Menopause & Hormone Therapy Secrets Every Woman Over 40 Needs to Know w/ Melyssa Ford

EPISODE · Oct 21, 2025 · 1H 8M

Menopause & Hormone Therapy Secrets Every Woman Over 40 Needs to Know w/ Melyssa Ford

from disruptHER · host Dr. Somi Javaid

Melyssa Ford is a journalist, television host, and founder of the Hot and Bothered podcast, a movement redefining how women understand menopause, hormones, and midlife health. She’s been recognized for her work empowering women to take control of their well-being and speak openly about topics that have been ignored for decades. In today’s episode, Melissa shares her menopause story and explains how women can navigate perimenopause and menopause with clarity, confidence, and compassion. We explore what every woman needs to know about the physical and emotional changes that come with perimenopause, how to manage them, and how to protect your bone, heart, and hormonal health in your 40s and beyond. We discuss how to rebuild your energy and focus, and how hormone balance impacts your mood, metabolism, and mental health. Melissa also explains what hormone therapy is and how to decide whether or not it’s right for you. You’ll learn how to have more informed conversations with your doctor, what questions to ask, and how to separate facts from fear when it comes to hormone therapy. If you’re over 40 and feel tired, disconnected, or unsure of what’s happening to your body, join us today to understand what’s changing, and how to take back control of your health, happiness, and peace of mind.Melyssa Ford's Links:https://www.instagram.com/melyssaford/?hl=enhttps://web.facebook.com/melyssaford/Dr Somi Javaid's Links:https://www.linkedin.com/in/somi-javaidhttps://www.drsomi.com/Personalized menopause and sexual health care, longer visits, trusted experts, all from home: https://www.HerMD.com

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