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The Real Heal - Intimate Conversations with Holistic Health ExpertsAuthor: Dr. Renee Wellenstein
The Real Heal is a show where Dr. Renee Wellenstein (a double board-certified doc, entrepreneur, and healthcare disruptor) hosts real, raw, and authentic conversations with experts in the holistic health space. This is your opportunity to be a fly on the wall while Dr. Renee has 100% organic, unscripted chats on topics in the holistic health world that most aren't even addressing! For any podcast or affiliate inquiries, please contact me at assistant@drreneewellenstein.com Language: en Genres: Alternative Health, Health & Fitness, Medicine Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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The Menopause Brain Crisis No Doctor Warns You About
Episode 256
Thursday, 2 April, 2026
Menopause isn't just hot flashes — for a lot of women, it hits your brain first. If you're in your 40s or 50s and you're dealing with brain fog, word-finding issues, memory glitches, anxiety, low motivation, or sleep that suddenly falls apart, this video will help you understand what's really going on (and what you can do next). I'm Dr. Renee Wellenstein — double board-certified OB/GYN + Functional Medicine physician — and I help women 40+ get real answers about hormones, metabolism, gut health, and midlife symptoms that are too often dismissed as "normal." In this episode, I break down: Why menopause is a brain event How estrogen supports brain energy, memory, and inflammation control Why brain fog during perimenopause can be real AND reversible What the research suggests about estrogen loss, the timing hypothesis ("critical window"), and long-term brain health The practical foundations that protect your brain: sleep, metabolic health, stress regulation, and gut health 🎥 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UuBVYX4pGVo DISCLAIMER: Keep in mind, I am not your doctor. I put this video out for educational and informational purposes only. It is not to be used as a substitute for professional medical advice. If you have a specific medical concern, please consult your own personal doctor or healthcare professional. Work with me (Medical + Coaching) * New York residents: I'm a New York-licensed physician, so I can evaluate and treat eligible patients in NY via telemedicine (including prescribing when appropriate). * Outside New York: You can still work with me through functional medicine coaching — we address the same root-cause foundations (hormones, metabolism, gut health, labs, lifestyle), but without prescribing medications. Book a Call Book your call here: https://reneewellenstein.typeform.com/to/qFyuRF?typeform-source=www.drreneewellenstein.com Shop My Favorites * Shop My Page: https://shopmy.us/drrenee/shelves * Amazon Favorites: https://www.amazon.com/shop/drreneewellenstein?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_2Q5HD01R6BW42HK05MSB * Supplement Dispensary: https://www.designsforhealth.com/u/drreneewellenstein I do make a small commission from sales of the above products. 📌 Connect with Me for More Hormone & Health Tips! Follow me on all platforms → @drreneewellenstein IG | FB | TikTok | Pinterest
