Ep.169 The Truth About Female Hair Thinning: Hormones, Genetics & Hope

Ep.169 The Truth About Female Hair Thinning: Hormones, Genetics & Hope

Author: Michele Henning Folan August 26, 2025 Duration: 48:27
Is your shower drain trying to tell you something? Hair loss is one of the most common and emotionally devastating issues women face in midlife, yet it’s often met with silence—or endless product promises that rarely deliver. In this episode of Asking for a Friend, board-certified internist Dr. Mary Wendel—a physician who has dedicated over 20 years exclusively to women’s hair loss—joins Michele Folan to break the stigma and share the science. After witnessing her grandmother’s struggles and...

Navigating the changes that come with midlife can leave many women with more questions than answers, especially when it comes to their well-being. Health, Fitness & Personal Growth Tips for Women in Midlife: Asking for a Friend, hosted by Michele Henning Folan, meets you right in that space of uncertainty. This isn't about quick fixes or generic advice. Instead, each episode feels like a thoughtful conversation with a knowledgeable friend who understands this specific chapter. Michele brings in trusted experts to tackle the real, often unspoken questions surrounding fitness, nutrition, and overall health during and after menopause. You'll hear practical strategies that acknowledge your changing body, discussions that cut through the noise of wellness trends, and honest talk about rebuilding a sustainable sense of vitality. The whole point of this podcast is to move from feeling stuck to feeling empowered, offering actionable insights that help you take control on your own terms. It’s a resource for anyone who wants to approach their health with clarity and confidence, making the coming years truly your own.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

Health, Fitness & Personal Growth Tips for Women in Midlife: Asking for a Friend
Podcast Episodes
Ep.165 My Menopause Wake-Up Call: The Story Behind My HRT Journey [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:50
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) shouldn't be shrouded in outdated fears and misinformation. When I finally started HRT at 57, I realized I'd spent years unnecessarily suffering through sleepless nights, hot flashes, an…