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Menopause RescueAuthor: Dr. Polly Watson
Women may spend over a decade of their lives experiencing symptoms around menopause transition, while just over 10% of womens healthcare professionals feel comfortable treating menopause. The conversation around menopause has evolved beyond hot flashes and night sweats to include how hormonal changes affect bone, brain, mood, heart and mental health. Midlife women can feel like they are drowning in symptoms. Many of them are not well served by health care providers who havent updated their knowledge on hormones since the WHI 20 years ago and influencers who are peddling potions and lotions which may not be effective. Menopause Rescue is here to give you a hand up. Im a board certified gynecologist with certification in menopausal medicine as well as functional medicine. My goal is to revolutionize the menopause dialogue, using the transition as a spark to ignite health promotion. Secondly, we will discuss solutions for low libido, weight gain, mood changes, brain fog, hot flashes and night sweats, insomnia and sexual pain and dive into the nuances of each topic, empowering women to determine what is uniquely relevant for them. This podcast is for women who are curious about their health and curate a mindset around menopause as an opportunity for growth. Many of us at this time in our lives are at a high point in our relationships and our careers. We know ourselves and know how to create boundaries and have defined our values in a way that we simply didnt have the wisdom to do in our 20 and 30s. Women in their 40s and 50s are at the perfect moment to take up some space in their lives and step into this transition with strength. Every other week we will gather to review topics that are relevant to menopause and take you behind the scenes with hormone specialists to help you cull and decipher health recommendations to find your unique solution. Language: en Genres: Alternative Health, Health & Fitness, Medicine Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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The Midlife Muscle Blueprint: Strength Training for Menopause and Longevity
Episode 66
Thursday, 27 August, 2026
Are you working out but still struggling to build muscle? Do you feel like your metabolism has slowed down, your energy is fading, and your body just isn't responding the way it used to? In this episode of Menopause Rescue, Dr. Polly Watson is joined by functional medicine practitioner Kristin Oja, DNP, to explore why muscle is one of the most important predictors of health, longevity, and resilience during perimenopause and menopause. Together, they share practical, evidence-based strategies to help women build strength, improve metabolism, prevent burnout, and support healthy aging through sustainable lifestyle changes. 🌸 Muscle is one of the greatest predictors of longevity, metabolic health, bone strength, and independence as we age. 🌸 Progressive overload—not simply exercising—is the key to building muscle and maintaining a healthy metabolism. 🌸 Recovery matters just as much as your workout, and quality sleep, stress management, and proper nutrition are essential for muscle growth. 🌸 Eating enough protein and whole-food carbohydrates helps fuel your body, improve recovery, and support strength gains. 🌸 Chronic stress, burnout, poor sleep, and under-fueling can make it harder to build muscle and may contribute to hormone imbalances. 🌸 Small daily habits like hydration, balanced meals, mindful breathing, and strength training can have a lasting impact on your health. 🌸 It's never too late to get stronger, but starting before menopause can make the transition easier and help you stay healthier for years to come. If you're feeling frustrated by weight changes, declining energy, or the physical changes of midlife, you're not alone. This episode offers practical, realistic strategies to help you build strength, protect your metabolism, and approach menopause with confidence. 📘 Try our 10-minute new patient intro course: https://hormonewellnessmdacademy.teachable.com/p/are-we-a-good-fit-new-patient-welcome-course 🩺 Looking for Personalized Hormone Care in North Carolina or Alabama? Hormone Wellness MD provides expert, evidence-based hormone care for women across North Carolina and Alabama. We care for patients in Raleigh, Charlotte, Wilmington, Chapel Hill, Durham, Greensboro, and Birmingham. If you’re ready for expert care rooted in evidence and empathy, we’d love to support you. Website: https://hormonewellnessmd.com Email: info@hormonewellnessmd.com Call: (919) 364-3430 📲 Follow Hormone Wellness MD: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hormonewellnessmd Podcast: https://hormonewellnessmd.com/podcast Â
