
Perimenopause and menopause hit active women differently. We have a different lifestyle and different goals. And we know our bodies. Whether you run and hike or do CrossFit and ski (or a little of everything!), you’ve had a way of eating and exercising that worked…until the menopause transition, when it all goes out the window as body composition changes, fatigue, body aches, sleepless nights, hot... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 322 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | FitnessHealth & FitnessMedicine | |||

It's been three years since Leka Fineman last joined the show — and in that time she won the CrossFit Games at 56, retired from competition, took up surfing for the first time in her 50s, started menopause hormone therapy (including testosterone), an... more
When people go on GLP-1 medications, part of the treatment plan is to encourage them to exercise. But what about all the already active–even athletic–women who are layering them onto serious training? That’s less clear…and far less researched. Perfor... more
Today's menopause conversation is dominated by hormone therapy, which leaves many women who can't use it feeling left out and worried about their current and future health and well-being. This week's guests, Drs. Rebecca Dunsmoor-Su and Amy Voedisch ... more
Anxiety, rage, depression, 3am wake-ups, fear that freezes you in your tracks — psychiatrist Dr. Allie Sharma joins us this week to explain why perimenopause is a real window of mental health risk. We unpack how shifting and declining estrogen and pr... more
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This was such an informative episode. I wish I had this information 10 years ago. I probably never would’ve been put on anxiety meds. I just hit menopause and getting on hrt now. I think life would have been easier if I knew this before.
super informative podcast for active women in (peri)menopause, with a different guest and topic every episode
Selene and her guests continue to beat the drum for women’s health, especially for menopausal women. A smart podcast.
I love that you guys get into the details and put the links to the papers in the show notes!!! The episodes on bone density and hormones are SO helpful!! Thank you!
Solid science to help you cope with perimenopause and menopause. I've learned a lot from this podcast and feel more empowered to get the care I deserve. Women supporting women FTW!
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This show centers on active women navigating perimenopause and menopause, focusing on how physiology changes alter training, recovery, and nutrition. Episodes frequently feature clinicians, researchers, and seasoned athletes who unpack practical strategies—from strength and bone health to gut health, sleep, and hormone therapy—so listeners can stay active and perform at their best. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on evidence-based guidance, real-world athlete experiences, and community-driven events that empower midlife women to pursue ambitious fitness goals without fear or shame.
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