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Everyday Wellness: Midlife Hormones, Menopause, and Science for Women 35+
by Everyday Wellness™
Looking for the latest strategies for dealing with menopause, hormones and midlife health issues? You're in the right place! Cynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner, host of the Everyday Wellness podcast, author and international speaker, with over 15 million views for her second TEDx talk (Intermittent Fasting: Transformational Technique). With over 25 years experience in health and wellness, Cynthia is a globally recognized expert in perimenopause/menopause and intermittent fasting, and has been featured on ABC, FOX5, KTLA, CW, Medium, Entrepreneur, and The Megyn Kelly Show. Her mission is to help empower women to live their most optimal lives in perimenopause and beyond.
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Ep. 655 Hormonal Acne, Melasma, and Botox Safety | Women's Health, Hormones, Acne
Welcome to this week’s Midlife Minute. Today I’m answering listeners’ questions related to acne, melasma, and neurotoxins. Stay tuned for more! IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: Why acne is usually hormonal even when blood work looks normal The mechanism that lies behind the connection between...
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Ep. 654 Daily Ayurvedic Self-Care with Dr. Shivani Gupta
Today, I’m delighted to continue my conversation with Dr. Shivani Gupta about curcumin's science and its impact on mitochondrial and brain health. Dr. Gupta is the founder and CEO of Fusionary Formulas and the author of The Inflammation Code. She holds a master's degree and a PhD in Vedic…
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BONUS: Medical Debt and Health Insurance with Andy Schoonover | Medical Insurance, Insurance Alternatives, CrowdHealth
Today’s podcast episode is brought to you by CrowdHealth. I’m delighted to sit down with Andy Schoonover, co-founder and CEO of CrowdHealth, today. CrowdHealth is a community-powered alternative to health insurance, offering a revolutionary way to pay healthcare bills through crowdfunding....
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Ep. 653 Estrogen, Progesterone, and Gut Health with Dr. Kumkum Patel | Gut Health, Constipation, Estrogen, Progesterone
Today, I’m honored to speak with Dr. Kumkum Patel, a double board-certified gastroenterologist and neurogastroenterologist who specializes in the gut-brain-pelvic floor connection. In our conversation, we talk about IBS and stress in midlife, exploring the impact of the enteric nervous system…
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Ep. 652 Undereating, Fasting, and Bone Density
Welcome to the latest Midlife Minute. In this episode, I answer questions related to disordered relationships with food, relative energy deficiency, bone health, and intermittent fasting. Stay tuned to find out what can happen to your body when you’re undernourished, and how to approach...
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Ep. 652 Undereating, Fasting, and Bone Density | Undereating, Fasting, Bone Density
Welcome to the latest Midlife Minute. In this episode, I answer questions related to disordered relationships with food, relative energy deficiency, bone health, and intermittent fasting. Stay tuned to learn what can happen to your body when you’re undernourished, and how to approach intermittent...
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Ep. 651 Personalized Nutrition for Gut Health with Kara Siedman, RD, CDCES
Today, I’m delighted to connect with registered dietitian and certified diabetes care and education specialist, Kara Siedman. Her broad clinical experience spans inpatient oncology, diabetes, and gastroenterology. She is currently the Vice President of Science and Partnerships at Resbiotic. In...
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BONUS: Rethinking Diabetes: Treatment and Management in the Modern Era with Gary Taubes
I am thrilled to have Gary Taubes back on the show today. (He was with me before on episode 137. Gary is an investigative science and health journalist whose work has been pivotal in catalyzing the low-carb keto movement. He has written many books, including his most recent, Rethinking Diabetes,...
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Ep. 650 ADHD and Hormones in Women with Dr. Jolene Brighten
Today, I’m honored to reconnect with Dr. Jolene Brighten. She’s an award-winning, board-certified naturopathic endocrinologist, nutrition scientist, and leading voice in women’s health. She’s the author of Beyond the Pill, Healing Your Body Naturally After Childbirth, and her latest book, ADHD…
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Ep. 649 Hormone Therapy After Hysterectomy |Menopause, Perimenopause, Hormone Health
Welcome to this week’s Midlife Minute! Today, I examine partial and full hysterectomies and what we know about their potential long-term effects, clarifying what the research tells us about bone, brain, and cardiovascular health, and what women should discuss with their healthcare providers…
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Ep. 648 High and Low Cortisol Explained with Dr. Erin Kinney
Today, I’m delighted to connect with Dr. Erin Kinney. She’s a naturopathic medicine doctor and the founder of the Kinney Clinic, which focuses on hormone replacement therapy, nutrition, adrenal health, thyroid, and lymphatic system issues. Dr. Kinney is also the stress reset expert and author of...
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BONUS: Cholesterol, ApoB, and Lp(a) with Crystal Gossard, DCN, MS, CNS, LN
This episode is sponsored by Life Extension. I am delighted to have Dr. Crystal Gossard, the Manager of Education at Life Extension, joining me today. Dr. Gossard is a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition with over 15 years of experience in nutrition, fitness, dietary supplements, and integrative...
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Ep. 647 Spore-Based Probiotics and Gut Health with Kiran Krishnan, Ph.D. | Probiotics, Gut Health, Womens Health
I’m thrilled to reconnect with microbiome expert Kiran Krishnan today. Kiran co-founded Just Thrive and previously served as Chief Scientific Officer at Microbiome Labs. He has more than 16 years of experience in the dietary supplement and nutrition industry, with postgraduate research experience...
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Ep. 646 HRT and Bone Health in Menopause | Menopause, Perimenopause, Bone Health
Welcome to the latest Midlife Minute. Today, I answer some listener questions about bone health, osteoporosis, HRT, and the menopause transition. Stay tuned to learn more about bone loss, bone health, and proactive ways to protect your bone mass. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: Bone density loss...
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Ep. 645 Chronic Stress and Dysregulation with Roseann Capanna-Hodge, Ed.D. | Stress, Emotional Dysregulation
I’m thrilled to reconnect with Roseann Capanna-Hodge, Ed.D., today. She's a licensed clinical psychologist, board-certified in neurofeedback, and mom of two neurodivergent children. She's also the author of the upcoming book, The Dysregulated Kid. Today, we discuss how midlife women become…
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BONUS: Perimenopause and Menopause: What you didn't Know with Dr. Felice Gersh
I’m honored to reconnect with Dr. Felice Gersh today! She is a multi-award-winning physician with dual board certification in OB-GYN and Integrative Medicine. We connected once before in Episode 221, where we spoke about PCOS and metabolic health. Today, Dr. Gersh joins me to dive into...
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Ep. 644 Insulin Resistance and Advanced Lipid Testing with Dr. Tom Dayspring
Today, I’m honored to reconnect with fan favorite, Dr. Tom Dayspring. Dr. Dayspring is a fellow of both the American College of Physicians and the National Lipid Association, and is certified in internal medicine and clinical lipidology with extensive experience in perimenopause and menopause...
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Ep. 643 What Menopause Does to Lp(a) and Cholesterol |Menopause, Perimenopause, Cholesterol
Welcome to the latest Midlife Minute. This episode unpacks ongoing research on Lp(a), explores how women’s lipids change during the perimenopause-to-menopause transition, and clarifies what we can do about it. Stay tuned for more! IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: How total cholesterol, LDL, and...
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Ep. 642 Metabolic Health and Brain Aging with Dr. Zaldy Tan | Menopause, Perimenopause, Metabolic Health
Today, I am honored to connect with Dr. Zaldy Tan, a geriatric medicine and memory disorder specialist whose research career has centered on the Framingham Heart Studies Offspring Cohort. Dr. Tan currently directs Cedar Sinai’s memory and healthy aging programs, after previously leading the…
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BONUS: Spermidine and Autophagy with Leslie Kenny | Menopause, Perimenopause, Longevity
Welcome to the latest episode in our series of highly vetted companies I like to share with my Everyday Wellness community. Today, I’m delighted to connect with Leslie Kenny, Founder and CEO of Oxford Healthspan. After being diagnosed with multiple autoimmune conditions and being told she was...
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Ep. 641 Ayurveda, Gut Health, and Inflammation with Dr. Shivani Gupta | Menopause, Perimenopause, Holistic Health
I am delighted to welcome Dr. Shivani Gupta today for the first of two interviews. Dr. Gupta is the founder and CEO of Fusionary Formulas and the author of The Inflammation Code. She has both a master's degree and a PhD in Vedic sciences, where her dissertation focused on turmeric's role in...
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Ep. 640 Cardiovascular Risk Markers in Midlife Women |Menopause, Perimenopause, Heart Health
Welcome to the latest Midlife Minute. Today, I’m answering listeners’ questions about cardiovascular risk, focusing on Lp(a), LDL, statins, and the changes women experience after menopause. Stay tuned for more! IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: Why women should have their Lp(a) checked both before...
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Ep. 639 Sunlight, Sleep, and Metabolism with Dr. John La Puma | Menopause, Perimenopause, Metabolic Health
I’m honored to connect with Dr. John La Puma today. Dr. La Puma spent three decades building the case that food, nature, and light are clinical tools, not just lifestyle add-ons. He was the first physician to complete a professional cooking curriculum, and he used that training to co-develop the...
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BONUS: Nutrient Deficiencies in Perimenopause with Julie Sawaya | Menopause, Perimenopause, Nutrition
This episode is another in our podcast series of conversations with highly vetted brands I feel confident recommending to my community. Today, I was delighted to connect with Julie Sawaya, Co-founder and Co-CEO of Needed, a women's health company advancing nutrition standards across the mother...
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Ep. 638 Midlife Hormones and Peptide Therapy with Dr. Aleksandra Gajer | Menopause, Perimenopause, Hormone Health
Today, I’m thrilled to connect with Dr. Aleksandra Gajer. Dr. Gajer was previously an academic emergency medicine physician who pivoted after realizing ER medicine was functioning less as a place that saves lives and more as a place that manages chronic conditions that should have been caught and...
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Ep. 637 HRT Dosing: Absorption, Timing, and Lab Testing |Menopause, Perimenopause, Hormone Replacement Therapy
Welcome to this week’s Midlife Minute episode. Today, we’re diving into listener questions about HRT dosing and the confusion surrounding administration. We explore several key themes, including absorption issues, lab draws, and cycling versus daily continuous dosing. I also compare oral...
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Ep. 636 The Partner's Guide to Midlife Marriage with Todd Thurlow | Menopause, Perimenopause, Relationships
We have an extra-special podcast today with my husband, Todd, where we answer many listeners' questions about our relationship, how we met, and our shared interests. In this episode, Todd and I discuss ways to support your partner through perimenopause and menopause, the importance of shared...
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BONUS: Practical Solutions to Manage Perimenopause and Menopause Symptoms with Dr. Mary Claire Haver
Today, I am thrilled to reconnect with a previous guest, Dr. Mary Claire Haver. Dr. Haver is a board-certified OBGYN, a certified menopause provider, and the founder of Mary Claire Wellness, a private medical practice focusing on women in midlife. Her best-selling book, the Galveston Diet, and…
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Ep. 635 Oral Versus Transdermal Estrogen Therapy with Dr. Salome Masghati | Menopause, Perimenopause, Hormone Therapy
Today, I’m honored to connect with Dr. Salome Masghati, founder of Precision Gynecology, which provides the unhurried, root-cause-oriented care often missing in a system where women are rushed through short appointments, focusing on bioidentical hormone therapy, perimenopause, and menopause. Dr....
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Ep. 634 Heart Disease Risk, Lipids, and Imaging |Menopause, Perimenopause, Heart Health
Welcome to this week’s Midlife Minute episode! Statistically, one in three women will die of heart disease. So, today, we’re answering some of the many questions I received about lipids and heart health. Although I’ve done other lipid-focused Midlife Minutes before, this episode is yet another...
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Ep. 633 The Midlife Metabolic Health Masterclass for Women | Menopause, Perimenopause, Metabolic Health
I’m delighted to bring you a midlife metabolic health masterclass for women today, with experts Dr. Yael Joffe, Dr. Ben Bikman, Dr. Lara Briden, Dr. Felice Gersh, and Dr. Alexandra Sowa. In this masterclass, our panel of experts explores how women’s metabolisms change in perimenopause, how our…
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BONUS: Preserving Muscle During Weight Loss with Angelo Keely | Menopause, Perimenopause, Muscle Health
I’m excited to share another episode in our series of highly vetted companies. Today, I’m delighted to reconnect with Angelo Keely, the Co-founder and CEO of Kion, for our third conversation. I’ve been using essential aminos. I really leaned into them during my book launch, and I credit them with...
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Ep. 632 Good Girl Identity and Autoimmune Health with Sara Hirsh Bordo | Menopause, Perimenopause, Autoimmune Health
Today, I’m delighted to connect with Sara Hirsh Bordo, an autoimmune-diagnosed, 15-times award-winning documentary filmmaker, the founder and CEO of Women Rising, and the author of Autoimmunity and the Good Girls. I loved Sara's book, and I love her work! I believe her message will resonate…
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Ep. 631 The Metabolic Health Masterclass | Menopause, Perimenopause, Metabolic Health
Today, we have a metabolic health masterclass, featuring Dr. Robert Lustig, Ben Azadi, Dr. Ben Bikman, Mark Sisson, and Dr. Nick Norwitz. In today’s masterclass, we explore why metabolic dysfunction is not simply a calories-in, calories-out issue or a failure of willpower, how insulin and leptin...
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BONUS: The Glucose Goddess Method: Your Path to Health and Happiness with Jessie Inchauspe
I am delighted to have Jessie Inchauspe, the Glucose Goddess, joining me on the podcast today! Metabolic health is my passion! It is a huge focus of my work, and Jessie is truly a gift in this space! She is a rising-star author and biochemist with a clear, accessible way of explaining the science...
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Ep. 630 Body Image, Burnout, and Boundaries in Midlife with Dr. Rachel Goldman PhD | Menopause, Perimenopause, Nervous System Health
I’m delighted to connect with Dr. Rachel Goldman today. She is a licensed clinical psychologist based in New York City and a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. She specializes in the mind-body connection using cognitive behavioral...
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Ep. 629 The Gut's Role in Hormones, Metabolism, and Immunity | Menopause, Perimenopause, Gut Health
Welcome to the latest summer version of the Midlife Minute. In this episode, we’re focusing on the gut. Even though I’ve written a book about the gut microbiome changes that occur in perimenopause and menopause, I’m often asked whether the gut is truly central to midlife. So today, I provide…
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Ep. 628 Graves Disease, Hyperthyroidism, and Thyroid Health with Dr. Eric Osansky | Menopause, Perimenopause, Thyroid Health
I am honored to connect with Dr. Eric Osansky today. He is a chiropractic physician, clinical nutritionist, and functional medicine provider. He is also an author who loves to write about hyperthyroidism and a lifestyle-focused approach to it. In today’s conversation, Dr. Osansky unpacks his own...
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BONUS: Mitochondria and Cellular Aging with Dr. Siobhan Mitchell | Menopause, Perimenopause, Mitochondrial Health
In this episode, we’re featuring MitoQ, a company whose research around antioxidant support for mitochondrial function has been of particular interest to me. I’m thrilled to welcome Dr. Siobhan Mitchell, the Chief Scientific Officer at MitoQ. Dr. Mitchell completed her PhD at SUNY Albany and a...
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Ep. 627 Skin Aging: Collagen, Lasers, and Biostimulators with Dr. Lanna Cheuck | Menopause, Perimenopause, Skin Health
I’m delighted to connect with Dr. Lanna Cheuck today. She’s a board-certified urologic surgeon who transitioned from academic medicine into a distinctive career in medical esthetics. In today’s conversation, Dr. Lanna shares her inspiring origin story, and we explore the influence of sexual…
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Ep. 626 Why Indoor Air Quality Matters for Long-Term Health with Michael Rubino | Menopause, Perimenopause, Mold Exposure
I am delighted to connect with Michael Rubino today. Michael is the founder and CEO of Home Cleanse and the chair of Change the Air Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to improving indoor environments and public health. He is widely recognized as the leading authority on mold remediation and indoor...
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BONUS: How Cold Laser Rebuilds Collagen Without Skin Damage with Lucy Goff | Menopause, Perimenopause, Skin Health
Today’s episode is another in our podcast series featuring companies I genuinely feel aligned with. Today, I’m delighted to welcome Lucy Goff, the founder of Lyma, a pioneering wellness brand transforming beauty and health through science-backed innovation. Before launching Lyma, Lucy built a...
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Ep. 625 Breast Cancer Risk, Screening, and Treatment with Dr. Elisa Port | Menopause, Perimenopause, Breast Health
Today, I am delighted to connect with Dr. Elisa Port, a talented breast surgeon with a passion for helping women better understand breast cancer, breast health, and the science behind screening, diagnosis, and treatment. She’s the chief of breast surgery for Mount Sinai Health System in New York…
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Ep. 624 Hormone Replacement Therapy: Timing, Safety, and Treatment | Menopause, Perimenopause, Hormone Replacement Therapy
Welcome to this week’s Midlife Minute. This episode is dedicated to the overwhelming number of HRT-related questions I’ve received from my community in 2026. Hormone replacement therapy has generated more questions than almost any other midlife topic, especially regarding timing, progesterone,...
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Ep. 623 How Your Nervous System Shapes Hormones and Healing with Dr. Tabatha Barber | Menopause, Perimenopause, Hormones
Today, I’m delighted to reconnect with Dr. Tabatha Barber, also known as The Gutsy Gynecologist. She is a triple board-certified OB-GYN specializing in perimenopause, menopause, and functional medicine. In today’s discussion, we explore why supporting your hormones involves much more than simply...
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BONUS: AMA: Creatine's Impact on Metabolic Health and Wellness with Dr. Darren Candow
Today, I am delighted to reconnect with Dr. Darren Candow. Dr. Candow is a distinguished professor and an internationally renowned researcher on creatine monohydrate, nutrition, and physical activity who joined me before on Episode 301, where we spoke about creatine. We are doing an AMA session...
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Ep. 622 Brain Fog, Cognitive Reserve, and Dementia Prevention with Dr. Tommy Wood | Menopause, Perimenopause, Brain Health
Today, I’m honored to reconnect with Dr. Tommy Wood. He is a neuroscientist, a performance coach, and an elite-level professional nerd. He's also currently an associate professor of pediatrics and neuroscience at the University of Washington. He received his bachelor's in biochemistry from the...
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Ep. 621 Cortisol, Belly Fat, and the Fasting Mistake Most Women Make with Ben Azadi, FDN-P | Menopause, Perimenopause, Keto
I’m delighted to reconnect with my dear friend Ben Azadi today, in honor of his newly revised book, Keto Flex. Ben is a leading authority on metabolic health, an international Keystone speaker, and the New York Times best-selling author of Metabolic Freedom. In today’s conversation, we discuss…
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BONUS: A Fresh Perspective on Aging: Dr. Youn's Expert Insights
I am thrilled to connect with my friend and colleague, Dr. Anthony Youn today. Dr. Youn is a nationally recognized board-certified plastic surgeon and the author of many best-selling books. He has a massive social media presence and hosts the widely acclaimed podcast The Holistic Plastic Surgery...
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Ep. 620 Menopause, Hormones, and the Body’s Terrain with Dr. Sharon Stills | Menopause, Perimenopause, Lymphatic Health
I am honored to connect with Dr. Sharon Stills today. She is a graduate of naturopathic medical school with extensive training in European biological medicine, bioidentical hormone replacement, and anti-aging therapies. In our conversation today, we explore terrain-based medicine and strategies…
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Looking for the latest strategies for dealing with menopause, hormones and midlife health issues? You're in the right place!
Cynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner, host of the Everyday Wellness podcast, author and international speaker, with over 15 million views for her second TEDx talk (Intermittent Fasting: Transformational Technique).
With over 25 years experience in health and wellness, Cynthia is a globally recognized expert in perimenopause/menopause and intermittent fasting, and has been featured on ABC, FOX5, KTLA, CW, Medium, Entrepreneur, and The Megyn Kelly Show. Her mission is to help empower women to live their most optimal lives in perimenopause and beyond.
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