In this episode of "Menopause Reimagined," Andrea Donsky, nutritionist, menopause educator, and published researcher, interviews Carin Luna-Ostaseski, founder of "Hot or Just Me." Carin shares her journey through perimenopause and how it inspired her to create a supportive online resource and shop for women.

Topics:

• The importance of community support and shared experiences among women during menopause.
• The entrepreneurial journey of creating a business focused on menopause resources and products.
• The significance of female empowerment and supporting women-owned businesses in the menopause space.
• Discussion on the stigma and lack of medical training regarding menopause-related issues, such as vaginal dryness.
• Advocacy for better menopause education and healthcare support at both the state and federal levels.
• The impact of societal double standards in advertising menopause-related issues compared to male health issues.
• Encouraging women to take an active role in learning about menopause and communicating effectively with healthcare providers.

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In this episode, Andrea Donsky, a nutritionist, menopause educator, published menopause researcher, and co-founder of wearemorphus.com, welcomes Jesse, a husband and advocate, to discuss how men can better support women through menopause. Inspired by personal experience and a viral TikTok, Jesse shares hopeful tips for navigating supporting their partners during the changes of perimenopause and menopause.

Their conversation highlights the importance of empathy, open communication, and shared learning. Listen to the end for Jesse's three simple tips that every partner needs to hear.

Topics:

• Men's perspective on menopause and its significance.
• Challenges faced by men in supporting their partners during perimenopause and menopause.
• Jesse's advocacy journey and the impact of social media on raising awareness about menopause.
• Importance of education and empathy for men regarding menopause.
• Communication gaps between partners about menopause symptoms and experiences.
• Societal and medical shortcomings in addressing women's health issues related to menopause.
• The emotional and mental toll of menopause on women and its impact on relationships.
• The distinction between men's experiences during their partner's menopause and the concept of male menopause (andropause).
• Practical advice for men on how to support their partners through menopause.

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In this conversation, trainer and coach Samantha Montpetit-Huynh and Andrea Donsky, a nutritionist, menopause educator, published menopause researcher, and cofounder of wearemorphus.com, discuss perimenopause and menopause, including race, symptoms, stress, GLP‑1s, strength, and how culture shapes experiences in perimenopause and menopause.

Highlights:

• Samantha’s experience growing up biracial, coming into her power, and finding her voice in midlife.
• Women of color experience earlier/more intense symptoms, care gaps, and medical racism.
• Women who feel unheard can experience increased stress and cortisol levels, which can impact their sleep and lead to weight gain, especially around the belly.
• Vocabulary that helps us discuss race respectfully and clearly.
• GLP‑1s are now a part of flashy influencer promos, while it's still unclear what the long‑term health risks are, and why solid lifestyle foundations matter the most.
• Overtraining in midlife: signs you’re doing too much and simple workout modifications to prevent it.
• The considerable importance of protein + strength, blood sugar management, and how these factors can influence our long-term independence and quality of life.
• 80/20 food approach and ditching guilt because balance beats perfection.

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In this episode of Menopause Reimagined, Andrea Donsky, a nutritionist, menopause educator, published menopause researcher, and co-founder of wearemorphus.com, talks with Leslie Kenny, CEO and patient advocate based in Oxford, about reversing autoimmune symptoms, supporting healthy aging, and easing perimenopause and menopause with food-first strategies.

Leslie shares how she went from multiple autoimmune diagnoses and a grim prognosis to conceiving naturally at 43 and achieving a biological age of 21 at 59, through lifestyle changes, nutrition, and a science-backed compound called spermidine.

Topics Covered:

• Autoimmune to thriving: Leslie’s simple steps to lower inflammation, support immunity, and rebuild health.
• Spermidine, a natural compound that triggers cell cleanup (autophagy) and acts like a versatile “Swiss Army knife” for healthy aging.
• Food-first sources you can use now: nato (fermented soy), shiitake/oyster mushrooms, legumes, peas, and long-fermented cheeses like British cheddar.
• Menopause-specific wins: better sleep, hair and skin changes, nail strength, and support for hormonal balance.
• How spermidine reverses 8 of the 12 “aging levers”.
• New studies suggest that spermidine plays a role in immune rejuvenation and anti-tumor surveillance. Plus a Canadian study showing shifts in estradiol, cortisol, DHEA, and pregnenolone.

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Join us for an eye-opening conversation about nutrition and metabolic science. Andrea Donsky, a renowned nutritionist, menopause educator, published researcher, and co-founder of wearemorphus.com, sits down with metabolic health expert Ben Azadi to discuss one of the most pressing health challenges facing women today.

Ben Azadi brings his expertise as a health educator, bestselling author, and podcast host to share groundbreaking strategies that can revolutionize how you approach your metabolic health during perimenopause and menopause. This isn't just another wellness discussion; it's a science-backed roadmap to reclaiming your energy, optimizing your metabolism, and thriving through this next chapter of your life.

Topics Covered:

• Ben Azadi went from being overweight with early diabetes and high blood pressure to becoming metabolically healthy by staying curious about what really affects our health, mindset, and the choices we make every day.
• Instead of just trying to lose weight, Ben teaches us to see extra weight as our body's way of telling us something is wrong and how to figure out what's really causing the weight gain in the first place.
• The foundational pieces of metabolic flexibility/freedom are eating whole/single-ingredient foods, engaging in regular movement, and adopting a responsible, rather than a victim, mindset.
• The key is tweaking one or two things a week to improve your health without being overwhelmed.
• Understanding what metabolic freedom really means and why it becomes even more important as women go through perimenopause and menopause, when our bodies naturally become more resistant to insulin.
• The importance of asking your doctor for a fasting insulin test.
• Hacks for carbohydrates and blunting insulin responses.
• Key lifestyle changes to improve sleep and master stress resilience,
• Tips for improving heart rate variability (HRV).
• How our thoughts and overall well-being directly impact our physical health, including scientific proof that practicing gratitude can actually make us healthier and help us live longer.

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In this interview, Andrea Donsky, nutritionist, menopause educator, and published menopause researcher and co-founder of WeAreMorphus.com, discusses how hormonal birth control can mask where you are in the menopausal transition, what labs help, and how to talk to your doctor about safer options. Elizabeth Katzman specializes in Functional Diagnostic Nutrition for women in perimenopause and menopause. She'll help you connect the dots if you've taken the pill in the past or are on the pill now.

Topic Covered:

• What the pill does (synthetic estrogen + progestin), why the “period” on it is a withdrawal bleed, and how it can hide your true perimenopause status.
• Why progestins can raise anxiety/depression risk, and how bioidentical progesterone supports sleep, mood, bones, and thyroid.
• Thyroid connection: How the pill can deplete nutrients and interfere with T4→T3 conversion, and raise hypothyroid risk when midlife thyroid issues already spike.
• Leaky gut, depleted lacto/bifido, and why protecting your mucosal lining matters for autoimmune risk.
• Testing that helps (and when): Why FSH/E2/Progesterone timing matters off the pill, plus affordable bloodwork that gives clues even when hormones fluctuate.
• How to think about nutrient repletion (methylated B’s, magnesium, zinc, selenium) and why an IUD or mini-pill (progestin-only) isn’t automatically a better choice.
• Topical/oral/vaginal progesterone options, DHEA and pregnenolone basics, and why “fit + formulation + timing” often matter more than the dose.
• Red meat, ferritin, and genetics: Why iron can climb post-menopause, when to watch ferritin, and how genetics (MTHFR, APOE) affect it.
• When your long-time GYN isn’t the right HRT partner, and how to add a practitioner who actually understands midlife hormones.

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• Dr. Thomas Perls on Longevity Tips from Studying Centenarians
• Understanding Bio-Identical Hormones (B

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In this interview, Andrea Donsky, a nutritionist, menopause educator, and published menopause researcher, as well as co-founder of WeAreMorphus.com, has a candid conversation with Dr. Anna Cabeca. Dr. Cabeca is a triple-board-certified OB-GYN, author, and menopause expert, focusing on women’s hormonal health and natural solutions. She is also the creator of popular products like Julva® feminine moisturizer.

Topics Covered:

• The issues many women face in perimenopause and menopause in the area of vaginal, pelvic, and sexual health, including incontinence, bladder leakage, UTIs, loss of orgasm, vaginal dryness, and bladder, vaginal, or rectal prolapse.
• How the lack of connection, increased discomfort, and lower libido and desire can affect us.
• UTIs 101, including undetected UTIs. How they affect the brain, memory, and can lead to confusion or masquerade as dementia, and how they can be prevented.
• The benefits of vaginal estrogens, DHEAs, and testosterone, and how to use them.
• Julva® and how it helps both you and your partner.
• Types of lubricants and moisturizers, and the ingredients to watch out for.
• The difference between bladder, vaginal, and rectal prolapses (now called the Genitourinary syndrome of menopause). And how Dr. Anna treats her patients before surgery can result in them not needing the surgery at all.
• Which probiotics to use for vaginal and urinary tract health.

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Are you noticing changes in your partner—lower energy, mood swings, sleep issues, or a dip in confidence? You’re not alone!

In this episode of Menopause Reimagined, Andrea Donsky, a nutritionist, menopause educator, published menopause researcher, and co-founder of WeAreMorphus.com, interviews Bryce Wylde, founder of Husband, to break down the surprising truth about male menopause (also known as andropause) and why it matters for women navigating perimenopause and menopause.

Topics Covered:

• The real signs of andropause: what to watch for in your partner and what's happening with their hormones
• How hormonal changes in men impact relationships—and what you can do about it, especially when your hormones are changing too.
• Easy, actionable tips to support your partner’s health (without adding more to your to-do list)
• The best tests for men over 40 (and why most doctors miss them)
• Nutrition, lifestyle, and supplement strategies that actually work for men in midlife
• Why understanding male menopause can strengthen your relationship—and help you both feel better

Andrea and Bryce keep it real, practical, and focused on solutions you can implement NOW. If you’re juggling work, family, and your own symptoms, this episode provides the information and tools to support your partner (and yourself) without feeling overwhelmed.

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