What's Outdated in Women's Midlife Care? A DNP Gets Honest

What if the biggest problem with women's midlife healthcare isn't menopause itself, but the outdated information many women are still receiving? In this episode of the Wellness Growth Journeys Podcast, host Mialisa Garnes sits down with Dana Culp, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Nurse Practitioner, Certified Menopause Expert, and founder of Thrive Midlife Medicine, for an honest conversation about why so many women leave appointments feeling unheard. Despite working in healthcare for more than 25 years, Dana found herself dismissed during her own perimenopause journey. That experience led her to build a practice centered on evidence-based, personalized care for women navigating midlife. Together, they explore what has changed in menopause care, what outdated approaches still exist, and how women can advocate for the care they deserve. In this episode, you'll learn: ✔ Why many women feel dismissed during perimenopause ✔ What's outdated about traditional midlife care ✔ Why treating symptoms one by one often misses the bigger picture ✔ Common misconceptions about hormone therapy ✔ How menopause care has evolved over the last 25 years ✔ Questions to ask when choosing a menopause provider ✔ Why individualized care matters ✔ The benefits of evidence-based telemedicine ✔ What thriving in midlife can actually look like Whether you're beginning to notice changes in your body or want to better understand midlife health, this conversation offers practical guidance and reassurance that you don't have to navigate this stage alone. Connect with Dana Culp 🌐 Thrive Midlife Medicine: https://www.thrivemidlifemed.com/ (Take Dana's Perimenopause Quiz through her website.)