Season 2: Episode 4: Understanding Hormonal Shifts in Midlife: Insights from Dr. Jessica Beachkofsky (Part 3)

In this episode of the Midlife Mavens podcast, hosts Marci Burroughs and Carol O'Saben welcome Dr. Jessica Beachkofsky, a psychiatrist specializing in perimenopause and menopause. They discuss various hormone replacement therapy (HRT) options, debunk myths around HRT and perimenopause, and provide insights into the role of testosterone in midlife. Dr. B emphasizes the importance of realistic expectations from HRT, the safety concerns around supplements, and the significance of patient-specific approaches in treatment. The episode aims to offer empowering and educational content for women navigating midlife transitions. 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview 01:18 Meet Dr. B: Specializing in Perimenopause and Menopause 01:38 Exploring Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Options 08:28 The Role and Controversy of Testosterone in Midlife 15:35 Debunking Myths and Misinformation about Menopause 23:24 Final Thoughts and Resources 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. 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