Are you using a transdermal estrogen patch or gel and wondering why it doesn’t seem to be doing much? New research may have an answer.

In this episode, Dr. Ritch discusses a recent study published in Menopause that suggests some women may not absorb estrogen effectively through the skin — and that could explain why symptoms persist, even with consistent use.

She breaks down what the research reveals, possible factors affecting absorption, and what this might mean for your treatment plan.

🎧 Listen now and share this episode with someone who might benefit from it.

If the show has been helpful, don’t forget to subscribe or leave a quick review — new episodes return this fall, so stay tuned!

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Are your New Year’s resolutions already collecting dust? If your big goals have faded into the background, this episode is for you.

As women navigating midlife and menopause, it’s easy to slip into survival mode and lose sight of the habits that truly support our well-being. That’s why I’m so excited to welcome back licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist Deborah Marcus Stayman. You may remember Debbie from our earlier episodes on overwhelm and empty nesting - today, she’s here to help us build healthy habits that actually stick.

We’re unpacking the real reasons habits fall apart (Hint: It’s not just willpower!), and how to use self-awareness, journaling, and behavior-based tools to reclaim your time and energy. Debbie walks us through a practical habit assessment and introduces techniques like the 10-minute rule and implementation intentions to make change not just possible - but doable.

This could be your empowering midlife reset... Tune in now and start reshaping your routines with intention. 🎧

💬 If you loved this episode, please rate, review, and share it with a friend who could use a mindset boost this season.

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Get in touch with Deborah Marcus Stayman:
305-902-7662
info@deborahmarcus-stayman.com

Website: www.deborahmarcus-stayman.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-marcus-stayman-a56a2bb9/

Have you ever wondered why your joints ache more as you get older, or worried that you’re not doing enough to protect your bones?

So many of us feel confused by conflicting advice about nutrition, supplements, and exercise, especially as we move through perimenopause and menopause.

In this episode, I sit down with two incredible guests and long-time friends: Sydney Nitzkorski, a registered dietician and fitness instructor, and Jocelyn Wittstein, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and associate professor at Duke University.

You may remember them from our previous episode on joint health (Episode 25: Your joints on menopause and exercise), and now they’re back to share insights from their brand new book, “The Complete Bone and Joint Health Plan.”

Together, we dive into the real science behind anti-inflammatory diets, the truth about dairy and plant-based milks, and why maintaining muscle mass and flexibility is so crucial-especially for women in midlife.

Don’t forget to subscribe, share this episode with a friend, and check out “The Complete Bone and Joint Health Plan” for even more actionable tips!

Grab the book on Amazon or purchase it on Barnes & Noble

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Connect with Sydney via Sydney Nitzkorski Fitness & Nutrition
and Instagram: @sn.fitnut

Connect with Dr. Wittstein via DukeHealth.org
and Instagram: @jocelyn_wittstein_md