The Complete Menopause Episode: 8 Experts on Belly Fat, Brain Fog, Sleep and Hormones

Menopause and perimenopause can leave you with questions about belly fat, brain fog, sleep problems and whether hormone therapy could help. Your jeans fit differently. You’re losing your train of thought. You’re exhausted, but you can’t sleep. Where do you start when so much feels unfamiliar? For World Menopause Month, Tamsen brings eight leading doctors and researchers together in one episode to help you understand what’s changing and what deserves attention. These are the conversations she wishes she’d heard before she was struggling to read the teleprompter at work, leaving herself notes and wondering why she didn’t feel like herself. You’ll hear from Dr. Sharon Malone, Dr. Lisa Mosconi, Dr. Shelby Harris, Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen, Dr. Vonda Wright, Dr. Kelly Casperson, Dr. Avrum Bluming and Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz. Eight experts, different perspectives and answers you can come back to—all in one place. Inside the episode: \- Why you can still have periods and be in perimenopause—and why a single hormone blood test may be misleading \- Whether menopause brain fog can improve, and why women’s experiences vary \- Why more time in bed may not mean better sleep, and how cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) works \- The difference between visible belly fat and visceral fat around your organs \- Why bone health needs attention earlier than you might think \- How menopause can affect sexual anatomy, arousal and orgasm \- What to understand about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and breast cancer risk \- How to evaluate menopause supplements and “hormone balance” claims before spending your money You don’t have to remember everything or make eight changes tomorrow. Start with the moment that makes you think, “Wait, that’s happening to me.” Write down your question and bring it to your next appointment. If a woman in your life keeps telling you she doesn’t feel like herself, share this episode with her. And if these conversations have helped you, follow The Tamsen Show and leave a rating and review. This episode provides general education. Speak with a qualified healthcare professional about your symptoms and treatment decisions. If you want a say on our upcoming guests, fill out ⁠this form HELP US WIN A SIGNAL AWARD - VOTE FOR THE TAMSEN SHOW ⁠HERE **Stay connected with Tamsen:** ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠How To Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠ from Tamsen  Watch all the episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠  The Tamsen Show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow Dr. Malone on Instagram Follow Dr. Mosconi on Instagram Follow Dr. Harris on Instagram Follow Dr. Salas-Whalen on Instagram Follow Dr. Wright on Instagram Follow Dr. Casperson on Instagram Follow Dr. Bluming  on Instagram Follow Dr. Gilberg-Lenz on Instagram **Sponsors:** Learn more about your ad choices, click here **Medical Disclaimer:** The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices