A Powerhouse Conversation with Dr. Shieva Ghofrany

Stepping Into Your Authentic Self — For Your Health

This episode is a must-listen for every woman navigating the fog, fire, and friction of perimenopause.

Dr. Shieva Ghofrany — OBGYN, ovarian cancer survivor, co-creator of Tribe Called V — joins us to talk about what it means to step into your authentic self and take the reins on your health journey.

We cover:
✔️ Naming and understanding the symptoms of perimenopause
✔️ The power of vaginal estrogen
✔️ How to advocate for yourself in a system that too often dismisses women
✔️ What it looks like to be proactive, not paranoid

Dr. Shieva blends medical insight with raw honesty from her own journey: 6 miscarriages, endometriosis, weight loss surgery, ovarian cancer — and through it all, a relentless drive to help women replace fear with knowledge.

Whether you're a clinician, a patient, or somewhere in between, this is a conversation about ownership, honesty, and informed self-care.

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Getting Your Zzz’s Back: Sleep Tips for Women in Perimenopause with Dr. Alison Kole | PAUZ Health

Struggling with restless nights, 3 AM wake-ups, or feeling exhausted no matter how much sleep you get? You’re not alone—and you’re not crazy. In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Alison Kole, a nationally recognized sleep expert and founder of Oak Health Sleep, to talk about why so many women experience disrupted sleep during perimenopause—and what you can do about it.

With board certifications in Sleep Medicine, Pulmonary, and Critical Care, Dr. Kole shares evidence-based strategies (like CBT-I), powerful lifestyle shifts, and the most common sleep myths holding women back from deep, restorative rest.

🧠 You’ll learn:

• Why sleep gets harder in your 40s and 50s
• How hormones, stress, and lifestyle collide to sabotage your rest
• The truth about melatonin, sleep meds, and CBT-I
• Simple changes that can make a big difference—starting tonight
• How to reset your body’s natural sleep rhythm

Whether you're just noticing changes or have been struggling for years, this conversation is your guide to finally getting your Zzz’s back.

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Oak Health Sleep: https://oakhealthsleep.com
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Listen to Dr. Perkins talk with Expert Athlete Health and Performance Research Scientist Dr. Candow on how women in perimenopause can optimize their muscle and bone health.

-Does creatine work?

-How to take creatine

-How to maximize strength training benefits

Darren G. Candow, Ph.D., CSEP-CEP, FISSN is a Professor and Director of the Aging Muscle and Bone Health Laboratory, Director of Research for the Athlete Health and Performance Initiative and past Associate Dean-Graduate Studies and Research in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies at the University of Regina, Canada. The overall objectives of Dr. Candow’s research program are to develop effective lifestyle interventions involving nutrition (primarily creatine monohydrate) and physical activity (resistance training) which have practical and clinical relevance for improving properties of muscle, bone and brain health/function. Dr. Candow has published > 150 peer-refereed journal manuscripts (h-index: 49, i10-index: 107), received > $2 million in research support, and supervised over 20 MSc and PhD students. In addition, Dr. Candow serves on the editorial review boards for the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition; Nutrients; Frontiers; Advanced Exercise and Health Sciences; Scientific Reports; and Longevity and as a Scientific Advisor for AlzChem and Create. Dr. Candow is also a fellow of the International Society of Sports Nutrition and a Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology-Clinical Exercise Physiologist.

Dr. Lori Brotto is a renowned figure in the field of women's sexual health. As a Professor in the UBC Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, she holds a Canada Research Chair, focusing on developing safe and accessible treatments for prevalent sexual concerns in women. She is a published author on the topic of mediation and libido.

Listen to our conversation about perimenopause and libido-how meditation and mindset can help!

Discussing all things cardiac health and being a women in perimenopause and beyond! Now is the time to decide how much you care about yourself- Listen to the expertise of Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum and taking proactive care of your heart.

Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum is a leader in preventive cardiology, now in private practice in New York City. She is the CEO and Founder of Adesso, a med-tech innovation to identify and decrease the risk of women’s cardiovascular disease and bring prevention to every woman regardless of location or circumstance. Dr. Suzanne launched heart disease prevention programs at three leading academic hospitals in New York City. She published Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum’s Heart Book: Every Woman’s Guide to a Heart Healthy Life and has been a national spokesperson for Go Red through the American Heart Association for almost two decades. She has served on the national medical advisory board of multiple companies and is a frequent guest on notable television shows such as The Today Show, Good Morning America, Oz, The Doctors and more. She often lectures, participates in panels and podcasts, and is regularly interviewed for her medical perspective.