Women are often taught to treat everyone else’s time as protected and their own as endlessly available. Over time, that can affect their careers, relationships, confidence, and sense of identity. New York Times bestselling author Eve Rodsky joins Tamsen to explain Fair Play, a system that makes invisible work visible and gives one person complete ownership of each responsibility, from noticing that it needs to happen through planning and execution. Eve shares the “blueberries breakdown” that led her to create it, why “Just tell me what to do” still leaves women managing the work, and how boundaries, systems, and communication can change the way a family runs. If you are the person who remembers every appointment, manages an aging parent’s care, or follows up when no one else does, this episode offers a practical way to stop carrying everyone else’s responsibilities in your head and start treating your own time as equally valuable. They get into: - How Fair Play applies beyond marriage and motherhood - How to tell whether the problem requires a boundary, a system, or a conversation - When guilt is really a response to someone else’s discomfort - Why fairness does not always mean a 50-50 split - What it takes to build an identity beyond being needed For everything mentioned in this episode, click this link If you liked this episode, you'll love Israa Nasir: Why You Always Feel Behind (And How to Break Free) If you want a say on our upcoming guests, fill out ⁠this form Stay connected with Tamsen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠How To Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠ from Tamsen  Watch all the episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠  The Tamsen Show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow Eve on Instagram Get Eve's book, Fair Play: A Game-Changing Solution for When You Have Too Much to Do (and More Life to Live) Sponsors: Your symptoms have answers. Visit tr.ee/tts-midi right now to book your first visit today. Insurance coverage varies. Check with your plan for coverage.  Learn more about your ad choices, click here Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Should I stay or should I go? If you’re asking yourself “Should I get a divorce?”, I sat down with divorce attorney Jenny Hutt, who is separated from her husband, to talk about why gray divorce has doubled since 1990, why midlife divorce so often hits when the kids leave and an empty nest marriage goes quiet, and what to know before facing divorce after 50. If you’ve looked across the table at the person you’ve built a life with and realized you have nothing to say, you’re not alone. In this episode, Tamsen sits down with divorce attorney Jenny Hutt, a New York family law attorney and certified divorce mediator, Of Counsel at Wisselman Harounian Family Law, and host of the Just Jenny podcast, to talk about why so many marriages end in midlife and how to make an honest decision about your own. Jenny, who is separated from her husband, explains why so many couples wait until the kids are out of the house, how losing a parent can bring up the question “How much time do I have left?”, and why the “guns blazing” divorce you see on TV is not how it really works. Tamsen opens up about her own divorce 15 years ago, the shame she felt, and the $100,000 in marital debt she had to dig out of. In this episode, you’ll learn: - Why so many marriages end after the kids leave home, and what the empty nest can reveal - How losing a parent and facing your own mortality can change the way you see your marriage - What gray divorce is, and why divorce after 50 has doubled since 1990 - Why it’s okay not to know yet: “If you wanna reconcile tomorrow, go reconcile. There is no judgment.” - The four things every divorce comes down to: assets, support, parenting and custody - Why a good settlement is one where “nobody’s happy, but everybody can live with it” - How a consultation with a divorce attorney can help you understand your rights before you decide anything - Why the identity shift, from taking off your rings to hearing “Just one?”, can be as hard as the financial hit Jenny practices family law in New York, and divorce laws vary from state to state, so talk with an attorney where you live about your own situation. If you’ve ever wondered whether your marriage can be saved or whether it’s time to go, this episode will help you think it through honestly, without shame and without judgment. If you liked this episode, then you’ll like: The #1 Relationship Expert: Finding Real Love After 40 Is Possible with Jillian Turecki and The Narcissist Decoder: How Smart Women Get Trapped in Emotional Abuse If you want a say on our upcoming guests, fill out ⁠this form Stay connected with Tamsen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠How To Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠ from Tamsen  Watch all the episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠  The Tamsen Show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠  FOLLOW JENNY HUTT: - Follow Jenny on Instagram - Follow Jenny on TikTok - Connect with Jenny on LinkedIn - Listen to Jenny’s podcast, Just Jenny - Listen to Just Jenny on Spotify - Jenny at Wisselman Harounian Family Law - Jenny’s website - Email Jenny for a consultation: [email protected] MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: - Hope Edelman on The Tamsen Show - You Could Make This Place Beautiful by Maggie Smith - Strangers: A Memoir of Marriage by Belle Burden - Family law attorney Laura Wasser - All’s Fair on Hulu - Wisselman Harounian Family Law - The Gray Divorce Revolution (Brown & Lin, The Journals of Gerontology, 2012) - The Graying of Divorce: A Half Century of Change (Brown & Lin, 2022) - Divorce attorney Sue Moss on The Tamsen Show Sponsors: Head over to Bombas.com/TAMSEN and use code TAMSEN for 20% off your first purchase. Our listeners can buy one pair of glasses and get 20% off any additional pairs at WarbyParker.com/TAMSEN — and using our link helps support the show. #WarbyParker #ad Learn more about your ad choices, click here Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ever been told you're too much, too different, or too late? Misty Copeland heard it all and became a legend anyway. In this episode, she shares how to stop shrinking to fit, how to speak up for yourself even when the room isn't built for you, and what she's learned about perimenopause and a body that changes every day. Sitting down with Tamsen Fadal on The Tamsen Show, Misty looks back on a career built on proving people wrong. She didn't take her first ballet class until 13, was told she was "too athletic," and still became the first Black woman promoted to principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre. She tells Tamsen how she rehearsed hard conversations before walking into the director's office, danced Firebird at the Met on six stress fractures, and gave her farewell performance with ABT in October 2025. After a full hip replacement in December 2025, she was performing at the Oscars three months later. And when Tamsen asks about perimenopause, Misty admits she was skeptical "until it hit me." In this episode, you'll learn: - How to stop shrinking yourself to fit someone else's idea of "right" - How to speak up when the room isn't built for you, and how to prepare for those hard conversations first - Why a late start doesn't have to hold you back - How to find a safe place, and the mentors, who help you grow - What perimenopause can really feel like, and why not all symptoms look the same - How to be patient with a body that changes every day - How to take on something new after a setback, one step at a time: "Let's see what happens" - How to use your seat at the table to open doors for the women coming after you If you've ever been made to feel like you don't fit, this conversation will remind you that you get to decide what's next. If you liked this episode, then you'll like: How This Woman Became a Trailblazing Airline Pilot at 50 After Waiting 15 Years and “It Can't Rain Forever”: Kandi Burruss on Reinvention and What Comes Next If you want a say on our upcoming guests, fill out ⁠this form Stay connected with Tamsen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠How To Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠ from Tamsen  Watch all the episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠  The Tamsen Show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠  FOLLOW MISTY COPELAND: - Follow Misty on Instagram - Follow Misty on TikTok - Misty’s website - The Misty Copeland Foundation - Follow the Misty Copeland Foundation on Instagram MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: - American Ballet Theatre - The Misty Copeland Foundation’s BE BOLD program Sponsors: Learn more about your ad choices, click here Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bethany Joy Lenz, star of One Tree Hill and author of the new novel The Betrayal of Cora Wexford, spent years on TV every week while secretly living inside a cult. She opens up about why becoming a mother gave her the reason to leave, why the leaving was survival and the real healing came after, and how being on set kept her grounded through it all. Tamsen and Joy talk about why so many capable women end up doubting themselves, why psychological abuse behind closed doors is so rarely taken seriously, and how her new novel, set in 1888, mirrors so much of her real life. In this episode, you'll learn: - How a good thing can slowly turn into control - Her rule now: "If you feel like something's weird, it's weird" - The 1 question that reveals how someone really treats you, and the response to watch for - How to trust your gut again after years of second-guessing yourself - What her late ADHD diagnosis taught her about how hyperactivity shows up in women If you liked this episode, listen to: The Narcissist Decoder: How Smart Women Get Trapped in Emotional Abuse If you want a say on our upcoming guests, fill out ⁠this form Stay connected with Tamsen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠How To Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠ from Tamsen  Watch all the episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠  The Tamsen Show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow Joy on Instagram Visit Joy's website Get Joy's debut novel, The Betrayal of Cora Wexford Sponsors: If you have an iPhone, head to https://ladder.fit/TAMSEN and take a quick quiz to find your perfect Ladder plan. Use my link and get a free 7-day trial with NO credit card, and $10 off your first month if you join Start your free trial of Perplexity Computer today at https://www.PPLX.ai/tamsen and experience the next phase of AI. #ad Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Most of us have been taught that when something is not working, the answer is more discipline, more willpower, and more effort. Angela Duckworth, the University of Pennsylvania psychologist and bestselling author of Grit, built her career studying that idea. Her new book, Situated, asks us to look at everything surrounding that effort. In this conversation, she explains how the people, places, objects, and cultures around us shape our motivation, behavior, and even who we become. Angela shares the terrifying moment she nearly lost her mother during a snorkeling trip—and why it taught her to stop fighting the current and ask for help. She also opens up about a difficult period in her marriage that showed her how easily we can mistake the effects of someone’s circumstances for flaws in their character. Tamsen and Angela discuss why we attach moral value to doing things the hard way, how the people closest to us change what feels possible, and where to begin when we cannot simply leave the job, home, or situation shaping us. In this episode, you’ll learn: - Why trying harder can keep us trapped in a losing situation - The four parts of your environment to examine when you feel stuck - How objects within three feet of you influence your behavior - Why different people bring out different versions of who you are - What you can change when your biggest circumstances are outside your control If you liked this episode, then you’ll like: The Real Reason You Feel Stuck (and How to Fix It) with Anna Runkle and How Friendships Can Change Your Life with Minaa B. If you want a say on our upcoming guests, fill out ⁠this form Stay connected with Tamsen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠How To Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠ from Tamsen  Watch all the episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠  The Tamsen Show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow Angela on Instagram Get Angela's book, Situated: Find the People and Places That Bring Out Your Best Sponsors: Learn more about your ad choices, click here Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is walking enough? Is Pilates enough? How heavy should you actually be lifting? If you’ve ever wondered which exercise really protects your brain as you age, especially through perimenopause and menopause, this conversation gives you the exact weekly plan. In this episode, Tamsen sits down with clinical neurophysiologist and Alzheimer’s researcher Louisa Nicola, founder of Neuro Athletics and host of The Neuro Experience podcast, to talk about why she calls exercise medicine for the brain. Louisa explains that, outside of medication, exercise is the most powerful intervention we have to lower our risk of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, a disease that affects far more women than men. Tamsen opens up about the short-term memory loss and brain fog that scared her during perimenopause, and Louisa breaks down what happens inside your brain when you walk, sprint and lift, from BDNF and lactate to the myokines your muscles release. Then she builds out a workout plan for your brain: two days a week of heavy compound lifting at around 80% of your one-rep max, one Norwegian 4x4 interval session, zone 2 cardio and 10,000 steps a day. In this episode, you’ll learn: - Why exercise is the best non-drug intervention for lowering Alzheimer’s risk - How heavy to lift for brain health, and why compound moves like squats and deadlifts matter most - Why Pilates is a great add-on, but not enough on its own - The surprising link between leg strength and brain aging: “the larger the legs, the larger the brain” - What zone 2 training (about 65% of your max heart rate) does for the hippocampus and memory - How to raise your VO2 max with the Norwegian 4x4, how to estimate it with the 12-minute Cooper test, and why she wouldn’t rely on your wearable - What she says about creatine for the brain, omega-3s, and the p-tau217 blood test and APOE4 gene test you can ask your doctor about If you’ve ever wondered whether your workouts are doing anything for your brain, this episode will help you build a plan that protects your memory now and decades from now. If you liked this episode, then you’ll like: How Getting Stronger as You Age Can Change Everything with The Muscle Doctor, Dr. Gabrielle Lyon and The #1 Pharmacist Phil Cowley: Creatine, Greens, Electrolytes, What’s Worth Buying and What Isn’t For everything mentioned in this episode, click this link If you want a say on our upcoming guests, fill out ⁠this form Stay connected with Tamsen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠How To Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠ from Tamsen  Watch all the episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠  The Tamsen Show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠  FOLLOW LOUISA NICOLA: - Follow Louisa on Instagram - Follow Louisa on X - Connect with Louisa on LinkedIn - Listen to Louisa’s podcast, The Neuro Experience - Watch TNE with Louisa Nicola on YouTube - Subscribe to Louisa’s Neuro Athletics newsletter MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: - Dr. Lisa Mosconi on The Tamsen Show - Walking and hippocampus study (Erickson et al., PNAS, 2011) - Leg power and cognitive aging in older female twins (Steves et al., Gerontology, 2016) - The Norwegian 4x4 interval study (Helgerud et al., Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 2007) - The 12-minute Cooper test (Cooper, JAMA, 1968) - Creatine monohydrate pilot study in Alzheimer’s (Smith et al., 2025) - Creatine and sleep deprivation study (Gordji-Nejad et al., Scientific Reports, 2024) - FDA clears the first blood test used in diagnosing Alzheimer’s (p-tau217) - APOE4 and Alzheimer’s genetics (Alzheimer’s Association) - The 14 modifiable dementia risk factors (2024 Lancet Commission) - Sleep regularity and mortality study (Windred et al., Sleep, 2024) Sponsors: If you have an iPhone, head to ladder.fit/TAMSEN and take a quick quiz to find yourperfect Ladder plan. Use my link and get a free 7-day trial with NO credit card, and $10 off your first month if you join Get 15% off OneSkin with the code TAMSEN at https://www.oneskin.co/TAMSEN #oneskinpod Get $25 off your first purchase when you go to TheRealReal.com/tamsen It’s time to get back to feeling like you again. Visit joinmidi.com right now to book your first visit today. Insurance coverage varies. Check with your plan for coverage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Menopause and perimenopause can leave you with questions about belly fat, brain fog, sleep problems and whether hormone therapy could help. Your jeans fit differently. You’re losing your train of thought. You’re exhausted, but you can’t sleep. Where do you start when so much feels unfamiliar? For World Menopause Month, Tamsen brings eight leading doctors and researchers together in one episode to help you understand what’s changing and what deserves attention. These are the conversations she wishes she’d heard before she was struggling to read the teleprompter at work, leaving herself notes and wondering why she didn’t feel like herself. You’ll hear from Dr. Sharon Malone, Dr. Lisa Mosconi, Dr. Shelby Harris, Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen, Dr. Vonda Wright, Dr. Kelly Casperson, Dr. Avrum Bluming and Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz. Eight experts, different perspectives and answers you can come back to—all in one place. Inside the episode: - Why you can still have periods and be in perimenopause—and why a single hormone blood test may be misleading - Whether menopause brain fog can improve, and why women’s experiences vary - Why more time in bed may not mean better sleep, and how cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) works - The difference between visible belly fat and visceral fat around your organs - Why bone health needs attention earlier than you might think - How menopause can affect sexual anatomy, arousal and orgasm - What to understand about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and breast cancer risk - How to evaluate menopause supplements and “hormone balance” claims before spending your money You don’t have to remember everything or make eight changes tomorrow. Start with the moment that makes you think, “Wait, that’s happening to me.” Write down your question and bring it to your next appointment. If a woman in your life keeps telling you she doesn’t feel like herself, share this episode with her. And if these conversations have helped you, follow The Tamsen Show and leave a rating and review. This episode provides general education. Speak with a qualified healthcare professional about your symptoms and treatment decisions. If you want a say on our upcoming guests, fill out ⁠this form HELP US WIN A SIGNAL AWARD - VOTE FOR THE TAMSEN SHOW ⁠HERE Stay connected with Tamsen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠How To Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠ from Tamsen  Watch all the episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠  The Tamsen Show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow Dr. Malone on Instagram Follow Dr. Mosconi on Instagram Follow Dr. Harris on Instagram Follow Dr. Salas-Whalen on Instagram Follow Dr. Wright on Instagram Follow Dr. Casperson on Instagram Follow Dr. Bluming  on Instagram Follow Dr. Gilberg-Lenz on Instagram Sponsors: This show is sponsored by Midi Health. Visit https://www.joinmidi.com/ today to book your personalized, insurance-covered virtual visit. Midi. The Care Women Deserve. Unlock your best hair & skin with @iRestorelaser and HUGE savings on iRESTORE with code TAMSEN at https://www.irestorelaser.com/TAMSEN! #irestorepod Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why do we keep choosing emotionally unavailable partners? And why is it so hard to break unhealthy relationship patterns, even when we know better? In this episode of The Tamsen Show, dating and relationship expert Sabrina Zohar joins Tamsen Fadal to explain anxious attachment, avoidant attachment, relationship anxiety, and how childhood experiences shape the way we love, date, and connect with others. Tamsen opens up about her own history of chasing unavailable men, including her real-life Mr. Big, and how finding a secure relationship later in life changed her understanding of love. Sabrina, author of Why Am I Like This?, breaks down the four attachment styles, why anxious and avoidant partners get caught in painful relationship cycles, and why some of us keep choosing people who can’t give us what we need. More importantly, she explains how to recognize these patterns and start changing them. You’ll learn: - The four attachment styles and how they affect your relationships - Why anxious and avoidant partners get caught in a painful push-and-pull cycle - Why you keep attracting emotionally unavailable people - How childhood experiences can influence your adult relationships - The question to ask yourself when rejection or abandonment triggers you - How to build a more secure attachment style - What to know before dating again after divorce or heartbreak - Why choosing to stay single can sometimes be rooted in fear Whether you’re single, dating, married, or starting over, this conversation will help you understand the patterns you bring into relationships and how to stop repeating the ones that hurt you. If you liked this episode, listen to: The Narcissist Decoder: How Smart Women Get Trapped in Emotional Abuse If you want a say on our upcoming guests, fill out ⁠this form Stay connected with Tamsen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠How To Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠ from Tamsen  Watch all the episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠  The Tamsen Show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow Sabrina on Instagram Get Sabrina's book, Why Am I Like This? Sponsors: Unlock your best skin with @iRestorelaser and save on the new Laser Face Mask Pro! Use code TAMSEN at iRestore.com/TAMSEN. #irestorepod Use code TAMSEN at jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Gift with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #ad Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/TAMSEN #rulapod Learn more about your ad choices, click here Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Women learn early which parts of themselves make other people comfortable. After enough years, that performance can begin to feel like our identity, and the intuition underneath it goes quiet. Dr. Ellen Vora spent much of her life inside that worldview. A Yale- and Columbia-trained psychiatrist, she built her life around science and skepticism. Then, during an acupuncture treatment, Ellen received a message she couldn’t explain away, and it opened a question her training couldn’t answer: When someone dies, does the relationship actually end? That experience forced her to reconsider what she believed about grief, intuition, and the limits of what we can prove. Today, Ellen shares the full story behind her new book, Season of the Witch: A Psychiatrist’s Case for Magic, and why women are taught to give up essential parts of themselves in order to be taken seriously. She argues that we’ve been missing something, and the way back starts in the body. In this episode, you’ll learn: - How being agreeable and low-maintenance can become a form of self-abandonment - Why women have been taught to distrust their intuition - How to distinguish intuition from anxiety, and the ways the body signals yes and no - Why menopause can represent a rebirth rather than a disappearance - What grief can teach us about continuing relationships with the people we have lost - Why the “witch” archetype has always been connected to women who are no longer easily controlled - Simple ways to become more receptive to meaning, guidance, and magic in everyday life This is a conversation about returning to the parts of ourselves we learned to suppress, and letting life become a little more mysterious and alive. If you liked this episode, then you’ll like: Why You Feel So Lost Right Now (And How to Finally Heal) If you want a say on our upcoming guests, fill out ⁠this form Stay connected with Tamsen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠How To Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠ from Tamsen  Watch all the episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠  The Tamsen Show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow Dr. Vora on Instagram Get Dr. Vora's book, Season of the Witch Sponsors: Learn more about your ad choices, click here Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What do women need to know about menopause care, menopause treatment, insurance coverage and their rights in the workplace? Jennifer Weiss-Wolf, attorney, women’s health advocate and author of When in Menopause, joins me to talk about the systems surrounding perimenopause and menopause that most of us never think about until we need them. Jennifer has spent years fighting for women, from helping lead the movement to end the tampon tax to advocating for better menopause care, research, treatment access and workplace protections. In this conversation, we break down what is changing, where women are still falling through the cracks and what we can actually do about it. In this episode, you’ll learn: - Why menopause care and treatment still aren’t uniformly covered by health insurance - Why vaginal estrogen isn’t currently covered by Medicare - What states are doing to expand access to menopause treatment - What rights women actually have when it comes to menopause in the workplace - Why workplace accommodations without discrimination protections can be complicated - What to consider before disclosing menopause symptoms at work - How to better advocate for yourself in the doctor’s office - How to navigate the explosion of menopause supplements, creams and products being marketed to women - Why Jennifer believes better care, education, research and treatment access could make a bigger difference than workplace accommodations alone - How women can get involved in menopause advocacy without becoming policy experts This is one of those conversations that makes you realize how much of the menopause experience is shaped by systems most women have never been taught to think about. The more we understand how they work, the better equipped we are to ask for what we need. Learn more about menopause advocacy, policy, and how to drive change HERE If you liked this episode, you'll love: Estrogen 101: What I Learned From the World’s Top Menopause Doctors If you want a say on our upcoming guests, fill out ⁠this form Stay connected with Tamsen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠How To Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠ from Tamsen  Watch all the episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠  The Tamsen Show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow Jennifer on Instagram Sponsors: Head over to https://bombas.com/tamsen and use code TAMSEN for 20% off your first purchase! Taking care of your health just got easier – start here with Zocdoc:https://zocdoc.com/TAMSEN #sponsored Machine Washable Rugs, Made Better. For a limited time only, our listeners get 10% off + free shipping at tumbleliving.com/TAMSEN #Tumble #ad Our listeners can buy one pair of glasses and get 20% off any additional pairs at WarbyParker.com/TAMSEN — and using our link helps support the show. #WarbyParker #ad Learn more about your ad choices, click here Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you’ve been searching for how to strengthen your feet, improve your balance, walk better, help bunions, choose the right shoes, or stay mobile as you age, this episode is for you. Your feet could be telling you more about your health than you realize. Today, Tamsen sits down with foot and gait specialist Dr. Courtney Conley to break down the simple things you can start doing now to build stronger feet, improve the way you walk, and protect your mobility as you age. You’ll learn: - Why your walking speed can reveal important information about your health - The simple test that can show you how strong your toes actually are - What to do about bunions before considering surgery - Why balance and foot strength become so important as you age - Whether you actually need arch support or orthotics - The truth about max-cushion sneakers, barefoot shoes and walking barefoot - How to tell if your shoes are changing the shape of your feet - The simple foot exercises Dr. Conley recommends for strength and mobility - Why toe spacers can help and how to use them correctly - What Dr. Conley rates orthotics, insoles, compression socks, bunion correctors, massage balls, slant boards and toe spacers Your feet are carrying you through your entire life. This episode will show you how to start taking care of them now so they can keep carrying you for decades to come. Get your pink toe spacers HERE If you liked this episode, then you’ll like: The Foot Expert: The 6 Shoe Mistakes That Are Hurting Your Body For everything mentioned in this episode, click this link If you want a say on our upcoming guests, fill out ⁠this form Stay connected with Tamsen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠How To Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠ from Tamsen  Watch all the episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠  The Tamsen Show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow Dr. Conley on Instagram Get Dr. Conley's book, Walk: Rediscover the Most Natural Way to Boost Your Health and Longevity―One Step at a Time Sponsors: To Join Midi click: https://tr.ee/tts-midi Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Breast cancer is rising in younger women, but why? And what do plastics, alcohol, fragrance, deodorant, PFAS, pesticides, and other everyday exposures actually have to do with breast cancer risk? In this episode of The Tamsen Show, Tamsen Fadal sits down with medical oncologist Dr. Eleonora Teplinsky to separate breast cancer facts from fear and misinformation. They break down what the science actually says about everyday products and environmental exposures, plus the breast cancer risk factors women should be paying attention to. You’ll learn: - Why breast cancer rates are rising in women under 50 - What we know about plastics, PFAS and environmental exposures - The connection between alcohol and breast cancer risk - Why dense breasts can increase risk and make breast cancer harder to detect - What women should know about mammograms, ultrasounds and breast cancer screening - How family history and genetic testing affect your risk - How to better understand your personal breast cancer risk - The lifestyle changes that actually matter If you’ve ever wondered what you can actually do to lower your breast cancer risk, what’s worth worrying about, and what the science says you can stop stressing about, this episode is for you. If you liked this episode, you'll love The Truth About Mammograms, Hormones and Dense Breasts If you want a say on our upcoming guests, fill out ⁠this form Stay connected with Tamsen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠How To Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠ from Tamsen  Watch all the episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠  The Tamsen Show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow Dr. Teplinsky on Instagram Get Dr. Teplinksy's book, Beyond the Pink: Navigating Life, Health, and Breast Cancer Sponsors: Learn more about your ad choices, click here Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When you lose a word, forget why you walked into a room, or struggle to retain what you just read, it can be unsettling. It can also make you wonder whether your brain is beginning to change. In this episode, Tamsen sits down with memory and learning expert Jim Kwik to explore what affects our ability to remember and why attention may be one of the most important parts of the equation. Jim, author of Limitless and the new book Limitless Daily: 366 Keys to Train Your Brain, Master Your Mind & Win Every Day, shares his journey from being labeled “the boy with the broken brain” to becoming one of the world’s best-known memory coaches—and offers practical ways to strengthen your focus, keep learning, and begin trusting your mind again. They discuss: - How attention determines what becomes a memory - Why mental overload can make us feel more forgetful - A 60-second grounding exercise to use when you feel scattered or anxious - Simple techniques for remembering what you read - How to keep challenging and training your brain as you age - The small daily practices that build focus, memory, and self-trust If you liked this episode, then you’ll like: The ADHD Psychiatrist: How to Get Your Focus Back After 40 If you want a say on our upcoming guests, fill out ⁠this form Stay connected with Tamsen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠How To Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠ from Tamsen  Watch all the episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠  The Tamsen Show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow Jim on Instagram Get Jim's book, Limitless Daily: 366 Keys to Train Your Brain, Master Your Mind & Win Every Day Sponsors:Head over to https://bombas.com/tamsen and use code TAMSEN for 20% off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices, click here Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Grief doesn’t only happen when someone dies. We can grieve a divorce, a changing body, an aging parent, a career, a relationship or even the person we used to be. In this episode of The Tamsen Show, Tamsen Fadal sits down with grief therapist and expert Meghan Riordan Jarvis to unpack what grief actually does to the body, why the five stages of grief don’t tell the whole story, and how to process loss instead of simply pushing through it. In this episode, you’ll learn: - Why grief can show up after divorce, career changes, aging and other non-death losses - How grief can affect sleep, brain fog, anxiety, mood and the body - The truth about the five stages of grief - How to recognize grief you may not realize you’re carrying - Meghan’s six-part Grief Mentor Method for processing loss - What to actually say and do when someone you love is grieving - Why perimenopause, menopause and midlife can bring unexpected grief - Practical ways to process grief instead of ignoring it - How mindfulness, movement, nourishment, nature, rest and ritual can support the grieving process Whether you’re grieving the death of someone you love, a divorce, an aging parent, a changing body or a version of your life that no longer exists, this conversation offers a different way to understand what you’re feeling and what to do with it. If you liked this episode, then you’ll like: What No One Tells You About Grief After Losing Your Mother If you want a say on our upcoming guests, fill out ⁠this form Stay connected with Tamsen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠How To Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠ from Tamsen  Watch all the episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠  The Tamsen Show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow Meghan on Instagram Get Meghan's book, Can Anyone Tell Me?: Essential Questions about Grief and Loss Sponsors: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code TAMSEN at https://www.oneskin.co/TAMSEN #oneskinpod Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/TAMSEN #rulapod #ad Learn more about your ad choices, click here Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have you ever looked at your age, your responsibilities, or how long you’ve been putting something off and wondered if you missed your chance? Captain Carole Hopson dreamed of becoming a pilot from the time she was four years old. Then life got full. She built a successful corporate career, became an executive at Foot Locker, and raised two sons. The dream never left her. At 50, Carole began flying for the airlines. Today, she is a Boeing 737 captain for United Airlines. In this conversation, Carole breaks down what starting over actually required and shares how she turned “someday” into a plan she could follow. In this episode. they get into: - The deadline that turned Carole’s childhood dream into a real goal - How she prepared financially for a major career change - Why she waited until her children were older to fly professionally - What it felt like to be the oldest person in the classroom - How to build a personal “board of directors” for your next chapter - What pioneering aviator Bessie Coleman taught her about possibility - Her mission to help 100 Black women attend flight school through the Jet Black Foundation If there is something you keep telling yourself you’ll do one day, Carole’s story will push you to get honest about what you’re waiting for and finally give that dream a date. If you liked this episode, then you’ll like: Thinking About a Career Change? Start Here If you want a say on our upcoming guests, fill out ⁠this form Stay connected with Tamsen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠How To Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠ from Tamsen  Watch all the episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠  The Tamsen Show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow Carole on Instagram Get Carole's book, A Pair of Wings Sponsors:It’s time to get back to feeling like you again. Visit joinmidi.com right now to book your first visit today. Learn more about your ad choices, click here Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why do your joints suddenly hurt more than they used to? In this episode of The Tamsen Show, Tamsen Fadal sits down with orthopedic surgeon Dr. Jason Snibbe to talk about joint pain, muscle loss, bone health, frozen shoulder, and what women can do now to stay strong and mobile as they age. Dr. Snibbe explains why changing hormones can affect inflammation and recovery, why muscle is so important for protecting your joints, and how to know when normal soreness has turned into something you should actually get checked out. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why joint pain and stiffness can increase in midlife How muscle helps protect your knees, hips, shoulders and back The strength training habits that support mobility and bone health What to know about frozen shoulder When joint pain is a sign it’s time to see a doctor What Dr. Snibbe says about PRP, cortisone, weighted vests, supplements and avoiding unnecessary surgery If your body feels achier, stiffer, or slower to recover than it used to, this episode will help you understand what may be changing and what you can start doing about it. For everything mentioned in this episode, click this link If you liked this episode, you will love: The #1 Longevity Doctor: How Women Can Burn Fat, Build Muscle & Age Strong If you want a say on our upcoming guests, fill out ⁠this form Stay connected with Tamsen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠How To Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠ from Tamsen  Watch all the episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠  The Tamsen Show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow Dr. Snibbe on Instagram Sponsors: Head over to https://bombas.com/tamsen and use code TAMSEN for 20% off your first purchase! Unlock your best skin with @iRestorelaser and save on the new Laser Face Mask Pro! Use code TAMSEN at iRestore.com/TAMSEN. #irestorepod Learn more about your ad choices, click here Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why does women's sexual health still get treated as an afterthought, and what would it take to finally change that? Cindy Eckert is the founder and CEO of Sprout Pharmaceuticals and the woman behind Addyi, the first and only FDA-approved treatment for low sexual desire in women. In this episode, she explains hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD), the biological condition behind low libido that affects millions of women and is still routinely dismissed as stress, aging, or a relationship problem. Cindy breaks down why women are told their low libido is emotional while men's sexual health issues are treated as biological, what actually happens in the brain when desire disappears, and the three question checklist she wants every woman to bring to her next doctor's appointment. She also explains why 80% of women who brought up low libido with their doctor were simply told it was normal, and what women's sexual health should actually look like when it's taken seriously. In this episode, you'll learn: - What HSDD is and why it's rooted in biology, not emotion - Why women's sexual health has been dismissed as psychological instead of medical - How the double standard in FDA drug review affects treatments for women - Why 80% of women raising low libido with their doctor are told it's normal - The three questions to ask before accepting "that's just aging" - How Addyi works and who it's for - What changed with Addyi's newest approval for postmenopausal women If you've ever felt like your desire just switched off and been told that's normal, been handed a vague explanation instead of a real answer, or wondered if something is wrong with you instead of your body, this episode will help you understand the biology behind it, so you stop blaming yourself for something that was never your fault. Addyi (flibanserin) is for women under 65 with acquired, generalized HSDD who have not had problems with low sexual desire in the past. It is not for men. Full safety information, including boxed warning on alcohol interaction, is available at addyi.com/pi. If you liked this episode, then you’ll like: The Testosterone Doctor: The Truth About Women’s Libido If you want a say on our upcoming guests, fill out ⁠this form Stay connected with Tamsen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠How To Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠ from Tamsen  Watch all the episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠  The Tamsen Show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow Cindy on Instagram Sponsors: Get 15% off your first order at Blueland.com/TAMSEN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices, click here Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you get migraines, headaches that knock you out for the day, or symptoms you can’t quite explain, this episode is for you. Today, Tamsen sits down with Dr. Huma Sheikh, a board-certified neurologist and Harvard-trained headache specialist, to answer the questions so many people have about migraines: What actually causes them? What triggers them? How do you know if you’re having a migraine or just a bad headache? And most importantly, what actually works to prevent and treat them? You’ll also learn why migraines are so much more than a headache, why women are significantly more likely to experience them, and what symptoms may mean it’s time to talk to a doctor. In this episode, you’ll learn: - How to tell a migraine from a headache - The biggest migraine triggers and symptoms - How hormones can affect migraines - What actually works, from Botox and magnesium to newer treatments - What migraine with aura means and when to see a doctor - Which popular migraine remedies are worth trying and which aren’t If migraines are disrupting your work, your plans, your sleep, or your life, there are more treatment options than you may realize. This episode will help you understand what’s happening and what to ask your doctor about next. For products mentioned in this episode, click here Your FREE Migraine Action Guide here If you want a say on our upcoming guests, fill out ⁠this form If you liked this episode, you will love The Foot Expert: The 6 Shoe Mistakes That Are Hurting Your Body Stay connected with Tamsen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠How To Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠ from Tamsen  Watch all the episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠  The Tamsen Show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow Dr. Sheikh on Instagram Sponsors: Use code TAMSEN at jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Gift with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #ad Get $25 off your first purchase when you go to TheRealReal.com/TAMSEN Learn more about your ad choices, click here Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After eight seasons of co-hosting Dancing with the Stars, Brooke Burke got the call that she was being let go. At 53, she could have stayed stuck—instead, she turned that setback into Brooke Burke Body, a thriving wellness community redefining what it means to age with strength. In this candid conversation, Brooke opens up about reinvention in your 50s, why slowing down is not falling behind, and how she learned to regulate her nervous system, lift heavy after 40, and embrace perimenopause with grace. If you're navigating a career pivot, midlife change, or just wondering what's next—this one is for you. In this episode, you’ll learn: - The real story behind being let go from Dancing with the Stars and how she walked away with grace - How she turned a career setback into Brooke Burke Body, her wellness app and community - Brooke’s tips for nervous system regulation and how lowering cortisol helps your body finally "let go" - Why Brooke says cardio isn't enough for women after 40 and how to protect muscle and longevity - Her mindset shift from disconnected and high-achieving to present—and how to change your inner dialogue If you liked this episode, then you’ll like: Why I Quit My 30-Year Career (and How to Know If It’s Time to Leave Yours) If you want a say on our upcoming guests, fill out ⁠this form Stay connected with Tamsen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠How To Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠ from Tamsen  Watch all the episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠  The Tamsen Show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠  Sponsors: Taking care of your health just got easier – start here with Zocdoc: https://zocdoc.com/TAMSEN #sponsored Learn more about your ad choices, click here Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How do you know when it’s actually time to quit your job? After 30 years as a news anchor, Tamsen Fadal walked away from the career she had spent her entire adult life building. She didn’t hate her job, she wasn’t failing, and there wasn’t one dramatic breaking point. But looking back, the signs that it was time for a career change had been there for years. In this solo episode of The Tamsen Show, Tamsen shares the five signs that helped her realize she had outgrown her career and what she wishes she had recognized sooner. In this episode, you’ll learn: 5 signs it may be time to quit your job How to tell the difference between a bad week and actually outgrowing your career Why resentment at work can be a sign of something bigger The physical signs your job may be taking a toll on you Why constantly imagining another career or life is worth paying attention to How your identity can keep you tied to a career you’ve outgrown What to consider before making a major career change If you’ve been thinking about quitting your job, changing careers, or starting over, this episode will help you get honest about whether it’s time for your next chapter. If you liked this episode, check out Thinking About a Career Change? Start Here If you want a say on our upcoming guests, fill out ⁠this form Stay connected with Tamsen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠How To Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠ from Tamsen  Watch all the episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠  The Tamsen Show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠  Sponsors: Learn more about your ad choices, click here Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why do some of us experience rejection, criticism, and disappointment so intensely—and what we can we actually do about it? Dr. Sasha Hamdani is a board-certified psychiatrist, ADHD specialist, and author of Too Sensitive: Rejection, Resilience, and the Science of Feeling Deeply. In this episode, she explains rejection sensitivity dysphoria (RSD)—the intense emotional pain triggered by perceived rejection or criticism that affects the majority of people with ADHD, especially women. Dr. Hamdani breaks down why dropping estrogen during perimenopause makes emotional sensitivity worse, what's actually happening in your brain when one comment sends you into a spiral, and the three tools she uses herself to stop it. She also explains why women who've been on antidepressants for years with no relief may have been misdiagnosed—and what high-achieving women look like from the outside vs. what's really going on inside. In this episode, you'll learn: -What rejection sensitivity dysphoria (RSD) is and why it's so common in ADHD -How RSD shows up in friendships, relationships, and the workplace -Why perimenopause can make emotions and ADHD symptoms feel harder to manage -Why high-achieving women may hide rejection sensitivity behind perfectionism, overpreparing, and people-pleasing -How to tell the difference between what actually happened and the story your brain created about it -Tools for helping your brain catch up before you react or start spiraling -Why some women treated for anxiety and depression for years may actually need to be evaluated for ADHD -How to start tracking your own patterns before you talk to a professional If you've ever lost an entire night replaying one conversation, convinced yourself someone is upset with you, or felt a wave of shame hit your body before you could even think it through, this episode will help you understand what’s happening between the feeling and the reaction, so your first emotional response doesn’t get to make the decision for you. If you liked this conversation, check this out: The ADHD Psychiatrist: How to Get Your Focus Back After 40 If you want a say on our upcoming guests, fill out ⁠this form Stay connected with Tamsen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠How To Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠ from Tamsen  Watch all the episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠  The Tamsen Show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow Dr. Hamdani on Instagram Get Dr. Hamdani's book, Too Sensitive: Rejection, Resilience, and the Science of Feeling Deeply Sponsors: Learn more about your ad choices, click here Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you’re dealing with menopause weight gain, perimenopause symptoms that are taking over your life, bloating after meals you’ve eaten for years, or just trying to figure out what to eat to support your health and nutrition in midlife, this episode is for you.  Andrea Donsky is a nutritionist, seven-time published menopause researcher, and bestselling author of Nourishing Menopause, and she has surveyed more than 5,300 women to find out exactly what is happening to our bodies in perimenopause and menopause, and what nutrition can actually do about it. In this episode, Tamsen and Andrea cover: - Why your body feels like it changed overnight and what is actually happening hormonally - The gut microbiome shift that happens in menopause - Why you’re bloated after meals you’ve loved your whole life - The simple framework you can use today to build the ideal menopause plate - How much protein you actually need - Why fiber is just as important as protein (and how much you actually need per day) - The foods that help with brain fog, including the specific omega-3 sources that support cognition - Foods that trigger hot flashes - The one food group that research now shows can actually reduce vasomotor symptoms - The minerals most women in midlife are deficient in - The non-negotiable supplements Andrea recommends for every woman in perimenopause and menopause - Phantom smells: what they are and why they happen Plus, Andrea shares her own perimenopause story and what she did to address phantom smells and weight gain. If you liked this episode, then you’ll like: The Gut Doctor: How to Boost Energy and Lose Belly Fat For everything mentioned in this episode, click this link If you want a say on our upcoming guests, fill out ⁠this form Stay connected with Tamsen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠How To Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠ from Tamsen  Watch all the episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠  The Tamsen Show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow Andrea on Instagram Get Andrea's book, Nourishing Menopause: Powerful Nutrition and Lifestyle Strategies to Feel Your Best Sponsors: For a limited time, try OneSkin with 15% off using code TAMSEN at oneskin.co/TAMSEN Learn more about your ad choices, click here Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have you ever looked back at a relationship and wondered, How did I not see the red flags sooner? Narcissism and gaslighting aren’t always obvious, and some of the most damaging behaviors can be the easiest to explain away. Dr. Ramani Durvasula, one of the world’s leading experts on narcissism and toxic relationships, joins Tamsen Fadal to break down how narcissistic behavior actually shows up in relationships, why it can be so difficult to recognize, and how repeated manipulation can slowly make someone stop trusting their own instincts. One of the most listened-to conversations on The Tamsen Show, this episode goes deep on the subtle red flags of narcissism, gaslighting, emotional manipulation, dating after divorce, and why even smart, successful, independent women can find themselves trapped in unhealthy relationships. It also explores how perimenopause, menopause, aging, sex, and changes in confidence can be weaponized by a narcissistic partner. In this episode: - The narcissistic red flags that are easiest to miss - What gaslighting actually looks and feels like - Why narcissistic relationships can be so difficult to leave - The warning signs to watch for when dating - How menopause and aging can be weaponized in relationships - Why couples therapy can sometimes make a narcissistic dynamic even more confusing For anyone who has ever been made to feel too sensitive, too emotional, too difficult, or unsure of their own reality, this is a conversation worth hearing. If you liked this conversation, check this out: The 5 Signs You're Dating a Narcissist (I Missed Every One) If you want a say on our upcoming guests, fill out ⁠this form Stay connected with Tamsen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠How To Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠ from Tamsen  Watch all the episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠  The Tamsen Show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow Dr. Ramani on Instagram Get Dr. Ramani's book, It's Not You: Identifying and Healing from Narcissistic People Sponsors: Book your first virtual visit today at https://tr.ee/tts-midi! Learn more about your ad choices, click here Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Making friends as an adult can feel surprisingly hard—especially after divorce, a move, a career change, or any major life transition. In this solo episode of The Tamsen Show, Tamsen shares her personal experience with adult friendship, loneliness, starting over, and how she rebuilt a smaller but much deeper circle of female friendships. In this episode, Tamsen shares 4 practical ways to: - Recognize which friendships are feeding you and which are draining you - Become the kind of friend you want to have - Make new friends as an adult, even when it feels awkward - Build and maintain meaningful friendships when life gets busy Plus, Tamsen shares what the decades-long Harvard Study of Adult Development reveals about the connection between friendship, happiness, health, and longevity, and why finding your people may be one of the most important things you do for yourself. Whether you’re starting over, feeling lonely, or simply realizing your friendships have changed, this episode will help you build the community you want in your next chapter. Want to put what you learned in this episode into action? Download Tamsen's FREE Belly Fat Reset Guide here If you liked this conversation, check this out: If You’re Going Through a Friendship Breakup You Need To Hear This If you want a say on our upcoming guests, fill out ⁠this form Stay connected with Tamsen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠How To Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠ from Tamsen  Watch all the episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠  The Tamsen Show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠  Sponsors: Get 15% off your first order at Blueland.com/TAMSEN! Learn more about your ad choices, click here Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Belly fat in perimenopause and menopause can feel impossible to lose, even when you’re eating well and exercising. So what actually works? In this special episode, Tamsen brings together the best advice from some of The Tamsen Show’s top experts on midlife weight gain, visceral fat, metabolism, hormones, insulin resistance, and GLP-1 medications. From the best exercises for building muscle and losing fat to how much protein and fiber you really need, these experts break down what’s happening to your body in midlife and the changes that can actually make a difference. In this episode, you’ll learn: - Why belly fat increases during perimenopause and menopause - The difference between belly fat and dangerous visceral fat - The best exercises for changing your body composition - How protein, fiber, sleep, stress, and insulin resistance affect weight - Why eating less may actually be working against you - What women should know about GLP-1 medications in midlife Featuring: Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen — Endocrinologist & Obesity Medicine Expert, author of Weightless Dr. Shannon Ritchey, PT, DPT — Physical Therapist & Founder of Evlo Fitness Dr. Amy Shah, MD — Nutrition Expert & bestselling author of Hormone Havoc Dr. Alexandra Sowa, MD — Dual board-certified Internal & Obesity Medicine physician, author of The Ozempic Revolution Everything you’ve been wondering about stubborn belly fat in midlife, all in one episode. If you liked this conversation, check this out: Belly Fat 101: The 5 Simple Habits That Changed Everything If you want a say on our upcoming guests, fill out ⁠this form Stay connected with Tamsen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠How To Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠ from Tamsen  Watch all the episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠  The Tamsen Show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow Dr. Salas-Whalen on Instagram Get Dr. Salas-Whalen's book, Weightless: A Doctor's Guide to GLP-1 Medications, Sustainable Weight Loss, and the Health You Deserve Dr. Ritchey on Instagram Check out Evlo Fitness Follow Dr. Shah on Instagram Get Dr. Shah's book, Hormone Havoc: A Science-Backed Protocol for Perimenopause and Menopause Follow Dr. Sowa on Instagram Get Dr. Sowa's book, The Ozempic Revolution: A Doctor’s Proven Plan for Success to Help You Reverse Obesity, End Yo-Yo Dieting, and Protect Yourself from Disease Sponsors: Get 15% off your first order at Blueland.com/TAMSEN! Learn more about your ad choices, click here Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chrissy Metz is opening up to Tamsen Fadal about one of the biggest decisions she's ever made for her health. After years of living with food noise, struggling with shame around her weight, and wondering why she couldn't "just get it together," the This Is Us star shares why she decided to start a GLP-1 medication, what changed after losing her father to obesity-related complications, and how quieting the constant mental battle with food has transformed her everyday life. In this conversation, Tamsen and Chrissy also explore what it means to reinvent yourself in midlife. They talk about life after This Is Us, stepping onto a Broadway stage, learning to protect your peace, finding confidence through change, and why your next chapter doesn't have to look anything like your last. In this episode, you'll learn: - What "food noise" really feels like and why so many women silently struggle with it - Why Chrissy decided to start a GLP-1 medication after years of hesitation - The unexpected changes she's experienced beyond weight loss - How she found the confidence to reinvent herself after This Is Us - Why it's never too late to start over or pursue a lifelong dream Whether you're curious about GLP-1 medications, navigating your own health journey, or embracing a new season of life, Tamsen and Chrissy's conversation is an honest reminder that taking care of yourself isn't something to feel guilty about, it's something to be proud of. If you liked this conversation, check this out: Jamie Lynn Sigler: How to Forgive Yourself and Rewrite Your Story If you want a say on our upcoming guests, fill out ⁠this form Stay connected with Tamsen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠How To Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠ from Tamsen  Watch all the episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠  The Tamsen Show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠  Get Chrissy's book, This Is Me: Loving the Person You Are Today Follow Chrissy on Instagram Sponsors: Unlock your best hair & skin with @iRestorelaser and HUGE savings on iRESTORE with code TAMSEN at irestore.com/TAMSEN! #irestorepod Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/TAMSEN! #squarepod Machine Washable Rugs, Made Better. For a limited time only, our listeners get 10% off + free shipping at tumbleliving.com/TAMSEN #Tumble #ad Our listeners can buy one pair of glasses and get 20% off any additional pairs at WarbyParker.com/TAMSEN — and using our link helps support the show. #WarbyParker #ad Learn more about your ad choices, click here Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you can't sleep or find that you can't stay asleep, Dr. Chris Winter, a top sleep specialist joins Tamsen to talk about sleep solutions and how to start getting a good night of rest. In this episode, Dr. Chris Winter, one of the country's most sought-after sleep neurologists and author of The Sleep Solution: Why Your Sleep Is Broken and How To Fix It, talks about everything from sleep deprivation and sleep apnea to fragmented sleep, naps, sleep supplements and more. He’s outlining the most practical, actionable tips you can use tonight so that you can wake up tomorrow with more energy and less fatigue. You’ll learn: - If sleep trackers are worth your money - What the science says about mouth taping, tart cherry juice, magnesium, and other health trends - What your sleep says about your overall health - How to incorporate naps without compromising sleep - The science-backed supplements Dr. Chris Winter recommends - The mindset shift to help you overcome sleep anxiety - The single most important thing you can do for your sleep starting tonight - Why retirement is one of the worst things that can happen to your sleep - Sleep apnea risks that almost no one is talking to women about If you feel like you’ve never been able to get your sleep “right”, you need to hear this one. If you liked this conversation, check this out: The Sleep Doctor: The 4 Hormones Wrecking Your Sleep & What to Do About It For everything mentioned in this episode, click this link If you want a say on our upcoming guests, fill out ⁠this form Stay connected with Tamsen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠How To Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠ from Tamsen  Watch all the episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠  The Tamsen Show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠  Get Dr. Winter's book, The Sleep Solution: Why Your Sleep is Broken and How to Fix It Follow Dr. Winter on Instagram Sponsors: Learn more about Ultra Sleep and Ultra Energy at https://www.natrol.com/! Taking care of your health just got easier – start here with Zocdoc: https://www.zocdoc.com/TAMSEN #sponsored Learn more about your ad choices, click here Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Narcissistic relationships, narcissistic behavior, emotional manipulation and relationship red flags can be incredibly difficult to recognize, especially when you're the one living them. In this solo episode, Tamsen Fadal shares the relationship lessons she learned the hard way after years of interviewing leading psychologists and reflecting on her own experiences. She breaks down the subtle signs of narcissistic behavior, why so many smart, successful women get caught in these patterns, how gaslighting and blame-shifting slowly erode your confidence, and the practical tools she now uses to recognize emotionally healthy relationships. In this episode, you'll learn: - The relationship red flags Tamsen wishes she'd recognized sooner - Why narcissistic behavior is often so difficult to spot - How emotional manipulation makes you question yourself - The difference between genuine apologies and blame-shifting - Practical ways to rebuild self-trust and set healthier boundaries If you've ever wondered, How did I not see it? This episode will help you understand why and how to trust yourself again. If you liked this conversation, check this out: What I Wish I Knew at 35: 7 Hard Truths That Changed My Life If you want a say on our upcoming guests, fill out ⁠this form Stay connected with Tamsen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠How To Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠ from Tamsen  Watch all the episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠  The Tamsen Show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠  Sponsors: Use code TAMSEN at jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Gift with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #ad Learn more about your ad choices, click here Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You may have never heard the term mother hunger, but you may know what it feels like. It can show up as apologizing when you did nothing wrong, saying sorry to keep the peace, taking care of everyone else, choosing people who cannot fully show up, or feeling guilty for having needs. In this episode, Tamsen sits down with therapist and bestselling author Kelly McDaniel to explore how the mother-daughter bond can shape the way we love, eat, grieve, and move through relationships. Tamsen also shares her own experience of losing her mother at 20, becoming a caregiver while she was still a teenager, and realizing years later how that loss continued to shape her life. In this episode, you’ll learn: - What mother hunger is and how it can exist even when your mother was physically present. - Why you may keep apologizing, overgiving, or choosing emotionally unavailable people. - How grief, food, attachment, and relationship patterns can be connected. - Why caring for an aging mother can bring up guilt, anger, and resentment. - How to begin giving yourself the care, safety, and guidance you may have missed. If you have ever wondered why you keep saying sorry, why you feel responsible for everyone, or why the same relationship patterns keep repeating, this conversation may help you understand what is underneath. If you liked this conversation, check this out: What No One Tells You About Grief After Losing Your Mother If you want a say on our upcoming guests, fill out ⁠this form Stay connected with Tamsen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠How To Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠ from Tamsen  Watch all the episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠  The Tamsen Show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠  Check out Kelly's website Get Kelly's book, Mother Hunger: How Adult Daughters Can Understand and Heal from Lost Nurturance, Protection, and Guidance Sponsors: Learn more about your ad choices, click here Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There are some lessons you only learn by living them. At 55, Tamsen has spent decades navigating career highs, heartbreak, toxic relationships, friendship shifts, and the unexpected challenges of midlife.  In this episode, she shares the advice she wishes someone had given her at 35: from overcoming negative self-talk and building self-confidence to learning to trust yourself, choose healthier relationships, and stop standing in your own way.  In just 20 minutes, Tamsen shares seven lessons every woman should hear, whether you’re in your 30s, 40s, 50s, or beyond. From relationship red flags and people pleasing to healthy aging, perimenopause, and trusting yourself, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you make better decisions today and avoid learning these lessons the hard way.  In this episode, you’ll learn: - How to stop negative self-talk and build lasting self-confidence - The signs you’ve outgrown a friendship - How to recognize relationship red flags and choose the right partner - Why trusting yourself is one of the most important skills you’ll ever build - The hidden cost of apologizing for your feelings - How to stop taking everything personally - Why your body in midlife reflects the habits you build in your 30s - What every woman should know about healthy aging By the end of this episode, you’ll have a clearer roadmap for navigating your next chapter with more confidence, stronger boundaries, healthier relationships, and the wisdom Tamsen spent decades learning the hard way. If you liked this conversation, check this out:  5 Relationship Red Flags Even Smart Women Ignore If you want a say on our upcoming guests, fill out ⁠this form Stay connected with Tamsen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠How To Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠ from Tamsen  Watch all the episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠  The Tamsen Show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠  Sponsors: Learn more about your ad choices, click here Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you've been wondering why perimenopause and menopause suddenly leave you feeling bloated, struggling with belly fat, or questioning everything you thought you knew about gut health and protein, this episode is for you. Tamsen sits down with nutrition expert and bestselling author Cynthia Thurlow to break down what's really happening in your body and the simple changes that can make a big difference. In this episode, you'll learn: - Why gut health becomes so important during perimenopause and menopause - What's really behind bloating, belly fat, and food sensitivities in midlife - How much protein and fiber you actually need - Whether GLP-1s, supplements, and gut testing are worth it - The simple daily habits that can improve digestion, energy, and overall health Whether you're just starting perimenopause or you've been in menopause for years, this conversation will help you better understand your body and feel more confident about what to do next. If you liked this conversation, check this out: 5 Tools To FINALLY Lose The Belly Fat in Perimenopause For everything mentioned in this episode, click this link If you want a say on our upcoming guests, fill out ⁠this form Stay connected with Tamsen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠How To Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠ from Tamsen  Watch all the episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠  The Tamsen Show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow Cynthia on Instagram Visit Cynthia's website Get Cynthia's book, The Menopause Gut: Balance Your Microbiome to Reclaim Your Health in Midlife and Beyond Sponsors: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Book your first virtual visit today at https://tr.ee/tts-midi! Head over to https://bombas.com/tamsen and use code TAMSEN for 20% off your first purchase! Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Toxic relationship red flags are easy to miss when you're the one living inside them. You can fix your sleep, dial in your protein, do every single thing right as you build your next chapter, and if you're coming home to a partner who quietly drains you, none of it works. Your body keeps the score. This week Tamsen Fadal gets honest about a part of her life she kept quiet for years. Before the podcast she spent years as a matchmaker in New York, watching the same patterns play out across the table from hundreds of women. She's also lived these patterns herself, with controlling men, manipulative men, men who made her smaller. She walks you through five red flags she wants you to see clearly, the kind that hide in plain sight because we talk ourselves into calling a red flag pink. Tamsen is not a therapist. She's a journalist who has lived this, and a former matchmaker who saw it all from the outside. Inside the episode: - Why the silent treatment isn't just annoying, and what it does to your nervous system over years - The partner who can't be a fan of your growth, and the parallel inner life you build to survive it - The single biggest predictor of divorce, according to one of the most respected relationship researchers - How comments about your changing body slowly take you out of your own skin - The control that hides inside "I'm just trying to help," and the one question that tells you which it is Awareness is the first step to anything changing, and your next chapter depends on getting this one right. If you liked this conversation, check this out: The Narcissist Decoder: How Smart Women Get Trapped in Emotional Abuse If you want a say on our upcoming guests, fill out ⁠this form Stay connected with Tamsen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠How To Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠ from Tamsen  Watch all the episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠  The Tamsen Show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠  Sponsors: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code TAMSEN at https://www.oneskin.co/TAMSEN #oneskinpod #ad Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you’ve ever wondered why grief from a mother's death doesn't follow the timeline the world expects, why it surges at 51 when you pass the age your mother died, why menopause brings a wave of loss that has nothing to do with hormones, or why you still don't know how to answer "I'm sorry" decades later, this episode is the one you've been waiting for. Tamsen Fadal lost her mother at 20. For nearly 30 years she didn't talk about it. Hope Edelman lost her mother at 17, couldn't find a single book written for young women who'd gone through the same thing, and eventually wrote it herself. That book, Motherless Daughters, has now reached millions of readers and sparked decades of retreats, support groups, and communities built around the specific kind of grief that never goes away. In this episode, you'll learn: - Why your age at the time of loss is the most defining factor in how mother loss shapes you - What "new old grief" is, and why it floods back the moment you become a mother yourself - Why grief that looked like getting a tattoo, changing your friend group, or throwing yourself into work is still grief - The difference between guilt and regret, and why so many daughters are carrying the wrong one - What "crossing the silent threshold" means when you outlive your mother's age - Why the five stages of grief were never designed for the people left behind - How to rebuild a relationship with your mother's memory even decades after her death - Why women in their 50s are showing up to grief retreats for the first time and feeling relief they haven't felt in 30 years - What perceived vulnerability looks like, and why it drives behaviors people around you can't understand If you like this episode, then you will love: What I've Learned After 35 Years Without My Mom If you want a say on our upcoming guests, fill out this form Stay connected with Tamsen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠How To Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠ from Tamsen  Watch all the episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠  The Tamsen Show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow Hope on Instagram Get Hope's book, Motherless Daughters: The Legacy of Loss Learn more about Hope's retreats Sponsors: Make the switch today! Get 15% off your first order by going to Blueland.com/TAMSEN! Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you’ve ever wondered what estrogen actually does, or whether hormone therapy (HRT) is right for you, this episode is for you. During perimenopause and menopause, falling estrogen levels can contribute to brain fog, hot flashes, night sweats, joint pain, sleep problems, mood changes, and even long-term bone health. Yet most women are never told how one hormone can affect nearly every system in the body. This episode is part of Tamsen’s series breaking down the biggest topics from her New York Times bestselling book, How to Menopause, one conversation at a time. This week, it’s estrogen. In just 20 minutes, Tamsen takes everything she’s learned from interviewing the world’s leading menopause doctors and hormone experts and breaks it down into simple, easy-to-understand language. No confusing medical jargon. No overwhelm. Just the information you need to understand your options and make the best decisions for your own health. Inside the episode: - What estrogen actually does in your body - Why estradiol changes during perimenopause and menopause - How hormone therapy (HRT) can help relieve menopause symptoms - The truth about the Women’s Health Initiative study - Who is a candidate for hormone therapy and who shouldn’t take it - The differences between estrogen patches, gels, sprays, pills, and vaginal estrogen - What to do if you’re affected by the estrogen patch shortage - How long you can safely stay on hormone therapy - The questions every woman should ask before starting HRT Whether you’re considering hormone therapy for the first time or simply trying to understand what’s happening to your body, this episode will give you the knowledge and confidence to have a more informed conversation with your healthcare provider. Download my FREE symptom tracker here Download my FREE Hormone Therapy 101 guide here If you liked this conversation, check out the rest of the How To Menopause series: ⁠⁠Estrogen Down There 101: Here's Everything You Need to Know⁠⁠ ⁠Testosterone 101: Everything You Need to Know in 20 Minutes⁠⁠ ⁠Relationships 101: Is It Him or Is It Menopause? Here's How to Tell⁠ ⁠Perimenopause 101: The Symptoms, Tests & Fixes No One Tells You About⁠ Alcohol 101: Belly Fat, Bad Sleep and the Long-Term Cost of Drinking Anxiety 101: What I Wish I Knew Before I Hit Perimenopause + How I Got My Life Back Progesterone 101: The Hormone Behind Your 3am Wake-Ups, Your Anxiety & Your Worst PMS Belly Fat 101: The 5 Simple Habits That Changed Everything Coming up: Mental Health and more! Stay connected with Tamsen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How To Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from Tamsen  Watch all the episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  The Tamsen Show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Sponsors: Head over to https://bombas.com/tamsen and use code TAMSEN for 20% off your first purchase! Unlock your best hair & skin with @iRestorelaser and HUGE savings on iRESTORE with code TAMSEN at irestore.com/TAMSEN! #irestorepod Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you're thinking about egg freezing, IVF, fertility decline, perimenopause, or reproductive health, this is the conversation you need to hear before meeting with your doctor. In this episode of The Tamsen Show, Tamsen Fadal sits down with Dr. Jamie Grifo, Director of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at NYU Langone. Dr. Grifo helped modernize IVF as we know it, launched NYU's egg freezing program in 1999, and has spent 40 years giving women the science they were never taught. Today, he's sharing everything you need to know about your fertility timeline, your hormone shifts, and how to make decisions that are right for you. You'll learn: - Why your chance of getting pregnant at 40 is 2-3% a month, not 20% - The age fertility actually starts to decline (it's earlier than you think) - The 3 fertility tests every woman should know: FSH, estradiol, and AMH - What a low AMH really means (and what it doesn't) - Egg freezing vs. embryo freezing: Which is right for you? - Why 40% of infertility is male factor, yet women still blame themselves - What endometriosis and PCOS mean for your fertility - Why postpartum and perimenopause symptoms are so often confused - How GLP-1 medications may improve fertility and why they're leading to "Ozempic babies" - The biggest emotional difference between freezing your eggs early and going through IVF later If you or someone you love has been carrying questions about fertility, this is the conversation that finally answers them. If you like this episode, then you will love: The Fertility Expert: Egg Freezing, IVF, and Supplements Explained Follow Dr. Grifo on Instagram Stay connected with Tamsen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How To Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from Tamsen  Watch all the episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  The Tamsen Show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Sponsors: Taking care of your health just got easier – start here with Zocdoc: https://zocdoc.com/TAMSEN #sponsored Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/tamsen! #squarepod Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you've been struggling with menopause belly fat or perimenopause weight gain, despite eating well and exercising, you're not alone. Hormone changes affect your metabolism, muscle mass, stress hormones, and even your gut health, making it much harder to lose weight the way you used to. The good news is there are science-backed ways to work with your body instead of against it. This episode is part of Tamsen's series breaking down the biggest topics from her New York Times bestselling book, How to Menopause, one conversation at a time. This week, it's belly fat. Tamsen shares what finally worked after interviewing leading experts in menopause, nutrition, endocrinology, and longevity, and why the answer isn't eating less or doing more cardio. Inside the episode: - Why estrogen changes where your body stores fat - The protein and fiber goals that support muscle and metabolism - Why strength training beats more cardio in midlife - How cortisol, sleep, and chronic stress keep belly fat hanging around - The connection between gut health, inflammation, and weight gain - Why drinking less alcohol made such a noticeable difference - The five habits that helped Tamsen feel stronger, healthier, and more confident If you're tired of doing everything "right" and still not seeing results, this episode will help you understand why your body changed and what to do next. If you liked this conversation, check out the rest of the How To Menopause series: ⁠⁠Estrogen Down There 101: Here's Everything You Need to Know⁠⁠ ⁠Testosterone 101: Everything You Need to Know in 20 Minutes⁠⁠ ⁠Relationships 101: Is It Him or Is It Menopause? Here's How to Tell⁠ ⁠Perimenopause 101: The Symptoms, Tests & Fixes No One Tells You About⁠ Alcohol 101: Belly Fat, Bad Sleep and the Long-Term Cost of Drinking Anxiety 101: What I Wish I Knew Before I Hit Perimenopause + How I Got My Life Back Progesterone 101: The Hormone Behind Your 3am Wake-Ups, Your Anxiety & Your Worst PMS Coming up: Mental Health, Estrogen 101 and more! Get Tamsen’s recipe for her Hot Girl Menopause Smoothie here Get Tamsen’s free hormone therapy guide If you liked this episode, listen to Exhausted, Gaining Weight, and Feeling Off? THIS Is What’s Happening Stay connected with Tamsen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How To Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from Tamsen  Watch all the episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  The Tamsen Show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Sponsors: Head over to https://bombas.com/tamsen and use code TAMSEN for 20% off your first purchase! Use code TAMSEN at jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Gift with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #a Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/tamsen! #squarepod Our listeners can buy one pair of glasses and get 20% off any additional pairs at WarbyParker.com/TAMSEN — and using our link helps support the show. #WarbyParker #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you're in perimenopause or menopause, you've probably noticed your body changing in ways no one prepared you for. Dr. Vonda Wright spoke with Tamsen about why you may be losing muscle despite working out. And why your bone density is declining. Maybe you're wondering if hormone therapy is right for you, or why your workouts aren't giving you the same results they used to. The truth is, women don't age like men, and understanding that changes everything. That's why Tamsen Fadal invited renowned orthopedic surgeon and longevity expert Dr. Vonda Wright to The Tamsen Show. Dr. Wright explains the science behind healthy aging, strength training, muscle mass, osteoporosis, mobility, protein, and longevity, and why building strength today is one of the most important things you can do to protect your future. We cover: - Why menopause is more like a second adolescence than a slow decline - The truth about estrogen, progesterone, and hormone therapy (HRT) - Why muscle mass is one of the strongest predictors of longevity - How to improve bone density and reduce your risk of osteoporosis - Why women should prioritize strength training instead of endless cardio - How much protein women actually need to build muscle - Why walking after your biggest meal can improve metabolism and blood sugar - The simple tests, including grip strength and VO₂ max, that predict how well you'll age - Why frozen shoulder, brain fog, and joint pain become so common during menopause - The biggest fitness mistakes women over 40 are still making Whether you're in your 30s preparing for perimenopause or already navigating menopause, this conversation will change the way you think about longevity, mobility, strength, and what it really means to age with power instead of frailty. For everything mentioned in this episode, click this link Get Vonda's book, Unbreakable: Grow Strong. Live Long. Age with Power: https://www.amazon.com/Unbreakable-Womans-Guide-Aging-Power/dp/0593736583 Follow Vonda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright More from The Tamsen Show: If you liked this conversation, check this out: The Foot Doctor: What Your Feet Reveal About How Long You'll Live Stay connected with Tamsen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How To Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from Tamsen  Watch all the episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  The Tamsen Show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Sponsors: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Unlock your best hair & skin with @iRestorelaser and HUGE savings on iRESTORE with code TAMSEN at https://www.irestorelaser.com/TAMSEN! #irestorepod #ad Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You wake up at 3 a.m. with your heart racing, and you cannot figure out why. The anxiety out of nowhere, the PMS that got worse. It may trace back to one hormone that started leaving your body years before your first hot flash. This episode is part of Tamsen Fadal’s series breaking down the topics from her New York Times bestselling book How to Menopause, one conversation at a time. This week it's progesterone. Tamsen starts with a confession: her doctor prescribed it, and it sat in her medicine cabinet so long the pills congealed into a brick. She never took one, because nobody ever told her what progesterone was or why she needed it. So she spent a year struggling with the exact symptoms it would have helped. She's not a doctor. She's a journalist who has lived this, breaking down what the leading menopause doctors she's interviewed have taught her, so you can take it to your own doctor. Inside the episode: - Why progesterone is one of the first hormones to drop, often years before anything else feels off - The brain receptor that explains your 3 a.m. wake-ups - Why it's non-negotiable if you still have your uterus and you're taking estrogen - The straight answer on progesterone and breast cancer, and why the study that scared everyone doesn't tell the whole story - Body identical vs. synthetic, plus the exact words to use with your doctor - The one side effect that means you call your doctor instead of quitting You deserve to understand what's going into your body and why. FREE RESOURCE: Get the free Hormone Therapy 101 guide If you liked this conversation, check this out: The #1 Sleep Expert Reveals What’s Ruining Your Sleep And, if you liked this conversation, check out the rest of the How To Menopause series: ⁠⁠Estrogen Down There 101: Here's Everything You Need to Know⁠⁠ ⁠Testosterone 101: Everything You Need to Know in 20 Minutes⁠⁠ ⁠Relationships 101: Is It Him or Is It Menopause? Here's How to Tell⁠ ⁠Perimenopause 101: The Symptoms, Tests & Fixes No One Tells You About⁠ Alcohol 101: Belly Fat, Bad Sleep and the Long-Term Cost of Drinking Anxiety 101: What I Wish I Knew Before I Hit Perimenopause + How I Got My Life Back Stay connected with Tamsen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠How To Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠ from Tamsen  Watch all the episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠  The Tamsen Show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠  Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The sleep doctor is in! If you're in perimenopause or menopause, sleep has probably become something you think about all the time. Falling asleep, staying asleep, waking up at 3am, feeling exhausted, waking up anxious even when you did fall asleep. Perimenopause sleep disruption and menopause insomnia are real, they are hormonal, and they are not your fault. The nights can feel endless. That's why Tamsen Fadal invited Dr. Andrea Matsumura on The Tamsen Show. A board-certified sleep medicine physician, menopause expert, and creator of the D.R.E.A.M. Sleep Method, Dr. Matsumura breaks down exactly what is happening in the body when sleep falls apart in midlife and gives you the tools to get better sleep in perimenopause starting tonight. We cover: - Why waking up at 3am is a cortisol event, not an anxiety problem, and what to do when it happens - The sleep apnea statistic that will stop you cold: up to 90% of women in midlife who have it don't know, because they don't look like the textbook patient - What melatonin actually is, why taking it at bedtime is usually the wrong move, and what happens to production by age 50 - How alcohol is disrupting your REM sleep, and why one glass hits completely differently now - The D.R.E.A.M. Method: the five-part framework Dr. Matsumura built because treating one thing at a time only ever gets women halfway there - The ferritin level behind restless legs that most providers aren't checking - Why getting out of bed at 3am is the right call, even though it feels like the worst one - How every additional 15 minutes of sleep compounds into something significant over time This episode will help you get your sleep back on track because it’s the foundation of everything. When your sleep goes, it starts to unravel the rest of your life. Check out Andrea’s essentials If you liked this conversation, check this out: How to Finally Get to Sleep in Menopause Stay connected with Tamsen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠How To Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠ from Tamsen  Watch all the episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠  Sponsors: Sign up for your $1 per month trial today at ⁠https://www.shopify.com/tamsen! Get 15% off OneSkin with the code TAMSEN at ⁠https://www.oneskin.co/TAMSEN ⁠#oneskinpod⁠ ⁠#ad Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have you ever stood in front of a full closet, said “I have nothing to wear,” and reached for the same safe outfit one more time? You are not alone, and it is not really about the clothes. Tamsen’s viral closet clean out started as a simple declutter and spiraled into one of the most transformative things she has done in midlife, pulling in everything she had been avoiding about who she is now and the body she is in today. In this deeply personal solo episode, Tamsen shares why she really did it and what she learned once she stopped negotiating with herself in front of the mirror. You’ll learn: - How to make a fast yes-or-no call on every piece without talking yourself back into it - Why you get stuck doing this alone, and exactly who to bring into the room with you - How to spot the clothes you are keeping out of grief instead of love - Why holding onto clothes in multiple sizes quietly works against you every morning - How to tell the difference between what is weighing you down and what is holding you up This is the episode that will make you finally open the door you have been avoiding. The woman on the other side of that closet is already there, waiting for you to make room for her. Download the Your Free Closet Glow Up Guide here For all the tools Tamsen uses in her closet organization, click here If you liked this conversation, check this out: Stacy London: Reinvent Yourself (and Your Style) in Midlife Stay connected with Tamsen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠How To Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠ from Tamsen  Watch all the episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠  The Tamsen Show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠  Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Managing menopause and perimenopause symptoms is hard enough without a supplement market flooded with products promising to fix hair loss, trouble sleeping, hot flashes, mood fluctuations, skin changes, and so much more. It can feel impossible to know what actually helps and what is just a waste of money. Today's guest on The Tamsen Show, Phil Cowley, has spent 22+ years behind a pharmacy counter watching people walk in confused, overwhelmed, and chronically under-informed. He has seen firsthand which treatments work, which are a waste of money, and what the medical system has been getting wrong about hormones since 2002. Now he is joining Tamsen Fadal to tell the truth that women deserved to hear decades ago. In this episode, Tamsen and Phil cover: - The three supplements worth actually spending money on in midlife and why they will not break the bank - Why anxiety is a depletion of something, not an excess, and what that means for how you treat it - What the 2002 Women's Health Initiative got wrong and why women who came off hormone therapy die younger than those who stayed on it - The real reason your body odor changes in menopause, what is happening at a bacterial level, and exactly how to fix it - Why hair loss in menopause is never one problem and why treating only one cause never works - Why losing lean muscle mass is the single strongest predictor of early death and what to do about it - The $7 estrogen alternative your pharmacist already knows about - Why caffeine does not give you energy, it just hides that you are out of it - The one question to ask your pharmacist that most people never think to ask - Generic versus name brand medications and the manufacturer variance that could be affecting your results This episode is full of answers to questions most women have never thought to ask, but absolutely need to know. You can find everything Phil mentioned in this podcast here! Follow Phil on Instagram Follow Phil on TikTok If you liked this, check this out: The #1 Hair Loss Doctor: The Truth About Minoxidil, Supplements + Hormones Stay connected with Tamsen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠How To Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠ from Tamsen  Watch all the episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠  The Tamsen Show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠  Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Menopause anxiety and mood changes can creep up so slowly you don't even notice. You're avoiding things you used to do, snapping at people you love, waking at 3 a.m. with your heart racing. It's not in your head, and it often starts years before a single hot flash. This episode is part of Tamsen's series breaking down the topics from her New York Times bestselling book How to Menopause, one conversation at a time. This week it's anxiety and mood. Tamsen starts with the moment she caught herself avoiding driving in LA, a city she used to drive without a second thought. When she posted about it, the floodgates opened. She breaks down what the top doctors she's interviewed have taught her about why this happens and what actually helps, including the hormonal piece almost every doctor skips. She's not a doctor. She's a journalist who has lived this, including a panic attack on a live news set that started her down this whole path. Inside the episode: - The two hormones behind your mood, and why the calming one disappears first - Why anxiety here so often shows up as avoidance or rage instead of obvious panic - The reason so many women get handed an antidepressant before anyone checks their hormones - What actually helps, from body identical progesterone to the therapy approaches with real evidence behind them - How Tamsen got back behind the wheel, and why facing the fear gradually breaks the loop - The single shift that helped her more than any pill The first step is recognizing this has a name and you're not making it up. If you like this episode, then you will love: The 4 Tools That Rebuild Your Confidence Fast If you liked this conversation, check out the rest of the How To Menopause series: ⁠⁠Estrogen Down There 101: Here's Everything You Need to Know⁠⁠ ⁠Testosterone 101: Everything You Need to Know in 20 Minutes⁠⁠ ⁠Relationships 101: Is It Him or Is It Menopause? Here's How to Tell⁠ ⁠Perimenopause 101: The Symptoms, Tests & Fixes No One Tells You About⁠ Alcohol 101: Belly Fat, Bad Sleep and the Long-Term Cost of Drinking Coming up: Anxiety, Mental Health, Estrogen 101 and more! Stay connected with Tamsen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠How To Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠ from Tamsen  Watch all the episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠  The Tamsen Show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠  Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. If you’re struggling, you don’t have to do it alone. In the US, call or text 988 anytime to reach the Crisis Lifeline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is a conversation we should have had decades ago, because we're talking about a part of women's health that's been overlooked for too long: heart health. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women, but most don't even know it. In this episode, Tamsen Fadal sits down with cardiologist and Chief Medical Correspondent for ABC News, Dr. Tara Narula to break down how cardiovascular disease develops in women, why heart attack symptoms look different than they do in men, and the cardiac risk screening tools (including the calcium score and the Lp(a) test) that could save your life. Tamsen and Dr. Narula discuss: - Why heart disease risk builds earlier than most women think, and the life stages where it quietly accelerates - The calcium score test that tells you exactly how much plaque is in your arteries - The Lp(a) blood test that 1 in 5 women have elevated, is not controlled by diet or exercise, and almost nobody knows to ask for - Why women are regularly sent home from emergency rooms with chest pain and told it is anxiety - How pregnancy complications like preeclampsia and gestational diabetes predict future cardiac risk - What GLP-1 medications are actually doing for the heart beyond weight loss - The PREVENT calculator you can run online today to see your 10 and 30 year cardiovascular risk - What the research actually says about hormone replacement therapy and heart health - Why resilience after a cardiac diagnosis is not about going back to who you were Plus, Tamsen explains why heart disease was never on her radar, and what Dr. Narula told her in this conversation that she wishes someone had said years ago. Resources mentioned in this episode: PREVENT Risk Calculator Centrum Silver: here and here Follow Dr. Narula on Instagram‍ Follow Dr. Narula on Facebook If you liked this conversation, check this out: The Menopause Heart Doctor Reveals the 3 Warning Signs Doctors Dismiss with Dr. Jayne Morgan Find all The Tamsen Show expert picks here Stop putting off those doctor's appointments! Go to https://www.zocdoc.com/TAMSEN to find and instantly book a doctor you love today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Stay connected with Tamsen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠How To Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠ from Tamsen  Watch all the episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠  The Tamsen Show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠  Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One glass of wine at dinner. That's all it takes now to wreck your sleep, spike your anxiety, and leave you feeling like garbage for two days. It's not in your head, and it's not about willpower. Your body processes alcohol completely differently now, and almost nobody has explained that to you. This episode is part of Tamsen's series breaking down the topics from her New York Times bestselling book How to Menopause, one conversation at a time. This week it's alcohol, and Tamsen gets honest about her own relationship with it. She was never a big drinker, but a habit crept in over the years, and after the pandemic she realized one glass she didn't even really want was quietly costing her sleep, workouts, mood, and how she felt in her own skin. She has not quit drinking, and she's not telling you to. She's breaking down what the leading doctors she's interviewed have taught her about what alcohol actually does to your body in midlife, so you can decide for yourself. Inside the episode: - The real reason one glass at 48 hits like five did at 32, and why you're essentially still drinking it the next morning - What's happening in your body at 3 a.m. when your eyes pop open with your heart racing - The hidden connection between alcohol and hot flashes, belly fat, and that next-day anxiety you haven't been linking to your Friday night wine - What every doctor in the studio has told Tamsen about alcohol and breast cancer risk, and why this one is actually within your control - The single question that changed Tamsen's drinking: what are you actually reaching for? -Word-for-word scripts for the social pressure, the pushy friend, and the partner conversation - Why tracking your drinks for one month with zero judgment might change everything You don't have to quit. You don't have to call yourself anything. But if your body has been trying to tell you something, this episode will help you finally hear it. If you liked this conversation, check this out: How to Eat to Curb Alcohol Cravings If you liked this conversation, check out the rest of the How To Menopause series: ⁠⁠Estrogen Down There 101: Here's Everything You Need to Know⁠⁠ ⁠Testosterone 101: Everything You Need to Know in 20 Minutes⁠⁠ ⁠Relationships 101: Is It Him or Is It Menopause? Here's How to Tell⁠ ⁠Perimenopause 101: The Symptoms, Tests & Fixes No One Tells You About⁠ Coming up: Anxiety, Mental Health, Estrogen 101 and more! Stay connected with Tamsen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠How To Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠ from Tamsen  Watch all the episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠  The Tamsen Show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠  Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Melinda French Gates joins Tamsen with a major announcement, a huge new donation toward women’s midlife and menopause care, and she’s making it right here on The Tamsen Show.  Melinda has pledged $2 billion to women and families in her lifetime, and this new commitment expands her women’s health work into menopause for the first time. In this episode she breaks down what the funding means for perimenopause and menopause care, why so many women get dismissed by their doctors, and how she plans to fix it, starting with the people we turn to first: our doctors. Right now only about a third of OBGYNs are trained in menopause. Less than one percent of aging research even looks at it. Melinda is putting real money and her name behind changing that, and this conversation is about what that shift will mean for you, your friends, your daughters, and the generations coming up behind us. We also cover: - Why the funding goes toward training doctors instead of going straight to women - Why it took Melinda three doctors to get the right care, even with every resource available to her - The bone health and cardiovascular risks no one warns you about - How menopause could have its own Susan G. Komen moment - What she learned about navigating big transitions and building your next chapter - The daily non-negotiables and decades-long friendships that keep her grounded Melinda’s latest book, The Next Day, is a must-read on navigating life’s biggest transitions. You can find it here If you like this episode, then you will love: Perimenopause 101: The Symptoms, Tests & Fixes No One Tells You About Follow Melinda on ⁠Facebook⁠ Follow Melinda on ⁠Instagram Stay connected with Tamsen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠How To Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠ from Tamsen  Watch all the episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠  The Tamsen Show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠  This show is sponsored by Midi Health. Visit https://tr.ee/tts-midi today to book your personalized, insurance-covered virtual visit. Midi. The Care Women Deserve. Go to https://www.leesa.com/ for 25% off select mattresses PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code TAMSEN. Support our show and let them know we sent you after checkout! Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Most of what you've heard about hormone balance, perimenopause symptoms, and hormone therapy online is wrong. That misunderstanding is costing women years of unnecessary suffering through puberty, pregnancy, and menopause stages when effective solutions like testosterone for women already exist and can make a real difference. Endocrinologist Dr. Gillian Goddard is joining Tamsen Fadal on The Tamsen Show to cut through the noise and explain how your hormonal system actually works and what to do when it feels like it isn't. She breaks down the feedback loop mechanism that keeps your hormones self-regulating, why that process is far more dynamic than any "hormone optimization" trend on social media, and what happens when those loops are disrupted at key life transitions. In this episode, Tamsen and Dr. Goddard cover: - What a hormone actually is, and why the feedback loop model changes everything - The thyroid-immune system connection and why puberty, pregnancy, and perimenopause are your highest-risk windows for thyroid disease - The late reproductive stage: the perimenopause phase most doctors miss, and why it matters - HRT vs. birth control for perimenopausal symptoms, and why the right answer depends on where you are in your reproductive stage - Testosterone for women: what the science actually shows (and what it doesn't yet) - How to talk to your doctor about perimenopause, hormone therapy, and getting your symptoms taken seriously If you've ever left a doctor's office dismissed because your periods were still regular but you knew something was off, this episode is for you. The late reproductive stage affects roughly 50% of women between ages 37 and 45, and most women have never heard of it. Dr. Goddard's message is clear: you don't need to suffer. Whether you're navigating your first period or your last, your symptoms are valid and they can be addressed. If you liked this conversation, check out the rest of the How To Menopause series: ⁠⁠Estrogen Down There 101: Here's Everything You Need to Know⁠⁠ ⁠Testosterone 101: Everything You Need to Know in 20 Minutes⁠⁠ ⁠Relationships 101: Is It Him or Is It Menopause? Here's How to Tell⁠ ⁠Perimenopause 101: The Symptoms, Tests & Fixes No One Tells You About⁠ Stay connected with Tamsen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠How To Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠ from Tamsen  Watch all the episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠  The Tamsen Show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠  Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shannon Elizabeth was the it girl of the early 2000s... American Pie, Scary Movie, Love Actually, That 70s Show. What we didn't know was how much Shannon was carrying underneath all of it. In this personal and unfiltered episode, Tamsen sits down with her cousin Shannon Elizabeth, for the first time with a microphone between them. They grew up together at their grandmother's house. They went through their divorces around the same time. They have been each other's people through all of it. And this conversation goes places neither of them planned. Shannon gets honest about what it was actually like being swept up in the entertainment machine at 25 and moving so fast through the biggest moments of her career that she barely lived any of them. Now in her 50s, she talks about the announcement that got everyone talking, joining OnlyFans, and the real reason she is doing it now after years of watching creator culture build around her and staying on the sidelines. She wasn't in a good place for a long time and she didn't want to fake it. Now she is and she is ready to be seen. You'll hear: - What it was actually like being Nadia from American Pie and the parts of that chapter Shannon almost doesn't remember - Why she built walls so high that even the people who loved her couldn't get through them and what finally made her put them down - How going through divorce at the same time brought Tamsen and Shannon closer than they had ever been - Why she is finally ready to share her real life publicly after years of saying no to creator culture - What her 50s feel like compared to every decade that came before - Why losing her dad changed how she understands community and family This one feels like sitting on a couch with two old friends finally saying the things they have been meaning to say. Because that is exactly what it is. Shop the products Shannon mentioned here Learn more about Shannon’s foundation Check out Shannon’s charity poker event Follow Shannon on Instagram If you liked this conversation, check this out: Jamie Lynn Sigler: How to Forgive Yourself and Rewrite Your Story Stay connected with Tamsen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠How To Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠ from Tamsen  Watch all the episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠  The Tamsen Show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Kachava: Code TAMSEN for 15% off your order ⁠https://www.kachava.com Currentbody: Code TAMSENCB for 10% off ⁠https://go.shopmy.us/p-54389490 Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This conversation is for the woman who wants to make sure she is doing the right things for her health today so she can live longer, stronger, and more confidently well into her 80s and beyond. You'll learn the most effective strength training regimen, how to combat muscle loss in perimenopause and menopause, falls prevention techniques, and how to finally heal from chronic injuries like back pain and frozen shoulder. In this episode, Tamsen Fadal sits down with physiotherapist and best-selling author Will Harlow to explain the science of how muscle, bone, and joints change with age, what is actually driving those changes, and the specific, evidence-based protocols that reverse them. Will shares a precise, actionable framework for building strength, preserving mobility, and protecting skeletal health without spending hours in the gym. Will and Tamsen discuss: - Why muscle loss and strength loss in women starts at 30, not 50, and what that means for the choices you are making right now - The 3-2-1 method for building strength - The four pillars of independence - Why the pain going away does not mean the problem is fixed - The rule for finally breaking the cycle of recurring injuries in women over 50 - Why perimenopause and menopause make women more vulnerable to frozen shoulder (and what to do about it) - How to build balance and prevent falls - The one form of exercise that can transform your health - What a realistic strength training and mobility week looks like Plus, Tamsen opens up about her own recurring back injury, her experience with frozen shoulder, and what Will told her that she wishes someone had said two years ago. If you liked this conversation, check this out The Muscle Episode: Get Stronger, Look Better & Reverse Your Biological Age and How Getting Stronger as You Age Can Change Everything Stay connected with Tamsen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠How To Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠ from Tamsen  Watch all the episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠  The Tamsen Show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠  This show is sponsored by Midi Health. Visit https://tr.ee/tts-midi today to book your personalized, insurance-covered virtual visit. Midi. The Care Women Deserve. Sign up for your $1 per month trial today at https://www.shopify.com/tamsen! Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the next 20 minutes, you are going to understand something that nobody told you. And once you do, nothing about the last few years is going to feel random anymore. Tamsen went through perimenopause completely alone. No one explained what was happening. No TikTok full of women going through the same thing. No doctor proactively connecting the dots. Just a message in her patient portal that said, “In menopause, any questions?” That was it. In this honest and personal episode, Tamsen shares the five things she wishes she had known, from why the belly fat was never her fault to why she was Googling dementia symptoms in a bathroom stall during the evening news, to the one thing that took her years to unlearn about hormone therapy that she thinks about every single day. You'll learn: - Why the belly fat and bloating were not your fault and what is actually behind them - How perimenopause changed every relationship in Tamsen's life before she even understood what was happening= - Why the psychological symptoms hit before the physical ones and what that means for the anxiety, irritability, and brain fog you may be feeling right now - The truth about the 2002 Women's Health Initiative study and why it kept millions of women from accessing tools that could have helped them - Why testosterone almost never comes up in the first conversation and why Tamsen thinks it should - What to do if your doctor has dismissed your symptoms or never brought up the perimenopause conversation at all - If you have ever felt like you were falling apart in slow motion and no one could see it, including yourself, this episode is for you. Download Tamsen's FREE ⁠How to Perimenopause guide! If you liked this conversation, check out the rest of the How To Menopause series: Estrogen Down There 101: Here's Everything You Need to Know Testosterone 101: Everything You Need to Know in 20 Minutes Relationships 101: Is It Him or Is It Menopause? Here's How to Tell Alcohol 101: Belly Fat, Bad Sleep and the Long-Term Cost of Drinking Coming up: Anxiety, Mental Health, Estrogen 101 and more! Stay connected with Tamsen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠How To Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠ from Tamsen  Watch all the episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠  The Tamsen Show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠  Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Courtney Conley, leading foot health specialist and author of Walk, joins The Tamsen Show to talk about the one part of your body that's been quietly running your life. You've been strength training. You've been paying attention to your hormones, your sleep, your pelvic floor. But have you looked at your feet lately? One in three people over 45 have foot pain, and most of them don't connect it to their back pain, their balance issues, or their cognitive health. Scientists now call walking speed the sixth vital sign. How fast you move, and whether you can pick up your pace, can predict dementia up to seven years before diagnosis. Courtney Conley has spent her career studying what happens from the ground up. She was a ballet dancer who developed bunions and stress fractures young, couldn't find answers, went to school, and built a practice around helping women get strong below the knee. In this episode, she explains what happens when we wear the wrong shoe and teaches you practical ways to start taking your foot health seriously so you can live a longer, healthier, and happier life. In this conversation, you'll learn: - Why one in three women over 45 have foot pain and what's actually causing it - How years of wearing heels shortens your calf and locks your ankle and why that's behind more back pain than you'd think - Why gait speed is the sixth vital sign - What slow walking speed can predict - How menopause and perimenopause change the structure of your foot and what to do about it - The connection between your pelvic floor and your big toe - Why the most cushioned shoe in your closet may be making your balance worse - The washcloth drill you can do today to reduce your risk of falling - What flip flops are actually doing to your toes while you walk - How many steps a day you should be walking - The research on walking speed and cancer risk - Which shoe brands actually respect the anatomy of your foot Shop Dr. Conley’s recommendations here You’ll never walk the same after listening to this episode. If you liked this conversation, check this out: The #1 Longevity Doctor: How Women Can Burn Fat, Build Muscle & Age Strong and How Getting Stronger as You Age Can Change Everything with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Stay connected with Tamsen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠How To Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠ from Tamsen  Watch all the episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠  The Tamsen Show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠  This show is sponsored by Midi Health. Visit https://tr.ee/tts-midi today to book your personalized, insurance-covered virtual visit. Midi. The Care Women Deserve. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Unlock your best hair & skin with @iRestorelaser and HUGE savings on iRESTORE with code TAMSEN at https://www.irestorelaser.com/TAMSEN! #irestorepod Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices