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The Modern Midlife Collective is a health podcast hosted by Dr. Ade Akindipe, DNP, MBA, APRN, FNP-C and Dr. Jillian Woodruff, MD, FACOG, NCMP. It has 30 episodes, with the latest published April 2026.

Welcome to The Modern Midlife Collective—where midlife isn’t a crisis, it’s a rebirth. Hosted by Dr. Ade Akindipe, DNP, and Dr. Jillian Woodruff, MD, this is the podcast for women ready to unapologetically own their power, thrive through the ups and downs of hormones, weight, and self-care, and show the world that thriving at 40 and beyond isn’t just possible—it’s your birthright.Biweekly, we bring you science-backed insights on hormones, menopause, longevity, and sexual health—real tools to empower women in midlife and beyond. With a fearless blend of functional medicine, real-life wisdom, and no-nonsense empowerment, we’re here to challenge the norms, break through the barriers, and help you step into a life of vitality, confidence, and unstoppable strength.Ready to rise? Let’s do this.

health ·en ·30 episodes

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Episode 30: Why Women Live Longer—But Age Worse (And What to Do About It)
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Episode 29: GLP-1s and Hormones: What Your Doctor Isn’t Telling You About Taking Both
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Episode 28 — Why You’re Bloated in Midlife: Gut Health, Estrogen & Metabolism Explained
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Episode 27 - Stop Telling Women to Just Lose Weight: What’s Really Driving Midlife Weight Gain
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Episode 26 - Why Am I Being Asked to Pay More for Healthcare—Even With Insurance? (Part 2)
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Episode 25 - Who Really Pays for Healthcare? Insurance, Cash, and the Cost of Caring for Women in Midlife | Part 1
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Episode 24 - Midlife Musings: When Everything Is “Normal” but You Are Not Fine
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#23 - Brain Fog After 40: Why You Can’t Think Clearly and What Actually Helps
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#22- Tired but Wired After 40 Why Stress Hits Differently in Midlife (and What Actually Helps)
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#21 - Peeing Constantly? Pain with Sex? ‘BV’ That Won’t Go Away? Here’s How to Fix It Fast.
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#20 - The Estrogen Lie: What the FDA Finally Admitted After 20 Years
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#19 - Why You Wake Up at 3 AM
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#18 - Everything They Didn’t Tell You About Perimenopause (But Your Body Is Trying to Show)
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#17 - Progesterone Intolerance: When the Calming Hormone Turns to Chaos
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#16 - Midlife Myth to Modern Medicine: I Don’t Need Progesterone Because I Don’t Have a Uterus
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#15 - From Tired to Thriving: How to Actually Boost Energy in Your 40s & 50s
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#14 - Food, Fads & Female Hormones: What Actually Nourishes Midlife Health | Part 2
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#13 - Food, Fads & Female Hormones: What Actually Nourishes Midlife Health | Part 1
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#12 - Midlife Myth to Modern Medicine: Testosterone is Only for Men
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#11 - Let’s Talk About Libido, Sis: Intimacy, Hormones & Owning Your Sexual Wellness
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#10 - The Ozempic Era: GLP-1s, Weight Loss Hype & What You Need to Know
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#9 - Glow Up: Aesthetic Medicine & Aging Well & Loving the Woman in the Mirror
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#8 - Taiwan Longevity Secrets: What We Learned About Living Longer (and Better)
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#7 - The Myth of Having It All: Real Talk on Balance, Burnout & Boundaries
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#6 - Beyond Weight Gain: Why Your Metabolism Changed—and How to Fix It
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#5 - Midlife Myth vs. Modern Medicine: Heavy Periods Are Just Part of the Process
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#4 - Menopause Myths Debunked_ What Your Doctor Didn’t Tell You (But We Will) | Part 2
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#3 - Menopause Myths Debunked_ What Your Doctor Didn’t Tell You (But We Will) | Part 1
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#2 - What Menopause Really Is (and Why You Need to Know Now)
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Welcome to The Modern Midlife Collective: Real Talk, Real Medicine, Real Women
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