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Not Your Mother's Menopause with Dr. Fiona Lovely | Perimenopause and Menopause Support
Not Your Mother's Menopause with Dr. Fiona Lovely | Perimenopause and Menopause Support
A weekly podcast about women's health hosted by Dr. Fiona Lovely, an expert in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology, and functional medicine. The show focuses on perimenopause and menopause support, featuring patient stories and practical health advice. Dr. Lovely also shares her unique perspectives on mind, body, and spiritual healing for women of all ages and stages. Listeners can find more information at drlovely.expert.
Episodes
Ep. 240 - Tired but Wired: Nervous System Regulation for Women with Natalie Rivans
In this conversation, Dr. Fiona Lovely welcomes Natalie Rivans, Co-CEO of re-origin and a Certified Somatic Practitioner and Menopause Coach, to explore the nervous system's profound role in the menopause transition. Natalie spent years as a police officer in London, living in a constant state of high alert that eventually manifested as chronic pain, anxiety, insomnia, and depression. Her recovery
Ep. 239 - Breast Health From the Holistic POV with Dr. Jenn Simmons
In this powerful and truth-seeking conversation, Dr. Fiona Lovely welcomes back Dr. Jenn Simmons, a fellowship-trained breast surgeon, integrative oncologist, and founder of PerfeQTion Imaging. With over 20 years of surgical experience and a personal health journey that led her to functional medicine, Dr. Simmons has become one of the most important voices challenging the conventional breast cance
Ep. 238 - Digestion Optimization for Midlife Women with Wade Lightheart
In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Fiona Lovely welcomes Wade Lightheart, a certified sports nutritionist and co-founder of BiOptimizers, for a deep dive into a topic that rarely gets the attention it deserves: digestion. Wade brings a remarkable personal story—after losing his sister to Hodgkin's disease and later experiencing a mysterious 42-pound weight gain in just 11 weeks, he discovered h
Ep. 237 - My Own Journey Back to Strength with Dr. Fiona Lovely - a personal update
In this candid solo episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely steps away from the interview format to share a personal update with her listeners—and it's a conversation worth settling in for. She opens up about a recent week-long getaway with her meno besties, a group of like-minded podcasters and friends, and reflects on how deeply nourishing female friendship has become in midlife. Karen Martel, host of The Hor
Ep. 236 - The Meno Docs have a Girlfriend Chat with Dr. Carrie Jones
In this lively and wide-ranging conversation, Dr. Fiona Lovely welcomes back Dr. Carrie Jones, a naturopathic physician and internationally recognized expert in women's health and hormones. Known as the "Queen of Hormones," Dr. Jones brings over two decades of clinical experience to a discussion that moves seamlessly from the deeply clinical to the delightfully personal. The two explore how the de
Ep. 235 - Desire, Guilt, and Pleasure - the Psychology of Sex at Midlife with Dr. Michael Bader
In this fascinating episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely sits down with Dr. Michael Bader, a psychoanalyst with over 45 years of experience, for a deep dive into the psychology of sexual desire, pleasure, and the often-unexamined beliefs that shape our erotic lives. Together, they explore why sexual excitement is not simply a biological drive that bursts into consciousness, but rather something the mind care
Ep. 234 - Menopause News Update with Dr. Fiona Lovely
In this solo episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely kicks off a new season of the Not Your Mother's Menopause Podcast with a powerful conversation about the evolving landscape of menopause care. She reflects on how the conversation has shifted from merely tolerating symptoms to embracing whole-person, life-course care that values women well beyond their reproductive years. This is not just about hot flashes an
Ep. 233 - Muscles and Menopause: What Every Woman Should Know with Angelo Keely
In this episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely sits down with Angelo Keely, a nutrition and protein optimization expert, for a conversation that every woman in midlife needs to hear. The topic? Why protein intake needs actually increase with age—especially during perimenopause and menopause—and how getting this right can be a game-changer for strength, metabolism, and overall vitality. Angelo breaks down the o
Ep. 232 - How To Ask your Doctor for HRT with Dr. Fiona Lovely
Navigating the conversation about hormone replacement therapy can feel overwhelming, especially when there is so much conflicting information circulating. In this listener favorite episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely cuts through the noise and provides listeners with the essential tools they need to advocate for themselves when speaking with their healthcare providers about HRT. She addresses the questions
Ep. 231: Powerful Peptides: Targeted Messenger Molecules for Gut Health & Menopause Vitality with Kyal Van Der Leest
Prepare to discover a revolutionary approach to health and longevity that is transforming how we think about healing! In this fan-favorite episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely sits down with Kyal Van Der Leest, an Australian Nutritionist and Naturopath who is at the forefront of bio-identical and peptide-based therapies. If you've heard the word "peptides" trending in wellness circles but aren't sure how th
EP. 230: From Stiff to Strong - the muscular effects of aging with Dr. Fiona Lovely
In this special re-airing, listeners are invited to revisit a highly requested interview from the Women Aging Powerfully 2025 Summit. The host Leah Vachani sits down with menopause medicine and functional neurology expert Dr. Fiona Lovely to pull back the curtain on Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause, or MSM. Drawing on two decades of clinical experience, Dr. Lovely expertly details this underd
Ep. 229 - Iron Deficiency Anemia: a women's health epidemic with Dr. Fiona Lovely
If you've been chalking up your exhaustion, brain fog, and irritability to "just another day in perimenopause," Dr. Fiona Lovely is here to challenge that assumption. In this loved solo episode, she shines a much-needed spotlight on iron deficiency anemia—a condition that affects billions worldwide and is disproportionately common in women, yet frequently overlooked by conventional medicine. Dr. L
Ep. 228 - The Upgrade: What Awaits You on the Other Side of Menopause with Dr. Louann Brizendine
In this episode of Not Your Mother's Menopause Podcast, Dr. Fiona Lovely sits down with Dr. Louann Brizendine, the renowned neuropsychiatrist and author of the groundbreaking book The Upgrade (released in 2022). Dr. Brizendine, who founded the first U.S. clinic focused on women's mood and hormone-related brain function, brings her decades of expertise to a conversation that reframes everything wom
Ep. 227 - Menopause Weight Loss with Sarah Kennedy
This episode is a re-airing of a listener-favorite (and for good reason), Dr. Fiona Lovely welcomes back Sarah Kennedy, founder and CEO of Calocurb, for a candid look at why weight management during perimenopause and menopause feels like an uphill battle. The truth is, the average woman gains around 22 pounds during the menopause transition—and being told to simply "eat less" completely ignores th
Ep. 226: Mental Health and Iron, what's the connection with Dr. Fiona Lovely
In this rerelease of a need-to-know solo episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely pulls back the curtain on one of the most overlooked yet critical pieces of the women's health puzzle: the connection between low iron and mental health. Many women navigating perimenopause and menopause are walking around with iron deficiency or other forms of anemia, completely unaware that their fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, and
Ep. 225 - Menopausal Medicine Update with NP Shelby Sheppard
In this empowering episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely welcomes nurse practitioner Shelby Sheppard, a trusted hormone and sexual health expert who has been caring for Dr. Lovely's own patients for years. Shelby's journey from labor and delivery RN to founding Pause Health reflects her deep commitment to offering women the time, space, and personalized care they deserve—something that simply cannot happen in
Ep. 224 -Patriarchy Stress Disorder and Menopause with Jeffrey Tambor
In this deeply transformative episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely welcomes Jeffrey Tambor, a seasoned healer and co-founder of The Thriving Institute™, who has dedicated over two decades to understanding and resolving trauma at its deepest roots. Alongside his partner, Dr. Valerie Rein—who pioneered the concept of Patriarchy Stress Disorder (PSD)—Jeffrey brings a unique perspective on how inherited stress a
Ep. 223 - Nervous System Regulation for Menopausal Health with Dr Navaz Habib
What if the key to reducing stress, taming inflammation, and building true resilience was already wired inside you? In this illuminating episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely welcomes fellow chiropractor and functional medicine expert Dr. Navaz Habib, bestselling author of Activate Your Vagus Nerve and Upgrade Your Vagus Nerve, to explore the body's most underappreciated healing pathway. Dr. Habib shares his
Ep. 222 - Protein, Aminos, and Creatine for Midlife with Liz Baker Plosser
If you have ever stood in front of your refrigerator wondering how on earth you are supposed to eat 100 grams of protein a day without turning mealtime into a second job, this episode is for you. In this conversation, Dr. Fiona Lovely welcomes Liz Baker Plosser, former Editor-in-Chief of Women's Health magazine and author of Own Your Morning. Liz has spent more than two decades translating health
Ep. 221 - The New Rules of Women's Health with Meghan Rabbitt
In this episode of Not Your Mother's Menopause, Dr. Fiona Lovely welcomes award-winning journalist Meghan Rabbitt, author of The New Rules of Women's Health. Meghan shares how her own health journey—from dismissing severe symptoms to discovering a uterus full of fibroids—led her to write a comprehensive guide for women. She explains why the old "bikini medicine" approach is insufficient and how co
Ep. 220 - Pelvic Pain, Interstitial Cystitis and Mapping Pleasure with Dr. Christine Vaccaro and Heather Florio
In this episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely welcomes two distinguished guests who are reshaping the conversation around women's pelvic health. Dr. Christine Vaccaro, a double board-certified urogynecologist and reconstructive pelvic surgeon, brings her expertise in clitoral anatomy, interstitial cystitis, and the critical role of both estrogen and testosterone in bladder function. She is joined by Heather F
Ep. 219 - Reclaiming Your Metabolism (and your waistline) in Midlife with Siobhan Mitchell
Dr. Fiona Lovely welcomes back Dr. Siobhan Mitchell, Chief Scientific Officer of MitoQ and an expert in nutritional neuroscience, for a conversation that digs deeper into the metabolic shifts women experience at midlife. Dr. Mitchell explains how declining estrogen directly impacts mitochondrial health, which in turn affects everything from energy levels and muscle strength to where the body store
Ep. 218 - The Thyroid Fix by Dr. Amie Hornaman
In this powerful episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely welcomes back her friend and colleague, Dr. Amie Hornaman—known globally as "The Thyroid Fixer." Dr. Amie is a functional medicine expert, host of the top-rated The Thyroid Fixer podcast, and author of the new book The Thyroid Fix: The No-Nonsense Guide to Reclaiming Your Health. Together, they pull back the curtain on why conventional medicine continues
Ep. 217 - Nourishing Menopause with Andrea Donsky
In this episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely welcomes back friend Andrea Donsky, the nutritionist, author, podcaster and seven-time published menopause researcher known to her 350,000 TikTok followers as the "Menopause Educator and Researcher." Did you know there are 103 documented menopause symptoms? Andrea shares groundbreaking updates to her peer-reviewed research published in the Journal of Menopause, i
Ep. 216 - Fatigue, Focus, Inflammation and Mineral Depletion with Caroline Alan
In this episode of Not Your Mother's Menopause, Dr. Fiona Lovely welcomes back Caroline Alan, co-founder of BEAM Minerals and author of the upcoming book "The Mineral Reset". Caroline, known affectionately as "The Mineral Geek," shares her personal healing journey from debilitating gut inflammation, adrenal fatigue, and chronic infections to vibrant health—all through the power of plant-based humi
Ep. 215 -The Truth About Midlife Weight Gain (Hint: It's Not Your Fault)
In this solo episode of the Not Your Mother's Menopause Podcast, Dr. Fiona Lovely tackles the question women ask her the most: why is weight gain happening at midlife when nothing else has changed? She explains that this experience is not just a failure of willpower. Instead, it is a sign of a profound biochemical shift. Dr. Lovely reframes perimenopause not just as a reproductive transition, but
EP. 214 - The Meno Besties Roundtable: when to test hormones, the nervous system, desire at midlife and more!
In this fun and rousing roundtable discussion, Dr. Fiona Lovely sits down with two of her favorite podcast hosts and Meno Besties: Zora Benhamou from Hack My Age and Karen Martel from The Hormone Solution. Together, they navigate a conversation on the nuances of hormone therapy, the hidden complexities of the thyroid, and the often-unspoken landscape of female desire in midlife. They even discuss
EP. 213 - The Gut-Brain Connection Nobody Told You About with Tina Anderson
If you have tried every diet, every supplement, and every stress management trick only to find yourself still battling bloating, brain fog, or unexplained anxiety, this conversation is for you. In this re-air of a listener-favorite episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely welcomes Tina Anderson, a former pharmaceutical insider who left the world of conventional medicine to build something different. After witnes
Ep. 212 - An Ovarian Cancer Journey of Self Advocacy with NP Tammy O'Rourke
In this profoundly moving and eye-opening episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely welcomes back Dr. Tammy O'Rourke, a Nurse Practitioner with a PhD and a leading voice in hormone health. While their last conversation focused on advocating for patients, this time, Dr. O'Rourke shares a harrowing personal health journey that began with symptoms easily dismissed as menopausal—bloating, fatigue, and reflux. What fo
EP. 211 - Menopausal Skin Concerns and Rescue with Debbi Barber
In this eagerly anticipated return to the podcast, Dr. Fiona Lovely welcomes back skincare innovator, Debbi Barber, to share her experience treating our menopausal skin and give us her best tips to looking great, no matter your age. Their last conversation became one of the top three most downloaded episodes of last year, and this follow-up promises to be just as transformative. Debbi, who recentl
Ep. 210 - Weight Loss Medications for Menopause and Supporting Practices
In this essential episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely tackles a massive "information vacuum" surrounding some of the most talked-about medications today. With women aged 50–64 now the primary users of GLP-1 and GIP medications, Dr. Lovely steps in to provide the critical nutritional and physiological guidance that is too often missing from the standard prescription process. She clarifies that for millions o
Ep. 209 - The Biology of Feeling Good: Cellular Health, Strength, and Longevity with Jennifer Scheinman
If you work with women in midlife, or are navigating it yourself, you have likely heard some version of this before: "I'm doing everything right, but I still feel tired." "My brain feels foggy." "My body doesn't respond the way it used to." In this re-air of a fan-favorite episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely sits down with integrative and functional medicine practitioner, Registered Dietician, and Nutrition
Ep. 208 - Breakouts, Wrinkles and the Barrier: Rewriting the Rules of Skincare with Dr. Mimi V
In this episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely sits down with Dr. Mireille Vega—the chemist and former biotech executive known to many as Dr. Mimi V—for a conversation that completely reframes how we think about our skin. Moving far beyond typical beauty chatter, Dr. Mimi shares her unique philosophy of Skin Science 3.0, a paradigm that treats the skin not as a simple surface to be treated, but as a dynamic, l
Ep. 207 - How a woman's brain ages at menopause (and what you can do about it now) with Dr. Fiona Lovely
In this solo episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely delivers an urgent and empowering message about brain health that every woman needs to hear. She breaks down a brand-new research review examining how menopause specifically impacts the female brain, revealing why postmenopausal women account for more than 60 percent of those living with Alzheimer's disease. Rather than leaving listeners with frightening stat
Ep. 206 - Perimenopause is So Annoying with Dr Carrie Jones
In this episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely sits down with the renowned "Queen of Hormones," Dr. Carrie Jones, for a candid and wide-ranging conversation that cuts through the noise surrounding women's health at midlife. As a Naturopathic Physician with advanced degrees in public health and endocrinology, Dr. Jones brings over two decades of clinical experience to the discussion, offering listeners a master
Ep. 205 - Menopause and Heart Health Supports with Cathy Eason
If you think of cardiovascular blood flow as just a background bodily process, this episode will completely change your perspective. Dr. Fiona Lovely welcomes back the brilliant Cathy Eason, MS, BCHN, for a masterclass on one of the body's most critical signaling molecules. With her deep expertise in human nutrition, physiology, and translating complex biology into clinical insights, Cathy reveals
Ep. 204 - The Inflammation Code with Dr. Shivani Gupta
In this week's conversation, Dr. Fiona Lovely welcomes Dr. Shivani Gupta. Dr. Gupta's journey is a compelling story of transformation, moving from a childhood marked by chronic illness and over-reliance on antibiotics to discovering profound healing through her heritage and Ayurvedic medicine. This personal quest led her to deep academic and practical exploration of Ayurveda, culminating in a Ph.D
Ep. 203 - Confessions from A Menopausal Femme Fatale with Satori Shakoor
In today's episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely welcomes the extraordinary Satori Shakoor—a master storyteller, former member of Parliament-Funkadelic (P-Funk), and social entrepreneur. Satori brings her unparalleled experience as a performer and community architect to a conversation that cuts straight to the heart of the unspoken chapters in women's lives. They delve into her powerful stand-up, storytelling
Ep. 202 - The Invisible Shield: Quantum Energy & Navigating Toxicity with Todd Shipman
In this fascinating conversation, Dr. Fiona Lovely is joined by wellness advocate Todd Shipman to demystify the complex world of quantum energy. This episode shifts the focus from the typical perimenopause symptom checklist to explore a pervasive but often overlooked source of modern stress: electromagnetic frequencies (EMFs). Todd breaks down this intricate subject in an accessible way, explainin
Ep. 201 - Divine Wealth with Francesca Rea
In this episode of the Not Your Mother's Menopause Podcast, Dr. Fiona Lovely welcomes back for another groundbreaking chat, her gal pal and revolutionary wealth advisor, Francesca Rea CFP. For any woman who has ever felt overwhelmed, disconnected, or secretly intimidated by her finances, this conversation offers a powerful and compassionate new lens on building genuine wealth. Francesca unfolds h
Ep. 200 - What's Eating You? The Parasite Primer with Kim Rogers
In this eye-opening and often funny episode of the Not Your Mother's Menopause Podcast, Dr. Fiona Lovely sits down with Kim Rogers, famously known as the "Worm Queen", having gone viral on Tiktok. For anyone who has struggled with "mystery" symptoms, chronic pain, or felt abandoned by Western medicine, this conversation offers a startling and transformative perspective on what might really be goin
Ep. 199 - Fiona's Favourite Things 2025
Returning today with a yearly tradition of bringing you my favs from this year! In today's episode, I talk about all my favourite books, podcasts and products from 2025. I reflect on the craziness of 2025 and look forward to 2026. You can find the books and most of the products I mention here on my Amazon List . Other products I mention are linked below: Vitali 3% copper serum Beam Insta-lytes
Ep. 198 - Navigating ADHD and Menopause with Shanna Pearson
In this eye opening episode of Not Your Mother's Menopause Podcast, Dr. Fiona Lovely sits down with Shanna Pearson, a world-renowned expert on adult ADHD with over 26 years of experience. For the woman who feels like the wheels are suddenly coming off the bus in midlife, this conversation is the explanation you've been searching for. Shanna cuts through the noise with a compassionate yet honest pe
Ep. 197 - The Menobesties Roundtable: Navigating the Wilds of Perimenopause, HRT & Advocacy
In this lively and unfiltered gathering, Dr. Fiona Lovely is joined by her beloved "Meno Besties," hormone specialist Karen Martel and longevity expert Zora Benhamou. This is a candid conversation between three leading voices who've been in the menopause advocacy space long before it was trending. They tackle the frustrating realities women still face, from doctors dismissing requests for hormone
Ep. 196 - Naturopathic Medicine for Breast Cancer with Dr. Laura James
In this compelling conversation on this week's episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely welcomes naturopathic oncologist Dr. Laura James to pull back the curtain on the breast cancer journey. They dive deep into what it truly means to receive a breast cancer diagnosis and navigate what Dr. James candidly terms "the breast cancer industrial complex." This discussion moves far beyond simplistic narratives to explo
Ep. 195 Psychedelics Reimagined: A New Path for Midlife Transformation with Paul Austin
In this episode of the Not Your Mother's Menopause Podcast, Dr. Fiona Lovely engages in a fascinating conversation with Paul Austin, a leading voice in the responsible use of psychedelics for personal and professional growth. This discussion moves far beyond the stereotypes to explore how these powerful tools can serve as catalysts for profound change, especially for women navigating the complexi
Ep. 194 - Common Menopause Symptoms Relieved with Dr. Elizabeth Yurth
In an era where peptides are dominating wellness conversations, it can be challenging to separate groundbreaking information from mere buzz. In this educational episode of the Not Your Mother's Menopause Podcast, Dr. Fiona Lovely sits down with the esteemed Dr. Elizabeth Yurth, a specialist in regenerative and cellular medicine, to provide a masterclass on these powerful signaling molecules and h
Ep. 193 - The Way of the Menopause Doula: supporting women through the fire by Dr. Fiona Lovely
Today we hear from Dr. Fiona Lovely as she explains her journey to becoming a Menopause Doula and the start of the movement she is creating to help women support women. She discusses the Menopause Doula Matrix and the 8 pillars of health that are affected by the renovation our bodies undergo during this season of life we call menopause. The opportunity to join us has passed for the next cohort, b
Ep. 192 - Pelvic Pain: a woman's journey to innovative treatment for adenomyosis with Dr. Vanda Corbett
In this powerful and personal episode of the Not Your Mother's Menopause Podcast, Dr. Fiona Lovely is joined by her longtime friend, Dr. Vanda Corbett, to pull back the curtain on one of women's health's most devastating secrets: adenomyosis. Often called the "evil twin" of endometriosis, this condition affects a staggering 25-60% of women, yet remains shrouded in misinformation and diagnostic neg
Ep. 191 - The Peptide Protocol: Healing Your Gut & Brain from the Inside Out with Kyal Van Der Leest
Get ready to have your mind blown by one of the most exciting frontiers in health science. In this episode of the Not Your Mother's Menopause Podcast, I'm sitting down with the incredibly knowledgeable Kyal Van Der Leest, an Australian Nutritionist and Naturopath who is truly pioneering the future of wellness. If you've heard the term "peptides" buzzing around but aren't quite sure what they are
BONUS EPISODE: Guiding Women Through the Fire of Menopause with Dr. Fiona Lovely
✨In this special bonus episode of the Not Your Mother's Menopause podcast, I share my own story of becoming a menopause coach for women. For 20 years, I've walked beside women in midlife — through the confusion, the hot flashes, the anxiety, the sleepless nights, and the deep questioning of "what is happening to me?" I share the surprising (and unexpected) story of the very first patient I help
Ep. 190 - No Scary Menopause Skin Here with Debbi Barber
Forget everything you thought you knew about aging skin! In this spooky Halloween episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely is joined by Debbi Barber, the inspiring founder of Vitali Skincare, to banish the fear of "scary menopause skin" for good. Debbi shares her incredible personal journey from a 37-year marketing career to becoming a skincare innovator after a life-changing discovery. She opens up about her ow
Ep. 189 - Anti-Aging the Brain with Dr. Siobhan Mitchell
In this episode of Not Your Mother's Menopause, Dr. Fiona Lovely is joined by Dr. Siobhan Mitchell, a neuroscientist and Chief Scientific Officer at MitoQ, for a profound discussion on the pivotal role of mitochondria in brain health and aging. Dr. Mitchell, whose career was inspired by her grandmother's experience with Alzheimer's, shares her extensive research journey on mitochondrial science,
Ep. 188 - Breast Health: what's necessary and what's not with Dr. Jenn Simmons
In this powerful and thought-provoking episode of "Not Your Mother's Menopause," host Dr. Fiona Lovely welcomes back integrative oncologist and breast surgeon Dr. Jenn Simmons for their annual conversation. As we enter Breast Health Awareness Month, Dr. Simmons presents a compelling critique of the current screening paradigm, challenging long-held beliefs about mammograms. She delves into the conc
Ep. 187 - Recovery From Surgery at 54 with Biohacker Zora Benhamou
In this episode of Not Your Mother's Menopause, Dr. Fiona Lovely welcomes back gerontologist and podcaster Zora Benhamou for a deeply personal discussion on her recent bilateral hip replacement surgery at just 54 years old. What begins as a conversation about lifestyle and health choices unfolds into an honest exploration of living with chronic pain, the challenges of delaying surgery, and the emo
Ep. 186 - Rucking Through Menopause with Colleen Flaherty
In this episode of Not Your Mother's Menopause Podcast, Dr. Fiona Lovely is joined by Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Founder of Rucking Women, Colleen Flaherty. For years, Colleen has been a guiding force in women's health, teaching how to cultivate stronger, more mobile bodies for healthier pregnancies, positive body relationships, and optimal recoveries. Now, she brings her
EP 185 - Understanding Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause with Dr. Fiona Lovely
In this solo episode of the Not Your Mother's Menopause Podcast, Dr. Fiona Lovely provides a vital and compassionate guide to the Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM). She begins by explaining that the GSM is a spectrum of symptoms affecting the genitourinary tract due to declining estrogen and androgenic hormones (like testosterone and DHEA) during the menopause transition. Dr. Lovely detail
Ep. 184 - Menopause Hair Loss Explained with Dr. Alan Bauman
In this enlightening episode of Not Your Mother's Menopause, host Dr. Fiona Lovely welcomes Dr. Alan Bauman, a board-certified hair restoration physician with over 28 years of experience. Dr. Bauman, founder and CEO of Bauman Medical, shares his extensive expertise on hair loss, particularly as it relates to hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause. The conversation delves into the scie
Ep. 183 - How the Sun Affects your Metabolism with Dani Hamilton
In this week's episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely is joined by the brilliant Dani Hamilton, a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and blood sugar expert who is shattering everything we thought we knew about metabolic health. Forget restrictive diets and brutal biohacks. Dani guides us back to the most powerful, overlooked healing source we have: nature itself. After reversing her own PCOS and healt
Ep. 182 - Reigniting Desire in Menopause with Susan Bratton
Today's episode of Not Your Mother's Menopause, Dr. Fiona Lovely is joined by the legendary Susan Bratton, "Intimacy Expert to Millions." We dive deep into the heart of female pleasure, shattering the patriarchal myths that have left so many women feeling broken or bored in the bedroom. Susan brings her signature blend of science, savvy, and straight talk to the conversation, offering a masterclas
Ep. 181 - Unbreakable - the Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause Explained with Dr. Vonda Wright
In this week's essential episode, Dr. Lovely is joined by Dr. Vonda Wright, an acclaimed orthopedic surgeon and longevity specialist, to decode a hidden crisis for women in midlife: the mysterious aches and pains that often get dismissed. Dr. Wright introduces her groundbreaking research on the Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause (MSM), putting a name to the frozen shoulders, unexplained tendon
Ep. 180 - From Stiff to Strong, the interview with Leah Vachani and Dr. Fiona Lovely
In this special episode, we're sharing Dr. Lovely's interview from the Women Aging Powerfully Summit with host Leah Vachani. With 20 years of clinical experience in women's physical and mental health, Dr. Lovely pulled back the curtain on Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause (MSM)—a debilitating but rarely discussed condition tied to estrogen loss. Here are the key insights from their conversatio
Ep. 179 - Beauty at Menopause: how our skin changes with Amitay Eshel
Today, Dr. Lovely welcomes a conversation with Amitay Eshel, co-founder and CEO of Young Goose and host of the Biohacking Beauty podcast. Amitay, an entrepreneur in the biohacking and beauty industries, explains the science behind accelerated skin aging during perimenopause and menopause, focusing on how declining estrogen impacts essential skin components like collagen, elasticity, hyaluronic aci
Ep. 178 - Chef Mareya shares her Recipe for Midlife Wellness and Strength
Chef Mareya Ibrahim (also known as Chef Mareya, 'The Fit Foodie') is a chef, holistic nutritionist, brain health coach, author, and inventor. She hosts The Real Dish podcast and wrote Eat Like You Give a Fork. She also created Fit and Fab Over 40, Meal Prep Club, and Eat to Thrive programs, and was a signature chef for The Daniel Plan. In this conversation, you will hear: Chef Mareya sh
Ep. 177 - Sunlight's Healing Power: finding health in your own backyard
In this week's episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely speaks with Gerardo Gutierrez - "Guti", founder of Mitolux, about one of the most overlooked pillars of wellness: sunlight. After facing pre-diabetes, low testosterone, and depression, Gerardo turned away from lifelong medications and toward natural healing. His recovery began with daily sun exposure—a simple shift that dramatically improved his hormone lev
Ep 176 -Restoring Blood Flow for Brain, Heart and Hormonal Health with Cathy Eason
In this week's episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely speaks with Cathy Eason, a certified holistic nutritionist and clinical educator, about nitric oxide (NO), often called the "miracle molecule" for its vital role in blood flow and thus, overall health. We talk about the groundbreaking findings from a pilot study on nitric oxide's impact on women's sexual health, revealing significant improvements in desir
Ep. 175 - Stem Cell Therapy for Menopause? Let's talk about it with Dr Joy Kong
In this week's episode, Dr. Joy Kong shares her pioneering work in stem cell therapy and regenerative medicine. From reversing signs of aging to offering hope for chronic conditions, Dr. Kong explains how ethically sourced umbilical cord-derived stem cells act as the body's ultimate repair crew. She shares a moving case study of a child with autism who experienced life-changing improvements after
Ep. 174 - Seeking Your Own Gaze: Reclaiming Confidence and Health in Menopause with Kim Casaburi
In this week's episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely sits down with Kim Casaburi, co-founder of Serotonin Centers, esthetician, and passionate menopause wellness advocate, for a powerful and empowering conversation about reclaiming midlife health through hormone optimization and functional medicine. After facing years of unexplained weight gain, fatigue, and emotional struggles, Kim shares how her search for
Ep. 173 - Cravings, Hunger, H-angry and Our Changing Food Needs at Menopause with Lisa Kilgour
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. In this week's episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely is joined by Lisa Kilgour—Registered Holistic Nutritionist, TEDx speaker, and author of Undieting: Freedom from the Bewildering
Ep. 172 - Confused About Protein? Clearing Up Protein Optimization with Angelo Keely
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. In this week's episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely sits down with Angelo Keely, nutrition and protein optimization enthusiast. Together, they dive into the powerful, science-back
Ep. 171 - The Vagina Coach, Kim Vopni talks Pelvic Floor and Menopause
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. In this week's episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely sits down with Kim Vopni, certified fitness professional, menopause support practitioner, and founder of The Buff Muff Method, f
Ep. 170 - What A Medical Intuitive says about Menopause with Katie Beecher
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. In this week's episode, Dr. Lovely sits down with Katie Beecher—medical and emotional intuitive, licensed professional counselor, and author of Heal from Within—for a dee
Ep. 169 - Empowering Menopause Care Options with Dr. Shelly Latte-Naor
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. In this week's episode, Dr. Lovely sits down with Dr. Shelly Latte-Naor — board-certified internist, integrative medicine physician, and menopause care specialist — for
Ep. 168 - One Woman's Breast Cancer Journey with Belinda Pyle
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. In this week's episode, Dr. Lovely sits down with Belinda Pyle—craniosacral therapist, registered massage therapist and a woman with a recent breast cancer experience.
Ep. 167 - Weight Management Tools for Menopause with Sarah Kennedy
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. Today I welcome Sarah Kennedy, founder and CEO of Calocurb, for an insightful conversation demystifying weight management and appetite modulation, particularly in the c
Ep. 166 - Sore Muscles and Joints? Explaining the Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause
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. Why is it that we so often find ourselves achey, sore, stiff all of the sudden in our forties? This seems to get worse as we move through menopause - we lose muscle, b
Ep. 165 - How Not To Die in The Hospital with Dr Julie Siemers
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 episode features Dr. Lovely interviewing Dr. Julie Siemers, a patient safety consultant, educator and nurse. In this discussion, we talk about how individuals can
Ep. 164 - The Menopause Besties Chat: a roundtable with me, Karen Martel and Zora Benhamou
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 podcaste
Ep. 163 - Tamsen Fadal: How To Menopause
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 week we had a fantastic chat with Tamsen Fadal, the award-winning journalist behind The M Factor documentary. Tamsen is an Author, Advocate and Co-Producer of T
Ep. 162 - Personalized Medicine with Andrea Nakayama
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. Today I welcome functional nutritionist and educator Andrea Nakayama to the show. It was delightful to meet her face to face as she was one of my fav early podcaster
