Hormone Imbalance, Perimenopause & Brain Fog: What Women Need to Know with Dr. Corina Dunlap
Release Date: 11/25/2025
A Little Encouragement Before the New Year
Own Your Midlife Podcast
As the year winds down, you might be feeling the weight of everything 2025 threw at you. In this end of year episode, I'm sharing some encouragement for women in midlife who are tired, overwhelmed, or just unsure of what comes next. I talk about why it's okay if this year didn't go as planned, the surprising science behind choosing the right people for your inner circle, and why you don't need to have everything figured out before the calendar flips to 2026. If you need permission to rest, to let go, or to trust that good things are still ahead, this one's for you! Connect with Susie...
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Reinvention Isn’t One Big Leap. It’s a Series of Small Pivots (with Anthony McLean)
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Sometimes reinvention doesn’t come with a big moment or a clear sign. It starts quietly. In this episode, I’m sitting down with my husband, Anthony McLean, to talk about how change in midlife often unfolds through small pivots rather than one big leap. We talk about the uncertainty that can come with change, why clarity usually comes from taking action instead of waiting for the perfect moment, and what it looks like to move through transition when you are not fully sure of the outcome yet. Anthony shares his own journey from acting to becoming a keynote speaker, and what he has learned...
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Before You Blame Perimenopause, Check Your Thyroid with Lindsay O'Reilly
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So many women in their 40s and 50s assume their symptoms are just perimenopause, but your thyroid might be playing a much bigger role than you realize. In this episode, I’m joined by registered dietitian and thyroid specialist Lindsay O’Reilly, who helps women understand their thyroid health with clarity and compassion. Lindsay breaks down what thyroid symptoms actually look like, why so many women get dismissed, and the exact labs you should be asking for when something doesn’t feel right. We also talk about: How stress during midlife can affect thyroid function Why TSH alone is NOT...
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The Midlife Mineral You're Probably Missing
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Have you ever had those days where your body feels “off,” but you can’t quite explain why? The sleep isn’t deep, the stress hits faster, the little things suddenly feel really loud and you’re left wondering, “Is it just me?” You’re not imagining it. And magnesium might be the missing piece. In this episode, I’m breaking down the two types of magnesium that made the biggest difference for me. One that helps calm your body, and one that helps calm your mind. I hope this gives you more clarity around what your body might be trying to tell you. Quick note: This episode...
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Why Reinvention Starts with Your Identity. Not Your Résumé
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In today’s episode, we’re breaking down what it really looks like to reinvent your career in midlife without feeling like you’re starting from zero. We dig into why true reinvention doesn’t start with updating your résumé. It starts with identity. It starts with getting quiet enough to hear your own voice again, especially after years of being everything to everyone else. I share tangible tools that helped me during my own transition, including the Morning Pages practice and weekly Artist Dates, originally introduced by Julia Cameron in her book The Artist’s Way, which helped me...
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Hormone Imbalance, Perimenopause & Brain Fog: What Women Need to Know with Dr. Corina Dunlap
Own Your Midlife Podcast
If you've been feeling off lately, extra tired, moody, foggy, or like you just do not feel like yourself even though your labs come back normal, this episode will really speak to you. Today I am joined by Dr. Corina Dunlap, a licensed naturopathic doctor, researcher, and womens health and hormone specialist. We talk about what is actually happening with hormones in midlife, why so many women are dismissed when they ask for help, and what symptoms you should not ignore. Dr. Dunlap explains why normal lab ranges don't always mean your hormones are optimal, how changes in estrogen and...
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Feeling Behind in Midlife? 3 Tools to Move Forward
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Have you been looking at your life lately thinking, “This isn’t where I thought I’d be by now”? You’re not the only one. So many women in midlife feel stuck, feel behind, or feel lost. In this episode, we’re getting honest about that “off track” feeling that shows up in your 40s and 50s. When life shifts, timelines change, or the picture you had for your life no longer matches your reality. I’m sharing 3 simple tools to help you create clarity, reconnect with what matters, and gently move forward from where you are. If you’re craving encouragement, a new perspective, or...
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Welcome to Own Your Midlife - Why I Started This Podcast
Own Your Midlife Podcast
Welcome to Own Your Midlife, a podcast for women in their 40s+ who are ready to reinvent themselves when life flips everything upside down. When your body changes, your career feels stale, your relationships shift, and you catch yourself thinking, "Is this really it for me?" That's when reinvention begins. In this introduction episode, host Susie shares the personal story behind why she started this podcast, from struggling with acne and shame to finding her voice in midlife and realizing she wanted to help other women do the same. If you've ever felt like your best years are behind you, or...
info_outlineIf you've been feeling off lately, extra tired, moody, foggy, or like you just do not feel like yourself even though your labs come back normal, this episode will really speak to you.
Today I am joined by Dr. Corina Dunlap, a licensed naturopathic doctor, researcher, and womens health and hormone specialist. We talk about what is actually happening with hormones in midlife, why so many women are dismissed when they ask for help, and what symptoms you should not ignore.
Dr. Dunlap explains why normal lab ranges don't always mean your hormones are optimal, how changes in estrogen and progesterone can affect your mood and energy, and the connection between hormones, gut health, thyroid function, and blood sugar. She also walks through what the DUTCH test looks at and why it can be helpful.
We talk about common symptoms like fatigue, anxiety, PMS, irregular periods, bloating, and acne. Dr. Dunlap also explains how alcohol can affect hormones, why healthy daily rhythms matter, and how foods like flax seeds, fiber, whole foods, and quality proteins can support your hormones.
If you've been wondering whether what you are feeling is just getting older or something deeper going on with your hormones, this conversation will help you feel more informed and supported.
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