The MENopause Playbook

Dr. David Szmiga | Founder/Owner MDR Rehab Delray Beach | To schedule a consultation with Dr. Szmiga, contact 561.638.1078

 Dr. Ryan Baker, DC, SFMA | IG @ryanbaker_dc | To schedule a consultation, contact Conde Center Comprehensive Spine & Wellness 561.330.6096

Dr. Andrew Reiss, former pediatrician with Pediatric Associates Boca Raton and current Affiliate Clinical Professor at Florida Atlantic University Schmidt College of Medicine shares a deeply personal and eye-opening reflection on navigating menopause alongside his wife--revealing how even a lifetime of medical knowledge can fall short in preparing one to truly understand and support a partner through this complex and transformative season. 

Calvin Masters | Founder, Masters Fitness, IG @masters_fitness 

Brian Weiss | Fitness Director @ 9W57, IG @biceps_n_bourbon

Today we dive into the MATE survey that analyzed men's awareness and understanding of menopausal symptoms including complex relationship challenges that can arise during perimenopause and menopause, unpacking everything from communication breakdowns and emotional shifts to changes in libido and intimacy. 

Nick Kusturic, licensed acupuncturist and herbalist, combines modern and traditional acupuncture techniques with customized herbal formulas, targeted supplementation, nutrition, and practical lifestyle strategies to create real, sustainable change for each individual he treats. Today we learned how acupuncture and other complimentary techniques may relieve menopause symptoms and which specific symptoms respond best to these modalities. 

Dr. John Conde is a native Floridian, born in Miami and raised in Delray Beach. He is a Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist and a Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Neurology Board. He established the Functional Neurology Brain Center of Florida in 2006. His vision was to deliver the most advanced, evidence-based treatments in an environment with state-of-the-art equipment and expertly qualified physicians. In today's epsiode Dr. Conde explains the impact menopause has on cognitive health and we dive into understanding symtpoms like brain fog, irritability, anxiety and more. 

Dr. Branson Collins, triple board certified physician and Medical Director of Marcus Institute of Integrative Health breaks down menopause through the lens of both integrative and precision medicine. He explains how lifestyle, stress, sleep and hormone imbalance all intersect and why understanding this phase of life matters more than most men realize. Get in touch: [email protected]: Dr. Branson Collins | Medical Director | Marcus Institute of Integrative HealthWebsite: https://www.fau.edu/marcusinstitute/Email [email protected]: @miihbocaraton

What do men need to know about menopause? Everything! Sara and Brian kick things off by revealing the purpose for this podcast, and breaking down common misconceptions, how to start a dialogue, the way it manifests itself in our daily lives, how to be a supportive partner, and much much more!

Menopause impacts every single woman on the planet, yet most men know nothing about it. But menopause isn’t a mystery. It’s biology. It’s health. And it affects every woman you know—your partner, your coworkers, your family. The real problem? Most men were never given the playbook.Somehow, we all missed the class that explained hot flashes, mood swings, weight gain, brain fog—and why saying the wrong thing at the wrong time can feel like stepping on a landmine.For decades, menopause education has been exclusively presented by female practitioners to a female audience, leaving men completely clueless. No one ever stopped to curate the science, translate it clearly, and deliver it directly to a male audience—until now.This podcast was created to fix that.Each episode delivers evidence-based science, explained by expert male practitioners, with clarity, brevity, and just enough humor to keep it human. No lectures. No fluff. No guessing. Just practical insights you can actually use—so men can show up with confidence and compassion.Because if half the population goes through menopause, the other half should understand what’s actually happening.Welcome to The Menopause Playbook—Coaching guys through the hottest season [email protected]