Höre Menopause Reimagined with Andrea Donsky

Discover why histamine intolerance could be the missing piece in your peri- or menopausal symptom puzzle!  Join Andrea Donsky, nutritionist, published menopause researcher, menopause Educator, and co-founder of WeaAreMorphus.com, as she interviews Registered Holistic Nutritionist Lisa Kilgour about the surprising connection between histamine and common perimenopausal symptoms like hot flashes, anxiety, and skin issues. Our podcast has been recognized as the top-ranked menopause podcast worldwide on Feedspot’s 2025 list of best Menopause Podcasts [https://podcast.feedspot.com/menopause_podcasts/] and Perimenopause Podcasts [https://podcast.feedspot.com/perimenopause_podcasts/]. Topics discussed: * Why histamine reactions often increase during perimenopause * How to identify if histamine is triggering your symptoms * Which foods can help or hurt your histamine levels * Natural solutions for managing histamine intolerance * The surprising connection between estrogen and histamine * Approaching our diet and weight management from a place of curiosity vs judgement Links from the show: Lisa Kilgour's Website: https://lisakilgour.com/ Undieting: Freedom from the Bewildering World of Fad Diets by Lisa Kilgour: https://amzn.to/4jA5WvL [https://amzn.to/4jA5WvL] Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1374700/open_sms] ✅ Fill out our surveys [https://bit.ly/3UXFh1e] 🦋 SUBSCRIBE to our list [https://bit.ly/3VdDA0V] Support our SPONSORS: CODE MORPHUS: * BEAM Minerals https://bit.ly/43MrfFL [https://bit.ly/41DCG1w] * EnergyBits https://bit.ly/49f05YV [https://bit.ly/49f05YV] * Jaspr https://bit.ly/3C1n9hq [https://bit.ly/3C1n9hq] * Timeline timeline.com/morphus [http://timeline.com/morphus] * Livon https://bit.ly/3EjrcGG [https://bit.ly/3EjrcGG] Order 1 carton of Lypo-Spheric® Vitamin C at LivOnLabs.com [http://livonlabs.com/] and get 1 carton of B Complex Plus FREE ($56 value!) just by adding both products to the cart CODE MORPHUS15: * Oxford Healthspan https://bit.ly/4kzl3qR [https://bit.ly/4kzl3qR] * Qualia https://bit.ly/42mtvmx [https://bit.ly/42mtvmx] * MyVitalC https://bit.ly/3EQ9bAf [https://bit.ly/3EQ9bAf] FOLLOW US: ▸ TIKTOK | @andreadonsky [https://bit.ly/2VMgiDK] & @wearemorphus [https://www.tiktok.com/@wearemorphus] ▸ Instagram | @wearemorphus [https://bit.ly/367EfWU] & @andreadonsky [https://bit.ly/2T9HojG] ▸ Facebook | /wearemorphus [%20https://bit.ly/2MsxBBf] DISCLAIMER: This content is not intended to be a substitu...

Today’s topic is stress and how you can benefit from it during perimenopause and menopause. Andrea Donsky, nutritionist, published menopause researcher, menopause Educator, and co-founder of wearemorphus.com [http://wearemorphus.com] chats with Jeff Krasno, author of "Good Stress: The Benefits of Doing Hard Things". He is also the co-founder of Commune. Our podcast has been recognized as the top-ranked menopause podcast worldwide on Feedspot’s 2025 list of best Menopause Podcasts [https://podcast.feedspot.com/menopause_podcasts/] and Perimenopause Podcasts [https://podcast.feedspot.com/perimenopause_podcasts/]. Show Topics * Transforming our narrative about stress from harmful to helpful. * Exploring the connection between metabolic health and stress, particularly how they relate to the increase in insulin resistance and metabolic disorders during perimenopause and menopause, as well as their impact on our energy levels. * How to create a toolkit that enables a more positive response to chronic stress and reduces negative reactions. The toolkit helps you have a calmer response and cope better. * Morning routines to create a calm start to the day. * Reframing movement and exercise so it’s not another "to do". * Social connection and community significantly impact longevity, health, and happiness. * How to effectively incorporate beneficial stress for building muscle mass as we age while training for life, lifting heavy objects independently, preventing falls, and enabling us to engage with our grandchildren through play. * Where supplements fit into our stress management toolkit, including magnesium, liposomal Vitamin C, glutathione, and Vitamin D + K2 (MK-7). Links mentioned: Jeff Krasno's Website: GoodStress.com [http://GoodStress.com] Good Stress: The Health Benefits of Doing Hard Things by Jeff Krasno: https://amzn.to/3FZJ9uO [https://amzn.to/3FZJ9uO] Portable Full Spectrum LED Light: https://amzn.to/3XT7UPx [https://amzn.to/3XT7UPx] Feeling Overwhelmed? Boost Your Motivation & Focus with These Tips with Lisa Borden: https://youtu.be/M2FQXJ-P8hY Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1374700/open_sms] ✅ Fill out our surveys [https://bit.ly/3UXFh1e] 🦋 SUBSCRIBE to our list [https://bit.ly/3VdDA0V] Support our SPONSORS: CODE MORPHUS: * BEAM Minerals https://bit.ly/43MrfFL [https://bit.ly/41DCG1w] * EnergyBits https://bit.ly/49f05YV [https://bit.ly/49f05YV] * Jaspr https://bit.ly/3C1n9hq [https://bit.ly/3C1n9hq] * Timeline timeline.com/morphus [http://timeline.com/morphus] * Livon https://bit.ly/3EjrcGG [https://bit.ly/3EjrcGG] Order 1 carton of Lypo-Spheric® Vitamin C at LivOnLabs.com [http://livonlabs.com/] and get 1 carton of B Complex Plus FREE ($56 value!) just by adding both products to the cart CODE MORPHUS15: * Oxford Healthspan https://bit.ly/4kzl3qR [https://bit.ly/4kzl3qR] * Qualia https://bit.ly/42mtvmx [https://bit.ly/42mtvmx] * MyVitalC https://bit.ly/3EQ9bAf [https://bit.ly/3EQ9bAf] FOLLOW US: ▸ TIKTOK | @andreadonsky [https://bit.ly/2VMgiDK] & @wearemorphus [https://www.tiktok.com/@wearemorphus] ▸ Instagram | @wearemorphus [https://bit.ly/367EfWU] & @andreadonsky [https://bit.ly/2T9HojG] ▸ Facebook | /wearemorphus [%20https://bit.ly/2MsxBBf] DISCLAIMER: This content is not intended to be a substitu...

In this episode, Andrea Donsky, nutritionist, published menopause researcher and menopause educator, and co-founder of WeAreMorphus.com, interviews Anna Cabeca, “The Girlfriend Doctor” DO, OBGYN, FACOG, who is a best-selling author and triple-board-certified physician specializing in gynecology, integrative medicine, and anti-aging and regenerative medicine. She is known for her expertise in women's health, hormone balance, and sexual health. Our podcast has been recognized as the top-ranked menopause podcast worldwide on Feedspot’s 2025 list of best Menopause Podcasts [https://podcast.feedspot.com/menopause_podcasts/] and Perimenopause Podcasts [https://podcast.feedspot.com/perimenopause_podcasts/]. This must-listen episode addresses the controversies around hormone replacement and what you need to know about the safety and effectiveness of various treatments. Topics Covered: * The key differences between birth control pills (which suppress hormones) and bioidentical hormones (which work with your body naturally) * Understanding menopause hormone therapy (MHT) and how to personalize it for your unique needs * Practical tips for starting hormone therapy and why patches or creams might work better than pills * The truth about the Women's Health Initiative study and why its findings don't apply to all types of hormone therapy * Simple ways to support your body's natural hormone detoxification processes * Dr. Cabeca's holistic approach to hormone health - looking beyond quick fixes to find real solutions * Why testing matters * The surprising connection between cholesterol and brain health through hormone production * How your thyroid, vitamin D levels, and gut health affect your hormones * Tips for maintaining intimate health, including safe use of DHEA cream (Julva) * A fresh perspective on PCOS and what it means for you * Which ingredients to avoid in hormone creams and why Links from the show: Dr. Anna Cabeca's Website: https://drannacabeca.com/ Dr. Anna Cabeca’s Books: https://amzn.to/4hVfdxr [https://amzn.to/4hVfdxr] Julva Cream https://bit.ly/43u9rz9 [https://bit.ly/43u9rz9] Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1374700/open_sms] ✅ Fill out our surveys [https://bit.ly/3UXFh1e] 🦋 SUBSCRIBE to our list [https://bit.ly/3VdDA0V] Support our SPONSORS: CODE MORPHUS: * BEAM Minerals https://bit.ly/43MrfFL [https://bit.ly/41DCG1w] * EnergyBits https://bit.ly/49f05YV [https://bit.ly/49f05YV] * Jaspr https://bit.ly/3C1n9hq [https://bit.ly/3C1n9hq] * Timeline timeline.com/morphus [http://timeline.com/morphus] * Livon https://bit.ly/3EjrcGG [https://bit.ly/3EjrcGG] Order 1 carton of Lypo-Spheric® Vitamin C at LivOnLabs.com [http://livonlabs.com/] and get 1 carton of B Complex Plus FREE ($56 value!) just by adding both products to the cart CODE MORPHUS15: * Oxford Healthspan https://bit.ly/4kzl3qR [https://bit.ly/4kzl3qR] * Qualia https://bit.ly/42mtvmx [https://bit.ly/42mtvmx] * MyVitalC https://bit.ly/3EQ9bAf [https://bit.ly/3EQ9bAf] FOLLOW US: ▸ TIKTOK | @andreadonsky [https://bit.ly/2VMgiDK] & @wearemorphus [https://www.tiktok.com/@wearemorphus] ▸ Instagram | @wearemorphus [https://bit.ly/367EfWU] & @andreadonsky [https://bit.ly/2T9HojG] ▸ Facebook | /wearemorphus [%20https://bit.ly/2MsxBBf] DISCLAIMER: This content is not intended to be a substitu...

Andrea Donsky, nutritionist, menopause educator, published menopause researcher, and co-founder of WeAreMorphus.com, addresses an often overlooked aspect of perimenopause and menopause: the psychological aspect. She is joined by Dr. Bev Young, a psychiatrist who specializes in mental health across all phases of a woman's life. Our podcast has been recognized as the top-ranked menopause podcast worldwide on Feedspot’s 2025 list of best Menopause Podcasts [https://podcast.feedspot.com/menopause_podcasts/] and Perimenopause Podcasts [https://podcast.feedspot.com/perimenopause_podcasts/]. Topics Covered: * Is it midlife, perimenopause, or menopause? * Taking a holistic approach to mental health that goes beyond simply prescribing medications like antidepressants. * The different mental health care providers including psychiatrists, psychologists, psychotherapists, and social workers. * Dr. Young's approach includes examining sleep, life stressors, hormones, and other factors to help her patients feel better. * We must understand how our relationships with friends and partners can be impacted at this phase and why we should not blame ourselves. * Addressing how psychological factors can impact libido. * Tips for communicating better in our relationships to get the support and understanding we need. Dr. Bev Young's Ontario and Alberta Private Practice: https://betterbria.com/ Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1374700/open_sms] ✅ Fill out our surveys [https://bit.ly/3UXFh1e] 🦋 SUBSCRIBE to our list [https://bit.ly/3VdDA0V] Support our SPONSORS: CODE MORPHUS: * BEAM Minerals https://bit.ly/43MrfFL [https://bit.ly/41DCG1w] * EnergyBits https://bit.ly/49f05YV [https://bit.ly/49f05YV] * Jaspr https://bit.ly/3C1n9hq [https://bit.ly/3C1n9hq] * Timeline timeline.com/morphus [http://timeline.com/morphus] * Livon https://bit.ly/3EjrcGG [https://bit.ly/3EjrcGG] Order 1 carton of Lypo-Spheric® Vitamin C at LivOnLabs.com [http://livonlabs.com/] and get 1 carton of B Complex Plus FREE ($56 value!) just by adding both products to the cart CODE MORPHUS15: * Oxford Healthspan https://bit.ly/4kzl3qR [https://bit.ly/4kzl3qR] * Qualia https://bit.ly/42mtvmx [https://bit.ly/42mtvmx] * MyVitalC https://bit.ly/3EQ9bAf [https://bit.ly/3EQ9bAf] FOLLOW US: ▸ TIKTOK | @andreadonsky [https://bit.ly/2VMgiDK] & @wearemorphus [https://www.tiktok.com/@wearemorphus] ▸ Instagram | @wearemorphus [https://bit.ly/367EfWU] & @andreadonsky [https://bit.ly/2T9HojG] ▸ Facebook | /wearemorphus [%20https://bit.ly/2MsxBBf] DISCLAIMER: This content is not intended to be a substitu...

In this episode, host Andrea Donsky, nutritionist, menopause educator, published menopause researcher, and co-founder of WeAreMorphus.com, chats with Kim Vopni, a menopause support practitioner and Vagina Coach, about vaginal health in perimenopause and menopause. Our podcast has been recognized as the top-ranked menopause podcast worldwide on Feedspot’s 2025 list of best Menopause Podcasts [https://podcast.feedspot.com/menopause_podcasts/] and Perimenopause Podcasts [https://podcast.feedspot.com/perimenopause_podcasts/]. They discuss different aspects of the genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM), a newer term used to describe symptoms including vaginal dryness, thinning of vaginal tissues, the shrinking or disappearance of the labia minora, UTIs, incontinence, prolapses, and more. Topics Discussed: * Kim's journey to becoming a vagina coach * Understanding Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM), what it is, and what symptoms are related to it * The role of estrogen in vaginal health, its different forms, and varying formats * Alternatives to estrogen for vaginal health * Why UTIs are more common in perimenopause and menopause and how to manage them with fiber and hydration * Introduction to prolapse and its different types * The importance of pelvic floor physical therapy and other non-surgical treatment options for prolapse * Kim's top tips for improving or managing genitourinary health * Bladder irritation and dietary things to keep in mind to minimize it Links: Kim's website: https://www.vaginacoach.com/ UTI Test Strips from Utiva: https://www.utivahealth.com/ Squatty Potty: https://amzn.to/43WNn09 Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1374700/open_sms] ✅ Fill out our surveys [https://bit.ly/3UXFh1e] 🦋 SUBSCRIBE to our list [https://bit.ly/3VdDA0V] Support our SPONSORS: CODE MORPHUS: * BEAM Minerals https://bit.ly/43MrfFL [https://bit.ly/41DCG1w] * EnergyBits https://bit.ly/49f05YV [https://bit.ly/49f05YV] * Jaspr https://bit.ly/3C1n9hq [https://bit.ly/3C1n9hq] * Timeline timeline.com/morphus [http://timeline.com/morphus] * Livon https://bit.ly/3EjrcGG [https://bit.ly/3EjrcGG] Order 1 carton of Lypo-Spheric® Vitamin C at LivOnLabs.com [http://livonlabs.com/] and get 1 carton of B Complex Plus FREE ($56 value!) just by adding both products to the cart CODE MORPHUS15: * Oxford Healthspan https://bit.ly/4kzl3qR [https://bit.ly/4kzl3qR] * Qualia https://bit.ly/42mtvmx [https://bit.ly/42mtvmx] * MyVitalC https://bit.ly/3EQ9bAf [https://bit.ly/3EQ9bAf] FOLLOW US: ▸ TIKTOK | @andreadonsky [https://bit.ly/2VMgiDK] & @wearemorphus [https://www.tiktok.com/@wearemorphus] ▸ Instagram | @wearemorphus [https://bit.ly/367EfWU] & @andreadonsky [https://bit.ly/2T9HojG] ▸ Facebook | /wearemorphus [%20https://bit.ly/2MsxBBf] DISCLAIMER: This content is not intended to be a substitu...