This Is Perimenopause: Menopause, Perimenopause and Women's Health in Midlife

Snoring, scrolling at 2am, hogging the blankets. These feel like small annoyances, but they might be quietly shaping your relationship in unexpected ways. In this episode, we sit down with Kimberly Moffit, founder of KMA Therapy and relationship expert, and she breaks down why sleep is one of the most underrated factors in relationship health.  In This Episode  Why a sleep-deprived you i...

Burning, itching, or something's just not right down there, but your doctor keeps telling you everything looks normal? Today, Dr. Dolores Fernandez, ND is back on the podcast, and she is not leaving any stone unturned. She’s a naturopathic doctor, Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, and founder of IRIS, a clean science-backed vulva care brand. Dr. Dolores, ND specializes in vulvar and vagina...

Think better sleep starts a couple hours before bedtime? Think again.  Sleep and Stress Coach, Alanna McGinn, is not here to tell you to put your phone down an hour before bed. It turns out, the secret to a great night's sleep has a lot more to do with what you're doing during the day than what you're doing at 9pm. In this episode, Alanna shares her most powerful (and unexpected) tools for perim...

Struggling to get a doctor's appointment? Not sure who to ask about your medications or health concerns? Meet pharmacist Jennifer Bruce , who's here to let you in on healthcare's best-kept secret -  your community pharmacist. Most of us don’t know that our pharmacist  is an accessible, knowledgeable resource just waiting to help us navigate perimenopause and beyond. In this episode, Jenn...

You’re doing everything right - eating well, moving your body, and trying so damn hard. But the scale still won't budge! Take a listen to this episode, because the answer might not be on your plate. It might be in your bed. In this episode of our Endy Reclaim Your Rest sleep series, Mikelle sits down with two women who know a thing or two about what it takes to lose weight and feel good in your bo...

In this episode, we sit down with journalist, TV host, and podcast powerhouse Melissa Grelo as she opens up about how the pandemic, perimenopause, and a type-A personality collided in the perfect storm. One that had Melissa taking 20+ supplements a day, spending a small fortune on every test imaginable, and ultimately landing in her doctor's office with liver disease. In this episode: The very rea...

We asked our community what their perimenopause sleep wishes were. Turns out, we’re all looking for the same things: to stay asleep, wake up without pain, stop the duvet dance, and for the love of all things holy, to feel rested again.  In this episode, we sat down with Endy insiders, Erin Gray and Van Kutrowski and discovered that we can’t blame all our sleepless nights on hormones and stres...

Dans cette conversation éclairante, le Dre Karen Desrosiers démystifie la phase souvent mal comprise de la périménopause — des symptômes surprenants aux mythes courants, en passant par les lacunes dans les soins médicaux. La discussion met en lumière pourquoi de nombreuses femmes se sentent ignorées ou confuses durant cette transition, comment les symptômes vont bien au-delà des bouffées de chaleu...

Ever felt dismissed, confused, or just plain abandoned by the healthcare system when it comes to perimenopause? Then this episode is for you. Meet Dr. Michelle Jacobson, gynecologist, menopause oncology specialist, and co-founder of the virtual clinic Coven Women's Health. She's the doctor other doctors call on complex women’s health issues — and today, she's here for you. In this episode: Why per...

In this episode, Dr. Woganee Filate, sleep specialist and co-founder of Lume Women + Health, is back on the show to break down the science of sleep and why it may be the single most powerful thing you can do for your long-term health. From protecting your brain to keeping your heart healthy, Dr. Woganee explains what's actually happening while you sleep — and what's at stake when you don't. I...

More pleasurable and satisfying sex is all in your mind.  If you’ve been struggling with low libido or sexual anxiety then this episode’s for you.  Dr. Lori Brotto, renowned psychologist, sex researcher, and author of "Better Sex Through Mindfulness," and Elayne Wandler, CEO of eSense Health are on a mission to transform our sexual health. They’re sharing insights on how mindfulness can...

Lying awake at 2 a.m., staring at the ceiling, mentally catastrophizing about tomorrow? We've all been there, especially in perimenopause. You've probably tried everything: magnesium, weighted blankets, meditation apps, lavender spray. But have you heard of CBT-I?  In this episode, we're talking with Dominique Williams, a Registered Social Worker at Coven Women's Health who specializes in CBT-I...

Feeling tired all the time? Struggling with brain fog and irritability? Before you chalk it up to just another annoying perimenopause symptom, listen up. There may be more to the story. In this conversation with Naturopathic Doctors Nic and Nat, we are diving deep into iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia, revealing just how pervasive this issue is among perimenopausal women. You’ll learn ho...

If you're ready to stop surviving on coffee and cat naps, this episode is a must-listen.  In the first episode of our Reclaim Your Rest with Endy series, we sit down with Dr. Jen Zelovitzky, the Clinical Director of Women's Health and Vitality at Medcan and a specialist in women's health and midlife transitions. Our goal? To unpack the complex interplay of hormones, neurotransmitters, and lif...

New year, new goals… same confusion about what to actually do in the gym? Meet David Caixeiro, the fitness and lifestyle coach who’s training Mikelle to do an unassisted pull-up. From busting workout myths to rethinking New Year’s resolutions, David shares why lifting weights is one of the best things women can do for their health, and how to do it. And no, you will not get “bulky”! In This Episod...

“I love you… and I want to kill you.” If that sentence makes you feel seen, this episode is for you. Mikelle and Michelle are joined by Béatrice Séguin, PhD, for a candid - ‘Say The Thing’ conversation about rage, resentment, desire, and changing roles in long-term relationships—especially through motherhood and perimenopause.  They unpack why two things can be true at once, how hormones and ment...

When was the last time a man asked you about your perimenopause journey? If you're like most women, the answer is probably never. But what if that could change? Meet John McCalla, CTO and co-founder of Coral – and yes, he's the first man to appear on the This Is Perimenopause podcast. As one of the only males on a team revolutionizing women's midlife health, John brings a refreshingly honest persp...

From declining libido to painful sex, many women struggle silently with menopause-related sexual issues. They may feel embarrassed, ashamed, or simply unsure where to turn for help. In this episode, Nurse Clinician Jeanne Lefebvre, a specialist in women's sexual health at Coral, sheds light on the myriad factors - both physical and psychological - that can affect midlife sexual health. More import...

Social media is flooded with nutrition advice that changes faster than your perimenopause symptoms. Every influencer has a different magic bullet - from eliminating entire food groups to expensive supplements that promise to "balance your hormones." The noise is overwhelming, especially when you're already struggling with brain fog, weight gain, and exhaustion, only to be told the answer is just e...

When it comes to topics fueling debates in the menopause world right now, testosterone is the ultimate lightning rod. In this episode, we dive deep into the often misunderstood world of testosterone for women with Coral's Medical Director, Dr. Ariane Ouellet-Decoste and Coral Co-Founder and CEO, Fiona Lake Waslander. With so much conflicting advice out there, it's hard to know who to trust. How do...

In this mind-blowing conversation, Dr. Daiana Castleman discusses the critical aspects of heart health for women navigating menopause. The discussion covers the importance of understanding cholesterol levels, the role of statins in managing heart health, and the unique cardiovascular risks women face. Dr. Castleman emphasizes the significance of prevention, regular testing, and lifestyle changes w...

Running on autopilot? Constantly giving to everyone else while neglecting your own needs? Feeling disconnected from yourself? Welcome to our world! And unfortunately, the place where so many of us live.  Until now. Meet Dr. Kristine Laderoute, a clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience who's made it her mission to help women create space for themselves in their lives. Her approa...

Dealing with crippling uncontrollable rage, anxiety, and crushing depression? Feeling like you're completely falling apart and your doctor's solution is to just ‘manage your stress’? Not sure if what you're experiencing is depression, perimenopause, or something else entirely? You're not losing your mind, you're not broken, and you're definitely not alone. Consider this startling statistic from th...

In the second part of this incredible episode with Master’s level clinician and eating disorder specialist, we dive even deeper into how disordered eating shows up in ways we never expected – especially during the hormonal chaos of midlife. In this episode, you'll discover: Why "clean eating" (clinically called orthorexia) is becoming increasingly problematic The deeper psychological roots beneath...

Think eating disorders only affect teenagers? Think again. What if we told you that the food rules, exercise obsessions, and body struggles you're experiencing during perimenopause might actually be disordered eating in disguise? Meet Kyla Fox, a Master's level clinician and eating disorder specialist who's spent 20 years revolutionizing treatment approaches. After her own struggle with an eating...