The MENopause Playbook

For generations, men have been shaped by societal norms, expectations, and lifelong conditioning that influence how they communicate, process emotion, and show up in relationships. In this conversation, we sit down with Michael DeSanti to explore how those deeply ingrained patterns can profoundly impact women during perimenopause and menopause and why one of the most powerful forms of support isn’...

Andrew O'Hare, Co-Founder of ThriveOn, brings a rate blend of expertise in evidence-based supplementation and marketing strategy to this conversation, helping us cut thought the noise of a crowded wellness marketplace, decode ingredient lists and learn how to think like an intelligent, informed consumer in a world full of bold claims and "miracle" products. Together we explore why thoughtful suppl...

Richie Covitz, Co-Host of Left Foot Right Foot Podcast, walks us through the realities of dating later in life, candidly sharing his experiences with women navigating perimenopause to postmenopause and everything in-between. Richie offers valuable insight including the importance of open communication and being a supportive, compassionate partner. For all the single guys out there, consider this a...

Sara & Brian dive into the strange, suprising and lesser-known symptoms of perimenopause and menopause that leave so many women (and men) confused. Beyond hot flashes and night sweats, we explore the hidden realities of menopause and why more women are finally speaking openly about them. 

Ryan Soave | Licensed mental health counselor, transformational coach, and person in long-term recovery. He has spent nearly twenty years and over ten thousand clinical hours working with people navigating trauma, addiction, and the survival patterns that quietly run their lives. His approach brings together modern neuroscience, body-based therapies, and ancient wisdom traditions, all built around...

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Dr. Andrew Reiss, former pediatrician with Pediatric Associates Boca Raton and current Affiliate Clinical Professor at Florida Atlantic University Schmidt College of Medicine shares a deeply personal and eye-opening reflection on navigating menopause alongside his wife--revealing how even a lifetime of medical knowledge can fall short in preparing one to truly understand and support a partner thro...

Calvin Masters | Founder, Masters Fitness, IG @masters_fitness 

Brian Weiss | Fitness Director @ 9W57, IG @biceps_n_bourbon

Today we dive into the MATE survey that analyzed men's awareness and understanding of menopausal symptoms including complex relationship challenges that can arise during perimenopause and menopause, unpacking everything from communication breakdowns and emotional shifts to changes in libido and intimacy. 

Nick Kusturic, licensed acupuncturist and herbalist, combines modern and traditional acupuncture techniques with customized herbal formulas, targeted supplementation, nutrition, and practical lifestyle strategies to create real, sustainable change for each individual he treats. Today we learned how acupuncture and other complimentary techniques may relieve menopause symptoms and which specific sym...

Dr. John Conde is a native Floridian, born in Miami and raised in Delray Beach. He is a Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist and a Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Neurology Board. He established the Functional Neurology Brain Center of Florida in 2006. His vision was to deliver the most advanced, evidence-based treatments in an environment with state-of-the-art equipment and expertly qu...

Dr. Branson Collins, triple board certified physician and Medical Director of Marcus Institute of Integrative Health breaks down menopause through the lens of both integrative and precision medicine. He explains how lifestyle, stress, sleep and hormone imbalance all intersect and why understanding this phase of life matters more than most men realize.  Get in touch: themenopauseplaybook@gmail...

What do men need to know about menopause? Everything! Sara and Brian kick things off by revealing the purpose for this podcast, and breaking down common misconceptions, how to start a dialogue, the way it manifests itself in our daily lives, how to be a supportive partner, and much much more!

Menopause impacts every single woman on the planet, yet most men know nothing about it. But menopause isn’t a mystery. It’s biology. It’s health. And it affects every woman you know—your partner, your coworkers, your family. The real problem? Most men were never given the playbook. Somehow, we all missed the class that explained hot flashes, mood swings, weight gain, brain fog—and why saying the w...