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

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

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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.Everyday Wellness 2026 Hygiène et mode de vie sain Médecine alternative Science Sciences biologiques
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  • BONUS: Medical Debt and Health Insurance with Andy Schoonover | Medical Insurance, Insurance Alternatives, CrowdHealth

    BONUS: Medical Debt and Health Insurance with Andy Schoonover | Medical Insurance, Insurance Alternatives, CrowdHealth
    Oct 12 2026
    Today’s podcast episode is brought to you by CrowdHealth. I’m delighted to sit down with Andy Schoonover, co-founder and CEO of CrowdHealth, today. CrowdHealth is a community-powered alternative to health insurance, offering a revolutionary way to pay healthcare bills through crowdfunding. Previously, Andy was CEO of VRI, a healthcare technology company that focused on monitoring patients with chronic conditions out of their homes. He is a proud graduate of the University of Virginia and Stanford University's Graduate School of Business. Andy and I discuss the scale of medical debt in the United States, including claim denials and at-risk vulnerable populations. We examine the impact of hospital takeovers and the medical system, looking at how insurance companies and hospitals, which are actually oligopolies, drive price increases that directly affect our insurance premiums and out-of-pocket costs. We discuss how hospitals influence private practice, and how this is actually a microcosm of much larger challenges. Andy also shares his origin story, explains how clinicians need to encourage patients to take care of their health in their 20s and 30s to avoid developing chronic diseases, and clarifies how CrowdHealth works, who it’s for, and how it is a growing response to our broken medical system. This conversation is particularly important due to the poor understanding of how health insurance works in the United States, while medical debt is becoming a huge issue for millions of Americans today. It may even get you thinking about your own medical insurance and how much coverage you actually receive. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: Why CrowdHealth encourages members to know their metabolic markers The importance of taking autonomy over your own healthcare How CrowdHealth works as an alternative to the traditional medical-model insurance system How CrowdHealth members can decide who they contribute toward What screening looks like within the CrowdHealth community Andy describes CrowdHealth’s Exit Diabetes program How CrowdHealth’s health coaches and care advocates support members How CrowdHealth is bringing the care back to healthcare Bio: Andy Schoonover is the founder and CEO of CrowdHealth, a healthcare freedom company built to help Americans escape the broken health insurance system. After spending years watching families get crushed by skyrocketing premiums, confusing policies, and surprise medical bills, Andy launched CrowdHealth to create a simpler, more human alternative to traditional insurance. Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Check out Cynthia’s website. Check out the Everyday Podcast on Instagram! www.instagram.com/everydaywellnesspodcast Follow on X, Instagram & LinkedIn Submit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com Join other like-minded women in a supportive, nurturing community: The Midlife Pause/Cynthia Thurlow. Purchase Cynthia’s book, The Menopause Gut. Cynthia’s Intermittent Fasting Transformation Book The Midlife Pause Supplement Line Connect with Andy Schoonover Join CrowdHealth CrowdHealth on Instagram and X CrowdHealth on all Social Media: @JoinCrowdHealth
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    56 min
  • Ep. 653 Estrogen, Progesterone, and Gut Health with Dr. Kumkum Patel | Gut Health, Constipation, Estrogen, Progesterone

    Ep. 653 Estrogen, Progesterone, and Gut Health with Dr. Kumkum Patel | Gut Health, Constipation, Estrogen, Progesterone
    Oct 10 2026
    Today, I’m honored to speak with Dr. Kumkum Patel, a double board-certified gastroenterologist and neurogastroenterologist who specializes in the gut-brain-pelvic floor connection. In our conversation, we talk about IBS and stress in midlife, exploring the impact of the enteric nervous system, key risk factors for colorectal cancer, and how stress affects women differently in perimenopause and menopause. We discuss the influence of proton pump inhibitors, bile acid diarrhea after gallbladder removal, how women’s microbiome changes through the menopausal transition, and clues that indicate the estrobulome is optimized. Dr. Patel explains visceral hypersensitivity, the influence of motility, pelvic floor dysfunction, constipation, and why constipation should not be normalized. She also explains how she addresses tears, hemorrhoids, and fissures; what to do when standard approaches stop working; nutritional interventions; and how she uses microbiome testing. Stay tuned for today’s insightful conversation with Dr. Kumkum Patel about IBS, the gut-brain axis, and the menopausal transition. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: How stress affects the gut-brain axis The red flags that help Dr. Patel distinguish IBS from colorectal cancer or other conditions, and why midlife bowel changes should be evaluated How long-term PPI use can create additional problems, and how automatic refills contribute to prolonged use How bile acid diarrhea can occur after gallbladder removal, and other causes that may explain persistent diarrhea Symptoms that could indicate that a woman’s gut microbiome and estrobolome may not be functioning optimally How gastrointestinal and pelvic symptoms change during the menstrual cycle as women approach menopause How pelvic-floor dysfunction contributes to constipation Lifestyle changes that can help manage hemorrhoids and fissures and reduce further irritation How people who can eat most foods can improve their diet before adding supplements Where microbiome testing fits into Dr. Patel’s practice and why she uses it cautiously Bio: Dr. Kumkum Sarkar Patel is a double-board-certified gastroenterologist practicing in Orange County, California. She specializes in irritable bowel syndrome, swallowing disorders, pelvic floor disorders, and women's GI health. She graduated Magna Cum Laude with honors, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering from Virginia Commonwealth University. She earned a Master's degree in Public Health from Dartmouth Medical School at the Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice, and her medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine. She completed her internal medicine residency at NYU Winthrop Hospital and then did a Gastroenterology fellowship at the University of Illinois in Chicago. Dr. Patel completed specialized training in GI motility disorders at Washington University in St. Louis through the American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society. Dr. Patel moved to Southern California with her husband and two young sons in July 2020. Dr. Patel currently serves as a healthcare consultant and speaker for medical device and pharmaceutical companies. She also serves on the American College of Gastroenterology's Women in GI Committee to promote advancement for women in GI. Additionally, she is a passionate motivational speaker who has spoken nationally about women's health, work-life balance, postpartum depression, and gut health related to stress and mental health. In September 2022, Dr. Patel hosted the Equity and Levity Summit in Orange County, California, the first-of-its-kind women's empowerment conference. She was named the 2023 Healthcare Innovator of the Year by the Irvine Chamber of Commerce and named a 40 Under 40 Top Leader in Irvine in 2024. She has been featured on KTLA5 News, CBS8, NBC California Live, as well as in print in Good Housekeeping, Popsugar Wellness, Authority magazine, and VoyageLA magazine for her expertise in gut health, IBS, and lifestyle tips. In 2024, Dr. Patel opened her own concierge solo private gastroenterology and wellness practice with 3 offices in Orange County and telehealth available nationwide. She aims to help each patient take charge of their gut and overall health through an integrative mind-body approach. She works closely with pelvic floor physical therapists, dietitians, surgeons, and other practitioners to provide comprehensive GI care. Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on X, Instagram & LinkedIn Check out Cynthia’s website. Submit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com Join other like-minded women in a supportive, nurturing community: The Midlife Pause/Cynthia Thurlow. Purchase Cynthia’s book, The Menopause Gut. Cynthia’s Intermittent Fasting Transformation Book The Midlife Pause Supplement Line Connect with Dr. Kumkum Patel On her website Instagram
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    1 h et 1 min
  • Ep. 652 Undereating, Fasting, and Bone Density | Undereating, Fasting, Bone Density

    Ep. 652 Undereating, Fasting, and Bone Density | Undereating, Fasting, Bone Density
    Oct 8 2026
    Welcome to the latest Midlife Minute. In this episode, I answer questions related to disordered relationships with food, relative energy deficiency, bone health, and intermittent fasting. Stay tuned to learn what can happen to your body when you’re undernourished, and how to approach intermittent fasting in a way that supports your health instead of adding more stress. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: How fasting culture can sometimes intersect with undernourishing the body The link between a lifetime of anorexia, fasting, and restrictive eating and lower bone mineral density in midlife The importance of restoring energy availability The endocrine and metabolic changes that can accompany loss of the menstrual cycle When transdermal estradiol and progesterone may be appropriate if menstrual recovery does not occur The importance of getting enough protein, fiber, healthy fats, and overall nourishment when fasting intermittently What to consider when using electrolytes during a fast Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Cynthia’s website. Check out the Everyday Podcast on Instagram! www.instagram.com/everydaywellnesspodcast Follow on X, Instagram & LinkedIn Submit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com Join other like-minded women in a supportive, nurturing community: The Midlife Pause/Cynthia Thurlow. Purchase Cynthia’s book, The Menopause Gut. Cynthia’s Intermittent Fasting Transformation Book The Midlife Pause Supplement Line Research: 1. Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs): Endocrine Manifestations, Pathophysiology and TreatmentsEndocrine Reviews, 2024. Angelidi AM, Stefanakis K, Chou SH, et al. Review. 2. The IOC Consensus Statement: Beyond the Female Athlete Triad—Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S)British Journal of Sports Medicine, 2014. Mountjoy M, Sundgot-Borgen J, Burke L, et al. 3. Eating DisordersThe Lancet, 2020. Treasure J, Duarte TA, Schmidt U. Review. 4. Eating DisordersThe Journal of the American Medical Association, 2025. Attia E, Walsh BT. Review. 5. All-Cause and Cause-Specific Mortality Risk in Individuals With Eating Disorders: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Relative Risk and Aggravating or Attenuating FactorsWorld Psychiatry, 2026. Semchishen SN, Højlund M, Lemaire D, et al. Recent. 6. ACOG Committee Opinion No. 740: Gynecologic Care for Adolescents and Young Women With Eating DisordersObstetrics & Gynecology, 2018. Committee on Adolescent Health Care. Guideline. 7. Fractures in Women With Eating Disorders—Incidence, Predictive Factors, and the Impact of Disease Remission: Cohort Study With Background Population ControlsInternational Journal of Eating Disorders, 2020. Frølich J, Winkler LA, Abrahamsen B, et al. 8. A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Association Between Eating Disorders and Bone DensityOsteoporosis International, 2016. Robinson L, Aldridge V, Clark EM, Misra M, Micali N. Systematic Review. 9. Bone Health in Adult Women With ED: A Longitudinal Community-Based StudyJournal of Psychosomatic Research, 2019. Robinson L, Aldridge VK, Clark EM, Misra M, Micali N. 10. Low Energy Availability and Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport: A Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisSports Medicine, 2025. Gallant TL, Ong LF, Wong L, et al. Systematic Review. 11. Impact of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) on Bone Health in Elite Athletes: A Retrospective AnalysisJournal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle, 2025. von Brackel FN, Munzinger R, Bartosik M, et al. Recent. 12. Medical Complications of Anorexia NervosaPediatrics, 2025. Trapani S, Rubino C. 13. Screening for Eating Disorders in Adolescents and AdultsThe Journal of the American Medical Association, 2022. US Preventive Services Task Force, Davidson KW, Barry MJ, et al. Review.
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    25 min
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