Best Dr Ade Akindipe Podcasts (2025)

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Breaking the All-or-Nothing Cycle 13:23

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If you keep starting over every Monday, chasing perfection, and calling it discipline — this episode is for you. I’m breaking down why “all-or-nothing” thinking keeps you stuck in shame cycles, how it affects your hormones and nervous system, and what to do instead. You’ll learn how to rewire your mindset for consistency, build self-trust, and fina…

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Why Midlife Requires a Metabolic Upgrade 16:00

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In this episode, I share my personal shift from chasing weight loss to building lasting strength. After years of “doing everything right” but still feeling weak and drained, I realized my body didn’t need more restriction; it needed a metabolic upgrade. You’ll learn why the workouts and diets that worked in your 20s no longer serve your midlife bio…

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#19 - Why You Wake Up at 3 AM 30:00

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Why You Wake Up at 3 A.M.: Sleep Disruption in Midlife Explained If you’ve ever stared at the ceiling at 3 A.M., wondering why your body suddenly decided sleep was optional—you’re not alone. In this episode of The Modern Midlife Collective, Dr. Jill Woodruff and Dr. Ade Akindipe unpack one of the most frustrating mysteries of midlife: the 3 A.M. wa…

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Metabolic Awareness: Using Data to Build Your Strongest Self 16:46

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In this episode, I break down how unstable blood sugar affects your hormones, mood, and metabolism and how to finally stabilize it. You’ll learn how stress, skipped meals, and poor sleep quietly spike glucose, what labs and tools (like a Continuous Glucose Monitor) reveal your patterns, and five strategies to build lasting balance. You don’t need m…

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Understanding Inflammation and Hormonal Health 33:05

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In this episode, I talk about the hidden link between hormonal changes and inflammation in midlife and why fatigue, brain fog, puffiness, or stubborn weight are signals, not failures. I’ll explain what chronic inflammation really is, how it disrupts your hormones, and the key biomarkers to test. You’ll also learn simple strategies to calm inflammat…

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#18 - Everything They Didn’t Tell You About Perimenopause (But Your Body Is Trying to Show) 28:16

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Everything They Didn’t Tell You About Perimenopause (But Your Body Is Trying to Show) Perimenopause isn’t menopause—it’s the messy middle. The years when your body starts whispering (sometimes shouting) that change is coming, even though you’re still having periods. In this episode of The Modern Midlife Collective, Dr. Jill Woodruff and Dr. Ade Aki…

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The Hidden Truth About Dieting 27:14

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If you’ve been eating clean, tracking every calorie, and still feel stuck, this episode will change the way you think about midlife metabolism. In this episode, I’m breaking down why traditional diets stop working after 40 and what your body actually needs instead. We’ll talk about how chronic restriction, stress, and hormonal shifts can slow fat l…

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The Hidden Hormone Triggers Behind Stubborn Weight 18:32

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Weight loss in midlife isn’t about willpower — it’s about working with your hormones, not against them. In this episode of The Elevated Woman Podcast, I’m breaking down the hormonal shifts that quietly sabotage weight loss after 40 — and how to finally outsmart them. You’ll discover how estrogen, cortisol, thyroid, and insulin changes can stall fat…

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#17 - Progesterone Intolerance: When the Calming Hormone Turns to Chaos 29:46

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Is Progesterone Only for Women with a Uterus? The Truth About Hormone Therapy When you hear “progesterone,” do you immediately think it’s only necessary for women who still have a uterus? Think again. In this episode of The Modern Midlife Collective, Dr. Jillian Woodruff, board-certified gynecologist and menopause specialist, and Dr. Ade Akindipe, …

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Discover — The Root of Your Story 24:09

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By Aderonke Akindipe, DNP, MBA, APRN, NP-C

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Navigating Midlife Health Challenges: A Personal Journey 14:07

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In this first episode, I share my personal story of turning 40 during the pandemic and realizing the subtle shifts in my body weren’t just stress — they were signs of hormonal change and midlife transition. I’ll talk about what led me down this path, why I believe it’s never too late to reset your body and reclaim your confidence, and how The Eleva…

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#16 - Midlife Myth to Modern Medicine: I Don’t Need Progesterone Because I Don’t Have a Uterus 34:28

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Is Progesterone Only for Women with a Uterus? The Truth About Hormone Therapy When you hear “progesterone,” do you immediately think it’s only necessary for women who still have a uterus? Think again. In this episode of The Modern Midlife Collective, Dr. Jillian Woodruff, board-certified gynecologist and menopause specialist, and Dr. Ade Akindipe, …

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#15 - From Tired to Thriving: How to Actually Boost Energy in Your 40s & 50s 39:08

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Are you feeling constantly tired, struggling with brain fog, or wondering if it's just 'part of getting older'? What if there's more to the story, especially when it comes to chronic fatigue in midlife? In this enlightening episode of The Modern Midlife Collective, Dr. Jillian Woodruff, board-certified gynecologist and menopause specialist, and Dr.…

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#14 - Food, Fads & Female Hormones: What Actually Nourishes Midlife Health | Part 2 37:42

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In an age of endless diet trends and wellness noise, how do midlife women truly nourish themselves—not just for weight management, but for hormone balance, gut health, and longevity? In this episode of The Modern Midlife Collective, Dr. Jillian Woodruff and Dr. Ade Akindipe, take a clear-eyed look at popular dietary trends through the lens of midli…

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#13 - Food, Fads & Female Hormones: What Actually Nourishes Midlife Health | Part 1 31:19

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What happens when once-reliable eating habits suddenly stop working in midlife? Why do popular diets like keto, intermittent fasting, or HCG bring short-term results but leave many women feeling exhausted, frustrated, or worse? In this episode of the Modern Midlife Collective, Dr. Jillian Woodruff and Dr. Ade Akindipe take a comprehensive look at t…

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#12 - Midlife Myth to Modern Medicine: Testosterone is Only for Men 38:27

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Are you experiencing shifts in your energy, mood, or desire—and wondering if it’s just “part of getting older”? What if there’s more to the story, especially when it comes to testosterone? In this eye-opening episode of The Modern Midlife Collective, Dr. Jillian Woodruff, board-certified gynecologist and menopause specialist, and Dr. Ade Akindipe, …

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#11 - Let’s Talk About Libido, Sis: Intimacy, Hormones & Owning Your Sexual Wellness 38:56

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Are you noticing changes in your desire for intimacy and wondering if it's just “part of getting older”? These shifts are more common than you might think—and they’re absolutely worth understanding and addressing. In this episode of The Modern Midlife Collective, Dr. Jillian Woodruff, a board-certified gynecologist and menopause expert, and Dr. Ade…

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#10 - The Ozempic Era: GLP-1s, Weight Loss Hype & What You Need to Know 27:22

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GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound have taken center stage in conversations about weight loss—but what’s fact, what’s fiction, and what do midlife women really need to know before considering them? In this episode of The Modern Midlife Collective, Dr. Jillian Woodruff, a board-certified gynecologist and menopause expert,…

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#9 - Glow Up: Aesthetic Medicine & Aging Well & Loving the Woman in the Mirror 31:54

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What do your skin, sleep posture, bone density, and even your pillowcase have in common? In this episode of The Modern Midlife Collective, quite a bit more than you might think. As women move through midlife, changes in appearance—like dry skin, hormonal acne, facial volume loss, and hair thinning—can seem sudden and overwhelming. But these shifts …

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#8 - Taiwan Longevity Secrets: What We Learned About Living Longer (and Better) 18:03

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What can we learn about living longer—and living better—from a country where health and aging go hand in hand? In this episode of The Modern Midlife Collective, Dr. Jillian Woodruff, board-certified gynecologist and menopause specialist, and Dr. Ade Akindipe, doctor of nursing practice and functional medicine expert, reflect on their recent travels…

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#7 - The Myth of Having It All: Real Talk on Balance, Burnout & Boundaries 19:25

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Is “having it all” really achievable—or is it an unrealistic expectation that’s quietly driving women to exhaustion? In this insightful episode of The Modern Midlife Collective, Dr. Jillian Woodruff, board-certified gynecologist and menopause specialist, and Dr. Ade Akindipe, doctor of nursing practice and functional medicine expert, explore the mo…

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#6 - Beyond Weight Gain: Why Your Metabolism Changed—and How to Fix It 24:38

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Have you been eating well, staying active, and still watching the number on the scale steadily climb after 40? It’s a common and frustrating experience—but it’s not your fault. In this episode of The Modern Midlife Collective, Dr. Jillian Woodruff, board-certified gynecologist and menopause expert, and Dr. Ade Akindipe, functional medicine expert a…

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#5 - Midlife Myth vs. Modern Medicine: Heavy Periods Are Just Part of the Process 18:18

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Is it true that you bleed continuously for a year before menopause? And does that mean you’re unable to have a healthy sex life during that time? These are myths that persist in many conversations about perimenopause—and today, we’re setting the record straight. In this episode of The Modern Midlife Collective, Dr. Jillian Woodruff, a board-certifi…

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#4 - Menopause Myths Debunked_ What Your Doctor Didn’t Tell You (But We Will) | Part 2 23:39

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In this episode, “Menopause Myths Debunked – Part 2” of the Modern Midlife Collective podcast, Dr. Jillian and Dr. Ade continue unpacking the truths about hormone health that every woman deserves to know. They tackle the belief that hormone therapy causes weight gain, explain why “normal” lab results don’t always reflect how you’re feeling, and hig…

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#3 - Menopause Myths Debunked_ What Your Doctor Didn’t Tell You (But We Will) | Part 1 16:19

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Can estrogen increase your risk of breast cancer? Is testosterone really just for men? And is pregnancy off the table during perimenopause? In this episode, “Menopause Myths Debunked – Part 1” of the Modern Midlife Collective podcast, Dr. Jillian Woodruff and Dr. Ade Akindipe tackle some of the most common—and harmful—myths surrounding midlife heal…

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#2 - What Menopause Really Is (and Why You Need to Know Now) 22:38

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What if everything you thought you knew about menopause was outdated—or just plain wrong? In this episode of The Modern Midlife Collective, Dr. Jillian Woodruff, board-certified gynecologist and menopause specialist, and Dr. Ade Akindipe, functional medicine expert and nurse practitioner, deliver a clear, evidence-based conversation about what real…

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Welcome to The Modern Midlife Collective: Real Talk, Real Medicine, Real Women 17:36

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Welcome to the first episode of The Modern Midlife Collective, a podcast dedicated to reshaping the conversation around women’s health in midlife and beyond. In this episode, board-certified gynecologist Dr. Jillian Woodruff, MD, and family nurse practitioner and obesity medicine specialist Dr. Ade Akindipe, DNP, introduce the mission behind the Co…

Dr Ade Akindipe Podcasts

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The Modern Midlife Collective

Dr. Ade Akindipe, DNP, MBA, APRN, FNP-C and Dr. Jillian Woodruff, MD, FACOG, NCMP

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The Elevated Woman's Podcast

Aderonke Akindipe, DNP, MBA, APRN, NP-C

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Breaking the All-or-Nothing Cycle 13:23

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Why Midlife Requires a Metabolic Upgrade 16:00

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#19 - Why You Wake Up at 3 AM 30:00

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Metabolic Awareness: Using Data to Build Your Strongest Self 16:46

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Understanding Inflammation and Hormonal Health 33:05

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#18 - Everything They Didn’t Tell You About Perimenopause (But Your Body Is Trying to Show) 28:16

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The Hidden Truth About Dieting 27:14

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The Hidden Hormone Triggers Behind Stubborn Weight 18:32

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#17 - Progesterone Intolerance: When the Calming Hormone Turns to Chaos 29:46

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Discover — The Root of Your Story 24:09

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Navigating Midlife Health Challenges: A Personal Journey 14:07

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#16 - Midlife Myth to Modern Medicine: I Don’t Need Progesterone Because I Don’t Have a Uterus 34:28

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#15 - From Tired to Thriving: How to Actually Boost Energy in Your 40s & 50s 39:08

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#14 - Food, Fads & Female Hormones: What Actually Nourishes Midlife Health | Part 2 37:42

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#13 - Food, Fads & Female Hormones: What Actually Nourishes Midlife Health | Part 1 31:19

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#12 - Midlife Myth to Modern Medicine: Testosterone is Only for Men 38:27

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#11 - Let’s Talk About Libido, Sis: Intimacy, Hormones & Owning Your Sexual Wellness 38:56

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#10 - The Ozempic Era: GLP-1s, Weight Loss Hype & What You Need to Know 27:22

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#9 - Glow Up: Aesthetic Medicine & Aging Well & Loving the Woman in the Mirror 31:54

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#8 - Taiwan Longevity Secrets: What We Learned About Living Longer (and Better) 18:03

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#7 - The Myth of Having It All: Real Talk on Balance, Burnout & Boundaries 19:25

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#6 - Beyond Weight Gain: Why Your Metabolism Changed—and How to Fix It 24:38

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#5 - Midlife Myth vs. Modern Medicine: Heavy Periods Are Just Part of the Process 18:18

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#4 - Menopause Myths Debunked_ What Your Doctor Didn’t Tell You (But We Will) | Part 2 23:39

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#3 - Menopause Myths Debunked_ What Your Doctor Didn’t Tell You (But We Will) | Part 1 16:19

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#2 - What Menopause Really Is (and Why You Need to Know Now) 22:38

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Welcome to The Modern Midlife Collective: Real Talk, Real Medicine, Real Women 17:36