What if the changes you’ve been dreading—fatigue, mood swings, weight gain, shifting desire—aren’t signs that your body is failing, but signals that it’s asking for a new kind of care? In episode 245 of Joy Found Here, Stephanie sits down with Dr. Betsy A.B. Greenleaf for a candid, empowering conversation about menopause, hormones, and midlife vitality. Together, they challenge outdated myths, explore why so many women feel blindsided by this transition, and reveal why this chapter can be a powerful beginning—not an ending.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

(02:02) How Dr. Betsy found her calling in women’s health

(07:44) What menopause really is—and what it isn’t

(09:46) Genetics, stress, and the timing of menopause

(13:59) Hormones and their full-body impact

(17:07) Understanding hormone replacement options

(20:01) The study that shaped menopause fear

(24:08) Is it ever too late to start hormones?

(28:35) Collagen, protein, and supplement truths

(36:41) Sex, stress, and midlife desire

(44:02) Why PAUSE matters in midlife

Dr. Betsy A.B. Greenleaf is a triple board-certified OB-GYN and integrative medicine physician with over 20 years of clinical experience specializing in menopause, hormones, sexual health, and longevity. As the founder of the International P.A.U.S.E. Institute, she helps women and men over 40 navigate midlife changes with clarity, confidence, and choice—blending conventional medicine with functional and holistic approaches. Her work centers on whole-body wellness, education, and empowerment rather than quick fixes. Dr. Greenleaf is a sought-after speaker and media expert, featured in outlets such as Forbes and Oprah Daily.

In this episode, Dr. Greenleaf reframes menopause not as an ending, but as a natural transition into a powerful “second spring,” offering reassurance that women are not broken—and that it’s never too late to feel well again. She breaks down how hormonal shifts affect the entire body, from mood, sleep, and brain fog to skin health, bone density, and intimacy, while clearly explaining the full range of options available, including lifestyle changes, supplements, and hormone therapy. With honesty and nuance, she addresses long-standing fears around hormones, unpacking outdated research and emphasizing that every path forward is a personal decision. She also highlights the often-overlooked role of stress, mindset, and brain health in desire and connection, reminding listeners that vitality, pleasure, and confidence can evolve—and even deepen—during midlife.

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What happens when your body starts changing in ways no one prepared you for—and pushing through stops working? In episode 244 of Joy Found Here, integrative health practitioner Dyna Vink joins Stephanie for a candid conversation about perimenopause, menopause, and the hidden ways they impact women’s health and confidence. Drawing from her own 13-year journey, Dyna shares why this often-misunderstood life stage can become a powerful turning point rather than something to simply endure.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

(3:18) A turning point sparked by caregiving and loss

(4:51) Leaving corporate life to choose purpose

(6:38) Thirteen years of unexplained perimenopause symptoms

(8:54) What integrative testing uncovers beyond bloodwork

(12:08) How hormones affect focus, mood, and confidence

(15:04) Why women quietly exit careers in midlife

(16:16) The four pillars of midlife health and balance

(26:05) The gut–hormone–inflammation connection

(38:45) Mindset shifts that unlock reinvention

(44:18) One simple habit to start the new year

Dyna Vink is a certified Integrative Health Practitioner and the founder of Holistic Nutrition Lifestyle, supporting women through perimenopause and midlife health transitions. After leaving a high-powered corporate career in tech marketing, she retrained in integrative and functional health following her own 13-year struggle with unexplained symptoms. Her approach focuses on uncovering root causes through lifestyle strategies and functional medicine testing rather than quick fixes. Now based in Panama, she works virtually with women worldwide, helping them restore balance, resilience, and long-term vitality.

In this episode, Dyna reframes perimenopause and menopause as signals to listen more closely to the body, not phases to simply endure. She explains how hormonal shifts affect the entire system—from gut health and sleep to mood, cognition, and confidence—and why many women feel unseen by traditional approaches. Dyna shares how integrative testing can reveal hidden imbalances and outlines four essential pillars—nutrition, sleep, movement, and mindset—that support women through midlife. Her message is clear and practical: advocate for your health, trust your body’s wisdom, and use this season as an opportunity to redefine what well-being looks like moving forward.

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What happens when an engineer questions not just how systems work—but who they work for? In episode 243 of Joy Found Here, Josée Tremblay joins Stephanie for a thoughtful conversation on leadership, resilience, and the unseen structures shaping our careers and lives. Drawing on three decades in male-dominated STEM environments, she challenges assumptions about success and invites listeners to rethink how work, home, and purpose fit together.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

(04:08) From engineering to authorship

(06:10) Why STEM still shuts women out

(09:30) How culture shapes career paths early

(15:42) Being the only woman in the room

(18:58) Small fixes with big access gains

(26:50) The hiring bias no one sees

(35:04) When work and home collide

(36:51) Following the heart compass

(41:15) Mentorship that actually works

(44:54) Leading with intention and impact

Josée Tremblay is a mechanical engineer, trailblazing STEM leader, and author of the Amazon #1 bestseller Us, And Yet: Together We Rise Beyond Traditional Roles. With more than 30 years of experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams, she brings a rare blend of technical depth and human-centered insight to conversations about leadership and fulfillment. Josée is passionate about rethinking how work, home, and relationships intersect, helping people design a sustainable “life architecture” where success and wholeness can coexist.

In this episode, Josée explores why women remain underrepresented in STEM and leadership, pointing not to lack of ability but to systemic structures, cultural conditioning, and unconscious bias. Drawing from her own career in male-dominated environments, she reframes equity as a human issue and emphasizes the power of intentional design—both professionally and personally—to build resilience and belonging. She encourages listeners to trust their internal compass, make thoughtful adjustments rather than drastic exits, and lead with clarity and heart, reminding us that when environments support the whole person, everyone rises together.

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