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You deserve a roadmap. Consider this your starting point.
Hosted by Emmy-winning journalist, filmmaker, and New York Times best-selling author Tamsen Fadal, The Tamsen Show is where real talk meets real solutions. Each week, Tamsen sits down with top doctors, leading voices, and women rewriting the rules—from hormones and health to reinvention, relationships, and everything in between. Whether you're navigating perimenopause, deep in menopause, or facing the questions that come with midlife, this show is for you.
It's time to take charge of your health, reclaim your life, and feel even better than before.
New episodes every Wednesday.
Follow @thetamsenshow for updates and behind-the-scenes.
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Jennie Garth is an actress, entrepreneur, author, podcast host, and cultural icon best known for her role as Kelly Taylor on Beverly Hills, 90210. In today’s episode of The Tamsen Show, she sits down with Tamsen Fadal for a vulnerable conversation about fame, imposter syndrome, and how she finally learned to love and accept herself after years of self-doubt.
From struggling with insecurity and people-pleasing to developing unshakable confidence in her 50s, Jennie shares the personal stories, practical advice, and mindset shifts that helped her become a more resilient, self-assured, and grounded in who she is.
In this episode, Tamsen and Jennie discuss:
- How to choose yourself without guilt
- Why women struggle with people-pleasing
- Overcoming imposter syndrome and comparison
- The confidence, self-love, and emotional resilience that comes in midlife
- Perimenopause symptoms (brain fog, anxiety, and more)
- Finding purpose in business, creativity, and community
- Letting go of insecurity and the need for external validation
- Healing your inner child and transforming your self-image
If you’re tired of putting everyone else first, this conversation will change the way you see yourself and what you believe you deserve.
If you like this episode, then you will love: From Sports Illustrated to Sephora: How Molly Sims Reinvented Herself in Midlife
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So you've heard about testosterone. Maybe your doctor mentioned it, maybe you saw something on social media, maybe you just feel off and you're trying to figure out why. But no one has sat down and actually explained it to you. Until now.
Tamsen has spent years interviewing the top doctors in the menopause space and has her own real experience navigating testosterone: the wrong turns, the things that finally worked, and everything she wishes someone had told her sooner. This episode is her way of making it simple.
Whether you've been on estrogen and progesterone and still feel flat, you've lost motivation and drive and chalked it up to stress or getting older, or you've been handed an antidepressant when what you actually needed was a hormone conversation, this episode is for you.
Because testosterone was never just a male hormone. And the fact that most of us were never told that says everything.
You'll learn:
- Why women actually have more testosterone in their bodies than estrogen and what happens when it drops
- The difference between low libido and the flatness that touches everything: energy, motivation, muscle, mood
- Why the standard blood test may completely miss low testosterone in women
- The different delivery options, including the one Tamsen tried first that she wouldn't recommend
- How to ask your doctor for the right test and what to say if they won't have the conversation
This episode is part of the How to Menopause series, where Tamsen goes deeper on each chapter of her book right here on the podcast. Twenty minutes. Everything you need to know.
Find menopause providers in your area
If you like this episode, then you will love: The Testosterone Doctor: The Truth About Women’s Libido with Dr. Kelly Casperson
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Dr. Doris Day is one of the country’s leading dermatologists and experts on hair loss. Today, she’s back with Tamsen Fadal on The Tamsen Show to answer all the questions you have about hair. In this episode, you’ll learn what’s really causing your hair loss and how to regrow stronger, healthier hair.
From hormonal hair loss during perimenopause and menopause to hair thinning caused by stress or rapid weight loss, Dr. Doris Day breaks down the most effective treatment options and science-backed protocols you can start today to support long-term hair health.
If you’ve ever wondered…
Is it normal to lose this much hair?
What causes female hair loss, and how can I prevent it?- How can I support my hair health during perimenopause and menopause?
Do hormone therapy or GLP-1 medications (like Ozempic) actually cause hair loss?
Does PRP or red light therapy work for hair growth?
What supplements actually work for hair loss?
Does minoxidil work for women?
Then this episode is for you. By the end, you’ll have the science-backed information you need to prevent hair loss, improve scalp health, and build stronger, thicker hair.
You can find all of the products mentioned here
If you like this episode, then you will love: The Hair Loss Doctor: What Works (And What’s a Waste)
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This show is sponsored by Midi Health. Visit www.joinmidi.com/tamsen today to book your personalized, insurance-covered virtual visit. Midi. The Care Women Deserve.
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Medical Disclaimer:
The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show.
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Tamsen left a 30-year career as a television news anchor at 52 without a plan that looked like a plan to anyone who knew her. This is the episode where she tells you exactly what that felt like, what kept her stuck, and what finally made her go.
Whether you're burned out and not sure if that's the whole story, quietly building something on the side and wondering if you should take the leap, or staying somewhere that no longer fits because at least you know who you are there, this conversation meets you where you are.
Because most career advice wasn't made for women at this stage of life. And the voice that says you should have figured this out earlier isn't telling you the truth.
You'll learn how to:
- Tell the difference between burnout and boredom, and why it changes everything
- Answer the identity question that keeps most women stuck longer than anything else
- Find the skills that travel with you no matter what the next chapter looks like
- Build a runway before you leap, and what that actually means in practice
- Use the overlap period to get clarity, not just hustle
This episode is also for the woman who isn't quite ready to leave yet but knows something is shifting. You don't have to have a plan. You just have to start listening.
Career transitions at midlife are one of the most common things women navigate alone. If this conversation helped you feel less alone in it, we'd love to hear from you.
If you like this episode, then you will love: “It Can’t Rain Forever”: Kandi Burruss on Reinvention and What Comes Next
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It’s time to stop overcomplicating your workouts. Strength training expert Dr. Shannon Ritchey joins Tamsen Fadal on The Tamsen Show to break down why a simple strength training routine is far more effective for women looking to build muscle, lose fat, and improve metabolism than the latest trending sculpt class.
Dr. Shannon Ritchey’s mission is to educate and empower women with the science behind muscle growth, fat loss, and body recomposition so they can get stronger, and finally see results. In this episode, she explains exactly how to build a strength training program that fits your lifestyle, supports longevity, and helps you become your strongest, healthiest self at any age.
In this episode, Tamsen and Dr. Shannon discuss:
- The four key elements of building muscle and transforming your body
- How to gain 5 pounds of muscle in under a year
- Why strength training is essential for women’s health and longevity
- The optimal workout routine for building muscle without burnout
- Why Pilates doesn’t effectively build muscle
- What “training to failure” means
- How to build muscle at home with dumbbells
- Whether steps or cardio matter more for fat loss
Whether you’re new to strength training, getting back into the gym, or trying to lose fat and build muscle in midlife, this episode will give you a clear, science-backed plan that actually works.
If you liked this conversation, check this out: Exhausted, Gaining Weight, and Feeling Off? THIS is Why
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If you’ve been through a heartbreak, a divorce, or a relationship that just quietly fell apart and you’re trying to figure out what comes next, this episode is for you.
In this candid solo Q&A, Tamsen answers the dating questions women in midlife are actually asking but rarely say out loud.
Whether you’re freshly out of something painful, years removed and still not sure, or back on the apps and already confused, this conversation meets you exactly where you are.
Because dating at this stage of life is different, and most of the advice out there wasn’t made for you.
You’ll learn how to:
- Stop checking his profile and what to do instead the moment you feel the urge
- Tell the difference between being healed and just being numb
- Know whether to give a second date to someone who didn’t give you butterflies
- Spot the early signs of a narcissist before you’ve already fallen
- Have the conversation you’ve been too afraid to start
Getting back on the dating scene is one of the most uncharted experiences women navigate alone. If this conversation made you feel less alone in it, we’d love to hear from you.
If you like this episode, then you will love: Relationship Q&A: Red Flags, Dating After Divorce & Commitment Issues
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Arthur C. Brooks is a happiness expert, Harvard University professor, and best-selling author.
You live a good life, but you still feel unhappy. You put yourself out there, but every relationship seems to fail. You have your dream job, but something feels off. What is going on?
In today's episode of The Tamsen Show, Arthur Brooks joins Tamsen Fadal to unpack why millions of people struggle with purpose, anxiety, loneliness, and emptiness, and what to do about it. Drawing on decades of research in happiness and behavioral science, Arthur reveals the six pillars you need to discover your deepest purpose and live a more meaningful life.
Arthur and Tamsen discuss:
- How modern life negatively impacts your brain, happiness, and sense of purpose
- Why midlife is the perfect opportunity to start a new chapter
- How suffering is a powerful advantage for growth
- The six pillars that lead to long-term happiness and fulfillment
- Three rules for a happy marriage
- Why we feel lonely and how to change that
- Small shifts that can deepen your connection with others
- Why we choose the wrong partners and what to look for instead
By the end of this episode, you will have the confidence to ask “What is the meaning of my life?” and the tools, framework, and habits to help you answer that question in a way that’s specific to your true purpose.
If you like this episode, then you will love: The 4 Shifts You Need to Start Your Next Chapter
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This show is sponsored by Midi Health. Visit https://www.joinmidi.com/tamsen today to book your personalized, insurance-covered virtual visit. Midi. The Care Women Deserve.
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Medical Disclaimer:
The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show.
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If you have ever lost a friend and felt like you weren't allowed to grieve it, this episode is for you.
In this deeply personal solo episode, Tamsen opens up about one of the most painful experiences women carry quietly: the friendship breakup. Whether it ended with a blowup, a slow fade, or a silence that just kept getting louder, the loss of a close friend can hurt just as much as a romantic breakup, and yet the world rarely gives you permission to treat it that way.
Tamsen shares her own story of losing a close friend around the time of her wedding, the years of silence that followed, and the phone call that finally changed everything. She also breaks down the science behind why friendship loss registers in your brain as physical pain, and introduces a term from psychology you may have never heard, but will immediately recognize.
She also shares 5 tools to help you start moving through it, not around it.
You'll learn how to:
- Write the letter you never have to send (but desperately need to write)
- Use the two-column method to get honest about what the friendship really was
- Ask yourself the one question before you reach out or try to fix it
- Stop filling the space before you've heard what it's telling you
This episode is also for the woman who was the one who pulled away, who stopped calling back, who outgrew someone she used to love. The guilt of that is real too, and Tamsen doesn't skip over it.
Friendship loss is one of the most common experiences women share and one of the least talked about. If this conversation helped you feel less alone in it, we’d love to hear from you.
If you like this episode, then you will love: How Friendships Can Change Your Life
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Abbey Sharp, RD, is an expert in women’s nutrition. In this episode, she sits down with Tamsen Fadal to discuss why so many women feel stuck in the restriction-diet cycle and shares science-backed strategies to break free from constant hunger, food fixation, and the guilt that comes with it.
Abbey outlines her sustainable, evidence-based approach to eating that supports energy, metabolism, and long-term health. She explains which foods help stabilize blood sugar, preserve muscle, and support metabolic health during hormonal shifts.
Abbey and Tamsen unpack:
- Why insulin resistance makes you feel hungry all the time
- How to create a hunger crushing combo
- The truth about “inflammatory foods” (and what actually matters)
- How much protein women really need in midlife
- Why fiber is the missing piece in most diets
- What to eat to support your body during perimenopause and menopause
- How to eat if you’re taking GLP-1 medications like Ozempic
And so much more.
If you’re tired of chasing the next diet or weight-loss hack, this episode will change the way you think about food. By the end of it, you’ll have the science and tools that will empower you to support your body, energy, and long-term health at every stage of life.
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The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show.
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You asked, Tamsen answered.
In this Q&A-style episode, Tamsen is holding nothing back. She’s taking everything she’s learned from her years as a matchmaker in New York City, going through a public divorce, and finding love again at 50 and applying it to help you navigate relationships with more clarity and confidence.
In this episode, she answers questions about:
- Spotting relationship red flags before they become bigger problems
- Dating again after divorce and rebuilding your confidence
- The guilt that can linger after ending a marriage
- What it means when a partner keeps delaying commitment
- Navigating insecurity in relationships and the impact of social media
- How to trust your instincts when something in a relationship feels off
Have a question you want Tamsen to answer in a future episode? Email podcast@tamsenfadal.com or text or leave a voicemail at (917) 382-4277.
If you like this episode, then you will love: Choosing a Child-Free Life: 5 Things I Wish I Knew Earlier
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In today’s episode of The Tamsen Show, Joanna Strober (CEO and co-founder of Midi Health) sits down with Tamsen Fadal to discuss the habits, mindset shifts, and resilience you need to build the unstoppable confidence to go after what you want.
The lesson Joanna shares in this episode is harsh but true: it doesn’t matter how accomplished you are, confidence is something we all want and need more of.
The good news is that confidence isn’t something you have or don’t have. Confidence is a byproduct of the opportunities you create for yourself, the people you surround yourself with, and the courage and curiosity you bring to every chapter of your life. Joanna’s life and career teaches us that confidence is strengthened by doing it before you feel ready, by taking the first step without worrying what the second step might look like.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- What it takes to build a billion-dollar company
- The daily habits of highly successful people
- What to do when you realize you’re on the wrong career path
- Mindset shifts to overcome career setbacks
Plus, Tamsen and Joanna discuss:
- The future of women’s health and telemedicine
- The gaps in (peri)menopause and midlife healthcare
- The changing conversation around weight management, obesity, and GLP-1’s
The most interesting thing about Joanna isn’t her accolades, but how many chapters she’s lived. With each milestone, she learned how to move through fear and rejection with more strength, how to pivot when doors close, and how to carve out new opportunities that are changing the world.
By the end of this episode, you’ll have a framework to do the same.
If you liked this conversation, check this out: From Sports Illustrated to Sephora: How Molly Sims Reinvented Herself in Midlife
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This show is sponsored by Midi Health. Visit www.joinmidi.com/tamsen today to book your personalized, insurance-covered virtual visit. Midi. The Care Women Deserve.
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In this deeply personal solo episode, Tamsen Fadal opens up about a question many women still struggle to answer out loud: Do you want children?
For much of her life, that question carried a weight she rarely talked about publicly. In this conversation, Tamsen shares the story of how she came to understand that motherhood wasn’t the path she wanted and why it took years to feel comfortable saying that clearly.
She reflects on the expectations many women grow up with and the pressure that can come when your life doesn’t follow that timeline. The episode explores the quiet moments of doubt, the comments people make without realizing their impact, and the internal work required to trust your own decisions.
Tamsen also shares 5 tools that help her navigate those conversations and stay grounded in her choice. These are the practical ways she learned to respond when people questioned her decision, projected their fears, or assumed she would eventually change her mind.
You’ll learn how to:
- Stop feeling responsible for explaining your personal decisions
- Recognize when someone else’s fears are being placed onto your life
- Speak about your choices with clarity and confidence
- Build relationships with people who respect your path
- Accept that some people may never fully understand your decision
Tamsen also speaks directly to women who may still be figuring it out. The space between certainty and uncertainty can feel isolating, especially when everyone around you seems to have strong opinions about what your life should look like.
This episode offers a different perspective. Your life does not have to follow a predetermined script. A meaningful, full life can take many forms, and the most important decisions about your future belong to you.
If this conversation resonates with you, consider sharing it with someone who may need to hear it as well.
If you liked this conversation, check this out: The 4 Shifts You Need to Start Your Next Chapter
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Molly Sims is a supermodel, actress, author, entrepreneur, and podcast host. In today’s episode of The Tamsen Show, Molly Sims sits down with Tamsen Fadal to reveal why midlife can be your most powerful chapter yet.
From modeling for iconic fashion brands (Chanel, Jimmy Choo, Victoria’s Secret) and working alongside Hollywood’s biggest stars to raising $15 million for her skincare brand, YSE Beauty, Molly shares how she transformed rejection into resilience and built her career at every stage of life.
In this episode, Molly Sims and Tamsen Fadal discuss:
- The mindset behind successful career pivots
- What it takes to be an “it girl”
- Overcoming rejection and imposter syndrome
- Heartbreak in your 30s and dating after 35
- Hormonal acne, melasma, and skincare for women over 40
- Perimenopause skin changes and confidence
- Starting and scaling a business in midlife
- Trusting your gut in business and leadership
If you’re wondering what your next chapter looks like, this conversation is for you.
Did you like this episode? Check out this one next: Stacy London: Reinvent Yourself (and Your Style) in Midlife
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In this deeply personal solo episode, Tamsen Fadal opens up about what reinvention actually looks like and how to rewrite your next chapter with intention.
After walking away from a 30-year career and stepping into an entirely new season of life, she found herself facing a question so many women quietly ask: If I’m not who I used to be… who am I now?
This episode is about the space between who you were and who you’re becoming. It’s about the old identities we cling to, the labels that once felt safe, and the fear that shows up when you begin starting over (even when you know it’s time.)
Reinvention isn’t about erasing your past. It’s about deciding which parts of your story still belong in your next chapter.
You’ll learn how to:
- Identify and release the outdated labels that are quietly shaping your decisions
- Use the “I’m having the thought that…” technique to create distance from self-doubt
- Write a realistic “week in the life” of your next chapter to clarify who you’re becoming
- Practice your new identity through small, daily actions that build momentum
- Handle resistance from others without explaining or defending yourself
- Stay anchored to your “why” when fear or second-guessing creeps in
By the end of this episode, you’ll see starting over differently. You’ll understand that you’re not too old, it’s not too late, and you’re not done… you’re still becoming.
And you’ll walk away with a clear, grounded way to step into your next chapter without losing yourself in the process.
If you like this episode, then you will love: The 4 Tools That Rebuild Your Confidence Fast
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Dr. Michelle Henry is a board certified dermatologist and expert on the science of hair loss. In today’s episode of The Tamsen Show, she sits down with Tamsen Fadal to break down everything women need to know about female hair loss.
Hair loss affects over 40% of women, especially during (peri)menopause and postpartum. And yet, most women have no idea where to start. In this episode, Dr. Michelle Henry explains the science behind what’s causing your hair loss and provides evidence-based protocols to reverse hair thinning and improve scalp health.
In this episode she reveals:
- What treatments actually work (minoxidil, PRP, microneedling, and red light therapy) and which are only fads (biotin, rosemary oil, scalp exfoliation)
- The impact GLP-1 medications have on hair health
- The supplements Dr. Michelle Henry recommends to patients in her office
- How hormones, stress, nutrition, and illness directly impact your hair health
- The role Hormone Replacement Therapy plays in protecting and restoring hair health
- When to consider a hair transplant
Plus, Tamsen opens up about losing her hair during perimenopause and divorce and how it impacted her confidence and identity.
If you like this episode, then you will love: Hair Loss, Dry Skin, and Hormonal Shifts: The #1 Dermatologist Explains
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Confidence isn’t something you’re born with. It’s something you build.
In this solo episode, Tamsen Fadal breaks down the practical tools that helped her rebuild her confidence after years of negative comments, self-doubt, and overthinking. From the email that stuck with her for years to the everyday habits that changed everything, she shares the exact framework she uses to interrupt doubt before it spirals.
Consider this your playbook for those moments when doubt gets loud and you don’t want it running the show.
You’ll learn how to:
- Interrupt rumination using a simple CBT-based reset you can do anywhere
- Stop negative thoughts before they turn into “I’m not enough"
- Build real confidence through preparation and repetition
- Use the “one promise” habit to rebuild self-trust brick by brick
- Shift your posture and presence in two minutes to change how you feel in any room
By the end of this episode, you’ll understand that confidence isn’t about never doubting yourself. It’s about knowing what to do when doubt shows up and choosing not to let it decide who you are.
If you like this episode, then you will love: “It Can’t Rain Forever”: Kandi Burruss on Reinvention and What Comes Next
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Kandi Burruss, Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, Broadway producer, performer, serial entrepreneur, and former cast member of Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Atlanta, joins Tamsen Fadal for an inspiring conversation about personal and professional growth, entrepreneurship, and longevity.
From getting a record deal at sixteen to writing the global hit “No Scrubs,” building multiple businesses, starring in & Juliet on Broadway, and stepping away from The Real Housewives of Atlanta, Kandi shares how she continues to build her life on her terms.
If you’re navigating a career pivot, building a business, or wondering how to improve your life at any age, this conversation is for you.
By the end of this episode, you’ll know how to…
- Create a new version of yourself at any age
- Stop talking about your ideas and start executing them
- Prioritize joy while pursuing success
- Build longevity in business and entertainment
- Stop letting other people’s opinions hold you back
Plus, Kandi opens up about:
- Why she left The Real Housewives of Atlanta
- The real story behind the hit song “No Scrubs”
- What it was like getting a record deal in high school
- Performing on Broadway in & Juliet
- Balancing motherhood, business, and public life
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About Tamsen Fadal:
Tamsen is a journalist, NYT best-selling author, podcast host, filmmaker and menopause advocate. As host of The Tamsen Show Podcast, she’s become a powerful voice in the conversation about midlife. She is the creator and producer of The (M) Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause and The (M) Factor 2: Before The Pause, groundbreaking documentaries calling for change in how we approach women’s health.
Tamsen is also the author of the New York Times Bestseller How To Menopause, the ultimate guide to navigating midlife with confidence. From SXSW to Capitol Hill, Tamsen champions policies that break the stigma around menopause and empower women at work and beyond. After 30 years as a TV anchor, she now leads the charge in midlife health advocacy. Featured in Oprah Daily, GMA, The Today Show, NYT, and more.
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Tamsen Fadal sits down for a deeply personal solo episode about what her divorce in her early 40s actually taught her about loneliness, identity, grief, and starting over.
After years of building a life she thought was permanent, she found herself facing an empty apartment, a rewritten future, and one big question: Who am I now?
In this episode, she walks you through the biggest lessons she learned in the aftermath of divorce, the ones that helped her stop waiting for closure and start rebuilding her life on her own terms.
This is about understanding why divorce shakes more than just a relationship and how to move through it without losing yourself.
You’ll learn:
- Why it’s better to be alone than lonely in a relationship
- Why closure doesn’t come from paperwork, it comes from a decision
- How grief after divorce is often about losing your identity, not just your partner
- Why some friendships shift during this season and what that really means
- How learning to be alone can rebuild your self-trust
By the end of this episode, you’ll see starting over differently. You’ll understand why this season doesn’t mean you’re broken, it means you’re rebuilding. And you’ll walk away with a clearer sense of your strength, your capability, and your next chapter.
If you like this episode, then you will love: The 4 Dating Mistakes Keeping Smart Women Stuck (And How to Break Them)
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In this episode, Dr. Amy Shah sits down with Tamsen Fadal to discuss the science behind the weight gain, mood swings, brain fog and digestive changes that millions of women experience as their hormones shift throughout life.
Dr. Amy Shah is a double board-certified physician on a mission to help women understand what’s really happening in their bodies.
She shares evidence-based strategies that you can implement to support your energy, metabolism, gut health, and hormones during this confusing stage of life.
In this episode, Tamsen and Dr. Shah unpack:
- The biological changes your body undergoes during perimenopause and menopause
- The critical role gut health plays in hormone balance and immune function
- What to eat to support your body in midlife
- How to improve energy, weight, and mood without extreme diets or trends
- Which wellness trends are effective and which are just fads
If you feel like your body is failing you because your hormones are constantly fluctuating, you’re not alone. By the end of this episode, you’ll have the science to understand what’s actually happening and the tools to work with your body instead of against it.
If you like this episode, then you will love: The Belly Fat Episode: The Truth About Muscle Loss, Menopause, and Midlife Fatigue
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Tamsen Fadal sits down and teaches you what she’s learned about dating, from running a matchmaking business in New York City, to dating through her 20s and 30s, to divorce, and starting over in midlife.
In this episode, she walks you through the 4 biggest dating mistakes women make. The ones that keep smart, self-aware women repeating the same patterns, settling, or wondering why they keep dating the wrong men.
This is about understanding why these mistakes happen and walking away with tools to stop repeating them.
You’ll learn:
- Why dating for validation feels tempting and how to shift toward real connection
- How timelines and panic dating push you to ignore red flags
- Why dating someone’s potential keeps you stuck and what to look for instead
- How women slowly disappear in relationships and how to stay fully yourself
By the end of this episode you’ll see dating with more clarity, more self-trust, and more emotional safety. You’ll have a clearer sense of what’s been holding you back and how to start choosing relationships that actually support who you are.
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