Symptoms, Supplements, & Strategies To Help You Navigate Menopause | PD Podcast Ep.205

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Half of the population goes through today's topic and no... It's not jury duty. We're diving deep into menopause—and men—this episode applies to you as well. Most people don't fully understand menopause until they are in it—and most things we are told are incomplete... Or just plain wrong.

Listen in as Sue and Alex break down the facts and myths about menopause, explore evidence-based solutions for managing symptoms, and share practical strategies that can help make this transition easier.

This episode is going to provide a comprehensive look at a topic that affects not just women going through menopause, but their partners, families, and broader support networks as well.

As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Be sure to like and subscribe and leave us a review if you loved this episode!

Timestamps:

(0:00) Introducing today's topic

(2:09) Myths & common misconceptions about menopause

(5:42) Breaking down the symptoms of menopause

(6:20) 1) Hot flashes/night sweats

(7:12) 2) Terrible sleep

(8:09) 3) Brain fog

(9:43) 4) Mood swings/anxiety

(10:21) 5) Joint pain

(11:25) 6) Elevated blood pressure

(11:58) The truth about menopause supplements

(14:42) Popular menopause supplement ingredients (& whether they work or not)

(14:59) 1) Maca root

(16:12) 2) DHEA

(17:13) 3) DIM

(18:45) 4) Black cohosh

(20:02) The most important things to keep in mind when considering menopause supplements

(22:10) Practical strategies for managing menopause symptoms

(22:26) 1) Strength training

(25:43) 2) Managing nutrition

(29:14) 3) Maximizing sleep

(31:49) 4) Stress management & mitigation

(34:41) Keep an eye out for future episodes diving even deeper into different aspects of menopause

(36:55) Key takeaways

(38:58) If you're feeling overwhelmed...

You can find all research (with citations) referenced in this episode here - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QgP0Vo12HRoIePr6Rn73WlBImcDf3aZpUMBApetFirM

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