Ep #64: 4 Nutritional Pillars to Great Skin, Hair, Nails, and Bones in Perimenopause and Menopause with Dr. Cate Shanahan

In this interview, Andrea Donsky, co-founder of Morphus for Menopause, interviews Dr. Cate Shanahan, a leading authority on nutrition and human metabolism. A board-certified Family Physician with over 20 years of clinical experience and NY Times bestselling author of The FatBurn Fix, Deep Nutrition, and Food Rules. Cate explains how the four nutritional pillars to better hair, skin, nails, and bone health in perimenopause and menopause.Delving into body fat and the links to hormonal changes in perimenopause and menopause and how that affects our face’s appearanceLooking at the body as a whole and what happens when we go through menopause and why that can make our shape change. Where are the different compartments of fat in our body?Subcutaneous fat under our skinVisceral or abdominal fat and why it is considered unhealthyThe type of fat in our faces and how weight and hormones affect their balance What can you do about it?Why you need to avoid seed oils (corn, canola, cottonseed, soy, sunflower, safflower, grape seed oil, and rice bran oil)Deep nutrition and how we should be eating a traditional diet that impacts your hair, skin, and nailsThe benefits of eating organ meatsThe importance of “fresh” foods and not overcooking foodsFermented and sprouted foods and how to incorporate them when you have histamine intolerance or SIBOHow do these four pillars affect our skinHow much bone broth should we consume and its impact on our bone healthLearn more about Dr. Shanahan here https://drcate.com/ Good and Bad Fats List https://drcate.com/list-of-good-fats-and-oils-versus-bad/ How to Make Bone Broth at Home https://drcate.com/how-to-make-beef-bone-broth/Deep Nutrition: Why Your Genes Need Traditional Food https://amzn.to/3LJqQuN The Fatburn Fix: Boost Energy, End Hunger, and Lose Weight by Using Body Fat for Fuel https://amzn.to/3Z7qnpk Disease Prevention with the Right Foods Part 1 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-41-disease-prevention-with-the-right-foods-part/id1541865659?i=1000512771294Disease Prevention with the Right Foods Part 2 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-42-disease-prevention-with-the-right-foods-part/id1541865659?i=1000513620336 Andrea’s Book: Unjunk Your Junk Food: Healthy Alternatives to Conventional Snacks https://amzn.to/40KEpyz Visit wearemorphus.com to learn more about the signs and symptoms you may be experiencing, and read our latest articles on perimenopause and menopause.Are you in perimenopause or menopause? Join our Wearemorphus PRIVATE group here: https://bit.ly/2MsxBBf ====== 🔔 S U B S C R I B E: https://bit.ly/3NwqWDc ====== 🦋J O I N our email list: https://bit.ly/3DJFkH0 ====== // S O C I A L M O R P H U S ↙️ ▸ instagram | @wearemorphus | https://bit.ly/367EfWU ▸ facebook | /wearemorphus | https://bit.ly/2MsxBBf ▸ twitter | @wearemorphus | https://bit.ly/3RZt4qf ▸ email | inSend 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.