▶️ WORK WITH ME:• 45-minute Holistic Transformation session: https://cal.com/coach-jamilaoni-trans...• Coach Jamila's website: https://www.coachjamilaoni.com/• "Girl Get Your Groove Back" Journal & Tracker: https://a.co/d/7koT53K• Email: info@coachjamilaoni.com▶️ LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE:• Dr. Taylor Website: https://www.myieshataylor.com/• Dr. Taylor IG: | @doctormyieshataylor• Email: mtaylor@enterhealth.comA root-cause approach to hormone health, energy, and mental clarity. Midlife isn’t just hormones...it’s stress, trauma, and a nervous system asking for support.Episode 13 | In this episode of Girl, Get Your Groove Back, I’m joined by Dr. Myiesha Taylor, integrative physician and nationally recognized women’s health expert, for an honest, compassionate conversation about perimenopause and menopause, and why so many women in that mid-life phase feel exhausted, anxious, dismissed, or disconnected during this season.We explore how hormonal shifts, chronic stress, trauma, and nervous system dysregulation collide in midlife and what women actually need during this transition to feel supported, informed, and empowered.Dr. Taylor also shares her personal journey into medicine, what shaped the way she cares for women today, and the story behind her being the real-life inspiration for the mom character on Disney Jr.’s Doc McStuffins.In this episode, we discuss:• What’s really happening in the body during perimenopause and menopause• Why stress and past trauma can show up more intensely in midlife• Common symptoms women are told to “push through” and why that advice misses the mark• How to advocate for yourself in medical spaces• What compassionate, integrative care for midlife women should look likeThis episode is for women who want credible information, real conversation, and reassurance.🎧 Listen, learn, and share this episode with a woman who needs it.Disclaimer:This podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical, mental health, or other professional advice. The content provided does not establish a professional-client relationship. Always seek guidance from a qualified professional. Use of this podcast at your own risk.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Dr. Myiesha Taylor01:02 Dr. Taylor's Journey into Medicine03:30 Understanding Perimenopause and Menopause09:08 Hormonal Changes and Their Impact14:54 Addressing Dismissal in Women's Health20:55 The Importance of Hormonal Balance28:50 The Need for Comprehensive Women's Health Care32:42 Empowerment and Agency in Healthcare36:11 The Risks of Hormone Replacement Therapy39:02 Mental Health and Hormonal Changes43:18 Gut Health: The Second Brain51:18 Advocating for Yourself in Healthcare58:12 Shifting Mindsets Around Health and Insurance01:02:05 Connecting with Dr. Myiesha Taylor01:03:33 The Inspiration Behind Doc McStuffins01:05:23 Challenges Faced as a Black Female Physician01:09:29 Rapid Fire Questions: Insights and Reflections01:16:19 Finding Your Groove: Life After ParentingMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/stan-town/groove...License code: UJUX5IGAKU9NDBF8🔔 Subscribe for more conversations on women’s health, nervous system support, and sustainable wellness.💬 Comment below | What part of midlife has surprised you the most?#perimenopause #menopause #women'shealth #hormonetherapy #integrativemedicine #healtheducation #Blackwomen #healthempowerment, #DrMyieshaTaylor #CoachJamilaOni #perimenopause #healthadvocacy #women'shealth #lifestylechoices #healthcarerepresentation #DocMcStuffins