Coming of Rage

As we roll into summer break on Coming of Rage, we're packing an entire season’s worth of Cliff's Notes into one single little episode. We're recapping & reflecting on what we’ve learned so far while highlighting everything you missed (or just forgot) before taking a tiny hiatus to bask in the sun and regroup for our next batch of hot(flash) topics. We'll be back in AUGUST with even more exper...

We are joined in the Rage Studios this week by Brandee Hommerding, Certified Nutrition Therapy Practitioner and Owner of Bee Collective Wellness. Brandee was kind enough to answer our two most burning questions around nutrition and perimenopause: what's the big fat deal with protein, and why is drinking alcohol coming at such a higher cost at this age? It was a treat to learn from her - her no-bul...

In our final episode of our 4-part series featuring the best physicians and clinicians in menopause care, we get into it with the Gold Standard gals of Menopause Care—OB/GYNs and hosts of the incredible podcast, Ovary Active -  Dr. Rebecca Dunsmoor-Su and Dr. Amy Voedisch. This is a real Master Class in nuance of perimenopause care. The Doctors share their collective wisdom regarding birth control...

In this two-part episode on  Coming of Rage , we are joined by Dr. Brie Woodruff, DNP, ARNP. In Part One, we discuss the challenges women face in understanding their bodies and cycles, the symptoms of perimenopause, and using hormone therapy (and alternatives) to treat some of the peskier perimenopausal symptoms, while also addressing integrative care for women in midlife. In Part Two, we dive int...

In this two-part episode on  Coming of Rage , we are joined by Dr. Brie Woodruff, DNP, ARNP. In Part One, we discuss the challenges women face in understanding their bodies and cycles, the symptoms of perimenopause, and using hormone therapy (and alternatives) to treat some of the peskier perimenopausal symptoms, while also addressing integrative care for women in midlife. In Part B, we dive into...

This special episode kicks off our 4-PART SERIES where we speak with top menopause physicians and clinicians. We will take a deeper dive into the nuts and bolts of all things perimenopause, aiming to separate internet noise from data-backed science and everything in between.  For the first episode in this series, we welcome the International Celebrity Menopause Whisperer herself, Dr. Lakeischa McM...

Relationships & Sex, but make it perimenopause! This juicy episode dives into sex, love, relationships, and the changes in your own capacity for giving and receiving these things. We're so honored to have shared a mic with Natassja Barnes, LMHC and Certified Sex Therapist , to discuss how changes in estrogen might affect your feelings around those topics. We're covering all the juicy stuff: ho...

TW: discussions of suicide and depression No guests in the house! On this episode, Kate and Megan discuss their personal journey updates. No experts, no doctors, no anecdotes from other women - just these ladies catching up on what's been going on. Megan discusses her PMDD diagnosis and chosen course of treatment. Kate discusses her suspicions that she has undiagnosed ADHD. The gals discuss cycle...

Your vulva has a lot to say, and we found some experts to translate for us! In this episode, Dr. Ashley Fuller and Dr. Meredith McClure , menopause, vuvlo-vaginal, and sexual health specialists, AND hosts of the podcast, Labia Logic , discuss vulvar health, hormonal changes during menopause, and practical tips for maintaining vulvar wellness. They share insights on hormone-related changes vs condi...

Business owner. Mother. Wife. Woman! in a youth-obsessed society. How does menopause impact these experiences? Amy Starner, 54-year-old baddie and owner of Dragonfly Yoga Dance Pilates joins us to discuss her own personal journey through this transitional phase of life, and why it actually feels pretty good on the other side of menopause. Join us as we shoot the shit about what life is like on the...

Having gone through menopause THREE times by age 33, our friend Lucy shares her personal experience with both chemically induced menopause as well as full surgical menopause. It's a wild ride examining the rolls of hormones as they are suppressed and reintroduced through the use of modern medicine, pregnancy, and surgical removal of her uterus, cervix, and ovaries. We're honored she shared her exp...

In this episode we're tossing around some noteworthy statistics. While it goes without saying that we're not medical professionals, we're saying it again: we are not medical professionals! However, we are excited to share information gathered from some of our favorite medical professionals and the American Menopause Society. It's also worth noting that while we use "women" more often than not whil...

Estrogen? What about it? Let's set the record straight on the physiological changes during perimenopause. This week on Coming of Rage, we sat down with Lavonne Searle, ARNP, Menopause Care Specialist of Empowered Menopause Care. As a women's healthcare provider, Lavonne witnessed firsthand, over and over, the frustration of patients not receiving the specialized practical care and guidance during...

We're honored to host global menopause champion badass, Lauren Chiren, of Women of a Certain Stage! Everyone talks about night sweats and hot flashes, but what about the anxiety or the sometimes crippling brain fog? In this episode, we'll talk about the tragedy of mistaking hormonal shifts for mental decline and why menopause is actually a "power upgrade" once you get through the transition. Laure...

Welcome aboard! Join us while we introduce ourselves, fumble through a first run podcast episode, and talk about how we've both found ourselves on this journey....Or just skip ahead to the meatier content with awesome experts and relatable anecdotes!