Send us Fan Mail Perimenopause and menopause are some of the most transformative—and misunderstood—seasons of a woman’s life. Yet many women seeking help for symptoms like brain fog, irritability, low libido, weight gain, and fatigue are told their labs are “normal” or that what they’re experiencing is simply part of aging. In this episode of It’s Hertime, Cody Sanders sits down with Dana Culp, Doctor of Nursing Practice and Certified Menopause Expert, to talk about the growing menopause care gap—and why so many women feel dismissed by the medical system during midlife. Dana works with women navigating perimenopause and menopause every day in her clinics. What makes her approach unique is her commitment to truly individualized care. Instead of relying only on lab numbers or rigid treatment guidelines, she looks at the full picture of a woman’s physiology, lifestyle, stress load, and hormonal transitions. Together, Cody and Dana unpack why midlife symptoms are often misunderstood, how dismissal from healthcare providers impacts women emotionally, and what supportive care during this stage of life should actually look like. If you’ve ever felt unseen, unheard, or told to “just wait it out,” this conversation will help you understand what’s really happening in your body—and why you deserve better support. ⸻ In This Episode, We Discuss Why so many women feel dismissed by doctors during perimenopause and menopause Common symptoms women experience in midlife, including brain fog, mood changes, fatigue, and weight gain Why “normal labs” don’t always mean your hormones are balanced How hormonal fluctuations affect stress tolerance, resilience, and identity in midlife The emotional impact of being told your symptoms are “just aging” What individualized menopause care actually looks like When hormone therapy can help—and why hormones alone are not always the full solution The real drivers of low libido in midlife, including hormones, nervous system safety, and blood flow How women can rebuild trust with their bodies during the menopause transition Why midlife can become one of the most powerful seasons of a woman’s life Midlife is not the problem. The problem is a care model that often fails to see the whole woman. ⸻ Connect with Dana Culp Learn more about Dana’s work and clinics: https://ThrivemidlifeMed.com ⸻ Work With Cody Sanders If you’re navigating hormone shifts, metabolic changes, or feeling exhausted and inflamed in midlife, Cody’s CALM Body Reset program helps women restore energy, regulate their nervous system, and rebalance their hormones through personalized nutrition, lifestyle strategies, and lab interpretation. Learn more about working with Cody: DM: CALM Here ⸻ Mixhers Support for Women’s Hormonal Health Cody is also the co-founder of Mixhers, a women’s wellness company creating supplements designed to support hormone balance, metabolism, mood, and energy. E Did you learn something new today? Be sure to subscribe to this podcast and share this episode with all the girls you love. We would appreciate it if you'd also leave us a rating and review on iTunes. Want to join our Mixhers Girl community and keep this conversation going? We'd love to hear your thoughts, feelings and experiences! Join us HERE! Join Mixhers email list and be the first to have access to new products and be the girl in the know! Follow Cody Instagram: @codyjeansanders
