scroll to the bottom of the page to leave a review. Thank you! 💕🤗

Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause.

This episode features Dr. Lovely interviewing Dr. Julie Siemers, a patient safety consultant, educator and nurse. In this discussion, we talk about how individuals can advocate for themselves in hospital settings to avoid medical errors, which are a leading cause of death in the US.

Dr. Siemers, a registered nurse with extensive experience and the author of the book on hospital safety and advocacy, provides crucial insights and tools for patients and their loved ones. This discussion aims to empower listeners with the knowledge to navigate hospital stays more safely by understanding what questions to ask and what to look out for.

This episode addresses a universally important topic of patient safety. Many of this community find themselves facing hospital stays or caring for an aging parent or beloved elder while navigating the menopause experience. Dr. Siemers' expertise, gained from decades in nursing and patient safety, offers valuable guidance for anyone facing a hospital visit or anyone caring for someone with a chronic health issue.

You can find more about Dr. Siemers here.

Thank you to our sponsors for this episode:

☀️Struggling with energy, mood, or brain fog? It could be poor nutrient absorption — and midlife makes it harder than ever. But LivOn Labs has your back with their Lypo-Spheric® supplements. Using liposome encapsulation technology, these nutrients get straight to your cells where they're needed most. Think Vitamin C for immune support, B Complex Plus for mood and metabolism, and Magnesium L-threonate to fuel your brain.

Want in? Head to LivOnLabs.com/Lovely and grab the Midlife Bundle for $56 off. Your cells will thank you!

🌱 Ready to level up your nutrition? Check out AG1 for nutritional insurance on busy days! Visit our partner page here, to discover the ultimate all-in-one nutritional supplement. Plus, our podcast subscribers score exclusive freebies! 💚

Ways to work with Dr. Lovely:

We get many requests for this info, so here it is! Thank you for listening to the podcast. ❤️

Follow Dr. Lovely on IG and TikTok: @drfionalovely

Follow the podcast on Facebook: www.facebook.com/@notyourmothersmenopausepodcast

There are resources available on our website: www.drlovely.com

Please sign up for our newsletter - Fiona's Friday Favourites! This is where we make the first announcements, share course offerings or group coaching, drop new episodes, etc. drlovely.com

Finally, a humble request:

If you love the podcast, please leave us a review! It helps more people find useful info for a challenging time: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/not-your-mothers-menopause-with-dr-fiona-lovely/id1097326296 Please scroll to the bottom of the page to leave a review. Thank you! 💕🤗

Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause.

This special episode of the Not Your Mother's Menopause podcast features a unique roundtable discussion. Dr Lovely is joining forces with two fellow menopause podcasters, Karen Martel from The Hormone Solution podcast and Zora Benhamou from the Hack My Age podcast.

Together, we "Meno Besties" delve into the current state of menopause understanding and treatment, explore cultural differences, and discuss our hopes for the future of women's health.

This engaging conversation promises to offer diverse perspectives, with Zora bringing a biohacking lens, Karen focusing on hormones, and Fiona offering her broad expertise encompassing brain, bones, and perimenopause.

Be sure to tune in for this insightful discussion and subscribe to The Hormone Solution podcast with Karen Martel and Hack My Age podcast with Zora Benhamou for more excellent content.

Thank you to our sponsors for this episode:

☀️Struggling with energy, mood, or brain fog? It could be poor nutrient absorption — and midlife makes it harder than ever. But LivOn Labs has your back with their Lypo-Spheric® supplements. Using liposome encapsulation technology, these nutrients get straight to your cells where they're needed most. Think Vitamin C for immune support, B Complex Plus for mood and metabolism, and Magnesium L-threonate to fuel your brain.

Want in? Head to LivOnLabs.com/Lovely and grab the Midlife Bundle for $56 off. Your cells will thank you!

🌿BEAM Minerals to help with stress related depletion - this is your 2025 pro-health move! Did you know that chronic stress can zap your energy and your minerals? You FEEL better quickly, with this easy to take supplement - replenishing all lost minerals.

Give BEAM a try - beamminerals.com and use the code LOVELY for 20% off your first order! 🌀

Ways to work with Dr. Lovely:

We get many requests for this info, so here it is! Thank you for listening to the podcast. ❤️

Follow Dr. Lovely on IG and TikTok: @drfionalovely

Follow the podcast on Facebook: www.facebook.com/@notyourmothersmenopausepodcast

There are resources available on our website: www.drlovely.com

Please sign up for our newsletter - Fiona's Friday Favourites! This is where we make the first announcements, share course offerings or group coaching, drop new episodes, etc. drlovely.com

Finally, a humble request:

If you love the podcast, please leave us a review! It helps more people find useful info for a challenging time: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/not-your-mothers-menopause-with-dr-fiona-lovely/id1097326296 Please scroll to the bottom of the page to leave a review. Thank you! 💕🤗

Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause.

This week we had a fantastic chat with Tamsen Fadal, the award-winning journalist behind The M Factor documentary. Tamsen is an Author, Advocate and Co-Producer of The M Factor documentary. We talked about the process to getting the film made and the surprising initial reactions, as well as the amazing community response it's had, with women everywhere wanting to connect and share their experiences. Tamson has also written a new book called How to Menopause, which comes out today! She wanted to create a comprehensive guide, with guest experts covering all aspects of menopause beyond just the medical stuff, including things like lifestyle, work, and relationships. She recently hosted a free virtual event called the "World's Hottest Menopause Party" where women around the world joined in the fun. This was a fun and inspiring conversation, so please check out The M Factor documentary available on PBS and order your copy of How to Menopause right here.

You can find Tamsen Fadal on Instagram and Tiktok.

Thank you to our sponsors for this episode:

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