Your Girlfriends Menopause’s Podcast

Hormones, Wellness & Longevity: What Every Woman Needs to Know with Dr. Lizano Hormones run the show in midlife—and when they shift, everything from sleep to energy to mood can feel out of balance. But here’s the good news: you’re not powerless. In this episode, I sit down with my Dr. Lizano, a Functional Medicine physician specializing in women’s wellness and longevity, to break down what’s r...

Menopause Isn’t Just for Women What happens when menopause meets marriage? In this episode, my husband and I sit down for a candid chat about what it’s really like to go through menopause as a couple. We’ll cover the funny moments, the tough ones, and the lessons we’ve learned along the way—so both women and men can feel less alone in this journey.   Connect with Ria @_ria_z Email: girlfriendsmeno...

In this episode of Your Girlfriends Menopause, I sit down with Kristie Gauthier, a macro coach and lifestyle expert, to talk about how midlife women can navigate menopause without losing their mind. Kristie shares her personal journey, the challenges she’s overcome, and how she helps women use macros, mindset, and lifestyle strategies to feel strong, confident, and in control through perimenopause...

What if thriving in perimenopause and menopause wasn’t about chasing quick fixes—but about addressing the root causes of your health challenges? In this episode, I’m joined by Sabrina Sarabella—Clinical Nutritionist, Certified Personal Trainer, and wellness expert with 20+ years of experience—who specializes in helping women feel strong, energized, and confident in midlife and beyond. Sabrina’s in...

In this episode, I’m joined by Tracey—a therapist and health coach who helps women navigate high-functioning anxiety, perfectionism, and major life transitions and the hormonal shifts of peri-menopause. With her unique background as both a lawyer and therapist, Tracey understands the hidden toll of high-pressure environments. She blends somatic, relational, and evidence-based approaches to help wo...

Tired of quick fixes and diets that leave you more exhausted than energized? In this episode, I sit down with Sabra Cawby—Functional Nutritionist, Hormone Specialist, and Personal Trainer—to talk about how women can truly heal from the inside out. Sabra helps women reclaim energy, balance hormones, heal their gut, and achieve sustainable fat loss—without extremes. Through personalized testing, roo...

Want a straight-talking plan for losing weight in menopause—without crash diets or endless cardio? In this episode, I’m joined by Kathy Wieliczko, Nurse Practitioner and Midlife & Menopause Weight Loss Mentor, to break down what actually moves the needle for women 50+. We dig into why muscle is your metabolism’s best friend, the protein targets that help you maintain it, and practical appetite...

Are you struggling with hot flashes, fatigue, or hormonal changes in midlife? In this episode of Your Girlfriends Menopause, I sit down with Mikayla Wright, MS, RDN, CDN, CLC—a Women’s Functional Hormone Health Expert, Registered Dietitian, and Pre & Postnatal Doula—to talk about how women can balance their hormones naturally during perimenopause and menopause. Mikayla shares: ✅ The biggest h...

Today's guest is Maria Rigo—a health coach, movement specialist, & creator of Strong After 50, a self-paced strength program helping midlife women feel powerful, pain-free, and confident in their bodies. Maria Rigo is a health coach and movement specialist with 25 years of experience helping women 50 and better feel strong, energized, and at home in their bodies. Through her signature 6 Pillar...

Honest, unfiltered conversations about perimenopause, menopause, and thriving in midlife. I’m Ria, a 50-year-old business coach and fitness industry veteran with over 22 years of experience helping women feel strong, confident, and in control of their health. Now, as I navigate perimenopause and menopause myself, I’m pulling back the curtain and bringing you along.   Connect with Ria @_ria_z Email...

Honest, unfiltered conversations about perimenopause, menopause, and thriving in midlife. I’m Ria, a 50-year-old business coach and fitness industry veteran with 22+ years of experience helping women feel strong and confident. As I navigate this stage myself, I chat with health coaches, friends, and my doctor about hot flashes, hormones, sleep, weight, mental health, and more—offering tips, myth-b...