Ep. 147 - Turning Aging On Its Head with Zora Benhamou
Not Your Mother's Menopause with Dr. Fiona Lovely
Release Date: 12/03/2024
Ep. 199 - Fiona's Favourite Things 2025
Not Your Mother's Menopause with Dr. Fiona Lovely
Returning today with a yearly tradition of bringing you my favs from this year! In today's episode, I talk about all my favourite books, podcasts and products from 2025. I reflect on the craziness of 2025 and look forward to 2026. Other products I mention are linked below: Podcasts I mention: Thank you for tuning in this year - I am really looking forward to whatever 2026 will bring. I have great guests to bring you and as always, will keep my ear to the science and developments for women at midlife, in menopause and beyond! Thank you to our sponsors for this...
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Ep. 198 - Navigating ADHD and Menopause with Shanna Pearson
Not Your Mother's Menopause with Dr. Fiona Lovely
In this eye opening episode of Not Your Mother’s Menopause Podcast, Dr. Fiona Lovely sits down with Shanna Pearson, a world-renowned expert on adult ADHD with over 26 years of experience. For the woman who feels like the wheels are suddenly coming off the bus in midlife, this conversation is the explanation you’ve been searching for. Shanna cuts through the noise with a compassionate yet honest perspective. She explains why ADHD is not a superpower for many women who have been silently struggling, but a very manageable reality that requires specific tools—tools that often stop working...
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Ep. 197 - The Menobesties Roundtable: Navigating the Wilds of Perimenopause, HRT & Advocacy
Not Your Mother's Menopause with Dr. Fiona Lovely
In this lively and unfiltered gathering, Dr. Fiona Lovely is joined by her beloved "Meno Besties," hormone specialist Karen Martel and longevity expert Zora Benhamou. This is a candid conversation between three leading voices who’ve been in the menopause advocacy space long before it was trending. They tackle the frustrating realities women still face, from doctors dismissing requests for hormone testing to the enduring stigma around the word "menopause" itself. The discussion delves into the critical need for education and self-advocacy, emphasizing that despite increased awareness, a...
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Ep. 196 - Naturopathic Medicine for Breast Cancer with Dr. Laura James
Not Your Mother's Menopause with Dr. Fiona Lovely
In this compelling conversation on this week’s episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely welcomes naturopathic oncologist Dr. Laura James to pull back the curtain on the breast cancer journey. They dive deep into what it truly means to receive a breast cancer diagnosis and navigate what Dr. James candidly terms "the breast cancer industrial complex." This discussion moves far beyond simplistic narratives to explore the profound importance of personalized, integrative care that addresses the whole person—not just the tumor. Dr. James demystifies complex terminology, explaining the critical differences...
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Ep. 195 Psychedelics Reimagined: A New Path for Midlife Transformation with Paul Austin
Not Your Mother's Menopause with Dr. Fiona Lovely
In this episode of the Not Your Mother's Menopause Podcast, Dr. Fiona Lovely engages in a fascinating conversation with Paul Austin, a leading voice in the responsible use of psychedelics for personal and professional growth. This discussion moves far beyond the stereotypes to explore how these powerful tools can serve as catalysts for profound change, especially for women navigating the complexities of midlife. Dr. Lovely and Paul delve into the foundational concept of microdosing, explaining what it is and how a structured protocol can gently enhance neuroplasticity, improve mood, and...
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Ep. 194 - Common Menopause Symptoms Relieved with Dr. Elizabeth Yurth
Not Your Mother's Menopause with Dr. Fiona Lovely
In an era where peptides are dominating wellness conversations, it can be challenging to separate groundbreaking information from mere buzz. In this educational episode of the Not Your Mother's Menopause Podcast, Dr. Fiona Lovely sits down with the esteemed Dr. Elizabeth Yurth, a specialist in regenerative and cellular medicine, to provide a masterclass on these powerful signaling molecules and how they can help at menopause. The conversation dives deep into the critical concept that our endogenous peptide levels, much like our hormones, decline with age. This foundational understanding...
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Ep. 193 - The Way of the Menopause Doula: supporting women through the fire by Dr. Fiona Lovely
Not Your Mother's Menopause with Dr. Fiona Lovely
Today we hear from Dr. Fiona Lovely as she explains her journey to becoming a Menopause Doula and the start of the movement she is creating to help women support women. She discusses the Menopause Doula Matrix and the 8 pillars of health that are affected by the renovation our bodies undergo during this season of life we call menopause. The opportunity to join us has passed for the next cohort, but to get information for the next time! Thank you to our sponsors for this episode: 🩸🏄🏼‍♀️Berkeley Life is a health brand that helps women feel vibrant by addressing the...
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Ep. 192 - Pelvic Pain: a woman's journey to innovative treatment for adenomyosis with Dr. Vanda Corbett
Not Your Mother's Menopause with Dr. Fiona Lovely
In this powerful and personal episode of the Not Your Mother's Menopause Podcast, Dr. Fiona Lovely is joined by her longtime friend, Dr. Vanda Corbett, to pull back the curtain on one of women's health's most devastating secrets: adenomyosis. Often called the "evil twin" of endometriosis, this condition affects a staggering 25-60% of women, yet remains shrouded in misinformation and diagnostic neglect. Dr. Corbett, a wellness professional with a doctorate in chiropractic and a master's in positive psychology, shares her own harrowing journey with adenomyosis, detailing the severe pain and...
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Ep. 191 - The Peptide Protocol: Healing Your Gut & Brain from the Inside Out with Kyal Van Der Leest
Not Your Mother's Menopause with Dr. Fiona Lovely
Get ready to have your mind blown by one of the most exciting frontiers in health science. In this episode of the Not Your Mother's Menopause Podcast, I'm sitting down with the incredibly knowledgeable Kyal Van Der Leest, an Australian Nutritionist and Naturopath who is truly pioneering the future of wellness. If you've heard the term "peptides" buzzing around but aren't quite sure what they are or how they could revolutionize your health, especially during the hormonal shifts of menopause, this conversation is your essential guide. We dive deep into the fascinating world of peptides,...
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BONUS EPISODE: Guiding Women Through the Fire of Menopause with Dr. Fiona Lovely
Not Your Mother's Menopause with Dr. Fiona Lovely
✨In this special bonus episode of the Not Your Mother's Menopause podcast, I share my own story of becoming a menopause coach for women. For 20 years, I’ve walked beside women in midlife — through the confusion, the hot flashes, the anxiety, the sleepless nights, and the deep questioning of “what is happening to me?” I share the surprising (and unexpected) story of the very first patient I helped and how it lit a fire in me that burns bright to this day! 💎 In this episode, I’m sharing the story of how I came to this work, why I call my students Menopause...
info_outlineDr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause.
Zora Benhamou is a Super-Ager. Until this conversation, I didn't know what that was! Zora is a Gerontologist, menopause educator and biohacker dedicated to challenging our societal thoughts around menopause and aging. In this lively conversation, we learn how to age well, the social factors that make us healthly and long living. Who knew that our social connections would be the best predictor of aging well?
Zora brings us the european menopause perspective and we discuss the needs of menopausal women in different cultures. All is not the same, it seems! Zora loves to interview women she meets and shares on her podcast, her Instagram and in her health programs.
You can find out more about Zora Behamou on her website - hackmyage.com. Follow Zora and her stories of women on their menopause journey on Instagram here.
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