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It’s not your imagination. Something’s changing and it’s time men finally understood what that really means.

The Men’s Guide to Menopause is the first of its kind: a no-BS, science-meets-real-life guide to understanding menopause, perimenopause, hormones, hormone therapy, and everything else no one ever explained about women’s health in midlife.

Tamsen sits down with the leading OB-GYNs, urologists, menopause specialists, neuroscientists, and more to explain what’s really going on, from the hormone shifts behind mood, sleep, and sex to the science that can actually make it better.

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Here’s what you’ll learn about in this episode:

-What’s actually happening to women’s hormones during perimenopause and menopause

-How hormone therapy works and when to consider it

-Why brain fog, mood swings, and sleep issues happen, and how to help

-How menopause changes intimacy and libido, and what can make it better

-The science behind testosterone and vaginal estrogen for women

-What doctors often miss about menopause and how to advocate for better care

Whether it’s your partner, your mom, your sister, your friend, or your coworker, every woman deserves to be understood.

Because when you finally get it, you don’t just understand her, you become a #ManOfThePause.

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Perimenopause can feel like losing control of your own body: the hot flashes, the sleepless nights, the brain fog, the sudden anxiety. In this powerful conversation, Tamsen sits down with leading OB/GYN and author of the upcoming book The New Perimenopause, Dr. Mary Claire Haver, to unpack what’s really happening during perimenopause and menopause, and what women can do to take control. 

In this episode, Dr. Haver breaks down everything you need to know about hormone therapy, vaginal estrogen, and testosterone for women, and how small changes in sleep, nutrition, and protein can improve libido, bone health, and even anxiety and depression. This episode is about understanding your body, not fighting it.

Dr. Haver breaks down what most women are never told:

- why sleep becomes harder and what actually helps

- how estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone work together

- the truth about hormone therapy and who it’s safe for

- what to do when your doctor dismisses your symptoms

- how protein, strength training, and supplements like magnesium make a real difference

This conversation will leave you feeling seen, informed, and more in control of what’s happening in your body. Because perimenopause isn’t the end of something, it’s the beginning of understanding yourself in a whole new way.

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You’ve seen her on screen for decades, but what you might not know is that Naomi Watts was told by Hollywood she’d be “done” by 40 and at 36, while her career was taking off, she was already in perimenopause. For years, she carried her symptoms in silence, afraid that talking about menopause would end her career.

Today, Naomi is rewriting the script. She’s built Stripes, a brand dedicated to women in midlife, and is changing how Hollywood, and the world, talks about aging, identity, and reinvention.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

- The shock of being told you’re “close to menopause” in your 30s

- Why silence and stigma kept Naomi from sharing her struggles for years

- How she built a company that puts menopause front and center

- The surprising conversations happening on Hollywood sets right now

- Why love, confidence, and purpose often come later in life

If you’ve ever felt invisible, “too old,” or unsure of what comes next, this conversation will leave you seen, validated, and inspired to own your story.

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Reinvention, identity loss, and personal growth aren’t just themes in Bobbi Brown’s story, they define it. Bobbi Brown, the legendary makeup artist and entrepreneur, described the moment everything she had built was suddenly gone. In an unexpected twist of midlife reinvention, she faced the loss of her identity, proving that even icons must confront the need for personal reinvention and bold career pivots.

For years, her name was everywhere, but behind the success, she was grieving the loss of who she thought she was and wondering how to reclaim her authentic self without it. Instead of staying stuck, Bobbi chose career reinvention. She found the courage to begin again, to take all the lessons from one life chapter and build something new on her own terms. Today, with Jones Road Beauty, she embodies women empowerment and shows us that reinventing yourself after 40 can be the most powerful act of all.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

- What it feels like to lose a piece of your identity and how to find your authentic self again

- The courage it takes to start over when you feel like the rug’s been pulled out from under you

- How rejection became Bobbi’s turning point for life reinvention

- The mindset shifts that helped her rebuild with Jones Road Beauty

- Why confidence is the foundation for navigating career pivots and moving forward stronger

If you’ve ever felt knocked down, questioned your worth, or wondered how to begin again, Bobbi’s story will show you that reinventing yourself isn’t just possible, it can be the most powerful chapter of your life.

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Heart disease is the number one killer of women, yet most of us still think of it as a “man’s disease.” Symptoms like fatigue, jaw pain, nausea, or palpitations are too often brushed off as stress, anxiety, or just “normal aging.” The result? Women wait longer to get care, and their first heart attack is more likely to be fatal.

Dr. Jayne Morgan, leading cardiologist and researcher, joins Tamsen to explain the real connection between menopause and cardiovascular risk, and why it’s time for women to take their symptoms seriously.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

- The silent signs of heart disease that women often miss or dismiss

- Why menopause and perimenopause dramatically increase heart risk

- How hot flashes, palpitations, and even itchy ears can be red flags

- What 37 minutes of delay in care means for women’s survival

- The lifestyle shifts and medical conversations that actually protect your heart

If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s hormones, stress, or something more, this conversation will help you connect the dots, advocate for yourself, and protect your health before it’s too late.

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Maybe you’ve noticed you don’t feel like yourself anymore. The brain fog, mood swings, weight gain and exhaustion creep in slowly, and most women never realize these symptoms can start as early as their late 30s. Too often, they’re dismissed as stress, depression, or just part of getting older. But they’re not, they’re signs of perimenopause.

Dr. Mary Claire Haver, leading OB/GYN, bestselling author of The New Menopause and the upcoming book The New Perimenopause, joins me to explain what’s really happening in this overlooked stage of life and why it matters for every woman’s long-term health.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

- Why so many women miss the early signs of perimenopause

- The science behind hormonal chaos and how it impacts your brain, heart, bones, and metabolism

- The real cost of being told to “tough it out,” from osteoporosis to dementia

- Which symptoms to watch for (beyond hot flashes) and why blood tests often don’t give answers

- The tools and mindset shifts that help you feel like yourself again

If you’ve ever felt “off” and wondered if it’s you, stress, or something deeper, this conversation will give you answers, validation, and a way forward.

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ADHD in women has been invisible for decades. The overwhelm, the racing thoughts, the feeling that everything is urgent are often dismissed as anxiety, depression, or just “being busy.” But they’re not character flaws, they’re signs of something deeper.

In this episode, Shanna Pearson, founder of Expert ADHD Coaching and author of Invisible ADHD, shares why so many women are only being diagnosed later in life, how perimenopause and menopause hormones intensify symptoms, and the real strategies that help women regain control.

They talk about:

- Why ADHD in women often gets misdiagnosed as anxiety or depression

- How estrogen and dopamine shifts in midlife affect focus and regulation

- A simple way to cut through overwhelm by narrowing your focus

- Reset tools, from physical state changes to writing exercises,  that stop spirals in their tracks

- How ADHD impacts confidence, relationships, and careers, and what to do about it

Shanna also shares the positives often overlooked, including how hyperfocus can be harnessed in the right environments and why the right tools, not just medication, can transform daily life.

If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s ADHD, menopause, or just modern life, this conversation will help you see yourself more clearly and give you solutions you can use right away.

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What happens to the female brain in midlife is one of the least talked-about and most misunderstood health issues of our time. The slips in memory, the fog, the sudden loss of focus can feel alarming. But they’re not random, and they’re not a sign you’re broken, they’re a sign of change.

In this episode, Dr. Lisa Mosconi, a leading neuroscientist who has dedicated her life’s work to studying women’s brains, bestselling author, and Director of the Women’s Brain Initiative at Weill Cornell Medicine, shares new findings from CARE, the first global study of its kind on women’s brains. Her research reveals why menopause marks a turning point for brain health, why women are twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s, and what science says can change that trajectory.

You’ll learn:

- How to tell the difference between brain fog and early signs of cognitive decline

- Why the drop in estrogen changes how the brain uses energy and what to do about it

- The window of time when hormone therapy may protect long-term brain health

- Foods and nutrients proven to support memory and focus in midlife

- Daily habits, from hydration to movement, that reduce risk and improve clarity

This is the conversation every woman deserves. Get the clarity, science, and solutions from one of the world’s leading experts on women’s brain health.

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Maybe your workouts don’t work the way they used to. Maybe you’ve noticed stubborn belly fat, or you don’t feel as strong as you once did. Here’s the truth: it’s not your fault, and it’s not inevitable. The missing piece isn’t more cardio, it’s strength.

Dr. Vonda Wright, MD, is a double board-certified orthopedic surgeon, bestselling author and one of the world’s leading experts on women’s health, mobility, and longevity. She joins me to share the proven formula every woman needs to burn fat, build muscle, and age strong.

In this conversation, you’ll learn:

- The 3 at-home markers every woman should be tracking and what they reveal about your future health.

- Why cardio alone will never keep women healthy and what your body actually needs instead.

- The strength training strategies that help women lose fat, gain muscle, and extend longevity.

- How hormones and muscle work together to shape your future health.

- The daily habits that protect you from frailty and keep you independent.

Dr. Wright also shares insights from her groundbreaking book ‘Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power’, and the mindset shift that will completely change the way you think about aging, so you can stop fearing it and start owning it.

Whether you’re 30, 50, or 70, this episode gives you the science-backed blueprint every woman needs to stay strong, energized, and powerful for life.

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If your home is juggling teens, step parent dynamics, and even caring for aging parents, this conversation gives you a clear, rules-based plan you can use across all of it.

Dr. Aliza Pressman is a developmental psychologist, co-founder of the Mount Sinai Parenting Center, and author of The 5 Principles of Parenting. She lays out what works in blended homes, co-parenting, and hormonal seasons so your house runs on calm and consistency, not crisis. You’ll learn how to align expectations across two homes, set stepparent boundaries that build trust, and protect everyone’s nervous system when hormones run high.

What you’ll learn:

- How to balance kids, stepparent dynamics, and elder care without burning out

- Stepparent boundaries and practical language that build trust

- Ways to keep rules and consequences consistent across two homes

- How to use repair before discipline and what that looks like in practice

- Phone and sleep limits that reduce reactivity and improve moods

- A 5-minute reset to use before tough conversations

- How to split the mental load so it actually feels fair

- How to spot your triggers and stay regulated when hormones run high

This isn’t about perfect parenting. It’s about a steady plan you can use tonight to make a blended, hormonal household feel sane again.

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