EPISODE · Jun 24, 2026 · 47 MIN
Outsmart Menopause, Feel Amazing with guest expert Dr. Felice Gersh #65
from Your Healthiest Healthy with Samantha Harris
😱MENOPAUSE ISN’T THE END—IT’S THE NEW CHAPTER.And no, you do NOT have to just “suffer through it.” Hormonal shifts can impact everything from sleep to brain health, inflammation, energy, and mood. But here’s the empowering truth: there are science-backed ways to support your body, reduce symptoms, and thrive through perimenopause and menopause.Double board-certified OBGYN and integrative medicine physician Dr. Felice Gersh reveals how declining estradiol drives blood sugar chaos, bone loss, and brain fog — and the food, fasting, and lifestyle moves that put women back in control at every stage of menopause.From exercise and nutrition to gut health, fasting, hormones, and sleep, this episode is packed with practical insights to help you take control of your health and feel your best at every stage of life.This is the science-backed, whole-body conversation that will change how you think about "the change.”In this episode, you will learn:How estrogen impacts blood sugar, metabolism, and diabetes risk during menopause.Why menopause symptoms are connected to inflammation, gut health, and hormones.The powerful role phytoestrogen foods play in reducing hot flashes and supporting health.How exercise helps lower inflammation, improve insulin sensitivity, and ease menopause symptoms.Why walking after meals can help regulate blood sugar spikes and metabolic health.The connection between menopause, bone loss, collagen decline, and cardiovascular health.How time-restricted eating and fasting may support cellular repair and hormone balance.Why gut health and the microbiome are critical for mood, immunity, sleep, and metabolism.How sleep hygiene and reducing blue light exposure can improve hormonal and brain health.The truth about soy, phytoestrogens, and breast cancer risk.How nitric oxide-supporting foods like beets and leafy greens support vascular health.What women should know about hormone replacement therapy and bioidentical hormones.Why inflammation plays a major role in aging, cognitive decline, and overall wellness.Simple lifestyle shifts that can dramatically improve menopausal symptoms and long-term health.… and so much more to help you navigate menopause with confidence, strength, and clarity.About Our Guest Expert:Dr. Felice Gersh is a multi-award-winning physician with dual board certifications in OB-GYN and Integrative Medicine. 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