The Modern Menopause Toolkit: Redefining Solutions, With Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz
Mar 28, 2024
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Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz, Chief Medical Correspondent for the Drew Barrymore Show and author of Menopause Bootcamp, joins the podcast to discuss the different stages of menopause and the tools available to navigate this phase. She shares her 6 S's of Self-Care, the benefits of plant medicine, and the importance of health coaches in supporting women through menopause.
Understanding the differences between menopause phases is crucial for effective management.
Dr. Suzanne emphasizes the importance of a diverse toolkit including lifestyle changes and tailored treatments for menopausal women.
Deep dives
Dr. Suzanne's Journey from OBGYN to Functional Integrative Medicine
Dr. Suzanne Gilbert Lenz, a renowned OBGYN physician, shares her transition from traditional OBGYN to functional integrative medicine. Despite practicing in a conventional setting, Dr. Suzanne integrated Ayurveda principles into her practice after exploring yoga and meditation. She emphasizes the importance of connections in healing and how disease stems from a disconnect from nature, leading her to certify in Ayurveda and pursue holistic medicine.
Empowering Women Through Comprehensive Menopause Care
Menopause is demystified by Dr. Suzanne as 6,000 women enter this phase daily in the US. By defining menopause and post-menopause, she highlights its significant impact on a woman's life. Dr. Suzanne advocates using lifestyle medicine pillars like sleep, nutrition, and social connection to support women through menopause. She underlines the importance of a diverse toolkit, including plant-based solutions and hormone therapy tailored to individual needs.
Community Support and Humor for Menopause Transition
Dr. Suzanne emphasizes the role of social connection, humor, and community support in navigating menopause. Laughter and positive imagery can aid in managing symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats. Encouraging empowerment and choice, she advocates for an integrated approach blending conventional and holistic modalities. Dr. Suzanne champions health coaches as pivotal in creating a supportive environment for women in midlife and beyond.
Six thousand women enter menopause in the United States every day. Yet many people don't know the difference between premenopause, perimenopause, and actual menopause. This week, Dr. Sandi welcomes Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz to share her expertise. Dr. Suzanne is the Chief Medical Correspondent for the Drew Barrymore Show and author of Menopause Bootcamp.
Menopause isn't "one-size-fits-all." From plant-based options to pharma to self-care, Dr. Suzanne shares her menopause toolkit. She discusses various tools and treatments available for women to help with the effects of menopause. Moreover, she and Dr. Sandi discuss how health coaches can be an excellent resource for women during this time.
Menopause and post-menopause are significant parts of a woman's life. It isn't an ending; it's a transition into a new period of life. So, let's talk about it.
Episode Highlights:
Understand the difference between menopause and peri-menopause
Learn Dr. Suzanne's 6 S's of Self-Care
Hear about the benefits of plants and plant medicine
Dr Suzanne shares the various tools available for pre-, post-, and menopausal women
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