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Breaking the Silence: Andrea Donsky on 103 Menopause Symptoms and Taking Control

The Hormone Solution Podcast with Karen Martel

Release Date: 12/14/2024

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Known as the “Menopause Educator and Researcher” to her 340,000+ TikTok followers, Andrea Donsky is a nutritionist on a mission to change the conversation around perimenopause and menopause. An entrepreneur with 24 years of experience in the health and wellness industry, Andrea is a respected Multiple-Award-Winning Influencer, Media Personality, Speaker, Author, and soon to be Published Researcher.

 

Andrea hosts the popular podcast ‘Menopause Reimagined,’ and appears as a Menopause Expert on television across North America. To date, Andrea has appeared in more than 500 TV segments and has been featured on every major network across the US and Canada.

 

We’ll discuss some of the often-overlooked challenges of menopause, highlighting the frustration many women face due to the medical community's lack of training. Andrea shares her insights on a wide array of symptoms, from common ones like hot flashes to lesser-known issues such as itchy ears and phantom smells. We discuss the importance of education and open dialogue to better prepare future generations for this life transition. Our conversation also explores the role of nutrition, lifestyle changes, and supplements in managing symptoms, with a particular focus on personalized intermittent fasting. We also share strategies you can use for improving sleep quality and discuss self-advocacy in healthcare settings.

 

In this episode:

  • How Andrea redefines menopause conversations through education and advocacy.
  • Why menopause and perimenopause symptoms are often misunderstood by the medical community.
  • Lesser-known menopause symptoms, including dizziness.
  • Why education and openness are crucial for future generations in navigating menopause.
  • How nutrition and lifestyle changes help manage menopause symptoms effectively.
  • Why sleep is often overlooked but crucial in menopause care.
  • How Andrea's upcoming research publication contributes to menopause education.
  • Why fatigue, brain fog, and sleep issues are top menopause symptoms.
  • How Andrea's personal menopause journey influences her advocacy work.
  • Why weight gain is a primary concern for many menopausal women.
  • How personalized fasting methods can address individual menopause needs.
  • Why maintaining a dark, cool room improves sleep quality during menopause.
  • How specific supplements can enhance sleep quality for menopausal women.
  • Why consistent sleep routines and avoiding blue light are beneficial.
  • Why it's important to be prepared with symptoms and questions for medical appointments.

 

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Are you in peri or post menopause and looking to optimize your hormones and health? At Hormone Solutions, we offer telemedicine services and can prescribe in every U.S. state, as well as in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario in Canada.

 

Visit karenmartel.com to explore our comprehensive programs:

  • Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy
  • Individualized Weight Loss Programs 
  • Peptide Therapy for weight loss 

 

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Your host:

Karen Martel

Certified Hormone Specialist, Transformational Nutrition Coach, & Weight Loss Expert

 

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