Today, I'm talking about the 3 main categories of ricks and complications of hormone pellets, especially if they are not managed properly. I'll discuss what to look out for and what to ask about when you visit a hormone pellet provider to maximize the chance of having a great experience!
This week I'm acknowledging that sometimes empty nesters (like me) are not always celebrating the joys of the freedom of midlife, and that the holidays can be really hard with loved ones not being with us. It's okay to sit in the grief, and then create an intention to move forward into your new phase of life.
Today I'm speaking again with weight loss expert, Dr. Rapul Mathur, about the reasons why the old fashion "calories in/calories out" equation just doesn't work anymore, and we have to consider other things! She shares with us the secrets of why we struggle with weight even in times of calorie deprivation, and discusses new medications that can help us to turn the corner with weight loss. To connect with Dr. Rupal Mathur you can go to https://www.lifelongweightloss.com or head on over to her Inst...
On today's episode, I’m sharing the audio portion of my YouTube talk show, “Ask Dr. Susan LIVE”, where you can ask your own question about anything to do with midlife, hormones or sexual wellness! This week listeners are asking questions ranging from hormone therapy and weight gain to the safety of testosterone for breast cancer patients and more. To submit your own questions, go to drsusan.com/ask. To watch the show go to my YouTube channel at https://bit.ly/3G1gb9z
It's Thanksgiving! This week I'm being inspired again by the women interviewed for my book "Sexually Woke." One of the things these women shared was a deep understanding of how to treat their relationships with intention and attention, and how to bring generosity and gratitude into the relationship every day.
Today I'm talking about four different approaches to vaginal rejuvenation including surgical and nonsurgical approaches. These procedures can enhance your sexual sensation, as well as eliminate symptoms such a stress urinary incontinence caused by muscle damage from childbirth.
In this episode, I am chatting with Dr. Nashat Latib, a Functional Medicine physician. We discuss the difference between traditional and functional medicine, and getting to the root cause of what's causing so many of us to be sick and tired. We talk about the importance of customized nutrition, detox programs, sleep and weight management, what supplements to take, and much more. Dr. Latib sees patients here in Houston at the Sydenham Clinic and if you are interested in working with her 1:1: go t...
On today's episode, I’m sharing the audio portion of my new “Ask Dr. Susan LIVE” talk show, where you can ask your own question about anything to do with midlife, hormones or sexual wellness! This week listeners are asking questions ranging from platelet-rich plasma (PRP) hair restoration to what the best delivery methods for bioidentical hormones are. To submit your own questions, go to drsusan.com/ask. To watch the show go to my YouTube channel at https://bit.ly/3G1gb9z
In this episode, I'm speaking again with my friend and fellow life coach Meg Ellis about how to manifest (or create) what you want in life, simply by changing your mindset. We discuss how training your mind to pay attention to what you DO want, rather than what you don't want, and believing that it exists, can transform every outcome in your life. Just like the time and repetition that it takes to build physical muscles, repeatedly practicing these techniques can literally rewire your brain to c...
On today's episode, I’m sharing the audio portion of my new “Ask Dr. Susan LIVE” talk show, where you can ask your own question about anything to do with midlife, hormones or sexual wellness! This week listeners are asking questions ranging from how to tell if you are in perimenopause to curing vaginal dryness when you cannot safely take HRT. To submit your own questions, go to drsusan.com/ask. To watch the show go to my YouTube channel at https://bit.ly/3G1gb9z
This week I am delighted to be talking with Dr. Barbara Taylor, also known as “Menopause Taylor” and author of “Menopause: Your Management Your Way.” Barbie is a retired gynecologist who now focuses solely on educating women about menopause, though her book, her popular YouTube channel, webinars and private consultations. We talk about her personal journey to becoming a menopause educator, and our combined passion about the importance of educating women about menopause. Starting from the basics ...
On today's episode, I’m sharing the audio portion of my new “Ask Dr. Susan LIVE” talk show, where you can ask your own question about anything to do with midlife, hormones or sexual wellness! This week listeners are asking questions ranging from if hormone replacement therapy causes cancer to what specific tests or treatments there are for postpartum depression. To submit your own questions, go to drsusan.com/ask. To watch the show go to my YouTube channel at https://bit.ly/2Ykgwmv
Today I'm talking about how to deepen your intimate relationships by making the brave choice to tell the truth. Of course we don't lie, but I will talk about all the ways that we withhold, bend, manipulate and stretch the truth to get what we want and hide who we really are. Telling the truth doesn't mean blurting out what you feel, but rather finding the appropriate time to kindly and carefully let your partner know what you truly feel. In this way, we can break down the walls of our stories of...
On today's episode, I’m sharing the audio portion of my new “Ask Dr. Susan LIVE” talk show, where you can ask your own question about anything to do with midlife, hormones or sexual wellness! This week listeners are asking questions ranging from how old you can be to take a hormone replacement to getting pregnant in our 40s. To submit your own questions, go to drsusan.com/ask. To watch the show go to my YouTube channel at https://bit.ly/3yVrziD.
Today I'm talking about the often embarrassing, scary and "unsexy" problem of hair loss, which often accelerates around menopause. I'll be talking about my multiple step approach to help with hair loss, investigating everything from hormones, to stress, diet, and innovations such as Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), stem cell therapy, medications including Propecia, Minoxidil, Spironolactone, Nutrafol...and the nitty gritty of what really works.
On today's "encore episode," I will revisit a subject I get asked about all of the time: the secrets of the sexually woke. During my research study on a group of over 1,000 women in midlife, I discovered a group of women who are enjoying the most vibrant sex of their lives at 40, 50, and beyond. In today's episode, I will share the three secrets to sexual reawakening that I write about in my book, Sexually Woke and how you too can become sexually woke.
Today I am discussing how for many or most of us, sex was fun when we were young, and at some point turned into work, or one more thing on the "to-do" list that we would just as soon avoid. How can we turn sex from work back into fun? I'll share some secrets from my own experience and from the research that led to my book "Sexually Woke."
On today's episode, I am chatting with style icon Stacy London, who we all know and love from TLC's "What not to Wear." Stacy is now the CEO of "State of Menopause" (www.stateofmenopause.com), a menopause-specific product line supporting midlife wellness and relief of common menopause related conditions. She shares her own inspiring journey with menopause starting at age 47, and how she learned to reframe midlife as a time of opportunity and rebirth. She describes her passion with State of Menop...
Today I'm talking to my good friend and colleague Dr. Rupal Mathur, Harvard trained internal medicine physician and weight loss specialist. Rupal is the owner of Lifelong Weight Loss in Houston and has dedicated her career to figuring out the science behind losing weight safely and keeping it off throughout your life. We are talking about the complex physiology of weight loss, including why we gain fat in perimenopause and menopause, as well as how much to exercise, how to balance protein and ca...
On today's "encore episode," I will revisit some of the latest procedures and solutions we can do for one of the most common symptoms that I hear from women in menopause - and before menopause - which is vaginal dryness and pain during intercourse. This, along with other issues that arise during midlife, can lead to an unfulfilling sex life for ourselves and our partners. The good news is that we can optimize these parts of our body that change as we age so that we can continue having a vibrant,...
On today's episode I am sharing some really important information about how to interpret your lab results, and how commonly healthcare providers will overlook results that are not optimal simply because they still fall within the "normal range." I'll be teaching you what the "normal range" really means and why that may have nothing to do with what is optimal for you. This episode will give you the information that you need to be your own advocate when you know your hormones are sub-optimal but y...
Today, I’m discussing the touchy topic of whether or not women should elect to have gynecologic cosmetic surgery and how this affects our sense of freedom. Some may argue that the pressure to change ourselves when our culture tells us we aren’t good enough seems like a lack of freedom. While I understand this viewpoint, I would also argue that when constant discomfort restricts us from doing things we enjoy, gynecologic cosmetic surgery can open up so many opportunities and can free us to live o...
Today on Sexually Woke, we are discussing a topic that is not very sexy: urine leakage. Unfortunately, so many women continue to suffer from urine leakage because we’ve learned to accept it as part of life at this age. Sometimes, we are able to laugh it off, but when it starts to impact the way we live our lives, whether that’s withdrawing from social activities, wearing specific clothing colors or changing our vacations, it can be quite devastating. On today’s episode, I hope to educate you on ...
Today’s episode is with a dear friend of mine who has been on the show before, Rachel Gower. She is the CEO of award-winning salon network, The Upper Hand, and mother of twin girls. We are talking about how to feel fabulous after 50 and will be opening up about our own personal experiences in this unique phase of life. We will discuss the various changes women experience as they age and the amazing impact of hormonal optimization. Hormone replacement therapy has allowed us both to improve our qu...
Today, I am joined by a friend and regular guest on the podcast, Meg Ellis. Meg is an incredible life coach with Phoenix 8 Consulting and a fitness professional. In this episode, we challenge the pursuit of happiness, a founding aspect of our culture today, and talk instead about a different concept, which is the pursuit of wholeness and being fulfilled long-term. We find that the frantic pursuit of happiness, or instant gratification, ultimately does not lead us to a fully alive life. We will f...
On today's "encore episode," I will revisit an important topic from March 2020: codependence. Codependence can often go unrecognized, so this episode is incredibly important for everyone to hear. It is all about understanding codependence in primary romantic relationships – when we place the responsibility of our happiness on someone else, we are putting ourselves in a precarious situation. A key part of recognizing the issue is understanding the drama triangle and the roles within it. Once we r...
Today, I’m answering one of the most common questions asked in my office: why do we get fat around the middle during perimenopause and menopause? If you are experiencing this, you are not alone. I experienced this myself when I entered perimenopause and felt like it was something so far out of my control. In this episode, I will explain exactly why women experience weight gain during midlife and why that extra weight tends to be stored around the middle section of our bodies. There are various s...
Today’s episode is with a special friend of mine, Christella McCall, who is one of the “original gangsters” interviewed for my book, “Sexually Woke.” We discuss the importance of not living in a place of blame and knowing your own self-worth as well as the power of positive thinking. We also talk about the importance of having and enforcing high standards in your relationships and refusing to allow men or culture dictate how you view yourself. Christella addresses the challenges of being a woman...
Today’s episode is part two of my conversation last week with Mary Jo Rapini, psychotherapist and relationship and intimacy expert. We are excited to continue our discussion about how to have intimate conversations with your partner, and this week, we focus on how to heal the hurt in relationships. We will discuss what happens when hurt isn’t healed and the effect it can have on your relationship as a whole if left unresolved as well as what it takes to forgive others. Often times, women may str...
Today, I am joined by my friend and colleague, Mary Jo Rapini, psychotherapist and sex and intimacy expert based in Houston. This podcast is part 1 of a 2-part series about how honest communication and vulnerability can deepen your relationships, particularly when it comes to how our bodies change during menopause. During this conversation, we discuss how your inner critic can impact your relationships as well as the risk and reward that comes with letting your guard down. Join us as we discover...
