Changing the Conversation Around Menopause with Dr. Jessica Shepherd
Description
On this week’s episode, WHOOP VP of Performance Science Kristen Holmes is joined by OB/GYN and women’s health expert Dr. Jessica Shepherd. She is the Chief Medical Officer for Verywell Health. She is the founder and CEO of Sanctum Med + Wellness, a wellness concierge practice. Dr. Shepherd is also a member of the WHOOP Scientific Advisory Council and is also the founder of Her Viewpoint, an online women's health forum that focuses on addressing taboo topics in a comfortable setting. Kristen and Dr. Shepherd discuss why men should learn about menopause (5:55 ), what is happening in the body during menopause (8:10 ), the timing of entering menopause (11:15 ), the hallmark symptoms of menopause (13:15 ), advice on getting good sleep when experiencing symptoms (17:00 ), hormone replacement therapy (22:25 ), how to detect whether you’re in perimenopause (28:05 ), nutritional tips and behavioral recommendations (33:15 ), understanding mindsets and habits (40:40 ), health risks associated with postmenopause (46:55 ), Don Lemon on women in their primes (54:25 ), and the women’s health space over the next 10 years (58:25 ).
Resources:
Verywell Health
Dr. Shepherd on Instagram
Sanctum Med + Wellness on Instagram
NY Times Article: Women Have Been Misled About Menopause
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