Vibrant Menopause Podcast Heather Awad, MD

Exercise is the gift that keeps on giving, especially in the midlife transition that we all go through. From weight loss, to overall health, to menopause health, the benefits of starting and maintaining an exercise routine show up in all aspects of our lives and keep us happy and vibrant long into the future. So in this episode of the Vibrant Menopause Podcast, I share what I think are the benefits of exercise that can most profoundly touch the lives of women in menopause and midlife. We...

Did you ever wonder why some long-term relationships stay hot, and some become more like friends or roommates? Did you ever think that once the kids were out and you had more energy that you would have more passionate time with your partner, but it just isn’t going that way? Well, my guest today on the Vibrant Menopause Podcast is here to talk about midlife intimacy for high performance couples.A physician coach and Intimate Marriage Expert, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell is the best-selli...

Have you ever tried intermittent fasting, lost a few pounds, but then seemingly got stuck on a weight plateau? If you have, don't worry, this story is incredibly common and it usually stems from one thing: we forget to keep the "intermittent" in "intermittent fasting. What I mean by this is that as humans we have a tendency to fall into behavioral patterns, and in turn, our bodies adopt a new homeostasis to accommodate the changes. It's all in the name of keeping us alive!So when somebod...

Did you know that rates of uterine cancer are rising? Odds are that most listeners haven't heard this, which comes as no surprise considering this topic hasn't been covered nearly enough in popular medical news. So in this week's episode of the Vibrant Menopause Podcast, we're going to be covering everything that uterine-bearing folks should know in order to stay healthy, happy, and vibrant!To help me out, I'm joined by my friend, colleague, business owner, and board-certified OBGYN, Dr....

Intermittent fasting is a powerful tool for weight loss or general health, but it can be daunting, especially if you've never done it before!This week on the Vibrant Menopause Podcast we're back with an episode that's short, sweet, and will set you up for success if you have intermittent fasting on the brain. I share three things that I do, and that I think would help everybody in preparation for their fasts. The three tips that I share will get you in the right mindset, prime you for remarka...

Ready for the 2024 hormone replacement therapy (HRT) update?My guest today is Dr. Carolyn Moyers, a Board Certified OBGYN who is Menopause Society Certified, and we are talking all things HRT. We'll answer...How late can you start?How long can you stay on it? (spoiler alert—I plan to die with my estrogen patch on my lower abdomen)Can you use hormones if you've had breast or ovarian cancer? (generally no, but there may be some risk/benefit analysis to look at)Is vaginal estrogen for every...