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 highlight overlooked symptoms of hormonal shifts—like anxiety, joint pain, and brain fog.

They also clarify what bioidentical hormones actually are and reinforce a key message: menopause doesn’t mean you just have to tough it out. There are real solutions—and you deserve them.

Highlights:

• Understanding the true cause of weight gain in midlife—and how to manage it
• Why normal hormone labs might not tell the full story
• How to recognize non-traditional symptoms of perimenopause
• What bioidentical hormones are, how they work, and how they’re prescribed
• The importance of personalized care and why no woman should be dismissed

Get to know the doctors behind the insights of The Modern Midlife Collective Podcast:

Dr. Aderonke "Ade" Akindipe, DNP, MBA, APRN, FNP-C
A board-certified nurse practitioner and founder and medical director at Rejuvenate Health & Wellness. Dr. Ade Akindipe created The Elevated Woman Method to help women move beyond quick fixes and rediscover what it means to thrive in their bodies. With years of experience in functional medicine and lifestyle coaching, she brings a compassionate, evidence-led approach to women’s health. Dr. Ade believes women aren’t broken—they just need the right map back to themselves.
Resources and links from Dr. Ade

• 🧾 Blood Sugar Balancing Blueprint: https://theelevatedwomanproject.com/episode-5-102825
• 💬 Book your Free 60 Metabolic Clarity Session: https://l.bttr.to/sXiAW

Jillian Woodruff, MD, FACOG, NCMP, is a board-certified gynecologist, surgeon, and nationally certified menopause provider specializing in general and cosmetic gynecologic surgery. As Chief Medical Officer of Modern Gynecology & Skin, she specializes in hormone therapy, sexual medicine, and aesthetic treatments to help women thrive.

She is the host of “Line One” on Alaska Public Media, an NPR-affiliated medical affairs radio show, and co-founder of The Women’s WELL Foundation, dedicated to women’s health education and access.

As the co-host of The Modern Midlife Collective, she brings expertise in hormones, sexual health, aesthetics, and holistic practices, teaching women to advocate for their health and well-being in midlife with confidence.

Passionate about global health, lifestyle medicine, and education, she enjoys traveling, humanitarian work, studying languages, and family life while empowering women to take charge of their health.