Not Your Mother's Menopause with Dr. Fiona Lovely
Health, Fitness & Longevity
About
A weekly chat about women's health from an expert in the fields of restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. The podcast will feature patient stories, health advice and Dr.Lovely's own special take on mind, body and spiritual healing for women of all ages and stages. Find out more at drlovely.expert.
Episodes
- Ep. 221 - The New Rules of Women's Health with Meghan Rabbitt
In this episode of Not Your Mother's Menopause, Dr. Fiona Lovely welcomes award-winning journalist Meghan Rabbitt, author of The New Rules of Women's Health. Meghan shares how her own health journey—from dismissing severe symptoms to disco…
- Ep. 220 - Pelvic Pain, Interstitial Cystitis and Mapping Pleasure with Dr. Christine Vaccaro and Heather Florio
In this episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely welcomes two distinguished guests who are reshaping the conversation around women's pelvic health. Dr. Christine Vaccaro, a double board-certified urogynecologist and reconstructive pelvic surgeon, brings…
- Ep. 219 - Reclaiming Your Metabolism (and your waistline) in Midlife with Siobhan Mitchell
Dr. Fiona Lovely welcomes back Dr. Siobhan Mitchell, Chief Scientific Officer of MitoQ and an expert in nutritional neuroscience, for a conversation that digs deeper into the metabolic shifts women experience at midlife. Dr. Mitchell expla…
- Ep. 218 - The Thyroid Fix by Dr. Amie Hornaman
In this powerful episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely welcomes back her friend and colleague, Dr. Amie Hornaman—known globally as "The Thyroid Fixer." Dr. Amie is a functional medicine expert, host of the top-rated The Thyroid Fixer podcast, and auth…
- Ep. 217 - Nourishing Menopause with Andrea Donsky
In this episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely welcomes back friend Andrea Donsky, the nutritionist, author, podcaster and seven-time published menopause researcher known to her 350,000 TikTok followers as the "Menopause Educator and Researcher." Did y…
- Ep. 216 - Fatigue, Focus, Inflammation and Mineral Depletion with Caroline Alan
In this episode of Not Your Mother's Menopause, Dr. Fiona Lovely welcomes back Caroline Alan, co-founder of BEAM Minerals and author of the upcoming book " The Mineral Reset ". Caroline, known affectionately as "The Mineral Geek," shares h…
- Ep. 215 -The Truth About Midlife Weight Gain (Hint: It's Not Your Fault)
In this solo episode of the Not Your Mother's Menopause Podcast, Dr. Fiona Lovely tackles the question women ask her the most: why is weight gain happening at midlife when nothing else has changed? She explains that this experience is not…
- EP. 214 - The Meno Besties Roundtable: when to test hormones, the nervous system, desire at midlife and more!
In this fun and rousing roundtable discussion, Dr. Fiona Lovely sits down with two of her favorite podcast hosts and Meno Besties: Zora Benhamou from Hack My Age and Karen Martel from The Hormone Solution . Together, they navigate a conver…
- EP. 213 - The Gut-Brain Connection Nobody Told You About with Tina Anderson
In this episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely and guest Tina Anderson explore the connection between the gut microbiome and mental health, particularly for women experiencing perimenopause and menopause. They discuss how digestive imbalances can contr…
- Ep. 212 - An Ovarian Cancer Journey of Self Advocacy with NP Tammy O'Rourke
Nurse Practitioner Tammy O'Rourke recounts her experience with stage 3C ovarian cancer, detailing difficulties navigating the healthcare system, the increased risk for those with endometriosis and fibroids, and the importance of self-advoc…
- EP. 211 - Menopausal Skin Concerns and Rescue with Debbi Barber
Skincare innovator Debbi Barber rejoins Dr. Fiona Lovely to discuss managing menopausal skin concerns. They cover the role of copper peptides in skin health, the science behind exosome serums like Vita for addressing stem cell exhaustion,…
- Ep. 210 - Weight Loss Medications for Menopause and Supporting Practices
Dr. Fiona Lovely addresses the use of weight loss medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide during menopause, emphasizing they treat chronic diseases, not just vanity. She details six support pillars—hydration, protein/muscle preservati…
- Ep. 209 - The Biology of Feeling Good: Cellular Health, Strength, and Longevity with Jennifer Scheinman
Dr. Fiona Lovely and Jennifer Scheinman explore how midlife changes impact cellular energy and function. They discuss supporting mitochondria, maintaining muscle strength, protein intake, and the role of Urolithin A and Mitopure® in promot…
- Ep. 208 - Breakouts, Wrinkles and the Barrier: Rewriting the Rules of Skincare with Dr. Mimi V
Dr. Fiona Lovely and Dr. Mireille Vega (Dr. Mimi V) discuss Dr. Mimi V's Skin Science 3.0 philosophy, which views skin as a living system. They explore the skin barrier, microbiome, and a new approach to skincare that supports the skin's n…
- Ep. 207 - How a woman's brain ages at menopause (and what you can do about it now) with Dr. Fiona Lovely
Dr. Fiona Lovely explains the impact of menopause on the female brain, noting that postmenopausal women constitute over 60% of Alzheimer's patients. The episode details how hormonal changes, nutrition, stress, and aging contribute to neuro…
- Ep. 206 - Perimenopause is So Annoying with Dr Carrie Jones
Dr. Carrie Jones joins Dr. Fiona Lovely on Not Your Mother's Menopause to discuss the challenges of perimenopause, emphasizing individualized hormone therapy and the connection between declining hormones and mental health. The episode high…
- Ep. 205 - Menopause and Heart Health Supports with Cathy Eason
Cathy Eason rejoins Dr. Fiona Lovely to discuss nitric oxide, a critical signaling molecule for women's health during perimenopause and beyond. Eason explains how declining nitric oxide affects energy, brain fog, and heart health, and how…
- Ep. 204 - The Inflammation Code with Dr. Shivani Gupta
Dr. Shivani Gupta joins Dr. Fiona Lovely to discuss her journey with Ayurveda and its application to midlife health. The conversation covers Ayurvedic principles, the importance of individual constitution, and natural tools like adaptogeni…
- Ep. 203 - Confessions from A Menopausal Femme Fatale with Satori Shakoor
Dr. Fiona Lovely interviews Satori Shakoor, a storyteller and former P-Funk member, about her film "Confessions of a Menopausal Femme Fatale." The discussion covers perimenopause, postpartum depression, societal silence around women's heal…
- Ep. 202 - The Invisible Shield: Quantum Energy & Navigating Toxicity with Todd Shipman
In episode 202, Dr. Fiona Lovely and wellness advocate Todd Shipman explore quantum energy and its relation to environmental toxicity, specifically electromagnetic frequencies (EMFs). Shipman explains how EMF exposure from devices may exac…
- Ep. 201 - Divine Wealth with Francesca Rea
In this episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely and wealth advisor Francesca Rea discuss building wealth through a shift in perspective, focusing on mindset, literacy, and strategy. They explore how inherited beliefs, the benefits of slowing down, balan…
- Ep. 200 - What's Eating You? The Parasite Primer with Kim Rogers
Kim Rogers, known as the "Worm Queen," joins Dr. Fiona Lovely to discuss the prevalence of parasites, mold, and Lyme disease as potential underlying causes of chronic symptoms often misdiagnosed. Rogers shares her personal health journey a…
- Ep. 199 - Fiona's Favourite Things 2025
In episode 199, Dr. Fiona Lovely discusses her favorite books, podcasts, and products from 2025, including recommendations for longevity gummies, skincare, and gut health support. She reflects on the past year and expresses anticipation fo…
- Ep. 198 - Navigating ADHD and Menopause with Shanna Pearson
Shanna Pearson, an ADHD expert, joins Dr. Fiona Lovely to discuss how hormonal changes during menopause can exacerbate ADHD symptoms. They explore the connection between estrogen and dopamine, the challenges of misdiagnosis, and provide st…
- Ep. 197 - The Menobesties Roundtable: Navigating the Wilds of Perimenopause, HRT & Advocacy
Dr. Fiona Lovely, Karen Martel, and Zora Benhamou discuss perimenopause and hormone therapy, addressing common frustrations, the need for education and advocacy, and the impact of trauma on HRT response.
- Ep. 196 - Naturopathic Medicine for Breast Cancer with Dr. Laura James
Dr. Laura James joins Dr. Fiona Lovely to discuss the breast cancer journey, including diagnosis, integrative care, treatment, and decisions after treatment, such as hormone replacement therapy.
- Ep. 195 Psychedelics Reimagined: A New Path for Midlife Transformation with Paul Austin
Paul Austin joins Dr. Fiona Lovely on Not Your Mother's Menopause to discuss the potential of psychedelics, like psilocybin and LSD, for personal and professional growth during midlife. The episode covers microdosing protocols to enhance n…
- Ep. 194 - Common Menopause Symptoms Relieved with Dr. Elizabeth Yurth
In this episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely speaks with Dr. Elizabeth Yurth about peptides and their role in managing menopause symptoms. They cover how declining endogenous peptides impact aging and explore specific peptides like growth hormone sec…
- Ep. 193 - The Way of the Menopause Doula: supporting women through the fire by Dr. Fiona Lovely
Dr. Fiona Lovely explains her journey to becoming a Menopause Doula and the movement she is creating to support women. The episode covers the Menopause Doula Matrix and eight pillars of health relevant to menopause.
- Ep. 192 - Pelvic Pain: a woman's journey to innovative treatment for adenomyosis with Dr. Vanda Corbett
Dr. Vanda Corbett discusses her personal experience with adenomyosis, including normalized pain and limited treatment options. She shares her discovery of a non-invasive High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) treatment that successfully…
- Ep. 191 - The Peptide Protocol: Healing Your Gut & Brain from the Inside Out with Kyal Van Der Leest
In this episode of Not Your Mother's Menopause, host Dr. Fiona Lovely talks with nutritionist and naturopath Kyal Van Der Leest about peptides. They discuss how peptides act as the body's natural messengers for healing and regeneration, in…
- BONUS EPISODE: Guiding Women Through the Fire of Menopause with Dr. Fiona Lovely
In this bonus episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely recounts her transition into menopause coaching, detailing her personal experiences and the evolution of her approach. She explains perimenopause as a significant life change, emphasizing the need fo…
- Ep. 190 - No Scary Menopause Skin Here with Debbi Barber
In this Halloween episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely hosts Debbi Barber, founder of Vitali Skincare. They discuss how skin changes during menopause, the significance of the skin barrier, and clean skincare practices, highlighting the benefits of co…
- Ep. 189 - Anti-Aging the Brain with Dr. Siobhan Mitchell
Dr. Fiona Lovely speaks with neuroscientist Dr. Siobhan Mitchell about mitochondria's crucial role in brain health and aging, particularly how estrogen decline impacts brain function during perimenopause and menopause.
- Ep. 188 - Breast Health: what's necessary and what's not with Dr. Jenn Simmons
Dr. Jenn Simmons critiques the current breast cancer screening paradigm, discussing over-diagnosis and its potential for unnecessary treatments. She introduces innovative screening options and emphasizes that breast health is overall healt…
- Ep. 187 - Recovery From Surgery at 54 with Biohacker Zora Benhamou
In this episode, Zora Benhamou shares her experience undergoing hip replacement surgery at age 54 with Dr. Fiona Lovely. They discuss chronic pain, osteoarthritis, recovery, and midlife health.
- Ep. 186 - Rucking Through Menopause with Colleen Flaherty
Colleen Flaherty joins Dr. Fiona Lovely to discuss rucking, a fitness trend involving walking with a weighted backpack, as a beneficial practice for women in perimenopause and beyond. The episode covers how rucking can improve bone density…
- EP 185 - Understanding Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause with Dr. Fiona Lovely
Dr. Fiona Lovely discusses Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM), a condition stemming from declining hormones during menopause. She covers symptoms such as vaginal dryness and urinary urgency, and highlights low-dose vaginal estrogen…
- Ep. 184 - Menopause Hair Loss Explained with Dr. Alan Bauman
Dr. Alan Bauman, a hair restoration physician, joined Dr. Fiona Lovely on Not Your Mother's Menopause to discuss hair loss during perimenopause and menopause. They covered the science behind hair follicles, the impact of hormones, genetics…
- Ep. 183 - How the Sun Affects your Metabolism with Dani Hamilton
In episode 183 of Not Your Mother's Menopause, Dr. Fiona Lovely and Dani Hamilton explore how natural light affects metabolism. Hamilton, a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, explains the negative impacts of artificial light and…
- Ep. 182 - Reigniting Desire in Menopause with Susan Bratton
Dr. Fiona Lovely speaks with intimacy expert Susan Bratton about reclaiming sexual vitality during menopause. The episode covers the female arousal cycle, pleasure techniques like Yoni Massage, the role of nitric oxide, and pleasure techno…
- Ep. 181 - Unbreakable - the Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause Explained with Dr. Vonda Wright
Dr. Fiona Lovely is joined by orthopedic surgeon Dr. Vonda Wright to discuss the Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause (MSM). They cover how declining estrogen impacts bone, muscle, and joint health, and explore actionable strategies for p…
- Ep. 180 - From Stiff to Strong, the interview with Leah Vachani and Dr. Fiona Lovely
In an interview from the Women Aging Powerfully Summit, Dr. Fiona Lovely and host Leah Vachani discuss Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause (MSM), a condition linked to estrogen loss. They cover MSM
- Ep. 179 - Beauty at Menopause: how our skin changes with Amitay Eshel
In episode 179, Dr. Fiona Lovely talks with Amitay Eshel about how menopause accelerates skin aging. Eshel explains the science behind declining estrogen
- Ep. 178 - Chef Mareya shares her Recipe for Midlife Wellness and Strength
Chef Mareya Ibrahim shares her recovery from injuries and anxiety, emphasizing a midlife shift towards strength-focused fitness and nutrient-dense food. She highlights supplements like magnesium, lifestyle factors, and the importance of se…
- Ep. 177 - Sunlight's Healing Power: finding health in your own backyard
Gerardo Gutierrez shares his journey of overcoming pre-diabetes, low testosterone, and depression by embracing sunlight as a natural healing method. He details how different light wavelengths support health and discusses the development of…
- Ep 176 -Restoring Blood Flow for Brain, Heart and Hormonal Health with Cathy Eason
In this episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely talks with Cathy Eason about nitric oxide's importance for blood flow and health, particularly for women during perimenopause and menopause. They discuss how NO levels decline with age and methods to boost…
- Ep. 175 - Stem Cell Therapy for Menopause? Let's talk about it with Dr Joy Kong
Dr. Joy Kong explains her work with stem cell therapy and regenerative medicine, focusing on ethically sourced umbilical cord-derived stem cells for tissue repair. The discussion includes a case study on autism, the decline of stem cells w…
- Ep. 174 - Seeking Your Own Gaze: Reclaiming Confidence and Health in Menopause with Kim Casaburi
In episode 174, Dr. Fiona Lovely and Kim Casaburi discuss reclaiming midlife health through hormone optimization and functional medicine. Kim shares her personal experience with misdiagnosis, the benefits of hormone replacement therapy (HR…
- Ep. 173 - Cravings, Hunger, H-angry and Our Changing Food Needs at Menopause with Lisa Kilgour
In this episode of Not Your Mother's Menopause, Dr. Fiona Lovely speaks with Registered Holistic Nutritionist Lisa Kilgour about women's health during perimenopause and menopause. They explore the gut-brain connection, why diets fail, the…