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Everyday Wellness: Midlife Hormones, Menopause, and Science for Women 35+

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Everyday Wellness: Midlife Hormones, Menopause, and Science for Women 35+
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  • Everyday Wellness: Midlife Hormones, Menopause, and Science for Women 35+

    Ep. 581 "Hack Your Vagus Nerve” – Simple Daytime Rituals To End 3:00 AM Wake-Ups

    16/04/2026 | 15min
    Welcome to this week’s Midlife Minute episode.

    Today, I answer a question from a 55-year-old postmenopausal woman on HRT who still wakes up multiple times at night. I also explore the factors that tend to affect women’s sleep in midlife and offer practical strategies for better sleep.

    IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:


    How sleep apnea shows up differently in women than it does in men


    Why being constantly sympathetic dominant may interfere with your sleep


    How not eating enough protein, healthy carbohydrates, fiber, and healthy fats can spike your cortisol overnight


    How drops in progesterone and changes in estrogen can impact GABA and glutamate


    The importance of doing vagal exercise during the day and gearing down before bed 


    Some simple vagus nerve practices to support relaxation


    How alterations in progesterone and estrogen impact neurotransmitters


    My favorite supplement for supporting sleep, and adaptogenic herbs that buffer cortisol

    Connect with Cynthia Thurlow  


    Follow on X, Instagram & LinkedIn


    Check out Cynthia’s website


    Submit your questions to [email protected]


    Join other like-minded women in a supportive, nurturing community: The Midlife Pause/Cynthia Thurlow 


    Cynthia’s Menopause Gut Book is on presale now!


    Cynthia’s Intermittent Fasting Transformation Book


    The Midlife Pause Supplement Line

    Links:

    1. Sleep and sleep disorders in the menopausal transition (Research Link)

    2. The Sleep Goddess Reveals the Truth About Sleep, Menopause & Hidden Sleep Disorders | A. Matsumura (YouTube) 

    3. Pulsetto (Affiliate link): Discount code: CYNTHIA
  • Everyday Wellness: Midlife Hormones, Menopause, and Science for Women 35+

    Ep. 580 Why Women’s Heart Disease Skyrockets After 40 – The Shocking Truth About Hormones, Toxins & Testing with Dr. Christopher Davis | Menopause & Heart Disease

    15/04/2026 | 58min
    Today, I am honored to welcome Dr. Christopher Davis, a triple-board-certified physician in internal medicine, cardiology, and interventional cardiology, as well as a specialist in functional and regenerative medicine. He is also the Chief Cardiologist at Humann, a science-backed, plant-based heart health supplements company. 

    In our discussion, Dr Davis and I explore why women’s risk for heart disease accelerates after 40, how women’s physiology and anatomy make them more prone to small vessel disease, the challenges of our current medical model, and the impact of toxins. Dr. Davis shares the labs and imaging modalities he prefers, and highlights the need for personalized medicine. We examine cardiomyopathies in women, where takotsubo or broken heart syndrome originates, and how declining nitric oxide production during perimenopause and menopause affects vascular health. We also cover research on GLP-1s and their impact, the significance of nitric oxide production, the importance of endothelial health, and the glycocalyx.

    Today’s discussion is a must-listen for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of women’s heart health in middle age.

    IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:


    Why women’s heart disease risk accelerates after 40


    How toxins and xenoestrogens contribute to vascular stress and metabolic disruption


    What advanced labs and imaging can reveal beyond traditional testing


    Why women’s unique physiology makes them more vulnerable to small vessel disease


    How the glycocalyx and endothelial health protect the heart and circulation


    Why personalized medicine is essential


    Why cardiomyopathies like takotsubo are seen more frequently in women


    How nitric oxide production impacts vascular flexibility and overall cardiac health


    What research shows about the benefits of GLP-1s, beyond weight loss


    The value of the Goldilocks approach to supplements in personalized patient care

    Bio: Christopher Davis, MD, FACC

    Dr. Christopher Davis is triple board-certified in internal medicine, cardiology, and interventional cardiology and is a specialist in functional medicine, bioidentical hormone replacement, and regenerative medicine. He is the Chief Cardiologist at Humann, a science-backed, plant-based heart health supplements company. Dr.Davis has been honored as one of America’s “Top Doctors” by Castle Connolly Medical and has received the distinguished title of Top Doctor by U.S. News and World Report and Sarasota Magazine.

    Connect with Cynthia Thurlow  


    Follow on X, Instagram & LinkedIn


    Check out Cynthia’s website


    Submit your questions to [email protected]


    Join other like-minded women in a supportive, nurturing community (The Midlife Pause/Cynthia Thurlow) 


    Cynthia’s Menopause Gut Book is on presale now!


    Cynthia’s Intermittent Fasting Transformation Book


    The Midlife Pause supplement line

    Connect with Dr. Christopher Davis


    Reveal Vitality


    On Instagram
  • Everyday Wellness: Midlife Hormones, Menopause, and Science for Women 35+

    BONUS: “Why Am I So Tired?” – How to Restore Your Cellular Energy and Fight Midlife Fatigue with Baran Dilaver | Menopause, Perimenopause & Longevity

    13/04/2026 | 49min
    We’re excited to share another episode in our podcast series featuring heavily vetted companies.

    Today, I’m delighted to connect with Baran Dilaver. Baran is an entrepreneur, creator, and accomplished executive, and also the co-founder of Wonderfeel Biosciences, a longevity-focused bioscience company that pioneers cellular health innovations through its patented NAD products. (You will likely remember the dynamic interview I did last year with Dr. Andrew Salzman, the MD and Chief Medical Officer of Wonderfeel.)

    In today’s conversation, Baran and I explore the science of cellular energy and its wide-ranging benefits. We cover the physiology of NAD and other nutraceuticals, the key markers of inflammation, and the precursors in Wonderfeel’s formulas that enhance absorption and assimilation. We discuss how NAD and creatine monohydrate each fuel cellular energy, their powerful synergistic effects, and the NAD-creatine combination as a powerful midlife stack. We also get into brain fog, mood, and stress resilience, along with the FDA’s clarification on NMN and other nutraceuticals, and why NAD injections and IV NAD may fall short compared to oral precursors like NMN and NR. I also share my experience trying Wonderfeel’s newest product, Choco Creatine.

    You won’t miss this in-depth conversation with Baran Dilaver of Wonderfeel, as he shares his expert perspective on NAD and creatine monohydrate supplementation.

    IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:


    What recent research from Harvard and MIT has shown about the benefits of increasing NAD levels


    Why NAD is so essential


    Baran describes how reduced NAD affects each organ differently


    How inflammation becomes a key signal of declining NAD levels


    Why precursors like NMN and NR are necessary for increasing intracellular NAD levels


    What led Baran to explore how to make NAD compounds more accessible to consumers?


    How NAD and creatine work synergistically to improve brain and gut functioning


    How compromised gut integrity drains our energy and forces the body into “overdrive.”


    Baran outlines the complexities of product development


    Why ingredients like resveratrol and hydroxytyrosol are included in the Wonderfuel NAD formula

    Bio: Baran Dilaver

    Baran is an entrepreneur, creator, and an accomplished executive. He is the Co-founder of Wonderfeel Biosciences, a longevity-focused biosciences company that pioneers cellular health innovations through its patented NAD products. Previously, he led numerous start-ups successfully, served as CEO and COO at public and private companies, where he collaborated with top scientists, visionaries, and medical experts, and developed award-winning products. He is a frequent speaker at conferences like Tech Open Air, Wonderland, and Brandweek. At UC Berkeley, he studied economics and earned athletic and academic scholarships. He gets a special thrill from enhancing people’s lives with the products he helps innovate.

    Baran has been leading the NAD and longevity related initiatives at Wonderfeel Biosciences as its Co-founder and CEO, co-writing a number of patent applications, in vitro and in vivo studies, collecting consumer feedback and helping the Wonderfeel medical team publish peer reviewed papers and by participating high profile interviews and podcasts with the likes of Dr. Mark Hyman and Dave Asprey and speaking at conferences like the Biohacker Summit.

    Connect with Cynthia Thurlow  


    Follow on X, Instagram & LinkedIn


    Check out Cynthia’s website.


    Submit your questions to [email protected]


    Join other like-minded women in a supportive, nurturing community: The Midlife Pause/Cynthia Thurlow.


    Cynthia’s Menopause Gut Book is on presale now!


    Cynthia’s Intermittent Fasting Transformation Book


    The Midlife Pause Supplement Line

    Connect with Baran Dilaver


    On the Wonderfeel website

    Previous Episode Mentioned

    BONUS: Why NAD Matters for Women’s Health & Hormones
  • Everyday Wellness: Midlife Hormones, Menopause, and Science for Women 35+

    Ep. 579: Normal Isn’t Optimal – The Shocking Truth About Progesterone, Brain Health & Hormone Timing with Dr. Felice Gersh | Menopause & HRT

    11/04/2026 | 54min
    I am delighted to welcome Dr. Felice Gersh for part two of our conversation on progesterone, brain health, and cognition. Dr. Gersh is a valued colleague, friend, and mentor. She is a board-certified OBGYN in integrative medicine. She taught at the USC Keck School of Medicine for 12 years and is the founder and director of the Integrative Medical Group of Irvine.

    Today, we continue our conversation by exploring the liver's role in detoxification, dosing, and alternative routes of administration for progesterone. We cover the effects of allopregnanolone, the timing hypothesis, how to optimize hormones during perimenopause and menopause, the impact of cycling hormones in menopause, optimal estradiol levels, progesterone intolerance, and paradoxical effects. We also discuss growth factors in estrogen cycling, mitochondrial health and inflammation, how shift work disrupts circadian rhythms, and immune system changes in menopause.

    This is a conversation you will definitely want to revisit. Dr. Gersh truly challenged my thinking about hormone therapy with her simple but powerful message about the importance of considering the bigger picture when it comes to hormone replacement therapy.

    IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:


    How reproductive hormones influence cognition, mood, and focus


    The cognitive changes, brain fog, and memory lapses that occur during menopause


    How allopregnanolone, progesterone’s metabolite, can either support calm and sleep or potentially accelerate cognitive decline over time


    How different routes of progesterone administration (oral, vaginal, rectal) produce very different outcomes


    Dr. Gersh challenges the assumption that static hormone dosing aligns with the evolution of female physiology. 


    How localized symptoms act as indicators of what could be happening in the brain, bones, and cardiovascular system


    The benefits of using progesterone in cycles rather than continuously


    How estradiol and progesterone decline in menopause can lead to low-grade inflammation, shifts in immune function, and reduced mitochondrial efficiency


    How shift work disrupts circadian rhythms

    Connect with Cynthia Thurlow  


    Follow on X, Instagram & LinkedIn


    Check out Cynthia’s website


    Submit your questions to [email protected].


    Join other like-minded women in a supportive, nurturing community: The Midlife Pause/Cynthia Thurlow. 


    Cynthia’s Menopause Gut Book is on presale now!


    Cynthia’s Intermittent Fasting Transformation Book


    The Midlife Pause Supplement Line

    Connect with Dr. Felice Gersh


    On YouTube and Instagram


    The Integrative Medical Group of Irvine
  • Everyday Wellness: Midlife Hormones, Menopause, and Science for Women 35+

    Ep. 578 "20 Grams Is Not Enough!” – Why Your Protein Intake Is Failing Your Muscles

    09/04/2026 | 18min
    Welcome to this week’s Midlife Minute episode.

    Today, I respond to a complex question from my free Facebook group. 

    Stay tuned as I explore the root cause of Melinda’s persistent knee inflammation, from protein needs and recovery to mitochondrial support, and why eating “clean” does not always reduce inflammation.

    IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:


    How persistent swelling and discomfort after 40 could reflect mitochondrial decline


    Why 20 to 25 grams of protein at a meal may not be enough to trigger muscle protein synthesis


    Why eating “really clean” while doing heavy exercise could create a relative energy deficiency


    Mitochondrial support supplements that are commonly used for repair and boosting mitophagy


    The benefits of the flavonoid, apigenin


    The value of CoQ10, especially for those on statin therapy


    Why melatonin is more than just a sleep hormone


    How BPC 157 differs from the experimental peptides available online

    Connect with Cynthia Thurlow  


    Follow on X, Instagram & LinkedIn


    Check out Cynthia’s website


    Submit your questions to [email protected]


    Join other like-minded women in a supportive, nurturing community: The Midlife Pause/Cynthia Thurlow 


    Cynthia’s Menopause Gut Book is on presale now!


    Cynthia’s Intermittent Fasting Transformation Book


    The Midlife Pause Supplement Line

    Link:

    Troscriptions  - https://troscriptions.com/discount/CYNTHIA10

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Looking for the latest strategies for dealing with menopause, hormones and midlife health issues? You're in the right place! Cynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner, host of the Everyday Wellness podcast, author and international speaker, with over 15 million views for her second TEDx talk (Intermittent Fasting: Transformational Technique). With over 25 years experience in health and wellness, Cynthia is a globally recognized expert in perimenopause/menopause and intermittent fasting, and has been featured on ABC, FOX5, KTLA, CW, Medium, Entrepreneur, and The Megyn Kelly Show. Her mission is to help empower women to live their most optimal lives in perimenopause and beyond.
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