The Tamsen Show

Tamsen Fadal
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If you’ve ever thought, what’s next for me? Then this is for you. If you’re ready for a roadmap, this is your starting point. Join Emmy-winning Journalist, filmmaker and New York Times best selling author Tamsen Fadal as she searches for real answers that will make a real difference. Twice a week. Top doctors, leading voices, and women rewriting their own stories. From hormones and health to reinvention and relationships, and everything else in between. This is your space to take charge of your health, reclaim your life and step into a version of yourself that feels like the best is yet to come. Because this isn’t the beginning of the end. It’s the beginning of everything - and we’re even not close to being done. New episodes every Monday and Thursday. Follow @thetamsenshow for updates and behind-the-scenes.

  1. 6 hrs ago

    The Migraine Doctor: Botox, Supplements, Hormones & What Actually Works

    If you get migraines, headaches that knock you out for the day, or symptoms you can’t quite explain, this episode is for you. Today, Tamsen sits down with Dr. Huma Sheikh, a board-certified neurologist and Harvard-trained headache specialist, to answer the questions so many people have about migraines: What actually causes them? What triggers them? How do you know if you’re having a migraine or just a bad headache? And most importantly, what actually works to prevent and treat them? You’ll also learn why migraines are so much more than a headache, why women are significantly more likely to experience them, and what symptoms may mean it’s time to talk to a doctor. In this episode, you’ll learn: - How to tell a migraine from a headache - The biggest migraine triggers and symptoms - How hormones can affect migraines - What actually works, from Botox and magnesium to newer treatments - What migraine with aura means and when to see a doctor - Which popular migraine remedies are worth trying and which aren’t If migraines are disrupting your work, your plans, your sleep, or your life, there are more treatment options than you may realize. This episode will help you understand what’s happening and what to ask your doctor about next. For products mentioned in this episode, click here Your FREE Migraine Action Guide here If you want a say on our upcoming guests, fill out ⁠this form If you liked this episode, you will love The Foot Expert: The 6 Shoe Mistakes That Are Hurting Your Body 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. Sheikh on Instagram Sponsors: Use code TAMSEN at jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Gift with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #ad Get $25 off your first purchase when you go to TheRealReal.com/TAMSEN 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

    The Migraine Doctor: Botox, Supplements, Hormones & What Actually Works

  2. 4d ago

    Brooke Burke on Living Her Dream, Getting Fired, and Rediscovering Herself

    After eight seasons of co-hosting Dancing with the Stars, Brooke Burke got the call that she was being let go. At 53, she could have stayed stuck—instead, she turned that setback into Brooke Burke Body, a thriving wellness community redefining what it means to age with strength. In this candid conversation, Brooke opens up about reinvention in your 50s, why slowing down is not falling behind, and how she learned to regulate her nervous system, lift heavy after 40, and embrace perimenopause with grace. If you're navigating a career pivot, midlife change, or just wondering what's next—this one is for you. In this episode, you’ll learn: - The real story behind being let go from Dancing with the Stars and how she walked away with grace - How she turned a career setback into Brooke Burke Body, her wellness app and community - Brooke’s tips for nervous system regulation and how lowering cortisol helps your body finally "let go" - Why Brooke says cardio isn't enough for women after 40 and how to protect muscle and longevity - Her mindset shift from disconnected and high-achieving to present—and how to change your inner dialogue If you liked this episode, then you’ll like: Why I Quit My 30-Year Career (and How to Know If It’s Time to Leave Yours) If you want a say on our upcoming guests, fill out ⁠this form 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  Sponsors: Taking care of your health just got easier – start here with Zocdoc: https://zocdoc.com/TAMSEN #sponsored 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

    Brooke Burke on Living Her Dream, Getting Fired, and Rediscovering Herself

  3. Aug 31

    5 Signs Your Career Is No Longer Right for You

    How do you know when it’s actually time to quit your job? After 30 years as a news anchor, Tamsen Fadal walked away from the career she had spent her entire adult life building. She didn’t hate her job, she wasn’t failing, and there wasn’t one dramatic breaking point. But looking back, the signs that it was time for a career change had been there for years. In this solo episode of The Tamsen Show, Tamsen shares the five signs that helped her realize she had outgrown her career and what she wishes she had recognized sooner. In this episode, you’ll learn: 5 signs it may be time to quit your job How to tell the difference between a bad week and actually outgrowing your career Why resentment at work can be a sign of something bigger The physical signs your job may be taking a toll on you Why constantly imagining another career or life is worth paying attention to How your identity can keep you tied to a career you’ve outgrown What to consider before making a major career change If you’ve been thinking about quitting your job, changing careers, or starting over, this episode will help you get honest about whether it’s time for your next chapter. If you liked this episode, check out Thinking About a Career Change? Start Here If you want a say on our upcoming guests, fill out ⁠this form 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  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

    5 Signs Your Career Is No Longer Right for You

  4. Aug 27

    Why Does Rejection Feel So Intense? (with ADHD Expert Dr. Sasha Hamdani)

    Why do some of us experience rejection, criticism, and disappointment so intensely—and what we can we actually do about it? Dr. Sasha Hamdani is a board-certified psychiatrist, ADHD specialist, and author of Too Sensitive: Rejection, Resilience, and the Science of Feeling Deeply. In this episode, she explains rejection sensitivity dysphoria (RSD)—the intense emotional pain triggered by perceived rejection or criticism that affects the majority of people with ADHD, especially women. Dr. Hamdani breaks down why dropping estrogen during perimenopause makes emotional sensitivity worse, what's actually happening in your brain when one comment sends you into a spiral, and the three tools she uses herself to stop it. She also explains why women who've been on antidepressants for years with no relief may have been misdiagnosed—and what high-achieving women look like from the outside vs. what's really going on inside. In this episode, you'll learn: -What rejection sensitivity dysphoria (RSD) is and why it's so common in ADHD -How RSD shows up in friendships, relationships, and the workplace -Why perimenopause can make emotions and ADHD symptoms feel harder to manage -Why high-achieving women may hide rejection sensitivity behind perfectionism, overpreparing, and people-pleasing -How to tell the difference between what actually happened and the story your brain created about it -Tools for helping your brain catch up before you react or start spiraling -Why some women treated for anxiety and depression for years may actually need to be evaluated for ADHD -How to start tracking your own patterns before you talk to a professional If you've ever lost an entire night replaying one conversation, convinced yourself someone is upset with you, or felt a wave of shame hit your body before you could even think it through, this episode will help you understand what’s happening between the feeling and the reaction, so your first emotional response doesn’t get to make the decision for you. If you liked this conversation, check this out: The ADHD Psychiatrist: How to Get Your Focus Back After 40 If you want a say on our upcoming guests, fill out ⁠this form 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. Hamdani on Instagram Get Dr. Hamdani's book, Too Sensitive: Rejection, Resilience, and the Science of Feeling Deeply 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

    Why Does Rejection Feel So Intense? (with ADHD Expert Dr. Sasha Hamdani)

  5. Aug 24

    The 5 Biggest Nutrition Mistakes Women Make After 40

    If you’re dealing with menopause weight gain, perimenopause symptoms that are taking over your life, bloating after meals you’ve eaten for years, or just trying to figure out what to eat to support your health and nutrition in midlife, this episode is for you.  Andrea Donsky is a nutritionist, seven-time published menopause researcher, and bestselling author of Nourishing Menopause, and she has surveyed more than 5,300 women to find out exactly what is happening to our bodies in perimenopause and menopause, and what nutrition can actually do about it. In this episode, Tamsen and Andrea cover: - Why your body feels like it changed overnight and what is actually happening hormonally - The gut microbiome shift that happens in menopause - Why you’re bloated after meals you’ve loved your whole life - The simple framework you can use today to build the ideal menopause plate - How much protein you actually need - Why fiber is just as important as protein (and how much you actually need per day) - The foods that help with brain fog, including the specific omega-3 sources that support cognition - Foods that trigger hot flashes - The one food group that research now shows can actually reduce vasomotor symptoms - The minerals most women in midlife are deficient in - The non-negotiable supplements Andrea recommends for every woman in perimenopause and menopause - Phantom smells: what they are and why they happen Plus, Andrea shares her own perimenopause story and what she did to address phantom smells and weight gain. If you liked this episode, then you’ll like: The Gut Doctor: How to Boost Energy and Lose Belly Fat For everything mentioned in this episode, click this link If you want a say on our upcoming guests, fill out ⁠this form 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 Andrea on Instagram Get Andrea's book, Nourishing Menopause: Powerful Nutrition and Lifestyle Strategies to Feel Your Best Sponsors: For a limited time, try OneSkin with 15% off using code TAMSEN at oneskin.co/TAMSEN 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

    The 5 Biggest Nutrition Mistakes Women Make After 40

  6. Aug 20

    Are You Being Love Bombed? The Narcissism Signs You’re Missing with Dr. Ramani

    Have you ever looked back at a relationship and wondered, How did I not see the red flags sooner? Narcissism and gaslighting aren’t always obvious, and some of the most damaging behaviors can be the easiest to explain away. Dr. Ramani Durvasula, one of the world’s leading experts on narcissism and toxic relationships, joins Tamsen Fadal to break down how narcissistic behavior actually shows up in relationships, why it can be so difficult to recognize, and how repeated manipulation can slowly make someone stop trusting their own instincts. One of the most listened-to conversations on The Tamsen Show, this episode goes deep on the subtle red flags of narcissism, gaslighting, emotional manipulation, dating after divorce, and why even smart, successful, independent women can find themselves trapped in unhealthy relationships. It also explores how perimenopause, menopause, aging, sex, and changes in confidence can be weaponized by a narcissistic partner. In this episode: - The narcissistic red flags that are easiest to miss - What gaslighting actually looks and feels like - Why narcissistic relationships can be so difficult to leave - The warning signs to watch for when dating - How menopause and aging can be weaponized in relationships - Why couples therapy can sometimes make a narcissistic dynamic even more confusing For anyone who has ever been made to feel too sensitive, too emotional, too difficult, or unsure of their own reality, this is a conversation worth hearing. If you liked this conversation, check this out: The 5 Signs You're Dating a Narcissist (I Missed Every One) If you want a say on our upcoming guests, fill out ⁠this form 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. Ramani on Instagram Get Dr. Ramani's book, It's Not You: Identifying and Healing from Narcissistic People Sponsors: Book your first virtual visit today at joinmidi.com/TAMSEN! 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

    Are You Being Love Bombed? The Narcissism Signs You’re Missing with Dr. Ramani

  7. Aug 17

    4 Ways to Make Friends as an Adult (And Actually Find Your People)

    Making friends as an adult can feel surprisingly hard—especially after divorce, a move, a career change, or any major life transition. In this solo episode of The Tamsen Show, Tamsen shares her personal experience with adult friendship, loneliness, starting over, and how she rebuilt a smaller but much deeper circle of female friendships. In this episode, Tamsen shares 4 practical ways to: - Recognize which friendships are feeding you and which are draining you - Become the kind of friend you want to have - Make new friends as an adult, even when it feels awkward - Build and maintain meaningful friendships when life gets busy Plus, Tamsen shares what the decades-long Harvard Study of Adult Development reveals about the connection between friendship, happiness, health, and longevity, and why finding your people may be one of the most important things you do for yourself. Whether you’re starting over, feeling lonely, or simply realizing your friendships have changed, this episode will help you build the community you want in your next chapter. Want to put what you learned in this episode into action? Download Tamsen's FREE Belly Fat Reset Guide here If you liked this conversation, check this out: If You’re Going Through a Friendship Breakup You Need To Hear This If you want a say on our upcoming guests, fill out ⁠this form 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  Sponsors: Get 15% off your first order at Blueland.com/TAMSEN! 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

    4 Ways to Make Friends as an Adult (And Actually Find Your People)

  8. Aug 13

    Why Your Belly Fat Won’t Budge (Even When You’re Doing Everything Right)

    Belly fat in perimenopause and menopause can feel impossible to lose, even when you’re eating well and exercising. So what actually works? In this special episode, Tamsen brings together the best advice from some of The Tamsen Show’s top experts on midlife weight gain, visceral fat, metabolism, hormones, insulin resistance, and GLP-1 medications. From the best exercises for building muscle and losing fat to how much protein and fiber you really need, these experts break down what’s happening to your body in midlife and the changes that can actually make a difference. In this episode, you’ll learn: - Why belly fat increases during perimenopause and menopause - The difference between belly fat and dangerous visceral fat - The best exercises for changing your body composition - How protein, fiber, sleep, stress, and insulin resistance affect weight - Why eating less may actually be working against you - What women should know about GLP-1 medications in midlife Featuring: Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen — Endocrinologist & Obesity Medicine Expert, author of Weightless Dr. Shannon Ritchey, PT, DPT — Physical Therapist & Founder of Evlo Fitness Dr. Amy Shah, MD — Nutrition Expert & bestselling author of Hormone Havoc Dr. Alexandra Sowa, MD — Dual board-certified Internal & Obesity Medicine physician, author of The Ozempic Revolution Everything you’ve been wondering about stubborn belly fat in midlife, all in one episode. If you liked this conversation, check this out: Belly Fat 101: The 5 Simple Habits That Changed Everything If you want a say on our upcoming guests, fill out ⁠this form 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. Salas-Whalen on Instagram Get Dr. Salas-Whalen's book, Weightless: A Doctor's Guide to GLP-1 Medications, Sustainable Weight Loss, and the Health You Deserve Dr. Ritchey on Instagram Check out Evlo Fitness Follow Dr. Shah on Instagram Get Dr. Shah's book, Hormone Havoc: A Science-Backed Protocol for Perimenopause and Menopause Follow Dr. Sowa on Instagram Get Dr. Sowa's book, The Ozempic Revolution: A Doctor’s Proven Plan for Success to Help You Reverse Obesity, End Yo-Yo Dieting, and Protect Yourself from Disease Sponsors: Get 15% off your first order at Blueland.com/TAMSEN! 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

    Why Your Belly Fat Won’t Budge (Even When You’re Doing Everything Right)
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If you’ve ever thought, what’s next for me? Then this is for you. If you’re ready for a roadmap, this is your starting point. Join Emmy-winning Journalist, filmmaker and New York Times best selling author Tamsen Fadal as she searches for real answers that will make a real difference. Twice a week. Top doctors, leading voices, and women rewriting their own stories. From hormones and health to reinvention and relationships, and everything else in between. This is your space to take charge of your health, reclaim your life and step into a version of yourself that feels like the best is yet to come. Because this isn’t the beginning of the end. It’s the beginning of everything - and we’re even not close to being done. New episodes every Monday and Thursday. Follow @thetamsenshow for updates and behind-the-scenes.

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