Fact vs. Fiction: The Truth About Menopause Supplements & Wellness Trends

Fact vs. Fiction: The Truth About Menopause Supplements & Wellness Trends

Author: Dear Media July 27, 2026 Duration: 1:13:15
There’s no shortage of wellness advice these days, but how do you know what’s actually worth your time and money? From menopause supplements to skincare, hair growth, creatine, collagen, and everything in between, it can be hard to separate science from savvy marketing.This week, I’m joined by Shanley Chien, Senior Editor of Health at U.S. News & World Report. With a background in medical research, Shanley specializes in turning complex clinical data into practical, easy-to-understand health advice. She leads the publication’s healthy aging coverage, including its 2025 Healthy Aging Survey, and helps identify the top over-the-counter health products based on expert recommendations, not social media trends.Together, we break down what actually works, which wellness products are worth buying, and how to cut through the marketing hype so you can make more informed decisions for your health. Whether you're wondering if creatine is right for you, which drugstore skincare brands dermatologists trust, or if menopause supplements are truly worth the investment, this conversation will help you shop smarter and focus on what really supports healthy aging.For more on Shanley, follow her on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shanleypierce/ Read about her on U.S News: https://www.usnews.com/topics/author/shanley-chien   Thanks to my Sponsors:Manukora: Head to Manukora.com/FLOURISHING to save up to 31% plus $25 worth of free giftsTumble: For a limited time, get 10% off + free shipping at tumbleliving.com/FLOURISHING Bubs Naturals: Live Better Longer with BUBS Naturals. For a limited time, get 20% off your entire order with code FLOURISHING at Bubsnaturals.com Just Ingredients: Visit justingredients.com/FLOURISHING and use code FLOURISHING for 20% off your first orderBiOptimizers: Go to Bioptimizers.com/flourishing and use code FLOURISHING at checkout for 15% off your entire order and a free travel-size bottle of Masszymes added to your order automatically. Auri Nutrition: Go to tryauri.com/flourishing to get up to 42% off your first purchase. Keep in Touch:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dominiquesachse.tv/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dominiquesachse.tv/book/Insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dominiquesachse/Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/DominiqueSachse/TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@dominiquesachse?lang=enYouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@dominiquesachsetvHave a question for Dominique? Submit it here for a chance to have it answered on the show! https://forms.gle/MpTeWN1oKN8t18pm6 Interested in being featured as a guest? Please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠courtney@dominiquesachse.tv⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We want to make the podcast even better. Help us learn how we can: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Navigating life after fifty can feel like uncharted territory, but it’s also a space brimming with potential for renewal and vibrant growth. That’s the heart of Over 50 & Flourishing with Dominique Sachse. Drawing from her own journey and a career built on curiosity-first in television news and later through creating a deeply personal YouTube community-Dominique facilitates honest conversations that move far beyond the typical narratives about aging. This podcast, from Dear Media, delves into the multifaceted reality of this life chapter, exploring topics from physical health and fitness to cultural shifts, continuous education, and profound self-improvement. Listeners will hear interviews and reflections that tackle the real questions women are asking about purpose, wellness, relationships, and identity. It’s a resource for anyone ready to redefine what it means to flourish, offering practical wisdom and genuine camaraderie. Each episode aims to provide both insight and inspiration, proving that the years after fifty are not an ending, but a compelling new beginning rich with opportunity for the woman who is wise, healthy, and wonderfully aware of her own strength. Tune in for a dialogue that honors experience while eagerly exploring what comes next.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

Over 50 & Flourishing with Dominique Sachse
Podcast Episodes
Visceral Fat in Midlife: Why It Happens and How to Approach Fat Loss [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:17
What actually works when it comes to building muscle, losing fat, and staying strong in midlife? Cori Lefkowith, founder of Redefining Strength, joins us to break down how women can approach strength training, protein, c…
What GLP-1s Reveal About Hunger, Metabolism & Midlife [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:12
Ever wonder why your body suddenly responds differently in midlife, even when you’re eating and exercising the same way? Ashley Koff, RD, joins us to break down the hormones that influence appetite, metabolism, blood sug…
Her Husband Betrayed Her at 67 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:21
At 74, author and wellness educator Danna Demetre is opening up about one of the most painful chapters of her life: being betrayed by her husband at 67. She shares what happened, how she navigated heartbreak, forgiveness…
Women Are Dying From This More Than All Cancers Combined [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:53
We talk a lot about cancer prevention, but are we paying enough attention to our heart and bone health? In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Jaime Hope, a board-certified emergency medicine physician with more than 20 year…
The Truth About “Mommy Wine Culture” [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:21
In this episode, I'm joined by intuitive drinking coach Colleen Freeland for a conversation about the emotional reasons so many women turn to alcohol. We talk about why drinking has become so normalized, how wine can qui…
“I can’t wear that” SAYS WHO?!! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:54
Have you ever found yourself asking, "Can I still wear this?" My question is... according to whom? In this episode, I'm challenging the outdated fashion rules and opinions that keep so many women playing small. I'm shari…