The Midlife Reboot: Women’s Health Help

Stacey Chillemi
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Science-first guidance on perimenopause, menopause, intimacy, and mental health—so women can thrive in midlife and beyond. Hosted by Lisa Urbanski, Board-certified nurse practitioner Helen Stearns, DNP, AGNP-BC, FNP-BC, MSCP, brings you candid, compassionate conversations about midlife and (peri)menopause In this series, you'll learn: What’s happening physiologicallyHow symptoms show up (hot flashes, sleep issues, brain fog, mood, libido)The real-world impact on relationshipsThe effect on intimacy, work, and overall functioning.Each episode unpacks evidence-based treatment options—from FDA-approved and bioidentical hormone therapy (HRT) to non-hormonal medications, sexual health care, supplements, and lifestyle levers (sleep, nutrition, strength training, stress). If you’ve been told to “just ride it out,” this show replaces guesswork with science, context, and practical next steps... so you feel seen, informed, and in control.

Episodes

  1. Jan 8

    Healthy Aging for Women: The 4 Pillars for Strength, Sleep, Hormones & Longevity

    Aging well isn’t about “anti-aging”... it’s about staying vibrant, strong, and independent for decades to come. In this episode, host Lisa Urbanski talks with Helen Stearns, DNP, about healthy aging for women, menopause mental health, and the daily habits that protect energy, mood, and longevity. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✨ The 4 pillars of healthy aging: exercise, nutrition, sleep, and recovery ✨ How strength training, cardio, and mobility support longevity and independence ✨ Nutrition basics for inflammation, hydration, and hormone support (including omega-3s) ✨ Why sleep changes in midlife—and simple ways to improve it ✨ How alcohol affects women differently as we age ✨ How boundaries and self-care protect mental health during menopause and life transitions ✨ When mood changes may be hormone-related—and how to get support 👉 Learn more or work with Helen: http://www.helenstearnsdnp.com/ 👉 Follow Helen on IG & FB: @helenstearnsdnp 👉 Connect on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/helenstearnsdnp

    36 min

  2. 12/18/2025

    Midlife Women’s Health: Hormones, Self-Advocacy, and Evidence-Based Care

    Midlife can feel like your body changed the rules overnight—but you’re not “falling apart.” You’re transitioning, and with the right support, you can feel steady again. Host Lisa Urbanski sits down with Helen Stearns, DNP, to talk endometriosis, perimenopause, and menopause—and why education, symptom tracking, self-advocacy, and evidence-based care matter. In this episode, you’ll learn: 🔥 Common perimenopause/menopause symptoms (sleep, mood, energy, and more) 🔥 How to track symptoms so you can get clearer answers and better care 🔥 Small daily habits that support sleep, vitality, and confidence 🔥 Why strength, movement, and bone health matter in midlife 🔥 How connection and community protect your wellbeing 🔥 When new or unusual symptoms should be evaluated by a trained provider 👉 Learn more or work with Helen: http://www.helenstearnsdnp.com/ 👉 Follow Helen on IG & FB: @helenstearnsdnp 👉 Connect on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/helenstearnsdnp

    43 min

  3. 11/27/2025

    Menopause Mastery: From Worn-Out to Unstoppable

    If you’re done feeling tired, foggy, and “past your prime,” this episode hands you the game plan to turn midlife into your power decade. Host Stacey Chillemi teams up with menopause expert Helen Stearns, DNP, to blow up the myths around hormones, menopause, and aging for good. You’ll learn: ✨ Mindset shifts that turn aging from decline into your competitive edge 🔥 Simple, evidence-based moves to crush hot flashes, sleep issues, and low energy 💪 How lifting heavy, walking daily, and dialing in fiber, water, and supplements rewires your results 🧠 How to talk to your provider about hormone and non-hormone options without getting brushed off 🚀 Helen’s favorite visibility + digital marketing plays to grow your own health brand or practice 👉 Learn more or work with Helen: http://www.helenstearnsdnp.com/ 👉 Follow Helen on IG & FB: @helenstearnsdnp 👉 Connect on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/helenstearnsdnp

    50 min

  4. 11/06/2025

    Menopause Symptoms Doctors Dismiss: Why You Shouldn’t

    If you’ve ever felt dismissed by a doctor about painful sex, leaking, or low desire... this episode is your permission to demand better care. In this powerful convo, host Lisa Urbanski and women’s sexual health expert Helen Stearns, DNP, break down the real reasons sex can hurt, why menopause wrecks your vagina and bladder, and what actually fixes it (hint: you don’t have to suffer). We talk quitting bad habits, building authority online, why in-person connections still win, and the simple treatments (like localized estradiol + pelvic floor therapy) that help women feel like themselves again. No shame, just solutions. 👉 Learn more or work with Helen: http://www.helenstearnsdnp.com/ 👉 Follow Helen on IG & FB: @helenstearnsdnp 👉 Connect on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/helenstearnsdnp

    35 min

  5. 10/23/2025

    Perimenopause: Stop the Spiral—Start Feeling Like You

    Feeling “off” and can’t explain it? That’s not “just you”—it’s perimenopause doing the most. In this fast, no-fluff conversation, host Lisa Urbanski sits down with Helen Stearns, DNP to decode the hormone rollercoaster—what’s normal, what’s not, and how to protect your energy, relationships, and confidence along the way. Hook: If you’ve been blaming willpower, start here—get the science, the strategies, and your sanity back. What you’ll learn (quick hits):Why fluctuating estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone can hijack mood, sleep, libido, and focusThe real talk on hormone tests (helpful? limited? when to use them)Brain fog, weight shifts, and energy dips—not character flaws, here’s whyRelationship reality checks: desire, comfort, communication, and supportLow-lift lifestyle upgrades (sleep, stress, movement, food) that actually helpSelf-awareness, boundaries, and finding a women’s tribe you can lean onWork with Helen or learn more: www.helenstearnsdnp.com Follow Helen: @helenstearnsdnp (IG & FB) • LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/helenstearnsdnp 👉 Learn more or work with Helen: http://www.helenstearnsdnp.com/ 👉 Follow Helen on IG & FB: @helenstearnsdnp 👉 Connect on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/helenstearnsdnp

    41 min

  6. 09/30/2025

    Hormone Havoc to Harmony: Midlife Relief Starts Here

    Hot flashes aren’t “in your head”... they’re in your hormones. Here’s how to calm the chaos, protect your bones, and feel like yourself again. Hosted by Lisa Urbanski, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Helen Stearns, DNP, breaks down what’s really happening in perimenopause (often starting late 30s/early 40s), why labs can look “normal” while you feel awful, and the evidence-based options that bring relief, without the runaround.  What you’ll learn: Perimenopause 101: Why hormones swing wildly for 4–10 years and how that drives rage, anxiety, insomnia, skin shifts, and midsection weight gainReal relief options: How personalized hormone therapy can help mood, sleep, and energy... and why timing and safety matterIntimacy & comfort: Treating vaginal dryness/pain (often safely, even for most breast cancer survivors) to restore desire and connectionStronger for life: Why strength training is “longevity medicine” (bone density, fall prevention, muscle power) and when to ask about a DEXA scanDaily foundations: Plant-diverse nutrition, sleep hygiene, stress resets, and the longevity boost of female friendshipsSelf-advocacy: How to find menopause-informed clinicians, vet advice online, and bring solid resources to your appointments First step after listening: Move your body today! Walk in nature, then create a cool, dark, screen-free wind-down for better sleep tonight. Explore more from Helen! Website: http://www.helenstearnsdnp.com/ Instagram & Facebook: @helenstearnsdnp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helenstearnsdnp 👉 Learn more or work with Helen: http://www.helenstearnsdnp.com/ 👉 Follow Helen on IG & FB: @helenstearnsdnp 👉 Connect on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/helenstearnsdnp

    52 min
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Science-first guidance on perimenopause, menopause, intimacy, and mental health—so women can thrive in midlife and beyond. Hosted by Lisa Urbanski, Board-certified nurse practitioner Helen Stearns, DNP, AGNP-BC, FNP-BC, MSCP, brings you candid, compassionate conversations about midlife and (peri)menopause In this series, you'll learn: What’s happening physiologicallyHow symptoms show up (hot flashes, sleep issues, brain fog, mood, libido)The real-world impact on relationshipsThe effect on intimacy, work, and overall functioning.Each episode unpacks evidence-based treatment options—from FDA-approved and bioidentical hormone therapy (HRT) to non-hormonal medications, sexual health care, supplements, and lifestyle levers (sleep, nutrition, strength training, stress). If you’ve been told to “just ride it out,” this show replaces guesswork with science, context, and practical next steps... so you feel seen, informed, and in control.

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