The Wellness Mama Podcast Menopause and CVD: How to Reduce Risk with Jessica Brown
Jul 8, 2025
Jessica Brown, a Stanford certified compassion teacher and clinical nutritionist, discusses the rising cardiovascular disease risks women face during menopause. She explains how the loss of estrogen acts as a tipping point, leading to alarming statistics—1 in 3 women will die from cardiovascular disease. Topics include key metabolic markers to track from our 20s, the role of insulin, and the dangers of visceral fat. Jessica also shares insights on empowering women through knowledge and personalized health strategies for better heart health.
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Menopause Raises Women's Heart Risk
- Women’s cardiovascular risk rises to match men’s after menopause mainly due to estrogen loss.
- Nearly half of women have cardiovascular disease markers, yet many are unaware of the risk.
Personal Heart Risk Awakening
- Jessica experienced palpitations entering menopause, was initially dismissed as anxiety.
- Later discovered she had cardiovascular risk, motivating her to raise women’s awareness.
Track Metabolic and Visceral Fat
- Track metabolic markers like insulin, fasting glucose, hemoglobin A1c, and blood pressure starting in your 20s.
- Monitor visceral fat levels using a DEXA scan as visceral fat is key to cardiovascular disease risk.