Today, I’m joined by Andrea Donsky, a powerhouse nutritionist, menopause advocate, and author of the groundbreaking new book Nourishing Menopause. In our conversation, Andrea opens up about her deeply personal journey—how experiencing her first hot flash as a nutrition expert pushed her into years of curiosity, research, and ultimately, a mission to reimagine menopause as both a challenge and an opportunity.

Episode Timestamps:

Welcome, show intro, and purpose ... 00:00:00

Lack of menopause awareness and connecting symptoms ... 00:07:02

Mainstream vs. holistic menopause approaches ... 00:09:09

Surveying thousands of women and symptom discovery ... 00:11:16

Validating unusual menopause symptoms ... 00:13:41

Impact on relationships and the workplace ... 00:21:04

Early onset, variability, and importance of hormonal testing ... 00:25:32

Key takeaways: you’re not alone, support exists ... 00:28:16

Ovarian aging and overall health ... 00:29:47

Shifts in women’s health research ... 00:32:11

Designing impactful, diverse menopause surveys ... 00:33:41

Andrea’s “Nourishing Menopause” book philosophy ... 00:35:12

Nourishment, longevity, and healthspan ... 00:37:23

Risks of muscling through menopause ... 00:39:52

Insulin resistance: causes, signs, and management ... 00:45:57

Meal timing, fasting, and metabolic flexibility ... 00:51:06

Personalized health testing and nutrition ... 00:56:0

Soy/phytoestrogen controversy ... 00:58:08

BALANCE blueprint and nutrition pillars ... 01:01:18

Managing stress, nervous system, and reframing menopause ... 01:05:31

Andrea’s non-negotiables and top practical tips ... 01:09:11

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