Menopause doesn’t just change your body.

It changes how you think, how you feel, and how you see yourself.

For so many women, that shift shows up as brain fog, exhaustion, lost motivation, or a quiet fear that something is “wrong,” even when nothing is.

In this episode, Tamsen is joined by Dr. Mindy Pelz, functional medicine expert and bestselling author of Fast Like a Girl and her new book Age Like a Girl, to break down what’s actually happening in the female brain during menopause and why understanding it can be empowering instead of frightening.

They explore how menopause rewires the brain, why motivation and clarity can disappear seemingly overnight, and how metabolic health and fasting play a role in supporting brain function during this transition.

They discuss:

- Why menopause is a neurological shift, not a mental decline

- What’s really behind brain fog, low motivation, and emotional changes

- How fasting supports brain health during menopause

- The role of insulin, blood sugar, and metabolic health

- Why dopamine and motivation work differently after 40

- How to restore clarity, energy, and confidence

- Practical tools women can use to support their brains in midlife

This conversation reframes menopause as a transition into clarity, self-trust, and power,  not something to fear or push through.

If you’ve felt different in your body or mind, questioned your energy, or wondered why the old rules no longer work, this episode offers science, reassurance, and a completely new way to understand what your brain is doing and why.

By the end of this episode, you’ll walk away with a clearer understanding of menopause, concrete tools to support your brain, and relief in knowing that you’re not broken, you’re rewiring.

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Divorce is already disorienting.

But when you’re dealing with a narcissist, the rules change and most people don’t realize that until they’re already in it.

In this episode, Tamsen is joined by Sue Moss, a leading NYC divorce attorney, to talk about what actually happens when control, manipulation, and power dynamics show up in a divorce  and what women need to understand before things escalate.

They discuss: 

- The early red flags of a controlling or narcissistic partner

- Why so many women feel blindsided when divorce turns adversarial

- What prenups really protect and when they matter most

- How power, money, and fear show up in divorce negotiations

- The biggest legal mistakes women make when emotions are running high

- How custody decisions actually get made (and what courts care about)

- What women should be thinking about long before they ever file

This conversation is eye-opening, especially if you’re questioning your marriage, supporting a friend through divorce, or trying to understand your options before things escalate.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence or feels unsafe, help is available.

In the U.S., you can call or text 988 or the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233).

Additional resources are listed below:

Sanctuaries for FamiliesSafe HorizonsPro Se Court OfficeWatch full video episodes HERE

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You might feel overwhelmed, burnt out, stretched too thin, or constantly behind, even when you’re doing everything you can.

The pressure to be productive, to keep going, to never fall apart is so heavy… and most women don’t understand why they feel this way or how to break out of it.

This is exactly why Tamsen turned to Israa Nasir, a licensed psychotherapist and the author of Toxic Productivity, a powerful guide to understanding why we push ourselves past our limits and how to reclaim our time, energy, and sense of self.

In this episode, Israa breaks down the questions so many women have, including:

- What toxic productivity actually is and how to know if you’re stuck in it

- Why rest feels uncomfortable or “undeserved”

- The identity traps women fall into without realizing

- How culture, childhood, and expectations shape our patterns

- What burnout really looks like beneath the surface

- How to set boundaries without guilt

- How to slow down when your life has taught you to speed up

- Simple, practical tools to reconnect with yourself

This conversation cuts through the shame and confusion and brings real understanding to a struggle millions of women are facing.

By the end of this episode, you’ll walk away with language for what you’re feeling and the steps to finally create a healthier relationship with productivity, rest, and self-worth.

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So many women are confused about GLP-1 medications like Zepbound, Wegovy, Ozempic, and Mounjaro, and unsure how they work, how to start, how to avoid side effects, or whether they are safe. The opinions are loud, the misinformation is everywhere, and it can feel impossible to know what is true.

This is exactly why Tamsen turned to Dr. Rocío Salas-Whalen, one of the country’s leading GLP-1 experts and a triple board-certified endocrinologist who has guided thousands of women through this process. 

She is also the author of ‘Weightless: A Doctor's Guide to GLP-1 Medications, Sustainable Weight Loss, and the Health You Deserve,’ a trusted clinician for decades, and one of the clearest voices in the conversation about weight, hormones, and metabolic health.

In this episode, Dr. Rocío Salas-Whalen answers the questions you submitted, including:

-What is the safest way to start a GLP-1

-What dose to begin with, and how slowly to increase

-How to prevent nausea and other side effects

-Whether GLP-1s help with perimenopause belly fat, PCOS, or Hashimoto’s

-Whether microdosing is effective or just a trend

-What to do when weight loss plateaus or when the medication is stopped

-What new GLP-1s are expected in 2026

This conversation cuts through the noise and brings real understanding to a topic that affects millions of women.

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Hormone therapy is back in the spotlight, and for good reason. New research, new guidelines, and new conversations are rewriting what women are told about their brains, hearts, bones, metabolism, and long-term health.

If you’re trying to understand what hormone therapy actually does, and whether it’s right for you,  this episode cuts through the noise.

Whether you’re in perimenopause, menopause, or postmenopause, this comprehensive episode explains exactly what hormone therapy is, how it works, who it helps, and what the latest science shows, without the fear, confusion, or outdated ideas so many women still run into.

If you’ve ever wondered:

-Is hormone therapy safe for me?

-Why did my symptoms show up overnight?

-Can estrogen or progesterone actually help with brain fog or anxiety?

-Why did my belly change even though my routine didn’t?

-What about heart disease, bone loss, or long-term health?

-Should women really be taking testosterone?

-Who can and cannot take hormones?

-And is vaginal estrogen really as safe and effective as doctors say?

…this episode answers all of it.

This is the most in-depth, practical, expert-driven conversation on hormone therapy we’ve released, designed to help you understand your body and make an informed decision with confidence.

Featuring insights from:

Dr. Sharon Malone, MD: Leading OB-GYN & Menopause Specialist with 30+ years of experience

Dr. Lisa Mosconi, PhD: Neuroscientist, Director of the Women’s Brain Initiative at Weill Cornell Medicine & Principal Investigator for the Wellcome Leap CARE Program

Dr. Jayne Morgan, MD: Nationally recognized Cardiologist specializing in women’s heart health

Dr. Vonda Wright, MD, MS: Orthopedic Surgeon & Longevity Researcher focused on women’s bone and aging health

Dr. Rocío Salas-Whalen, MD: Triple Board-Certified Endocrinologist & Obesity Medicine Specialist

Dr. Kelly Casperson, MD: Urologist & Sexual Health Physician leading the modern hormone conversation

Dr. Corinne Menn, DO, FACOG: Menopause Specialist, OB-GYN & Breast Cancer Survivor

We also reference the Menopause Map in this episode: a free, practical guide for understanding your symptoms and treatment options. You can download it anytime at:

(00:00) Why hormone therapy is in the spotlight

(01:18) Where the fear came from

(02:50) What hormone therapy actually is

(05:15) Birth control vs menopause hormones

(06:13) FDA update

(06:38) WHI explained

(11:54) Breast cancer: risk vs perception

(15:21) Why timing matters

(15:49) Brain Health with Dr. Lisa Mosconi

(17:45) The 10-year window

(18:43) Heart Health with Dr. Jayne Morgan

(20:38) Starting after 60

(21:57) Heart disease reality check

(22:26) Bone Health with Dr. Vonda Wright

(25:14) Estrogen & bone protection

(27:09) Metabolism with Dr. Rocío Salas-Whalen

(28:04) Body composition changes

(29:02) Testosterone with Dr. Kelly Casperson

(31:51) Estrogen vs testosterone

(32:50) Who can and cannot take HT

(36:03) Most misunderstood contraindications

(38:01) Vaginal Estrogen with Dr. Corinne Menn

(40:48) GSM explained

(41:17) Final thoughts & guidance

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If you've ever felt knocked down, discouraged, or unsure of how to move forward, this is the conversation you need.

Because Sherri Shepherd has lived through more “start from scratch” moments than most people will ever face.

You know her as the Emmy-winning host of “The Sherri Show”, a beloved comedian, actress, and now author of the beautiful children’s book “The Sunshine Queens,”  but the road that got her here is nothing like you’d expect.

Before the success came chapters full of struggle: losing jobs, sleeping in her car, getting arrested, surviving heartbreak, and fighting for her son’s life in the NICU. 

And through all of it, she found a way to keep her humor, her faith, and her belief that better days were still ahead.

This is Sherri like you’ve never heard her: honest, hilarious, vulnerable, and unbelievably wise.

In this conversation, you’ll hear:

-why she says “I wasn’t supposed to be on Friends” and the real story behind her breakout role

-the moment she fell in love with comedy and why it happened in the middle of chaos

-the life-changing lessons she learned from Barbara Walters

-what happened the day doctors told her to say goodbye to her newborn son

-how she rebuilt her life after hitting rock bottom

-the advice she wants every young woman to hear

This episode is a reminder that the strength you’re looking for often shows up in the moments you least expect.

If you’re navigating a transition, a setback, or a chapter that feels uncertain, Sherri’s story will give you the hope, clarity, and courage you need.

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Bruce Willis has spent decades on screen as one of Hollywood’s strongest leading men. Now, his wife Emma Heming Willis is redefining what strength looks like behind the scenes.

In this powerful and deeply insightful conversation, Emma joins Tamsen to share what she’s learned from caring for Bruce and how her experience has become a guide for millions of caregivers around the world.

Emma opens up about the early signs she noticed, what it felt like to get Bruce’s diagnosis, and how she’s learned to care for herself while caring for him. 

She also shares the practical lessons that every caregiver needs: the expert advice, daily adjustments, and small shifts that can change everything for both the person you love and yourself.

Drawing on research and interviews from her book The Unexpected Journey, Emma breaks down real, usable information that every family can benefit from, whether you’re in the caregiving role now or know you will be one day.

You’ll learn:

-The subtle early signs that something may be changing with a loved one

-The small, evidence-based adjustments that make caregiving easier day-to-day

-How to protect your physical and mental health as a caregiver

-What most families don’t realize about support systems and self-care

-The mindset shifts that helped Emma move from isolation to advocacy

This conversation is honest, hopeful, and full of practical wisdom.If you’ve ever cared for someone you love, or you know you might one day, Emma’s voice will give you the tools and strength to face it with compassion and grace.

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In this episode, you’ll learn why you feel disconnected even when your life looks full and how to start feeling safe, seen, and connected again.

Tamsen sits down with Anna Runkle, trauma expert and creator of The Crappy Childhood Fairy, to unpack how early emotional wounds shape your adult relationships, why you pull away when you’re overwhelmed, and how to rebuild trust in yourself and others.

Anna shares the science of nervous system regulation, what “covert avoidance” really looks like, and the small daily practices that rewire your brain for connection and calm.

Inside this episode, you’ll learn:

- Why trauma makes it hard to feel safe around people

- How to recognize when “me time” has turned into isolation

- The hidden ways you push others away without realizing it

- Simple tools to re-regulate your nervous system in minutes

- How to rebuild connection and community without losing yourself

If you’ve ever wondered why you pull back when you most need people, or you’re ready to stop feeling so alone, this episode is for you.

The healing starts with you, and it changes everything for the people who follow.

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In this episode, you’ll learn why so many women inherit body shame, how to break free from approval addiction, and how to finally make peace with your body.

Today, Tamsen sits down with Dr. Shefali, a leading psychologist and bestselling author known for helping women wake up to their power and heal the generational patterns that keep them small.

Dr. Shefali is a global voice in conscious living and female empowerment whose work blends psychology, spirituality, and science to help women reconnect to themselves.

This conversation will change the way you think about confidence, aging, and what it really means to feel comfortable in your own skin.

Inside this episode, you’ll learn:

-Why women unconsciously inherit body shame from past generations

-How to stop passing those beliefs to your daughters and sons

-The truth about approval addiction and how to break it

-How to rebuild self-worth and confidence in midlife

-The science of female biology and power that patriarchy made us forget

-Simple tools to create peace with your body and yourself

Whether you’ve spent years trying to “fix” yourself or you’re ready to feel free in your skin again, this episode is for you.

The shift starts with you, and it changes everything for the women who follow.

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What would your life look like if you felt powerful around money instead of anxious or unsure? In this episode, personal finance expert Farnoosh Torabi joins Tamsen for an honest conversation about what’s really holding women back from financial confidence.

They talk about the fear so many of us carry: fear of not knowing enough, fear of losing control, fear of starting too late and how to move through it. Farnoosh shares the mindset shifts and real-world tools that help women build independence. She’s teaching us how to negotiate your worth, create safety nets that last, and invest with clarity instead of fear.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

-The quiet fears that shape how women handle money

-How to ask for more and actually get it

-The simple systems that protect your financial future

-What rebuilding after debt or divorce really looks like

-How to feel calm and in control when it comes to money

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