Everyday Wellness: Midlife Hormones, Health, and Science for Women 35+

BONUS: Peri/Menopause are a Natural Function of Aging: See you later, Ovulator! with Esther Blum

Oct 27, 2025

Esther Blum, an expert in hormone optimization and author of 'See Ya Later, Ovulator!', shares invaluable insights on navigating menopause. She addresses the myths surrounding medical gaslighting and offers strategies for women to redefine their experience during this life stage. Esther discusses common symptoms of perimenopause, the role of bioidentical hormones, and the impact of hormonal changes on sexual health. She also shares practical advice on preventing menopausal weight gain and maintaining overall wellness.

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INSIGHT

Menopause As A Powerful Reframe

Menopause can be reframed as a powerful second stage of life rather than decline.
Esther and Cynthia emphasize visibility, sexual vitality, and reclaiming agency during midlife.

ANECDOTE

A Mother Who Thrived After Hysterectomy

Esther described her mother's post-hysterectomy vivacity and long-term affectionate marriage.
She used this to illustrate that sexual vitality and intimacy can thrive after reproductive surgery or menopause.

ADVICE

Advocate For Bioidentical Hormone Care

Ask for bioidentical hormones and the correct supporting tests rather than accepting one-size-fits-all treatments.
Advocate using insurance-covered bioidentical options and bring research to your clinician.

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I am honored to connect with Esther Blum today! She is the bestselling author of "Cavewomen Don’t Get Fat," "Eat, Drink, and Be Gorgeous," and most recently, "See Ya Later, Ovulator!". Esther currently maintains a busy virtual practice where she helps women balance hormones, lose stubborn body fat, and treat the root cause of health struggles.

Today we speak about medical gaslighting, how weight gain does not have to be a part of aging, andropause and menopause, and the Women’s Health Initiative. We dive into physical changes and significant symptoms during perimenopause and menopause, the role of the pelvic floor, deciphering what the dreaded “menopot” is, what does not work, and advocacy in terms of testing and hormones. We also address constipation, weight loss resistance, and how our tolerance for alcohol changes as we age, especially when using bioidenticals or hormone replacement therapy.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:

How women can redefine their experience and continue having an active sex life after menopause.
How to surrender, lean in, and take the pressure off yourself while going through perimenopause and menopause.
Why is there so much misinformation and medical gaslighting in our society?
Why Esther wrote See Ya Later, Ovulator!
Some common symptoms of perimenopause.
Risks women may face after a hysterectomy.
Changes that happen in the vaginal canal and pelvic floor during menopause.
The significant and profound impact of the decline of sex hormones.
How to avoid weight gain in menopause.
What can menopausal women do to prevent fatty liver and digestive problems?
Lab tests women should be asking their health providers for.
Why should perimenopausal women avoid alcohol?
Some simple ways to address constipation.

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Connect with Esther Blum

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Esther’s Books

⁠Esther’s book, See Ya Later, Ovulator!⁠, by Esther Blum

⁠Cavewomen Don’t Get Fat⁠, by Esther Blum

⁠Eat, Drink, and Be Happy⁠, by Esther Blum