Not Your Mother's Menopause with Dr. Fiona Lovely

Discussions on women's health, the peaceful passage of menopause, peri-menopause and hormonal balance for all women.
Not Your Mother's Menopause with Dr. Fiona Lovely

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. 4 DAYS AGO

    Ep. 149 - Art As Healer At Midlife with Creativity and Grief Coach Susie Stonefield

    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.   When Susie Stonefield emailed us and said "I make people cry with art supplies" we knew we had to follow up and ask questions!  Susie is a Creativity and Grief Coach, and teaches us how to art journal; using art supplies to help us express the feelings we cannot necessarily put words to.  Something she calls "the wordless heart".  Susie gives us permission to kindness, to compassion and to treat ourselves gently.   Grief is an obstruction, Susie teaches us.  And it prevents us from finding balance, and experiencing the lovely parts of life often.  We shared our own experiences in this conversation - grief, midlife, holding on tight to keep the wheels on the bus, like so many of you.  I know you will find yourself and sweet relief in this beautiful conversation, just like I did.   Susie created a gorgeous workbook for us, I loved playing with the exercises within.  🩷 You can download that workbook right here.  Find out more about Susie Stonefield on IG @creativity_midwife and her website (she hosts retreats in her NoCal art studio 🎨):  unfoldart.com. Thank you to our sponsors for this episode: 💙Just Thrive probiotics and Just Calm Probiotics are like nothing you have tried before!  Clinically proven to affect gut health for the better - keeping you calm and building resilience!  You can find out more about the Just Calm and Just Thrive Probiotic and Antioxidant here.  You can take 20% off your order of these probiotics with the code LOVELY.  🧬 🥬Have you tried AG1?  Please visit our product partner page: drinkAG1.com/fionalovely for the BEST all-in-one nutritional supplement out there (and where podcast subscribers get cool free stuff!) 💚   Ways to work with Dr. Lovely: We get many requests for this info, so here it is!  Thank you for listening to the podcast.  ❤️ Join our community - The Gathering.  In this interactive group, you will find support, information, video outtakes, sharing of new research, and so much more.  Dr. Lovely will be bringing in guests, sharing the videos from the podcast recordings and answering questions in the group.  We are so excited to welcome you!   Join us here. Follow Dr. Lovely on IG and tiktok: @drfionalovely Follow the podcast on Facebook:  www.facebook.com/@notyourmothersmenopausepodcast There are resources available on our website:  www.drlovely.com Please sign up for our newsletter - Fiona's Friday Favourites!  This is where we make the first announcements, share course offerings or group coaching, drop new episodes,  etc.   drlovely.com   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!  💕🤗

    1h 18m
  2. DEC 10

    Ep. 148 - Perimenopause Left You Depleted? Minerals and Mitochondria with Caroline Alan

    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.   Today I am joined by Caroline Alan, Mineral Enthusiast and passionate advocate for healthy humans!  Caroline brings her excitement and deep knowledge of cellular function and the fuel required to feel good to the show.  We talk about minerals, mitochondria, chronic health issues, and much more.  And specifically, how women get mineral depleted and how we can rectify this.  If you have ever wanted to know what all the fuss was about glyphosate, Caroline breaks it down in a way that will leave you shocked and wondering how something like this can be approved for mass market.   Our bodies don't make minerals, so we have to consume them via our diet.  But can we actually absorb them if our gut health isn't great?  On top of that, our food often arrives to our table depleted itself!  How do we correct all of this?  Listen in as Caroline tells all.   You can find out more about Caroline Alan on the BEAM website. and on Instagram @themineralgeek.  (Use the code LOVELY at checkout for 20% off your order! 💚💙)   Thank you to our sponsors for this episode: 🌱🍄‍🟫BiOptimizers supplements are best-in-class!  I love the Masszymes which contain full spectrum enzymes for digesting proteins, sugars, fibre and fats.  No more bloating!  More fuel, less digestive stress means I have more resources for a clear mind, an energetic body and better sleep.  Time to stock up while the Black Friday deal is on - MassZymes, Mushroom Breakthrough and Magnesium Breakthrough are my favourites!  Use the code LOVELY for your discount and free stuff!   💛 Getting enough protein for optimal health can be a challenge.  If you struggle to get enough protein daily, have you tried KION Aminos?  This will help your body and brain get the building blocks of protein that they crave.  It's an easy to take powder that tastes good!  If you wish to try KION Aminos, please visit: getkion.com/lovely for 20% off your order.  I LOVE this product and am amazed at how different I feel now that my brain and body are getting the amino acid building blocks I need for great health! 😊💪   Ways to work with Dr. Lovely: We get many requests for this info, so here it is!  Thank you for listening to the podcast.  ❤️ Join our community - The Gathering.  In this interactive group, you will find support, information, video outtakes, sharing of new research, and so much more.  Dr. Lovely will be bringing in guests, sharing the videos from the podcast recordings and answering questions in the group.  We are so excited to welcome you!   Join us here. Follow Dr. Lovely on IG and tiktok: @drfionalovely Follow the podcast on Facebook:  www.facebook.com/@notyourmothersmenopausepodcast There are resources available on our website:  www.drlovely.com Please sign up for our newsletter - Fiona's Friday Favourites!  This is where we make the first announcements, share course offerings or group coaching, drop new episodes,  etc.   drlovely.com 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!  💕🤗

    1h 13m
  3. DEC 3

    Ep. 147 - Turning Aging On Its Head with Zora Benhamou

    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.   Zora Benhamou is a Super-Ager.  Until this conversation, I didn't know what that was!  Zora is a Gerontologist, menopause educator and biohacker dedicated to challenging our societal thoughts around menopause and aging.  In this lively conversation, we learn how to age well, the social factors that make us healthly and long living.  Who knew that our social connections would be the best predictor of aging well? Zora brings us the european menopause perspective and we discuss the needs of menopausal women in different cultures.  All is not the same, it seems!  Zora loves to interview women she meets and shares on her podcast, her Instagram and in her health programs.   You can find out more about Zora Behamou on her website - hackmyage.com.  Follow Zora and her stories of women on their menopause journey on Instagram here.   Thank you to our sponsors for this episode: 🥬Have you tried AG1?  Please visit our product partner page: drinkAG1.com/fionalovely for the BEST all-in-one nutritional supplement out there (and where podcast subscribers get cool free stuff!) 💚 💧I’ve been using the bioidentical hormone creams from Hormone Solutions by Karen Martel, and they are fantastic!   They’re clean, over-the-counter, and they contain USP grade hormones, which means they’re high-quality and effective without any harmful ingredients. The Estro2 Rejuvenation cream can be used as a face and neck cream to boost collagen, smooth texture and reduce fine lines.  The ProgestCalm at bedtime can help with calm and restful sleep.  I 💜 these creams! Use the code LOVELY for 10% off your order.  30 day money back guarantee and you can grab them right here.   Ways to work with Dr. Lovely: We get many requests for this info, so here it is!  Thank you for listening to the podcast.  ❤️ Join our community - The Gathering.  In this interactive group, you will find support, information, video outtakes, sharing of new research, and so much more.  Dr. Lovely will be bringing in guests, sharing the videos from the podcast recordings and answering questions in the group.  We are so excited to welcome you!   Join us here. Follow Dr. Lovely on IG and tiktok: @drfionalovely Follow the podcast on Facebook:  www.facebook.com/@notyourmothersmenopausepodcast There are resources available on our website:  www.drlovely.com Please sign up for our newsletter - Fiona's Friday Favourites!  This is where we make the first announcements, share course offerings or group coaching, drop new episodes,  etc.   drlovely.com 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!  💕🤗

    1h 3m
  4. NOV 26

    Ep. 146 - Dr. Susan Hardwick-Smith talks Testosterone HRT

    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.   A very timely topic on the show today - women and tesosterone therapy at menopause.  Not just a hormone for the guys, testosterone is a crucial part of the HRT picture for women.  When we are cycling, we make a huge amount of testosterone, but we don't hear about that as much as we hear about estrogen and progesterone.   I am speaking with Dr. Susan Hardwick-Smith - a gynecologist with a specialty practice in menopause care in Houston, Texas.    She is a certified menopause practitioner and the Founder of the Complete Midlife Wellness Center.  She is also a podcaster, author and triathlete.   Testosterone therapy is helpful for bone and muscle health, moods and mental health and sexual health for men and women!   There is some controversy with this topic as the FDA doesn't yet have an approved for women testosterone product!  It's not just a male hormone.   Listen in to learn all about this helpful hormone for women in the menopause transition.   You can find out more about Dr. Susan Hardwick-Smith on her website and on Instagram @completemidlifewellness.   Thank you to our sponsors for this episode: 🌱🍄‍🟫BiOptimizers supplements are best-in-class!  I love the Masszymes which contain full spectrum enzymes for digesting proteins, sugars, fibre and fats.  No more bloating!  More fuel, less digestive stress means I have more resources for a clear mind, an energetic body and better sleep.  Time to stock up while the Black Friday deal is on - MassZymes, Mushroom Breakthrough and Magnesium Breakthrough are my favourites!  Use the code LOVELY for your discount and free stuff! 💙Just Thrive probiotics and Just Calm Probiotics are like nothing you have tried before!  Clinically proven to affect gut health for the better - keeping you calm and building resilience!  You can find out more about the Just Calm and Just Thrive Probiotic and Antioxidant here.  You can take 20% off your order of these probiotics with the code LOVELY.  🧬 Ways to work with Dr. Lovely: We get many requests for this info, so here it is!  Thank you for listening to the podcast.  ❤️ Join our community - The Gathering.  In this interactive group, you will find support, information, video outtakes, sharing of new research, and so much more.  Dr. Lovely will be bringing in guests, sharing the videos from the podcast recordings and answering questions in the group.  We are so excited to welcome you!   Join us here. Follow Dr. Lovely on IG and tiktok: @drfionalovely Follow the podcast on Facebook:  www.facebook.com/@notyourmothersmenopausepodcast There are resources available on our website:  www.drlovely.com Please sign up for our newsletter - Fiona's Friday Favourites!  This is where we make the first announcements, share course offerings or group coaching, drop new episodes,  etc.   drlovely.com 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!  💕🤗

    1h 6m
  5. Ep. 145 - Remembering to Play with the Comic Coach, Em Stroud

    NOV 19

    Ep. 145 - Remembering to Play with the Comic Coach, Em Stroud

    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.   Please join us for this lighthearted and fun conversation with The Comic Coach, Em Stroud.  Em is Leadership and Business Coach, a podcaster, an author, and a theatre and comedy show performer who is premiering her one woman show in London's West End in December of 2024 before a UK tour in 2025.  Em and I spoke about the importance of play and fun.  We forget how to play as adults, but Em shares a story of her son and his reminders to play daily were a wake up call for her.    This is one of my favourite conversations of the year!  I learned so much about myself and my methods of play through the eyes of Em (and her swell play permissions!)  Tune in to learn about that for yourself.  How DO you play?  Em shares the 12 ways we play as humans and how you can find freedom and recognition in how you already play (even if you don't think you do!). Wise, funny and full of useful info, you will enjoy this episode as much as I did.  🩵 You can find out more about Em Stroud on her website - emstroud.com.  Follow Em on Instagram here. Thank you to our sponsors for this episode: 🧟‍♀️Did you know you accumulate Zombie Cells as you age, zapping you of energy and nutrients, making you feel old and tired?  Qualia Senolytic is a clinically tested formula to help your body eliminate the Zombie Cells.  Try Qualia Senolytic and feel YEARS younger - it can literally transform how you age!  Go to qualialife.com/lovely and use the promo code LOVELY for 15% off. 🤸🏽‍♂️ Look for great Black Friday offers this week from Qualia!   💧I’ve been using the bioidentical hormone creams from Hormone Solutions by Karen Martel, and they are fantastic!   They’re clean, over-the-counter, and they contain USP grade hormones, which means they’re high-quality and effective without any harmful ingredients. The Estro2 Rejuvenation cream can be used as a face and neck cream to boost collagen, smooth texture and reduce fine lines.  The ProgestCalm at bedtime can help with calm and restful sleep.  I 💜 these creams! Use the code LOVELY for 10% off your order.  30 day money back guarantee and you can grab them right here.   Ways to work with Dr. Lovely: We get many requests for this info, so here it is!  Thank you for listening to the podcast.  ❤️ Join our community - The Gathering.  In this interactive group, you will find support, information, video outtakes, sharing of new research, and so much more.  Dr. Lovely will be bringing in guests, sharing the videos from the podcast recordings and answering questions in the group.  We are so excited to welcome you!   Join us here. Follow Dr. Lovely on IG and tiktok: @drfionalovely Follow the podcast on Facebook:  www.facebook.com/@notyourmothersmenopausepodcast There are resources available on our website:  www.drlovely.com Please sign up for our newsletter - Fiona's Friday Favourites!  This is where we make the first announcements, share course offerings or group coaching, drop new episodes,  etc.   drlovely.com 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!  💕🤗

    1h 6m
  6. NOV 12

    Ep. 144 - Timing of HRT with Karen Martel

    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.   In today's chat, I welcome back Karen Martel of the Hormone Solutions Podcast and we have a chat about the most contemporary topics around HRT.  When to start (or stop), what to take (estrogen, progesterone and testosterone for all?), and how best to deliver it (cream, patch, pill, ring, etc.)   There is something for every woman in this episode!   You can find out more about Karen Martel's awesome hormone creams here.  Use the code LOVELY for 10% off.   You can find out more about Karen Martel on her website and on Instagram @karenmartelhormones.   Thank you to our sponsors for this episode: 🌱🍄‍🟫BiOptimizers supplements are best-in-class!  I love the Masszymes which contain full spectrum enzymes for digesting proteins, sugars, fibre and fats.  No more bloating!  More fuel, less digestive stress means I have more resources for a clear mind, an energetic body and better sleep.  Time to stock up while the Black Friday deal is on - MassZymes, Mushroom Breakthrough and Magnesium Breakthrough are my favourites!  Use the code LOVELY for your discount and free stuff! 💙Just Thrive probiotics and Just Calm Probiotics are like nothing you have tried before!  Clinically proven to affect gut health for the better - keeping you calm and building resilience!  You can find out more about the Just Calm and Just Thrive Probiotic and Antioxidant here.  You can take 20% off your order of these probiotics with the code LOVELY.  🧬 Ways to work with Dr. Lovely: We get many requests for this info, so here it is!  Thank you for listening to the podcast.  ❤️ Join our community - The Gathering.  In this interactive group, you will find support, information, video outtakes, sharing of new research, and so much more.  Dr. Lovely will be bringing in guests, sharing the videos from the podcast recordings and answering questions in the group.  We are so excited to welcome you!   Join us here. Follow Dr. Lovely on IG and tiktok: @drfionalovely Follow the podcast on Facebook:  www.facebook.com/@notyourmothersmenopausepodcast There are resources available on our website:  www.drlovely.com Please sign up for our newsletter - Fiona's Friday Favourites!  This is where we make the first announcements, share course offerings or group coaching, drop new episodes,  etc.   drlovely.com 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!  💕🤗

    1h 27m
  7. NOV 5

    Ep 143 - Mast Cell Activation and Histamine with Dr. Meg Mill

    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.   Today, Dr. Lovely welcomes Dr. Meg Mill back to the show to discuss a very contemporary health concern - mast cell activation and the role of histamine and histamine intolerance.  Whether you are a headache sufferer, have experience long haul symptoms from covid infection or shots, have questionable gut health or have mysterious symptoms that no one seems to help with, you will want to listen in.   If you are the person who feels like you have a reaction to EVERYTHING (including water), this episode is for you! Want Dr Meg's histamine guide - she references it in the show?  Please visit histamine guide here.  You can find out more about Dr Meg Mill at her website and on IG @drmegmill Thank you to our sponsors for this episode: 🥬Have you tried AG1?  Please visit our product partner page: drinkAG1.com/fionalovely for the BEST all-in-one nutritional supplement out there (and where podcast subscribers get cool free stuff!) 💚 🌬️🩵🪟Did you catch episode 142 with Mike Feldstein at Jasper.co?  In case you missed it, JASPR indoor air filter is $400 off for listeners of the show until November 11, 2024 using the code LOVELY.  If you catch the show after 11/11/24, the code LOVELY will get you 10%!  I love my JASPR! 🌲 🧟‍♀️Did you know you accumulate Zombie Cells as you age, zapping you of energy and nutrients, making you feel old and tired?  Qualia Senolytic is a clinically tested formula to help your body eliminate the Zombie Cells.  Try Qualia Senolytic and feel YEARS younger - it can literally transform how you age!  Go to qualialife.com/lovely and use the promo code LOVELY for 15% off. 🤸🏽‍♂️ Ways to work with Dr. Lovely: We get many requests for this info, so here it is!  Thank you for listening to the podcast.  ❤️ Join our community - The Gathering.  In this interactive group, you will find support, information, video outtakes, sharing of new research, and so much more.  Dr. Lovely will be bringing in guests, sharing the videos from the podcast recordings and answering questions in the group.  We are so excited to welcome you!   Join us here. Follow Dr. Lovely on IG and tiktok: @drfionalovely Follow the podcast on Facebook:  www.facebook.com/@notyourmothersmenopausepodcast There are resources available on our website:  www.drlovely.com Please sign up for our newsletter - Fiona's Friday Favourites!  This is where we make the first announcements, share course offerings or group coaching, drop new episodes,  etc.   drlovely.com 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!  💕🤗

    1h 2m
  8. OCT 29

    Ep. 142 - What Does Clean Air Have To Do With Your Sleep with Mike Feldstein

    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.   Cooking, wildfire smoke, pollution, fragrance and mold.  Things I didn't think would ever be discussed much on the NYMM podcast, but in doing the research for this interview with Mike Feldstein, I realized, I have been remiss by not discussing the effects of these things on our overall health.  Addressing these things in our home environment can make massive change when we don't feel great.   Mike Feldstein is an Air Quality expert and has decades of experience working in restoration and remediation.  He brings this expertise to the table along with some very interesting stories.  In a study that JASPR did recently, monitoring the group of 125 people with sleep trackers, he found that when the bedroom air was clean and filtered, the participants fell asleep quicker, had 18% deeper sleep and 25% more sleep.  Mike calls clean air "sleep fuel" and he is onto something there.  Listen in to this fascinating conversation to learn more to get better sleep and optimize your health! You can find out more about Mike Feldstein and JASPR @jasprco and at Jasper.co.  In case you missed it, JASPR is $400 off for listeners of the show until November 11, 2024 using the code LOVELY.  If you catch the show after 11/11/24, the code LOVELY will get you 10%!  Thanks Mike (I love my JASPR!)  Thank you to our sponsors for this episode: 💙Just Thrive probiotics and Just Calm Probiotics are like nothing you have tried before!  Clinically proven to affect gut health for the better - keeping you calm and building resilience!  You can find out more about the Just Calm and Just Thrive Probiotic and Antioxidant here.  You can take 20% off your order of these probiotics with the code LOVELY.  🧬 Ways to work with Dr. Lovely: We get many requests for this info, so here it is!  Thank you for listening to the podcast.  ❤️ Join our community - The Gathering.  In this interactive group, you will find support, information, video outtakes, sharing of new research, and so much more.  Dr. Lovely will be bringing in guests, sharing the videos from the podcast recordings and answering questions in the group.  We are so excited to welcome you!   Join us here. Follow Dr. Lovely on IG and tiktok: @drfionalovely Follow the podcast on Facebook:  www.facebook.com/@notyourmothersmenopausepodcast There are resources available on our website:  www.drlovely.com Please sign up for our newsletter - Fiona's Friday Favourites!  This is where we make the first announcements, share course offerings or group coaching, drop new episodes,  etc.   drlovely.com 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!  💕🤗

    1h 2m
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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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