Season 2: Episode 3: Understanding Hormonal Shifts in Midlife: Insights from Dr. Jessica Beachkofsky (Part 2)

In this episode of the Midlife Mavens podcast, hosts Marci Burroughs and Carol O'Saben continue their conversation with Dr. Jessica Beachkofsky, a psychiatrist specializing in perimenopause and menopause. They dive deep into hormone replacement therapy (HRT), discussing historical fears, current understandings, and the relationship between HRT and breast cancer risk. Dr. B also elaborates on bone health, osteopenia, and the benefits of estrogen for heart health. This episode aims to provide clarity and factual information to empower women navigating midlife changes.   00:00 Comparing Alcohol and HRT in terms of breast cancer risk 00:16 Introduction to Midlife Mavens Podcast 01:18 Meet Dr. B: Specialist in Perimenopause and Menopause 01:32 Debunking Myths About Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) 03:31 Risks and Benefits of HRT 06:30 When to Consider Starting HRT 10:41 Alternative Ways to Manage Menopause Symptoms 17:14 Bone Density and Osteopenia Explained 25:54 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview   More information about Dr. B:  Dr. Jessica Beachkofsky (https://www.jessicabeachkofsky.com) is a psychiatrist specializing in perimenopause and menopause mental health. Dr. B works with women navigating hormonal shifts, mood changes and all the brain chaos that comes with a perimenopause menopause transition. She's really good at making medicine and psychiatry digestible, engaging, and actually useful because knowledge is power and midlife women deserve both.  Here’s Dr B’s hormone information sheet:  https://tinyurl.com/drb-hormones   Got a question or a suggestion for a future episode?  Use our “Ask Us Anything” Form:  https://forms.gle/3bo4KuaXfGxCUS9C9   If you are looking for a therapist and would like to reach out to Marci or Carol, take a look at their websites: Marci:  https://www.marciburroughsphdcst.com Carol: https://www.drosaben.com   Other therapist directories you can use to help you find therapy include: Psychology Today:  https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/th… Mental Health Match:  https://mentalhealthmatch.com/ American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists:  https://aasect.org iTherapy:  https://itherapy.com