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Tamsen Fadal sits down for a deeply personal solo episode about what her divorce in her early 40s actually taught her about loneliness, identity, grief, and starting over.

After years of building a life she thought was permanent, she found herself facing an empty apartment, a rewritten future, and one big question: Who am I now?

In this episode, she walks you through the biggest lessons she learned in the aftermath of divorce, the ones that helped her stop waiting for closure and start rebuilding her life on her own terms.

This is about understanding why divorce shakes more than just a relationship and how to move through it without losing yourself.

You’ll learn:

- Why it’s better to be alone than lonely in a relationship

- Why closure doesn’t come from paperwork, it comes from a decision

- How grief after divorce is often about losing your identity, not just your partner

- Why some friendships shift during this season and what that really means

- How learning to be alone can rebuild your self-trust

By the end of this episode, you’ll see starting over differently. You’ll understand why this season doesn’t mean you’re broken, it means you’re rebuilding. And you’ll walk away with a clearer sense of your strength, your capability, and your next chapter.

If you like this episode, then you will love: The 4 Dating Mistakes Keeping Smart Women Stuck (And How to Break Them)

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In this episode, Dr. Amy Shah sits down with Tamsen Fadal to discuss the science behind the weight gain, mood swings, brain fog and digestive changes that millions of women experience as their hormones shift throughout life.

Dr. Amy Shah is a double board-certified physician on a mission to help women understand what’s really happening in their bodies.

She shares evidence-based strategies that you can implement to support your energy, metabolism, gut health, and hormones during this confusing stage of life.

In this episode, Tamsen and Dr. Shah unpack:

- The biological changes your body undergoes during perimenopause and menopause

- The critical role gut health plays in hormone balance and immune function

- What to eat to support your body in midlife

- How to improve energy, weight, and mood without extreme diets or trends

- Which wellness trends are effective and which are just fads

If you feel like your body is failing you because your hormones are constantly fluctuating, you’re not alone. By the end of this episode, you’ll have the science to understand what’s actually happening and the tools to work with your body instead of against it.

If you like this episode, then you will love: The Belly Fat Episode: The Truth About Muscle Loss, Menopause, and Midlife Fatigue

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Tamsen Fadal sits down and teaches you what she’s learned about dating, from running a matchmaking business in New York City, to dating through her 20s and 30s, to divorce, and starting over in midlife.

In this episode, she walks you through the 4 biggest dating mistakes women make. The ones that keep smart, self-aware women repeating the same patterns, settling, or wondering why they keep dating the wrong men.

This is about understanding why these mistakes happen and walking away with tools to stop repeating them.

You’ll learn:

- Why dating for validation feels tempting and how to shift toward real connection

- How timelines and panic dating push you to ignore red flags

- Why dating someone’s potential keeps you stuck and what to look for instead

- How women slowly disappear in relationships and how to stay fully yourself

By the end of this episode you’ll see dating with more clarity, more self-trust, and more emotional safety. You’ll have a clearer sense of what’s been holding you back and how to start choosing relationships that actually support who you are.

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Marie Forleo, author of Everything Is Figureoutable joins The Tamsen Show podcast for a powerful conversation about navigating uncertainty, slowing down, and figuring out what’s next.

At some point in life, almost all of us hit a moment where we quietly ask ourselves, “Now what?”

It might come after a big transition. Or when the path you worked so hard to build suddenly doesn’t feel like it fits anymore. Or when you’re doing “all the right things,” yet something still feels unsettled.

This in-between phase of life can feel disorienting, confusing, and overwhelming–especially when you don’t have the “five-year-plan” that everyone else seems to have.

That’s exactly why Tamsen invited Marie Forleo on the podcast. Marie is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Everything Is Figureoutable who has spent decades helping women build businesses and lifestyles without burnout and hustle culture. Marie teaches women how to get clear on what they want by slowing down, simplifying, and learning to trust yourself again.

In this episode, Marie shares how you can move through uncertainty with confidence and offers practical tools and mantras that have helped millions of women quiet the noise, reconnect with their intuition, and design a life that actually supports them.

In this episode, Tamsen and Marie discuss how you can:

By the end of this conversation, you’ll know how to move forward intentionally so that the next chapter supports your life instead of consuming it.

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Dr Gabrielle Lyon sits down with Tamsen to talk about so much of the longevity advice out there. Eat more protein. But how much is actually enough? Get stronger. But where do you even start? One day it’s a new workout. The next day it’s a new diet trend. There’s so much conflicting information around women’s health, it’s impossible to distinguish what’s backed by science and what’s just noise. 

That’s exactly why Tamsen asked Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, a board-certified physician leading the global shift in how we think about aging and health, to come on the podcast.

In this conversation, Dr. Gabrielle Lyon breaks down the science behind protein, skeletal muscle, and metabolic health and shares an actionable playbook you can use to build strength, slow decline, and take control of your future.

In this episode, she explains exactly what to eat and how to train so that you can feel mentally and physically stronger at every stage of your life.

If you’ve ever wondered:

- How much protein do I really need?

- What are the best protein sources for muscle growth?

- Do I need supplements like collagen and creatine?

- Will lifting weights make me bulky?

- How much resistance training is enough?

- Do I need a gym to see results?

- Where do I even begin?

...then this is the episode for you. It’s one of the most practical, science-backed episodes we’ve had on protein, muscle growth, and longevity for women. After listening to this conversation, you’ll have the discernment you need to stop chasing trends and start building real, lasting strength.

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If you liked this conversation, check this out: The #1 Longevity Doctor: How Women Can Burn Fat, Build Muscle & Age Strong

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In this powerful conversation on The Tamsen Show, Tamsen sits down with Melani Sanders, founder of the We Do Not Care Club and author of the We Do Not Care Club Handbook to talk about the moment so many women hit during perimenopause and menopause...

When they realize they are simply at capacity.

What emerges here is relief. The kind of relief that comes from boundaries, self-trust, and finally choosing yourself.

Melani shares the story behind her viral grocery store parking lot video, what was happening in her body after a hysterectomy, and how unaddressed hormonal changes, anxiety, insomnia, and identity shifts pushed her to say the quiet part out loud: I don’t care anymore.

That moment didn’t just go viral, it sparked a global movement.

Together, Tamsen and Melani talk about why this shift so often shows up in midlife, how women end up suffering in silence, and what happens when you stop managing expectations that no longer fit who you are.

This episode will make you feel seen, validated, and less alone in this chapter of life.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

- Why so many women experience burnout and emotional overload in midlife

- The connection between hysterectomy, perimenopause, menopause, and mental health

- What “being at capacity” really means for women’s bodies and brains

- How the We Do Not Care Club became a sisterhood for women who feel unseen

- Why stopping the over explaining can be one of the most healing choices you make

This conversation is honest, funny, and deeply validating.

Bookmark this episode and share it with every woman who needs to hear: you are not alone, and you are allowed to choose yourself.

If you liked this conversation, check out ‘The Real Reason You Feel Stuck (and How to Fix It)’ with leading trauma expert Anna Runkle.

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Dr. Lucky Sekhon is the fertility expert that is helping so many women understand their options when it comes to egg freezing, IVF and your options.

Trying to understand fertility today can feel overwhelming, confusing, and loaded with guilt.  Especially if you’re in your 30s or 40s and constantly hearing conflicting advice about “the biological clock,” egg quality, and what you should or shouldn’t be doing right now.

Many women are left blaming themselves, chasing supplements, or relying on social media myths instead of clear medical guidance.

This is exactly why Tamsen sat down with Dr. Lucky, board-certified reproductive endocrinologist, infertility specialist, and author of ‘The Lucky Egg.’

Dr. Lucky has spent years treating patients and studying fertility from the inside and her work challenges many of the outdated narratives that still dominate conversations about getting pregnant, aging, and reproductive health.

In this episode, she explains what actually matters when it comes to fertility, what doesn’t, and why so much of what women are told creates unnecessary stress, shame, and misinformation.

Tamsen and Dr. Lucky discuss:

- What the biological clock really means (and what it doesn’t)

- The difference between egg quantity and egg quality

- Why fertility is never entirely within your control (and why that’s important to understand)

- When to start thinking about fertility, even if you’re not ready to try

- How perimenopause, age, and reproductive health intersect

- What lifestyle changes actually help and which ones are overhyped

- The truth about supplements, egg freezing, and fertility preservation

- Why fertility struggles are never just “a woman’s issue”

This conversation cuts through fear-based messaging and replaces it with grounded, science-backed clarity.

Instead of telling women to do more, stress less, or “optimize everything,” Dr. Lucky offers a more realistic, compassionate framework for understanding fertility, one that centers knowledge, choice, and mental health.

If you’re trying to get pregnant, thinking about your future options, or simply want to understand your body better, this episode will help you separate facts from myths and focus on what truly matters.

Watch full video episodes HERE

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Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or like your brain won’t slow down is incredibly common, especially when there’s pressure to be calmer, more productive, or more “together.”

Many people blame themselves for this: for not being disciplined enough, resilient enough, or mentally strong enough. 

But what if anxiety isn’t a personal failure and what if your brain is actually doing exactly what it was designed to do?

This is exactly why Tamsen sat down with Dr. Wendy Suzuki, a world-renowned neuroscientist, NYU professor, and expert on brain plasticity: the brain’s ability to change and adapt.

Dr. Wendy Suzuki has spent decades studying how stress, anxiety, movement, sleep, and daily habits shape the brain. 

Dr. Wendy shows that anxiety isn’t just a feeling, it’s a biological response that can hijack focus, memory, and emotional regulation when the brain is under pressure.

In this episode, she breaks down what’s really happening inside your brain when anxiety shows up and explains why trying to “push through” or “calm down” often backfires.

 Most importantly, she shares the science-backed tools that actually help your nervous system reset and restore a sense of control.

Tamsen and Dr. Lucky discuss:

- Why anxiety is a fight-or-flight response, not a mindset problem

- What chronic stress does to focus, memory, and emotional regulation

- Why anxiety can make you feel foggy, tense, or unlike yourself

- The role movement, cardio, and sleep play in calming the brain

- Simple tools you can use in real life to calm your nervous system today

This conversation cuts through the shame and confusion around anxiety and replaces it with clarity, relief, and understanding. 

Instead of asking you to “fix yourself,” it shows you how to work with your brain.

If anxiety has been running the show and leaving you feeling overwhelmed or out of control, this episode offers a grounded, science-backed way to understand what’s happening and what actually helps.

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If you are back out on the dating scene and feeling frustrated, we have one of the top dating experts here to answer your questions. Tamsen knows personally that starting over can feel overwhelming and discouraging, especially when it comes to dating, navigating dating apps, and trying to make sense of modern dating after divorce or a long relationship. 

Many women find themselves burnt out, questioning their instincts, and unsure how to find a healthy relationship when the old rules no longer seem to apply.

This is exactly why Tamsen turned to Bela Gandhi, dating coach, relationship expert, and founder of the Smart Dating Academy. Bela has helped thousands of women find meaningful, lasting relationships by replacing guesswork with a clear, data-driven formula for dating with intention.

In this episode, she lays out the framework she uses to help women find love that feels safe, secure, and emotionally available and explains why following a proven system matters more than chemistry, luck, or timing.

Tamsen and Bela discuss:

- Why dating apps feel so exhausting and how to use them more strategically

- The biggest mistakes people make on dating profiles and photos

- What chemistry really is and why butterflies can be misleading

- How to spot red flags early without becoming cynical

- What to look for (and not overthink) on first dates

- How to date with clarity, confidence, and realistic expectations

- The patterns and behaviors that consistently lead to lasting relationships

This conversation cuts through the noise, myths, and mixed messages around dating and replaces them with clarity, reassurance, and a roadmap you can actually follow.

If your goal is to find lasting love, the kind that feels safe, secure, and grounded, this episode offers a smarter, more intentional way to date without burning out or losing yourself.

By the end of this episode, you’ll walk away with renewed hope, practical tools, and the confidence that finding love doesn’t have to be random. When you follow the right formula, it becomes possible.

Ready for more support? Download the 2026 Dating Profile Cheat Sheet.

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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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