SHARING OUT LOUD

There are moments in life that completely change the direction of your story. For today's guest, those moments came in rapid succession—a BRCA1 diagnosis, the loss of both parents, preventative cancer surgeries, and surgical menopause at just 43 years old. Instead of allowing those experiences to define her, Victoria Barber transformed them into a mission to ensure other women never have to n...

Have you ever looked in the mirror and thought, "Why doesn't my skin respond the way it used to?" If you're in your 40s, 50s, or beyond, you're definitely not alone. Today's guest, Danielle Ruess, knows that feeling firsthand. After spending more than 26 years leading marketing in the pharmaceutical, chemical, and technology industries, Danielle never imagined she&apo...

When I sat down with Dr. Jordan Emont, I thought we would jump right into menopause, hormones, and women's health. Instead, we started somewhere I wasn't expecting at all: insurance. And honestly? It ended up being one of the most fascinating parts of our conversation. We talked about the complexities of our healthcare system, the hurdles both patients and physicians face, and why gettin...

Did you know that endometriosis has been found in embryos? That's right. Endometriosis doesn't suddenly begin with a woman's first period—it can be present long before symptoms ever appear. Yet despite affecting millions of women, it still takes an average of 7 to 10 years to receive a diagnosis. For many women, that's years of pain, confusion, dismissal, and being told their s...

Did you know that endometriosis has been found in embryos? Yes, you read that correctly. Endometriosis doesn’t suddenly begin when a girl gets her first period — research suggests it can start developing long before that. This is not simply a “woman’s disease.” It is a female disease that can impact girls and women across their entire lifespan. In this episode of Sharing Out Loud , I sit down with...

Today’s conversation takes us into history—but not the kind you learned from a textbook. I sat down with author Briana Gervat, whose book There Will Come Soft Rains: A Journey Along the Western Front explores the emotional, physical, and human landscapes left behind by war. This isn’t just a story about the past—it’s about what lingers. The silence, the memory, the weight of places that have seen...

Today, I’m joined by Charlotte—the Dependency Doula —whose work is rooted in something far deeper than professional training. Her journey began as a pregnant woman in active addiction, navigating recovery while facing judgment, fear, and systems that didn’t always listen. Through determination and self-advocacy, she rebuilt her life—and now uses that experience to stand beside other women doing th...

Today on Sharing Out Loud , I’m joined by the incredible Dr. Kristine Gravino — Ph. D., psychologist, integrative health expert, and a true force when it comes to helping women break self-sabotage and rebuild trust with their bodies. But this conversation? It goes way deeper than mindset tips. We talk about the brainstem stroke she survived in her early 20s — an experience that could have taken he...

I am republishing this episode because it needs to be heard! So please listen and share, share, share! Angie Knierim is a menopause advocate and the founder of Empower Women in Midlife , a FREE app designed for women like you to connect, share experiences, and advocate for your own health and life. In midlife — especially during perimenopause and menopause — you don’t have to feel confused, isolat...

Dr. Alexis Dunne is back on the podcast! If you don’t already know her, Dr. Dunne — also known as @dunnewithmenopause — is a board-certified internal medicine physician and certified menopause specialist based in Illinois who has become a trusted voice for women navigating midlife health. Last week, Dr. Dunne graciously joined me for an Instagram Live so we could dive into a few important topics w...

For more than twenty years, Paige was sick — not visibly sick, but quietly battling bulimia nervosa. And like so many people living with invisible illnesses, she became incredibly good at looking “fine.” She built a life. She had a career, relationships, a social circle. She laughed at the right times. She showed up. But internally, she was locked in a relentless negotiation with food, her body, a...

Today’s guest is the kind of physician who doesn’t just practice medicine — she lives it out loud. Dr. Alexis Dunne is an Internal Medicine physician who pivoted her career to become a menopause specialist after witnessing how deeply women were being dismissed, misinformed, and left to suffer in silence. But she didn’t just stay inside the exam room. She picked up her phone. Yes, she jumped headfi...

In this episode of Sharing Out Loud , I’m joined by Callie Greenberg — healthcare insider, endometriosis survivor, and a woman who is LOUD when it comes to owning your body and your story. Callie spent nearly two decades working inside the healthcare system — only to be dismissed, gaslit, and failed by it. Her pain began at 13, and for 24 years she was told it was “just bad cramps,” “in her head,”...

Sarah is the best-selling author of Beyond Booze: How to Create a Life You Love Alcohol-Free , and a passionate advocate for women’s wellbeing at every stage of life. She is also: a multi-award-winning Health and Wellbeing Coach an accredited Grey Area Drinking Coach a menopause coach and a keynote speaker , bravely sharing her journey to sobriety Sarah quite literally supports women all over the...

Today on the podcast, I’m so excited to welcome Angie Knierim — a menopause advocate and the founder of Empower Women in Midlife , a FREE space (app) created for women like you to connect, share experiences, and become advocates for your own health and life. In midlife — especially during perimenopause and menopause — you no longer have to feel confused, isolated, or overwhelmed. We’re breaking th...

Welcome to the podcast — I’m so honored to welcome April Day Garcia. April is the author of the breathtaking memoir The Room to Be Brave , a book built around one powerful question: What if healing meant walking back into the rooms you’ve spent your whole life trying to escape? In Room to Be Brave , April invites us into the invisible house we all carry — the one made of memories that shaped us, m...

Today’s episode is an important one — and an honest one. Fliss Hoyle is back for her second conversation with me, and this time she’s sharing a story that far too many women are living quietly: surgical menopause. Fliss is the founder of Lived Experience Inspires , a company dedicated to bringing the patient voice and lived experience into the heart of healthcare, education, and workplace culture....

Because midlife doesn’t need a makeover; it needs a microphone! And it also needs LOTS and LOTS and LOTS of women talking about it, sometimes for hours at a time😘. So, what happens when women drop the polite, watered-down version of midlife and finally say what’s actually going on? Magic. Truth. Relief. And a whole lot of “Why did no one tell me this sooner?” That’s exactly what unfolded during t...

In this enlightening episode, I had the privilege of speaking with the brilliant Dr. Kim Johnson Hatchett, a board-certified neurologist, author, and motivational speaker. Together, we dove into the fascinating interplay between brain health and hormonal changes during menopause, uncovering how this life stage impacts cognitive function and overall well-being. Dr. Hatchett shared her expertise on...

Meet Kelli O'Dell, a 67-year-old woman on FIRE to talk about menopause and HRT, because "no one is ever too old to rise".  In this episode, we sit down for an intimate, no-nonsense conversation about what it really means to start hormone replacement therapy later in life. From gaslighting in the medical system to the moment she finally said enough , her story is raw, honest, and wil...

Today’s conversation is one you won’t forget. I’m sitting down with Andryea Natkin — a 73-year-old ceramic artist who’s fighting for her right to access the hormones she deserves.  Andryea is on a mission — a fierce, unapologetic mission. She’s tenacious. She’s brave. And she’s absolutely not taking no for an answer. Because here’s the truth: whether you’re just beginning your perimenopause journe...

Dr. Noor Al-Humaidhi, aka Dr. Noor , is a women’s health physician who offers menopause treatment and wellness services tailored specifically to women. Driven by her own experience, she founded Lifestyles to empower women through perimenopause and menopause with real education, data-backed strategies, and personalized care.  She is breaking barriers and speaking loudly about a topic that has been...

🎙️ The Real Girls Guide to Over 55 with Angela Burk I met Angela in the comments section of Instagram while going down the rabbit hole of everything menopause . Something about her instantly stood out — her humor, her honesty, her unapologetic confidence. Within minutes, I knew I didn’t just need to talk with her — we needed to be friends. Angela is the real deal — smart, funny, and unfiltered. Sh...

Meet Fliss Holyle , born and raised — and still living — in the UK. At just 17, her world was turned upside down after a horrific car accident that set off a chain reaction of mental and physical health challenges. What followed was years of battling depression, anxiety, panic disorder, and an eating disorder — and later, a severe medication reaction that triggered bipolar disorder and led to her...

Hormones and sobriety — guess what they have in common?!!! You've got just me talking today from a recent Instagram LIVE. Let's dive in! 1. Just like sobriety, hormone health requires ongoing attention, monitoring, and support. Ignoring either one can set us back. 2. Our bodies change, our needs shift — which means treatment and support must evolve too. 3. Community, education, and ongoi...