You deserve a roadmap. Consider this your starting point. Hosted by Emmy-winning journalist, filmmaker, and New York Times best-selling author Tamsen Fadal, The Tamsen Show is where real talk meets real solutions. Each week, Tamsen sits down with top doctors, leading voices, and women rewriting the rules—from hormones and health to reinvention, relationships, and everything in between. Whether you're navigating perimenopause, deep in menopause, or facing the questions that come with midlife, ...
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The Menopause Brain: Top Neuroscientist Shares New Data on Brain Fog and Alzheimer's
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1:39:21What happens to the female brain in midlife is one of the least talked-about and most misunderstood health issues of our time. The slips in memory, the fog, the sudden loss of focus can feel alarming. But they’re not random, and they’re not a sign you’re broken, they’re a sign of change. In this episode, Dr. Lisa Mosconi, a leading neuroscientist w…
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The #1 Longevity Doctor: How Women Can Burn Fat, Build Muscle & Age Strong
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1:14:23Maybe your workouts don’t work the way they used to. Maybe you’ve noticed stubborn belly fat, or you don’t feel as strong as you once did. Here’s the truth: it’s not your fault, and it’s not inevitable. The missing piece isn’t more cardio, it’s strength. Dr. Vonda Wright, MD, is a double board-certified orthopedic surgeon, bestselling author and on…
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How To Become the Parent (or Step Parent) You've Always Wanted To Be
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57:55If your home is juggling teens, step parent dynamics, and even caring for aging parents, this conversation gives you a clear, rules-based plan you can use across all of it. Dr. Aliza Pressman is a developmental psychologist, co-founder of the Mount Sinai Parenting Center, and author of The 5 Principles of Parenting. She lays out what works in blend…
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Hair Loss, Dry Skin, and Hormonal Shifts: The #1 Dermatologist Explains
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53:37If you’ve ever thought, "What is happening to my face?," this episode gives you the science and solutions to finally understand it. From crepey skin to jawline shifts to hair that’s suddenly thinning, midlife changes can feel confusing and frustrating. Most women don’t know what’s really going on, or what to do about it. In this episode, Tamsen sit…
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If your friendships have started to feel more distant, more confusing, or more draining than they used to, you're not imagining it. Tamsen sits down with leading therapist and author Minaa B. to talk about the emotional side of adult friendships: the breakups, the boundaries, the loneliness, and why building connections can feel so hard, especially…
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What Alcohol Is Really Doing to Your Hormones and Belly Fat
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46:44You’ve been told a little wine is harmless. But experts say it’s impacting your brain, your hormones, and your sleep more than you think. The good news? What you eat can help change that. In this episode, Tamsen sits down with Dr. Brooke Scheller, a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition and author of How to Eat to Change How You Drink, to reveal how food ca…
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The Longevity Blueprint: 6 Ways To Reinvent Yourself in Midlife
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1:00:06What if midlife wasn’t something to fear, but the perfect time to create the life you really want? In this episode, New York Times bestselling author and Modern Elder Academy founder Chip Conley reveals his six-step framework for thriving in the second half of life. These steps aren’t theory, they’re actionable tools you can start using today to fi…
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Perimenopause Explained: What’s Happening, What Tests to Ask For, and What Actually Helps
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46:47You’re showing up, pushing through, doing everything you’ve been told to do. But your body feels unpredictable. You’re wired at night, exhausted by morning, gaining weight without changing a thing, and wondering why no one is talking about this. This is perimenopause, and most women have no idea how early it starts or how many symptoms are connecte…
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Sleep is one of the most common complaints in perimenopause and menopause. It’s also one of the most important. When you’re not sleeping, everything else suffers: your mood, your energy, your memory, your health. In this episode, Tamsen sits down with leading clinical psychologist and sleep expert Dr. Shelby Harris, author of ‘The Women’s Guide to …
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What Breast Cancer Survivors (and Every Woman) Should Know About Early Menopause
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1:06:49You’re told it’s all in your head. That you’re too young. That it’s just stress. But what if the real reason you feel off is something no one’s talking about? This week, Tamsen sits down with Dr. Corinne Menn, a board-certified OB-GYN and breast cancer survivor, for a conversation about early menopause, hormone therapy, and why women who need answe…
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Do Women Really Need Testosterone? The #1 Urologist Explains
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47:42Most women in menopause are never told the full story about testosterone. We’re told it’s a male hormone or that it’s just about sex, if it’s mentioned at all. But the truth is, testosterone plays a major role in women’s health during perimenopause and menopause. And for many women, it’s the missing piece of hormone therapy. In this episode, Tamsen…
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Emotional Immaturity in Parents: How It Shows Up in Your Adult Life
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52:06Ever feel like you're the one holding it all together, while someone else creates the chaos? Tamsen sits down with Dr. Lindsay Gibson, clinical psychologist and author of the New York Times bestselling book Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents, to talk about the emotional patterns we carry from childhood into midlife, and what happens whe…
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Peeing When You Sneeze? The #1 Pelvic Floor Specialist Explains Why
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40:32Urinary leakage. Painful sex. That pressure you can’t explain. If you've been told these are just “normal” parts of getting older or having kids, this episode will open your eyes. Tamsen sits down with board-certified pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Sara Reardon (known online as The Vagina Whisperer) to get honest about the symptoms women are s…
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GLP-1s For Menopause Belly Fat: What the Science Says and Why It Matters
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37:09You’ve heard the headlines. Ozempic, Wegovy, GLP-1s. But what is actually happening inside your body when you take them? In this episode, Tamsen sits back down with Triple Board-Certified Endocrinologist and Belly Fat Expert Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen to get real, science-backed answers. They break down how these medications work, why muscle loss is a …
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The Belly Fat Episode: The Truth About Muscle Loss, Menopause, and Midlife Fatigue
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42:28You’re eating healthy. You’re working out. You’ve cut sugar, carbs, and wine. But the belly fat is still there and no one is giving you answers. This episode connects all the dots. Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen, a triple board-certified endocrinologist, joins Tamsen to explain exactly what’s happening inside your body during midlife and what you can final…
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How to Set Boundaries Without Feeling Guilty
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57:43Are you the one who always says yes? Who fixes, accommodates, anticipates, and quietly resents it later? In this week’s episode, Tamsen sits down with psychotherapist and bestselling author Terri Cole to talk about the hidden habits of high -functioning codependents, especially in midlife, during perimenopause, or after a major life shift. In this …
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Healing the Grief, the Love, and the Silence Around Your Mother
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47:30If you’ve ever wondered why certain relationships feel so hard or why you’ve spent a lifetime craving a kind of love you can’t quite name, this special Mother’s Day edition will give you language for what you’ve lived. Tamsen sits down with licensed professional counselor and bestselling author Kelly McDaniel to talk about Mother Hunger, a term she…
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The Narcissist Decoder: How Midlife Women Get Trapped in Emotional Abuse
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1:04:57If you've ever questioned your reality, blamed your hormones, or been told you’re “too sensitive,” this conversation will change how you see everything. Tamsen sits down with world-renowned psychologist and narcissism expert Dr. Ramani Durvasula, author of the New York Times bestseller It’s Not You: Identifying and Healing from Narcissistic People,…
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The #1 Relationship Expert Jillian Turecki on Finding Real Love In Midlife
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54:42If you think it’s too late for love, think again. In this powerful conversation, Tamsen sits down with leading Relationship Expert Jillian Turecki to find out what she’s learned after coaching thousands of couples, hosting over 150 episodes of her hit podcast Jillian on Love, and writing her game-changing New York Times bestselling book It Begins W…
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The Science of Rebooting Your Life: Dopamine, Dating & Doing Things Differently
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40:39Routine might feel safe, but for your brain, it can become a prison. This week, Dr. Yalda Safai joins Tamsen to talk about the science of novelty and why trying something new is the most powerful way to spark dopamine, reboot your mindset, and shift out of midlife stagnation. Tamsen and Dr Safai share dating experience and the benefits of meeting a…
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The #1 Breast Cancer Doctor on the Truth About Mammograms, Hormones & Dense Breasts
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1:01:01This is the episode to send to every woman you love. Tamsen sits down with Dr. Elizabeth Comen, a leading breast oncologist, Harvard Medical School graduate, and author of the bestseller ‘All in Her Head’, for a myth-busting conversation about breast cancer, early detection, and why advocating for yourself could save your life. Dr. Comen shares how…
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Reshma Saujani: Imposter Syndrome Is a Lie
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51:04This week, Tamsen is joined by Reshma Saujani, founder of Girls Who Code, CEO of Moms First, podcast host of My So-Called Midlife. This powerful conversation that flips the script on imposter syndrome, midlife reinvention, and the unrealistic pressures women face at every stage of life. Reshma shares her personal journey—from running for office and…
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Stacy London: Reinvent Yourself (and Your Style) in Midlife
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1:00:05Why are women still expected to “stay in their lane”? Tamsen sits down with Stacy London, CEO, author, and former co-host of What Not to Wear. Now with her own QVC fashion line and decades of experience helping women feel seen, Stacy unpacks the emotional toll of high-functioning depression and why conversations about menopause are still considered…
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The #1 Ozempic Doctor Reveals The Truth About GLP-1s and Microdosing
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48:43Is Ozempic the answer to lasting weight loss, or is there more to the story? In this episode of The Tamsen Show, Tamsen speaks with Dr. Alexandra Sowa, a board-certified physician specializing in metabolic health, to unpack the truth about GLP-1 medications like Ozempic. We explore how these drugs work, the emotional realities of weight loss, and w…
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Hormone Therapy for Menopause: What Every Woman Should Know
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1:10:49Menopause is inevitable, suffering through it is not. In this game-changing episode, world-renowned OB/GYN Dr. Sharon Malone breaks down the myths, fears, and facts surrounding hormone therapy (HRT) and how misinformation has left millions of women needlessly struggling with their health. From the studies that gave estrogen a bad name to the life-c…
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Halle Berry: I Thought I Would Skip Menopause
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48:47Hollywood said this would be a career ender. Doctors dismissed her. But Halle Berry refused to be silenced and made sure the world heard her voice on Capitol Hill. In the premiere episode of The Tamsen Show, Halle opens up like never before about the shocking way she learned she was in menopause, why women have been misled by the medical community,…
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Life doesn’t follow a set timeline—so, what comes next? Emmy-winning journalist, filmmaker, and best-selling author Tamsen Fadal is here to help you navigate every stage of life with confidence. From career pivots to menopause, and from relationships to reinvention, Tamsen tackles the conversations that women actually need, featuring real talk from…
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