Ep. 413 Understanding Menopause: Symptoms, Gaslighting, and Support with Andrea Donsky

Everyday Wellness with Cynthia Thurlow ™

Cynthia Thurlow

Alternative Health, Nutrition, Science, Life Sciences, Health & Fitness

4.8 • 1K Ratings

🗓️ 13 November 2024

⏱️ 61 minutes

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Summary

I am thrilled to have nutritionist and menopause expert Andrea Donsky joining me today. Andrea delivers a very positive message within the perimenopause and menopause space. In today’s discussion, we dive into her ongoing research on the 103 reported symptoms of menopause, exploring the impact of medical gaslighting and the need for advocacy and education. We discuss the significance of taking personal inventory and look at metabolic health, sarcopenia, and insulin resistance. Andrea also shares the singular challenges she has experienced as a nutritionist regarding women in perimenopause and menopause, and we cover concerns surrounding alcohol, ultra-processed foods, weight loss resistance, and the effects of wearables. I am confident you will enjoy this informative conversation with Andrea Donsky and find it as engaging as I did. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: Andrea shares the 20 most commonly reported symptoms of menopause The challenges many women face in getting their symptoms recognized and treated by doctors Why women need to be informed and empowered to make decisions about their health How lifestyle and nutrition are crucial factors in managing menopause symptoms Why women in menopause should avoid processed foods and alcohol Why it is essential to make informed choices about what you consume Tips for making vegetables taste great Andrea discusses the benefits of intermittent fasting Some tools and techniques for improving your health The challenges surrounding weight loss resistance and factors that contribute to it Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Check out Cynthia’s website Submit your questions to [email protected] Connect with Andrea Donsky On her website On TikTok and Instagram

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0:00.0	Welcome to Everyday Wellness Podcast.
0:04.2	I'm your host, nurse practitioner, Cynthia Thurlow.
0:07.5	This podcast is designed to educate, empower, and inspire you to achieve your health and wellness goals.
0:13.9	My goal and intent is to provide you with the best content and conversations from leaders in the health and wellness industry each week and impact
0:22.1	over a million lives.
0:28.7	Today, I'm the honor of connecting with nutritionist and menopause expert, Andrea Donsky.
0:35.6	Today we spoke about the research that she has been doing on symptoms surrounding
0:39.9	menopause, of which there are 103 reported, the impact of medical gaslighting, advocacy and
0:47.1	education, the role of taking inventory of self, the impact of metabolic health, sarcopenia, and insulin
0:53.8	resistance, unique challenges that she sees as a nutritionist with her the impact of metabolic health, sarcopenia, and insulin resistance.
0:55.1	Unique challenges that she sees as a nutritionist with regard to women in perimenopause and
1:00.0	menopause, including concerns around alcohol and ultra-processed foods, the impact of wearables.
1:06.3	And lastly, weight loss resistance.
1:08.0	I know you will enjoy this conversation as much as I did
1:10.9	recording it. Andrea, I have been so looking forward to this conversation. Your voice within the
1:20.1	perimenopause and menopause space is one that amplifies a really positive message. And so I know
1:26.3	my community will enjoy our conversation,
1:29.4	our discussion. And in particular, I want to hear more about this new book that's coming out in
1:34.8	probably 2026. Yes, it is. Well, thank you. I'm very excited to be here. And I know that we had,
1:42.1	I had interviewed you years ago for our summit. So it's, I'm excited to have this
1:47.1	conversation. Yeah. You know, when I think about the scope of women going into menopause or in
1:54.0	menopause is such a massive number. I think the most recent statistic was 1.2 billion, billion with a B, women worldwide. And I feel
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