Aging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo

38. Your Best Skin With Dr. Lisa Kellett Nov 21, 2024

Whether you're 25 or 85, who doesn't want to have the best skin possible? Whether it's protecting it from sun damage, repairing your skin from past damage or keeping it looking as good as possible as we age, what are the best lotions, potions and treatments to keep it looking its best? Age your way with dermatologist Dr. Lisa Kellett of DLK on Avenue. She breaks down how to protect yourself from skin cancer, how she treats everything from sun damage, to blemishes, to improving the look of fine lines and wrinkles, to loss of volume, sagging and scars and everything in between.

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37. How to Have Healthy Poops With Dr. Colleen Parker Nov 14, 2024

Feeling bloated, gassy, backed up? Have you noticed changes in your bowel movements as you've aged? You're not alone. Nearly 40% of older adults have one or more age-related digestive symptoms each year.

Gastroenterologist Dr. Colleen Parker takes us on a fascinating tour of our gastrointestinal system and our gut microbiome, and tells us what changes as we get older, why we might experience more issues such as constipation and bloating and what we can do about it. What role do hormones, menopause, stress and even medications play in our digestive changes? What about the mind-gut connection? Is leaky gut really a thing? She also helps us determine what is a "normal" bowel movement from an abnormal one and when to seek care. Finally, she tells us when and how laxatives like Senokot can be used to help ease symptoms and get things moving again.

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36. Menopause Benefits at Work and Beyond with sanoMidLife Nov 07, 2024

The next frontier for employers in the workplace is providing comprehensive menopause support for employees going through the transition. Retaining top talent in women 40+ is an economic imperative so where do employers go to offer this care? In this episode, my guest Angela Johnson of sanoMidLife details how her company builds comprehensive menopause benefits for employers. She shares how her own journey through menopause on the job inspired her to start sanoMidLife. She discusses why offering menopause benefits is so necessary, what benefits are most needed, how to negotiate to get them, and how women can access menopause care beyond the workplace to thrive through midlife. Finally, how sanoMidLife is leveraging the power of AI to optimize care. If you're a boss, this episode is for you. If you want to give your boss a nudge to consider offering menopause benefits, send this to her or him, and if you are seeking education and care to navigate this period of your life, this episode is for you.

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35. Menopause in the Workplace: How to Ask for and Get Support at Your Job Oct 31, 2024

So, you're learning more about menopause every day, but how much does your workplace support you in your journey? Does your boss know or care what you're going through? There are 10 million women aged 40 and up in Canada. Two million are between the ages of 45 and 55, and if they're in the workplace, many are in their peak earning years. The majority of us will experience menopause symptoms that interfere with daily activities and 10% of us will leave work due to debilitating symptoms. So, how can workplaces be supportive during this period and allow us to be as productive as possible? That is the conversation in this podcast episode.

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34. My Partner is Going Through Menopause. Now, What?....With Tammy Faulds and Amanda Thebe Oct 24, 2024

So, you're in perimenopause, but how well is your partner supporting you? Need some help? This is the episode for you and them! Life coach and founder of menopause support group Fontanne, Tammy Faulds (@innertravelcoach) and author of "Menopocalypse", fitness and women's health expert, Amanda Thebe (@amanda.thebe) give practical advice and tips for partners (and families) who want to support us, but don't know how. Listen for yourself, then pass this on to them!

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33. Who Sets Treatment Guidelines for Menopause Care in Canada and Why Following Them is So Important. The Latest Treatment Updates From the Menopause Society With Dr. Shafeena Premji Oct 18, 2024

If doctors aren't getting menopause education in medical school, then where and how do they get it? Board Director at the Canadian Menopause Society and menopause specialist, Dr. Shafeena Premji takes us behind the scenes at menopause societies to tell us how they work, who reviews research and how they come to determine treatment guidelines for doctors and health care practitioners to follow. She also brings us the very latest updates from the Menopause Society's (formerly "The North American Menopause Society") annual conference.

Dr. Shafeena Premji can be found on Instagram @drshafeenapremji.

The Canadian Menopause Society can be found on Instagram @canadianmenopausesociety.

The Menopause Society can be found on Instagram @menopause_society.

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32. Who Can and Cannot Take Hormone Therapy With Dr. Michelle Jacobson and Dr. Iliana Lega Oct 17, 2024

Everyone seems to be discussing hormone therapy these days, but there is still a lot of confusion among women and doctors about who can and cannot take it. It's time to get the answers with the doctors that the other doctors go to for guidance - menopause specialists Dr. Michelle Jacobson and Dr. Iliana Lega. Why do fears about hormone therapy persist? Can someone with a history of breast cancer in their family take hormone therapy? Are there any other conditions that preclude someone from taking menopause hormone therapy? Who can take MHT, starting at what age and for how long? What about people who simply don't want to take it. What are their treatment options? The answers will surprise you.

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31. Building Muscle: Weight Training and Protein Intake With Dr. Stacy Sims Oct 10, 2024

By now, you know that the older we get, two things become vital to aging powerfully: weight training and eating more protein to build muscle. These are even more important for women going through the menopause transition. Exercise physiologist, nutrition scientist and author Dr. Stacy Sims is back to guide us step-by-step in building a plan that works for each one of us. Grab your notebook! You're going to want to take notes with this episode!

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30. Menopause 101: Breaking the Menopause Stigma With Dr. Sheila Wajayasinghe, Janet Ko and Amanda Thebe at the Always Discreet Live Event Oct 03, 2024

October is Menopause Awareness Month, and in recognition of this, I’m dedicating every episode to unique and important conversations about menopause. In April, I hosted an incredible event with leading experts: Dr. Sheila Wajayasignhe, Janet Ko, founder of the Menopause Foundation of Canada, and menopause coach and fitness expert Amanda Thebe. Together, these experts tackled all the big questions:

- What is menopause, and does everyone experience it?

- How severe can the symptoms get, and are any of them dangerous?

- What treatments are available, and is hormone therapy suitable for everyone?

- How do I access proper care, and what can I do if my doctor isn’t taking me seriously?

- How can lifestyle changes help manage symptoms?

- What can I do if my mental health is suffering?

- How does menopause affect sex drive and urinary incontinence?

- Why am I gaining weight, and how can I stop it?

Plus, we addressed even more audience questions, diving deep into every aspect of this life transition. We cover it all—so tune in to listen, learn, and even share a laugh on the next episode of *Aging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo*.

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29. Jeanne Beker: Fashion, Fighting Cancer and Facing Life With Optimism Sep 26, 2024

She was the face of fashion for almost 30 years as the host of Fashion Television - the show that gave us front row seats to the biggest names in Paris, London and Milan. Jeanne Beker blazed a trail that nobody has been able to replicate ever since. Now, in her new book, "Heart on My Sleeve", she takes us into her closet and shares amazing stories each connected with a special item of clothing. From encounters and interviews with the most famous people in the world, to finding love again after two divorces, to sharing her breast cancer diagnosis and recovery. I also share the time I first saw Jeanne at work in the same building and ask her what challenges she faced coming up in the TV business. Jeanne reminds us that a life lived with fashion and substance is always in style.

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28. Paula Abdul is Living Her Best Life in Her 60s Sep 19, 2024

Welcome to the season two premiere of Aging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo! I'm kicking off the season with some big time inspiration from someone who is the definition of aging powerfully: Grammy-winning singer, dancer and choreographer, Paula Abdul! At 62, she continues to tour, perform grueling shows and singing live. How does she do it? She shares her regimen including how she eats, sleeps and moves her body. In the first half of the episode, we discuss Paula's big break into showbiz, the famous family who helped launch her career and how she learned to handle fame. In the second half of the conversation, Paula talks about aging in a business that favours the young, going through menopause and managing injuries and pain at the same time. Finally, Paula shares her advice to younger women and tells us who her favourite pop stars are today, including how she helped singer-dancer Tate McRae get a start in the business. It's an inspirational start to season two of Aging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo!

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Aging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo is BACK September 19th! Sep 12, 2024

The show is back!!! Welcome to Season 2 of Aging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo! I hope you've been able to catch up on listening to Season 1. You don't want to age gracefully... You want to age powerfully! Season 2 of Aging Powerfully with me, Melissa Grelo, is back on Thursday, September 19th, to educate, empower and inspire you to live your best life in your 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond!

First up? Catching up with singer, dancer, choreographer and two-time Grammy award winner, Paula Abdul!!!! She tells us how she's living her best life in her 60s!

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27. Season One Finale: Everything I've Learned So Far Jul 04, 2024

Melissa recaps what she's learned from the experts in season one of Aging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo.

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26. Understanding Medical Racism and How It Can Impact All of Us With Dr. Onye Nnorom Jun 27, 2024

It's an uncomfortable truth: Canada is not immune from racism, nor is our healthcare system. If you have to interact with the healthcare system, will you get the care you need? Will you get the care you deserve regardless of your age, your race, your gender or the language you speak? Will your elderly parents get the care they need and deserve? Family physician and preventive medicine specialist Dr. Onye Nnorum breaks down systemic racism in medicine and how it can impact all of us. She also discusses solutions to improve the system so that we can all feel safe and heard by our healthcare practitioners.

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25. Pelvic Floor Health With Dr. Sinead Dufour, Erin Craven of Urospot Jun 20, 2024

Have you sneezed or coughed and had a little pee accident? Are you suffering from urinary incontinence? Has sex ever been painful for you? These are just some of the symptoms of genitourinary syndrome. Up to 80% of menopausal women can suffer from it. It is caused by low estrogen levels in the tissues of the urinary tract and the female genital tract. Why is understanding pelvic floor health important? Well, urinary incontinence is one of the top reasons women are admitted to long-term care homes and it can have drastic effects on mental, social and physical health. On this episode of the show, physiotherapist and researcher Dr. Sinead Dufour and Erin Craven, CEO of UROSPOT - clinics that focus on pelvic healthcare for women and men - discuss the vital importance of understanding and treating the pelvic floor for overall health.

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24. Ambition, Aspiration and Aging Powerfully With Marilyn Denis Jun 13, 2024

You think you know everything about the Queen of Canadian media? Think again. Marilyn Denis shares stories that you've never heard before. She shares what it was like breaking barriers as one of the first high profile women in Canadian radio and then launching one of the most successful daytime talk shows of all time. How did she navigate gender bias in the industry, becoming a new mom, losing her sister, divorce, being a single mother, criticisms about her looks, plastic surgery and going through menopause in front of Canada? How did she stay strong and grounded while bringing joy and information into Canadian households for decades? Marilyn shares her personal, behind-the-scenes stories with candor, humour and humility and leaves us with a framework that can inspire us all to age powerfully.

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23. Three Hot Takes With Dr. Jen Gunter! The Truth About (Menopause) Supplements, Updates on How Long You Can Safely Use Hormone Therapy, and Is “The Pill” Out With Gen Z? Jun 06, 2024

Supplements have been around for a long time with controversy among many doctors and researchers, but these days, there is an explosion of Menopause Supplements. Are they effective or just snake oil? How are they actually manufactured? How much money is actually being made? Can you automatically trust a doctor who is selling a supplement? Dr. Jen Gunter takes on the supplement industry and uncovers just how easy and dubious supplement manufacturing really is. She also discusses the latest update on how long you can safely be on menopause hormone therapy. Finally, while hormone therapy is in, has Gen Z decided that the birth control pill is out? What's behind the latest social media trend of saying no to The Pill by the younger generation of women? Is it bad for your health or just dangerous propaganda? These questions and more are answered by the internet's favourite myth-busting OB/GYN, Dr. Jen Gunter.

Find Dr. Jen Gunter on her website DrJenGunter.com or on Instagram @DrJenGunter. You can also find her best-selling books at your favorite retailer: The Vagina Bible, The Menopause Manifesto and Blood.

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22. What All Women Need to Know About Fertility as We Age Dr. Kaajal Abrol May 30, 2024

Some women want children, some don't, some can't. Hollywood may have us believing that women can give birth at almost any age, but is that true? Fertility physician and specialist, Dr. Kaajal Abrol (@kaajalabrolmd, @fertilitydoctalkpodcast) breaks it all down and so much more. For those who are thinking of children, what do we need to know about fertility as we age? Are infertility rates increasing in Canada and around the world? What about egg freezing? What's the best age to do this? How does it work? Is infertility hereditary? What lifestyle and environmental factors can affect female and male fertility? What role does stress play? How do you find a fertility clinic and when should you seek care? What medications and treatments are available to improve your chances of conception and pregnancy and how much do they cost each? If you're thinking about having a child, want to have a child, have someone in your life that is thinking of having a child now or in the future, this is the episode to help prepare as best as you can.

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21. It's Never Too Late to Get Fit and Healthy with Joan and Michelle MacDonald May 23, 2024

If Joan can do it, so can you! At the age of 70 and after battling numerous health issues, Joan MacDonald did a complete 180 and got super fit! With the help of her daughter, fitness coach Michelle MacDonald, Joan is now in the best health of her life at the age of 78! She proves that it's never too late to put yourself first and age powerfully! Listen to how she did it and how you can do it too!

You can find Joan on Instagram @TrainWithJoan, and find Michelle on Instagram @TheWonderWomenOfficial.

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20. What You Need to Know about For-Profit Long-Term Care Homes, and How to Prepare Our Parents and Ourselves for Care During Our Senior Years With a Looming Elder Care Crisis on the Horizon With Lawyer Melissa Miller May 16, 2024

Aging and care in our older years impacts all of us... Have you ever thought about how you want to live out your senior years? Have you discussed this with your own aging parents? Maybe, you’re already caring for an elderly family member or have admitted them to a long-term care facility that can help them manage a disease like dementia or assist them with mobility issues. Today in Ontario, there are 76,000 residents in long-term care homes with another 30,000 people on waitlists. In the next five years, it’s estimated that an additional 50,000 people will need care in a nursing home in Ontario alone. But as Elder Rights Lawyer Melissa Miller discusses in this crucial episode, not all homes are providing the necessary care to residents, and in some cases, it appears that profits are put ahead of people. We also discuss the workers in these homes and the conditions many are forced to work under. What is life like as a caregiver to a senior or sick loved one? Finally, Melissa guides us through the discussions we all need have with our parents today and map out for ourselves how we want to live out our golden years in an informed and empowered way.

If you want to learn even more, check out the documentary “Stolen Time” via the “Doc Soup” portal at hot docs online.

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19. The Truths and Lies Behind Social Media Nutrition and How We Should Be Eating with Dr. Adrian Chavez May 09, 2024

Are you getting mixed messages on social media about how to eat? Nutrition PhD, Dr. Adrian Chavez, reveals what's really going on behind the scenes when it comes to posts from so-called experts about nutrition on social media. And how SHOULD we plan our meals? Is plant-based better than a carnivore diet? How much protein, carbohydrates and fat should we be eating? What are the best sources of each? What about supplementation? Is intermittent fasting all that it's cracked up to be? What's the deal with gluten? Why has everyone turned on dairy? What about milk alternatives? Are they better for you? Can you balance hormones with food? What about weight loss drugs - are they helping or hurting? Why you should probably stop taking probiotics and so much more!

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18. Heart Health in Women as We Age With Dr. Sonia Anand May 02, 2024

Cardiovascular disease is the #1 killer of women in Canada and USA, so how would we know if we have it? What are the risk factors and the symptoms? How do women and men present and express symptoms differently? Does ethnicity matter in your risk of developing CVD? How do we treat it and, better yet, can we prevent it altogether? What impact does the menopause transition have on our hearts as women? Does hormone therapy provide a protective factor? Dr. Sonia Anand breaks down all you need to know to get and keep your heart ticking.

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17. Mental Health Through the Menopause Transition With Dr. Alison Shea Apr 25, 2024

The menopause transition is marked by a long list of physical symptoms, but less discussed are the changes in our mental health. In this vital discussion, Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Menopause and Reproductive Mental Health Specialist Dr. Alison Shea discusses depression, anxiety, mood changes and many other mental health issues that arise for up to half of women, risk factors and what treatments are available. Finally, what supplements do and don't help with mood and mental health through this transition.

Find Dr. Alison Shea online at @hormone.md.hamilton.

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16. Women Warriors: How Two Women Are Defining Their Age and Not the Other Way Around Apr 18, 2024

This week, meet Pauline Adeleke, 71, and Jin Cruce, 56, two women who are the definition of aging powerfully. Their stories will inspire and move you.

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14. Take Control Today: Reducing Dementia Risk as We Age With Dr. Anthony Levinson Apr 04, 2024

Women are at least twice as likely to be diagnosed with dementia as men. What do we know about its causes and what role, if any, does the menopause transition play? What are our risk factors and most importantly, what can we do today to reduce our risk of developing it? Melissa speaks with Dr. Anthony Levinson, Professor, Psychiatry & Behavioural Neurosciences with a special focus on dementia and neuropsychiatry at McMaster University to break down dementia, our risk as women and what we can do to help our brains age powerfully.

Find out more about reducing dementia risk at www.dementiarisk.ca.

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13. Hair Loss and Treatment for Women Mar 28, 2024

Medical and cosmetic dermatologist Dr. Renée A. Beach breaks down the different types of hair loss, the reasons behind them and what treatments work and don't work for women.

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12. The Hot Seat: Everyday Women Share Their Perimenopause and Menopause Experiences Mar 21, 2024

One of women's greatest superpowers is our ability to connect, share and learn from one another. In this episode, three different women share their unique experiences of perimenopause and menopause.

Listen as Racquel Rodriguez, Maria Cristina Bruno and Kelly Gerred discuss when they started experiencing symptoms, who did or didn't help them navigate the journey and what they're doing about it today. One of the guests discuss entering menopause instantly after breast cancer treatments.

It's a powerful conversation and I hope that you will listen and share it with women in your life who are looking for support and validation in their menopause journey.

This episode brought to you by Felix Health. For more information, visit Felix at www.felix.ca.

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Producer: Melissa Grelo.

Technical Producer and Editor: Drew Garner.

11. Accessing Menopause Care Online With Felix.ca Mar 14, 2024

EVERYONE is now talking about menopause and we know the conversation is long overdue. Unfortunately, it doesn't make accessing care any easier for people, especially for 6 million Canadians who do not have a family doctor or for the millions more who may not feel their doctor is adequately educated in menopause care.

In this episode brought to you by Felix Health, medical director Dr. Kelly Anderson and Felix medical advisor and highly respected gynecologist Dr. Nathalie Gamache discuss the exciting new online Menopause Treatment platform that provides treatment for menopause symptoms online with no wait times and expert care.

For more information, visit Felix at www.felix.ca.

Find Melissa Grelo on Instagram @MelissaGrelo and @AgingPowerfullyWithMG, or on her website AgingPowerfullyWithMelissaGrelo.com. Find clips of the show on YouTube @MelissaGrelo.

Producer: Melissa Grelo.

Technical Producer and Editor: Drew Garner.

10. Menopause Misinformation Mar 08, 2024

The good news? EVERYBODY is talking about menopause. The bad news? There is a ton of misleading guidance from so-called "experts" everywhere on social media. So how are we supposed to know what to believe? It's time to hear from the internet's favourite myth-busting, straight-talking, board certified OB/GYN, Dr. Jen Gunter. She answers YOUR questions like, "Should all women be on hormone therapy to PREVENT future diseases? What does hormone therapy help alleviate and what doesn't it? Do at-home menopause tests work? Does facial estrogen cream work? How old can you begin hormone therapy and how long should you be on it? ....and so many more!

This is the time for facts, not fiction when it comes to managing the menopause transition.

Find Dr. Jen Gunter on her website DrJenGunter.com or on Instagram @DrJenGunter. You can also find her best-selling books at your favorite retailer: The Vagina Bible, The Menopause Manifesto and Blood.

Find Melissa Grelo on Instagram @MelissaGrelo and @AgingPowerfullyWithMG, or on her website AgingPowerfullyWithMelissaGrelo.com. Find clips of the show on YouTube @MelissaGrelo.

Producer: Melissa Grelo.

Technical Producer and Editor: Drew Garner.

9. Understanding the Fear About Hormone Therapy and Breast Cancer With Dr. Wendy Wolfman Mar 07, 2024

Renowned Canadian OB/GYN Dr. Wendy Wolfman discusses the 2002 Women's Health Initiative study whose results drastically and negatively altered the way doctors prescribed hormone therapy and the way women received menopause care for decades. Its findings seemed to link hormone therapy and breast cancer, or did it? Over 20 years since the study's results were released, the scientific and medical community have taken a closer look at what the study ACTUALLY found and has since come to very different conclusions. Unfortunately, the fears surrounding hormone therapy use have persisted, leaving millions of women suffering through menopause needlessly.

In this episode, Dr. Wolfman discusses the study and breaks down the important details that reveal a much more nuanced and positive outcome of the use of hormone therapy in menopause care. She also discusses why the fears and myths about breast cancer persist to this day among patients and doctors.

Dr. Wendy Wolfman leads The Menopause Clinic and Mature Women's Health Program at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto. Together with the hospital's foundation arm, they are looking to expand this program to create the Centre for Mature Women's Health. It will address the entire spectrum of health challenges that women face as they age. For more information: https://www.maturewomenshealth.ca/ and https://www.mountsinai.on.ca/care/womens-unit/menopause-clinic. You can also find them on Instagram @sinaihealthfoundation.

Find Melissa Grelo on Instagram @MelissaGrelo and @AgingPowerfullyWithMG, or on her website AgingPowerfullyWithMelissaGrelo.com.

Find clips of the show on YouTube @MelissaGrelo.

Producer: Melissa Grelo

Technical Producer and Editor: Drew Garner

8. How to Eat and Exercise in the Menopause Transition and Beyond with Dr. Stacy Sims Feb 29, 2024

Besides hormone therapy, the most important discussions women are having in the menopause transition revolve around answering these two questions: "How do I exercise now that I'm in the menopause transition and beyond?, and "What should I eat?"

It's true...We often wake up one day exercising and eating the same, but something is different and the usual routine is not working. What's changed in our bodies and how do we eat and move now?

Listen to this deeply insightful discussion with international exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist, Dr. Stacy Sims as she breaks down what is changing in our bodies in the menopause transition, how we need to start exercising, what exercise routines to quit, what to eat, when to eat and why intermittent fasting doesn't work for women. Finally, she discusses the supplements that work and those that don't.

This is a must-listen for every woman who wants to age powerfully and be empowered with a new exercise and nutrition plan.

Find Dr. Stacy Sims on Instagram @DrStacySims.

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7. The Importance of Sleep in Women's Health With Dr. Woganee Filate Feb 22, 2024

In this episode, Sleep Medicine Physician Dr. Woganee Filate discusses how and why women's quality of sleep often changes as she enters perimenopause and menopause. Dr. Filate lays out the many benefits of getting consistently good sleep and how a lack of it can increase risk for cardiovascular disease, dementia/Alzheimer's, metabolic issues, mood disorders and more.

Finally, Dr. Filate discusses what works and what doesn't to help improve the length and quality of your sleep.

Find Dr. Filate and her colleagues on Instagram at @ItsOurTimeCanada.

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6. Preventing Disease as We Age With Dr. Amy Louis-Bayliss Feb 15, 2024

Join Melissa and Emergency Medicine Specialist Dr. Amy Louis-Bayliss as they discuss preventing disease in women as they age. Is disease and illness just a natural part of the aging process? Dr. Amy says no, it doesn't have to be, however women do face unique and increased risk for several diseases such as cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, certain cancers and more due to fundamental shifts related to menopause.

Listen to Dr. Amy give practical and accessible interventions that over time, could drastically reduce risk for these diseases and help you age powerfully.

Find Dr. Amy and her colleagues on Instagram at @ItsOurTimeCanada.

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5. Adult Sex Ed 101 with Dr. Sheila Wijayasinghe Feb 08, 2024

When is the last time you had a sexual education class? Maybe in elementary or high school? As an adult, where do you get your sex ed? Television? Friends? Partners? And where does pleasure education come from?

In this episode, family physician and sex educator, Dr. Sheila Wijayasinghe teaches us Adult Sex Ed 101.

Find Dr. Sheila on Instagram @DrSheilaW!

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Producer: Melissa Grelo

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4. How to Access and Get Effective Menopause Care in Canada, and What Your Treatment Options Are Feb 01, 2024

More than one in five Canadians do not have a doctor or health care provider they can see regularly (OurCare.ca, 2023) and for those who do, physicians often do not have sufficient training in menopause care, leaving millions of women suffering needlessly for years.

In this episode, family physician and menopause specialist Dr. Sarah Naomi Shaw discusses the many barriers to accessing effective menopause care in Canada, from lack of doctor training in medical school, to long waitlists for specialists, to persistent misconceptions about the risks of treatments like menopause hormone therapy and more. Dr. Shaw tells us where and how to find a certified menopause specialist in your area and how patients can best prepare for doctor visits to receive the best care possible.

Finally, Dr. Shaw discusses all of the treatment options available to women from lifestyle changes, to non-hormonal therapies, to menopause hormone therapy.

The main non-hormonal medications categories for hot flashes are:

SSRI/SNRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors/selective norephinephrine reuptake inhibitors) medication. These drugs are most often used to treat depression and anxiety but also can help manage hot flashes. For example, paroxetine, venlaxfaxine, escitalopram
Gabapentinoids
Oxybutinin

Fezolinetant is approved in the USA and hopefully will be available in Canada in 2024.

Find Dr. Shaw and her colleagues on Instagram at @ItsOurTimeCanada.

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Producer: Melissa Grelo

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3. Dr. Jen Gunter, on her new book, "Blood: The Science, Medicine and Mythology of Menstruation" Jan 25, 2024

The internet's favourite myth-busting OB/GYN, Dr. Jen Gunter, is back with her latest book, "Blood: The Science, Medicine and Mythology of Menstruation."

After her books, "The Vagina Bible" and "The Menopause Manifesto" both became New York Times Instant Bestsellers, Dr. Gunter in "Blood" offers a clear, no-nonsense guide to reproductive anatomy and answers all the questions you never knew you had about menstrual bleeding. Along the way, she debunks long-held myths that, surprise, are almost always rooted in historical and enduring misogyny.

In this episode, Melissa and Dr. Gunter discuss a range of topics from why women menstruate, to menstrual products, to contraception, to menopause and the disinformation that surrounds all aspects of the menstrual cycle. Dr. Gunter provides a no-holds-barred take on predatory practices in health care and takes on the so-called 'menstrual influencers' that have proliferated social media.

It's an important episode for all those who menstruate and, as Dr. Gunter says, for all those who have benefited from the menstrual cycle.

Find Dr. Jen Gunter on her website DrJenGunter.com or on Instagram @DrJenGunter.

Find Melissa Grelo on Instagram @MelissaGrelo and @AgingPowerfullyWithMG, or on her website AgingPowerfullyWithMelissaGrelo.com. Find clips of the show on YouTube @MelissaGrelo.

Producer: Melissa Grelo.

Technical Producer and Editor: Drew Garner.

2. Women and Alcohol with Ann Dowsett Johnston Jan 17, 2024

In this powerful episode, Melissa discusses Ann Dowsett Johnston's best-selling book "Drink: The Intimate Relationship Between Women and Alcohol" on the 10th anniversary of its release. Women are drinking alcohol more than ever and Johnston discusses why this is problematic and why we can no longer afford to ignore the growing crisis of binge drinking in our "alcogenic" culture. Melissa and Ann share their personal stories of their relationship with alcohol and why you don't need to be dependent on it to reassess its role in your life.

Find Ann Dowsett Johnston on her website AnnDowsettJohnston.com or on Instagram @AnnDowsettJohnston.

Find Melissa Grelo on Instagram @MelissaGrelo and @AgingPowerfullyWithMG, or on her website AgingPowerfullyWithMelissaGrelo.com. Find clips of the show on YouTube @MelissaGrelo.

Producer: Melissa Grelo.

Technical Producer and Editor: Drew Garner.

1. MENOPAUSE 101 With Dr. Heather Hirsch Jan 10, 2024

In the inaugural episode of Aging Powerfully, Melissa has a conversation with Heather Hirsch, MD about the ABCs and 123s of menopause. Dr. Hirsch provides the ins and outs of the different stages of the menopause transition, from perimenopause, to menopause, to postmenopause. Dr. Hirsch provides simple definitions and explanations of what is happening in each phase, and also discusses the increased risk for certain diseases and injuries that accompany this significant hormonal change. Finally, she touches upon lifestyle and medical interventions that can ease symptoms and improve quality of life during this time that can occupy up to one-third of a woman's lifespan.

Find Dr. Heather Hirsch on her website heatherhirschmd.com or on Instagram @HeatherHirschMD.

Find Melissa Grelo on Instagram @MelissaGrelo and @AgingPowerfullyWithMG, or on her website AgingPowerfullyWithMelissaGrelo.com. Find clips of the show on YouTube @MelissaGrelo.

Producer: Melissa Grelo.

Technical Producer and Editor: Drew Garner.

Welcome to Aging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo! Dec 20, 2023

Welcome to Aging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo, a new podcast launching on January 11, 2024!

Join award-winning host and broadcaster, Melissa Grelo, as she interviews respected experts in the fields of menopause, nutrition, fitness, mental health, longevity, sex, stress reduction, skincare, fashion and more to help women of all ages live a healthier, stronger and longer life, no matter what age you are today!

This podcast is for every woman who wants to build a life that is healthier, stronger, and longer, no matter what age you are. No longer will you have to jump around dozens of podcasts to gather information and build a health and wellness plan.

We are the generation that will not age the same way as all of the generations before us. No more aging gracefully for us. For us, it's about aging powerfully with information that we can rely on.

Follow Melissa on Instagram @MelissaGrelo and @AgingPowerfullyWithMG, or on her website AgingPowerfullyWithMelissaGrelo.com. Find clips of the show on YouTube @MelissaGrelo.

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