Not Your Mother's Menopause with Dr. Fiona Lovely

Ep. 164 - The Menopause Besties Chat: a roundtable with me, Karen Martel and Zora Benhamou

Apr 1, 2025

Join menopause experts Karen Martel and Zora Benhamou as they team up with Dr. Fiona Lovely for an enlightening discussion on women's health. Karen shares insights on hormone health while Zora offers a unique biohacking perspective. They tackle misconceptions surrounding hormone replacement therapy, emphasizing the need for education and clear communication. The trio also discusses the impact of stress on wellness during menopause, advocating for proactive health strategies. Tune in for empowering advice and diverse viewpoints on navigating this life transition!

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Quick takeaways

Menopause discussions are shifting positively, yet many women remain unaware of effective treatments like hormone replacement therapy (HRT).

Cultural attitudes significantly affect the understanding and management of menopause, highlighting the need for accessible information and community support.

Menopausal symptoms encompass more than commonly recognized issues, as conditions like joint pain and cognitive effects are often overlooked.

Deep dives

Changing Perspectives on Menopause

Menopause is often surrounded by stigma and misinformation, yet awareness is increasing, with societal conversations finally shifting in a more positive direction. Despite nearly 6,000 women reaching menopause daily in the U.S., the use of hormone replacement therapy has drastically decreased over the past two decades, mirroring a cultural misunderstanding of menopausal health. Many women continue to endure menopausal symptoms in silence, believing they must endure the transition without assistance. Recent movements have begun to challenge these outdated narratives, urging a deeper exploration of the realities of menopause and its treatment.

Intro

2min

Navigating Stress and Wellness During Menopause

3min

Redefining Menopause: Myths, Misconceptions, and HRT

31min

Exploring Hormonal Health: Myths and Realities

2min

Navigating Hormone Therapy and Its Impact on Health

6min

Hormones and Joint Health

11min

Empowering Women's Health Journeys

8min

Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause.

This special episode of the Not Your Mother's Menopause podcast features a unique roundtable discussion. Dr Lovely is joining forces with two fellow menopause podcasters, Karen Martel from The Hormone Solution podcast and Zora Benhamou from the Hack My Age podcast.

Together, we "Meno Besties" delve into the current state of menopause understanding and treatment, explore cultural differences, and discuss our hopes for the future of women's health.

This engaging conversation promises to offer diverse perspectives, with Zora bringing a biohacking lens, Karen focusing on hormones, and Fiona offering her broad expertise encompassing brain, bones, and perimenopause.

Be sure to tune in for this insightful discussion and subscribe to The Hormone Solution podcast with Karen Martel and Hack My Age podcast with Zora Benhamou for more excellent content.

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