‘ Demystifying Weight Gain in Perimenopause - Unravelling the WHY ’ is the focus of today's episode on the Perimenopause WTF! podcast. Listen in as Dr. Nisha Patel & Dr. Disha Narang unpack this contentious topic - weight gain. It’s a disease, and not a matter of willpower. Understanding weight and how it relates to genetics and hormones is key, but that is just the start! There are other factors as well, so tune in to this perry talk (part 1 of 2 ) to learn more about understanding how your...
Dec 30, 2023•53 min
‘Perimenopause and Heart Health’ is the focus of today's episode on the Perimenopause WTF! podcast. Listen to Dr. Jayne Morgan & Dr. Nicole Harkin talk about everything heart disease related, from increased blood pressure, to sleep disturbances, to hot flashes. They talk about the controversies and cutting edge research happening today, so tune in as these two powerhouse MD’s advocate for deeper cardiac evaluations for women, they underscore the need for a more nuanced approach in addressing...
Dec 14, 2023•57 min
‘The Menopause Diet Plan’ is the focus of today's episode on the Perimenopause WTF! podcast. Listen in as Rachel Hughes talks to dietitian Elizabeth Ward all about the best ways to eat during the menopause season. They answer questions like, How much protein do we need? What are all those fad diets about? How does estrogen correlate with diabetes… these questions barely scratch the surface, so listen up! We never hold back so neither should you! Send in a voice message question: https://podcaste...
Nov 30, 2023•1 hr 1 min
‘5 Ways to Overcome the Perimenopause Relationship Drought’ is the topic in today’s episode on the Perimenopause WTF! podcast. Listen in as Dr. Alexandra H. Solomon answers some of the perry communities’ most pressing questions; from having zero sex drive in a same sex marriage during perimenopause to how to rekindle that spark in your waning (perimenopausal filled) relationship. We never hold back so neither should you! Send in a voice question: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perryapp/...
Nov 16, 2023•32 min
‘Busting The Most Common Hormone Therapy Myths’ is the focus in today’s episode of Perimenopause WTF! Dr. Heidi Snyder Flagg & Dr. Robin Noble discuss’ the biggest misconceptions out there surrounding Hormone therapy. Myths such as, ‘Hormone therapy is only used for hot flashes’, or ‘natural products are safer than synthetic hormone therapy’. Stay tuned for a ton of myth-busting answers in today’s conversation! To replay the video webinar and read the key take outs download the perry app Per...
Nov 02, 2023•41 min
‘Grief & Loss in Midlife’ is the focus in today’s episode of Perimenopause WTF! Dominique Sachse shares her unique multi pronged approach to the perimenopause season, and moreover, she discusses this tricky phase in life all the while dealing with grief & loss. Dominique Sachse is truly inspiring, she believes in a holistic lifestyle change along with adopting journaling & faith. She talks about how the richness in life can be found in seeking help, leaning on friends, and being tran...
Oct 19, 2023•34 min
"5 Surprising Facts About Perimenopause and Anxiety" is today’s topic on the Perimenopause WTF! podcast. Today the perry community sits down with Jenny Tzu-Mei Wang, PhD to talk about anxiety. What triggers present during perimenopause and how can we best deal with our feelings? As always questions are taken from our community members, unpeeling the layers of this complex & important topic! Perimenopause WTF! brought to you by Hey Perry! Perry is a safe space for connections, support, new fr...
Oct 04, 2023•56 min
"5 Things the Men In Your Life Need To Know About Perimenopause" is the topic in today’s episode on the Perimenopause WTF! podcast hosted by Rachel Hughes. Today Rachel sits down with Lauren Streicher MD. She discusses everything from how to react to ‘jokes’ about your experiences, desire discrepancy, to lubricants, to vibrators, to mood swings & more!…so guys, to be in the know, you just have to tune-in! Perimenopause WTF! brought to you by Hey Perry! Perry is a safe space for connections, ...
Sep 20, 2023•57 min
"5 Things You Should Know About Vaginal Estrogen" is the topic in today’s episode of Perimenopause WTF! hosted by Rachel Hughes. Today Rachel speaks with Dr. Rachel Rubin to talk about a topic close to her heart, vaginal estrogen. Listen up as Dr. Rubin offers up a wealth of information, answering the most pressing questions from the perry commmunity, advocating passionately about the benefits of vaginal estrogen, sexual health and so much more! You will not want to miss this! Perimenopause WTF!...
Sep 07, 2023•49 min
‘The Truths & Myths About Testosterone’ is the topic in today’s episode of Perimenopause WTF! hosted by Rachel Hughes. Today Rachel sits down with Dr. Carolyn Moyers to talk about Testosterone. This hormone plays a role in our ability to experience desire, it is also often prescribed for brain fog, sleeplessness or fatigue in the menopause season. But what kind of testosterone is safe? How is it administered? Moreover, are there other non-hormonal options for that waning sexy-time feeling? T...
Aug 31, 2023•52 min
‘Your Vagina & Perimenopause’ is the focus in today’s episode of Perimenopause WTF! hosted by Rachel Hughes. Today Rachel sits down with Dr. Alyssa Dweck to talk about all things Vagina! Many women are not as familiar with this part of their bodies as they would like to think. Dr. Dweck does a great job of explaining the different parts of the vagina, she talks about some of the common issues, like dryness during perimenopause & menopause, and explains some of the conditions that some wo...
Aug 24, 2023•56 min
‘How To Have Better Sex After 40’ is the focus in today’s episode of Perimenopause WTF! hosted by Rachel Hughes. Today Rachel sits down with Dr. Susan Hardwick-Smith MD, and together they talk about sex! In the peri/menopause season of life all sorts of problems can occur, but are issues such as lack of desire because of physical changes or are there other reasons for this that are more psychological in nature? Listen in as Dr. Susan discusses sexual intimacy and freedom in this new phase of lif...
Aug 17, 2023•57 min
‘How Not To Hate Your Husband After Kids (Or Perimenopause)’ is the focus in today’s episode of Perimenopause WTF! hosted by Rachel Hughes. Today Rachel talks to Jancee Dunn all about weathering the challenges of motherhood and hitting perimenopause as a new mother. Her wit and talents come out when explaining some of the symptoms she noticed at this time and Jancee gives us some great advice on how to better manage your partner when handling certain perimenopausal situations! Perimenopause WTF!...
Aug 10, 2023•48 min
This time Rachel meets with the famous podcast co-hosts Colleen Rosenblum and Brigdett Garrat of the leading menopause podcast Hot Flashes & Cool Topics. The trio will debunk the 5 most persistent menopause myths the co-hosts have heard throughout their conversations. Hot Flashes & Cool Topics is hosting an event called 'Conversations with Prime Women' on October 8th 2023 - you can sign up for it here. Perimenopause WTF! brought to you by perry perry is a safe space for connections, supp...
Aug 07, 2023•58 min
‘Brain Health & Alzheimer's Prevention through Nutrition’ is the focus in today’s episode of Perimenopause WTF! hosted by Rachel Hughes. Today Rachel talks to Dr. Annie Fenn all about Alzheimer's and Dementia. What is it? How does food prevent cognitive decline? And of course, how should we be promoting brain health during perimenopause & menopause. Brain health is important in this season of life, so tune in to find out what you can do, what to eat and what foods to avoid! Perimenopause...
Aug 03, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Managing Mood Swings & Emotional Instability is the focus in today’s episode of Perimenopause WTF! hosted by Rachel Hughes. Rachel sits down with Chrissy Court, MSW, RSW. Chrissy Court focuses on areas like generalized and/or social anxiety, depression, historical trauma, grief/loss and chronic pain. In this podcast she unpacks emotional dysregulation and hormones during perimenopause and menopause. She also offers useful strategies to manage mood. Listen in as Chrissy Court breaks down the ...
Jul 20, 2023•45 min
Get ready to dive deep into the world of perimenopause and relationships in our upcoming perry Talk, featuring Pawel Biedrzycki, registered psychotherapist and co-founder of heydaytherapy.com - an online therapy platform! Rachel and Pawel will cover the age-old question: "Can love, friendships and family dynamics survive the hormonal hurricane?" 🌪️💕 Perimenopause WTF! brought to you by perry perry is a safe space for connections, support, new friendships and occasional laughs during the menopa...
Jul 17, 2023•1 hr 6 min
How Women of Color Experience Perimenopause is the focus in today’s episode of Perimenopause WTF! hosted by Rachel Hughes. Rachel sits down with Dr. Sameena Rahman, MD, OB-GYN. Dr. Rahman has made it her mission to fight the biases and cultural norms in healthcare practices that contribute to the underlying problems in women’s gynaecological health, focusing on BIPOC, LatinX, women of Middle Eastern descent, Asian and minority communities in general. In this conversation they break down the issu...
Jul 06, 2023•53 min
What is considered abnormal bleeding? We asked double Board Certified Gynaecologist, Integrative & Functional Medicine Dr. Suzanne Fenske, who really understands all things Perimenopause and beyond. Together Rachel and Dr. Fenske answer the Peri communities’ questions, from heavy bleeding to clotting, to fibroids, hormone treatments, dilation & curettage, endometrial ablation and more. Is HRT better than birth control after 50? They also go into the definition of what a period is and the...
Jun 22, 2023•41 min
As women approach midlife, they face many changes: an empty nest, shifting goals and purpose, career moves, unresolved trauma, the grief of losing a parent, or of losing their fertility, of time passing, spiritual awakenings, etc. The list can go on and on because women live wonderfully rich lives. Profound changes to the body at menopause can make this time of life feel overwhelming. Rachel and Nathalie Bonafé are going to address the importance of taking care of your emotional health and why p...
Jun 08, 2023•59 min
Brain Fog, memory loss, fear of early onset dementia. These are frequent conversations in the perry sisterhood . And we need to talk about it MORE. This time Rachel meets with Barbie Boules . Barbie Boules is a registered dietitian, certified health coach, and meditation teacher with over 22 years of experience. She’s had the privilege of counseling thousands of men and women around the country on their journey to better health. Barbie specializes in the unique needs of women over 40. She focuse...
May 16, 2023•1 hr
Painful Sex, vaginal and vulvar pain are common topics in our perry sisterhood. This time Rachel meets with Dr. Jill Krapf who is a board-certified OB-GYN and vulvar pain specialist. She is also co-author of the book 'When Sex Hurts' Dr. Kraft is also active in research and has published chapters and peer reviewed articles on vulvodinia, vulvar, dermatosis and hypoactive sexual desire disorder. She is associate editor for the Journal of Sexual Medicine online access as well as for the textbook f...
May 03, 2023•1 hr 9 min
This time Rachel talks with Paula Rastrick , psychotherapist - who established an integrated trauma informed approach to menopause & midlife mental health for “sensitive” women. The two are addressing if trauma and being a high sensitive person (HSP) can make the menopause transition more severely. And can this be the missing puzzle link for many? Join us for this mind blowing conversation and make sure to download our free perimenopause community app - 100% of the perry app members have sai...
Apr 19, 2023•1 hr 11 min
Rachel meets with Dana & Wendy, co-founders of Camp Reinvention . The heart and soul of Camp Reinvention is The Camp Reinvention Process™ — the only program of it’s kind for mid-lifers who want to create new possibilities and live the life they were meant for. Wendy Perrotti is a master-level Certified Professional Coach, speaker and leadership trainer with over 25 years of experience in helping individuals and groups nationwide to affect positive change in their lives. Dana Hilmer is a mast...
Apr 11, 2023•47 min
This time Rachel meets with Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz MD - OBGYN and author of 'Menopause Bootcamp' Dr. Gilberg-Lenz will talk us through solutions for menopause and provide us with the real talk we need and actionable strategies to take away. Download our free perry app to join the sisterhood and meet other perimenopause warriors, because perimenopause is so much easier when you are not alone. Do you have any questions for our next menopause expert guests? You can leave a voice message here and...
Mar 20, 2023•57 min
Download our free perry app to join the sisterhood and meet other perimenopause warriors, read more evidence-based resources, listen to our free meditations. This time Rachel talks with Dr. Shyama Mathews, board certified gynecologist and NAMS certified menopause specialist. Dr. Mathews sheds a light on the most common questions she hears from her patients about menopause. 1. When can I expect menopause? 2. Should I get my hormones checked? 3. How will I know I’m in menopause? 4. When will the h...
Mar 14, 2023•59 min
This time Rachel meets with Dr. Mary Jane Minkin, practicing gynecologist, with a special interest in menopause. Both will talk about cognition, mood and sleep during the menopause transition. All three topics are discussed and talk about a lot in our perry sisterhood . Dr. Minkin is a North American Menopause Society Certified Menopause Clinician. She is also the co director of the Sexuality, Intimacy and Menopause for cancer survivors program at the Smilow Cancer Center. Dr. Minkin has taught ...
Mar 02, 2023•1 hr 5 min
This time Rachel talks with Mimi Ison about midlife, changes and crushing stereotypes. Mimi is your new pro-aging friend! Originally a Northern Cali girl, she has been living in LA for over 2 decades. In her mid-50s she was trying to figure out how to do this getting older thing when your body gets as stiff as your fave hardcover book, parents get sick and die, and ageism magnifies all the so-called horrors of this natural part of life. She had let her health flounder, was feeling adrift about m...
Feb 21, 2023•1 hr
This time Rachel meets with Dr. Corinne Menn , board certified OB-GYN, NAMS menopause specialist, breast cancer survivor and medical advisor at Alloy. Rachel and Dr. Menn will debunk myths around pellets (there are so many questions!!!), menopausal hormone therapy and breast cancer. Download our free perry app to join the sisterhood and meet other perimenopause warriors, because perimenopause is so much easier when you are not alone. Do you have any questions for our next guests? You can leave a...
Feb 09, 2023•1 hr 10 min
This time Rachel meets Richa Mittal, MD. Dr. Richa Mittal founded her membership-based weight loss and metabolic health practice Radiant Health Weight Loss and Wellness to provide the Frisco and DFW community with a unique and comprehensive solution. By keeping her membership practice small, she is able to offer personalized and integrative care that is unique in today's healthcare environment. When was the last time you were able to text your physician? At Radiant Health, you will receive a per...
Dec 23, 2022•1 hr 3 min
