“Am I Losing My Mind?”: Menopause Info From the VP of Nursing You Need to Hear in 2026

Menopause care has been shaped by fear for decades. In this episode, Angie Graham sits down with Stacey, VP of Nursing, to talk about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and what’s changing in the conversation.They cover why many women were scared away from estrogen, how perimenopause symptoms can start earlier than people think, and why “treat the symptom” often leads to a long medication list. They also discuss vaginal estrogen for recurrent UTIs in older women, bone health, brain fog, mood changes, and why self-advocacy matters.In this episodeWhy the 2003 black box era changed carePerimenopause symptoms (including brain fog and sleep issues)Vaginal estrogen and recurrent UTIs in older adultsPolypharmacy, side effects, and treating the root causeHRT, bone density, and hip fracture riskHow to find a provider who will actually talk through optionsMedical note This video is for general education. It is not medical advice. Talk with a qualified clinician about your personal risks and options.Subscribe for more If this helped, like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs it. The Angie Graham Podcast https://theangiegrahampodcast.buzzsprout.comApple podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-angie-graham-podcast/id1807196572Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/535Ygb21IEkk7DZL385xs7iHeart Radio:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-angie-graham-podcast-231896434/