It's HOT! We are working and sweating and looking forward to a few weeks off to celebrate all the things we don't love about winter in Canada! There's also a BIG change coming for She2.0. We hope you'll stay tuned in to find out. We are so fortunate to have built this business together but sometimes things have to change. We often talk about the need to look after ourselves first. And Ramona is walking the walk on this. She has been so instrumental in the creation of this platform and community ...
Jul 21, 2022•12 min•Season 4Ep. 8
In this episode, we’re talking about another ‘taboo’ symptom of menopause. Our mental health. Many of us feel alone and somewhat ‘crazy’ as we navigate peri/menopause. The good news is, we’re not alone. Dr. Ariel Dalfen is a psychiatrist who has specialized in treating women struggling with mental health issues across the life spectrum for 20 years. Together with 2 fabulous partners, she created started BRIA–a virtual care clinic that offers comprehensive and integrated mental health care for wo...
Jul 07, 2022•54 min•Season 4Ep. 7
The one common thing we hear from our amazing audience is that they don't know where to turn for information on menopause. There are so many gaps in our healthcare that we feel overlooked and dismissed. Well times are changing thanks to the newly launched Menopause Foundation of Canada! Trish Barbato and Janet Ko, co-founders of the non-profit advocacy organization have had their own struggles with menopause and have decided to make menopause their cause in order to help women everywhere. Tune i...
Jun 23, 2022•56 min•Season 4Ep. 7
With menopause estimated to be a multi-billion dollar industry, you can be sure that brands are going to come knocking. They want into our pockets and our pants with devices and products to cure every hotflash and night sweat. On the one hand, we're really happy to see so many more options finally emerging to help us through menopause, but on the other hand, can we really trust what we're being sold? Dr. Nathan Guerette, CEO of the Intimate Wellness Institute of Virginia and CMO of the Intimate ...
Jun 09, 2022•53 min•Season 4Ep. 6
With the stress of COVID, virtual schooling, WFH and everything else the past two years has thrown at us, it’s easy to mistake pandemic related symptoms with a much more serious threat – cardiovascular disease. Once we hit our 40’s, our bodies produce less estrogen which means less protection for our hearts. It’s a silent disease because high cholesterol doesn’t give any symptoms. We know this because Jacquie found out the hard way by getting bloodwork for an HRT assessment. That’s when we learn...
May 26, 2022•51 min•Season 4Ep. 5
We're telling our truth in this episode and it wasn't easy! We're joined by Jowita Bydlawska, author of "Drunk Mom" to talk about women and alcohol. How do current 'mom memes' encourage us to drink and do we realize the damage we're doing to our bodies and brains? The added downside of booze is that it adds nothing but grief to our menopause symptoms - Sleep, weight and health! So what's the answer? Maybe a healthier relationship with our wine? Talking openly? Tune in!
May 12, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 4
We didn't use to think so but after speaking with Kim Vopni - the Vagina Coach, we've learned so much about how things work 'down there' and why it might be 'common' but it is FAR from normal to pee your pants. Kim shares some really helpful information that will inspire you to take a hand mirror for a little tour. How are things functioning? How are they looking? What's healthy and what's not when it comes to symptoms around our pelvic floor? Tune in!
Apr 28, 2022•50 min•Season 4Ep. 3
When you’re having a hot flash, memory loss or sleepless nights does it ever feel like no one is listening? You’re not alone. And partly because in the past, no one WAS listening. That might be because treating hormones can feel dangerous to doctors. Many don't have a lot of training in this area. Lack of menopausal care is a huge disservice to women but let’s shed a little light as to why that might be. We’re talking to Dr. Susan Goldstein, MD CCFP FCFP NCMP is a Toronto based family physician ...
Apr 14, 2022•52 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Season 4 of the She2.0 podcast has sprung! In the past 3 seasons we were really focused on symptoms, treatments, and options and while we’ll continue to stay on top of that, we are also going to start talking more about critical issues such as accessibility and lack of awareness and education have been huge issues for women going through this critical stage. In our upcoming season, we’re starting to work towards helping women understand that how to ‘buyer beware’ because we are a highly targeted...
Mar 31, 2022•7 min•Season 4Ep. 1
It’s hard to believe we’re going into another year. We just hope the holidays are full of family time – IRL! No more Zoom! As we recorded our final episode, we had a chance to reminisce about some of our favourite episodes from the past year. What were yours? We’d love to hear from you! The holidays can be super stressful. Especially when your hormones are all over the place and making your mind feel like someone emptied the kitchen junk drawer on to a trampoline (we stole this from @moodswings_...
Nov 25, 2021•10 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Menopause can be a challenging time for most women but we’re happy to see more and more options than ever when it comes to managing our health and symptoms. From hormones to herbs, vitamins, and other holistic options, we are finally being given solutions. Prior to a few years ago, the treatment of menopause was very medical based. Our doctors were happy to write us a script for hormones, antidepressants, and sedatives. Only in the past 10 years or so have lifestyle measures and natural therapie...
Nov 18, 2021•40 min•Season 3Ep. 8
How many times have we walked into our doctor’s appointment only to forget what we wanted to ask? Heck, if you’re in menopause, how many times have you walked into your own damn kitchen and forgotten what you were there for? Memory aside, women must take their health into their own hands when it comes to coping and dealing with peri/menopause. Why? Because we know first-hand that what you don’t know can have a very negative impact on your health. We’re talking to Sandra Love who has first-hand e...
Nov 04, 2021•48 min•Season 3Ep. 6
As we hit the big 4-0, we start to notice subtle changes to our bodies, our skin, and our faces. Our lines and skin tone don’t lie – even if we do! Whether we’re raging against aging or choosing to ‘age gracefully’ we must admit, age is more than just a number to us. We’ve tried treatments, facials and lotions & potions but it really comes down to facial structure to really support our aging skin. Andrea Fairborn – R.H.N, has been in the wellness industry for over 20 years. She is a Register...
Oct 28, 2021•49 min•Season 3Ep. 5
When we talk about menopause, we tend to focus on the symptoms. The things that physically impact us and can alter our day-to-day experience. However, what we don’t tend to discuss is one of the less acknowledged ‘side effect’ of menopause – grief. Like any other loss, we experience grief over the loss of our past selves, our ability to produce both children and collagen! We often give a nod to depression and anxiety that can come with this change in life, but we turn a blind eye to how this all...
Oct 26, 2021•52 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Is Hormone Replacement Treatment HRT safe? Safe for everyone? Safe for you? It’s a question many of us have asked ourselves and our doctors for years but have you ever felt confident with the answer? Back in 2002 the publication of a landmark study warned of the potential negative side-effects of hormone replacement therapy (HRT). The report scared the hell out of women everywhere with the promise of serious health risks. And 19 years later, we're still on the fence about it. As we always say, k...
Oct 14, 2021•45 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Some topics that are really close to our heart and Traditional Chinese Medicine is one of them. Not just because of the relief it can offer women going through peri/menopause but because of its approach to women and the change in general. It is far more optimistic, embracing, and unapologetic than our North American perspective and we find that hopeful and reassuring. Angela Warburton R.TCMP, R.Ac is a Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner. Using holistic and natural medicine, she helps rest...
Oct 07, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Hey Samual Jackson! We have no problem going to sleep. It's staying asleep that we struggle with. In fact, sleep is one of the most common problems women experience with perimenopause. A lack of sleep triggers a series of other issues like stress, anxiety, fatigue amongst other things. How's a gal supposed to function? We figure helping you sleep is a great way to kick of Season 3 of the podcast. In this episode we’re talking to Kerry Roberts, RPh, BSc. (Hons) Pharm, NCMP (NAMS Certified Menopau...
Sep 30, 2021•56 min•Season 3Ep. 1
The sun is shining, the patios are open and we’re finally vaccinated! This calls for a celebration! So, we’re going to be wrapping up the podcast for the summer as we swap our sweats for swimsuits and try to disconnect and enjoy some down time. We have learned so much over the past year. Our experts have shared some invaluable information that has not only changed the way we view menopause, it’s helped us conquer a few of the symptoms as well. Our conversations have been a game-changer to our he...
Jun 17, 2021•4 min•Season 3Ep. 8
This is our second chat with Dr. Kristy Prouse, MD FRCSC (OB/Gyn); Chief Medical Officer of the Institute for Hormonal Health and we’re really excited about this one. Why? Because we know YOU’RE going to be excited about it too. We’re always talking about the effects of aging on our bits and parts but the one thing we can not talk enough about is… why we don’t have to suffer. For most women we talk to, urinal incontinence is a big one. Guess what? In France they don’t even have a word for ‘kegel...
Jun 10, 2021•57 min•Season 3Ep. 7
When we talk about menopause, estrogen always seems to steal the limelight. We know that our bodies aren't producing as much of it and we know the signs. But is estrogen taking all the credit? In this episode, Dr. Kristy Prouse, MD, OB/GYN and Chief Medical Officer of The Institute of Hormonal Health joins us to talk about what's really keeping us up at night!
Jun 03, 2021•47 min•Season 3Ep. 6
One of the most common symptoms of menopause is memory loss. We can't find our keys, remember what we were just going to say, forget the word to describe that thingamajiggy we need. It starts off slowly but as we start to lose our nouns, we start to really worry that we might be headed for disaster. Recently in the news we'd read that there has been talk about a connection between menopause and Alzheimer's Disease. Naturally we FREAKED OUT! We thought this was a phase, not a predictor for a pret...
May 27, 2021•49 min•Season 3Ep. 5
If you’ve ever wondered what Reiki is, you’re not alone. If you’ve ever wondered how Reiki can help with peri/menopause symptoms – you are DEFINITELY not alone! Sandra Zager is a Reiki Master & Instructor for both people and animals (admit it, doesn’t hormone rage make you feel just a little bit like a wild animal?). She is also certified in long distance healing which is ideal in this Covid climate. Reiki emerged from Japan in the late 1800’s and is a form of alternative therapy commonly re...
May 20, 2021•40 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Ladies, have we got a treat for you. We are going to introduce you to the ‘bravest man alive’! Our special guest on this week’s podcast is Rodger Donaldson who is going to give us a glimpse of what menopause looks like from the other side. Rodger met his wife, Mary Jo about 15 years ago. Today they own and operate Elk Lake Wilderness Resort which offers fishing and family vacations. They have their hands pretty full and to add to that, Mary Jo started to go through menopause and that was a whole...
May 13, 2021•43 min•Season 3Ep. 4
You may have heard that ‘shrooms’ (psilocybin) are making a comeback. The use of psychedelics is being touted as helpful for depression, anxiety, smoking cessation, PTSD and many other conditions. They’re also a great support for some of our menopause symptoms. We’ve tried a daily dose and can attest to its calming properties and its ability to help us focus! In this episode we talk to Irie Selkirk, Co-Founder of GoodCap Wellness and co-founder of the MAPS Canada Toronto Support Chapter who give...
May 10, 2021•53 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Monica Graves is a talented and wickedly creative jewelry designer. As owner and designer of glamjulz , Monica has to balance designing, purchasing, running a business and a marriage all at once. And she's doing it all while suffering through hot flashes! Tune in to hear how she is riding through the wave of menopause and the things she's tried to help alleviate the symptoms so she can continue to keep all the balls in the air!
Apr 29, 2021•48 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Navigating menopause is tough with no one at the helm. There are so many gaps in our healthcare and the information we need to really thrive during this time. It can be so frustrating and lonely made worse by not feeling like we have someone who has our back. When we found out that there was such a thing as a 'Menopause Practitioner' we almost fell over! What? Someone to finally help guide us through this challenging phase full of questions, symptoms and sleepless nights? Carolyn Whiskin, RPh, B...
Apr 22, 2021•46 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Some of us are embracing aging while some of us are raging against it. Is it a no-win battle? Maybe not. In this episode we’re talking to Melissa Fillion (M.Sc) - Personal Training Coach. Melissa knows better than most that we are getting the short end of the stick when it comes to aging. For example, did you know that muscle mass decreases later in life for men than women? She talks about how the decline in estrogen has a direct correlation to loss in muscle strength, function and mass. Is HRT ...
Mar 18, 2021•44 min•Season 2Ep. 7
When it comes to menopause, it is not a man’s world and Gerianne DiPiano, CEO and founder of FemmePharma is leading the charge when it comes to research and product development for women going through this critical time in their lives. Geri has some great stories to share about sitting around a boardroom table discussing menopause -with men. Don’t miss it! The one thing they don’t tell us about menopause is how important it is to understand and treat our bodies before we hit menopause. Especiall...
Mar 11, 2021•57 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Essential oils have been known to have many calming and healing properties but most of us picture using them with a hot bath or in a calm and restful environment. We don’t, however, consider hot flashes, hormone rage or night sweats those calm and restful situations! Today, Angela Everett is joining us to talk about the soothing, cooling and calming benefits of using essential oils to help treat some of the more common symptoms of peri/menopause. Angela is a doTERRA Wellness Advocate and passion...
Mar 05, 2021•48 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Whether we want children or not, could have them or not or weren’t even sure about the topic all together, going into menopause takes all the decision making away from us. It’s like Mother Nature pulls the rug out from under us and says ‘There. No more babies for you!” It’s a lot to process. Imagine if the ability to start a family was taken away from you all together while you were in your prime. Our guest in this episode of “Real Women. Real Stories’ is Mallory McGrath, Founder & CEO of Vi...
Feb 25, 2021•54 min•Season 2Ep. 4
