Not Your Mother's Menopause with Dr. Fiona Lovely

Dr. Fiona Lovely
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A weekly chat about women's health from an expert in the fields of restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. The podcast will feature patient stories, health advice and Dr.Lovely's own special take on mind, body and spiritual healing for women of all ages and stages. Find out more at drlovely.expert.

  1. 2D AGO

    Ep. 217 - Nourishing Menopause with Andrea Donsky

    In this episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely welcomes back friend Andrea Donsky, the nutritionist, author, podcaster and seven-time published menopause researcher known to her 350,000 TikTok followers as the "Menopause Educator and Researcher." Did you know there are 103 documented menopause symptoms?  Andrea shares groundbreaking updates to her peer-reviewed research published in the Journal of Menopause, including the stunning finding that hot flashes are no longer even among the top ten most common symptoms (and yet, medicine guidelines still use it as the benchmark for when a woman is in menopause.) Andrea and Dr. Lovely discuss medical dismissal, the surprising reality of phantom smells like burning toast, and why under-eating actually raises cortisol and increases belly fat. Finally, we talk about Andrea's new book:   Nourishing Menopause, is available now from Simon and Schuster. Listeners are encouraged to visit wearemorphus.com to contribute to her ongoing research and help change the conversation for women everywhere. Follow Andrea on TikTok and Instagram @andreadonsky and @wearemorphus to learn more.   Episode Highlights: - Why hot flashes fell from number ten to number eleven on the symptom list - The shocking average of thirty-one symptoms per woman, many of them brain-based (especially the top ten!) - How phantom smells affect nearly three quarters of women - Why being gentler with yourself is essential for managing stress   Andrea's new book, Nourishing Menopause, is available now from Simon and Schuster. Listeners are encouraged to visit wearemorphus.com to contribute to her ongoing research and help change the conversation for women everywhere. Follow Andrea on TikTok and Instagram @andreadonsky and @wearemorphus to learn more. TikTok: @andreadonksy and @wearemorphus Instagram: @andreadonsky and @wearemorphus Thank you to our sponsors for this episode: 🌱 Ready to level up your nutrition? Check out AG1 for nutritional insurance on busy days! Visit our partner page here, to discover the ultimate all-in-one nutritional supplement. Plus, our podcast subscribers score exclusive freebies! 💚 ✨Did you know that estrogen actually helps to protect our heart?  When estrogen starts to diminish as we head to menopause, we have more oxidative stress on our arteries.  Thankfully, MitoQ has a special anti-oxidant Mitoquinol that boosts our mitochondria and limits that stress.  Even better they have a new product called Hormonal Metabolic Control that is specifically for us women. You can check it out at MitoQ.com.  Use LOVELY10 for 10% off your first order.   Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause.   How to work with Dr. Lovely: We get many requests for this info, so here it is!  First off, thank you for listening to the NYMM podcast.  It's because of your support, we can continue to dispense this information.❤️ Follow Dr. Lovely on IG and TikTok: @drfionalovely Follow the podcast on Facebook:  www.facebook.com/@notyourmothersmenopausepodcast Please sign up for our newsletter - Fiona's Friday Favourites!  This is where we make the first announcements, share course offerings, drop new episodes,  blog posts and the coveted 'Fiona's Favourites' column, etc.   drlovely.com You can also find some great resources there! Finally, a humble request:  If you love the podcast, please leave us a review!  It helps more people find useful info for a challenging time: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/not-your-mothers-menopause-with-dr-fiona-lovely/id1097326296  Please scroll to the bottom of the page to leave a review.  Thank you!  💕🤗 Partnerships by Category3 Media Group

    1h 1m

  2. APR 28

    Ep. 216 - Fatigue, Focus, Inflammation and Mineral Depletion with Caroline Alan

    In this episode of Not Your Mother's Menopause, Dr. Fiona Lovely welcomes back Caroline Alan, co-founder of BEAM Minerals and author of the upcoming book "The Mineral Reset". Caroline, known affectionately as "The Mineral Geek," shares her personal healing journey from debilitating gut inflammation, adrenal fatigue, and chronic infections to vibrant health—all through the power of plant-based humic and fulvic minerals. She explains why minerals are the structural foundation of the human body and the essential fuel for cellular energy production. Listeners will learn why modern farming practices have left soil severely depleted, making it impossible to obtain necessary minerals from food alone. Caroline breaks down the remarkable roles of humic acid as nature's janitor for detoxification and fulvic acid as nature's cellular delivery system—the only molecule on earth that can change its polarity to drop nutrients directly into cells. Dr. Lovely and Caroline explore why perimenopause symptoms like sleep disturbances, mood swings, and brain fog often mirror mineral deficiency symptoms, and how replenishing minerals can help women navigate this transition with greater ease. Episode Highlights: - Why 97 percent of people show multiple mineral deficiencies - The difference between hydration and irrigation—and why salt-based electrolyte products may backfire - How humic and fulvic work together to deliver minerals into cells while removing toxins Tune in to discover why tending your own internal fire with mineral replenishment might be the simplest and most profound shift you make for your health. Caroline's book, The Mineral Reset, is available now at mineralresetbook.com   Learn more about Caroline here:  Website | Instagram | TikTok | LinkedIn | Facebook | Youtube   Thank you to our sponsors for this episode: ✨Did you know that estrogen actually helps to protect our heart?  When estrogen starts to diminish as we head to menopause, we have more oxidative stress on our arteries.  Thankfully, MitoQ has a special anti-oxidant Mitoquinol that boosts our mitochondria and limits that stress.  You can check it out at MitoQ.com.  Use LOVELY10 for 10% off your first order.   🛌If night sweats and restless sleep are disrupting your rest, Cozy Earth's bamboo sheets and pajama sets are temperature-regulating and moisture-wicking — designed to sleep several degrees cooler than cotton. Because supporting your body through menopause starts with how you sleep. Visit cozyearth.com and use code LOVELY for 20% off.  These are the softest, coolest, most comfortable sheets you have ever slept on!     Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause. How to work with Dr. Lovely: We get many requests for this info, so here it is!  First off, thank you for listening to the NYMM podcast.  It's because of your support, we can continue to dispense this information.❤️ Follow Dr. Lovely on IG and TikTok: @drfionalovely Follow the podcast on Facebook:  www.facebook.com/@notyourmothersmenopausepodcast Please sign up for our newsletter - Fiona's Friday Favourites!  This is where we make the first announcements, share course offerings, drop new episodes,  blog posts and the coveted 'Fiona's Favourites' column, etc.   drlovely.com You can also find some great resources there! Finally, a humble request:  If you love the podcast, please leave us a review!  It helps more people find useful info for a challenging time: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/not-your-mothers-menopause-with-dr-fiona-lovely/id1097326296  Please scroll to the bottom of the page to leave a review.  Thank you!  💕🤗 Partnerships by Category3 Media Group

    1h 18m

  3. APR 21

    Ep. 215 -The Truth About Midlife Weight Gain (Hint: It's Not Your Fault)

    In this solo episode of the Not Your Mother's Menopause Podcast, Dr. Fiona Lovely tackles the question women ask her the most: why is weight gain happening at midlife when nothing else has changed? She explains that this experience is not just a failure of willpower. Instead, it is a sign of a profound biochemical shift. Dr. Lovely reframes perimenopause not just as a reproductive transition, but as a metabolic transition. She breaks down the science of how declining estrogen leads to insulin resistance, explaining why the body begins storing fat as visceral fat around the midsection and why losing muscle mass naturally slows the metabolic engine. The episode moves beyond the frustration of tight pants to focus on protecting the heart and restoring energy. Listeners will learn a tactical toolkit that moves away from restriction and toward nourishment, including the importance of protein and fiber, the game changing order of eating food on a plate, and why skipping meals can backfire for midlife metabolism. Episode Highlights: Why estrogen is a massive protector of the metabolic system and how its decline creates insulin resistance. The shift from storing fat in the hips to storing inflammatory visceral fat around the organs. A tactical nutrition toolkit including 100+ grams of protein, 25+ grams of fiber, and the correct order of eating. Why skipping meals and intermittent fasting may worsen cortisol spikes and muscle loss at midlife. The truth about GLP1 medications, muscle loss, and why resistance training remains the real metabolic magic. (If you would prefer an alternative to the prescription GLP 1, we recommend the data backed CaloCurb!  Use code LOVELY10 for a discount!) Tune in to learn why nourishing your body is the only way forward and how to finally work with your metabolism, not against it.   Thank you to our sponsors for this episode: 💊Women often talk about wanting the same things — less bloating, no afternoon crash after eating, steady energy. MassZymes is perfect for helping your body's ability to actually process what you eat. MassZymes uses a full-spectrum blend of 18 enzymes. That means you're getting more out of the food you eat.  Please visit bioptimizers.com/lovely and use code LOVELY for 15% off your entire order. 💙If you're noticing fine lines, wrinkles, or sagging skin — thanks menopause —ugh, me too. Menopause can deplete your skin's collagen, speeding up aging. But here's the game-changer: Vitali Skincare has built its entire line on the power of GHK-Cu copper peptides — a proven ingredient that signals your skin's stem cells to produce new, healthy collagen. Head to vitaliskincare.com and use the code LOVELY at checkout for 20% off.  Be sure to check out the Vita exosome serum for less saggy, dull skin. 🛌If night sweats and restless sleep are disrupting your rest, Cozy Earth's bamboo sheets and pajama sets are temperature-regulating and moisture-wicking — designed to sleep several degrees cooler than cotton. Because supporting your body through menopause starts with how you sleep. I LOVE the bamboo sheets!  🎋Visit cozyearth.com and use code LOVELY for 20% off.   Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause. How to work with Dr. Lovely: We get many requests for this info, so here it is!  First off, thank you for listening to the NYMM podcast.  It's because of your support, we can continue to dispense this information.❤️ Follow Dr. Lovely on IG and TikTok: @drfionalovely Follow the podcast on Facebook:  www.facebook.com/@notyourmothersmenopausepodcast Please sign up for our newsletter - Fiona's Friday Favourites!  This is where we make the first announcements, share course offerings, drop new episodes,  blog posts and the coveted 'Fiona's Favourites' column, etc.   drlovely.com You can also find some great resources there! Finally, a humble request:  If you love the podcast, please leave us a review!  It helps more people find useful info for a challenging time: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/not-your-mothers-menopause-with-dr-fiona-lovely/id1097326296  Please scroll to the bottom of the page to leave a review.  Thank you!  💕🤗 Partnerships by Category3 Media Group

    23 min

  4. APR 14

    EP. 214 - The Meno Besties Roundtable: when to test hormones, the nervous system, desire at midlife and more!

    In this fun and rousing roundtable discussion, Dr. Fiona Lovely sits down with two of her favorite podcast hosts and Meno Besties: Zora Benhamou from Hack My Age and Karen Martel from The Hormone Solution. Together, they navigate a conversation on the nuances of hormone therapy, the hidden complexities of the thyroid, and the often-unspoken landscape of female desire in midlife.  They even discuss the wildly popular Heated Rivalry show! The conversation dives deep into the necessity of testing hormone levels during perimenopause, with Karen making a compelling case for why "test, don't guess" is a vital rule—especially when thyroid issues can so easily mimic hormonal symptoms. From there, the trio courageously pivots to sexual health, reframing low libido not as a flaw, but as a complex experience often rooted in stress, trauma, and a nervous system stuck in survival mode. They wrap up with a beautiful, anthropological look at menopause as a spiritual promotion, referencing cultures that revere the post-reproductive woman as a wise leader and healer. Episode Highlights: The Hormone Testing Debate: A nuanced look at why testing in perimenopause is essential and how thyroid health can be the hidden culprit behind your symptoms. The Truth About Desire: An honest conversation about midlife libido, exploring why certain narratives captivate women and the role of ancestral trauma in feeling safe enough for intimacy. The Nervous System Connection: Understanding how a survival-mode response impacts your hormonal transition. Menopause as a Second Spring: Rejecting the Western narrative of decline in favor of a model of gained wisdom, authority, and spiritual power. Want to feel less alone in your experience? Tune in to hear three friends remind you that you aren't broken—you're just becoming the most powerful version of yourself.   The conversation doesn't end here. Keep the education going with Zora and Karen on their own shows or sign up to learn more about my Menopause Doula Certification where you can be the one supporting women! Listen to Hack My Age by Zora Benhamou Learn more about Zora: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube Listen to The Hormone Solution with Karen Martel Learn more about Karen: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube   Thank you to our sponsors for this episode: 💙🌿BEAM Minerals to help with stress related depletion - this is your 2026 pro-health move!  Did you know that chronic stress can zap your energy and your minerals?  You FEEL better quickly, with this easy to take supplement - replenishing all lost minerals.  Give BEAM a try - beamminerals.com and use the code LOVELY for 20% off your first order! ✨Did you know that estrogen actually helps to protect our heart?  When estrogen starts to diminish as we head to menopause, we have more oxidative stress on our arteries.  Thankfully, MitoQ has a special anti-oxidant Mitoquinol that boosts our mitochondria and limits that stress.  You can check it out at MitoQ.com.  Use LOVELY10 for 10% off your first order.   Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause. How to work with Dr. Lovely: We get many requests for this info, so here it is!  First off, thank you for listening to the NYMM podcast.  It's because of your support, we can continue to dispense this information.❤️ Follow Dr. Lovely on IG and TikTok: @drfionalovely Follow the podcast on Facebook:  www.facebook.com/@notyourmothersmenopausepodcast Please sign up for our newsletter - Fiona's Friday Favourites!  This is where we make the first announcements, share course offerings, drop new episodes,  blog posts and the coveted 'Fiona's Favourites' column, etc.   drlovely.com You can also find some great resources there! Finally, a humble request:  If you love the podcast, please leave us a review!  It helps more people find useful info for a challenging time: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/not-your-mothers-menopause-with-dr-fiona-lovely/id1097326296  Please scroll to the bottom of the page to leave a review.  Thank you!  💕🤗 Partnerships by Category3 Media Group

    1h 38m

  5. APR 7

    EP. 213 - The Gut-Brain Connection Nobody Told You About with Tina Anderson

    If you have tried every diet, every supplement, and every stress management trick only to find yourself still battling bloating, brain fog, or unexplained anxiety, this conversation is for you. In this re-air of a listener-favorite episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely welcomes Tina Anderson, a former pharmaceutical insider who left the world of conventional medicine to build something different. After witnessing firsthand how the system prioritizes disease management over true health, Tina and her husband created a company rooted in a radical idea: real wellness starts in the gut. Tina and Dr. Lovely explore the often misunderstood connection between the microbiome and mental health, revealing how inflammation, leaky gut, and even joint pain can trace their roots back to digestive imbalances. They challenge the toxic "Stress Badge of Honour" that so many women wear, arguing that feeling peaceful is not a luxury but a biological necessity. The discussion covers how supporting gut health can build genuine resilience, improve mood, and offer new tools for managing the anxiety and depression that frequently accompany perimenopause and menopause—areas where conventional medicine has often fallen short. For anyone struggling with persistent digestive issues, chronic inflammation, or mental health challenges that won't budge, this episode offers a fresh, science-informed path forward rooted in the wisdom of the microbiome. You can find out more about Tina Anderson and Just Thrive on Instagram @justthrivehealth or their website justthrivehealth.com and if you use code LOVELY, you get 15% off! You can find the original episode and shownotes here: Probiotics, Immunity and Gut Health with Tina Anderson   Thank you to our sponsors for this episode: 🌵Stop tolerating menopause discomfort. If dryness and painful sex feel like your new normal, it's not just aging—it's estrogen loss. Velvet V, created by hormone expert Karen Martel, is a clean, prescription-free vaginal moisturizer packed with estriol and DHEA to restore moisture, thicken tissue, and improve sensation. Experience real relief and more confidence in just weeks. No doctor visit required! Go to midlifesolutions.org and use code LOVELY for 10% off your first order. Because glowing skin and great sex shouldn't be optional in midlife.  (only available for order to U.S.) 💙If you're noticing fine lines, wrinkles, or sagging skin — thanks menopause —ugh, me too. Menopause can deplete your skin's collagen, speeding up aging. But here's the game-changer: Vitali Skincare has built its entire line on the power of GHK-Cu copper peptides — a proven ingredient that signals your skin's stem cells to produce new, healthy collagen. Head to vitaliskincare.com and use the code LOVELY at checkout for 20% off.  Be sure to check out their Vita serum - zero age exosomes to really move the needle on your skin aging...in reverse!   Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause. How to work with Dr. Lovely: We get many requests for this info, so here it is!  First off, thank you for listening to the NYMM podcast.  It's because of your support, we can continue to dispense this information.❤️ Follow Dr. Lovely on IG and TikTok: @drfionalovely Follow the podcast on Facebook:  www.facebook.com/@notyourmothersmenopausepodcast Please sign up for our newsletter - Fiona's Friday Favourites!  This is where we make the first announcements, share course offerings, drop new episodes,  blog posts and the coveted 'Fiona's Favourites' column, etc.   drlovely.com You can also find some great resources there! Finally, a humble request:  If you love the podcast, please leave us a review!  It helps more people find useful info for a challenging time: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/not-your-mothers-menopause-with-dr-fiona-lovely/id1097326296  Please scroll to the bottom of the page to leave a review.  Thank you!  💕🤗 Partnerships by Category3 Media Group

    58 min

  6. MAR 31

    Ep. 212 - An Ovarian Cancer Journey of Self Advocacy with NP Tammy O'Rourke

    In this profoundly moving and eye-opening episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely welcomes back Dr. Tammy O'Rourke, a Nurse Practitioner with a PhD and a leading voice in hormone health. While their last conversation focused on advocating for patients, this time, Dr. O'Rourke shares a harrowing personal health journey that began with symptoms easily dismissed as menopausal—bloating, fatigue, and reflux. What followed was a terrifying navigation of a healthcare system that seemed designed to fail her, despite her own expertise. Dr. O'Rourke details the delays, the dismissals, and the bureaucratic barriers that turned a treatable condition into a stage 3C ovarian cancer diagnosis. Listeners will hear how her intuition, combined with the unwavering advocacy of her husband, led her to seek care in the United States for a specialized CRS HIPEC surgery—a life-saving procedure not readily accessible in Canada. This episode is a powerful testament to the importance of self-advocacy, highlighting the specific risks for women with a history of endometriosis and fibroids. Dr. O'Rourke emphasizes the critical need for women to never give up control of their hormone health, to trust their gut, and to pursue second opinions, even when the system pushes back. It's a story of survival, systemic failure, and the urgent call for better care for all women. In this episode, they talk about: The shocking reality of navigating a universal healthcare system during a cancer crisis How endometriosis and fibroids significantly increase the risk of ovarian cancer The crucial role of the CA-125 blood test and pelvic ultrasound in early detection The life-saving potential of CRS HIPEC surgery and why it's not widely available in Canada Tune in to hear how one of the country's leading hormone experts had to fight for her own life, and learn the steps you can take to ensure you don't get left behind. To listen to my first interview with Tammy, listen here. If you want to know more about Tammy, find her here: Website | Instagram | Linkedin | YouTube | Facebook Thank you to our sponsors for this episode: 🌵Stop tolerating menopause discomfort. If dryness and painful sex feel like your new normal, it's not just aging—it's estrogen loss. Velvet V, created by hormone expert Karen Martel, is a clean, prescription-free vaginal moisturizer packed with estriol and DHEA to restore moisture, thicken tissue, and improve sensation. Experience real relief and more confidence in just weeks. No doctor visit required!  Go to midlifesolutions.org and use code LOVELY for 10% off your first order. Because glowing skin and great sex shouldn't be optional in midlife. 🌱 Ready to level up your nutrition? Check out AG1 for nutritional insurance on busy days! Visit our partner page here, to discover the ultimate all-in-one nutritional supplement. Plus, our podcast subscribers score exclusive freebies! 💚   Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause. How to work with Dr. Lovely: We get many requests for this info, so here it is!  First off, thank you for listening to the NYMM podcast.  It's because of your support, we can continue to dispense this information.❤️ Follow Dr. Lovely on IG and TikTok: @drfionalovely Follow the podcast on Facebook:  www.facebook.com/@notyourmothersmenopausepodcast Please sign up for our newsletter - Fiona's Friday Favourites!  This is where we make the first announcements, share course offerings, drop new episodes,  blog posts and the coveted 'Fiona's Favourites' column, etc.   drlovely.com You can also find some great resources there! Finally, a humble request:  If you love the podcast, please leave us a review!  It helps more people find useful info for a challenging time: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/not-your-mothers-menopause-with-dr-fiona-lovely/id1097326296  Please scroll to the bottom of the page to leave a review.  Thank you!  💕🤗 Partnerships by Category3 Media Group

    1h 27m

  7. MAR 24

    EP. 211 - Menopausal Skin Concerns and Rescue with Debbi Barber

    In this eagerly anticipated return to the podcast, Dr. Fiona Lovely welcomes back skincare innovator, Debbi Barber, to share her experience treating our menopausal skin and give us her best tips to looking great, no matter your age. Their last conversation became one of the top three most downloaded episodes of last year, and this follow-up promises to be just as transformative. Debbi, who recently celebrated her 70th birthday, shares how a newfound sense of purpose led her from retirement into creating a brand that is redefining skin health. She opens up about her personal journey, including how she used her deep knowledge of peptides to support her recovery from major spinal surgery, demonstrating the powerful role these ingredients play in healing the body from the inside out and on the surface. Listeners will gain a clear understanding of why copper peptides are essential for maintaining collagen, elastin, and skin structure during menopause. Debbi explains the science behind her latest innovation, a revolutionary exosome serum called Vita, which she developed to address stem cell exhaustion—a hallmark of aging. Dr. Lovely shares her own experience with the product, noting how it dramatically improved the texture and firmness of her skin, particularly after weight loss. The conversation covers the gentle yet effective nature of clean skincare, the correct layering techniques for maximum results, and how exosomes work by delivering critical cellular signals to revitalize tired skin. Debbi also discusses the importance of taking care of the skin as the body's largest organ, especially during times of stress or illness. Finally, the conversation also touches on clean beauty standards, the connection between skin health and longevity, and the wisdom of embracing a gentler approach to self-care in midlife and beyond.   Thank you to our sponsors for this episode: 😕If you're noticing fine lines, wrinkles, or sagging skin — thanks menopause —ugh, me too. Menopause can deplete your skin's collagen, speeding up aging. But here's the game-changer: Vitali Skincare has built its entire line on the power of GHK-Cu copper peptides — a proven ingredient that signals your skin's stem cells to produce new, healthy collagen. Head to vitaliskincare.com and use the code LOVELY at checkout for 20% off.  Be sure to check out Vita - the powerful new exosome serum we discuss in this episode!  🧬 💙🌿BEAM Minerals to help with stress related depletion - this is your 2026 pro-health move!  Did you know that chronic stress can zap your energy and your minerals?  You FEEL better quickly, with this easy to take supplement - replenishing all lost minerals.  Give BEAM a try - beamminerals.com and use the code LOVELY for 20% off your first order! 💪Low energy and muscles feeling less strong?  Let me share a favourite  - Timeline's Longevity gummies, a breakthrough for healthy aging.  Using patented Mitopure, their products re-energize muscles and cells helping to slow down the aging process and boost mitochondria giving stronger muscles and more energy!  Check them out here using code LOVELY. ⚡️   Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause. How to work with Dr. Lovely: We get many requests for this info, so here it is!  First off, thank you for listening to the NYMM podcast.  It's because of your support, we can continue to dispense this information.❤️ Follow Dr. Lovely on IG and TikTok: @drfionalovely Follow the podcast on Facebook:  www.facebook.com/@notyourmothersmenopausepodcast Please sign up for our newsletter - Fiona's Friday Favourites!  This is where we make the first announcements, share course offerings, drop new episodes,  blog posts and the coveted 'Fiona's Favourites' column, etc.   drlovely.com You can also find some great resources there! Finally, a humble request:  If you love the podcast, please leave us a review!  It helps more people find useful info for a challenging time: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/not-your-mothers-menopause-with-dr-fiona-lovely/id1097326296  Please scroll to the bottom of the page to leave a review.  Thank you!  💕🤗 Partnerships by Category3 Media Group

    54 min

  8. MAR 17

    Ep. 210 - Weight Loss Medications for Menopause and Supporting Practices

    In this essential episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely tackles a massive "information vacuum" surrounding some of the most talked-about medications today. With women aged 50–64 now the primary users of GLP-1 and GIP medications, Dr. Lovely steps in to provide the critical nutritional and physiological guidance that is too often missing from the standard prescription process. She clarifies that for millions of women, these are not "vanity tools" but life-changing medicines for treating chronic diseases like obesity and metabolic dysfunction. Dr. Lovely breaks down the science behind semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound), explaining how they mimic natural hormones to regulate hunger and insulin. However, she warns that simply taking the medication without a support plan is "wishful thinking" that can lead to muscle loss and frailty. To help you thrive while on these medications, she introduces her Six Foundational Pillars of Support: Hydration: Why thirst signals disappear alongside appetite and why 2–3 liters of water daily (plus electrolytes) is your best defense against nausea and fatigue. Protein & Muscle Preservation: The non-negotiable need for high protein intake to prevent sarcopenia and the "trade-off" of metabolic health for physical frailty. Resistance Training: Why you must send a signal to your body to keep its muscle through simple, home-based bodyweight exercises or resistance bands. Fiber: Managing the common side effect of constipation by hitting a 25-gram daily target through food first. Nutrient Gaps: Why eating less means absorbing less, and how a "morning stack" of micronutrients and greens can bridge the gap. Mental & Emotional Support: Preparing for the "emotional surfacing" that happens when food is no longer available as a coping mechanism. This episode is a masterclass in health sovereignty, empowering you to move through the menopausal transition stronger and more resilient, rather than depleted.   Thank you to our sponsors for this episode: 🌱 Ready to level up your nutrition? Check out AG1 for nutritional insurance on busy days! Visit drinkag1.com to discover the ultimate all-in-one nutritional supplement. Plus, our podcast subscribers score exclusive freebies! 💚 ❤️Berkeley Life is a health brand that helps women feel vibrant by addressing the crucial role nitric oxide and circulation play in daily wellness, especially around menopause. If you're navigating perimenopause and want to support your cardiovascular health and your menopause transition proactively, Berkeley Life's Menopause and Heart Health support is designed exactly for this moment. You can learn more and explore their supplements at BerkeleyLife.com and get 20% off your first order (use code LOVELY) 🥩Protein struggles? Same, friend. But I found a game-changer—KION Aminos! This tasty, mix-in-your-water powder is packed with the essential aminos your body and brain need to feel amazing (the very substance your dietary protein provides your body!)  Since adding it to my daily routine, I've got more energy, laser focus, and just feel way more like myself. 😍⚡️ Wanna feel the magic too? Snag 20% off your order at getkion.com—you're gonna love it! 💃✨     Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause. How to work with Dr. Lovely: We get many requests for this info, so here it is!  First off, thank you for listening to the NYMM podcast.  It's because of your support, we can continue to dispense this information.❤️ Follow Dr. Lovely on IG and TikTok: @drfionalovely Follow the podcast on Facebook:  www.facebook.com/@notyourmothersmenopausepodcast Please sign up for our newsletter - Fiona's Friday Favourites!  This is where we make the first announcements, share course offerings, drop new episodes,  blog posts and the coveted 'Fiona's Favourites' column, etc.   drlovely.com You can also find some great resources there! Finally, a humble request:  If you love the podcast, please leave us a review!  It helps more people find useful info for a challenging time: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/not-your-mothers-menopause-with-dr-fiona-lovely/id1097326296  Please scroll to the bottom of the page to leave a review.  Thank you!  💕🤗 Partnerships by Category3 Media Group

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A weekly chat about women's health from an expert in the fields of restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. The podcast will feature patient stories, health advice and Dr.Lovely's own special take on mind, body and spiritual healing for women of all ages and stages. Find out more at drlovely.expert.

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