On this episode, Dr. Sadaf is joined by licensed marriage and family therapist and certified sex therapist Lauren Consul to discuss everything you need to know about the emotional fallout and healing process of infidelity. In a first on The Muslim Sex Podcast, we dive into the realities of infidelity as Lauren shares her expertise on helping couple navigate betrayal. This episode goes into some tough topics, but as we find out, these are hard conversations that ultimately can lead couples to realizing that a relationship that has been affected by infidelity is repairable.

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On this episode, Dr. Sadaf welcomes back metabolic weight management specialist Dr. Catherine Toomer to break down everything you need to know about the neuroendocrine science behind midlife weight gain. Dr. Sadaf and Dr. Toomer tackle toxic diet culture while discussing the actionable steps women are taking to prioritize sleep and manage stress, the true pillars of weight managment. They also get into all the misconceptions and metabolic benefits of GLP-1 medications as it relates to metabolic weight management. This is the episode where you get the definitive, no frills answer to the question: what is a healthy weight?

Dr. Toomer's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@drtoomer

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On this episode, Dr. Sadaf welcomes board certified neurologist Dr. Ashanthi Gajaweera to discuss everything you need to know about Alzheimer's and dementia prevention in midlife. Dr. Gajaweera shares her expertise, as we highlight often misunderstood facts about brain health, especially in midlife. Learn how nearly half of dementia cases are preventable through modifiable risk factors and why midlife is the critical window for brain health intervention. Taking action on things like sleep optimization and cardiovascular health, and understanding the surprising connection between sexual intimacy and neuroplasticity, can help us to protect our brains for decades to come!

Dr. Ashanthi Gajaweera's Website: healthspanneuro.com

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On this episode, Dr. Sadaf welcomes board-certified OB/GYN and menopause specialist Dr. Traci DeSplinter to discuss everything you need to know about midlife weight management, metabolic health, and optimizing your health span. Find out the significant advantages patients are getting with concierge medicine, as people try to escape rushed traditional healthcare. Also, get the full definition of what it means when you see people on social media talking about health span, and why it is going a long way in busting the myth that midlife is an inevitable decline.

Visit Dr. DeSplinter online at RefinedWomensHealth.com and follow her on social media @tracidesplintermd.

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On this episode, Dr. Sadaf welcomes board-certified OB/GYN and sexual medicine expert Dr. Maria Sophocles to discuss everything you need to know about navigating midlife sexual health and menopause. Dr. Sophocles shares her personal journey as a physician at the forefront of women’s healthcare for 30 years, as she and Dr. Sadaf delve into the definition, causes, and fixes for what is known as the "bedroom gap." Every woman has a fundamental right to pleasurable sex and comfortable sex, and this episode features actionable steps women can take to further understand receptive desire, combat painful intercourse, and prioritize emotional intimacy to maintain long-term relationship health!

Visit Dr. Sophocles online at mariasophoclesmd.com.

On this episode, Dr. Sadaf welcomes renowned pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Amy Stein to talk about everything you need to know about pelvic floor health! Learn how everyday habits like chronic sitting, stress, and certain exercises can lead to a hypertonic pelvic floor. Find out what steps you can take to manage conditions like urinary incontinence, vaginismus, and pudendal neuralgia. This is an amazing pelvic floor perspective as we continue to debunk the myth that painful sex or leaking is a normal part of aging!

Visit Dr. Stein's practice at www.beyondbasicspt.com and follow her on social media @beyondbasicspt.

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On this episode, Dr. Sadaf is joined by urologist and men's health expert Dr. James Kuan to discuss everything you need to know about the male side of things when it comes to sexual function and how it can affect relationships. From the vital connection between heart health and erectile dysfunction, to the myth that ED is purely psychological, this episode goes into a plethora of topics we don't often get to cover on the show. So get ready to learn all about male sexual health, how it is similar and very different to female sexual health, and why silence is always an option!

Subscribe to Dr. Kuan's weekly newsletter at www.sexafterretirement.com and follow him on social media @drjameskuan.

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On this episode, Dr. Sadaf concludes our comprehensive look on the latest updates in menopausal hormone therapy (MHT), giving you everything you need to know about transdermal estrogen, breast cancer risk, and testotersone. Learn all about the nuanced relationship between hormone therapy and breast cancer, the crucial role of testosterone for treating low desire, and modern approaches toward protecting cardiovascular health in midlife women. Also. Dr. Sadaf takes a glimpse at the newest non-hormonal options for hot flashes. This information-heavy episode is aimed at empowering women to use shared decision making with their providers to stop suffering and reclaim their quality of life!

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On this episode, Dr. Sadaf kicks off part one of a comprehensive two-part series dedicated to everything you need to know about the latest research and recommendations surrounding Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT). In part one, you will get the full history behind the controversial 2002 Women's Health Initiative (WHI) study, that led to a generation of women being denied life-changing estrogen and why the FDA recently removed the black box warning. Also, Dr. Sadaf shares the latest FDA recommended uses of MHT, the systemic benefits of MHT, who is an appropriate candidate for MHT, and the framework for initiating MHT. This episode is fully loaded with detailed histories, current guidelines, and studies, so it can get dense, but Dr. Sadaf is here to break it all down clearly for you to understand. So take notes, enjoy, and be ready for part two next week!

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On this episode, Dr. Sadaf is joined by OB/GYN and complex menopause specialist Dr. Jordan Emont to discuss everything you need to know about comprehensive menopause care. From the transformative safety and benefits of vaginal estrogen, to defining what Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) during perimenopause is, Dr. Sadaf and Dr. Emont tackle a ton of complex issues that are quickly (finally) gaining proper awareness. So get ready to further debunk the myth of painful sex, address debilitating periods, and so much more during this encouraging and hopeful edition of the show!

Follow Dr. Emont on Instagram @drjordanemont, check out his Substack, or visit his website at drjordanemont.com.

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