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Testosterone for Women: Do You Actually Need It? Here's How to Know Jun 18, 2025

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Most women in menopause are never told the full story about testosterone. We’re told it’s a male hormone or that it’s just about sex, if it’s mentioned at all. But the truth is, testosterone plays a major role in women’s health during perimenopause and menopause. And for many women, it’s the missing piece of hormone therapy.

In this episode, Tamsen sits down with Dr. Kelly Casperson, a leading urologist and one of the top experts prescribing testosterone to women every day, to cut through the confusion. If you’ve been told no, if you’re not feeling like yourself, or if you’re just trying to figure out what is going on with your hormones, this conversation is for you.

In this episode they uncover:

- Why testosterone matters for women in menopause and why it’s not just about libido

- The most common myths about hormones and what doctors are still getting wrong

- How to know if you’re a candidate for testosterone and what testing actually works

- What to say if your doctor shuts you down

- How testosterone affects energy, mood, sex, and identity in midlife

- What women in other countries already have access to and what’s coming next.

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Emotional Immaturity in Parents: How It Shows Up in Your Adult Life Jun 11, 2025

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Ever feel like you're the one holding it all together, while someone else creates the chaos?

Tamsen sits down with Dr. Lindsay Gibson, clinical psychologist and author of the New York Times bestselling book Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents, to talk about the emotional patterns we carry from childhood into midlife, and what happens when they start to crack.

They break down the four types of emotionally immature parents: the emotional, the driven, the passive, and the rejecting. And how each one leaves its mark on your confidence, your relationships, and the way you see yourself.

In this episode they uncover:
– Why high-functioning women still feel “not good enough”
– The deep loneliness that shows up in midlife (even when you're surrounded by people)
– The role of “healing fantasies” and why they keep us stuck
– What brain scramble is and how to protect your peace in tough conversations
– How to finally stop carrying emotional responsibility for everyone elseThis one gets to the heart of those quiet insecurities we don’t always say out loud, but feel deeply.

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Peeing When You Sneeze? The #1 Pelvic Floor Specialist Explains Why Jun 04, 2025

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Urinary leakage. Painful sex. That pressure you can’t explain. If you've been told these are just “normal” parts of getting older or having kids, this episode will open your eyes. Tamsen sits down with board-certified pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Sara Reardon (known online as The Vagina Whisperer) to get honest about the symptoms women are still suffering through in silence.

From perimenopause to postpartum, Dr. Reardon shares how pelvic floor dysfunction shows up, why it's more common than you think, and what you can actually do about it. No shame, no confusion. Just real answers for women who are ready to feel strong in their bodies again.

In this episode, they cover:

– What the pelvic floor actually is and how it supports your core health

– How perimenopause and hormonal shifts impact bladder control and sexual function

– Why pelvic pain, leakage, and pressure are common but not normal

– What pelvic floor therapy looks like and how to know if you need it

– The truth about Kegels and why they’re not always the answer

– How posture, stress, and childbirth affect your pelvic health at every age

– When to ask for help and how to find the right pelvic floor specialist

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GLP-1s For Menopause Belly Fat: What the Science Says and Why It Matters May 28, 2025

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You’ve heard the headlines. Ozempic, Wegovy, GLP-1s. But what is actually happening inside your body when you take them?

In this episode, Tamsen sits back down with renowned physician and Belly Fat Expert Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen to get real, science-backed answers. They break down how these medications work, why muscle loss is a real risk, and how hormone therapy plays a role in your overall metabolic health.

This conversation goes beyond quick fixes and tackles what sustainable, medically informed weight loss really looks like. It’s about body composition, long-term health, and understanding the emotional impact of a changing body.

This episode will cover:

-How GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy work in the gut, brain, and pancreas

-The connection between GLP-1s, visceral fat, and insulin resistance

-Why you may be losing muscle instead of fat if not monitored properly

-What "Ozempic butt" really means and how to prevent it

-The truth about hair loss, protein intake, and rapid weight loss

-When to combine GLP-1s with hormone therapy and how to approach it safely

-Why weight loss isn't just physical and the emotional impact many women aren't prepared for

Dr. Rocio is a leading voice in obesity medicine. Her upcoming book, Weightless: A Doctor's Guide to GLP-1 Medications, Sustainable Weight Loss, and the Health You Deserve will cover everything she shares in her practice and more.

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The Belly Fat Episode: The Truth About Muscle Loss, Menopause, and Midlife Fatigue May 21, 2025

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You’re eating healthy. You’re working out. You’ve cut sugar, carbs, and wine. But the belly fat is still there and no one is giving you answers. This episode connects all the dots.

Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen, renowned physician, joins Tamsen to explain exactly what’s happening inside your body during midlife and what you can finally do to feel better in it.

Hormones. Insulin. Thyroid. Stress. Sleep. It’s all part of the story, and Dr. Rocio gives women the real talk they’re not getting in most doctors’ offices. This is the episode that clears the confusion and gives you the clarity you’ve been craving.

What they talk about:

-Why fat accumulates around the belly in perimenopause and how to reverse it

-The exact lab markers to request to check for insulin resistance and early prediabetes

-How to know if your thyroid is working against you, even with “normal” results

-What visceral fat is, why it's so dangerous, and the proven ways to reduce it

-How stress, poor sleep, and cortisol spikes make weight loss nearly impossible and how to fix it

-What to eat (and when) to balance blood sugar and reduce inflammation

-How to advocate for better care if your doctor won’t dig deeper

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How to Set Boundaries Without Feeling Guilty May 14, 2025

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Are you the one who always says yes? Who fixes, accommodates, anticipates, and quietly resents it later?

In this week’s episode, Tamsen sits down with psychotherapist and bestselling author Terri Cole to talk about the hidden habits of high -functioning codependents, especially in midlife, during perimenopause, or after a major life shift.

In this episode, you'll learn:

- What high-functioning codependency actually looks like and why most women don’t recognize it

-How menopause can be a wake-up call for self-abandonment

-Why so many women feel emotionally drained in midlife and what to do about it

-How to unpack the patterns we learn in childhood that shape how we caretake and over-function

-The scripts and boundary tools to help you say no, protect your energy, and finally consider yourself

This is a must-listen for anyone who feels like they’re doing it all, but losing themselves in theprocess.

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Healing the Grief, the Love, and the Silence Around Your Mother May 11, 2025

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If you’ve ever wondered why certain relationships feel so hard or why you’ve spent a lifetime craving a kind of love you can’t quite name, this special Mother’s Day edition will give you language for what you’ve lived.

Tamsen sits down with licensed professional counselor and bestselling author Kelly McDaniel to talk about Mother Hunger, a term she coined to describe the deep, often hidden longing many women carry from not getting the love, protection, or guidance they needed as daughters.

They talk about:

- Why so many women struggle with emotional eating, self-worth, and romantic patterns—and how it ties back to early attachment

- What “mother hunger” really means, and why most women don’t recognize it until midlife

- How your earliest experiences shape your relationships, your body image, and your ability to trust

- The emotional cost of caring for a mother who couldn’t care for you

- What it means to crave love that feels safe, steady, and nourishing

- How to begin healing, even if your mother is gone, unavailable, or unwilling

- Why midlife is often the moment women finally face the grief they’ve been carrying for decades

- How unresolved mother hunger can show up in love, sex, food, and friendships and what to do about it

- Whether forgiveness is necessary in order to move on and what to do if an apology never comes

This episode is for every woman who has ever said “I’m fine” when she wasn’t and is finally ready to tell herself the truth.

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The Narcissist Decoder: How Midlife Women Get Trapped in Emotional Abuse May 07, 2025

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If you've ever questioned your reality, blamed your hormones, or been told you’re “too sensitive,” this conversation will change how you see everything.

Tamsen sits down with world-renowned psychologist and narcissism expert Dr. Ramani Durvasula, author of the New York Times bestseller It’s Not You: Identifying and Healing from Narcissistic People, to decode the emotional warfare so many women face in toxic relationships, especially in midlife.

They talk about:

How narcissists twist your words and make you question your memory-The subtle ways they use your hormones and emotions against you-Why smart, self-aware women stay in toxic relationships longer than they should-The early red flags that feel easy to dismiss but matter most-What love bombing actually looks like (and why it works so well)-Why midlife often becomes the breaking point for women in these dynamics-How to rebuild your confidence and sense of reality after emotional abuse

This episode is a wake-up call and a roadmap to help you stop second-guessing yourself and start trusting what you know.

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How To Find Real Love With The #1 Relationship Expert Jillian Turecki Apr 30, 2025

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In this powerful conversation, Tamsen sits down with leading Relationship Expert Jillian Turecki to find out what she’s learned after coaching thousands of couples, hosting over 150 episodes of her hit podcast Jillian on Love, and writing her game-changing New York Times bestselling book It Begins With You: The 9 Hard Truths About Love That Will Change Your Life.

If you think it’s too late for love, think again.

Tamsen and Jillian uncover:

Why real love starts with you (not someone else)
The #1 dating mistake people are still making in 2025
How to tell if it’s real love or just temporary lust
Why chasing someone never leads to true connection
How to rebuild your confidence after heartbreak, divorce, or midlife changes
Why feeling "not good enough" keeps you stuck (and how to break that cycle)
How to date smarter without feeling burned out or discouraged-Why settling feels safer, but costs you everything
How to fill your own cup first so you attract healthy love

This episode is your roadmap to stop settling, break old patterns, and finally find the connection you deserve.

Real love is possible, but it begins with you.

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The Science of Rebooting Your Life: Dopamine, Dating & Doing Things Differently Apr 23, 2025

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Routine might feel safe, but for your brain, it can become a prison. This week, Dr. Yalda Safai joins Tamsen to talk about the science of novelty and why trying something new is the most powerful way to spark dopamine, reboot your mindset, and shift out of midlife stagnation.

Tamsen and Dr Safai share dating experience and the benefits of meeting a partner later in life. Plus why women are staying single longer and why we should avoid subpar relationships at all costs!

We dive deep into what high-functioning depression really looks like in successful women. From the quiet symptoms of anhedonia and mood disorders to undiagnosed thyroid issues and the hormonal shifts of perimenopause. Dr. Safai breaks down the medical, emotional, and social blind spots that keep so many of us suffering in silence.

What you’ll learn;