Commune with Jeff Krasno The Women's Health Gap with Schuyler Grant
Jan 15, 2026
Schuyler Grant, a world-renowned yoga teacher and women's health advocate, discusses key topics surrounding women's health and menopause. She shares her personal journey through menopause, including mood swings and vibrant night sweats. Schuyler explains her decision to embrace hormone replacement therapy (HRT) after understanding its benefits. The conversation dives into the importance of sexual health education, urging younger generations to explore anatomy and pleasure. Throughout, Schuyler highlights the vital need for women's health research, aiming to empower future generations.
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Soy Sauce Night Sweats
- Schuyler Grant described night sweats during menopause that smelled like soy sauce, which embarrassed her young daughter each morning.
- She used this personal story to illustrate how menopausal symptoms can be unusual and under-discussed.
WHI Shifted HRT Perception
- Schuyler explains the Women's Health Initiative study caused fear and widespread avoidance of HRT for decades.
- She credits recent evidence and experts for revealing broader HRT benefits like bone, heart, and brain health.
Consider HRT For Sleep Issues
- Do consider HRT for sleep and night sweats when symptoms impair rest, as Schuyler's doctor recommended.
- Try discussing benefits beyond hot flashes, including sleep, bone density, and cardiovascular protection.
