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Courtney Thorne-Smith on Midlife and How Melrose is Still the Place

Welcome to Season 6!

We are starting off the season talking with the incredible actress Courtney Thorne-Smith.  Courtney talks about her new podcast Still the Place with Daphne Zuniga and Laura Leighton, midlife, menopause and a whole lot more.

We divided this episode into two parts: Wednesday and Friday.

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Menopause Symptoms and Treatments Explained by Dr. Mary Claire Haver (Replay)

NEW SEASON STARTS NEXT WEEK: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21ST

On this replay episode, we are speaking with Certified OBGYN and menopause expert Dr. Mary Claire Haver.

Dr. Haver discusses her book The New Menopause and she answers many of our questions on menopause symptoms, treatments and women's midlife health.

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Solutions for Painful Sex and Frequent UTI’s with Dr. Rachel Rubin (Replay)

Sexual health is not discussed enought in midlife.  Menopause can bring about painful sex, dry vaginas and frequent UTI's.

On this replay episode, we discussed these problem and solutions with Dr. Rachel Rubin. Dr. Rubin is a board-certified urologist and sexual medicine specialist.  She is also a researcher, passionate educator and the the former education chair and current Director-at-Large for the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health (ISSWSH).

From vaginal estrogen to lifestyle changes, we discuss it all because as Dr. Rubin says : Sexual Health is Health!

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A Conversation with Actress and Producer Linda Gray

We all loved Dallas and especially Sue Ellen and JR!   After all, she was the only one who knew who shot him.

We had the privilege to share a conversation with actress, producer and model Linda Gray. You will remember Linda from her iconic role as Sue Ellen Ewing on Dallas and she recently starred in A Diva's Christmas: Ladies of the 80's on Lifetime.

Linda shares incredible stories from her time on Dallas, from her career and her personal life.  She is an amazing example of an Ageless Woman living her best life.

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Healthy Musculoskeletal Aging with Dr. Vonda Wright

An important factor in healthy aging is maintaining lean muscle mass.  Bone health is another.

We talk to Dr. Vonda Wright about how to achieve both.  Dr. Wright is a double board certified orthopedic surgeon and this episode originally aired in April 2023.  Dr. Wright shares her expertise on strength training, epigenetics and other tips for healthy muscular skeletal aging.

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Take the Work Out of Networking with Luminary's Cate Luzio

Midlife women often find themselves at a crossroads in their careers.  Some want to pivot careers, become entrepreneurs or grow an existing business.

Our guest this week is Cate Luzio. Cate is the founder and CEO of Luminary, a global membership-based professional education and networking platform created to uplift, upskill, and propel women forward through all phases of their professional journey.

Whether you are starting a business or growing an existing one, Luminary offers invaluable resources, connection and education.

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Rightsize and Organize Your Home with Marni Jameson

There are many transitions in midlife.  Organizing your home is a big one.

Do you keep a larger home as an empty nester? Do you downsize?  Are you overwhelmed with memories and things and you can't decide what to do with them?  Do you have a parent moving in or do you have to clean out their home?  

On this new episode, we have the answers. We invited home and lifestyle author Marni Jameson to answer questions on where to live, in what to live and with what. From specific charts to detailed emotional analysis, she explains it all in her book: Rightsize Today to Live Your Best Life Tomorrow.

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Perimenopause and Hormone Tracking with Oova Health CEO Dr. Amy Divaraniya

Can hormone tracking help women discover symptom patterns?

It is a question we get asked by many listeners and we invited Oova Health CEO Dr. Amy Divaraniya to answer it. Dr. Divaraniya has a Ph.D. in genetics and genomics sciences, and with that an extensive knowledge in hormone testing and diagnostics. 

We discuss Oova Health's Perimenopause Hormone Tracking Kit. Women can use the kit to track 15-30 days of a cycle to find hormonal patterns.  Use it once or monthly to help recognize your personal cycle patterns and then share them with your doctor.

Use OOVAHOTFLASH10 for 10% off the kits: oova.life/hotflashes

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How to Keep Midlife Skin Looking Youthful with Dermatologist Dr. Doris Day

Midlife skincare is topic we get asked about frequently.  This week we invited one of the top Dermatologists, Dr. Doris Day, to answer our questions.

Doris Day, MD, is a highly respected board certified dermatologist who specializes in cosmetic dermatology in New York City. She is a clinical associate professor of dermatology at the New York University Medical Center.

We discuss skin longevity, the importance of suncreen, retinol and collagen as we age.  She also shares what we can do to protect our youthful appearance without the impossible cultural pressures of looking "younger".

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Menopause Brain and Body with Dr. Rebecca Thurston

It is researchers such as this week's guest, Dr. Rebecca Thurston, that are changing the world of women's health.

Dr. Thurston is recognized nationally as a leader in the field of women’s health, particularly in the areas of menopause, trauma, cardiovascular disease, and brain aging in women. Her research examines hot flashes as a potential midlife marker of underlying risk for CVD, the leading cause of death in women.  Her research also extends to consider hot flashes as well as poor sleep in relation to brain aging and dementia risk in women.

Don't miss this empowering conversation.

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