This Time of the Month

Estra Media

Empowering midlife women through knowledge & community. How to age in health, power & beauty. What used to be ”that” time of the month is now THIS time of the month. Join host Dr. Béatrice Séguin, Ph.D, as she “brings experts to the couch” to have intimate, in-depth conversations about menopause and perimenopause, fashion over 40, relationships, and general women’s health issues from a variety of Canadian perspectives. Founded by Estra Media, this podcast and community empowers women. TTOM wants to redefine the narrative surrounding (peri)menopause and empower and help women understand that (peri)menopause is not the end of an era, but rather, the beginning of the most powerful stage of your life. There’s beauty in aging. Whatever beautiful means to you, This Time of the Month will help you find it and live it. Note: Posts not medical advice.

  1. 2d ago

    Why You're Bloated After 40 — And What No One Tells You About Your Gut & Liver | S4E5

    You're bloated after almost every meal. Your digestion is unpredictable. And your feed won't stop pushing liver cleanses, celery juice, and microbiome pills you've probably already bought. This week I sit down with Dr. Supriya Joshi, a gastroenterologist, hepatologist, and metabolic health specialist, to cut through the noise and tell us what's actually happening inside our bodies during perimenopause and what's worth our money (spoiler: almost none of the supplements). We get into the stuff nobody explains properly: – Why bloating ramps up in your 40s and 50s (it's hormonal, and it's real). – What your microbiome actually is — and why probiotic pills don't colonize you. – The liver "detox" industry, and why your liver doesn't get sluggish or plugged. – Why one glass of wine wrecks you at 55 the way it never did at 35. – Fatty liver (now called metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease, or MASLD): tied with alcohol as a leading cause of liver transplant in North America — and how it shows up in women who barely drink. – The supplements that can actually harm you (ashwagandha, high-dose curcumin, apple cider vinegar shots). – GLP-1 medications like Wegovy and the new liver indication. – The simple liver test (called FIB-4) you may need to ask for. – Plus a rapid-fire round on celery juice, seed cycling, coffee, and intermittent fasting. It comes back to the same handful of things every time: sleep, movement, muscle, and what you actually put in your body. Boring? Maybe. But it's the truth, and it works. 🎧 New episodes of This Time of the Month drop regularly. Subscribe so you never miss one. This podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your own healthcare team. Resources: Dr. Supriya Joshi IG account: liverhealthmd

    45 min

  2. Feb 10

    The Truth About Weight Loss After 40: Protein, Hormones & Body Composition Explained| S4E2 TTOM

    Struggling with weight gain in perimenopause or menopause? Your jeans don't fit, and you're doing "everything right"? Dr. Doriana Parkin, M.D., reveals why the scale isn't telling the whole story. In this episode, we dive deep into: Why BMI is misleading (especially if you lift weights) The real reason your metabolism ISN'T slowing down How to track food without obsession Protein targets for women over 40 Fat redistribution in menopause (and what you can do about it) Why your jeans might be tighter even when you're healthier Dr. Parkin is a working mom of three who struggled with weight and body image as a teen. Now she helps women navigate weight loss in a sustainable, non-restrictive way that doesn't sacrifice mental health. Key Takeaways: • You can carry extra weight and still be metabolically healthy • Muscle gain can make you "heavier" but healthier • Calorie deficit still works in menopause • Protein goal: 0.7-1g per pound of your ideal body weight • NEAT (non-exercise thermogenesis) activity burns more calories than gym workouts Note: Content in this episode is meant for educational and awareness purposes. It does not replace medical or professional advice from your healthcare providers.   Resources Mentioned: Flourish Pancake Mix Fairlife Protein Milk Follow Dr. Doriana Parkin: Instagram: @drdoriana Website: https://smplyfitwellness.com ABOUT THIS TIME OF THE MONTH: Your big sister's guide to midlife. Dr. Béatrice Séguin cuts through the noise with evidence-based advice, real talk, and a community that says "we're in this together." Subscribe for weekly episodes on health, style, and owning this chapter of life. 👉 New here? Start with: https://youtu.be/68DMnqa2cJQ OR https://youtu.be/xW_E5m17mp4 👉 Join the community: Instagram/Facebook @ttomcommunity 📧 Newsletter Sign-up: https://thistimeofthemonth.com

    55 min

  3. Jan 13

    From Cancer Diagnosis to Surgical Menopause| S4E1 TTOM

    Canadian Radio host Charlie DeSantis was 42 when breast cancer and the BRCA gene threw her into surgical menopause overnight. No gradual perimenopause. No hormone therapy options. Just instant hot flashes that soaked the bed and a body she didn't recognize. This conversation is raw, funny, and painfully relatable, whether you're navigating surgical menopause, breast cancer, or just the chaos of midlife body changes. What We Cover: ✅ BRCA gene testing and the double mastectomy decision ✅ Surgical menopause: "like a truck hitting you" ✅ New Non-hormonal menopause hot flash medications (and the potential cost barriers) ✅ Struggling with Body changes: weight gain, thigh gaps, and mourning your "old-self" ✅ Gilda's Club: Free cancer support ✅ Why "just be grateful to be alive" invalidates real struggles Note: Content in this episode is meant for educational and awareness purposes. It does not replace medical or professional advice from your healthcare providers. MENTIONED RESOURCES: Gilda's Club Simcoe Muskoka (free cancer support): you can look for Gilda’s near you https://www.gildasclubsimcoemuskoka.org New non-hormonal menopause medication to treat vasomotor symptoms (night sweats and hot flashes) for breast cancer survivors (ask your oncologist) Wardrobe strategies (non-sponsored) that actually help: Uniqlo tanks with built-in support, breathable fabrics,  [https://www.uniqlo.com/ca/en/products/E482182-000/00?colorDisplayCode=00&sizeDisplayCode=003] CONNECT WITH CHARLIE: Cool FM 107.5 Morning Show | Barrie, ON, Canada IG  @CharlieDeSantia  ABOUT THIS TIME OF THE MONTH: Your big sister's guide to midlife. Dr. Béatrice Séguin cuts through the noise with evidence-based advice, real talk, and a community that says "we're in this together." Subscribe for weekly episodes on health, style, and owning this chapter of life. 👉 New here? Start with: https://youtu.be/68DMnqa2cJQ OR https://youtu.be/xW_E5m17mp4 👉 Join the community: Instagram/Facebook @ttomcommunity 📧 Newsletter Sign-up: https://thistimeofthemonth.com

    35 min

  4. 10/14/2025

    How to Face Empty Nest & Aging Parents Without Falling Apart | S3E12 TTOM

    How do you prepare for a goodbye that hasn’t happened yet? With grief & midlife coach Tammy Faulds, we explore anticipatory grief: from empty nesting to aging parents, and how facing loss (gently!) can help you live more fully. We cover: Empty nest grief,  the sandwich generation, and mixed emotions Scripts to start hard talks with teens & parents Practical planning (wills, “five wishes,” legacy ideas) without the doom Journaling prompts: Dear Death, write-your-own eulogy, permission slips Midlife as a pivot, not a crisis—boundaries, reinvention, and self-permission   If you’ve felt the quiet ache of changing routines—the door not slamming at 4pm, the text that doesn’t come—this one’s for you. 💛 About our guest: Tammy Faulds (Inner Travel Coach)—grief guide & death doula helping people navigate life transitions with heart and honesty. IG: @innertravelcoach website: https://innertravelcoaching.com 👉 Subscribe for more science-informed, midlife-positive conversations on health, style, and mindset. Note: Content in this episode is meant for educational and awareness purposes. It does not replace medical or professional advice from your healthcare providers.   watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TTOMcommunity short content TTOM Socials: www.thistimeofthemonth.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ttomcommunity/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TTOMcommunity/

    49 min

  5. 07/15/2025

    No One Should Wait 3 Years for Menopause Care| S3E9 TTOM

    Menopause isn’t a diagnosis, it’s a life stage. So why does getting care feel like pulling teeth? In this episode, Dr. Sheila Wijayasinghe, menopause-certified family physician and fierce advocate for equitable care, helps us cut through the confusion. From hormone therapy myths to why vaginal estrogen is still misunderstood, even by some providers , this conversation is about making midlife care work for you. We cover what your doctor might not tell you, how to speak up without feeling dismissed, and what inclusive, community-based menopause care looks like for Indigenous, Black, trans, and underserved women. “Access isn’t about having a health card. It’s about feeling like you belong in the system.” — Dr. Sheila Wijayasinghe Grab a cup of tea and listen, it’s the kind of conversation we all deserve to hear. Note: Content in this episode is meant for educational and awareness purposes. It does not replace medical or professional advice from your healthcare providers. Chapters: 00:00 What It Means to Actually Access Care 00:07:40 Bringing Menopause Clinics into Community Spaces 00:13:00 Talking Vaginas, Laughing Together, Healing in Groups 00:17:49 No specific billing Code for Menopause: The Policy Problem 00:21:00 The FOMO & Facts About Hormone Therapy 00:28:19 Vaginal Estrogen 101: Myths, Safety & Real Talk 00:36:00 What About Testosterone? What It Actually Helps with 00:44:10 The PARTNER Method: How to Advocate for Yourself 00:52:00 Final Word: Why Sexual Wellness is Health 01:10:08 SH!T I Like non-sponsored product review: The Lighter That Never Runs Out TTOM Socials: www.thistimeofthemonth.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ttomcommunity/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TTOMcommunity/ Dr. Sheila Wijayasinghe handles and podcast: IG: @drsheilaw @thedoctalkpod Listen to the full the Doc talk podcast on apple and spotify

    1h 11m

  6. 05/14/2025

    How to Pivot Your Career Without Starting Over | S3E5 TTOM

    Have you ever loved your job but realized it was draining you instead of fueling you? You’re not alone. In this episode, career transition coach and founder of Foot in the Door Consulting, Ibiyemi Balogoun, joins me to explore what happens when passion meets burnout. We dive deep into why so many high-achieving women in midlife are reevaluating their careers, how to recognize the early signs of burnout before it becomes a health crisis, and what it really takes to reposition yourself for a career that fits this next chapter of life. This is not your typical “update your resume and apply” advice. It is about thoughtful reflection, understanding your value, bypassing the rigid hiring process, and finding the side doors into opportunities that align with your purpose. If you’ve ever said: “I love my work, but I can’t keep going like this.” “I feel stuck, but I don’t know what else I can do.” “I know I’m ready for a change, but I don’t know where to start.” —this conversation is for you. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 02:50 Ibiyemi’s Career Story: From Recruitment to Burnout 06:44 Recognizing Burnout and Why It Happens 14:21 How to Reflect and Realign Your Career Path 21:20 Strategies to Overcome Ageism and Break Hiring Barriers 24:28 The Power of Networking and Building Career Communities 29:31 Rethinking Your Value and Positioning Yourself for Success 43:20 Sh!t I Like (non-sponsored): Mindset by Carol Dweck Resources: Ibiyemi Balogun is a career transition coach with 10+ years of experience helping professionals navigate major shifts—from unfulfilling jobs to meaningful careers, from individual contributor to first-time manager, and from burnout to entrepreneurship. Drawing from her own journey of career pivots and her background in diversity recruitment, business development, talent development and having coached over 2500 professionals into roles at companies like Microsoft, Google,Salesforce, and Deloitte, Ibiyemi brings real-world experience and practical strategies to her work. As a seasoned speaker with partners like Black Professionals in Tech, Toronto Jobs, Girl Boss and Ted Rogers School of Management, Ibiyemi has lead workshops encouraging women to “Speak Their Truth - Authentic Self Promotion for Impact,” to guide them to use personal branding and LinkedIn to land promotions, speaking engagements, and leadership roles—all while staying true to their authentic selves. She is also a Certified Career Strategist and won the Career Professionals of Canada award for Outstanding Career Professional in 2023 and holds an MBA in entrepreneurship and the Founder and CEO of Foot In The Door Consulting. Website - www.fitdconsulting.com Linkedin - Ibiyemi Balogun Recommended Books Designing Your Life by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans The One Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papsan Mindset by Carol Dweck   Note: Content in this episode is meant for educational and awareness purposes. It does not replace medical or professional advice providers. TTOM Socials: www.thistimeofthemonth.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ttomcommunity/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TTOMcommunity/

    45 min

  7. 04/16/2025

    How to feel fulfilled even when life moves fast. | TTOM S3E4

    Have you ever looked around at your life—career, family, home—and thought, “Why do I still feel so unsettled?” You’re not alone. In this episode, psychiatrist and founder of Radiate Mind, Dr. Sabina Nagpal, joins me to unpack the Fulfillment Crisis so many high-functioning women face in midlife. We talk about how doing all the right things can still leave you feeling off, why anxious overdrive gets mistaken for productivity, and what actually works when your body and soul are screaming for more. This isn’t your typical self-care chat. It's about high-yield strategies that bring real relief when you’re burned out, stretched thin, low on time and tired of holding it all together. If you’ve ever said: “I should feel happier than this.” “I don’t even know what I want anymore.” “I’m exhausted, but I keep going.” —this one’s for you. Note: Content in this episode is meant for educational and awareness purposes. It does not replace medical or professional advice from your healthcare providers. TTOM Socials: www.thistimeofthemonth.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ttomcommunity/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TTOMcommunity/ Resources: Dr. Sabina Nagpal's Website and fulfillment check-in: http://radiatemind.com https://radiatemind.com/join-the-community/ https://9ict41p1cny.typeform.com/to/v70xN8Xi?typeform-source=radiatemind.com email: sabina@radiatemind.com Linkedin: Radiate Mind

    49 min

  8. 03/12/2025

    Top Skin & Hair Tips from Dermatologist After 40|TTOM S3E3

    In this episode of This Time of the Month, Dr. Béatrice Séguin, PhD, chats with Dr. Sandra Landolt, a seasoned dermatologist with over 33 years of experience. They dive deep into practical and evidence-based skincare, discussing everything from the importance of daily sunscreen to the benefits of retinoids for mature skin. Dr. Landolt also debunks myths about shaving, shares budget-friendly sunscreen options, and offers guidance on dealing with midlife hair loss. Discover moisturizer tips, the ABCD method for checking skin for cancer, and why our skin's health goes beyond vanity. Subscribe and catch all the no-BS tips for taking care of your skin, hair, and self. Chapters: 00:00:00 Introduction and Controversial Hair Care 00:00:12 The Importance of Sunscreen 00:01:43 Meet Dr. Sandra Landolt 00:03:01 Understanding Skin Aging 00:04:56 Choosing the Right Sunscreen 00:15:17 Budget-Friendly Sunscreen Options 00:19:11 Body Care Tips and Myths 00:25:38 Effective Face Care Ingredients 00:33:25 Understanding Sunscreen Application 00:33:54 The Benefits of Niacinamide 00:34:57 Skin Cancer Prevention and Checks 00:38:08 Trends in Facial Treatments 00:45:07 Hair Loss Solutions 00:58:30 Top Skin Care Tips 01:06:57 Non-sponsored Product Review (s#it I like): Shampoo Bars by Jack 59 Note: Content in this episode is meant for educational and awareness purposes. It does not replace medical or professional advice from your healthcare providers. TTOM Socials: www.thistimeofthemonth.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ttomcommunity/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TTOMcommunity/ Resources: Dr. Sandra Landolt website: https://www.thornhillderm.com/our-team-details/SL Instagram: the_silver_dermatologist

    1h 8m
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Empowering midlife women through knowledge & community. How to age in health, power & beauty. What used to be ”that” time of the month is now THIS time of the month. Join host Dr. Béatrice Séguin, Ph.D, as she “brings experts to the couch” to have intimate, in-depth conversations about menopause and perimenopause, fashion over 40, relationships, and general women’s health issues from a variety of Canadian perspectives. Founded by Estra Media, this podcast and community empowers women. TTOM wants to redefine the narrative surrounding (peri)menopause and empower and help women understand that (peri)menopause is not the end of an era, but rather, the beginning of the most powerful stage of your life. There’s beauty in aging. Whatever beautiful means to you, This Time of the Month will help you find it and live it. Note: Posts not medical advice.

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  • Creator
    Estra Media
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    51
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    Clean
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