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Release Date: 07/03/2025
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In this episode of Thrive with Cate, author and science investigator Amy Alkon joins Cate Stillman to expose the myths and misinformation surrounding menopause and perimenopause. Known for her relentless pursuit of evidence-based truth, Amy discusses the critical gap in womenâs healthcare and the damaging legacy of flawed studies like the 2002 Womenâs Health Initiative.
Far from being a passive patient, Amy empowers women to question outdated medical narratives and embrace hormone therapy grounded in real scienceânot fear. If youâve ever felt dismissed or confused by the healthcare system, this conversation will leave you informed, enraged, and deeply empowered.
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Why over half of U.S. medical care is not evidence-based
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The truth about estrogen and progesterone: essential, not dangerous
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How to navigate perimenopause and severe hormonal shifts
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What the medical system gets wrongâand how you can self-advocate
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Tools like quantitative basal temperature (QBT) for smarter self-assessment
đ©âđŒ About Amy Alkon:
Amy Alkon is a syndicated columnist, speaker, and the author of Going Menopausal, where she dismantles popular myths around womenâs health with rigorous scientific research. Drawing on insights from top researchers like Dr. Jerilynn Prior and epidemiologist Sander Greenland, Amy helps women reclaim their bodies and their power.
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đ©ââïž About the Host â Cate Stillman:
Cate Stillman is an Ayurvedic practitioner, behavior change expert, and founder of Yogahealer and Club Thrive. With over 20 years of guiding wellness pros and conscious seekers, she empowers people to unlock deep healing, body intelligence, and aligned leadership.
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