Sleep is one of the most common complaints in perimenopause and menopause. It’s also one of the most important. When you’re not sleeping, everything else suffers: your mood, your energy, your memory, your health. In this episode, Tamsen sits down with leading clinical psychologist and sleep expert Dr. Shelby Harris, author of ‘The Women’s Guide to Overcoming Insomnia: Get a Good Night’s Sleep Without Relying on Medication,’ to break down what’s really going on with women’s sleep in midlife and w...
Jul 02, 2025•56 min
You’re told it’s all in your head. That you’re too young. That it’s just stress. But what if the real reason you feel off is something no one’s talking about? This week, Tamsen sits down with Dr. Corinne Menn, a board-certified OB-GYN and breast cancer survivor, for a conversation about early menopause, hormone therapy, and why women who need answers the most are often dismissed the fastest. As someone who’s personally gone through menopause three times (medically, chemically, and surgically) Dr...
Jun 25, 2025•1 hr 9 min
Most women in menopause are never told the full story about testosterone. We’re told it’s a male hormone or that it’s just about sex, if it’s mentioned at all. But the truth is, testosterone plays a major role in women’s health during perimenopause and menopause. And for many women, it’s the missing piece of hormone therapy. In this episode, Tamsen sits down with Dr. Kelly Casperson, a leading urologist and one of the top experts prescribing testosterone to women every day, to cut through the co...
Jun 18, 2025•50 min•Ep. 16
Ever feel like you're the one holding it all together, while someone else creates the chaos? Tamsen sits down with Dr. Lindsay Gibson, clinical psychologist and author of the New York Times bestselling book Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents, to talk about the emotional patterns we carry from childhood into midlife, and what happens when they start to crack. They break down the four types of emotionally immature parents: the emotional, the driven, the passive, and the rejecting. And ...
Jun 11, 2025•54 min
Urinary leakage. Painful sex. That pressure you can’t explain. If you've been told these are just “normal” parts of getting older or having kids, this episode will open your eyes. Tamsen sits down with board-certified pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Sara Reardon (known online as The Vagina Whisperer) to get honest about the symptoms women are still suffering through in silence. From perimenopause to postpartum, Dr. Reardon shares how pelvic floor dysfunction shows up, why it's more common th...
Jun 04, 2025•43 min
You’ve heard the headlines. Ozempic, Wegovy, GLP-1s. But what is actually happening inside your body when you take them? In this episode, Tamsen sits back down with Triple Board-Certified Endocrinologist and Belly Fat Expert Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen to get real, science-backed answers. They break down how these medications work, why muscle loss is a real risk, and how hormone therapy plays a role in your overall metabolic health. This conversation goes beyond quick fixes and tackles what sustainab...
May 28, 2025•39 min•Season 1Ep. 13
You’re eating healthy. You’re working out. You’ve cut sugar, carbs, and wine. But the belly fat is still there and no one is giving you answers. This episode connects all the dots. Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen, a triple board-certified endocrinologist, joins Tamsen to explain exactly what’s happening inside your body during midlife and what you can finally do to feel better in it. Hormones. Insulin. Thyroid. Stress. Sleep. It’s all part of the story, and Dr. Rocio gives women the real talk they’re not...
May 21, 2025•44 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Are you the one who always says yes? Who fixes, accommodates, anticipates, and quietly resents it later? In this week’s episode, Tamsen sits down with psychotherapist and bestselling author Terri Cole to talk about the hidden habits of high -functioning codependents, especially in midlife, during perimenopause, or after a major life shift. In this episode, you'll learn: - What high-functioning codependency actually looks like and why most women don’t recognize it -How menopause can be a wake-up ...
May 14, 2025•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 11
If you’ve ever wondered why certain relationships feel so hard or why you’ve spent a lifetime craving a kind of love you can’t quite name, this special Mother’s Day edition will give you language for what you’ve lived. Tamsen sits down with licensed professional counselor and bestselling author Kelly McDaniel to talk about Mother Hunger, a term she coined to describe the deep, often hidden longing many women carry from not getting the love, protection, or guidance they needed as daughters. They ...
May 11, 2025•50 min•Season 1Ep. 10
If you've ever questioned your reality, blamed your hormones, or been told you’re “too sensitive,” this conversation will change how you see everything. Tamsen sits down with world-renowned psychologist and narcissism expert Dr. Ramani Durvasula, author of the New York Times bestseller It’s Not You: Identifying and Healing from Narcissistic People, to decode the emotional warfare so many women face in toxic relationships, especially in midlife. They talk about: How narcissists twist your words a...
May 07, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 9
If you think it’s too late for love, think again. In this powerful conversation, Tamsen sits down with leading Relationship Expert Jillian Turecki to find out what she’s learned after coaching thousands of couples, hosting over 150 episodes of her hit podcast Jillian on Love, and writing her game-changing New York Times bestselling book It Begins With You: The 9 Hard Truths About Love That Will Change Your Life. We get into: Why real love starts with you (not someone else) The #1 dating mistake ...
Apr 30, 2025•57 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Routine might feel safe, but for your brain, it can become a prison. This week, Dr. Yalda Safai joins Tamsen to talk about the science of novelty and why trying something new is the most powerful way to spark dopamine, reboot your mindset, and shift out of midlife stagnation. Tamsen and Dr Safai share dating experience and the benefits of meeting a partner later in life. Plus why women are staying single longer and why we should avoid subpar relationships at all costs! We dive deep into what hig...
Apr 23, 2025•43 min•Season 1Ep. 7
This is the episode to send to every woman you love. Tamsen sits down with Dr. Elizabeth Comen, a leading breast oncologist, Harvard Medical School graduate, and author of the bestseller ‘All in Her Head’, for a myth-busting conversation about breast cancer, early detection, and why advocating for yourself could save your life. Dr. Comen shares how far we've come in treatment and breast reconstruction, the emotional toll of diagnosis, and why a breast cancer diagnosis is not a death sentence tod...
Apr 16, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 6
This week, Tamsen is joined by Reshma Saujani, founder of Girls Who Code, CEO of Moms First, podcast host of My So-Called Midlife. This powerful conversation that flips the script on imposter syndrome, midlife reinvention, and the unrealistic pressures women face at every stage of life. Reshma shares her personal journey—from running for office and founding global movements to discovering her purpose in the midst of racism and rejection. She reminds us that midlife is a mindset, not a number, an...
Apr 09, 2025•53 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Why are women still expected to “stay in their lane”? Tamsen sits down with Stacy London, CEO, author, and former co-host of What Not to Wear. Now with her own QVC fashion line and decades of experience helping women feel seen, Stacy unpacks the emotional toll of high-functioning depression and why conversations about menopause are still considered risky in the professional world. Stacy gets vulnerable, sharing why community and friendship are more essential than having a partner, and how to let...
Apr 02, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Is Ozempic the answer to lasting weight loss, or is there more to the story? In this episode of The Tamsen Show, Tamsen speaks with Dr. Alexandra Sowa, a board-certified physician specializing in metabolic health, to unpack the truth about GLP-1 medications like Ozempic. We explore how these drugs work, the emotional realities of weight loss, and why most people who start Ozempic may stay on it for life. Dr. Sowa also addresses the risks of misuse, the rise of compounding pharmacies, and why sus...
Mar 26, 2025•51 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Menopause is inevitable, suffering through it is not. In this game-changing episode, world-renowned OB/GYN Dr. Sharon Malone breaks down the myths, fears, and facts surrounding hormone therapy (HRT) and how misinformation has left millions of women needlessly struggling with their health. From the studies that gave estrogen a bad name to the life-changing benefits of HRT for heart, brain, and bone health—Dr. Malone gives you the science-backed truth every woman needs to hear to take control of t...
Mar 19, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Hollywood said this would be a career ender. Doctors dismissed her. But Halle Berry refused to be silenced and made sure the world heard her voice on Capitol Hill. In the premiere episode of The Tamsen Show, Halle opens up like never before about the shocking way she learned she was in menopause, why women have been misled by the medical community, and how she’s fighting to change the narrative around aging and women’s health for good. Halle Berry is the founder of the women’s longevity and well...
Mar 12, 2025•51 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Life doesn’t follow a set timeline—so, what comes next? Emmy-winning journalist, filmmaker, and best-selling author Tamsen Fadal is here to help you navigate every stage of life with confidence. From career pivots to menopause, and from relationships to reinvention, Tamsen tackles the conversations that women actually need, featuring real talk from experts, science-backed wellness advice, and no filters. Follow along at @tamsenfadal Starting March 12th, with new episodes every Wednesday. KCaaYvj...
Mar 04, 2025•3 min
