Menopause, Hormones, and Taking Your Health Back

What if many of the health struggles women face in midlife weren’t inevitable — but preventable?In this episode of Thriving to the Finish Line, Shannon Miller sits down with Dr. Rachel Coleman and Dr. Anamaria Yeung of Empower Lifestyle Medicine to explore how lifestyle medicine is transforming the way we approach aging, chronic disease, and menopause.Both physicians share their personal journeys from traditional medical practice into lifestyle medicine, a field focused on preventing and reversing disease through six foundational pillars: nutrition, sleep, movement, stress management, healthy relationships, and minimizing harmful substances.The conversation dives deep into some of the most misunderstood topics in women’s health, including:◼️ What lifestyle medicine actually is — and how it differs from conventional care◼️ Why menopause symptoms are often overlooked or misunderstood◼️ The science behind menopausal hormone therapy◼️ The long-lasting impact of the Women’s Health Initiative study on women’s healthcare◼️ The benefits of estrogen therapy for bone, cardiovascular, and mental health◼️ The role of testosterone therapy in womenWhy prevention, movement, and lifestyle change can dramatically improve quality of lifeDr. Coleman and Dr. Yeung also explain why their practice focuses on spending meaningful time with patients — something often missing in today’s healthcare system — helping people implement sustainable lifestyle changes rather than relying on quick fixes.Together, they challenge the idea that aging means decline and instead offer a hopeful message: midlife can be a powerful opportunity to reset your health, invest in yourself, and thrive in the decades ahead.Whether you're navigating perimenopause, supporting aging parents, or simply curious about how lifestyle choices shape long-term health, this conversation offers practical insight and empowering perspective.Learn more about Empower Lifestyle Medicine:https://www.empowerlifestylemedicine.com/