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EPISODE · Jun 14, 2026 · 15 MIN

Why 90% of Women Get Menopause Wrong (Doctor Reveals The Truth)

from First Principles · host Adrian Wells

The average woman gains 10-15 pounds during menopause, yet doctors still blame it on eating too much. Dr. Mary Claire Haver, one of the country's top menopause specialists, just dropped some truth bombs that'll make you question everything you've been told. In this episode, Adrian Wells digs into why 90% of women are getting completely wrong information about the most significant health transition they'll face. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • Why 80% of menopausal women suffer needlessly when evidence-based treatments exist • The real reason you gain weight during menopause (hint: it's not willpower) • How women lose 20% of bone density in just 5-7 years after menopause starts • Why hot flashes can last over a decade and what actually stops them 👤 Perfect for: lifelong learners and anyone passionate about personal growth, especially if you want to understand one of the most misunderstood areas of women's health. 📍 Chapters: [00:00] Adrian Wells breaks down the menopause misinformation crisis [01:45] Dr. Haver reveals why most doctors get menopause wrong [03:30] The metabolic changes nobody talks about [05:15] Bone density loss: the silent health crisis [07:00] Hot flashes decoded: duration, triggers, and real solutions [09:30] Evidence-based treatments that actually work [11:15] Key takeaways for better health outcomes 🔔 Never miss an episode: Follow First Principles on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and turn on notifications. New episodes drop daily, your next favorite insight is one tap away. 🔍 Topics: menopause, women's health, hormone replacement therapy, metabolic health, bone density Find all episodes at First Principles -------------- Keywords: depression stories, motivation psychology, performance optimization, mental health celebrities, celebrity interviews, personal development, career advice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The average woman gains 10-15 pounds during menopause, yet doctors still blame it on eating too much. Dr. Mary Claire Haver, one of the country's top menopause specialists, just dropped some truth bombs that'll make you question everything you've been told. In this episode, Adrian Wells digs into why 90% of women are getting completely wrong information about the most significant health transition they'll face. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • Why 80% of menopausal women suffer needlessly when evidence-based treatments exist • The real reason you gain weight during menopause (hint: it's not willpower) • How women lose 20% of bone density in just 5-7 years after menopause starts • Why hot flashes can last over a decade and what actually stops them 👤 Perfect for: lifelong learners and anyone passionate about personal growth, especially if you want to understand one of the most misunderstood areas of women's health. 📍 Chapters: [00:00] Adrian Wells breaks down the menopause misinformation crisis [01:45] Dr. Haver reveals why most doctors get menopause wrong [03:30] The metabolic changes nobody talks about [05:15] Bone density loss: the silent health crisis [07:00] Hot flashes decoded: duration, triggers, and real solutions [09:30] Evidence-based treatments that actually work [11:15] Key takeaways for better health outcomes 🔔 Never miss an episode: Follow First Principles on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and turn on notifications. New episodes drop daily, your next favorite insight is one tap away. 🔍 Topics: menopause, women's health, hormone replacement therapy, metabolic health, bone density Find all episodes at First Principles -------------- Keywords: depression stories, motivation psychology, performance optimization, mental health celebrities, celebrity interviews, personal development, career advice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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