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117. Perimenopause Is Wild: Symptoms, Support, and What Actually Helps

June 28, 2026

Perimenopause and menopause affect every woman, yet many are still caught off guard by the wide range of symptoms that can come with this stage of life. In this episode, I sit down with nutritionist, menopause researcher, and author Andrea Donsky to discuss what she's learned from studying thousands of women and why so many continue to feel confused, dismissed, or unsupported when seeking answers. We explore common symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, sleep disruption, anxiety, memory issues, an...

116: What Screen Time Is Really Doing to Your Eyes, Brain, and Stress Levels

June 21, 2026

One of the most overlooked aspects of health may be influencing how you think, learn, focus, perform, and even respond to stress every single day. In this episode, I sit down with neuro-optometrist Dr. Bryce Appelbaum to explore the difference between eyesight and vision, and why seeing 20/20 doesn't necessarily mean your visual system is functioning optimally. We discuss how the eyes and brain work together, the role vision plays in learning, reading, athletic performance, spatial awareness,...

115: PCOS Has a New Name: Why It’s More Than an Ovarian Disorder

June 14, 2026

In this episode, I explain why PCOS is now better understood as Polyendocrine Metabolic Syndrome (PMOS). While the traditional name focuses on the ovaries, the reality is that this condition often extends far beyond reproductive health. I discuss why many women with PCOS don't actually have ovarian cysts, how the condition can affect everything from insulin and metabolism to cortisol, inflammation, gut health, and hormone balance, and why this updated framework may lead to more accurate diag...