Ep #191: The Perimenopause & Menopause Book You've Been Searching For

Andrea Donsky is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist with over 20 years of experience in health & wellness, a published menopause researcher, and the founder of Morphus. She is the author of Nourishing Menopause (Simon and Schuster) and Unjunk Your Junk Food, and the host of the Menopause Reimagined podcast, where she shares the latest science, real-talk strategies, and tools to help women thrive through perimenopause and menopause.If you've ever been told it's just stress, just aging, or just in your head, this episode and Andrea's new book are what you've been waiting for.In this very personal solo episode, Andrea shares the story behind her brand-new book, "Nourishing Menopause: Powerful Nutrition and Lifestyle Strategies to Feel Your Best." After 14 years in perimenopause (11 of them not even knowing it), she knew women like us deserved better. This book is the roadmap she wished existed when she was sitting on her couch, counting hot flashes or Googling symptoms at 3 AM.What you'll learn in this episode:The 103+ symptoms of perimenopause and menopause your doctor probably never mentionedWhy phantom smells, anxiety, and digestive issues are often hormonal (not "in your head")The 17 reasons women gain weight in midlife (and why eating less isn't the answer)Andrea's personal story with anxiety, panic attacks, OCD, PTSD, and Hashimoto's thyroiditisWhy weight training matters more than cardio and how to start Chapters: 0:00 Why I Wrote Nourishing Menopause 1:30 The 103+ Symptoms Most Women Never Hear 3:10 Phantom Smells and Symptoms Doctors Dismiss 4:50 Why 1 in 5 Women Doesn't Know Her Stage 6:35 17 Real Reasons We Gain Weight 8:50 Stress, Anxiety, and Hashimoto's 11:15 Sleep, Protein, and Hormone-Supportive Eating 13:25 Why Weight Training Is QueenGet your copy of Nourishing Menopause here: www.nourishingmenopausebook.comDownload the resources mentioned in the book: https://wearemorphus.com/pages/book-resources  Send us Fan Mail ======Morphus: Menopause Reimagined💊 Shop Morphus Supplements: https://wearemorphus.com/collections/all📖 Order "Nourishing Menopause: Powerful Nutrition & Lifestyle Strategies to Feel Your Best." (Simon & Schuster, May 5, 2026)Amazon Canada: https://amzn.to/4xaREJK Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4rFj7jk 📰 As seen in USA Today: https://bit.ly/43nrMwO  ✅ Fill out our surveys: https://bit.ly/4jcVuLh🦋 SUBSCRIBE to our list: https://bit.ly/3VdDA0VFOLLOW US: TikTok @andreadonsky & @wearemorphusInstagram: @wearemorphus | @andreadonskyFacebook: /wearemorphusDISCLAIMER: This is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider. This podcast contains affiliate links; Morphus may earn a commission. Thank you for your support.