Hysterical

Hysterical x EO Seattle Midlife is Tricky: Menopause, Leadership & Living Through It All Let’s be honest—midlife can be a lot. Careers hit their stride, kids (and parents) need us in new ways, and our hormones? They’ve decided to stage a coup. For women in leadership, this chapter can feel like the ultimate paradox: just when your confidence is peaking, your body and brain start playing by new...

Navigating menopause as a mature adult is hard enough, imagine if you have to contend with it much, much earlier. Hysterical is joined by doctors Dr. Hannah Short and Dr. Mandy Leonhardt who co-authored the book "The Complete Guide to POI and Early Menopause." Have you ever wondered about being in menopause while your school friends are going through puberty or discovering you're po...

How good are you willing to feel?  That's what acclaimed psychologist Julie Colwell asks as we unpack the intention behind Hysterical's first retreat.  This podcast is a call to action for anyone who wants to feel more aliveness in their day to day.  Less about menopause, and more about building community at this middle part of our lives, the Hysterical retreat in Baja, Mexico in March i...

This show breaks the silence on menopause! We've got the incredible Amanda Thebe with us for a candid chat that's fun, honest, and totally relatable. Here's what we cover: 1. Surviving Perimenopause: 2. Finding Light at the End 3. Antidepressants Unveiled 4. Sweating It Out 5. HRT 6. How we can Educate Everyone 7. Relationship Real Talk About Amanda Thebe: Amanda Thebe is a fitness...

When did inflammation become THE thing we needed to battle for greater health and longevity? And when did eating right for our bodies ever feel more complicated? If you’re like us, the nutrition playbook could use some simplification. That’s why we’ve invited the one and only Kanchan Koya to lead us in a workshop on how to optimize what we’re eating and drinking for increased vitality. We’ll get t...

If Hysterical had a muse, it might be Lara Heimann. Lara is founder of LYT Movement, a practice she created after years studying physical therapy and yoga. What is it with this stage of mid-life that creates more creaks and groans? We don’t have to accept this as an inevitable outcome of getting older, in fact, we can move better than we ever have. Lara wants to help all of us access more alivenes...

We are over the moon to bring Susanne Conrad to the Hysterical community. This workshop was months in the making. Remember when we learned that aligning values to action is one way to stave off anxiety? Then we asked ourselves, what are our values? Well, ask no more!  Susanne’s brilliance is in the accessible (and humorous) way she delivers game-changing personal development work. She’s been one o...

Dr. Julie Colwell is back!!  Leveraging the teachings of Gay and Katy Hendricks of The Big Leap, Julie is a game changer in the journey to thriving with our emotions.  This  show is filled with tools and frameworks to help us get out of our heads and into our bodies. We learn what creative brain is and how it’s the access point to true joy and connection.  We also discuss why the veil of hormones...

We dive deep into the fascinating world of Gastrointestinal health during perimenopause and menopause. Dr Fionnula speaks to a system-based approach to gut health how this system is effected by hormonal changes. Explore the revolutionary world of functional medicine, where prevention is the key to a better life. No more treating the symptoms; it's all about early detection and proactive care...

If you’re like us, you hear about inflammation everywhere and you are not quite sure what it is. Not anymore! Dr. Mary Claire Haver, founder of "The Galveston Diet" - an anti-inflammatory nutrition program designed for women in perimenopause, menopause, and beyond, is here to answer all our questions.   Together we’ll discover how Dr. Haver's perimenopause journey motivated her educ...

Ditch the aging myths and reclaim your vitality! It's time to shatter those misconceptions holding countless women back from embracing our midlife bodies and well-being as we age. If you've ever felt trapped by the notion of a "slowing metabolism," we’ll break free from that mindset with the help of Debra Atkinson. Explaining the intricacies of midlife health and weight loss mi...

Dr. Aimee is back!! If you missed the first episode with Dr. Aimee, check your Hysterical listening and dive in.  In her signature style of love, kindness and honesty, Dr Aimee  shares everything we need to know about donor egg pregnancy during perimenopause. In a world where people continually seek family ties, Dr Aimee highlights a profound truth: DNA does not define family. Delve into a powerfu...

Stacy is back!!!! Yes that deserves four exclamation points. If you missed our first sold-out show you might not know that Stacy Sims is an expert exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist specifically for women. Stacy shares the secrets to maintaining muscle and warding off sarcopenia beyond 40. As hormonal fluctuations occur during perimenopause, the importance of a robust stimulus (heavy we...

Omisade Burney-Scott is the visionary creator behind the sensational "Black Girl's Guide to Surviving Menopause." This multimedia project is an exquisite tapestry woven with the authentic experiences, stories, and realities of non-binary, Black women, and femmes over 50, exploring the delicate threads of aging, intimacy, body, spirituality, and transformation through the captivating...

Whisper Culture is created when stories are passed  from person to person and generation to generation.  We can be the generation that changes menopause forever by illuminating these conversations and learning from each others' lived experiences.  This show is a beautiful example of sisterhood, the power of shared memory and how HRT is a game changer in the experience of menopausal symptoms. ...

Discover the groundbreaking secrets behind coach Michelle MacDonald's macro-based nutrition, dynamic strength training, and empowered coaching programs.  You will hear from Joan, Michelle's incredible mother, who embodies the true essence of her mission. She has shattered age-related barriers and completely transformed her body and lifestyle, defying expectations and achieving jaw-droppi...

Imagine a life filled with anxious moments, where worries and concerns cloud your thoughts. After years of dedicated research, teaching, and clinical practice, Dr. Luana Marques made a ground-breaking discovery. She realized that the coping techniques she learned from her mother and grandmother during her humble upbringing in Brazil closely mirrored the scientifically-proven methods of cognitive b...

In this episode we're joined by four women living and working in Asia. From the former CEO of Visa to three women who are pioneering work in menopause and FemTech in Asia, these leaders have a lot to say when it comes to being the change for the change.  We're joined by Lindsay Davis, Founder & Co-CEO, FemTech Association Asia, Maaike Steinebach, Co-CEO, FemTech Association Asia, Lis...

We’re diving head first into a necessary and energetic discussion about a topic that has stirred the medical world: hormone replacement therapy (HRT).  HRT is both a medical and feminist issue and we’re creating a call to action for all women to educate ourselves in order to advocate for ourselves. As with many of the experts we’ve connected with in our menopause community, Avrum Bluming and Carol...

In this new series from Hysterical, we listen in to personal interviews designed to stoke the whisper culture around menopause, and let's face it, this complicated thing we call being human.  In this show, Hysterical co-founder Amanda Casgar sits down with her mom to talk about everything from menopause to what it's supposed to feel like at 77.  This intimate and special conversation is...

Join us as we explore the fascinating connection between estrogen and brain health, and discover what you can do to maintain a healthy brain as you age.  With Dr. Roberta Diaz Brinton w delve into the latest research on Alzheimer's prevention and discuss practical tips to keep your brain sharp.  Dr Roberta Diaz Brinton is a powerhouse pioneer in Alzheimer's research, revolutionizing our...

Get ready to dive into a topic often shrouded in mystery: TESTOSTERONE.  It's not just for men! In fact, this hormone plays a crucial role in a woman's body too. Join us for a talk show where we'll explore how testosterone affects women's health and well-being and how to determine if it's something you should consider as part of your Menopausal Hormone Replacement Therapy....

Meet the founders in this quick take on the insights and conversations that led to creating Hysterical, a community and whisper culture for menopause.  Join these Gen-Xers who had a wake up call that we are the generation that can change menopause forever.  

In this community roundtable discussion we're joined by two women who remind us that if we are not feeling cared for by our doctor, we need to find another one!  Julia Knoke and Mona Holmes share different and related stories of feeling desperate for help as they were bombarded by various symptoms of perimenopause.  We learn how being hit on by a hottie might indicate something is going on wi...

Annie Parr and Lysa Cooper are here to lay it bare.  Listen in to their personal stories that cover all sorts of midlife transitions - career, menopause and identity.  These women are honest, fun and pretty f*cking direct when it comes to how they feel about themselves, our culture and their bodies.  Get ready to feel something because it's impossible not to respond to this kind of candor.