Dr. Milie's Waiting Room

Ep. 3 Understanding Perimenopause

Understanding Perimenopause: The Transition No One Told Us About” Perimenopause. You’ve probably heard the word — maybe in an article, a podcast, or whispered among friends — but what does it really mean? In this episode of The Waiting Room Podcast, Dr. Milie and Angela unpack the hormonal, physical, and emotional shifts that happen around menopause — a stage that can begin years before your final period. From irregular cycles and hormonal fluctuations to the truth about hormone therapy, this episode breaks down the science and the stigma. Together, we explore: What perimenopause actually is (and isn’t) The connection between brain, ovaries, and hormones The role of testosterone in women’s well-being The facts about hormone therapy — beyond the myths Why mental health and awareness are key parts of this journey This conversation is not about fear — it’s about understanding, empowerment, and connection. Tune in to hear a gynecologist who gets it, and a journalist who asks what we all wonder but rarely say out loud. Because menopause is not a disease — it’s a transition. And we believe women deserve to go through it informed, connected, and empowered. ⁠drmiliewaitingroom@gmail.com⁠ [drmiliewaitingroom@gmail.com]  Music and editing by Bruno Boelpaep #Menopause #Perimenopause #PodcastLaunch #WomenHealth #Community #Awareness #Empowerment #TheWaitingRoomPodcast #Perimenopause #MenopauseAwareness #HormonalHealth #WomensHealth #Empowerment #Wellbeing #MentalHealth #Menopower #testosterone #Midlife #HRT

Ep. 1 - The Waiting Room: Where It all begins

Welcome to The Waiting Room, a new podcast created in Belgium and born from a simple but powerful idea: to bring clarity, compassion, evidence based information and to create community around menopause. In this episode, gynecologist Dr. Milie and journalist Angela explore what it really means to navigate perimenopause and menopause today — without taboos, without fear, and with evidence based information. From science to lived experience, from hormones to humor, The Waiting Room is a space for honest conversations, information, and shared wisdom. Because menopause is not a disease — it’s a transition. And we believe women deserve to go through it informed, connected, and empowered. drmiliewaitingroom@gmail.com [drmiliewaitingroom@gmail.com]  Music and editing by Bruno Boelpaep #Menopause #Perimenopause #PodcastLaunch #WomenHealth #Community #Awareness #Empowerment

Ep. 2 - The Quiet Storm Within

In this heartfelt episode, Dr. Milie steps into the role of interviewer, guiding Angela through a deeply personal story about mental health, resilience, and the invisible effects of hormonal change. Together, they shed light on how perimenopause and menopause can influence our emotional balance — sometimes showing up as anxiety, depression, or panic attacks — and how understanding this connection can help women find clarity and relief. This is not an episode about despair — it’s about awareness, compassion, and the power of being honest about how we feel. Because when we talk about what hurts, we begin to heal. drmiliewaitingroom@gmail.com⁠ [drmiliewaitingroom@gmail.com]  Music and editing by Bruno Boelpaep #TheWaitingRoomPodcast #MentalHealthAwareness #Menopause #Perimenopause #HormonalHealth #WomenWellbeing #Empathy #Connection #Healing #empowerement

Bonus Episode - The waiting room in Brussels

Dr. Milie and Angela took menopause out of the waiting room and into the world — right into Central Station in Brussels! In this bonus episode, we asked everyday people — young and old, experts and commuters — what they know about menopause and even which objects they associate it with. The answers were surprising, insightful, and empowering! Angela brings the curious journalist’s voice, asking the questions everyone thinks but few dare to say out loud. Dr. Milie, gynecologist and endocrinologist, provides clarity and guidance on the twists and turns of midlife health. Together, we break myths, spark conversations, and lift the volume on menopause — openly, boldly, and without shame. Because no woman should feel alone in this journey. Tune in, get inspired, and join the conversation! drmiliewaitingroom@gmail.com⁠ [drmiliewaitingroom@gmail.com]  Music and editing by Bruno Boelpaep #MenopauseAwareness #Perimenopause #WomensHealth #TheWaitingRoomPodcast #Community #Empowerment #Menopause