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Everyday Wellness: Midlife Hormones, Menopause, and Science for Women 35+
578 episodes · 20 with AI analysis
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.
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Ultra-processed food consumption and metabolic disease epidemiologyGovernment agricultural subsidies and their health impactSeed oils: extraction methods, oxidative damage, and inflammatory effectsGut microbiome diversity and pathogenic bacterial overgrowthVagus nerve function and gut-brain axis communicationHypothalamic inflammation and metabolic regulationBrain structure and omega-3 fatty acids (DHA/EPA)Hydration, electrolytes, and cognitive functionInsulin resistance in the brain and Alzheimer's diseaseSodium's role in neurotransmitter function and blood pressure
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Apr 27, 2026
BONUS: Eat Smarter: The Impact of Ultra-Processed Foods on Your Gut, Brain and Metabolic Health with Shawn Stevenson
Ultra-processed food consumption and metabolic disease epidemiologyGovernment agricultural subsidies and their health impactSeed oils: extraction methods, oxidative damage, and inflammatory effects
View AnalysisApr 15, 2026
Ep. 580 Why Women’s Heart Disease Skyrockets After 40 – The Shocking Truth About Hormones, Toxins & Testing with Dr. Christopher Davis | Menopause & Heart Disease
Women's Heart Disease Risk in Perimenopause and MenopauseEnvironmental Toxin Testing and XenoestrogensNitric Oxide Production and Vascular Health
View AnalysisApr 13, 2026
BONUS: “Why Am I So Tired?” – How to Restore Your Cellular Energy and Fight Midlife Fatigue with Baran Dilaver | Menopause, Perimenopause & Longevity
NAD precursors (NMN, NR) and bioavailability mechanismsCreatine monohydrate benefits beyond muscle: gut health, brain energy, bone densityMitochondrial dysfunction and cellular energy in midlife fatigue
View AnalysisApr 11, 2026
Ep. 579: Normal Isn’t Optimal – The Shocking Truth About Progesterone, Brain Health & Hormone Timing with Dr. Felice Gersh | Menopause & HRT
Physiologic hormone dosing and cycling in menopauseOral progesterone metabolism and allopregnanolone accumulationEstradiol and progesterone effects on neurotransmitters (acetylcholine, serotonin, dopamine, GABA, glutamate)
View AnalysisApr 8, 2026
Ep. 577 “Infertility Is a Warning Sign” – The Shocking Truth About Hormones & Long-Term Health with Dr. Natalie Crawford
Ovarian reserve testing (AMH) and interpretationInfertility as systemic health marker and vital signGut microbiome and estrobolome in fertility and hormone metabolism
View AnalysisApr 2, 2026
Ep. 575 "Stop the Bloat!” – The Fastest Way to Increase Fiber Without Digestive Distress
Fiber tolerance in perimenopause and menopauseEstrogen metabolism and the estrobolumShort-chain fatty acids (butyrate, propionate, acetate) and gut health
View AnalysisApr 1, 2026
Ep. 574 This Is Destroying Your Oral Microbiome – The Fastest Way to Improve Hormones, Immunity & Longevity with Dr. Dominik Nischwitz
Oral microbiome composition and dysbiosis mechanismsMercury amalgam toxicity and safe removal protocolsRoot canal complications and chronic infection risks
View AnalysisFeb 4, 2026
Ep. 550 Most Women With Dense Breasts Are Missing This!” – The Shocking Truth About Breast Cancer Risk, Imaging & Prevention with Dr. Lisa Chism
Dense breast tissue classification and imaging (mammography, ultrasound, MRI)Breast cancer risk assessment tools (Tyrer-Cuzick, Gail Model)Supplemental imaging for dense breasts (whole breast ultrasound, MRI protocols)
View AnalysisMar 25, 2026
Ep. 571 Stop Losing Bone After 40 – The Most Effective Way to Reverse Osteoporosis & Build Strength with Dr. Nick Trubee
Osteoporosis prevention and reversal through resistance trainingProgressive overload principles in strength trainingProtein intake requirements for muscle and bone health
View AnalysisMar 28, 2026
Ep. 573 “Aging Well Is a Strategy” – The Brain, Hormone & Fitness Markers Women Must Build Now with Dr. Lindsey Berkson
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Dosing and Hippocampal VolumeWomen's Health Initiative (WHI) Study Misrepresentation and ReanalysisEstrogen Receptor Beta (ER-Beta) Signaling and Cancer Prevention
View AnalysisMar 26, 2026
Ep. 572 "The Estrobolome Connection!” – The Best Strategy To Balance Estrogen & Stop Belly Fat
Estrobolome and estrogen metabolismFiber intake and blood sugar regulation in midlifePerimenopause and menopause metabolic changes
View AnalysisMar 23, 2026
BONUS: “The 11% Absorption Trap!” — Stop Wasting Money On Ineffective Magnesium Formulations with Wade Lightheart
Magnesium supplementation and bioavailabilitySleep architecture and chronotypesParasympathetic nervous system activation during digestion
View AnalysisMar 21, 2026
Ep. 570 We’ve Been Wrong About Progesterone! – The Most Powerful Hormone for Heart, Brain & Longevity with Dr. Felice Gersh | Menopause & HRT
Progesterone and cardiovascular health (nitric oxide, endothelial function, vascular dilation)Bioidentical vs. synthetic progestins (medroxyprogesterone acetate, conjugated equine estrogens)Women's Health Initiative study design, interpretation, and clinical impact on HRT prescribing
View AnalysisFeb 5, 2026
Ep. 551 “Is This Supplement a Fad or a Breakthrough?” – The Shocking Truth About Urolithin A for Aging Muscles & Energy
Urolithin A supplementation and dosing protocolsMitochondrial dysfunction in aging and perimenopauseSarcopenia (age-related muscle loss) prevention and treatment
View AnalysisMar 12, 2026
Ep. 566 “This Isn’t Random” — Why You Keep Waking Up in the Middle of the Night | Menopause, Sleep & Insomnia
Cortisol dysregulation and nighttime awakenings in perimenopauseProgesterone decline and GABA receptor activation in sleep regulationEstradiol fluctuations and thermoregulation during menopause
View AnalysisMar 19, 2026
Ep. 569 "Fiber Is A Hormone Regulator!” – The Surprising Way To Stabilize Blood Sugar & Stop Cravings | Menopause, Perimenopause & Gut Health
Fiber intake and the American fiber gap in midlife womenEstradiol decline and microbiome diversity changes in perimenopause and menopauseBlood sugar stability and glucose dysregulation in midlife
View AnalysisMar 14, 2026
Ep. 567 “Timing Is Everything” – The Best Way to Test Hormones, Cortisol & Thyroid for Real Answers with Dr. Carrie Jones | Menopause & Testing
Hormone Testing Timing and Menstrual Cycle OptimizationDutch Test (Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones)Estrogen Metabolite Pathways (2-OH, 4-OH, 16-OH)
View AnalysisMar 18, 2026
Ep. 568 "It’s Not Just Stress!” – The Two 'Red Flag' Symptoms You Should Never Ignore with Dr. Izabella Wentz | Menopause, Perimenopause & Gut Health
IBS root cause diagnosis and investigation protocolsGut infections (giardia, blastocystis, SIBO) mimicking IBSFood sensitivities and elimination diet protocols
View AnalysisMar 16, 2026
BONUS: The Impact Of Intermittent Fasting On Metabolic Health In Women with Temple Stewart
Low-carbohydrate and ketogenic diet protocols for metabolic disease reversalPCOS management through nutrition and insulin resistance reductionHashimoto's thyroiditis reversal with dietary intervention and gluten elimination
View AnalysisFeb 7, 2026
Ep. 552 How To Train Smarter In Midlife: Dr. Andy Galpin on Strength, Recovery & Longevity
Resistance training for midlife women and menopauseEstrogen decline and muscle/bone loss after age 40Strength training protocols and rep ranges for beginners
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