Oh! So No One Told You?

Sara Flamm and Liz Forman

A Hollywood producer and a Wellness Coach walk into menopause… Real talk on aging, identity, health, and WTF is even happening. Remember when you thought you had life figured out? Then menopause hit and suddenly you're Googling "Is this normal?" at 2am. Sara and Liz get real about everything women either glossed over or forgot to warn us about: hot flashes, brain fog, disappearing libidos, career shifts, and all the curveballs not mentioned. Oh! So no one told you? Yeah, we know. So... we're fixing that. Nobody prepared us for this journey either, so let's navigate it together.

Episodes

  1. Jun 5

    Are you aging on purpose or just going along for the ride?

    Sara and Liz get into hormone results, biological age testing, peptides, the scroll that is quietly making you okay with doing less, and why staying curious might be the most important thing you can do right now. Sara and Liz are finally both getting their numbers back and things are moving in the right direction. Sara's Function results are in with 124 biomarkers tested and only four out of range. Liz's estrogen and progesterone have doubled since switching to the patch and oral progesterone, her thyroid is suddenly functioning great, and she's starting a low dose compounded testosterone cream. They get into what these tests actually tell you, why your doctor probably isn't ordering them, and how to find discounts that make comprehensive testing actually accessible. They also get into BPC-157, what peptides actually are, shelf life and timing, and why that use by date matters more than you think. And then things go wonderfully sideways. Quicksand fears, sharks in pools, a surprise Galapagos story involving hammerhead sharks and a full panic attack, and the TikTok AI policy that is using your likeness without your knowledge or consent. The through line in all of it is something worth sitting with. The scroll is not just a distraction. It is actively making it easier to choose easy every single time. And as we get older that pull gets stronger. Staying curious, doing hard things, knowing your numbers, that is the fight. And it is worth fighting. Next episode: peptides, for real this time. And they are recording in person. Products and resources mentioned: Function Health (comprehensive biomarker testing) **Hone Health (hormone testing panel) honehealth.com Lugol's Iodine Solution (thyroid support) BPC-157 (peptide, compounding pharmacy, check your use by date) Viome (gut and health testing) Equinox member discount for Function Health **We make this podcast with descript.com. Interested in trying descript.com? click HERE and get a 50% discount for 2 months on the Creator plan Connect with us:ohtellmepodcast@gmail.com This podcast is for informational and personal experience purposes only. We are not medical professionals and nothing shared should be taken as medical advice. Please consult your doctor or a qualified healthcare provider before making any decisions about your health, medications, or treatment. Some topics discussed including peptides and compounded medications may not be FDA approved or may be prescribed off label. Always speak with a qualified healthcare provider about what is appropriate for your individual situation. **affiliate links

    1h 1m

  2. May 22

    Zero F's Given. Turns out that's a menopause thing.

    Sara and Liz are finally talking about one of the better kept secrets of menopause. The zero f's given shift. The moment you stop managing everyone else's feelings and start being okay with your own. It's real, it's liberating, and it turns out it happens to a lot of us. But this episode covers a lot of ground. Liz has been feeling off and is done waiting for her doctor to order the tests she's asking for. Sara is done with the scroll and has been quietly pulling back from social media in ways that are actually helping. They both get into the gratitude practice that works without the pressure, why getting outside is sometimes the only reset that cuts through a bad menopause mood, and how corporations quietly taking over everything from your vet to your grocery store is affecting all of us more than we realize. Oh, and there's an iPhone red light trick for middle of the night wake ups that you are going to want to know about. What we cover:The zero f's given shift and why it might be a gift. Perimenopause symptoms nobody recognized until years later. Taking hormone testing into your own hands. The gratitude flood practice. Resetting when the mood takes over. Corporate takeovers and what they cost us. Social media fasts and the scroll that eats your afternoon. The red light iPhone trick. Products and resources mentioned: (some of these are affiliate links) Hone Health (hormone testing panel) https://honehealth.com/ get a free month of basic membership: https://start.honehealth.com/hermes/landing?utm_source=user&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=7837E41B Bodyguard screen protector (red light blue light blocker) https://www.bodyguardz.com/ Crowd Health (health sharing alternative to insurance) Liz's referral code: https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/?referral_code=078O7C Function Health (mentioned, not fully researched yet) functionhealth.com Dr. Stacy Sims, women are not small men https://www.drstacysims.com/wansm iPhone red light trick: triple click the side button (may need to enable in accessibility settings) Connect with us:ohtellmepodcast@gmail.com This podcast is for informational and personal experience purposes only. We are not medical professionals and nothing shared should be taken as medical advice. Please consult your doctor or a qualified healthcare provider before making any decisions about your health, medications, or treatment. We've recorded this and all episodes on DESCRIPT. Wanna try DESCRIPT? here's our affiliate link: https://descript.cello.so/zlrIwDTNkkE Use this link to sign up and you'll receive 50% off for 2 months if you choose the Creator Monthly Plan

    52 min

  3. May 8

    Everything changes in menopause. Even the stuff you thought you had figured out... Duh!

    In this episode Sara and Liz get into sleep struggles, gym anxiety, how menopause has changed their workouts, and why lifting weights might be the most important thing you can do for your body right now. What we cover: Sleep during menopause and why wine isn't helping anyone anymoreSara tries Feals Wind Down gummies as a sleep and relaxation alternativePets in the bed, the eternal struggleGym anxiety, why it's real, why it happens to everyone, and how to push through itHow menopause changes your body's response to exerciseWhy strength training and lifting heavy matters more now than ever for bone densityHip pain, joint discomfort, and the fun surprises menopause brings to your bodyLiz's NASM recertification and her plans to work with perimenopausal and postmenopausal women on life and strength trainingSara's strength training progress and pushing past her comfort zone at the gymHome gyms vs going out, what works and what doesn'tMattresses, because hip pain at night is a whole thingProducts and resources mentioned: Feals Gummies (wind down and sleep) feals.comBig Fig Mattress bigfigmattress.com (Liz's new mattress, made in Ohio, firm support, highly recommends)NASM Certification nasm.orgConnect with us:ohtellmepodcast@gmail.com This podcast is for informational and personal experience purposes only. Don't get it twisted... we are not medical professionals and nothing shared should be taken as medical advice. Please consult your doctor or a qualified healthcare provider before making any decisions about your health, medications, or treatment.

    58 min

  4. Apr 10

    Surprise: You Will Have to Figure Out Your Hormones Yourself! At Least it Feels That Way.

    What happens when you’re doing everything (at least it feels that way)… and nothing is working? In this episode, Liz and Sara talk through what it actually looks like trying to navigate hormone health right now—shortages, conflicting information, and doctors who don’t have clear answers. We discuss HRT, GLP-1 medications, and what happens when things still don’t add up—like finding out hormone levels can be completely off despite following a prescribed plan. This isn’t a polished conversation. It’s real, it’s frustrating, and it’s the reality a lot of women are dealing with. If you’ve ever felt like something is off in your body but no one is connecting the dots—this one will hit. Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and personal experience purposes only. We are not medical professionals. Nothing shared in this episode should be taken as medical advice. Please consult your own doctor or qualified healthcare provider before making any decisions about your health, medications, or treatment. Some of the topics discussed, including peptides and compounded medications such as tirzepatide and semaglutide, may not be FDA-approved or may be prescribed off-label. Always speak with a qualified healthcare provider to understand what is appropriate and safe for your individual situation. Also, we do swear in this episode, but the content is not explicit. Proceed with caution depending on your ear sensitivity to language. ;) RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE (ADD LINKS) Platforms / Testing: Function HealthHone Health Medications / Topics (optional to link): Tirzepatide (GLP-1 / GIP)Semaglutide (GLP-1)Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)People: Dr. Andrew HubermanDr. Mark HymanPeptides Mentioned: BPC-157GHK-CuMOTS-c

    55 min

  5. Feb 13

    When A Substitute Postal Worker and Compounding Pharmacy Can Send You Spiraling... HRT Mishaps and Yet, Still Some Major Breakthroughs

    If something in your body suddenly feels off—and you can’t figure out why—this episode is for you. In this episode, Sara and Liz catch up on everything that’s changed since their last recording, including what happens when HRT goes wrong and how quickly things can spiral when your hormones are off. From a prescription being sent to the wrong address to finally finding the right doctor, they walk through the real-life ups and downs of trying to get this dialed in. They discuss: What happens when compounding pharmacies make mistakesHow to handle it when your HRT suddenly stops workingThe difference between patch vs. cream—and why it mattersFinding a provider who actually understands menopauseThey also get into: The impact of progesterone and how it can affect moodBerberine and its unexpected effectsVitamin D issues—even with sun exposureWhy they’ve both shifted toward heavier lifting and creatineAnd the ongoing process of learning, adjusting, and figuring it out in real timeThis episode is a reminder to pay attention when something feels off—and to trust yourself enough to make changes when needed. DISCLAIMER This podcast is for informational and personal experience purposes only. We are not medical professionals. Nothing shared in this episode should be taken as medical advice. Please consult your own doctor or qualified healthcare provider before making any decisions about your health, medications, or treatment. Links mentioned in this episode: Books and/or Links: "The Menopause Brain" by Lisa Mosconi"The XX Brain" by Lisa Mosconi"The Men's Guide to Menopause" by Tamsen Fadal Tamsen Fadal's Substack"Next Level" by Dr. Stacy Sims *No affiliate links in these book titles Supplements/Products Discussed: BerberineThorne CreatineSymbioticA CreatineRHO Creatine (brand Adam researched)NAD supplementsGlutathioneViome testingDoctors/Experts Discussed: Dr. Stacy SimsDr. Rhonda PatrickDr. Jack KruseDr. Andrew HubermanMedical MediumServices: Crowd Health (health share - includes Liz's affiliate code)WinonaMIDIHers/Mochi (GLP-1 services)Other: Tetragrammaton Rick Rubin's podcast (episode with Jack Kruse and Andrew Huberman) Part IContact us: ohtellmepodcast@gmail.com

    1h 2m

  6. Jan 16

    Tangents and Truth Bombs - The Real Cost of Women's Healthcare and So Much More

    If you’ve ever felt frustrated trying to navigate the healthcare system... this episode is for you. In this episode, Sara and Liz start with a real experience and quickly get into a bigger conversation about what it actually costs—financially and otherwise to get proper care. From confusing procedures to expensive specialists, they talk through why women’s healthcare often feels harder than it should be, and what they’re doing to work around it. They discuss: The gaps in communication around procedures and follow-up careThe rise of concierge medicine and out-of-pocket healthcareWhy navigating insurance can feel like its own full-time jobThey also get into: Gallbladder health and the risks of extreme dietingFinding alternatives to traditional insurance modelsThe role of AI as a tool vs. something to resistAnd yes… how a 400-pound antique stove fits into all of thisThis one goes in a few directions—but it all comes back to the same thing: figuring out how to take control of your health in a system that doesn’t make it easy. DISCLAIMER This podcast is for informational and personal experience purposes only. We are not medical professionals. Nothing shared in this episode should be taken as medical advice. Please consult your own doctor or qualified healthcare provider before making any decisions about your health, medications, or treatment.

    1 hr

  7. 12/12/2025

    The Insulin Resistance Connection - Why Menopause Changes Everything

    If your workouts aren’t working the way they used to—and your body feels harder to manage—this episode is for you. In this episode, Sara and Liz break down what insulin resistance actually is, why it becomes more common during menopause, and how declining estrogen changes the way your body processes food. They walk through the data, question the standard advice, and connect the dots between symptoms that often feel unrelated. They discuss: What insulin resistance means in plain EnglishWhy menopause changes blood sugar regulationHow estrogen impacts the way your body uses energyThey also get into: Why lifting weights can spike glucoseHow walking became a key tool for managing blood sugarWhy cardio may stop working the same way as you ageThe connection between stress, sleep, and blood sugarWhy Alzheimer’s is sometimes referred to as “Type 3 diabetes”This episode ties everything together—from sugar cravings to stubborn belly fat—and gives context to what’s actually happening in your body. This podcast is for informational and personal experience purposes only. We are not medical professionals. Nothing shared in this episode should be taken as medical advice. Please consult your own doctor or qualified healthcare provider before making any decisions about your health, medications, or treatment. ⚠️ DISCLAIMER This podcast is for informational and personal experience purposes only. We are not medical professionals. Nothing shared in this episode should be taken as medical advice. Please consult your own doctor or qualified healthcare provider before making any decisions about your health, medications, or treatment.

    53 min

  8. 11/28/2025

    But I Don't Eat Sugar - The Menopause Metabolism Mystery

    If you’re eating well and still not getting the results you expect—this episode is for you. In this episode, Sara and Liz talk through what happens when your body stops responding the way it used to—and why menopause may be a bigger factor than you realize. After seeing unexpected blood work results, they dig into what might actually be going on beneath the surface. They discuss: Why A1C levels can shift even when you’re eating “clean”How menopause changes the way your body processes food—including fruitWhy generic advice like “cut carbs” often misses the bigger pictureThey also get into: Continuous glucose monitors and what they reveal in real timeThe role of insulin resistance during menopauseWhy foods that once worked for you might not anymoreThe idea of eating seasonally and locally—and why it may matterThis episode is about rethinking what “healthy” means for your body now—and learning how to adjust instead of adding more restriction. This podcast is for informational and personal experience purposes only. We are not medical professionals. Nothing shared in this episode should be taken as medical advice. Please consult your own doctor or qualified healthcare provider before making any decisions about your health, medications, or treatment. DISCLAIMER. This podcast is for informational and personal experience purposes only. We are not medical professionals. Nothing shared in this episode should be taken as medical advice. Please consult your own doctor or qualified healthcare provider before making any decisions about your health, medications, or treatment.

    48 min

  9. 11/14/2025

    When It Feels Like Nothing Is Working - Our Journey Through HRT and Everything Else

    If you’ve tried multiple things and still feel like nothing is working—this episode is for you. In this episode, Liz and Sara talk through the reality of navigating hormone replacement therapy and supplements when there’s no clear path forward. From trying platforms like Winona and MIDI to experimenting with DHEA, berberine, ashwagandha, and more, they share what it actually looks like to test, adjust, and figure things out in real time. They get into: The experience of progesterone rage, chronic fatigue, and unexpected symptomsWhy doctors often don’t prepare you for what this actually feels likeHow different everyone’s menopause experience can be—even when following similar approachesThey also discuss the connection between dopamine and menopause symptoms, and how that may play a role in motivation, energy, and overall well-being. And yes… they’re still figuring out the audio. Stay with them—the conversation is worth it. This podcast is for informational and personal experience purposes only. We are not medical professionals. Nothing shared in this episode should be taken as medical advice. Please consult your own doctor or qualified healthcare provider before making any decisions about your health, medications, or treatment. DISCLAIMER This podcast is for informational and personal experience purposes only. We are not medical professionals. Nothing shared in this episode should be taken as medical advice. Please consult your own doctor or qualified healthcare provider before making any decisions about your health, medications, or treatment.

    43 min

  10. 09/24/2025

    "So This Is Happening" - Our Menopause Wake-Up Call

    If you’ve started noticing changes in your body and thought, “Wait… what is happening?”—this episode is for you. In this first episode, Liz and Sara talk about the moment it became clear that menopause wasn’t something anyone had actually prepared them for. They share the early signs, the confusion, and the realization that what they were experiencing wasn’t random; it was hormonal. From anxiety that didn’t feel like anxiety anymore to brain fog, hot flashes, and symptoms that were easy to dismiss, this conversation is about recognizing what’s really going on and why so many women feel caught off guard. They also get into: What doctors are (and aren’t) sayingThe gap in education around perimenopause and menopauseDifferent approaches to research, treatment, and figuring it outThis episode sets the foundation for everything ahead; real conversations about HRT, supplements, fitness, brain fog, and how to actually navigate this phase of life with more clarity. And yes… the audio isn’t perfect. We’re figuring that out too. This podcast is for informational and personal experience purposes only. We are not medical professionals. Nothing shared in this episode should be taken as medical advice. Please consult your own doctor or qualified healthcare provider before making any decisions about your health, medications, or treatment.

    38 min
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A Hollywood producer and a Wellness Coach walk into menopause… Real talk on aging, identity, health, and WTF is even happening. Remember when you thought you had life figured out? Then menopause hit and suddenly you're Googling "Is this normal?" at 2am. Sara and Liz get real about everything women either glossed over or forgot to warn us about: hot flashes, brain fog, disappearing libidos, career shifts, and all the curveballs not mentioned. Oh! So no one told you? Yeah, we know. So... we're fixing that. Nobody prepared us for this journey either, so let's navigate it together.

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    Sara Flamm and Liz Forman
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