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Women Mastering Midlife episodes
- 1. Changing Midlife Women's Healthcare: A Conversation with Jackie Piasta, NP
In today's episode, I'm thrilled to have Jackie Piasta, a seasoned women's health nurse practitioner and national certified menopause practitioner, join us. With over 15 years of experience, Jackie has been a trailblazer in menopause care and was notably voted one of the top three nurse practitioners in Arkansas in 2022. She now runs Monarch Health, a midlife and menopause clinic in Atlanta, Georgia. Jackie shares her journey and insights into menopause care, including how social media has helped spread awareness. We dive into the importance of personalized menopause treatment, the benefits of telehealth, and the future of women's healthcare.
Tune in to hear:
- Jackie's unique career path and how she became dedicated to women's health
- The challenges and differences in menopause care compared to regular OB-GYN practice
- How telehealth is making menopause care more accessible and convenient for women
- A break down of the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) study and its effects on hormone therapy views
- Jackie's thoughts on hormone testing and why it matters
- Tackling myths and fears around hormone replacement therapy
- The need for FDA-approved testosterone replacement for women
- Jackie's hopes for the future of menopause care
Connect with Jackie:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackiep_gynnp/
Jackie's clinic (Offering telehealth services for AR, TX, FL, GA: https://www.mymonarchhealthco.com/)
Resources mentioned:Women's Health Initiative (WHI): https://www.whi.org/
Women Mastering Midlife Community:www.facebook.com/groups/womenmasteringmidlife
1:1 Coaching Free Consult Call with Victoria www.msvictoriabyrd.com/booknow
Connect with Victoria:
www.instagram.com/msvictoriabyrd
59 min - Welcome To Women Mastering Midlife
Welcome to the Women Mastering Midlife podcast - this little corner of the internet where we get real about the honest ins and outs of womanhood in our middle years. I'm your host, Victoria Byrd. I'm a Pharmacist, Women's Integrative Health & Menopause Coach and I've spent the last 3 years not only helping women navigate the roller coaster that is midlife, but I'm also in the thick of it myself.
Gone are the days of being afraid to share that we're in our fabulous 40s and beyond. It's time we boldly discuss it all - the good, the great, the challenging, and the "how come no one prepared us for this?!" realities of midlife.
Whether you're navigating the joys and stresses of mothering teens while managing hot flashes, or seeking real solutions for that stubborn midlife middle, or feeling the strain of life's transitions on your relationships and sense of self - girl, you are not alone.
Here, we're diving deep into the complete mental, physical and emotional rewiring that happens during this stage.
We will have journal club: where I bring back an activity from pharmacy school...dissecting a research article and breaking it down for you in easy to understand ways so you can know the latest in women's health.
Chats on the mat will be conversations with girlfriends...like you do before yoga class. Aside from conversations with experts on midlife women's topics, we will attack this transition with different perspectives and hopefully some levity.
I will be using my 7 Pillars to Menopausal Health framework to provide conversations on topics that offer options in prescriptive and lifestyle so that you can walk away with tools to create your individual vision of what healthy means to you.
Experts will join me in discussions around relationships, sexual health, physical health and more.
So stick around, tell your friends, and get ready for a judgment-free dose of midlife inspiration, candid education, expert guidance and hopefully, the occasional laugh - even at my expense. We're all in this together on the path of mastering midlife.
Let's do this!
Please submit Ask Me Anything Episode questions to [email protected]
Look for me on instagram @msvictoriabyrd
Join my FREE Facebook Community, Women Mastering Midlife
Or check out my website for more information about 1:1 health coaching, upcoming group programs, or educational offerings.
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About Women Mastering Midlife
From the publisher's feed
Women Mastering Midlife is the podcast for women in their 40s and 50s who want real answers about what is happening inside their bodies, and the confidence to advocate for themselves in every room they walk into.
Hosted by Victoria Byrd, a licensed pharmacist, certified menopause practitioner, and integrative health and wellness coach, this show bridges the gap between clinical medicine and lived experience. Victoria brings 20 years of pharmacy training alongside a deep commitment to integrative, evidence-based care for women navigating perimenopause, menopause, and the full arc of midlife transition.
Each week, you will hear expert conversations and honest discussions covering:
Hormones and HRT — what the evidence actually says about estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and the pharmacology of hormone therapy options
Brain fog, cognition, and mood — the neuroscience of menopause and why your thinking and emotional life are changing
Metabolism, weight, and body composition — how shifting hormones affect insulin sensitivity, cortisol, and fat distribution, and what to do about it with nutrition and movement that respects your midlife body
Sleep — why it breaks down during perimenopause, what restores it, and why it matters for everything else
Gut health and the estrobolome — the emerging science connecting your microbiome to hormone metabolism and inflammation
Bone, cardiovascular, and long-term health — the conditions that accelerate after menopause, and the prevention strategies that actually make a difference
Stress, nervous system regulation, and burnout — why high-achieving women in midlife are running on empty, and what sustainable recovery looks like
Supplements, peptides, and emerging therapies — clear, unbiased clinical context so you can evaluate your options with a discerning eye
Identity, relationships, and purpose — because midlife is not only a physiological transition; it is a reorientation of how you see yourself and what you want
Guests have included functional medicine physicians, nurse practitioners, registered dietitians, strength coaches, pharmacists, psychologists, and women who are simply in the thick of it, offering perspectives as varied as the experience of midlife itself.
This podcast does not traffic in fear, wellness hype, or quick fixes. The goal is for you to leave every episode feeling more informed, less alone, and more capable of making decisions that are right for your body, your history, and your life.
Women Mastering Midlife is proud to be ranked in the Goodpods Top 100 in both Medicine and Health & Fitness. New episodes release biweekly.
Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Visit womenmasteringmidlife.com for free guides, coaching, and community.
This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute personalized medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for decisions related to your health.