Dr. Sarah McKay, a brilliant neuroscientist, takes us on a thrilling adventure into the intricate dance between hormones and the female brain during menopause. She shares her personal quest to unravel how those mischievous hormonal shifts tweak women's brains from 40 onwards, revealing the fascinating secrets of neuronal 'pruning and tuning.' Dr. McKay also shines a spotlight on the superstars estrogen, dopamine, and serotonin, and uncovers how our social circles and daily choices play a massive role in brain health. With sparkling discussions on metabolic health and the wider ripple effect of menopause, this episode is a must-listen for any woman eager to keep her brain sparkling and sharp!

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Dr. Sarah McKay is a neuroscientist and science communicator who makes brain science practical and accessible for better health, wellbeing, and performance. She holds an MSc and PhD from Oxford and spent five years researching spinal cord injury before founding Think Brain, her science education company. Sarah’s appeared on ABC’s Catalyst, The Mel Robbins Podcast, SBS Insight, and has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, and Australian Women’s Weekly. She’s the author of The Women’s Brain Book, Baby Brain, and Brain Health for Dummies, all exploring how understanding the brain can help us live and feel better.

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Bizzie Gold is renowned for her unique approach to mental health. In this episode, you will discover how the repetitive inputs during ages 2 to 5 shape our thought patterns and behaviors, and how they can transform during menopause when our 'neurochemical armor' shifts. Bizzie, referred to as the mental health industry's most dangerous outsider, uncovers why 'your brain is a filthy liar' and provides strategies for understanding and rewiring your brain pattern to foster personal growth and fulfillment. A must-listen for any woman navigating the journey of menopause and eager to break free from limiting mental constructs. As Dr. Mindy puts it, “Menopause offers you a time to re-pattern your brain. It's like a get out of jail free card.”

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Bizzie Gold, a tech founder and behavior futurist, invented Brain Pattern Mapping, a 98.3% accurate behavior and thought prediction technology. Her system decodes subconscious patterns driving human perception and decision-making, offering a revolutionary alternative to traditional mental health models. Gold's work combines data science, neuropsychology, and pattern recognition to deliver sustainable rewiring without therapy's codependency. Gold's ability to decode human behavior and provide immediate, actionable solutions makes her a disruptive force in modern psychology, proving predictable patterns—not self-awareness—are key to breaking self-sabotage cycles.

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Dr. Mariza Snyder and Dr. Mindy break down the myths and realities of perimenopause! Discover practical lifestyle shifts, from nutrition to setting boundaries, to help you thrive through hormonal changes. They discuss challenges like sleep issues, mood swings, and weight gain, plus the role of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and why lifestyle still matters. Tune in for tips, science-backed insights, and empowering advice to navigate perimenopause with confidence!

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Dr. Mariza Snyder is a powerhouse advocate for midlife women, leveraging 17+ years as a practitioner, author, and speaker to spark a massive movement for women in perimenopause and beyond. With her top-rated Energized with Dr. Mariza podcast (13 million downloads) and a passionate social media audience of over 400K and 8 million monthly views, she’s a trusted guide—offering science-backed solutions for perimenopause and metabolic health.

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Join Dr. Mindy as she reveals the secrets to a healthier, happier you! In this solo episode, she dives into fasting, fitness, and self-love, sharing her ultimate weight loss checklist. Discover how to unlock your metabolic magic, eat smarter with fiber and protein, avoid hidden liver saboteurs (like alcohol and meds), kick out lingering anger, embrace a “movement diet,” master detox strategies, improve your sleep, eat with the sun, and find your daily chill. Tune in to become your own health hero—no gimmicks or surgery required!

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Dr. Kelly Casperson, urologist and author of "The Menopause Moment," highlights the importance of testosterone in women's health, particularly for mood, motivation, and muscle building, not just libido. She discusses various administration methods (pellets, creams, troches) despite the lack of FDA-approved female testosterone products. Dr. Kelly stresses the need for comprehensive sex education, addressing lifestyle factors, and open communication to optimize testosterone therapy and a healthy sex life, noting that desire isn't the primary factor in fulfillment. She also touches on the health implications of asexuality, emphasizing community and partnership alongside orgasms for longevity.

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Dr. Kelly Casperson, MD is a board-certified urologist with over 15 years of experience who now specializes in women’s sexual health and hormone therapy. After realizing that traditional medical training left a gaping hole in addressing women's intimate needs, she created the You Are Not Broken podcast and authored You Are Not Broken and The Menopause Moment. She also founded The Casperson Clinic, a membership-based model that provides tailored, unhurried care. Known for being “like a big sister who’s a doctor,” Dr. Casperson delivers clinical expertise with humor, candidness, and unwavering support.

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Did you know that menopause is your body's way of preparing you for something greater? In this LIVE episode at Life Chiropractic College West, Dr. Mindy shares her transformative research on the neurological changes women experience during menopause, exploring its role as a period of profound growth and leadership. Learn about the evolutionary, neurological, and societal shifts that occur, and discover how to embrace this phase as a time of rebirth and purpose. This recording is a must for women (and the men who love them) looking to understand and cherish the true purpose of menopause.

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Emily Morse, popularly known as 'Sex with Emily,' has over 20 years of experience, best-selling books, and the Smart Sex Membership, shares her expertise on the complexities of female sexuality, particularly during menopause. The discussion covers how menopausal women can reconnect with their bodies, understand and reclaim pleasure, and enhance their sexual lives through various means such as solo sex, pelvic floor health, and the use of innovative sexual tools. Emily focuses on the importance of self-compassion, pleasure as a daily practice, and the unexpected journey towards better health and creativity through a mindful approach to sex.

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Emily Morse is a doctor of human sexuality and the host of the award-winning sexuality podcast, "Sex with Emily," which has been on air for nearly two decades. She is a MasterClass instructor on sex and communication and was previously a radio host and executive producer on SiriusXM. She has been profiled in The New York Times, Forbes, and Men's Health and has been featured by The Today Show, Conan, Entertainment Tonight, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Bustle and elsewhere.

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Ever wonder how emotional baggage messes with your health? Dr. Bradley Nelson is here to teach us the science of how to shed that baggage. Turns out, emotional energy lingers in your body and can pop up as physical and mental symptoms down the road. Dr. Nelson stresses that menopause isn't just a rough patch—it's a huge growth spurt for you and your emotional well-being. As he puts it, "Your subconscious mind chats with you through your physical body," shining a light on those invisible but powerful emotional experiences that shape our lives.

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Holistic physician Dr. Bradley Nelson (D.C., ret.) is one of the world’s foremost experts on natural methods of achieving wellness. He is the creator of The Emotion Code®, The Body Code™, and The Belief Code®, and CEO of Discover Healing. His bestselling books include “The Emotion Code” and “The Body Code.” His newest book, “The Heart Code” (Dec. 2, 2025), is now available for preorder. Learn more at Drbradnelson.com.

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