40s Forward

In this solo episode of 40s Forward, Dr. Betsy Greenleaf continues her Hormones 101 series with a deep dive into testosterone, one of the most misunderstood hormones in medicine. Testosterone isn't just about muscles, masculinity, or sex drive. Women need testosterone too! It influences the brain, bones, metabolism, cardiovascular system, skin, and sexual function. Dr. Greenleaf explores how testo...

What if estrogen isn't simply a "female hormone" or something that disappears during menopause? In this solo episode of 40s Forward, Dr. Betsy Greenleaf continues her Hormones 101 series with a deep dive into estrogen—one of the most misunderstood hormones in the human body. Estrogen influences far more than reproduction. It plays important roles in the brain, bones, cardiovascular system, skin, s...

What if the fatigue, weight changes, brain fog, poor sleep, anxiety, low libido, or changes in your workouts aren't simply signs of getting older? In this solo episode of 40s Forward, Dr. Betsy Greenleaf goes back to the basics with Hormones 101—a foundational guide to what hormones actually are, how they communicate throughout the body, and why understanding them becomes increasingly important af...

In this episode of 40s Forward, Dr. Betsy Greenleaf sits down with Diana Pagano, international keynote speaker, two-time national bestselling author, action-driven mindset coach, and entrepreneur who helps people break through barriers and create exponential results in business and life. As a first-generation Mexican-American and former single mother, Diana's journey from adversity to achievement...

In this episode of 40s Forward, Dr. Betsy Greenleaf sits down with Dr. Sherry Brewer, double board-certified physician in internal medicine and integrative medicine, certified functional medicine practitioner, founder of Body by Alchemy, and author of Why You Can't Lose Weight . Dr. Brewer knows weight-loss resistance personally. During perimenopause, while navigating divorce, exercising intensely...

Could your thyroid be the missing piece behind your fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, and hormone struggles? In this episode of 40s Forward , Dr. Betsy Greenleaf welcomes Dr. Amie Hornaman , widely known as The Thyroid Fixer . As a thyroid expert, author, and founder of the Advanced Thyroid & Hormone Clinic, Dr. Amie shares why so many women continue to suffer despite being told their thyroid labs...

What if the biggest transformation after 40 isn't about dieting—it's about changing the way you think? In this episode of 40s Forward , Dr. Betsy Greenleaf sits down with Terry Tateossian , founder of The House of Rose , nutrition coach, and wellness advocate who transformed her life after struggling with burnout, emotional eating, anxiety, perimenopause, and gaining more than 80 pounds. Terry sha...

What if your best chapter is just beginning? In this episode of 40s Forward , Dr. Betsy Greenleaf sits down with Pearl Mashour —women's empowerment coach, educator, speaker, author, and host of the Female Fluence Breakthrough Podcast —to discuss how women can rediscover themselves, overcome self-doubt, and create a life filled with purpose after 40. Together, they explore how confidence is built,...

Sleep is one of the most powerful tools for healing—yet millions of people over 40 struggle to get enough of it. In this episode of 40s Forward , Dr. Betsy Greenleaf sits down with Dorina Torje , founder of NaturalSleep.shop, who transformed her own life after battling severe insomnia for more than a decade. After relying on sleeping pills that eventually stopped working, Dorina discovered a holis...

In this episode of 40s Forward , Dr. Betsy Greenleaf sits down with Maureen Benkovich , alcohol freedom coach, published author, keynote speaker, host of the Sober Fit Life podcast, and founder of Sober Fit Chick. Maureen helps high-achieving women and men who don't identify with "rock bottom" but know alcohol is quietly stealing their sleep, energy, confidence, and momentum. Together, they explor...

In this episode of 40s Forward, Dr. Betsy Greenleaf sits down with Cynthia Thurlow, nurse practitioner, two-time TEDx speaker, bestselling author, and internationally recognized expert in perimenopause, menopause, and women's metabolic health. While hormones play a critical role in helping women navigate midlife, Cynthia explains why hormone replacement therapy is only part of the solution. Drawin...

In this episode of 40s Forward, Dr. Betsy Greenleaf sits down with Dr. Elliot Justin, emergency medicine physician, telehealth pioneer, and founder of FirmTech, a company developing wearable technology designed to improve sexual health and detect early signs of cardiovascular disease. What started as a career in emergency medicine evolved into a mission to help people enjoy longer, healthier, and...

In this episode of 40s Forward, Dr. Betsy Greenleaf sits down with Andrea Trank, somatic yoga instructor, certified integrative medicine coach, HeartMath-certified practitioner, and owner of Heavenlane Healing and Creative Arts. Together, they explore how nervous system regulation, hormones, pelvic health, intimacy, and root-cause healing all connect after 40. Andrea shares her personal journey fr...

In this episode of 40s Forward, Dr. Betsy Greenleaf sits down with Julie James, functional health practitioner and founder of the Wholistic Health Method, to explore what it truly means to heal from the inside out. This conversation dives deep into the root-cause approach to health—moving beyond symptom management and into understanding how hormones, gut health, lifestyle, and mindset all intersec...

In this episode of 40s Forward, Dr. Betsy Greenleaf sits down with Dr. Gabriele Lang—psychologist, leadership expert, and founder of the Up & Change platform—to explore one of the most overlooked drivers of success after 40: how we handle stress, conflict, and communication. With over 30 years of experience working with executives and organizations worldwide, Dr. Lang shares powerful insights into...

In this episode of 40s Forward, Dr. Betsy Greenleaf breaks down one of the most misunderstood—and overlooked—hormones in women's health after 40: testosterone. If you've been feeling flat, unmotivated, disconnected, or like your drive—physically, mentally, or emotionally—has faded, you're not alone. And it may not be "just aging" or menopause. It may be hormonal. This conversation challenges outda...

In this episode of 40s Forward, Dr. Betsy Greenleaf sits down with Barbara Joshua, a senior business consultant with more than 30 years of experience advising CEOs, executives, and entrepreneurs on growth, strategy, and transformation. Together, they explore what it really takes to succeed in business after 40 — from leadership and communication to confidence, collaboration, and reinvention. What...

In this episode of 40s Forward, Dr. Betsy Greenleaf sits down with Dr. David Spiro—pediatric emergency physician, educator, and host of the HUMED (Human Medicine) podcast—to explore how the foundations of lifelong health begin early and continue to shape us well into midlife and beyond. This conversation bridges pediatrics and midlife health, revealing how sleep, nutrition, movement, and daily hab...

In this episode of 40s Forward, Dr. Betsy Greenleaf breaks down one of the most overlooked topics in midlife health: testosterone and andropause in men over 40. Many men are told that fatigue, weight gain, low motivation, and decreased libido are just a normal part of aging. But what if it's not just aging? What if it's hormonal? This episode dives into what testosterone really does in the body, w...

In this episode of 40s Forward, Dr. Betsy Greenleaf sits down with Rebecca Nwankwo, founder of Mindset Queen, author of The Lies We Tell Ourselves, and host of the Rise, Redefine, Reign Summit. Rebecca shares her personal story of hitting a crossroads in her 40s after nearly 20 years in corporate real estate. On paper, everything looked successful, but internally she knew something no longer fit....

In this episode of 40s Forward, Dr. Betsy Greenleaf sits down with Celestine Runu — clairvoyant psychic, coach, author, poet, speaker, and energy alchemist — for a fascinating conversation about intuition, energy, healing, and what midlife really means. Rather than seeing your 40s and beyond as a decline, Celestine reframes this stage of life as a powerful reset button. Together, she and Dr. Green...

In this episode of 40s Forward, Dr. Betsy Greenleaf unpacks a bold statement she's made on social media: "Hormones are banned." Not because they're banned today — but because we may be heading down that road if hormones keep getting treated like a trendy quick fix instead of a medical tool that requires real expertise, monitoring, and whole-person care. Dr. Greenleaf breaks down how fear around ho...

In this episode of 40s Forward, Dr. Betsy Greenleaf breaks down why aches, stiffness, joint noise, and unexplained soreness become so common in midlife — even when you haven't had an injury. If you've ever woken up feeling stiff, crunchy, or suddenly betrayed by your knees, shoulders, or back, this episode explains what's actually happening beneath the surface. This isn't "just aging." It's tissue...

In this episode of 40s Forward, Dr. Betsy Greenleaf breaks down why weight gain and weight loss resistance become so common after the age of 40. Despite eating less and exercising more, many people find their bodies no longer respond the way they used to. This episode explains why that happens and what truly works for sustainable fat loss and metabolic health in midlife. Dr. Greenleaf discusses th...

In this episode of 40s Forward, Dr. Betsy Greenleaf explores why brain fog, word-finding difficulty, anxiety, low motivation, and emotional flatness often appear after 40. These symptoms are not signs of dementia or inevitable aging, but signals from a brain undergoing hormonal, metabolic, and nervous system recalibration. This episode explains how estrogen, dopamine, cortisol, sleep disruption, a...