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. 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

In this deeply personal solo episode, Tamsen Fadal opens up about what reinvention actually looks like and how to rewrite your next chapter with intention. After walking away from a 30-year career and stepping into an entirely new season of life, she found herself facing a question so many women quietly ask: If I?m not who I used to be? who am I now? This episode is about the space between who you were and who you?re becoming. It?s about the old identities we cling to, the labels that once felt safe, and the fear that shows up when you begin starting over (even when you know it?s time.) Reinvention isn?t about erasing your past. It?s about deciding which parts of your story still belong in your next chapter. You?ll learn how to: - Identify and release the outdated labels that are quietly shaping your decisions - Use the ?I?m having the thought that?? technique to create distance from self-doubt - Write a realistic ?week in the life? of your next chapter to clarify who you?re becoming - Practice your new identity through small, daily actions that build momentum - Handle resistance from others without explaining or defending yourself - Stay anchored to your ?why? when fear or second-guessing creeps in By the end of this episode, you?ll see starting over differently. You?ll understand that you?re not too old, it?s not too late, and you?re not done? you?re still becoming. And you?ll walk away with a clear, grounded way to step into your next chapter without losing yourself in the process. If you like this episode, then you will love: The 4 Tools That Rebuild Your Confidence Fast 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?  Sponsored by Audible.com: ?https://www.audible.com/ep/well-being?srsltid=AfmBOoqJzGW89LNWPV2jE_57v2hv30R6t-I9wDm_9awhk8jtvwbW2o6t ? Explore Audible?s well-being collection.  Take care of your mind and body with the help of the top voices in well-being on Audible. Fitness, finance, sleep, career ? take care of it all with guidance from the top voices in well-being on Audible.  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

Dr. Michelle Henry is a board certified dermatologist and expert on the science of hair loss. In today?s episode of The Tamsen Show, she sits down with Tamsen Fadal to break down everything women need to know about female hair loss.  Hair loss affects over 40% of women, especially during (peri)menopause and postpartum. And yet, most women have no idea where to start. In this episode, Dr. Michelle Henry explains the science behind what?s causing your hair loss and provides evidence-based protocols to reverse hair thinning and improve scalp health. In this episode she reveals: - What treatments actually work (minoxidil, PRP, microneedling, and red light therapy) and which are only fads (biotin, rosemary oil, scalp exfoliation) - The impact GLP-1 medications have on hair health - The supplements Dr. Michelle Henry recommends to patients in her office - How hormones, stress, nutrition, and illness directly impact your hair health - The role Hormone Replacement Therapy plays in protecting and restoring hair health - When to consider a hair transplant Plus, Tamsen opens up about losing her hair during perimenopause and divorce and how it impacted her confidence and identity. If you like this episode, then you will love: Hair Loss, Dry Skin, and Hormonal Shifts: The #1 Dermatologist Explains  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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Confidence isn?t something you?re born with. It?s something you build. In this solo episode, Tamsen Fadal breaks down the practical tools that helped her rebuild her confidence after years of negative comments, self-doubt, and overthinking. From the email that stuck with her for years to the everyday habits that changed everything, she shares the exact framework she uses to interrupt doubt before it spirals. Consider this your playbook for those moments when doubt gets loud and you don?t want it running the show. You?ll learn how to: - Interrupt rumination using a simple CBT-based reset you can do anywhere - Stop negative thoughts before they turn into ?I?m not enough" - Build real confidence through preparation and repetition - Use the ?one promise? habit to rebuild self-trust brick by brick - Shift your posture and presence in two minutes to change how you feel in any room By the end of this episode, you?ll understand that confidence isn?t about never doubting yourself. It?s about knowing what to do when doubt shows up and choosing not to let it decide who you are. 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  Sponsored by Audible.com: https://www.audible.com/ep/well-being?srsltid=AfmBOoqJzGW89LNWPV2jE_57v2hv30R6t-I9wDm_9awhk8jtvwbW2o6t  Explore Audible?s well-being collection.  Take care of your mind and body with the help of the top voices in well-being on Audible. Fitness, finance, sleep, career ? take care of it all with guidance from the top voices in well-being on Audible.  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

Kandi Burruss, Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, Broadway producer, performer, serial entrepreneur, and former cast member of Bravo?s The Real Housewives of Atlanta, joins Tamsen Fadal for an inspiring conversation about personal and professional growth, entrepreneurship, and longevity. From getting a record deal at sixteen to writing the global hit ?No Scrubs,? building multiple businesses, starring in & Juliet on Broadway, and stepping away from The Real Housewives of Atlanta, Kandi shares how she continues to build her life on her terms. If you?re navigating a career pivot, building a business, or wondering how to improve your life at any age, this conversation is for you. By the end of this episode, you?ll know how to? - Create a new version of yourself at any age - Stop talking about your ideas and start executing them - Prioritize joy while pursuing success - Build longevity in business and entertainment - Stop letting other people?s opinions hold you back Plus, Kandi opens up about: - Why she left The Real Housewives of Atlanta - The real story behind the hit song ?No Scrubs? - What it was like getting a record deal in high school - Performing on Broadway in & Juliet - Balancing motherhood, business, and public life MORE FROM THE TAMSEN SHOW: If you like this episode, then you will love: 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 bestselling book, How To Menopause Follow The Tamsen Show on Instagram Instagram TikTok Facebook Linkedin SPONSORS: 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 About Tamsen Fadal: Tamsen is a journalist, NYT best-selling author, podcast host, filmmaker and menopause advocate. As host of The Tamsen Show Podcast, she?s become a powerful voice in the conversation about midlife. She is the creator and producer of The (M) Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause and The (M) Factor 2: Before The Pause, groundbreaking documentaries calling for change in how we approach women?s health. Tamsen is also the author of the New York Times Bestseller How To Menopause, the ultimate guide to navigating midlife with confidence. From SXSW to Capitol Hill, Tamsen champions policies that break the stigma around menopause and empower women at work and beyond. After 30 years as a TV anchor, she now leads the charge in midlife health advocacy. Featured in Oprah Daily, GMA, The Today Show, NYT, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tamsen Fadal sits down for a deeply personal solo episode about what her divorce in her early 40s actually taught her about loneliness, identity, grief, and starting over. After years of building a life she thought was permanent, she found herself facing an empty apartment, a rewritten future, and one big question: Who am I now? In this episode, she walks you through the biggest lessons she learned in the aftermath of divorce, the ones that helped her stop waiting for closure and start rebuilding her life on her own terms. This is about understanding why divorce shakes more than just a relationship and how to move through it without losing yourself. You?ll learn: - Why it?s better to be alone than lonely in a relationship - Why closure doesn?t come from paperwork, it comes from a decision - How grief after divorce is often about losing your identity, not just your partner - Why some friendships shift during this season and what that really means - How learning to be alone can rebuild your self-trust By the end of this episode, you?ll see starting over differently. You?ll understand why this season doesn?t mean you?re broken, it means you?re rebuilding. And you?ll walk away with a clearer sense of your strength, your capability, and your next chapter. If you like this episode, then you will love: The 4 Dating Mistakes Keeping Smart Women Stuck (And How to Break Them) 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 episode is sponsored by Audible.com Explore Audible?s well-being collection.  Take care of your mind and body with the help of the top voices in well-being on Audible. Fitness, finance, sleep, career ? take care of it all with guidance from the top voices in well-being on Audible.  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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Dr. Amy Shah sits down with Tamsen Fadal to discuss the science behind the weight gain, mood swings, brain fog and digestive changes that millions of women experience as their hormones shift throughout life. Dr. Amy Shah is a double board-certified physician on a mission to help women understand what?s really happening in their bodies. She shares evidence-based strategies that you can implement to support your energy, metabolism, gut health, and hormones during this confusing stage of life. In this episode, Tamsen and Dr. Shah unpack: - The biological changes your body undergoes during perimenopause and menopause - The critical role gut health plays in hormone balance and immune function - What to eat to support your body in midlife - How to improve energy, weight, and mood without extreme diets or trends - Which wellness trends are effective and which are just fads If you feel like your body is failing you because your hormones are constantly fluctuating, you?re not alone. By the end of this episode, you?ll have the science to understand what?s actually happening and the tools to work with your body instead of against it. If you like this episode, then you will love: The Belly Fat Episode: The Truth About Muscle Loss, Menopause, and Midlife Fatigue 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 #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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tamsen Fadal sits down and teaches you what she?s learned about dating, from running a matchmaking business in New York City, to dating through her 20s and 30s, to divorce, and starting over in midlife. In this episode, she walks you through the 4 biggest dating mistakes women make. The ones that keep smart, self-aware women repeating the same patterns, settling, or wondering why they keep dating the wrong men. This is about understanding why these mistakes happen and walking away with tools to stop repeating them. You?ll learn: - Why dating for validation feels tempting and how to shift toward real connection - How timelines and panic dating push you to ignore red flags - Why dating someone?s potential keeps you stuck and what to look for instead - How women slowly disappear in relationships and how to stay fully yourself By the end of this episode you?ll see dating with more clarity, more self-trust, and more emotional safety. You?ll have a clearer sense of what?s been holding you back and how to start choosing relationships that actually support who you are. Watch full video episodes HERE Get Tamsen?s new book, How To Menopause: Take Charge of Your Health, Reclaim Your Life and Feel Even Better Than Before Join The Tam Fam on Instagram Follow Tamsen on Instagram Follow Tamsen on TikTok Sponsored by: Audible.com 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

Marie Forleo joins Tamsen Fadal on the podcast for a powerful conversation about navigating uncertainty, slowing down, and figuring out what?s next. At some point in life, almost all of us hit a moment where we quietly ask ourselves, ?Now what?? It might come after a big transition. Or when the path you worked so hard to build suddenly doesn?t feel like it fits anymore. Or when you?re doing ?all the right things,? yet something still feels unsettled. This in-between phase of life can feel disorienting, confusing, and overwhelming?especially when you don?t have the ?five-year-plan? that everyone else seems to have. That?s exactly why Tamsen invited Marie Forleo on the podcast. Marie is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Everything Is Figureoutable who has spent decades helping women build businesses and lifestyles without burnout and hustle culture. Marie teaches women how to get clear on what they want by slowing down, simplifying, and learning to trust yourself again. In this episode, Marie shares how you can move through uncertainty with confidence and offers practical tools and mantras that have helped millions of women quiet the noise, reconnect with their intuition, and design a life that actually supports them. In this episode, Tamsen and Marie discuss how you can: Stop letting fear and scarcity drive your decisions Break free from comparison Tune out the noise and tune into your intuition Simplify your life so you can amplify what matters most Regulate your nervous system by slowing down What to do when you don?t have a five-year plan (and why that?s okay) Overcome imposter syndrome Stay focused without burning out Build a life rooted in freedom, clarity, purpose, and joy By the end of this conversation, you?ll know how to move forward intentionally so that the next chapter supports your life instead of consuming it. Watch full video episodes HERE Connect with Tamsen: Get Tamsen?s new book, How To Menopause: Take Charge of Your Health, Reclaim Your Life and Feel Even Better Than Before Follow The Tamsen Show on Instagram Follow Tamsen on Instagram Follow Tamsen on TikTok Get Marie?s book, Everything Is Figureoutable Check out Marie's Time Genius system Sponsors: 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. Use code TAMSEN at https://www.jonesroadbeauty.com/ to get a Free Shimmer Face Oil with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #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

Dr Gabrielle Lyon sits down with Tamsen to talk about so much of the longevity advice out there. Eat more protein. But how much is actually enough? Get stronger. But where do you even start? One day it?s a new workout. The next day it?s a new diet trend. There?s so much conflicting information around women?s health, it?s impossible to distinguish what?s backed by science and what?s just noise.  That?s exactly why Tamsen asked Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, a board-certified physician leading the global shift in how we think about aging and health, to come on the podcast. In this conversation, Dr. Gabrielle Lyon breaks down the science behind protein, skeletal muscle, and metabolic health and shares an actionable playbook you can use to build strength, slow decline, and take control of your future. In this episode, she explains exactly what to eat and how to train so that you can feel mentally and physically stronger at every stage of your life. If you?ve ever wondered: - How much protein do I really need? - What are the best protein sources for muscle growth? - Do I need supplements like collagen and creatine? - Will lifting weights make me bulky? - How much resistance training is enough? - Do I need a gym to see results? - Where do I even begin? ...then this is the episode for you. It?s one of the most practical, science-backed episodes we?ve had on protein, muscle growth, and longevity for women. After listening to this conversation, you?ll have the discernment you need to stop chasing trends and start building real, lasting strength. Watch full video episodes HERE If you liked this conversation, check this out: The #1 Longevity Doctor: How Women Can Burn Fat, Build Muscle & Age Strong Connect with Tamsen: Get Tamsen?s new book, How To Menopause: Take Charge of Your Health, Reclaim Your Life and Feel Even Better Than Before Follow The Tamsen Show on Instagram Follow Tamsen on Instagram Follow Tamsen on TikTok Get your copy of Dr. Gabrielle Lyon?s new book here: The Forever Strong? PLAYBOOK: A Six-Week, Science-Based Plan to Sharpen Your Mind, Strengthen Your Body, and Get Healthy at Any Age Sponsors: 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 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

In this powerful conversation on The Tamsen Show, Tamsen sits down with Melani Sanders, founder of the We Do Not Care Club and author of the We Do Not Care Club Handbook to talk about the moment so many women hit during perimenopause and menopause... When they realize they are simply at capacity. What emerges here is relief. The kind of relief that comes from boundaries, self-trust, and finally choosing yourself. Melani shares the story behind her viral grocery store parking lot video, what was happening in her body after a hysterectomy, and how unaddressed hormonal changes, anxiety, insomnia, and identity shifts pushed her to say the quiet part out loud: I don?t care anymore. That moment didn?t just go viral, it sparked a global movement. Together, Tamsen and Melani talk about why this shift so often shows up in midlife, how women end up suffering in silence, and what happens when you stop managing expectations that no longer fit who you are. This episode will make you feel seen, validated, and less alone in this chapter of life. In this episode, you?ll hear: - Why so many women experience burnout and emotional overload in midlife - The connection between hysterectomy, perimenopause, menopause, and mental health - What ?being at capacity? really means for women?s bodies and brains - How the We Do Not Care Club became a sisterhood for women who feel unseen - Why stopping the over explaining can be one of the most healing choices you make This conversation is honest, funny, and deeply validating. Bookmark this episode and share it with every woman who needs to hear: you are not alone, and you are allowed to choose yourself. If you liked this conversation, check out ?The Real Reason You Feel Stuck (and How to Fix It)? with leading trauma expert Anna Runkle. Watch full video episodes HERE Connect with Tamsen: For Tamsen?s new book, How To Menopause: Take Charge of Your Health, Reclaim Your Life and Feel Even Better Than Before Follow The Tamsen Show on Instagram Follow Tamsen on Instagram Follow Tamsen on TikTok For Melani's new book ??The We Do Not Care Club Handbook,? Sponsors: 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 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

Dr. Lucky Sekhon is the fertility expert that is helping so many women understand their options when it comes to egg freezing, IVF and your options. Trying to understand fertility today can feel overwhelming, confusing, and loaded with guilt.  Especially if you?re in your 30s or 40s and constantly hearing conflicting advice about ?the biological clock,? egg quality, and what you should or shouldn?t be doing right now. Many women are left blaming themselves, chasing supplements, or relying on social media myths instead of clear medical guidance. This is exactly why Tamsen sat down with Dr. Lucky, board-certified reproductive endocrinologist, infertility specialist, and author of ?The Lucky Egg.? Dr. Lucky has spent years treating patients and studying fertility from the inside and her work challenges many of the outdated narratives that still dominate conversations about getting pregnant, aging, and reproductive health. In this episode, she explains what actually matters when it comes to fertility, what doesn?t, and why so much of what women are told creates unnecessary stress, shame, and misinformation. Tamsen and Dr. Lucky discuss: - What the biological clock really means (and what it doesn?t) - The difference between egg quantity and egg quality - Why fertility is never entirely within your control (and why that?s important to understand) - When to start thinking about fertility, even if you?re not ready to try - How perimenopause, age, and reproductive health intersect - What lifestyle changes actually help and which ones are overhyped - The truth about supplements, egg freezing, and fertility preservation - Why fertility struggles are never just ?a woman?s issue? This conversation cuts through fear-based messaging and replaces it with grounded, science-backed clarity. Instead of telling women to do more, stress less, or ?optimize everything,? Dr. Lucky offers a more realistic, compassionate framework for understanding fertility, one that centers knowledge, choice, and mental health. If you?re trying to get pregnant, thinking about your future options, or simply want to understand your body better, this episode will help you separate facts from myths and focus on what truly matters. Watch full video episodes HERE Connect with Tamsen: Get Tamsen?s new book, How To Menopause: Take Charge of Your Health, Reclaim Your Life and Feel Even Better Than Before Follow The Tamsen Show on Instagram Follow Tamsen on Instagram Follow Tamsen on TikTok Want more from Dr. Lucky? Read her book, The Lucky Egg: Understanding Your Fertility and How to Get Pregnant NOW Sponsors: 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

Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or like your brain won?t slow down is incredibly common, especially when there?s pressure to be calmer, more productive, or more ?together.? Many people blame themselves for this: for not being disciplined enough, resilient enough, or mentally strong enough.  But what if anxiety isn?t a personal failure and what if your brain is actually doing exactly what it was designed to do? This is exactly why Tamsen sat down with Dr. Wendy Suzuki, a world-renowned neuroscientist, NYU professor, and expert on brain plasticity: the brain?s ability to change and adapt. Dr. Wendy Suzuki has spent decades studying how stress, anxiety, movement, sleep, and daily habits shape the brain.  Dr. Wendy shows that anxiety isn?t just a feeling, it?s a biological response that can hijack focus, memory, and emotional regulation when the brain is under pressure. In this episode, she breaks down what?s really happening inside your brain when anxiety shows up and explains why trying to ?push through? or ?calm down? often backfires.  Most importantly, she shares the science-backed tools that actually help your nervous system reset and restore a sense of control. Tamsen and Dr. Lucky discuss: - Why anxiety is a fight-or-flight response, not a mindset problem - What chronic stress does to focus, memory, and emotional regulation - Why anxiety can make you feel foggy, tense, or unlike yourself - The role movement, cardio, and sleep play in calming the brain - Simple tools you can use in real life to calm your nervous system today This conversation cuts through the shame and confusion around anxiety and replaces it with clarity, relief, and understanding.  Instead of asking you to ?fix yourself,? it shows you how to work with your brain. If anxiety has been running the show and leaving you feeling overwhelmed or out of control, this episode offers a grounded, science-backed way to understand what?s happening and what actually helps. Watch full video episodes ?HERE ? Connect with Tamsen: Get Tamsen?s new book, ?How To Menopause: Take Charge of Your Health, Reclaim Your Life and Feel Even Better Than Before? Follow The Tamsen Show on ?Instagram? Follow Tamsen on ?Instagram? Follow Tamsen on ?TikTok? Want more from Dr. Wendy??? Read her book, ?Good Anxiety: Harnessing the Power of the Most Misunderstood Emotion? Sponsors: 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. Use code TAMSEN at ?jonesroadbeauty.com? to get a Free Cool Gloss with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #ad Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you are back out on the dating scene and feeling frustrated, we have one of the top dating experts here to answer your questions. Tamsen knows personally that starting over can feel overwhelming and discouraging, especially when it comes to dating, navigating dating apps, and trying to make sense of modern dating after divorce or a long relationship.  Many women find themselves burnt out, questioning their instincts, and unsure how to find a healthy relationship when the old rules no longer seem to apply. This is exactly why Tamsen turned to Bela Gandhi, dating coach, relationship expert, and founder of the Smart Dating Academy. Bela has helped thousands of women find meaningful, lasting relationships by replacing guesswork with a clear, data-driven formula for dating with intention. In this episode, she lays out the framework she uses to help women find love that feels safe, secure, and emotionally available and explains why following a proven system matters more than chemistry, luck, or timing. Tamsen and Bela discuss: - Why dating apps feel so exhausting and how to use them more strategically - The biggest mistakes people make on dating profiles and photos - What chemistry really is and why butterflies can be misleading - How to spot red flags early without becoming cynical - What to look for (and not overthink) on first dates - How to date with clarity, confidence, and realistic expectations - The patterns and behaviors that consistently lead to lasting relationships This conversation cuts through the noise, myths, and mixed messages around dating and replaces them with clarity, reassurance, and a roadmap you can actually follow. If your goal is to find lasting love, the kind that feels safe, secure, and grounded, this episode offers a smarter, more intentional way to date without burning out or losing yourself. By the end of this episode, you?ll walk away with renewed hope, practical tools, and the confidence that finding love doesn?t have to be random. When you follow the right formula, it becomes possible. Ready for more support? Download the 2026 Dating Profile Cheat Sheet. Watch full video episodes HERE Connect with Tamsen: Get Tamsen?s new book, How To Menopause: Take Charge of Your Health, Reclaim Your Life and Feel Even Better Than Before Follow The Tamsen Show on Instagram Follow Tamsen on Instagram Follow Tamsen on TikTok Want more from Bela? Follow her on Instagram Visit her website Sponsors: 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

Menopause doesn?t just change your body. It changes how you think, how you feel, and how you see yourself. For so many women, that shift shows up as brain fog, exhaustion, lost motivation, or a quiet fear that something is ?wrong,? even when nothing is. In this episode, Tamsen is joined by Dr. Mindy Pelz, functional medicine expert and bestselling author of Fast Like a Girl and her new book Age Like a Girl, to break down what?s actually happening in the female brain during menopause and why understanding it can be empowering instead of frightening. They explore how menopause rewires the brain, why motivation and clarity can disappear seemingly overnight, and how metabolic health and fasting play a role in supporting brain function during this transition. They discuss: - Why menopause is a neurological shift, not a mental decline - What?s really behind brain fog, low motivation, and emotional changes - How fasting supports brain health during menopause - The role of insulin, blood sugar, and metabolic health - Why dopamine and motivation work differently after 40 - How to restore clarity, energy, and confidence - Practical tools women can use to support their brains in midlife This conversation reframes menopause as a transition into clarity, self-trust, and power,  not something to fear or push through. If you?ve felt different in your body or mind, questioned your energy, or wondered why the old rules no longer work, this episode offers science, reassurance, and a completely new way to understand what your brain is doing and why. By the end of this episode, you?ll walk away with a clearer understanding of menopause, concrete tools to support your brain, and relief in knowing that you?re not broken, you?re rewiring. Watch full video episodes HERE Get Tamsen?s new book, How To Menopause: Take Charge of Your Health, Reclaim Your Life and Feel Even Better Than Before Follow The Tamsen Show on Instagram Follow Tamsen on Instagram Follow Tamsen on TikTok Want more from Dr. Mindy? Follow her on Instagram Visit her website Read her book, Age Like a Girl: How Menopause Rewires Your Brain for Mental Clarity, Increased Confidence, and Renewed Energy  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

Divorce is already disorienting. But when you?re dealing with a narcissist, the rules change and most people don?t realize that until they?re already in it. In this episode, Tamsen is joined by Sue Moss, a leading NYC divorce attorney, to talk about what actually happens when control, manipulation, and power dynamics show up in a divorce  and what women need to understand before things escalate. They discuss:  - The early red flags of a controlling or narcissistic partner - Why so many women feel blindsided when divorce turns adversarial - What prenups really protect and when they matter most - How power, money, and fear show up in divorce negotiations - The biggest legal mistakes women make when emotions are running high - How custody decisions actually get made (and what courts care about) - What women should be thinking about long before they ever file This conversation is eye-opening, especially if you?re questioning your marriage, supporting a friend through divorce, or trying to understand your options before things escalate. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence or feels unsafe, help is available. In the U.S., you can call or text 988 or the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). Additional resources are listed below: Sanctuaries for FamiliesSafe HorizonsPro Se Court OfficeWatch full video episodes HERE Get Tamsen?s new book, How To Menopause: Take Charge of Your Health, Reclaim Your Life and Feel Even Better Than Before Follow The Tamsen Show on Instagram Follow Tamsen on Instagram Follow Tamsen on TikTok Want more from Sue? Follow her on Instagram Visit her website 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

You might feel overwhelmed, burnt out, stretched too thin, or constantly behind, even when you?re doing everything you can. The pressure to be productive, to keep going, to never fall apart is so heavy? and most women don?t understand why they feel this way or how to break out of it. This is exactly why Tamsen turned to Israa Nasir, a licensed psychotherapist and the author of Toxic Productivity, a powerful guide to understanding why we push ourselves past our limits and how to reclaim our time, energy, and sense of self. In this episode, Israa breaks down the questions so many women have, including: - What toxic productivity actually is and how to know if you?re stuck in it - Why rest feels uncomfortable or ?undeserved? - The identity traps women fall into without realizing - How culture, childhood, and expectations shape our patterns - What burnout really looks like beneath the surface - How to set boundaries without guilt - How to slow down when your life has taught you to speed up - Simple, practical tools to reconnect with yourself This conversation cuts through the shame and confusion and brings real understanding to a struggle millions of women are facing. By the end of this episode, you?ll walk away with language for what you?re feeling and the steps to finally create a healthier relationship with productivity, rest, and self-worth. Watch full video episodes HERE Get Tamsen?s new book, How To Menopause: Take Charge of Your Health, Reclaim Your Life and Feel Even Better Than Before Follow The Tamsen Show on Instagram Follow Tamsen on Instagram Follow Tamsen on TikTok Want more from Israa? Follow her on Instagram Visit her website Read her book, Toxic Productivity: Reclaim Your Time and Emotional Energy in a World That Always Demands More  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

So many women are confused about GLP-1 medications like Zepbound, Wegovy, Ozempic, and Mounjaro, and unsure how they work, how to start, how to avoid side effects, or whether they are safe. The opinions are loud, the misinformation is everywhere, and it can feel impossible to know what is true. This is exactly why Tamsen turned to renowned physician Dr. Rocío Salas-Whalen, one of the country?s leading GLP-1 experts who has guided thousands of women through this process.  She is also the author of ?Weightless: A Doctor's Guide to GLP-1 Medications, Sustainable Weight Loss, and the Health You Deserve,? a trusted clinician for decades, and one of the clearest voices in the conversation about weight, hormones, and metabolic health. In this episode, Dr. Rocío Salas-Whalen answers the questions you submitted, including: -What is the safest way to start a GLP-1 -What dose to begin with, and how slowly to increase -How to prevent nausea and other side effects -Whether GLP-1s help with perimenopause belly fat, PCOS, or Hashimoto?s -Whether microdosing is effective or just a trend -What to do when weight loss plateaus or when the medication is stopped -What new GLP-1s are expected in 2026 This conversation cuts through the noise and brings real understanding to a topic that affects millions of women. Watch full video episodes HERE Get Tamsen?s new book, How To Menopause: Take Charge of Your Health, Reclaim Your Life and Feel Even Better Than Before Follow The Tamsen Show on Instagram Follow Tamsen on Instagram Follow Tamsen on TikTok Want more from Dr. Rocio? Follow her on Instagram Visit her website Read her book, Weightless: A Doctor's Guide to GLP-1 Medications, Sustainable Weight Loss, and the Health You Deserve 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