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The Dusty Muffins

The Dusty Muffins

By: Rebbecca Hertel DO MSCP - Aoife O'Sullivan MD MSCP - Christine Hart Kress DNP MSCP
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 Welcome to The Dusty Muffins, where three menopause specialists unite to inspire, empower, and uplift you through the wild ride of menopause and perimenopause. We're here to answer your burning questions, educate, and advocate with a touch of humor and a lot of heart. Whether you're curious, confused, or ready for authentic discussion, pull up a chair and join us. Remember: while we're clinicians, we're not your doctors. This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. We encourage you to partner with your own medical clinician to address your unique health needs. This is The Dusty Muffins, where menopause meets sisterhood and strength!

CONTACT:
Rebbecca Hertel, DO, MSCP
Osteopathic Midlife Health
Rebbecca Hertel Consulting, LLC
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Aoife O’Sullivan, MD, MSCP
Portland Menopause Doc LLC
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Christine Hart Kress, DNP, MSCP
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Episodes
  • Hot Flash Confessions: The Truth Behind Those Vasomotor Symptoms

    Hot Flash Confessions: The Truth Behind Those Vasomotor Symptoms
    Jul 12 2025
    This week, The Dusty Muffins – Dr. Aoife O’Sullivan (MD, MSCP), Dr. Christine Hart Kress (DNP, MSCP), and Dr. Rebbecca Hertel (DO, MSCP) – are turning up the heat on menopause myths! They're tackling why "bandaid" solutions aren't enough when it comes to hot flashes and night sweats.

    You'll Learn:
    🌡️ Why hot flashes are more complex than you think (and harder to detect)
    💊 The problem with treating symptoms instead of the root cause
    ⚡ How hormone therapy could be the game-changer you need
    🩺 Why clinicians need to do their own reading on menopause treatments

    Key Takeaways:
    • Your senses might feel conflicting to you during menopause
    • Multiple medications might mean you're missing the bigger picture
    • Life's too short to suffer through hot flashes without real solutions

    Connect With Us:
    ✨ The Dusty Muffins: @thedustymuffins
    ✨ Dr. Aoife: @portlandmenopausedoc
    ✨ Dr. Rebbecca: @drrebbeccaherteldo
    ✨ Dr. Christine: @christinehartkress_dnp
    🌳 Link Tree: linktr.ee/thedustymuffins

    Going through menopause 'unscathed' might actually mean you're undertreated – tune in for this eye-opening discussion!

    Remember: Our hosts are sharing knowledge, not medical advice. For personal care, consult your provider.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-dusty-muffins--6539849/support.
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    36 mins
  • The Fuchsia Tent Revolution: Why Workplaces Must Adapt to Menopause

    The Fuchsia Tent Revolution: Why Workplaces Must Adapt to Menopause
    Jul 5 2025
    This week, The Dusty Muffins – Dr. Aoife O’Sullivan (MD, MSCP), Dr. Christine Hart Kress (DNP, MSCP), and Dr. Rebbecca Hertel (DO, MSCP) – welcome workplace well-being powerhouse Kacy Fleming, M.A. for a game-changing conversation about menopause and careers. Between crustacean encounters and the inspiring origin story of The Fuchsia Tent, this episode will change how you think about women in the workplace.

    You’ll Discover:
    🔥 How untreated menopause symptoms silently push talented women out of the workforce
    🧠 Why "brain fog" deserves workplace accommodations (and how to ask for them)
    🌸 The powerful meaning behind The Fuchsia Tent movement
    📈 What forward-thinking companies are doing to support midlife women
    ‼️ Midlife women are not a problem to be solved - but the solution business didn’t know they needed

    About Our Rockstar Guest:As a former Fortune 500 well-being strategist turned menopause workplace advocate, Kacy Fleming is:
    ✔️ Founder of The Fuchsia Tent LLC @thefuchsiatent
    ✔️ TEDx speaker on compassionate workplaces
    ✔️ On a mission to keep women thriving in their careers
    Connect With Us:
    ✨ The Dusty Muffins: @thedustymuffins
    ✨ Dr. Aoife: @portlandmenopausedoc
    ✨ Dr. Rebbecca: @drrebbeccaherteldo
    ✨ Dr. Christine: @christinehartkress_dnp
    🌳 Link Tree: linktr.ee/thedustymuffins

    Connect With Our Guest:
    ✨ Instagram: @thefuchsiatent, @‌kca_fleming
    🌐 Websites: KacyFleming.com, theFuchsiatent.com


    Remember: Our hosts and guest are sharing knowledge, not medical advice. For personal care, consult your provider.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-dusty-muffins--6539849/support.
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Breaking the System: Dr. Jackie Piasta on Fixing Women's Healthcare

    Breaking the System: Dr. Jackie Piasta on Fixing Women's Healthcare
    Jun 28 2025
    This week, The Dusty Muffins – Dr. Aoife O’Sullivan (PsyD, MD, MSCP), Dr. Christine Hart Kress (DNP, MSCP), and Dr. Rebbecca Hertel (DO, MSCP) – sit down with revolutionary women's health expert Dr. Jackie Piasta (DNP, WHNP-BC, MSCP) to expose what's really wrong with menopause care - and how to fix it.

    In this eye-opening episode, you'll discover:
    💊 Why the current medical training system fails midlife women
    💰 The shocking truth about insurance-based menopause care
    🔄 Why Dr. Piasta switched to a membership model (and why it works better)
    ⏱️ How overbooking destroys patient care - and what alternatives exist

    About Our Game-Changing Guest:This "millennial-pausal" powerhouse is:
    ✔️ Founder of Monarch Health
    ✔️ National Menopause Foundation advisor
    ✔️ Using social media to reach women beyond clinic walls
    ✔️ Fighting for systemic change in women's healthcare

    Connect With The Muffins Instagram:
    ✨ The Dusty Muffins: @thedustymuffins
    ✨ Dr. Aoife: @portlandmenopausedoc
    ✨ Dr. Rebbecca: @drrebbeccaherteldo
    ✨ Dr. Christine: @christinehartkress_dnp
    🌳 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thedustymuffins

    Guest Social Links:
    ✨ Dr. Piasta Instagram: @jackiep_gynnp
    🌳 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jackiep_gynnp

    This isn't just another menopause chat - it's a call to action for better care. Tune in to learn how we can all demand (and create) better healthcare for midlife women.

    Subscribe for more no-holds-barred conversations about revolutionizing women's health!

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-dusty-muffins--6539849/support.
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    53 mins

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