The Truth About Menopause: Hormones, Aging & What Doctors Don’t Tell You

The Truth About Menopause: Hormones, Aging & What Doctors Don’t Tell You

Author: Dear Media July 14, 2025 Duration: 1:10:22
In today’s episode, Dominique welcomes back her brilliant friend and menopause educator, Dr. Barbara Taylor (aka Menopause Taylor), for a deeply insightful conversation on how women can win at menopause with confidence, clarity, and knowledge. Dr. Barbara shares the journey that led her to become one of the most trusted voices on menopause on YouTube—and how a 2016 conversation with Dominique helped launch it all. They dive into her new book, How to Win at Menopause, and break down the myths, fears, and facts about hormone replacement therapy, symptom management, and why it’s never too late to advocate for your body. Dr. Barbara also answers listener questions submitted by the audience. Whether you’re navigating perimenopause, postmenopause, or just want to feel informed, this conversation is for you. In this episode, Dominique and Dr. Barbara discuss:How Dominique encouraged Dr. Barbara to launch her YouTube channel back in 2016Why most women are misinformed or unprepared for menopauseHow Dr. Barbara’s teaching style helps women understand and apply complex informationThe real risks—and benefits—of hormone therapyWhat every woman should know about heart health, bone density, and brain agingHow to find a provider who will listen and partner with youWhat questions to ask your doctor to manage menopause your wayWhy menopause education matters more than ever For more on Dr. Barbara Taylor follow her on:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSJItwa6IVPGxUVfTHKbwLgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/menopausetaylor/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/menopausetaylor?success=1# Her Website: https://menopausetaylor.me/ Her newest book, How to Win at Menopause: https://a.co/d/a6B9Aq2  Thanks to my Sponsors:Support a balanced gut microbiome with Ritual’s Synbiotic+. Get 25% off your first month at Ritual.com/OVER50 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/@dominiquesachsetv Have 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/2EcYbu4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please 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: 100

Over 50 & Flourishing with Dominique Sachse
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