Not Your Mother's Menopause with Dr. Fiona Lovely

If you think of cardiovascular blood flow as just a background bodily process, this episode will completely change your perspective. Dr. Fiona Lovely welcomes back the brilliant Cathy Eason, MS, BCHN, for a masterclass on one of the body's most critical signaling molecules. With her deep expertise in human nutrition, physiology, and translating complex biology into clinical insights, Cathy reveals why nitric oxide is a foundational pillar for women navigating perimenopause and beyond.
The conversation dives into a powerful, yet often overlooked, concept: that cardiovascular blood flow is our power source. Cathy explains how declining nitric oxide production, which naturally begins to drop around age 40, directly impacts everything from energy levels and brain fog to hormone balance and cardiovascular resilience. She details the fascinating connection between our oral microbiome, dietary nitrates from leafy greens, and our body's ability to create this vital compound.
Listeners will gain crucial education on the direct link between nitric oxide, blood pressure regulation, and heart health—a critical topic for women, as heart disease remains the number one killer. Cathy also unveils exciting insights into how supporting this pathway can influence other hallmark menopausal experiences, including sleep disturbances, temperature dysregulation, and even sexual wellness, by enhancing tissue perfusion and nervous system balance. This episode is a compelling call to focus on this fundamental aspect of our biology for both immediate symptom relief and long-term vitality.
 Find out more about Nitric Oxide at berkeleylife.com!
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💪Low energy and muscles feeling less strong?  Let me share a favourite  - Timeline's Longevity gummies, a breakthrough for healthy aging.  Using patented Mitopure, their products re-energize muscles and cells helping to slow down the aging process and boost mitochondria giving stronger muscles and more energy!  Check them out here using code LOVELY. ⚡️
 
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.
How to work with Dr. Lovely:
We get many requests for this info, so here it is!  First off, thank you for listening to the NYMM podcast.  It's because of your support, we can continue to dispense this information.❤️
Follow Dr. Lovely on IG and TikTok: @drfionalovely
Follow the podcast on Facebook:  www.facebook.com/@notyourmothersmenopausepodcast
Please sign up for our newsletter - Fiona's Friday Favourites!  This is where we make the first announcements, share course offerings, drop new episodes,  blog posts and the coveted 'Fiona's Favourites' column, etc.   drlovely.com
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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!  💕🤗
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In this week's conversation, Dr. Fiona Lovely welcomes Dr. Shivani Gupta. Dr. Gupta's journey is a compelling story of transformation, moving from a childhood marked by chronic illness and over-reliance on antibiotics to discovering profound healing through her heritage and Ayurvedic medicine. This personal quest led her to deep academic and practical exploration of Ayurveda, culminating in a Ph.D. focused on turmeric and the development of her pioneering approach.
Dr. Gupta illuminates the foundational principles of Ayurveda, an ancient system focused on holistic balance and the unique elemental design, or dosha, of each individual. She explains how understanding your inherent constitution is the key to creating a truly customized and effective health plan, moving far beyond a one-size-fits-all approach.
The discussion delves into powerful, natural tools for navigating midlife health. Dr. Gupta shares invaluable insights on adaptogenic herbs like ashwagandha for stress resilience and cognitive support, and the critical importance of deep, restorative sleep for clearing inflammation and supporting overall vitality. Of course, she provides an expert deep-dive into turmeric (curcumin), detailing its multifaceted role in addressing systemic inflammation, gut health, and even specific menopausal symptoms.
This episode is a masterclass in reclaiming sovereignty over your well-being. Dr. Gupta empowers listeners with the knowledge to integrate timeless Ayurvedic principles with modern understanding, creating a powerful, personalized strategy for vibrant health through menopause and beyond.
Dr. Gupta's book, The Inflammation Code, just released!  Find it here!
 
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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.
 
How to work with Dr. Lovely:
We get many requests for this info, so here it is!  First off, thank you for listening to the NYMM podcast.  It's because of your support, we can continue to dispense this information.❤️
Follow Dr. Lovely on IG and TikTok: @drfionalovely
Follow the podcast on Facebook:  www.facebook.com/@notyourmothersmenopausepodcast
There are resources available on our website or sign up for our newsletter - Fiona's Friday Favourites!  This is where we make the first announcements, share course offerings, drop new episodes,  blog posts and the coveted 'Fiona's Favourites' column, 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!  💕🤗
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In today's episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely welcomes the extraordinary Satori Shakoor—a master storyteller, former member of Parliament-Funkadelic (P-Funk), and social entrepreneur. Satori brings her unparalleled experience as a performer and community architect to a conversation that cuts straight to the heart of the unspoken chapters in women's lives. They delve into her powerful stand-up, storytelling, concert film - Confessions of a Menopausal Femme Fatale, which serves as a raw and revelatory roadmap through perimenopause, postpartum depression, and the societal silences that surround them.
This discussion pulls back the curtain on the isolation many women face during hormonal transitions, challenging the stigma and silence that too often surround women's health. Satori explains her mission to create a resource she never had, offering raw honesty about the challenges of midlife in order to forge connection and understanding. Listen as they explore the powerful link between storytelling and healing, the unexpected freedom found on the other side of menopause, and why owning every part of our narrative is the ultimate act of empowerment. This episode is a masterclass in turning personal truth into a gift for others.
Find Satori and her film, Confessions of a Menopausal Femme Fatale, at satorishakoor.com and on platforms like Apple TV, Amazon, You Tube and Google TV.
 
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💪Low energy and muscles feeling less strong?  Let me share a favourite  - Timeline's Longevity gummies, a breakthrough for healthy aging.  Using patented Mitopure, their products re-energize muscles and cells helping to slow down the aging process and boost mitochondria giving stronger muscles and more energy!  Check them out here using code LOVELY. ⚡️



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.
How to work with Dr. Lovely:
We get many requests for this info, so here it is!  First off, thank you for listening to the NYMM podcast.  It's because of your support, we can continue to dispense this information.❤️
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, drop new episodes,  blog posts and the coveted 'Fiona's Favourites' column, 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!  💕🤗
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In this fascinating conversation, Dr. Fiona Lovely is joined by wellness advocate Todd Shipman to demystify the complex world of quantum energy. This episode shifts the focus from the typical perimenopause symptom checklist to explore a pervasive but often overlooked source of modern stress: electromagnetic frequencies (EMFs). Todd breaks down this intricate subject in an accessible way, explaining that quantum energy is the neutralizing, subatomic force behind all matter.
Their discussion provides a compelling education on how daily exposure to EMFs from devices like cell phones, WiFi, and 5G towers can create a "toxic soup" for our biology. Todd shares revealing data on how this exposure can lead to blood changes, overstimulated brains causing anxiety, and disrupted circadian rhythms—all of which can profoundly amplify common perimenopausal symptoms such as sleep disruption, mood swings, and nervous system dysregulation.
The conversation then turns to a transformative solution: the potential of harmonizing technologies. Todd details how creating a field of coherent quantum energy around us can act like a protective bubble, neutralizing these disruptive frequencies and allowing the body to return to its natural, parasympathetic state. He shares compelling observations on how this support may improve deep sleep, reduce inflammatory responses to allergens, and help the body manage the cumulative stress load that so many women face. This episode is an invitation to look beyond the obvious and consider the subtle energetic environment as a key piece of the holistic health puzzle.
 
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Thank you to our sponsors for this episode:
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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.
How to work with Dr. Lovely:
We get many requests for this info, so here it is!  First off, thank you for listening to the NYMM podcast.  It's because of your support, we can continue to dispense this information.❤️
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, drop new episodes,  blog posts and the coveted 'Fiona's Favourites' column, 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!  💕🤗
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In this episode of the Not Your Mother's Menopause Podcast, Dr. Fiona Lovely welcomes back for another groundbreaking chat, her gal pal and revolutionary wealth advisor, Francesca Rea CFP.  For any woman who has ever felt overwhelmed, disconnected, or secretly intimidated by her finances, this conversation offers a powerful and compassionate new lens on building genuine wealth.
Francesca unfolds her own evolution from financial uncertainty to becoming a leading advisor and author, illustrating how her breakthrough came not from relentless striving, but from a fundamental shift in perspective. She dismantles the silence surrounding money, showing that our most stubborn financial hurdles are frequently built on outdated narratives, not unchangeable facts. This dialogue explores the core components of true abundance—mindset, literacy, and strategy—and how they work together to forge unshakeable confidence and tangible net worth.
Together, Fiona and Francesca illuminate a more holistic path to prosperity. They delve into:
The Stories We Inherit: How unexamined beliefs about money, absorbed over a lifetime, can dictate your financial landscape, and the first steps to reclaiming that narrative.

The Paradox of Slow: Why Francesca's conscious choice to de-celerate, focus, and shed external expectations resulted in her income multiplying, challenging the myth that more effort always equals more gain.

Energy and Architecture: The essential balance between the receptive, creative flow of feminine energy and the supportive, structural framework of masculine planning—and how to cultivate both within your financial practice.

From Passenger to Pilot: How to transition from feeling managed by your money to actively commanding it, transforming financial planning from a chore into a profound act of self-advocacy and freedom.

At its heart, this discussion provides a relatable, step-by-step journey from financial uncertainty to empowered ownership.  Francesca details the philosophy behind her new book, Divine Wealth, and its practical framework, emphasizing the transformative roles of clarity, purpose, and celebration. Whether you're rebuilding, expanding, or just beginning, this episode is a vital companion for any woman ready to design a prosperous life defined by her own values and vision.

Find out more about Francesca Rea here: 
Her Book: Divine Wealth
https://francescarea.com/
 
Thank you to our sponsors for this episode:
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💪Low energy and muscles feeling less strong?  Let me share a favourite  - Timeline's Longevity gummies, a breakthrough for healthy aging.  Using patented Mitopure, their products re-energize muscles and cells helping to slow down the aging process and boost mitochondria giving stronger muscles and more energy!  Check them out here using code LOVELY. 
⚡️Leela Quantum Tech creates quantum-energy and frequency-based products designed to support your body's natural self-regulation and internal balance — especially during periods of stress, transition, and change (hello menopause!)  Their H.E.A.L.360™ line is available in easy-to-use formats — from capsules and cards to water bottles and clothing — so it fits into real life.  Learn more about this amazing product at leelaq.com and use code LOVELY at checkout to receive 10% off your next purchase.  💜


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.
How to work with Dr. Lovely:
We get many requests for this info, so here it is!  First off, thank you for listening to the NYMM podcast.  It's because of your support, we can continue to dispense this information.❤️
Follow Dr. Lovely on IG and TikTok: @drfionalovely
Follow the podcast on Facebook:  www.facebook.com/@notyourmothersmenopausepodcast
Please sign up for our newsletter - Fiona's Friday Favourites!  This is where we make the first announcements, share course offerings, drop new episodes,  blog posts and the coveted 'Fiona's Favourites' column, etc.   drlovely.com (Also find great resources!)
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!  💕🤗
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