Ep. 362 Optimizing Health: Strategies for Menopause Well-Being with Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz

Published: May 18, 2024, 7 a.m.

I am thrilled to connect with Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz today.\nDr. Gilberg-Lenz is involved in women's empowerment and public education, appearing frequently to share her expertise in women's health and integrative medicine. She received her medical degree from the USC School of Medicine and did her residency training in obstetrics and gynecology at UCLA Cedars Sinai Medical Center. She is the author of The Menopause Bootcamp.\xa0\nIn our discussion, we dive into paradigm shifts and identity differentiation in middle age, debunking the common misconception that our worth ties into our physical attractiveness or the ability to have children. We talk about ageism and the impact of misogyny on sexual education and healthcare, exploring precursors to disease risk in menopause, pelvic floor advocacy, bone and muscle changes in menopause, and the effects of disordered eating on mental health. We also touch on brain remodeling, the three Ps, and how cycle changes can impact our ability to interact with our environment and affect our relationships.\xa0\nI am excited for you to listen to this insightful conversation, which is the first of two discussions with Dr. Gilberg-Lenz.\n\n\ufeffIN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:\n\nHow women get pressured to conform to societal standards\xa0\n\nSexual health education is so important\n\nWhy we need policy changes to address gender-related health disparities\n\nHow our past medical history is essential for predicting our future health outcomes\n\nThe importance of pelvic floor health for women\n\nThe benefits of vaginal estrogen and energy-based devices during menopause\xa0\n\nWhy annual pap smears are essential for sexually active women over 40\n\nThe musculoskeletal changes that occur in menopause\n\nHow disordered eating patterns often get hidden, and how they can worsen with hormonal changes and mood disorders\n\nHow the brain chemistry brain of women gets remodeled with puberty, pregnancy, and menopause\n\n\nBio: Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz\nA Diplomat of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz, MD, received her medical degree in 1996 from the USC School of Medicine and completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at UCLA/Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Gilberg-Lenz is involved in women\u2019s empowerment and public education. She appears frequently as an expert in women\u2019s health and integrative medicine in print, online, and on TV, where she is the Chief Medical Correspondent for the Drew Barrymore Show. She is the author of MENOPAUSE BOOTCAMP: Optimize Your Health, Empower Your Self, and Flourish as You Age (Harper Wave; October 11th)\xa0\n\nConnect with Cynthia Thurlow\xa0\xa0\n\nFollow on Twitter\n\n\nInstagram\n\nLinkedIn\n\nCheck out Cynthia\u2019s website\n\n\nSubmit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com\n\n\n\nConnect with Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz\n\nOn her website\n\n\nDr. Gilberg-Lenz on Instagram\n\n\nThe Menopause Bootcamp on Instagram\n\n\nDr. Gilberg-Lenz\u2019s Menopause Bootcamp