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Everyday Wellness: Midlife Hormones, Menopause, and Science for Women 35+

Everyday Wellness: Midlife Hormones, Menopause, and Science for Women 35+

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 Looking for the latest strategies for dealing with menopause, hormones and midlife health issues? You're in the right place! Cynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner, host of the Everyday Wellness podcast, author and international speaker, with over 15 million views for her second TEDx talk (Intermittent Fasting: Transformational Technique). With over 25 years experience in health and wellness, Cynthia is a globally recognized expert in perimenopause/menopause and intermittent fasting, and has been featured on ABC, FOX5, KTLA, CW, Medium, Entrepreneur, and The Megyn Kelly Show. Her mission is to help empower women to live their most optimal lives in perimenopause and beyond.Everyday Wellness 2020 Alternative & Complementary Medicine Biological Sciences Hygiene & Healthy Living Science
Episodes
  • BONUS: Diabetes Prevention, Treatment and the Role of Nutrition with Dr. Ken Berry

    BONUS: Diabetes Prevention, Treatment and the Role of Nutrition with Dr. Ken Berry
    Jan 12 2026
    I am thrilled to have Dr. Ken Berry joining me on the podcast for the third time today. He was with me before on episodes 111 and 139. Dr. Berry is a physician, best-selling author, and passionate health advocate with a no-nonsense approach to health and wellness. He has been practicing at the Berry Clinics since 2003 and is an active community member. He has written two books, Lies My Doctor Told Me and the recently published Kicking Ass After Fifty, in addition to various other resources, including Common Sense Labs Today. He also has a YouTube channel, serving over 2 million subscribers- one of my favorite go-to resources for my patients. In our conversation today, we dive into the latest Lancet research on the impact of a diabetes diagnosis on life expectancy, along with insights from the American Diabetes Association regarding the costs of diabetes care. We discuss the need for proper diagnostic modalities to identify insulin resistance earlier and the labs Dr. Berry uses in his practice for identifying those at risk. We explore the recently recognized American Heart Association syndrome, CKM (Cardiovascular Kidney Metabolic Syndrome), and the role of GLP agonists, continuous glucose monitors, and glucometers. Dr. Berry also shares his views on plant-based diets, proper diets, and more. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: Why does metabolic health continue to deteriorate in most of the general population? The staggering amount of disposable plastic used within the healthcare industry The importance of fasting insulin levels when diagnosing metabolic disease Why are blood tests essential for determining metabolic health? The benefits of glucometers and continuous glucose monitors for metabolic health How Dr. Berry’s health improved after following a specific diet and measuring his lab results for a month How misinformation gets spread within the health and wellness industry Why are doctors not informing their patients about the absence of long-term studies and deluding them with false information? The long-term effects of Semaglutide on the body How a proper diet can naturally lower lipid levels The limitations of the germ model for treating chronic diseases Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on X, Instagram & LinkedIn Check out Cynthia’s website Submit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com Join other like-minded women in a supportive, nurturing community (The Midlife Pause/Cynthia Thurlow) Cynthia’s Menopause Gut Book is on presale now! Cynthia’s Intermittent Fasting Transformation Book The Midlife Pause supplement line Connect with Dr. Ken Berry On ⁠YouTube⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Twitter⁠ Dr. Berry’s books ⁠Lies My Doctor Told Me⁠ ⁠Kicking Ass After 50⁠ ⁠Common Sense Labs⁠ Dr. Berry’s Private Community ⁠Phdhealth.community⁠ Medical News article Mentioned ⁠Here’s What to Know About Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome, Newly Defined by the AHA ⁠ Previous Episodes Featuring Dr. Ken Berry ⁠Ep. 111 – Is The Keto Diet The Proper Human Diet? – with Dr. Ken Berry⁠ ⁠Ep. 139 – Hyperinsulinemia: What You Should Know About This National Health Crisis with Dr. Ken Berry
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Ep. 540 “Your Brain Needs Estrogen” – The Most Powerful Way to Protect Memory, Cognition & Longevity in Midlife with Dr. Kellyann Niotis | Menopause & Brain Health

    Ep. 540 “Your Brain Needs Estrogen” – The Most Powerful Way to Protect Memory, Cognition & Longevity in Midlife with Dr. Kellyann Niotis | Menopause & Brain Health
    Jan 10 2026
    Today, I am thrilled to connect with Dr. Kellyann Niotis, a fellowship-trained preventive neurologist specializing in risk reduction strategies for neurodegenerative disorders. Dr. Niotis completed her medical internship and neurology residency at New York-Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center. She is passionate about preventive neurology, especially as it relates to advocacy, policy changes, and improving access to care and education. In our discussion, we explore the memory changes and brain fog that occur during perimenopause, and the fear of neurocognitive changes. We look at screening, testing, and labs, examine the effects of alcohol on brain health, and how estrogen is often framed as a reproductive hormone despite its role as a brain fuel regulator. We also clarify why caring for ourselves in midlife is essential for our long-term brain health, outlining the risk factors for neurocognitive changes, the role of neuroplasticity, and how lifestyle factors and loneliness collectively impact brain health and longevity. This is an exciting and evolving area of neurology, and I am truly grateful to share Dr. Niotis’s expertise and insights with the Everyday Wellness community. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: How hormone fluctuations in perimenopause impact women’s cognition and brain function The early signs that can help us distinguish menopausal cognitive changes from age-related decline or Alzheimer’s How sleep quality (not just duration) profoundly affects neurocognitive health How vascular health and cholesterol influence long-term risk for cognitive decline and dementia How neuroplasticity and lifestyle interventions can support ongoing brain adaptation Why hearing loss is a major, under-recognized modifiable risk factor for dementia The value of exercise, especially high-intensity interval training, for growing new brain cells How estrogen and progesterone affect women’s brain health Why too much data tracking can harm your brain health Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on X, Instagram & LinkedIn Check out Cynthia’s website Submit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com Join other like-minded women in a supportive, nurturing community: The Midlife Pause/Cynthia Thurlow Cynthia’s Menopause Gut Book is on presale now! Cynthia’s Intermittent Fasting Transformation Book The Midlife Pause Supplement Line Connect with Kellyann Niotis Instagram Website
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Ep. 539 “Waking Up at 3AM Every Night?” – The Best Sleep Strategies for Women on HRT | Menopause & Sleep

    Ep. 539 “Waking Up at 3AM Every Night?” – The Best Sleep Strategies for Women on HRT | Menopause & Sleep
    Jan 8 2026
    We have another Midlife Minute episode today, dedicated to a single theme, where I answer listener questions one at a time in a concise and focused format. Join me today as we dive into HRT and sleep issues. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: How persistent vasomotor symptoms can continue to disrupt sleep, even once hormone levels are optimized Different types of hormones and delivery methods can impact sleep quality. Why we tend to get sleepy earlier in the evening and wake up earlier in the morning as we age Estrogen and progesterone impact sleep quality in different ways. How chronic underlying stress, anxiety, and mood issues impact sleep quality The value of cognitive behavioral therapy and structured insomnia interventions Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on X, Instagram & LinkedIn Check out Cynthia’s website Submit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com Join other like-minded women in a supportive, nurturing community: The Midlife Pause/Cynthia Thurlow Cynthia’s Menopause Gut Book is on presale now! Cynthia’s Intermittent Fasting Transformation Book The Midlife Pause Supplement Line
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    17 mins
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