GXJ Replay: Who Knew Menopause Came with Bonus Levels?! Weird Symptoms and Cool Solutions with Dr. Betsy Greenleaf

In this episode of the Gen X Juggler Podcast, Deb is joined by Dr. Betsy Greenleaf, the first woman in the U.S. to be board certified in urogynecology.   They discuss the unexpected symptoms of menopause, the importance of pelvic floor health, and different treatment options including hormonal and non-hormonal therapies.   Dr. Betsy emphasizes the importance of gut health and stress management for overall wellness. From the interplay of microbiomes to exploring advanced therapies like vaginal lasers, this episode offers a comprehensive guide for midlife women navigating the complexities of menopause.   00:00 Meet Dr Betsy Greenleaf 01:20 Why Menopause Talk Matters 01:57 Sorting Menopause Marketing 03:27 Cougar Puberty Surprises 05:51 Vaginal Changes Explained 09:17 Hormone Treatment Options 10:30 Lasers And New Tech 13:47 At Home Regeneration Tools 15:01 Budget Timing And Maintenance 17:00 UTIs And Gut Health 23:50 Functional Medicine Mindset 27:05 Microbiome Weight Link 28:12 Microbiome Sharing Myth 29:26 Birth Genetics And Seeding 30:14 Twin Mice Microbiome Swap 31:39 Diversity Stress Lifestyle 33:36 Midlife Stress Sandwich 35:33 Box Breathing Reset 38:10 Kindness Self Care Boundaries 43:29 Cholesterol Cortisol Tradeoff 46:07 Resources Discounts Wrap   **Contact Deb for speaking engagements at [email protected]   **Want to be a guest on Gen X Juggler Podcast? Send Deb Foster a message      on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/genxjuggler   Links to Dr. Betsy Greenleaf: https://pauseinstitute.com https://pelvicfloorstore.com https://www.instagram.com/drbetsygreenleaf?igsh=d3AyZjZyZTIyNzI4 Links to Gen X Juggler: https://youtube.com/@genxjuggler?si=GdErb9FBtfInJMTC https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gen-x-juggler-podcast/id1792338965 https://www.facebook.com/share/1CLEHVGu9H/?mibextid=wwXIfr https://www.instagram.com/gen_x_juggler?igsh=MXRvb3hyZDA4b3MzMQ== https://www.tiktok.com/@debfoster88?_t=ZP-8yp0VGqHois&_r=1   **THIS PODCAST IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT AND INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED PROFESSIONAL ADVICE IN ANY FIELD INCLUDING LEGAL, MEDICAL, FINANCIAL OR MENTAL HEALTH. THE VIEWS EXPRESSED BY GUESTS ON THIS PODCAST ARE THEIR OWN AND DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT THE VIEWS OF THE HOST AND/OR PRODUCERS.**