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Menopause Rescue

Menopause Rescue

By: Dr. Polly Watson
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 Women may spend over a decade of their lives experiencing symptoms around menopause transition, while just over 10% of women’s healthcare professionals feel comfortable treating menopause. The conversation around menopause has evolved beyond hot flashes and night sweats to include how hormonal changes affect bone, brain, mood, heart and mental health. Midlife women can feel like they are drowning in symptoms. Many of them are not well served by health care providers who haven’t updated their knowledge on hormones since the WHI 20 years ago and influencers who are peddling potions and lotions which may not be effective. Menopause Rescue is here to give you a hand up. I’m a board certified gynecologist with certification in menopausal medicine as well as functional medicine. My goal is to revolutionize the menopause dialogue, using the transition as a spark to ignite health promotion. Secondly, we will discuss solutions for low libido, weight gain, mood changes, brain fog, hot flashes and night sweats, insomnia and sexual pain and dive into the nuances of each topic, empowering women to determine what is uniquely relevant for them. This podcast is for women who are curious about their health and curate a mindset around menopause as an opportunity for growth. Many of us at this time in our lives are at a high point in our relationships and our careers. We know ourselves and know how to create boundaries and have defined our values in a way that we simply didn’t have the wisdom to do in our 20 and 30s. Women in their 40s and 50s are at the perfect moment to take up some space in their lives and step into this transition with strength. Every other week we will gather to review topics that are relevant to menopause and take you behind the scenes with hormone specialists to help you cull and decipher health recommendations to find your unique solution.Copyright 2024 All rights reserved. Alternative & Complementary Medicine Hygiene & Healthy Living Physical Illness & Disease
Episodes
  • Strong Over Skinny: Expert Insights to Prevent Menopause Muscle Loss

    Strong Over Skinny: Expert Insights to Prevent Menopause Muscle Loss
    Jun 27 2025

    In this episode, Dr. Polly Watson is joined by Kate Willis NP-C to debunk fitness myths and deliver real-world guidance on how women can build and preserve muscle during perimenopause and menopause. From progressive overload to protein needs, creatine, stress recovery, and smarter training, this episode is packed with practical strategies to help you feel stronger, not just skinnier. Whether you're brand new to strength training or looking to break through a plateau, you'll find science-backed insights and empowering advice to support your midlife health journey.

    Quotes

    • "Exercise is a stressor and if it’s not dosed correctly, it can make you feel worse, not better." - Kate Willis NP-C
    • “If we're trying to build muscle, we need to be having adequate nutrition to feed muscle.” - Dr. Polly Watson
    • "You're not going to bulk up with physiologic levels of testosterone - you’re going to get toned and strong." - Kate Willis NP-C

    Resources

    Protein Cheat Sheet

    Evlo Fitness

    Dr. Stacy Sims - Power Happens

    Connect with Dr. Polly Watson and Kate Willis NP-C

    Website: https://hormonewellnessmd.com/podcast

    Resources: https://hormonewellnessmd.com/podcast-resources

    New Patient: https://hormonewellnessmdacademy.teachable.com/p/are-we-a-good-fit-new-patient-welcome-course

    Instagram: https://instagram.com/hormonewellnessmd

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hormonewellnessmd

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG4Tw8oHGR_6wBZmXrTu9xA

    Disclaimer: https://hormonewellnessmd.com/podcast-disclaimer
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    31 mins
  • Mold vs. Menopause: What’s Really Causing Your Symptoms?

    Mold vs. Menopause: What’s Really Causing Your Symptoms?
    Jun 13 2025

    In this insightful episode, Dr. Polly Watson is joined by Dr. Ami Ingram, a functional medicine physician with a specialty in mold-related illness. Together, they delve into the often-overlooked health impacts of mold exposure by highlighting how its symptoms can closely mimic or overlap with conditions like perimenopause, PCOS, and other hormonal imbalances. The conversation covers everything from recognizing the signs of mold toxicity to effective diagnostic strategies and the critical role of home testing. Both doctors share their personal experiences with mold, shedding light on how isolating the journey can be and emphasizing the power of community in the healing process. Dr. Ingram also introduces her accessible educational resources designed to empower individuals facing mold-related health issues - offering practical guidance, support, and most importantly, hope.

    Quotes

    • “We all have mold. But it’s the type, the load, and how your body handles it that matters.” Dr. Ami Ingram
    • “Healing from mold isn’t just about the body - it’s about calming the brain and rebuilding connection.” Dr. Polly Watson
    • “We all have a toxic barrel - some have big spigots, some small. When it overflows, symptoms appear.” Dr. Ami Ingram

    Resources

    Visual Contrast Sensitivity (VCS) Test

    ISEAI Resources: Designed by experts for patients and clinicians treating mold-related illness.

    Connect with Dr. Ami Ingram

    Online Courses: https://family-functional-medicine.teachable.com/

    Website: https://www.familyfunctionalmed.com/

    New Patient: https://www.familyfunctionalmed.com/discovery-consult/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/familyfunctional_med/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/familyfunctionalmed/

    Connect with Dr. Polly Watson

    Website: https://hormonewellnessmd.com/podcast

    Resources: https://hormonewellnessmd.com/podcast-resources

    New Patient: https://hormonewellnessmdacademy.teachable.com/p/are-we-a-good-fit-new-patient-welcome-course

    Instagram: https://instagram.com/hormonewellnessmd

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hormonewellnessmd

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG4Tw8oHGR_6wBZmXrTu9xA

    Disclaimer: https://hormonewellnessmd.com/podcast-disclaimer
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    44 mins
  • The Best Vitamins to Balance Hormones for Females

    The Best Vitamins to Balance Hormones for Females
    May 30 2025

    In this episode of Menopause Rescue, Dr. Polly Watson and Kate Willis NP-C discuss the most common supplements they recommend for women in various hormonal stages, particularly during menopause. They emphasize the importance of quality and sourcing when buying supplements. From demystifying magnesium types to explaining the synergy between vitamin D and K2, this conversation offers clarity and actionable advice for anyone looking to support their health with evidence-based supplementation.

    Quotes

    • “You can never out-supplement an unhealthy lifestyle.” - Dr. Polly Watson
    • “We think a lot about calcium for bone health and Vitamin D, but magnesium is actually really essential for good bone density.” - Kate Willis NP-C
    • “Berberine is great but it is not going to do what a GLP-1 injectable medication does for weight loss.” - Kate Willis NP-C

    Resources

    Supplements for Women’s Hormone Balance Infographic

    Connect with Dr. Polly Watson and Kate Willis NP-C

    Website: https://hormonewellnessmd.com/podcast

    Resources: https://hormonewellnessmd.com/podcast-resources

    New Patient: https://hormonewellnessmdacademy.teachable.com/p/are-we-a-good-fit-new-patient-welcome-course

    Instagram: https://instagram.com/hormonewellnessmd

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hormonewellnessmd

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG4Tw8oHGR_6wBZmXrTu9xA

    Disclaimer: https://hormonewellnessmd.com/podcast-disclaimer
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    33 mins
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