Ep. 175 - Stem Cell Therapy for Menopause? Let's talk about it with Dr Joy Kong
Not Your Mother's Menopause with Dr. Fiona Lovely
Release Date: 06/17/2025
Ep. 175 - Stem Cell Therapy for Menopause? Let's talk about it with Dr Joy Kong
Not Your Mother's Menopause with Dr. Fiona Lovely
In this week’s episode, Dr. Joy Kong shares her pioneering work in stem cell therapy and regenerative medicine. From reversing signs of aging to offering hope for chronic conditions, Dr. Kong explains how ethically sourced umbilical cord-derived stem cells act as the body’s ultimate repair crew. She shares a moving case study of a child with autism who experienced life-changing improvements after stem cell therapy, and breaks down why we lose stem cells as we age—and what we can do to replenish them. Dr. Kong also talks about how this cutting-edge science supports women in midlife, with...
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Ep. 174 - Seeking Your Own Gaze: Reclaiming Confidence and Health in Menopause with Kim Casaburi
Not Your Mother's Menopause with Dr. Fiona Lovely
In this week’s episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely sits down with Kim Casaburi, co-founder of Serotonin Centers, esthetician, and passionate menopause wellness advocate, for a powerful and empowering conversation about reclaiming midlife health through hormone optimization and functional medicine. After facing years of unexplained weight gain, fatigue, and emotional struggles, Kim shares how her search for answers led her to hormone replacement therapy (HRT)—a turning point after being dismissed by traditional medical professionals. She opens up about the medical gaslighting many women face and how...
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Ep. 173 - Cravings, Hunger, H-angry and Our Changing Food Needs at Menopause with Lisa Kilgour
Not Your Mother's Menopause with Dr. Fiona Lovely
Dr. 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. In this week’s episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely is joined by Lisa Kilgour—Registered Holistic Nutritionist, TEDx speaker, and author of Undieting: Freedom from the Bewildering World of Fad Diets—for a compassionate and eye-opening conversation about the gut-brain connection and why most diets are set up to fail, especially for women in midlife. Lisa shares her...
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Ep. 172 - Confused About Protein? Clearing Up Protein Optimization with Angelo Keely
Not Your Mother's Menopause with Dr. Fiona Lovely
Dr. 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. In this week’s episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely sits down with Angelo Keely, nutrition and protein optimization enthusiast. Together, they dive into the powerful, science-backed role of protein and amino acids in supporting women’s health—especially in midlife and beyond. Angelo unpacks why protein needs actually increase with age, particularly for women going...
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Ep. 171 - The Vagina Coach, Kim Vopni talks Pelvic Floor and Menopause
Not Your Mother's Menopause with Dr. Fiona Lovely
Dr. 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. In this week’s episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely sits down with Kim Vopni, certified fitness professional, menopause support practitioner, and founder of The Buff Muff Method, for a refreshingly candid conversation about pelvic floor health—the topic no one talks about but every woman needs to know. Known as The Vagina Coach, Kim shares how an eye-opening moment in...
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Ep. 170 - What A Medical Intuitive says about Menopause with Katie Beecher
Not Your Mother's Menopause with Dr. Fiona Lovely
Dr. 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. In this week’s episode, Dr. Lovely sits down with Katie Beecher—medical and emotional intuitive, licensed professional counselor, and author of Heal from Within—for a deeply personal and empowering conversation about healing, self-trust, and the intersection of intuition and women’s health. Katie shares how a near-death experience as a teen led her to embrace...
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Ep. 169 - Empowering Menopause Care Options with Dr. Shelly Latte-Naor
Not Your Mother's Menopause with Dr. Fiona Lovely
Dr. 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. In this week’s episode, Dr. Lovely sits down with Dr. Shelly Latte-Naor — board-certified internist, integrative medicine physician, and menopause care specialist — for a deeply insightful conversation on supporting menopause for all women and in particular, in cancer survivors. With a background in mind-body medicine and a former leadership role at...
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Ep. 168 - One Woman's Breast Cancer Journey with Belinda Pyle
Not Your Mother's Menopause with Dr. Fiona Lovely
Dr. 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. In this week’s episode, Dr. Lovely sits down with Belinda Pyle—craniosacral therapist, registered massage therapist and a woman with a recent breast cancer experience. They have a conversation about transforming illness into empowerment. Belinda shares how an unexpected injury and a strong intuition led to her cancer diagnosis, and...
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Ep. 167 - Weight Management Tools for Menopause with Sarah Kennedy
Not Your Mother's Menopause with Dr. Fiona Lovely
Dr. 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. Today I welcome Sarah Kennedy, founder and CEO of Calocurb, for an insightful conversation demystifying weight management and appetite modulation, particularly in the context of perimenopause and menopause. Discover the physiological changes women experience at midlife, the often-frustrating weight gain, and the truth behind cravings and willpower. ...
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Ep. 166 - Sore Muscles and Joints? Explaining the Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause
Not Your Mother's Menopause with Dr. Fiona Lovely
Dr. 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. Why is it that we so often find ourselves achey, sore, stiff all of the sudden in our forties? This seems to get worse as we move through menopause - we lose muscle, bone density and flexibility. It makes us think of our loved ones - the elder females who might have broken a hip, lack strength and thus, their independance. Not on my...
info_outlineIn this week’s episode, Dr. Joy Kong shares her pioneering work in stem cell therapy and regenerative medicine. From reversing signs of aging to offering hope for chronic conditions, Dr. Kong explains how ethically sourced umbilical cord-derived stem cells act as the body’s ultimate repair crew.
She shares a moving case study of a child with autism who experienced life-changing improvements after stem cell therapy, and breaks down why we lose stem cells as we age—and what we can do to replenish them.
Dr. Kong also talks about how this cutting-edge science supports women in midlife, with benefits for hormonal balance, cognitive function, and vitality. She even gives us a peek into her personal anti-aging routine, including her potent stem cell skincare line and regular IV infusions.
If you’re curious about the future of longevity, disease prevention, and rewriting the rules of aging, this episode is for you.
What You’ll Hear:
✨ How umbilical cord-derived stem cells regenerate tissues and calm inflammation
✨ A powerful autism case study that shows real-world results
✨ Why stem cells decline as we age—and how replenishing them can prevent chronic decline
✨ How to ensure stem cell sources are ethical and safe
✨ Dr. Kong’s personal anti-aging protocol, from IV therapy to skincare
✨ The emerging promise of stem cells for menopause and healthy aging
Find more about Dr. Kong here
🎧 Listen now and step into the cutting edge of regenerative health!
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