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. 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% o? 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% o? 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

Struggling with sleep anxiety, insomnia, or wondering if you?ll ever be able to follow the perfect sleep routine? This conversation is for you. 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, is joining Tamsen Fadal to talk 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://joinmidi.com/tamsen! 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

This one is for all the women out there who lost their mothers. 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 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 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 VO? 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://joinmidi.com/tamsen 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 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://joinmidi.com/TAMSEN 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://joinmidi.com/TAMSEN 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

What if it?s not too late to do the thing you always wanted to do? At 56 years old, Rita Wilson decided to find out, and the woman she became on the other side of that decision is the one she sits down with Tamsen to talk about today on The Tamsen Show. For decades, Rita built one of the most respected careers in Hollywood as an actress and producer behind some of the biggest films of our generation. Then, in her 50s, she walked into a recording studio and started writing her own music for the first time in her life. She is now 69 years old, six studio albums in, currently on tour with her newest and most personal record yet, Sound of a Woman. If you have ever wondered if it?s too late to start over, this conversation is for you. In this episode, you?ll learn: - The one question to ask yourself to find your purpose - How Rita started a music career at 56, and what it taught her about the lies we tell ourselves about aging - Why sharing a bathroom with her husband (Tom Hanks) is the secret to their long-lasting marriage - What changed when she stopped trying to be the good girl her parents raised her to be - The questions she wishes she would have asked her mother, and what Tamsen wishes she had asked hers - How a cancer diagnosis impacted Rita?s mental health, and the one form of therapy that helped her stop spiraling Plus, Tamsen opens up in this episode in a way she rarely does, sharing what she dreamed of being as a little girl and reflects on her relationship with her mother. Listen to Rita?s new album! See Rita on tour 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://joinmidi.com/TAMSEN today to book your personalized, insurance-covered virtual visit. Midi. The Care Women Deserve. Stop putting off those doctor's appointments! Go to https://www.zocdoc.com/TAMSEN to find and instantly book a doctor you love today! 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

Jamie Lynn Sigler is an award-winning actress best known for her role as Meadow Soprano on The Sopranos, as well as author and co-host of the MeSsy podcast with Christina Applegate. Today, Jamie is encouraging you to stop hiding the heaviest parts of yourself. In a radically honest conversation with Tamsen Fadal, she speaks vulnerably about her experience privately navigating a multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnosis, the marriage that almost broke her, and how chronic illness has shaped her life, relationships, and mindset. Jamie and Tamsen discuss: - Why she kept her MS diagnosis secret for more than a decade - Why James Gandolfini was the first person she trusted with her secret - What Christina Applegate's own MS journey has meant to their friendship - The realities of living with MS as a mother of two young, active boys - The daily mindset practices that help her live well with a chronic illness - The physical symptoms she manages day-to-day, including weakness, spasticity, and bladder issues - What changes when you stop trying to be the good girl - How to grieve the life you used to have while learning to love the one you have now If you've ever carried something in silence because you were afraid of being judged or dismissed, you need to listen to this episode. You?ll walk away ready to take ownership of your narrative and ready to step into your next chapter with confidence, resilience, and clarity. If you loved this episode, listen to: The Habits That Changed My Life After 50Stay 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 15% off OneSkin with the code TAMSEN at https://www.oneskin.co/TAMSEN #oneskinpod This show is sponsored by Midi Health. Visit https://joinmidi.com/TAMSEN today to book your personalized, insurance-covered virtual visit. Midi. The Care Women Deserve. Stop putting off those doctor's appointments! Go to https://www.zocdoc.com/TAMSEN to find and instantly book a doctor you love today! 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 and your partner argue? Are you the one who freezes when things get uncomfortable, or are you the one who keeps pushing for an answer?  In this Q&A solo episode of The Tamsen Show, Tamsen sits down with producer Johanna to answer the spiciest questions you have sent in, and she does not hold back on any of them. She talks about what almost five years of marriage to Ira has actually taught her about conflict, the cosmetic work she does and the work she has stopped doing, and an honest answer to a voicemail from a 51-year-old woman trying to figure out how to start dating again after a long marriage. In this episode, Tamsen answers: -How to handle conflict when one of you freezes and the other one pushes -How to manage your relationship with an aging parent without letting the worry consume you -What cosmetic work she actually does, what she would never do, and what changed her mind about filler -The wildest moment she has ever had with a follower in public -How long she was single after her divorce, and how she knew she was ready to date again -Whether she would ever go on a GLP-1, and what shifted her perspective If you have a question you would like answered in a future Q&A, send it our way. Email [email protected] or text or leave a voicemail at (917) 382-4277. If you like this episode, then you will love: Relationship Advice Q&A 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

Dr. Tracey Marks is a board-certified psychiatrist. In today's episode of The Tamsen Show, she sits down with Tamsen Fadal to talk about ADHD in women: why it can go undiagnosed for so long, how to know if you have it, and what you can actually do about it. If you've ever felt frozen by your to-do list, struggled to finish a simple task, or wondered why your brain just won't cooperate, you need to listen to this conversation. Dr. Tracey Marks is sharing science-backed strategies to improve focus, memory, and executive function for women struggling with ADHD, brain fog, and cognitive changes at any age. In this episode, Tamsen and Dr. Marks discuss: - The #1 evidence-based activity that improves neuroplasticity and brain health - The difference between ADHD and perimenopause brain fog - Why so many women are diagnosed with ADHD in their 40s and 50s - ADHD treatment options - What happens to your brain when estrogen drops - Tools to improve focus, build better habits, and support brain health  - Evidence-based tactics to improve neuroplasticity, memory, and focus - What body doubling is and why it works for ADHD brains - How to reduce decision fatigue, build sustainable routines, and stop waiting for motivation to strike Plus, Tamsen shares her own experience with distraction, overwhelm, and hyperfixation. Take the ASRS (Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale) If you like this episode, then you will love: The Menopause Brain: Top Neuroscientist Shares New Data on Brain Fog and Alzheimer's and ADHD or Perimenopause? The Signs You?ve Been Missing 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://joinmidi.com/TAMSEN today to book your personalized, insurance-covered virtual visit. Midi. The Care Women Deserve. Stop putting off those doctor's appointments! Go to https://www.zocdoc.com/TAMSEN to find and instantly book a doctor you love today! 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

Mother's Day is not a simple day for everyone. If your mom is gone, or if your relationship with her is painful, complicated, or nonexistent, the world can make you feel incredibly alone in the middle of all of it. Like everyone else got something you didn't.  Tamsen lost her mom at 20 years old. She has spent the last 35 years doing everything without her? her first job, her first apartment, her wedding, her divorce, finding Ira, writing a book, going through menopause without her mom's roadmap.  In this honest and personal episode, Tamsen shares what she has actually learned after 35 years of carrying grief, including what she wishes someone had told her sooner. You'll hear: - Why grief doesn't move in a straight line and what to do when a wave hits you out of nowhere - The difference between moving on and moving forward and why it changes everything - What neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki said about grief that Tamsen thought about all weekend after she said it - The three essential elements of maternal love from Kelly McDaniel's book Mother Hunger and where to find them if you didn't get them - What to actually do this weekend if you're struggling You don't have to perform on Sunday, you don't have to explain your grief to anyone, you don't have to be okay, and you don't have to not be okay either. You just have to know you're not alone.  If you liked this episode, you'll love Healing the Grief, the Love, and the Silence Around Your Mother 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

We?re living in a world where many of us will live well into our 80s, 90s, and beyond. But what does that actually look like? Michael Clinton (entrepreneur, author, speaker, and former President of Hearst Magazines) joins Tamsen Fadal for a powerful conversation about what it means to thrive in midlife and how you can live a longer, healthier life full of purpose, community, and curiosity. Michael shares a practical roadmap for longevity, healthy aging, and creating a meaningful life in your next chapter. From simple daily habits that support your health span to powerful mindset shifts that help you overcome ageism and limiting beliefs, this episode will change how you think about getting older. They discuss: - Longevity and what it really means to live longer and better - Navigating a midlife identity crisis and redefining your purpose - Career transitions, reinvention, and how to pivot at any age - Adapting to AI and staying relevant in a rapidly changing world - Healthy aging habits that support energy, mobility, and mental clarity - Overcoming fear, self-doubt, and limiting beliefs about aging - Building community, curiosity, and fulfillment in your next chapter This is one of those conversations that can shift how you see your future. Whether you?re feeling stuck or questioning what?s next, it?s a powerful reminder that it?s never too late to start again. The next chapter of your life is NOT about slowing down. It?s about choosing what comes next. If you liked this episode, then you?ll love The #1 Longevity Doctor: How Women Can Burn Fat, Build Muscle & Age Strong and The Longevity Blueprint: 6 Ways To Reinvent Yourself 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????  This show is sponsored by Midi Health. Visit www.joinmidi.com/tamsen today to book your personalized, insurance-covered virtual visit. Midi. The Care Women Deserve. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code TAMSEN at oneskin.co/TAMSEN #oneskinpod 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

Relationships end at a dramatically higher rate during midlife, and a lot of the time, it's women who are walking away. But before you decide what this transition means for your relationship, there's something you need to understand first. In this episode, Tamsen gets honest about what this transition actually does to your closest relationships, including her own. Because the distance that grows between partners during this time is real, but it is not always what it looks like. Whether you've been snapping at your partner for reasons you can't fully explain, pulling away without knowing how to stop, or wondering if what you're feeling is this transition or something deeper, this episode meets you where you are. You'll learn: - Why the irritability and pulling away is hormonal and what your partner is experiencing on the other side of it - The difference between spontaneous and responsive desire and why understanding it changed everything for Tamsen's own marriage - What to actually say to your partner when you don't have the words yet - How to tell the difference between a relationship that needs attention and one that is genuinely over - What to hand your partner so you don't have to explain every piece of it yourself This episode is part of the How To Menopause series, where Tamsen goes deeper on each chapter of her book right here on the podcast. Less than twenty minutes, everything you need to know. Download for FREE: The Men's Guide To Menopause 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? 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! If you like this episode, then you will love: The Men?s Guide to Menopause, What Partners Need to Know and How to Help 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

Dr. Jason Fung, MD, is one of the leading voices challenging everything diet culture has taught women about food, weight, and willpower. If you've ever blamed yourself for not having enough discipline around food, this episode is for you. In this conversation, Dr. Jason Fung sits down with Tamsen Fadal to debunk the "calories in, calories out" myth and reveal how hormones, ultra-processed foods, and different types of hunger play a much bigger role than we've been led to believe. He explains the three types of hunger, why you?re not losing weight, and what?s actually happening to women?s bodies during perimenopause. He also talks about insulin, fasting, and mindset shifts that will make you healthier, happier, and more energized. Tamsen and Dr. Fung discuss: - The three types of hunger: homeostatic, hedonic, and conditioned - Why ultra-processed foods lead to cravings and overeating - Insulin, fat storage, and energy crashes after eating - Perimenopause, menopause, and belly fat: what your hormones are really doing - Practical ways to reduce ?food noise? and mindless eating - Intermittent fasting for women - Why women gain weight without changing their habits If weight gain has you frustrated and nutrition advice has you confused, this episode cuts through the noise and gives you the framework you need to become your happiest, healthiest self. If you liked this episode of The Tamsen Show, listen to #1 Dietitian: Do THIS and You Will Never Feel Guilty About Eating Again,  The Belly Fat Episode: The Truth About Muscle Loss, Menopause, and Midlife Fatigue, and  The Gut Doctor: How to Boost Energy and Lose Belly Fat 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://www.joinmidi.com/tamsen today to book your personalized, insurance-covered virtual visit. Midi. The Care Women Deserve. 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

So you've heard about hot flashes and night sweats. Maybe you've even heard about brain fog. But nobody sat you down and said: by the way, the tissue of your entire pelvic region is completely dependent on estrogen to stay healthy. And when it drops, everything changes. And most women have no idea, because no one told them. But here's what Tamsen wants you to know: there are actual treatments for this and most women have never been told they exist. Whether you're on hormone therapy or never plan to be, this is its own conversation entirely. You'll learn: - What GSM is, why 100% of women experience it to some degree, and why it gets worse if you wait - The symptoms most women quietly adapt to without realizing they don't have to - Why the most common treatment is considered safe even for women who've been told hormones are off the table - How recurrent UTIs in menopause are connected to estrogen loss and what actually treats the - What to bring to your doctor and how to ask for it This episode is part of the How to Menopause series, where Tamsen goes deeper on each chapter of her book right here on the podcast. Less than twenty minutes, everything you need to know. If you liked this conversation, check out the rest of the How To Menopause series: ?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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Emma Grede is an entrepreneur, investor, and co-founder of Good American and Skims. She is the author of the New York Times bestselling book Start With Yourself and today she is teaching us how to do just that. Emma is sitting down with Tamsen Fadal to unpack the scarcity mindset that holds so many women back and explains how you can turn fear, failure, and discomfort into confidence, clarity, and success. If you?ve ever felt stuck, held back by fear, or unsure how to take the next step in your career or life, this episode is for you. Drawing on her experience building billion-dollar brands, Emma shares the mindset shifts, discipline, and decision-making strategies that helped her overcome self-doubt and create lasting success in business and life. In this episode, you?ll learn: - How to overcome fear, self-doubt, and limiting beliefs - Mindset shifts to create the life you want - How to stop letting emotions control your decisions - The role of discipline in building confidence and success - How to advocate for yourself in your career and life - How to gain clarity on what you truly want (not what others expect) Whether you?re navigating a career pivot, building confidence, or trying to figure out what you really want, this conversation will give you the tools to move forward. By the end of this episode, you?ll have a new perspective on confidence, mindset, and success and the tools to start going after what you really want. 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 www.joinmidi.com/tamsen 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 irestore.com/TAMSEN! #irestorepod #sponsored 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

Jennie Garth is an actress, entrepreneur, author, podcast host, and cultural icon best known for her role as Kelly Taylor on Beverly Hills, 90210. In today?s episode of The Tamsen Show, she sits down with Tamsen Fadal for a vulnerable conversation about fame, imposter syndrome, and how she finally learned to love and accept herself after years of self-doubt. From struggling with insecurity and people-pleasing to developing unshakable confidence in her 50s, Jennie shares the personal stories, practical advice, and mindset shifts that helped her become a more resilient, self-assured, and grounded in who she is. In this episode, Tamsen and Jennie discuss: - How to choose yourself without guilt - Why women struggle with people-pleasing - Overcoming imposter syndrome and comparison - The confidence, self-love, and emotional resilience that comes in midlife - Perimenopause symptoms (brain fog, anxiety, and more) - Finding purpose in business, creativity, and community - Letting go of insecurity and the need for external validation - Healing your inner child and transforming your self-image If you?re tired of putting everyone else first, this conversation will change the way you see yourself and what you believe you deserve. If you like this episode, then you will love:  From Sports Illustrated to Sephora: How Molly Sims Reinvented Herself 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

So you've heard about testosterone. Maybe your doctor mentioned it, maybe you saw something on social media, maybe you just feel off and you're trying to figure out why. But no one has sat down and actually explained it to you. Until now. Tamsen has spent years interviewing the top doctors in the menopause space and has her own real experience navigating testosterone: the wrong turns, the things that finally worked, and everything she wishes someone had told her sooner. This episode is her way of making it simple. Whether you've been on estrogen and progesterone and still feel flat, you've lost motivation and drive and chalked it up to stress or getting older, or you've been handed an antidepressant when what you actually needed was a hormone conversation, this episode is for you. Because testosterone was never just a male hormone. And the fact that most of us were never told that says everything. You'll learn: - Why women actually have more testosterone in their bodies than estrogen and what happens when it drops - The difference between low libido and the flatness that touches everything: energy, motivation, muscle, mood - Why the standard blood test may completely miss low testosterone in women - The different delivery options, including the one Tamsen tried first that she wouldn't recommend - How to ask your doctor for the right test and what to say if they won't have the conversation This episode is part of the How to Menopause series, where Tamsen goes deeper on each chapter of her book right here on the podcast. Twenty minutes. Everything you need to know. Find menopause providers in your area 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?? ?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! If you like this episode, then you will love: The Testosterone Doctor: The Truth About Women?s Libido with Dr. Kelly Casperson 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

Dr. Doris Day is one of the country?s leading dermatologists and experts on hair loss. Today, she?s back with Tamsen Fadal on The Tamsen Show to answer all the questions you have about hair. In this episode, you?ll learn what?s really causing your hair loss and how to regrow stronger, healthier hair. From hormonal hair loss during perimenopause and menopause to hair thinning caused by stress or rapid weight loss, Dr. Doris Day breaks down the most effective treatment options and science-backed protocols you can start today to support long-term hair health. If you?ve ever wondered? Is it normal to lose this much hair? What causes female hair loss, and how can I prevent it?- How can I support my hair health during perimenopause and menopause? Do hormone therapy or GLP-1 medications (like Ozempic) actually cause hair loss? Does PRP or red light therapy work for hair growth? What supplements actually work for hair loss? Does minoxidil work for women? Then this episode is for you. By the end, you?ll have the science-backed information you need to prevent hair loss, improve scalp health, and build stronger, thicker hair. You can find all of the products mentioned here If you like this episode, then you will love: The Hair Loss Doctor: What Works (And What?s a Waste) 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 www.joinmidi.com/tamsen today to book your personalized, insurance-covered virtual visit. Midi. The Care Women Deserve. 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

Tamsen left a 30-year career as a television news anchor at 52 without a plan that looked like a plan to anyone who knew her. This is the episode where she tells you exactly what that felt like, what kept her stuck, and what finally made her go. Whether you're burned out and not sure if that's the whole story, quietly building something on the side and wondering if you should take the leap, or staying somewhere that no longer fits because at least you know who you are there, this conversation meets you where you are. Because most career advice wasn't made for women at this stage of life. And the voice that says you should have figured this out earlier isn't telling you the truth. You'll learn how to: - Tell the difference between burnout and boredom, and why it changes everything - Answer the identity question that keeps most women stuck longer than anything else - Find the skills that travel with you no matter what the next chapter looks like - Build a runway before you leap, and what that actually means in practice - Use the overlap period to get clarity, not just hustle This episode is also for the woman who isn't quite ready to leave yet but knows something is shifting. You don't have to have a plan. You just have to start listening. Career transitions at midlife are one of the most common things women navigate alone. If this conversation helped you feel less alone in it, we'd love to hear from you. If you like this episode, then you will love:  ?It Can?t Rain Forever?: Kandi Burruss on Reinvention and What Comes Next 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

It?s time to stop overcomplicating your workouts. Strength training expert Dr. Shannon Ritchey joins Tamsen Fadal on The Tamsen Show to break down why a simple strength training routine is far more effective for women looking to build muscle, lose fat, and improve metabolism than the latest trending sculpt class. Dr. Shannon Ritchey?s mission is to educate and empower women with the science behind muscle growth, fat loss, and body recomposition so they can get stronger, and finally see results. In this episode, she explains exactly how to build a strength training program that fits your lifestyle, supports longevity, and helps you become your strongest, healthiest self at any age. In this episode, Tamsen and Dr. Shannon discuss: - The four key elements of building muscle and transforming your body - How to gain 5 pounds of muscle in under a year - Why strength training is essential for women?s health and longevity - The optimal workout routine for building muscle without burnout - Why Pilates doesn?t effectively build muscle - What ?training to failure? means - How to build muscle at home with dumbbells - Whether steps or cardio matter more for fat loss Whether you?re new to strength training, getting back into the gym, or trying to lose fat and build muscle in midlife, this episode will give you a clear, science-backed plan that actually works. If you liked this conversation, check this out: Exhausted, Gaining Weight, and Feeling Off? THIS is Why Use code TAMSEN for 6 weeks free at https://evlofitness.com/! 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 This show is sponsored by Midi Health. Visit https://www.joinmidi.com/tamsen today to book your personalized, insurance-covered virtual visit. Midi. The Care Women Deserve. 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 through a heartbreak, a divorce, or a relationship that just quietly fell apart and you?re trying to figure out what comes next, this episode is for you. In this candid solo Q&A, Tamsen answers the dating questions women in midlife are actually asking but rarely say out loud. Whether you?re freshly out of something painful, years removed and still not sure, or back on the apps and already confused, this conversation meets you exactly where you are. Because dating at this stage of life is different, and most of the advice out there wasn?t made for you. You?ll learn how to: - Stop checking his profile and what to do instead the moment you feel the urge - Tell the difference between being healed and just being numb - Know whether to give a second date to someone who didn?t give you butterflies - Spot the early signs of a narcissist before you?ve already fallen - Have the conversation you?ve been too afraid to start Getting back on the dating scene is one of the most uncharted experiences women navigate alone. If this conversation made you feel less alone in it, we?d love to hear from you.???????????????? If you like this episode, then you will love: Relationship Q&A: Red Flags, Dating After Divorce & Commitment Issues 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

Arthur C. Brooks is a happiness expert, Harvard University professor, and best-selling author and is on a quest to discover the meaning of life. You live a good life, but you still feel unhappy. You put yourself out there, but every relationship seems to fail. You have your dream job, but something feels off. What is going on? In today's episode of The Tamsen Show, Arthur Brooks joins Tamsen Fadal to unpack why millions of people struggle with purpose, anxiety, loneliness, and emptiness, and what to do about it. Drawing on decades of research in happiness and behavioral science, Arthur reveals the six pillars you need to discover your deepest purpose and live a more meaningful life. Arthur and Tamsen discuss: - How modern life negatively impacts your brain, happiness, and sense of purpose - Why midlife is the perfect opportunity to start a new chapter - How suffering is a powerful advantage for growth - The six pillars that lead to long-term happiness and fulfillment - Three rules for a happy marriage - Why we feel lonely and how to change that - Small shifts that can deepen your connection with others - Why we choose the wrong partners and what to look for instead By the end of this episode, you will have the confidence to ask ?What is the meaning of my life?? and the tools, framework, and habits to help you answer that question in a way that?s specific to your true purpose. Get Arthur's book, The Meaning of Your Life: Finding Purpose in an Age of Emptiness If you like this episode, then you will love:  The 4 Shifts You Need to Start Your Next Chapter  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://www.joinmidi.com/tamsen today to book your personalized, insurance-covered virtual visit. Midi. The Care Women Deserve. 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 have ever lost a friend and felt like you weren't allowed to grieve it, this episode is for you. In this deeply personal solo episode, Tamsen opens up about one of the most painful experiences women carry quietly: the friendship breakup. Whether it ended with a blowup, a slow fade, or a silence that just kept getting louder, the loss of a close friend can hurt just as much as a romantic breakup, and yet the world rarely gives you permission to treat it that way. Tamsen shares her own story of losing a close friend around the time of her wedding, the years of silence that followed, and the phone call that finally changed everything. She also breaks down the science behind why friendship loss registers in your brain as physical pain, and introduces a term from psychology you may have never heard, but will immediately recognize. She also shares 5 tools to help you start moving through it, not around it. You'll learn how to: - Write the letter you never have to send (but desperately need to write) - Use the two-column method to get honest about what the friendship really was - Ask yourself the one question before you reach out or try to fix it - Stop filling the space before you've heard what it's telling you This episode is also for the woman who was the one who pulled away, who stopped calling back, who outgrew someone she used to love. The guilt of that is real too, and Tamsen doesn't skip over it. Friendship loss is one of the most common experiences women share and one of the least talked about. If this conversation helped you feel less alone in it, we?d love to hear from you.  If you like this episode, then you will love: How Friendships Can Change Your Life 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

Abbey Sharp, RD, is an expert in women?s nutrition. In this episode, she sits down with Tamsen Fadal to discuss why so many women feel stuck in the restriction-diet cycle and shares science-backed strategies to break free from constant hunger, food fixation, and the guilt that comes with it. Abbey outlines her sustainable, evidence-based approach to eating that supports energy, metabolism, and long-term health. She explains which foods help stabilize blood sugar, preserve muscle, and support metabolic health during hormonal shifts. Abbey and Tamsen unpack: - Why insulin resistance makes you feel hungry all the time - How to create a hunger crushing combo - The truth about ?inflammatory foods? (and what actually matters) - How much protein women really need in midlife - Why fiber is the missing piece in most diets - What to eat to support your body during perimenopause and menopause - How to eat if you?re taking GLP-1 medications like Ozempic And so much more. If you?re tired of chasing the next diet or weight-loss hack, this episode will change the way you think about food. By the end of it, you?ll have the science and tools that will empower you to support your body, energy, and long-term health at every stage of life. 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

You asked, Tamsen answered. In this Q&A-style episode, Tamsen is holding nothing back. She?s taking everything she?s learned from her years as a matchmaker in New York City, going through a public divorce, and finding love again at 50 and applying it to help you navigate relationships with more clarity and confidence. In this episode, she answers questions about: - Spotting relationship red flags before they become bigger problems - Dating again after divorce and rebuilding your confidence - The guilt that can linger after ending a marriage - What it means when a partner keeps delaying commitment - Navigating insecurity in relationships and the impact of social media - How to trust your instincts when something in a relationship feels off Have a question you want Tamsen to answer in a future episode? Email [email protected] or text or leave a voicemail at (917) 382-4277. If you like this episode, then you will love: Choosing a Child-Free Life: 5 Things I Wish I Knew Earlier 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

In today?s episode of The Tamsen Show, Joanna Strober (CEO and co-founder of Midi Health) sits down with Tamsen Fadal to discuss the habits, mindset shifts, and resilience you need to build the unstoppable confidence to go after what you want.  The lesson Joanna shares in this episode is harsh but true: it doesn?t matter how accomplished you are, confidence is something we all want and need more of.  The good news is that confidence isn?t something you have or don?t have. Confidence is a byproduct of the opportunities you create for yourself, the people you surround yourself with, and the courage and curiosity you bring to every chapter of your life. Joanna?s life and career teaches us that confidence is strengthened by doing it before you feel ready, by taking the first step without worrying what the second step might look like. In this episode, you?ll learn: - What it takes to build a billion-dollar company - The daily habits of highly successful people - What to do when you realize you?re on the wrong career path - Mindset shifts to overcome career setbacks Plus, Tamsen and Joanna discuss: - The future of women?s health and telemedicine - The gaps in (peri)menopause and midlife healthcare - The changing conversation around weight management, obesity, and GLP-1?s The most interesting thing about Joanna isn?t her accolades, but how many chapters she?s lived. With each milestone, she learned how to move through fear and rejection with more strength, how to pivot when doors close, and how to carve out new opportunities that are changing the world. By the end of this episode, you?ll have a framework to do the same. If you liked this conversation, check this out: From Sports Illustrated to Sephora: How Molly Sims Reinvented Herself 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????  This show is sponsored by Midi Health. Visit ?www.joinmidi.com/tamsen? today to book your personalized, insurance-covered virtual visit. Midi. The Care Women Deserve. 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 this deeply personal solo episode, Tamsen Fadal opens up about a question many women still struggle to answer out loud: Do you want children? For much of her life, that question carried a weight she rarely talked about publicly. In this conversation, Tamsen shares the story of how she came to understand that motherhood wasn?t the path she wanted and why it took years to feel comfortable saying that clearly. She reflects on the expectations many women grow up with and the pressure that can come when your life doesn?t follow that timeline. The episode explores the quiet moments of doubt, the comments people make without realizing their impact, and the internal work required to trust your own decisions. Tamsen also shares 5 tools that help her navigate those conversations and stay grounded in her choice. These are the practical ways she learned to respond when people questioned her decision, projected their fears, or assumed she would eventually change her mind. You?ll learn how to: - Stop feeling responsible for explaining your personal decisions - Recognize when someone else?s fears are being placed onto your life - Speak about your choices with clarity and confidence - Build relationships with people who respect your path - Accept that some people may never fully understand your decision Tamsen also speaks directly to women who may still be figuring it out. The space between certainty and uncertainty can feel isolating, especially when everyone around you seems to have strong opinions about what your life should look like. This episode offers a different perspective. Your life does not have to follow a predetermined script. A meaningful, full life can take many forms, and the most important decisions about your future belong to you. If this conversation resonates with you, consider sharing it with someone who may need to hear it as well. If you liked this conversation, check this out: The 4 Shifts You Need to Start Your Next Chapter 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

Molly Sims is a supermodel, actress, author, entrepreneur, and podcast host. In today?s episode of The Tamsen Show, Molly Sims sits down with Tamsen Fadal to reveal why midlife can be your most powerful chapter yet. From modeling for iconic fashion brands (Chanel, Jimmy Choo, Victoria?s Secret) and working alongside Hollywood?s biggest stars to raising $15 million for her skincare brand, YSE Beauty, Molly shares how she transformed rejection into resilience and built her career at every stage of life. In this episode, Molly Sims and Tamsen Fadal discuss: - The mindset behind successful career pivots - What it takes to be an ?it girl? - Overcoming rejection and imposter syndrome - Heartbreak in your 30s and dating after 35 - Hormonal acne, melasma, and skincare for women over 40 - Perimenopause skin changes and confidence - Starting and scaling a business in midlife - Trusting your gut in business and leadership If you?re wondering what your next chapter looks like, this conversation is for you. Did you like this episode? Check out this one next: 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??  This show is sponsored by Midi Health. Visit https://www.joinmidi.com/TAMSEN today to book your personalized, insurance-covered virtual visit. Midi. The Care Women Deserve. Use code TAMSEN at https://www.jonesroadbeauty.com/ to get a Free Shimmer Face Oil with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #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