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•48 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 ...
May 07, 2025•1 hr 5 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 mistak...
Apr 30, 2025•55 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•41 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 1 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•51 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•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 su...
Mar 26, 2025•49 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 11 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 wel...
Mar 12, 2025•49 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