“How could I, an educated scientist married to a doctor, not know this was happening to me?” At 45, Béatrice Séguin was floored to realize she was already in menopause, after years of missing the signs.

In this honest and energetic story session, Béatrice shares how that wake-up call turned her into a menopause advocate and led to her podcast This Time of the Month (TTOM). We talk about why so many women are caught off guard, how old research still shapes today’s care, and the new pressure to “do menopause right” with the perfect diet, supplements, or hormones.

But there’s good news. We encourage trying what works for you! From hormone therapy and vaginal estrogen to lifestyle shifts and antidepressants, this episode opens up the full menu of options.

Most importantly, it’s a reminder you don’t have to figure this out alone. Whether you’re in perimenopause, menopause, or supporting a friend, this conversation brings validation, real talk, and community to the midlife transition.

Connect with Dr. Béatrice:

Website: www.thistimeofthemonth.com

Instagram: @ttomcommunity
Watch This Time of the Month on YouTube: @TTOMcommunity

Like what you learned? Check out these other episodes!

• How to Appreciate Your Changing Midlife Body
• Cooking for Pleasure Not Perfection with Chef Andrea Buckett
• Beating the Brain Fog of Menopause
• Story Session: How Early Menopause Led to Food Freedom with Sarah Dosanjh
• Q&A Episode: Food Tracking, Plant Proteins, and Collagen

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📚 I wrote a book! Eat To Thrive During Menopause will be out on October 21st, 2025. Pre-order your copy today and help get the word out!

Looking for more about midlife, menopause nutrition, and intuitive eating? Click here to grab one of my free guides and learn what I've got "on the menu" including my 1:1 and group programs. https://www.menopausenutritionist.ca/links

Ever walk into a room and instantly forget why you’re there? Or struggle to find words you know are on the tip of your tongue? I have good news for you! You’re not losing your mind. Your brain is simply changing.

In this episode, neuroscientist Dr. Sarah McKay reveals what’s really behind midlife “brain fog” and why it’s part of a powerful transformation. From hot flashes and sleep struggles to surprising cognitive strengths we gain in menopause, she shares what’s happening inside the brain, as well as how to support it through the transition.

You’ll walk away with science-backed strategies, a fresh perspective on midlife cognition, and maybe even a laugh or two (yes, we talk creatine and the importance of laughing at ourselves in this season). This is a conversation that will leave you feeling reassured, informed, and ready to support and embrace your evolving brain.

Connect with Dr. Sarah McKay

Grab the Brain Health Books
Instagram: @drsarahmckay
Website: www.drsarahmckay.com

Like what you learned? Check out these other episodes!

• Beating the Brain Fog of Menopause
• 5 Things My Sister Wants You to Know About Perimenopause
• When Mental Health Meets Menopause with Dr. Stephanie Bayliss ND
• ​​Why Healthcare Needs to Break Up with Diet & Wellness Culture with Dr. Sylvi Martin

What did you think of this episode? Click here and let me know!

📚 I wrote a book! Eat To Thrive During Menopause will be out on October 21st, 2025. Pre-order your copy today and help get the word out!

Looking for more about midlife, menopause nutrition, and intuitive eating? Click here to grab one of my free guides and learn what I've got "on the menu" including my 1:1 and group programs. https://www.menopausenutritionist.ca/links

This week’s episode is extra special for TWO reasons! For one, we are kicking off Season 6, and my sister Friedel is interviewing me! We’re diving into my new book, Eat to Thrive During Menopause, and why I felt called to write it after my own surprising start to perimenopause at 37.

Instead of talking about what to cut out, I share why I focus on what to add, such as fiber, phytoestrogens, and carbs that actually satisfy. We also bust some common menopause myths and talk about how intuitive eating can help you feel at peace with food in this season of life.

Friedel shares some of her favourite recipes from the book (pumpkin flax muffins, anyone?) along with some of her behind-the-scenes memories of me while I was writing it!

Join us for a sweet conversation about food, midlife, and finding joy in this season of life.

Like what you learned? Check out these other episodes!

• 5 Things My Sister Wants You to Know About Perimenopause
• Intuitive Eating in Menopause: A Conversation with Evelyn Tribole
• What to Do When Intuitive Eating Doesn't Work with Julie Duffy Dillon
• 5 Things I Wish I Had Known About Intuitive Eating 10 Years Ago

What did you think of this episode? Click here and let me know!

📚 I wrote a book! Eat To Thrive During Menopause will be out on October 21st, 2025. Pre-order your copy today and help get the word out!

Looking for more about midlife, menopause nutrition, and intuitive eating? Click here to grab one of my free guides and learn what I've got "on the menu" including my 1:1 and group programs. https://www.menopausenutritionist.ca/links