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This Is Perimenopause: Women's Health, Perimenopause and Menopause Journey

This Is Perimenopause: Women's Health, Perimenopause and Menopause Journey

By: This Is Perimenopause: Women's Health Perimenopause and Menopause Journey by Michelle Stainton and Mikelle Ethier
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 Each episode will share life stories and expert insight into women's health and your perimenopause and menopause journey. Menopause isn't the end, it's just the beginning. Hosts Michelle and Mikelle are on a mission to help others be better informed than they were when they started their perimenopause journeys. The podcast is a blend of health, education, mindset, and personal growth. Michelle and Mikelle, along with their guests, are sharing real-life stories and expert advice to help you navigate perimenopause, menopause and beyond.© 2025 This Is Perimenopause Hygiene & Healthy Living Personal Development Personal Success Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
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  • Better Sex in Perimenopause: Women’s Health, Perimenopause and Menopause Journey

    Better Sex in Perimenopause: Women’s Health, Perimenopause and Menopause Journey
    Jun 11 2025
    Sex used to be fun. Now it's either painful, non-existent, or something you do because you feel like you should. Your body doesn't feel like yours anymore, and you're honestly starting to wonder if this is just what happens when you hit midlife.Dr. Arielle Buch-Frohlich hears this exact story all the time in her Toronto practice. She's a clinical psychologist who specializes in sex and couples therapy, and women show up to her office feeling broken, ashamed, and pretty convinced that their sexual life is basically over. But after years of working with women going through perimenopause and menopause, she's got a totally different take on things.Each episode will share life stories and expert insight into women's health and your perimenopause and menopause journey.In This Episode Why most women experience decreased libido during menopause (and why that's totally normal)How hormones, stress, and body changes create the perfect storm for sexual challengesThe psychosocial approach to understanding your sexual health - it's not just physical!Why "good enough sex" might be exactly what you need right nowThe biggest sexual myths that are sabotaging your intimacy Treatment options beyond just "use more lube" - from pelvic floor therapy to hormone therapyHow to navigate mismatched libidos without destroying your relationshipPlus, Dr. Arielle gives us the inside scoop on:Anna & Solomon - Toronto's first comprehensive sexual health clinic Why multidisciplinary care is the future of sexual wellnessThe changes you're experiencing? They're real, but they don't have to be permanent. And the solutions are way more comprehensive than most people realize.This podcast is brought to you by IRIS. Daily care products made with clean ingredients for hydrated vulvas and vaginas. Use code TIP20 for 20% off at lovemyIRIS.com. Connect with Mikelle & Michelle at This is PerimenopauseEmail us and let us know what you think of the podcast and what topic you want us to cover next.Sign up for our weekly newsletterFollow This Is Perimenopause on InstagramFollow This Is Perimenopause on FacebookDr. Arielle Buch-Frohlich Dr. Arielle Buch-Frohlich is a Clinical Psychologist licensed with the College of Psychologists of Ontario and Quebec. She studied psychology in Montreal, where she completed a doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D) from the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM). Additionally, she completed clinical training at the Sex and Couple Therapy Service at the Allen Memorial Institute.She is the Founder Clinical Director of Anna & Salomon: Sex and Couples Health, a comprehensive care clinic for individuals and couples navigating the complexities of sexual and relational health.In her practice, she provides inclusive Sex and Couples Therapy using a combination of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She offers specialized services to address communication challenges, infidelity, and transitions into parenthood, from fertility to perinatal and postpartum care. Additionally, she offers dedicated support for those experiencing intimacy-related challenges during or after oncology treatments. She strives to foster connection, healing, and resilience for every stage of life.Her virtual practice services clients located across Ontario and Quebec, including Toronto (GTA), Montreal and Ottawa. Therapy can be provided in English and in French.  Links for this episodeDr. Arielle Buch-FrohlichAnna & Salomon: Sex and Couples HealthDr. Arielle on Instagram
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    42 mins
  • Lume Minute: Are There Other Reasons to Take Hormone Therapy Besides the Approved List?

    Lume Minute: Are There Other Reasons to Take Hormone Therapy Besides the Approved List?
    Jun 4 2025

    Today’s question for Dr. Sarah Shaw is:


    Are there other reasons to take hormone therapy besides the approved list?


    In this episode, you'll discover:

    • Hormone therapy is not a panacea and requires a nuanced approach
    • The appropriate off-label uses for hormone therapy
    • What is the Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause
    • The importance of HT when menopause happens before the age of 40


    Lume Women + Health is now open! They understand the unique challenges women face during perimenopause and beyond. Be sure to check out their dedicated menopause program that provides personalized support, medical guidance, and lifestyle optimization education to help you manage symptoms, improve your well-being, and thrive during this life stage.


    Every week, the team at Lume Women + Health will be dropping into our podcast to answer one of your questions. Be sure to follow our podcast so that you never miss these Lume Minutes. Find ‘This Is Perimenopause, the podcast’ wherever you listen to your favorites.


    Episode Links

    • Dr. Sarah Shaw Bio
    • Lume Women + Health


    Connect with Mikelle & Michelle at This is Perimenopause


    • Email us and let us know what you think of the podcast and what topic you want us to cover next.
    • Sign up for our weekly newsletter
    • Follow This Is Perimenopause on Instagram
    • Follow This Is Perimenopause on Facebook
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    6 mins
  • Suffering Is Optional: Women's Health, Perimenopause and Menopause Journey

    Suffering Is Optional: Women's Health, Perimenopause and Menopause Journey
    May 28 2025
    Each episode will share life stories and expert insight into women's health and your perimenopause and menopause journey.**Correction** Dr. Jen mentions a breast cancer risk of 8/1,000 in this episode; she meant 8/10,000. "Vaginal estrogen should just be over the counter at this point," says Dr. Jennifer Zelovitzky. This is just one of the many facts she shares that'll change how you think about menopause care. As the clinical director of women's health at MedCan Toronto, Dr. Jen isn't just pushing back against outdated medical beliefs—she's showing us how women are suffering needlessly because doctors are treating menopause based on fear instead of facts.With incredible clarity and genuine compassion, Dr. Jen connects the dots between your hot flashes, middle-of-the-night wake-ups, and anxiety attacks, giving you the evidence-based insights to get better care from a medical system that has let women down. "Hormone therapy is held to a higher standard than literally any other treatment out there," she points out, and her breakdown of the double standards will leave you nodding along and ready to take action.In This Episode Why most doctors miss perimenopause symptoms and how to get them to listenThe truth about hormone therapy safety that wasn't covered in your doctor's half-day of menopause trainingHow micronized progesterone is different from the progestins used in the WHI studyWhy guidelines are called "guidelines" not "rules," and why this matters for your careThe truth about vaginal estrogen safety and why warning labels are misleadingThe connection between estrogen and serotonin that explains your shifting mental healthHow to stand your ground when your family doctor tries to take you off hormone therapy that's workingWhat makes the MedCan six-month program different from standard menopause careA preview of Dr. Jen's new educational course that puts expert knowledge within everyone's reachWhether you're just starting to notice changes or you've achieved menopause, Dr. Jen's holistic approach and straight-talk will help you advocate for the care you deserve. Because as she puts it, "Menopause is inevitable, but suffering is completely optional."This podcast is brought to you by IRIS. Daily care products made with clean ingredients for hydrated vulva and vaginas. Use code TIP20 for 20% off at lovemyIRIS.com. Connect with Mikelle & Michelle at This is PerimenopauseEmail us and let us know what you think of the podcast and what topic you want us to cover nextSign up for our weekly newsletterFollow This Is Perimenopause on InstagramFollow This Is Perimenopause on FacebookDr. Jennifer ZelovitzkyDr. Jennifer Zelovitzky is a certified Menopause Specialist and the Clinical Director of Women’s Health at Medcan Toronto. She is the host and co-producer of Medsplaining, a podcast and social media platform designed to help women better understand their bodies and advocate for their needs in the Canadian Healthcare system. She is also the mom of 2 amazing daughters and 3 fur babies. Links for this episodeMedsplaining InstagramMedsplaining podcastMedcan Women’s HealthProfessor Susan Davis InstagramSinai Health Menopause ClinicBetter with Bria
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    46 mins

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