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The Dusty Muffins Podcast
This is The Dusty Muffins, where menopause meets sisterhood and strength!
Three menopause specialists unite to inspire, empower, and uplift you through the wild ride of menopause and perimenopause. We’re here to answer your burning questions, educate, and advocate with a touch of humor and a lot of heart.
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The Four Phases of Ovarian Transition
“Am I menopausal?”
phase 1
Reproductive
Generally regular periods and cyclic hormonal changes, from your first period onwards
phase 2
Perimenopause
Hot flashes, night sweats,
mood swings, vaginal
dryness & fatigue are all
felt about 5 years before
menopause
phase 3
Menopause
Is one day. It is when a
woman has not had a
menstrual period for 12
consecutive months,
typically between 45 to 55
years of age
phase 4
Postmenopause
From the day of
menopause onwards for the
remainder of her life
(which can last 30-40
years!)
Take the MenoDecoder quiz to connect the dots and reveal whether your symptoms
are related to perimenopause, and tips to help manage your menopause journey.
Supplements I Use and Recommend
Fullscript Supplements
I am collaborating with Fullscript and will provide an exclusive discount code for my patients.
While obtaining essential micronutrients through a well-balanced diet is always the ideal, the reality is that many individuals in the U.S. do not consistently consume a diet that meets all nutritional needs. Additionally, certain medications can impair nutrient absorption in the gut, making it necessary to supplement in order to restore or maintain optimal levels. In such cases, thoughtfully prescribed supplements can play a valuable role in supporting overall health and treatment goals.
I most commonly recommend evidence-based supplements such as Vitamin D, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin B12, and probiotics, tailored to individual needs. I use Fullscript, a trusted platform for high-quality supplements, which offers a discount to my patients.
Calcium Supplements
My patients also receive a code for a 10% discount on their
first order of Seen Nutrition’s Calcium Chews I
personally use and highly recommend these due to their
superior formulation and natural ingredients:
- Organic Dates, Milk Minerals & Protein, Almonds and
Vitamin D-rich White Button Mushrooms - Each chew contains 500 mg of highly bioavailable
calcium, along with six additional bone-supporting
minerals such as magnesium, potassium, and zinc. - No Unnecessary Additives: The chews are free from
synthetics, fillers, preservatives, gluten, and added sugar, ensuring a clean supplement option.
These features make Seen Nutrition’s Calcium Chews a
superior choice compared to standard calcium
supplements, offering a natural and effective way to
support bone health.
Essential Reading for Midlife
Estrogen Matters
If you’ve ever been told that hormone therapy is dangerous, this book is a must-read. Estrogen Matters by Dr. Avrum Bluming and Dr. Carol Tavris unpacks the flawed data behind the infamous Women’s Health Initiative study and reveals the truth about the many benefits of hormone therapy when started at the right time. With clear science, updated research, and myth-busting insight, this book empowers women with the information they need to make confident, informed decisions about their midlife health.
You Are Not Broken
Tired of thinking something’s wrong with you in bed? Spoiler alert: it’s not you, it’s
the messaging. In You Are Not Broken, badass urologist Dr. Kelly Casperson brings
the science, drops the shame, and serves up real talk about female pleasure, desire,
and sex. It’s the no-BS, sex-ed-you-should-have-had guide to feeling confident,
connected, and totally in charge of your body. Read it, and prepare to unlearn
everything that never served you.
The New Menopause
Menopause is inevitable, but suffering through it is not! This is the empowering
approach to self-advocacy that pioneering women’s health advocate Dr. Mary Claire
Haver takes for women in the midst of hormonal change in The New Menopause. A
comprehensive, authoritative book of science-backed information and lived
experience, it covers every woman’s needs.
The Menopause Brain
Think menopause is just about hot flashes? Think again—your brain is in on it too.
In The Menopause Brain, neuroscientist Dr. Lisa Mosconi unpacks how hormonal
shifts impact memory, mood, focus, and even long-term brain health. With
cutting-edge research and zero fluff, she shows how menopause is a neurological
transition, not just a hormonal one—and what you can do to protect and power up
your brain through it. This is your brain on estrogen… and this book is your manual
for navigating it like a boss.
Unlock Your Menopause Type: Personalized Treatments, the Last Word on Hormones, and Remedies that Work
Given that millions of women have entered menopause each year since the dawn of time, it’s crazy that menopause still feels like uncharted territory for the women who are going through it. Dr. Heather Hirsch is committed to changing that. Unlocking Your Menopause Type helps women cut through the informational noise and learn how to manage their symptoms most effectively by identifying their personal Menopause Type(s).
The Most Incredible App & Website
The balance app, founded by menopause specialist Dr.
Louise Newson, is a comprehensive tool designed to
support women through perimenopause and menopause.
This free app allows users to track symptoms, access
personalized expert content, and generate health reports to share with healthcare professionals. It also offers a community feature for sharing experiences and support.
The balance website further complements the app by
offering a vast library of evidence-based resources, making it a valuable companion for those navigating hormonal changes and the doctors guiding them.
Important Articles
Hormones and Cancer
The book Estrogen Matters is a must-read
Menopause and Cancer Podcast by Dani Binnington
Randomized trials of oestrogen-alone and breast cancer incidence: a meta-analysis
Podcasts you definitely need to listen to
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