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Part 1
Let’s talk about the change. Chances are, it’s already happening, and nobody handed you a guidebook.

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Cathleen Brown, Medical Director at Winona, to finally demystify perimenopause and menopause. We’re bringing this conversation to our audience because so many people on a GLP-1 journey are also navigating hormonal shifts. Whether it’s perimenopause, menopause, or just the hormonal chaos of midlife, these changes can impact everything—from weight and sleep to mood and metabolism.

We’re here to break it all down.

From night sweats and mood swings to insulin resistance and hormone shifts, we cover it all with real talk and science-backed solutions. Dr. Brown walks us through the current landscape of hormone replacement therapy (HRT), including estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and even Osphena. She also addresses the past fears about HRT—strokes, heart attacks, cancer—and how updated research is changing the conversation around safety, longevity, and quality of life.

We also explore the role of GLP-1 medications in the menopause space, especially for those with PCOS, insulin resistance, or other metabolic challenges. Could these meds be part of a modern menopause toolkit? Dr. Brown shares her perspective.

And yes, we get personal too. As Winona patients ourselves, we’re sharing what’s worked, what hasn’t, and what questions we had going in—so you don’t have to figure it all out alone.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• What perimenopause and menopause actually are (and why it matters)
• Why hormone disruptions are common during the GLP-1 journey
• GLP-1s and menopause: emerging research and real-world use
• HRT today: what’s changed, what’s safer, and what’s working
• Testosterone, Osphena, and how to treat painful sex
• Habits that actually help during the hormonal rollercoaster

If you’ve ever felt confused, dismissed, or overwhelmed by menopause, you’re not alon

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We’re bringing this episode back from Season 3 in light of a personal family loss due to heart complications, and in solidarity with our friend Dave Knapp from On the Pen, who recently shared his own heart struggles.

In this powerful encore episode, Priscilla courageously shares her community story — a reminder of how deeply health journeys can touch every part of our lives. We sit down with cardiologist Dr. Simin Lee to explore the heart-protective benefits of GLP-1 medications, breaking down the latest clinical studies on semaglutide and the cardiovascular improvements seen in trials. From gender and menopause to early warning signs and new treatment possibilities, we discuss how GLP-1s are reshaping the future of heart health — and why it matters.

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Ashley Johnston Palu was a finalist on The Biggest Loser Season 9 — and like so many contestants, she regained the weight after the cameras stopped. In this emotional and unfiltered fireside chat, Ashley reveals what really went on behind the weigh-ins: hours-long workouts with Jillian Michaels, extreme calorie restriction, and the silent toll on her metabolism and mental health.

Now on a GLP-1 medication, Ashley shares how this approach — grounded in science and self-compassion — is drastically different from the shame-fueled spectacle of reality TV. Joined by Dr. Matthea Rentea, a board-certified obesity specialist, we unpack the truth about food noise, insulin resistance, and why obesity is a chronic disease, not a moral failure.

This conversation isn’t just about healing — it’s about changing the narrative. We want to move toward a world where obesity is no longer entertainment, but understood as the complex medical condition it is. No more game shows. No more public weigh-ins. Just truth, care, and the freedom to reclaim health on your own terms.

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Ashley Johnston Palu, Biggest Loser weight regain, Jillian Michaels, GLP-1 medication, Ozempic, Mounjaro, obesity podcast, insulin resistance, food noise, calorie restriction, metabolic damage, weight loss reality shows, Dr. Matthea Rentea, Plus SideZ Podcast, obesity stigma, obesity as a disease

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