Livelong Media

Many women move through life carrying anxiety, burnout, grief, or trauma without realizing how much those experiences shape their bodies. Holistic health coach and author Dina Saalisi argues that healing isn't only about treating symptoms. It's also about rebuilding a sense of safety, connection, and resilience. Drawing from her work with women in midlife, Saalisi explains why nature has b...

Most people think healthcare starts when something goes wrong. Dr. Nicki Byrne believes that's exactly backwards. In this episode of the Livelong Podcast, Dr. Nicki Byrne, Clinical Director at Optispan and a board-certified internal medicine physician, explains why the future of medicine is proactive—not reactive. We discuss the difference between lifespan and healthspan, why so many people sp...

If a gynecologist with more than 20 years of experience didn't recognize her own perimenopause, what chance does the average woman have? In this episode of the Livelong Podcast, Dr. Ghazaleh Afshar shares how symptoms she struggled to make sense of—including anxiety and other subtle shifts—led her to rethink not only her own health, but the way women navigate midlife care. Afshar explains why...

Most longevity conversations focus on muscle, protein, and cardio fitness. But according to orthopedic surgeon and bestselling author Vonda Wright, the real foundation of healthy aging is bone-deep.  In this episode of the Livelong Podcast, Wright introduces the concept of “skeletal longevity”—the idea that bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, and connective tissue work together to deter...

“Natural remedies” were dismissed as folklore for years, but researchers are discovering that many of the herbs, mushrooms, and plant-based practices we've used for generations may genuinely support sleep, cognition, hormones, inflammation, and healthy aging. In this episode of the Livelong Podcast, founder and historian of medicine Iasmine Abdennabi explains why the future of longevity may ac...

Why do women experience periods, menopause, and why are sexual relationships so complicated?  The answers may lie deep in our evolutionary past. In this episode of the Livelong Podcast, Rachel Lehmann-Haupt speaks with Dr. Deena Emera, an evolutionary biologist and researcher at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging, about how female biology evolved — and what that means for women’s health toda...

Women spend decades navigating the healthcare system — yet many leave appointments feeling dismissed, unheard, or misdiagnosed. In this episode of the Livelong Podcast, Rachel Lehmann-Haupt speaks with Dr. Somi Javaid, board-certified OB/GYN and founder of HerMD, about the systemic gaps in women’s healthcare — and what needs to change. Drawing from both her clinical experience and personal story,...

What if one of the most powerful longevity habits isn’t a supplement, workout protocol, or biohack — but dancing? In this episode of the Livelong Podcast, we talk with Kate Wallich, founder of Dance Church, about why joyful movement may be one of the most sustainable ways to support long-term health. Dance Church began as an experiment in making dance accessible to everyone — not just trained danc...

Women are living longer than ever before — and that’s one of the greatest opportunities of our time. In this episode of the Livelong Podcast, longevity expert Maddy Dychtwald, co-founder of Age Wave and author of Ageless Aging , explains how women can thrive in a world where many will live well into their 80s and 90s. Drawing on decades of research on aging populations, Maddy explains why women ar...

What is traditional medicine missing for women who want proactive longevity care? In this episode of the LiveLong Podcast, host Rachel Lehmann-Haupt talks with Dr. Krista Ramonas, a double board-certified physician and surgeon and founder of LabXMD, a San Francisco concierge practice focused exclusively on female longevity. Together, they unpack the real gaps in women’s healthcare—and what women c...

Healthcare is undergoing one of the biggest transformations in modern history. In this episode of the Livelong Podcast, Rachel Lehmann-Haupt speaks with Dr. Hillary Lin, a Stanford-trained physician, entrepreneur, and co-founder of CareCore, about how AI, personalized medicine, and new care models are reshaping the future of health. For decades, the healthcare system has been built around treating...

So many women hit midlife and feel like something is “off.”  Their moods go up and down, sleep shifts, and energy levels decrease. And when they try to get answers, often they’re dismissed or told everything is normal. In this episode of the Livelong Podcast, Dr. Jessica Shepherd — board-certified OB-GYN, menopause expert, Chief Medical Officer at Hers, and author of Generation M — joins Rachel Le...

Why are we still putting women in this small box and just shrinking and ‘pinking’ male protocols?” With the Livelong Women’s Health Summit in two weeks, we’re introducing you to some of our amazing experts. Dr. Stacy Sims, an exercise physiologist, nutrition scientist, and author, joined Livelong’s Tiffany Nieslanik on a Q&A call in the Women’s Health Circle group to explore why the fitness ad...

Menopause is finally getting the attention it deserves, but the science is still widely misunderstood, even by the doctors treating us. We're bringing one of the most trusted voices in women's hormonal health into the Livelong Women's Circle for a live conversation you won't want to miss. Dr. Mary Claire Haver, OB-GYN and bestselling author of The New Menopause and The New Perimenopause, will join...

Perimenopause can start earlier than most women think — even in your 30s. And the symptoms aren’t just hot flashes. In this episode of the Live Long Podcast, host Rachel Lehmann-Haupt sits down with Heidi Davis, CEO of Peri (a purpose-built wearable and app using AI to track perimenopause symptoms), to break down what’s happening in the body, what women often miss, and why tracking your symptoms c...

In this week's podcast, Erin sits down with Dr. Gillian Goddard, a board-certified endocrinologist at Park Avenue Endocrinology and Nutrition and the author of the forthcoming book The Hormone Loop, to cut through the hype around GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro—and get to what the science actually says about their role in healthy aging. Drawing on more than 15 years of clinical exp...

Preventing cognitive decline can be something you actively influence.  In this week’s podcast, Erin sits down with Dr. Jennifer Buczyner, preventive neurologist at the Atria Institute, to explore how lifestyle, diet, exercise, and brain training can help protect your mind—and your independence—well into later life.  Drawing on cutting-edge research, her experience with patients across ages, and th...

“Heart disease is the number one killer of women. Sometimes the first symptom isn’t chest pain…. It’s urinary change.” In this episode, Livelong’s Erin Hunter talks to Aleece Fosnight , Medical Advisor at Aeroflow Urology, and a board-certified PA specializing in urology and women’s health, about the intersection between urologic health and aging. Rather than dismissing urgency, leakage, or recurr...

For Dr. Sophia Yen, a Stanford adolescent medicine specialist and Pandia Health co-founder, hormone therapy isn’t a short-term treatment…it’s lifelong health insurance. In this episode, Livelong’s Erin Hunter sits down with Yen for a deep dive into menopause, perimenopause, hormones, birth control, and how estrogen loss rewires the body, driving visceral fat gain, cardiovascular risk, bone loss, a...

Fertility isn’t just about getting pregnant. It’s one of the earliest and most revealing indicators of your overall health. In this episode, reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Natalie Crawford reframes fertility as a vital sign — one that reflects your hormones, metabolic health, brain function, and long-term longevity. From ovarian reserve to perimenopause to the misunderstood “biological clock,” w...

Join us along with Jane Fonda, Dr. Mark Hyman, Dr. Stacy Sims, Dr. Vonda Wright & over 70 other experts at the Livelong Women's Health Summit™ , April 17-18, 2026, in San Francisco.* * * * * *Bone loss is often framed as a late-life problem. But it begins decades earlier, and it’s driven by more than calcium or strength training. On the Livelong Podcast™ , Solaria Bio CEO Catherine Balsam-...

What actually happens to our bodies as we age—and why do energy, recovery, and resilience decline over time? In this episode of the Livelong Podcast , senior editor Erin Hunter sits down with Dr. Raleigh Duncan , founder and CEO of Clearlight, to explore the science behind infrared light, heat exposure, and how these tools may support healthier aging. Dr. Duncan breaks down: Why aging is closely t...

What if aging isn’t something to resist—but something to embrace? In this episode of the Livelong Podcast, senior editor Erin Hunter sits down with Sanae Ishida , author of Shibui: The Japanese Art of Finding Beauty in Aging , to explore a Japanese philosophy that reframes aging as a source of beauty, wisdom, and joy. Sanae introduces shibui —a quiet, refined beauty that can only emerge with time—...

What if menopause didn't have to mean losing control of your body? In this eye-opening conversation, Erin Hunter sits down with Lauren Weiniger , founder and CEO of Menopause.ai , to explore how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing women's health and aging. Lauren shares her journey from interviewing a thousand women to building a platform that combines AI with community-driven intel...

Is one drink really that bad? Join Senior Editor Erin Hunter and neuropsychologist Dr. Amber Deckard as they dive into the science behind Dry January and what alcohol actually does to your brain. In this episode, you'll discover: How alcohol impacts dopamine, sleep quality, and cognitive function Why taking a 30-day break can help your brain naturally heal and recalibrate The difference betwee...