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You’ve heard the headlines. Ozempic, Wegovy, GLP-1s. But what is actually happening inside your body when you take them?

In this episode, Tamsen sits back down with renowned physician and Belly Fat Expert Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen to get real, science-backed answers. They break down how these medications work, why muscle loss is a real risk, and how hormone therapy plays a role in your overall metabolic health.

This conversation goes beyond quick fixes and tackles what sustainable, medically informed weight loss really looks like. It’s about body composition, long-term health, and understanding the emotional impact of a changing body.

This episode will cover:

-How GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy work in the gut, brain, and pancreas

-The connection between GLP-1s, visceral fat, and insulin resistance

-Why you may be losing muscle instead of fat if not monitored properly

-What "Ozempic butt" really means and how to prevent it

-The truth about hair loss, protein intake, and rapid weight loss

-When to combine GLP-1s with hormone therapy and how to approach it safely

-Why weight loss isn't just physical and the emotional impact many women aren't prepared for

Dr. Rocio is a leading voice in obesity medicine. Her upcoming book, Weightless: A Doctor's Guide to GLP-1 Medications, Sustainable Weight Loss, and the Health You Deserve will cover everything she shares in her practice and more.

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You’re eating healthy. You’re working out. You’ve cut sugar, carbs, and wine. But the belly fat is still there and no one is giving you answers. This episode connects all the dots.

Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen, renowned physician, joins Tamsen to explain exactly what’s happening inside your body during midlife and what you can finally do to feel better in it.

Hormones. Insulin. Thyroid. Stress. Sleep. It’s all part of the story, and Dr. Rocio gives women the real talk they’re not getting in most doctors’ offices. This is the episode that clears the confusion and gives you the clarity you’ve been craving.

What they talk about:

-Why fat accumulates around the belly in perimenopause and how to reverse it

-The exact lab markers to request to check for insulin resistance and early prediabetes

-How to know if your thyroid is working against you, even with “normal” results

-What visceral fat is, why it's so dangerous, and the proven ways to reduce it

-How stress, poor sleep, and cortisol spikes make weight loss nearly impossible and how to fix it

-What to eat (and when) to balance blood sugar and reduce inflammation

-How to advocate for better care if your doctor won’t dig deeper

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Are you the one who always says yes? Who fixes, accommodates, anticipates, and quietly resents it later?

In this week’s episode, Tamsen sits down with psychotherapist and bestselling author Terri Cole to talk about the hidden habits of high -functioning codependents, especially in midlife, during perimenopause, or after a major life shift.

In this episode, you'll learn:

- What high-functioning codependency actually looks like and why most women don’t recognize it

-How menopause can be a wake-up call for self-abandonment

-Why so many women feel emotionally drained in midlife and what to do about it

-How to unpack the patterns we learn in childhood that shape how we caretake and over-function

-The scripts and boundary tools to help you say no, protect your energy, and finally consider yourself

This is a must-listen for anyone who feels like they’re doing it all, but losing themselves in theprocess.

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If you’ve ever wondered why certain relationships feel so hard or why you’ve spent a lifetime craving a kind of love you can’t quite name, this special Mother’s Day edition will give you language for what you’ve lived.

Tamsen sits down with licensed professional counselor and bestselling author Kelly McDaniel to talk about Mother Hunger, a term she coined to describe the deep, often hidden longing many women carry from not getting the love, protection, or guidance they needed as daughters.

They talk about:

- Why so many women struggle with emotional eating, self-worth, and romantic patterns—and how it ties back to early attachment

- What “mother hunger” really means, and why most women don’t recognize it until midlife

- How your earliest experiences shape your relationships, your body image, and your ability to trust

- The emotional cost of caring for a mother who couldn’t care for you

- What it means to crave love that feels safe, steady, and nourishing

- How to begin healing, even if your mother is gone, unavailable, or unwilling

- Why midlife is often the moment women finally face the grief they’ve been carrying for decades

- How unresolved mother hunger can show up in love, sex, food, and friendships and what to do about it

- Whether forgiveness is necessary in order to move on and what to do if an apology never comes

This episode is for every woman who has ever said “I’m fine” when she wasn’t and is finally ready to tell herself the truth.

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If you've ever questioned your reality, blamed your hormones, or been told you’re “too sensitive,” this conversation will change how you see everything.

Tamsen sits down with world-renowned psychologist and narcissism expert Dr. Ramani Durvasula, author of the New York Times bestseller It’s Not You: Identifying and Healing from Narcissistic People, to decode the emotional warfare so many women face in toxic relationships, especially in midlife.

They talk about:

How narcissists twist your words and make you question your memory-The subtle ways they use your hormones and emotions against you-Why smart, self-aware women stay in toxic relationships longer than they should-The early red flags that feel easy to dismiss but matter most-What love bombing actually looks like (and why it works so well)-Why midlife often becomes the breaking point for women in these dynamics-How to rebuild your confidence and sense of reality after emotional abuse

This episode is a wake-up call and a roadmap to help you stop second-guessing yourself and start trusting what you know.

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In this powerful conversation, Tamsen sits down with leading Relationship Expert Jillian Turecki to find out what she’s learned after coaching thousands of couples, hosting over 150 episodes of her hit podcast Jillian on Love, and writing her game-changing New York Times bestselling book It Begins With You: The 9 Hard Truths About Love That Will Change Your Life.

If you think it’s too late for love, think again.

Tamsen and Jillian uncover:

This episode is your roadmap to stop settling, break old patterns, and finally find the connection you deserve.

Real love is possible, but it begins with you.

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Routine might feel safe, but for your brain, it can become a prison. This week, Dr. Yalda Safai joins Tamsen to talk about the science of novelty and why trying something new is the most powerful way to spark dopamine, reboot your mindset, and shift out of midlife stagnation. 

Tamsen and Dr Safai share dating experience and the benefits of meeting a partner later in life. Plus why women are staying single longer and why we should avoid subpar relationships at all costs! 

We dive deep into what high-functioning depression really looks like in successful women. From the quiet symptoms of anhedonia and mood disorders to undiagnosed thyroid issues and the hormonal shifts of perimenopause. Dr. Safai breaks down the medical, emotional, and social blind spots that keep so many of us suffering in silence.

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If you have been told you have dense breasts or if you are due for a breast screening, this is an episode that can help answer questions about all of it.

Tamsen sits down with Dr. Elizabeth Comen, a leading breast oncologist, Harvard Medical School graduate, and author of the bestseller ‘All in Her Head’, for a myth-busting conversation about breast cancer, early detection, and why advocating for yourself could save your life.

Dr. Comen shares how far we've come in treatment and breast reconstruction, the emotional toll of diagnosis, and why a breast cancer diagnosis is not a death sentence today. Tamsen opens up about losing her own mother to breast cancer, and how that grief has shaped her own choices.

This episode is packed with information that could change — or save — a life, breaking down exactly when to start getting mammograms, what dense breasts mean (and what to do about them), and the truth about alcohol, hormones, and the rising rates of cancer in younger women.

You’ll learn: 

Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Tool: https://bcrisktool.cancer.gov/

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This week, Tamsen is joined by Reshma Saujani, founder of Girls Who Code, CEO of Moms First, podcast host of My So-Called Midlife. This powerful conversation that flips the script on imposter syndrome, midlife reinvention, and the unrealistic pressures women face at every stage of life.

Reshma shares her personal journey—from running for office and founding global movements to discovering her purpose in the midst of racism and rejection. She reminds us that midlife is a mindset, not a number, and that your best work is still ahead of you.

From dealing with perimenopause in the workplace, to the toxic myth of “work-life balance,” this episode is a fierce call to action for women to stop hiding their dreams and start owning their voice, no matter what your age. 

If you’ve ever felt like you’re too late, too much, or not enough, this conversation is for you.

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Why are women still expected to “stay in their lane”? Tamsen sits down with Stacy London, CEO, author, and former co-host of What Not to Wear. Now with her own QVC fashion line and decades of experience helping women feel seen, Stacy unpacks the emotional toll of high-functioning depression and why conversations about menopause are still considered risky in the professional world.

Stacy gets vulnerable, sharing why community and friendship are more essential than having a partner, and how to let go of outdated identities. Together, they dive into the messy, transformative beauty of midlife, exploring the unspoken truths about living in fear, reinvention, and how clinging to old clothes can keep you stuck. Stacy opens up about closing her business, redefining success at 55, and why evolution means saying yes, even when it’s uncomfortable. 

Stacy shares her expert advice on getting comfortable with your naked body in the mirror is the key to personal freedom and good style. 

If you’ve ever wondered if your best years are behind you, this episode is here to tell you: absolutely not!

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