Rebranding Menopause Podcast

In this profound and deeply personal conversation, I, along with three extraordinary generations of mothers and daughters, sit down to examine one of the most persistent silences in women’s lives: the cultural stigma that kept menopause shrouded in secrecy for decades. Hosted by Ingrid Dodd, this intimate gathering brings together Ingrid and her mother, Connie Krumholz (78), alongside celebrity ae...

In this edition of Rebranding Menopause, host Ingrid Dodd speaks with OB/GYN and menopause specialist Dr. Stephanie McNally about the shifting conversation around hormone therapy in 2026. They explore why the black box warning has become outdated, the important differences between types of estrogen, how many women have unknowingly been on hormone replacement through birth control, and what this me...

Rebranding Menopause: It's Time To DIVE INTO The raw realities of perimenopause. Are you ready to ditch the outdated stereotypes and dive headfirst into the real, raw, and often hilarious realities of perimenopause and menopause? Then you're in the right place! In a recent podcast episode, the hosts, along with guests Sandra and Jessica, tackled everything from hormone therapy myths to the...

Maybe it’s not low libido. Maybe we were taught the wrong playbook. Penetration isn’t the main event. The clit is. Communication is. Confidence is. Ingrid Dodd sits with expert Jacklyn Iannitti, Pelvic Floor & Sexual Intimacy Therapist — we’re saying the quiet part out loud. For years women were taught that sex revolved around penetration — and then we were told we had “low libido” when that m...

Two beauty content creators. Two sisters. One honest midlife conversation. In their very first podcast appearance, host Ingrid Dodd speaks with beauty influencers Jessica Veccia (@jessica_veccia_) and Sandra Goelz (@sandragoelz) join Rebranding Menopause to answer a question millions of women are searching every month:What’s worse — perimenopause or menopause? Perimenopause is the transitional pha...

Welcome to the Rebranding Menopause Podcast! In this eye-opening episode, host Ingrid Dodd sits down with Dr. Julia Raber, a board-certified OBGYN and Director of Midlife Health and Menopause at Mount Sinai Health System in Wantagh, Long Island. We dive deep into the often-overlooked topic of vaginal health during menopause—specifically, that uncomfortable "sandpaper" sensation caused by...

What if your “just aging” dismissal is straight-up medical gaslighting robbing you of the menopause and perimenopause care you deserve? Over 40, 50, 60, or 70 and ready to call BS? In this unfiltered Rebranding Menopause Podcast episode, host Ingrid Dodd digs deep with Dr. Stephanie Trentacoste McNally, MD, FACOG, FACS, MSCP—a certified menopause provider and women’s health trailblazer—on the real...

The clean beauty world is on fire right now — and everyone’s talking about ingredients. But what really works for menopausal skin: high-performance medical-grade skincare or plant-based, clinical-level formulations made with integrity? In this episode of the Rebranding Menopause Podcast, hosts Ingrid Dodd and Sharon Grasso sit down with Marisa Russell, founder of Meadow & Bark, to compare the...

What’s really in your sunscreen? In this jaw-dropping episode, Marisa Russell of Meadow & Bark exposes the hidden chemicals lurking in your SPF—from hormone disruptors to cancer-linked toxins like benzene. Topics we cover:Why the FDA is sounding the alarm on certain sunscreen ingredientsWhich chemical SPFs are absorbed into your bloodstream (and how fast!)The top 5 ingredients to AVOIDWhy mine...

May 2025 Groundbreaking UTI Research: Vaginal Estrogen & Sepsis PreventionLife-Saving Estrogen Discovery* Groundbreaking AUA conference findings: Vaginal estrogen significantly reduces life-threatening UTI complications, including sepsis. This large-scale study (2 million+ records) reveals a direct link between vaginal estrogen use and reduced sepsis risk, hospitalization, and mortality. The I...

GLP-1s have taken over — and so has the judgment. From TikTok hot takes to wellness-shaming headlines, there's no shortage of criticism around drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro. But what if most of the backlash is based on misunderstanding, misuse, or outdated ideas? Stop shaming people for what makes them feel whole. For many, GLP-1’s aren’t just about weight - it’s about freedom. Free...

Dr. Kaga says it best: “Always look at your injector’s face. If it’s overfilled, that’s their aesthetic—and it’s what they’ll do to you.”In this no-filter episode of Rebranding Menopause, Dr. Kaga joins hosts Ingrid Dodd, Dana Persico, and Sharon Grasso to talk about the unspoken rules of injectables, the role of estrogen in how we age, and why saying no is just as powerful as knowing when to say...

This is the real menopause conversation every woman needs. In Episode 12 of Rebranding Menopause, hosts Ingrid Dodd and Dana Persico welcome esthetician and educator Sybil Tomlin — a pioneer in aesthetics and wellness — to discuss how menopause impacts your skin, sleep, emotions, and confidence. Learn the truth about hormonal changes, skincare that actually works during menopause, and how DMK Inte...

Lauren Dimet Waters (@fountainof30), a powerhouse in the beauty and lifestyle space, with over 170k followers, shared her incredibly honest and relatable journey through perimenopause and menopauseThe conversation centers on navigating perimenopause and menopause, encompassing personal experiences with hormone replacement therapy (HRT), the challenges of aging, and the importance of self-advocacy...

Welcome to Rebranding Menopause, where we're opening up the conversation about menopause in a way that's real and unfiltered. In this episode, we're thrilled to have Vera Sweeney, a popular social media influencer and founder of Lady and the Blog, joining us. Vera is known for her insightful content on lifestyle and parenting, and today, she's sharing her experiences with perimenopause. We start b...

Get ready for the ultimate women’s health tea spill! In this episode of Rebranding Menopause, we sit down with Dr. McNally, Northwell Health’s rockstar OBGYN and menopause specialist, to unpack everything you need to know about hormones, hysterectomies, and the liberating confidence of the Eff You 50s. From hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to fibroids, cysts, and endometriosis, Dr. McNally breaks...

Welcome back to "Rebranding Menopause"! In this episode, we dive deep into menopause management, hormone therapy, and the importance of personalized care. Join our hosts, Ingrid Dodd, Dana Persico, and Sharon Grasso, as they explore the latest insights and practical advice for navigating menopause with confidence and comfort. Join us for a groundbreaking conversation with Dr. Stephanie M...

In this episode of the "Rebranding Menopause" podcast, the hosts, including Ingrid Dodd, Dana Persico and Sharon Grasso, welcome Dr. McNally, an OBGYN and Certified Menopause Specialist from Northwell Health. The discussion centers around the personal experiences of the hosts with menopause, highlighting the severe symptoms such as brain fog, sweats, and feeling aged. They emphasize the importance...

Tired of feeling exhausted and foggy all day? In this episode of Rebranding Menopause, girlfriends dive into the real reasons behind sleep problems and fatigue during menopause.. This episode addresses relatable, viral concerns like fatigue, sleep issues, and brain fog, which resonate with millions of women in menopause 💡 Key topics include: • The connection between sleep and hormone levels: Why...

Kick off your New Year’s Eve celebrations early with Bravos Real Housewives of New Jersey star Margaret Josephs and the Rebranding Menopause crew, Ingrid Dodd, Dana Persico and Sharon Grasso🎊✨ In this fun and festive pre-NYE episode, we’re mixing up conversations about how alcohol affects perimenopausal and menopausal women, sharing the new glam mocktail from Margaret & Lexi called soirée. M...

Get ready for the most unfiltered, hilarious, and real episode of Rebranding Menopause yet! Margaret Josephs from The Real Housewives of New Jersey joins us to spill the tea on everything menopause—from hair loss to dry vaginas, sex struggles, and everything in between. We laughed, we cried, and we got down and dirty with the ultimate queen of reality TV. This episode ran so long (because Margaret...

In Episode 3 of Rebranding Menopause, we tackle one of the most common concerns during menopause: hair loss and how to regain confidence. Are you wondering about hair extensions, PRP treatments, or micro needling for skin rejuvenation? This episode is packed with expert insights and personal stories to help you explore the best solutions for looking and feeling your best. We also emphasize why wor...

In this episode of Rebranding Menopause, three powerhouse women from New York – Dana Persico, Ingrid Dodd, and Sharon Grasso – come together for an unfiltered conversation you didn’t know you needed. 🌟 From managing brain fog and hormone fluctuations to sharing insider tips on laser hair removal and the benefits of separate primary bedrooms for better sleep, they tackle the real challenges women...

Welcome to the debut episode of Rebranding Menopause! We’re getting real about everything they didn’t tell us: from the wild body changes to Ozempic shaming and all the lies we’ve been fed. It’s the raw, unfiltered guide to menopause that no one thought we needed—but we definitely do. The girls are holding nothing back as they break down the myths, expose the BS, and share everything they wish som...