If you're in your 40s and suddenly don't feel like yourself — you're waking up at 2 a.m., the brain fog won't lift, your patience is paper-thin — you may have been told it's stress. Or depression. Or just "getting older." But what if it's something else entirely? In this episode of Intune, Dr. Isha Mannering sits down with endocrinologist Dr. Shamita Trivedi to walk through what's really happening to women's hormones in midlife — and why so many are being given the wrong answers.
What you'll learn:

• Why perimenopause is a "wild roller coaster" — not a steady decline
• The antidepressant vs. hormone treatment gap affecting women in midlife
• Three specific self-advocacy questions to bring to your next doctor's appointment
• How to reduce your invisible load and move through burnout
• The mindset shift that separates self-worth from productivity

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 — Welcome to Intune
0:49 — Introducing Dr. Shamita Trivedi
2:16 — The perimenopause roller coaster no one explains
3:26 — Why women's midlife health has been under-researched
4:08 — "She was given antidepressants instead of hormones"
5:21 — How to advocate for yourself (3 specific questions)
8:00 — A layered approach to hormone replacement
10:59 — Treating the beautiful human, not just the numbers
12:21 — Bringing breathing, grounding, and yoga into the clinic
16:00 — Burnout and the sandwich generation
19:02 — Reducing your invisible load
23:01 — "I am valuable AND I'm productive"
25:30 — Connect with Dr. Trivedi

→ Follow Dr. Shamita Trivedi on Instagram: @Dr.Trivedi_hormonedoc
→ Visit her practice online: drshanithatrivedi.com

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→ Dr. Isha Mannering is a board-certified pediatrician, international media medical expert, and founder of InTune MD. Her platform bridges clinical expertise with practical wellness for families and individuals seeking reliable, compassionate guidance.

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✨This episode is dedicated to baby Fiona, and to every family who has experienced the loss of a child ✨

When Tobi Tajomavwo was told by the ER to "go home and let it happen" during her miscarriage with no guidance, no support, no follow-up she made a decision: no other woman would go through what she went through.

In this episode of the InTune MD Podcast, Dr. Isha Mannering sits down with Tobi Tajomavwo, founder of Àjoké Nursing Concierge, to discuss the gaps in maternal care, the silence around pregnancy loss, and how one woman turned her deepest trauma into a mission to make every birthing woman feel seen, supported, and honored. This conversation covers loss, healing, systemic failure, and the power of women gathering together, and it's one of the most important conversations we've had on this show.

What you'll learn:
→ The exact words Tobi was told during her miscarriage and why they're a failure of the healthcare system
→ How Àjoké Nursing Concierge is creating a "one-stop shop" for holistic maternity care from conception through postpartum
→ The Cherish Her Experience: an annual event honoring women who've suffered pregnancy and infant loss
→ Why connection is the single most overlooked variable in maternal health outcomes
→ Tobi's "prescription" for recovery after loss — simple tools that cost nothing
→ How personal trauma can become the foundation for a life-changing mission

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
06:05 - Traumatic Miscarriage & Being Told to "Go Home"
08:37 - Depression, Anxiety & Starting Over
15:18 - Why You're Never Alone in Your Struggles
22:49 - Pregnancy Loss, Fiona & Finding Purpose
28:25 - From Grief to Healing Through Gardening

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Hi, I'm Dr. Isha Mannering. I'm a board-certified pediatrician, international media medical expert, and founder of InTune MD a platform for evidence-based guidance on modern health, parenting, and emotional well-being. I've been featured across television, radio, print, and digital platforms. This channel bridges clinical expertise and practical wellness for families and individuals.

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