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Dr. Jason Fung, MD, is one of the leading voices challenging everything diet culture has taught women about food, weight, and willpower. If you've ever blamed yourself for not having enough discipline around food, this episode is for you.
In this conversation, Dr. Jason Fung sits down with Tamsen Fadal to debunk the "calories in, calories out" myth and reveal how hormones, ultra-processed foods, and different types of hunger play a much bigger role than we've been led to believe.
He explains the three types of hunger, why you’re not losing weight, and what’s actually happening to women’s bodies during perimenopause. He also talks about insulin, fasting, and mindset shifts that will make you healthier, happier, and more energized.
Tamsen and Dr. Fung discuss:
- The three types of hunger: homeostatic, hedonic, and conditioned
- Why ultra-processed foods lead to cravings and overeating
- Insulin, fat storage, and energy crashes after eating
- Perimenopause, menopause, and belly fat: what your hormones are really doing
- Practical ways to reduce “food noise” and mindless eating
- Intermittent fasting for women
- Why women gain weight without changing their habits
If weight gain has you frustrated and nutrition advice has you confused, this episode cuts through the noise and gives you the framework you need to become your happiest, healthiest self.
If you liked this episode of The Tamsen Show, listen to #1 Dietitian: Do THIS and You Will Never Feel Guilty About Eating Again, The Belly Fat Episode: The Truth About Muscle Loss, Menopause, and Midlife Fatigue, and The Gut Doctor: How to Boost Energy and Lose Belly Fat
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So you've heard about hot flashes and night sweats. Maybe you've even heard about brain fog. But nobody sat you down and said: by the way, the tissue of your entire pelvic region is completely dependent on estrogen to stay healthy. And when it drops, everything changes.
And most women have no idea, because no one told them.
But here's what Tamsen wants you to know: there are actual treatments for this and most women have never been told they exist. Whether you're on hormone therapy or never plan to be, this is its own conversation entirely.
You'll learn:
- What GSM is, why 100% of women experience it to some degree, and why it gets worse if you wait
- The symptoms most women quietly adapt to without realizing they don't have to
- Why the most common treatment is considered safe even for women who've been told hormones are off the table
- How recurrent UTIs in menopause are connected to estrogen loss and what actually treats the
- What to bring to your doctor and how to ask for it
This episode is part of the How to Menopause series, where Tamsen goes deeper on each chapter of her book right here on the podcast. Less than twenty minutes, everything you need to know.
If you liked this conversation, check out the rest of the How To Menopause series:
Testosterone 101: Everything You Need to Know in 20 Minutes
Relationships 101: Is It Him or Is It Menopause? Here's How to Tell
Perimenopause 101: The Symptoms, Tests & Fixes No One Tells You About
Alcohol 101: Belly Fat, Bad Sleep and the Long-Term Cost of Drinking
Coming up: Anxiety, Mental Health, Estrogen 101 and more!
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Medical Disclaimer:
The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show.
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Emma Grede is an entrepreneur, investor, and co-founder of Good American and Skims. She is the author of the New York Times bestselling book Start With Yourself and today she is teaching us how to do just that.
Emma is sitting down with Tamsen Fadal to unpack the scarcity mindset that holds so many women back and explains how you can turn fear, failure, and discomfort into confidence, clarity, and success.
If you’ve ever felt stuck, held back by fear, or unsure how to take the next step in your career or life, this episode is for you.
Drawing on her experience building billion-dollar brands, Emma shares the mindset shifts, discipline, and decision-making strategies that helped her overcome self-doubt and create lasting success in business and life.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- How to overcome fear, self-doubt, and limiting beliefs
- Mindset shifts to create the life you want
- How to stop letting emotions control your decisions
- The role of discipline in building confidence and success
- How to advocate for yourself in your career and life
- How to gain clarity on what you truly want (not what others expect)
Whether you’re navigating a career pivot, building confidence, or trying to figure out what you really want, this conversation will give you the tools to move forward.
By the end of this episode, you’ll have a new perspective on confidence, mindset, and success and the tools to start going after what you really want.
Stay connected with Tamsen:
Get Tamsen's newsletter filled with free tools to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone
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This show is sponsored by Midi Health. Visit www.joinmidi.com/tamsen today to book your personalized, insurance-covered virtual visit. Midi. The Care Women Deserve.
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Jennie Garth is an actress, entrepreneur, author, podcast host, and cultural icon best known for her role as Kelly Taylor on Beverly Hills, 90210. In today’s episode of The Tamsen Show, she sits down with Tamsen Fadal for a vulnerable conversation about fame, imposter syndrome, and how she finally learned to love and accept herself after years of self-doubt.
From struggling with insecurity and people-pleasing to developing unshakable confidence in her 50s, Jennie shares the personal stories, practical advice, and mindset shifts that helped her become a more resilient, self-assured, and grounded in who she is.
In this episode, Tamsen and Jennie discuss:
- How to choose yourself without guilt
- Why women struggle with people-pleasing
- Overcoming imposter syndrome and comparison
- The confidence, self-love, and emotional resilience that comes in midlife
- Perimenopause symptoms (brain fog, anxiety, and more)
- Finding purpose in business, creativity, and community
- Letting go of insecurity and the need for external validation
- Healing your inner child and transforming your self-image
If you’re tired of putting everyone else first, this conversation will change the way you see yourself and what you believe you deserve.
If you like this episode, then you will love: From Sports Illustrated to Sephora: How Molly Sims Reinvented Herself in Midlife
Stay connected with Tamsen:
Get Tamsen's newsletter filled with free tools to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone
Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, How To Menopause
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Watch all the episodes on YouTube
Follow Tamsen on Instagram
The Tamsen Show on Instagram
Follow Tamsen on TikTok
Medical Disclaimer:
The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show.
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So you've heard about testosterone. Maybe your doctor mentioned it, maybe you saw something on social media, maybe you just feel off and you're trying to figure out why. But no one has sat down and actually explained it to you. Until now.
Tamsen has spent years interviewing the top doctors in the menopause space and has her own real experience navigating testosterone: the wrong turns, the things that finally worked, and everything she wishes someone had told her sooner. This episode is her way of making it simple.
Whether you've been on estrogen and progesterone and still feel flat, you've lost motivation and drive and chalked it up to stress or getting older, or you've been handed an antidepressant when what you actually needed was a hormone conversation, this episode is for you.
Because testosterone was never just a male hormone. And the fact that most of us were never told that says everything.
You'll learn:
- Why women actually have more testosterone in their bodies than estrogen and what happens when it drops
- The difference between low libido and the flatness that touches everything: energy, motivation, muscle, mood
- Why the standard blood test may completely miss low testosterone in women
- The different delivery options, including the one Tamsen tried first that she wouldn't recommend
- How to ask your doctor for the right test and what to say if they won't have the conversation
This episode is part of the How to Menopause series, where Tamsen goes deeper on each chapter of her book right here on the podcast. Twenty minutes. Everything you need to know.
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If you liked this conversation, check out the rest of the How To Menopause series:
Estrogen Down There 101: Here's Everything You Need to Know
Relationships 101: Is It Him or Is It Menopause? Here's How to Tell
Perimenopause 101: The Symptoms, Tests & Fixes No One Tells You About
Alcohol 101: Belly Fat, Bad Sleep and the Long-Term Cost of Drinking
Coming up: Anxiety, Mental Health, Estrogen 101 and more!
If you like this episode, then you will love: The Testosterone Doctor: The Truth About Women’s Libido with Dr. Kelly Casperson
Stay connected with Tamsen:
Get Tamsen's newsletter filled with free tools to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone
Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, How To Menopause
Free Resources from Tamsen
Watch all the episodes on YouTube
Follow Tamsen on Instagram
The Tamsen Show on Instagram
Follow Tamsen on TikTok
Medical Disclaimer:
The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show.
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Dr. Doris Day is one of the country’s leading dermatologists and experts on hair loss. Today, she’s back with Tamsen Fadal on The Tamsen Show to answer all the questions you have about hair. In this episode, you’ll learn what’s really causing your hair loss and how to regrow stronger, healthier hair.
From hormonal hair loss during perimenopause and menopause to hair thinning caused by stress or rapid weight loss, Dr. Doris Day breaks down the most effective treatment options and science-backed protocols you can start today to support long-term hair health.
If you’ve ever wondered…
Is it normal to lose this much hair?
What causes female hair loss, and how can I prevent it?- How can I support my hair health during perimenopause and menopause?
Do hormone therapy or GLP-1 medications (like Ozempic) actually cause hair loss?
Does PRP or red light therapy work for hair growth?
What supplements actually work for hair loss?
Does minoxidil work for women?
Then this episode is for you. By the end, you’ll have the science-backed information you need to prevent hair loss, improve scalp health, and build stronger, thicker hair.
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If you like this episode, then you will love: The Hair Loss Doctor: What Works (And What’s a Waste)
Stay connected with Tamsen:
Get Tamsen's newsletter filled with free tools to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone
Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, How To Menopause
Free Resources from Tamsen
Watch all the episodes on YouTube
Follow Tamsen on Instagram
The Tamsen Show on Instagram
Follow Tamsen on TikTok
This show is sponsored by Midi Health. Visit www.joinmidi.com/tamsen today to book your personalized, insurance-covered virtual visit. Midi. The Care Women Deserve.
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Medical Disclaimer:
The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show.
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Tamsen left a 30-year career as a television news anchor at 52 without a plan that looked like a plan to anyone who knew her. This is the episode where she tells you exactly what that felt like, what kept her stuck, and what finally made her go.
Whether you're burned out and not sure if that's the whole story, quietly building something on the side and wondering if you should take the leap, or staying somewhere that no longer fits because at least you know who you are there, this conversation meets you where you are.
Because most career advice wasn't made for women at this stage of life. And the voice that says you should have figured this out earlier isn't telling you the truth.
You'll learn how to:
- Tell the difference between burnout and boredom, and why it changes everything
- Answer the identity question that keeps most women stuck longer than anything else
- Find the skills that travel with you no matter what the next chapter looks like
- Build a runway before you leap, and what that actually means in practice
- Use the overlap period to get clarity, not just hustle
This episode is also for the woman who isn't quite ready to leave yet but knows something is shifting. You don't have to have a plan. You just have to start listening.
Career transitions at midlife are one of the most common things women navigate alone. If this conversation helped you feel less alone in it, we'd love to hear from you.
If you like this episode, then you will love: “It Can’t Rain Forever”: Kandi Burruss on Reinvention and What Comes Next
Stay connected with Tamsen:
Get Tamsen's newsletter filled with free tools to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone
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Medical Disclaimer:
The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show.
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It’s time to stop overcomplicating your workouts. Strength training expert Dr. Shannon Ritchey joins Tamsen Fadal on The Tamsen Show to break down why a simple strength training routine is far more effective for women looking to build muscle, lose fat, and improve metabolism than the latest trending sculpt class.
Dr. Shannon Ritchey’s mission is to educate and empower women with the science behind muscle growth, fat loss, and body recomposition so they can get stronger, and finally see results. In this episode, she explains exactly how to build a strength training program that fits your lifestyle, supports longevity, and helps you become your strongest, healthiest self at any age.
- The four key elements of building muscle and transforming your body
- How to gain 5 pounds of muscle in under a year
- Why strength training is essential for women’s health and longevity
- The optimal workout routine for building muscle without burnout
- Why Pilates doesn’t effectively build muscle
- What “training to failure” means
- How to build muscle at home with dumbbells
- Whether steps or cardio matter more for fat loss
Whether you’re new to strength training, getting back into the gym, or trying to lose fat and build muscle in midlife, this episode will give you a clear, science-backed plan that actually works.
If you liked this conversation, check this out: Exhausted, Gaining Weight, and Feeling Off? THIS is Why
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Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, How To Menopause
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The Tamsen Show on Instagram
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The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show.
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If you’ve been through a heartbreak, a divorce, or a relationship that just quietly fell apart and you’re trying to figure out what comes next, this episode is for you.
In this candid solo Q&A, Tamsen answers the dating questions women in midlife are actually asking but rarely say out loud.
Whether you’re freshly out of something painful, years removed and still not sure, or back on the apps and already confused, this conversation meets you exactly where you are.
Because dating at this stage of life is different, and most of the advice out there wasn’t made for you.
You’ll learn how to:
- Stop checking his profile and what to do instead the moment you feel the urge
- Tell the difference between being healed and just being numb
- Know whether to give a second date to someone who didn’t give you butterflies
- Spot the early signs of a narcissist before you’ve already fallen
- Have the conversation you’ve been too afraid to start
Getting back on the dating scene is one of the most uncharted experiences women navigate alone. If this conversation made you feel less alone in it, we’d love to hear from you.
If you like this episode, then you will love: Relationship Q&A: Red Flags, Dating After Divorce & Commitment Issues
Stay connected with Tamsen:
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Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, How To Menopause
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Medical Disclaimer:
The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show.
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Arthur C. Brooks is a happiness expert, Harvard University professor, and best-selling author and is on a quest to discover the meaning of life.
You live a good life, but you still feel unhappy. You put yourself out there, but every relationship seems to fail. You have your dream job, but something feels off. What is going on?
In today's episode of The Tamsen Show, Arthur Brooks joins Tamsen Fadal to unpack why millions of people struggle with purpose, anxiety, loneliness, and emptiness, and what to do about it. Drawing on decades of research in happiness and behavioral science, Arthur reveals the six pillars you need to discover your deepest purpose and live a more meaningful life.
Arthur and Tamsen discuss:
- How modern life negatively impacts your brain, happiness, and sense of purpose
- Why midlife is the perfect opportunity to start a new chapter
- How suffering is a powerful advantage for growth
- The six pillars that lead to long-term happiness and fulfillment
- Three rules for a happy marriage
- Why we feel lonely and how to change that
- Small shifts that can deepen your connection with others
- Why we choose the wrong partners and what to look for instead
By the end of this episode, you will have the confidence to ask “What is the meaning of my life?” and the tools, framework, and habits to help you answer that question in a way that’s specific to your true purpose.
Get Arthur's book, The Meaning of Your Life: Finding Purpose in an Age of Emptiness
If you like this episode, then you will love: The 4 Shifts You Need to Start Your Next Chapter
Stay connected with Tamsen:
Get Tamsen's newsletter filled with free tools to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone
Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, How To Menopause
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Watch all the episodes on YouTube
Follow Tamsen on Instagram
The Tamsen Show on Instagram
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This show is sponsored by Midi Health. Visit https://www.joinmidi.com/tamsen today to book your personalized, insurance-covered virtual visit. Midi. The Care Women Deserve.
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Medical Disclaimer:
The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show.
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