Me Discussing Menopause on Me & My Health Up with Anthony Harcher

Me Discussing Menopause on Me & My Health Up with Anthony Harcher

You can watch or listen to my latest podcast interview here:

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVdYq3Yje-g

Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5vNHknNFuO0Z0Gmty1xXVV?si=cc4dbe59b00f4f78

Apple Podcasts (iTunes):

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/understanding-the-pause-menopause-andropause-midlife/id1523239316?i=1000751047213

Or simply search “Me & My Health Up” wherever you listen to podcasts.

 Many of my patients come to see me because something feels off.

 Energy drops.

Sleep changes.

Weight behaves differently.

Mood shifts.

Libido changes.

 And often they wonder:

 “Is something wrong with me?”

 In this conversation with Anthony Hartcher, I explain what I call “the Pause” — the natural hormonal shift that affects both women and men as we move through midlife.

 This shift affects far more than reproductive health. It influences metabolism, mood, sleep, cognition, skin, muscle mass, and even gut health.

In the episode we discuss:

1. Why both men and women experience a hormonal “pause”
2. Why symptoms like anxiety, sluggishness, weight gain, and low libido appear
3. Why andropause is frequently missed or underdiagnosed
4. The truth about hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
5. Why gut health becomes more important after 50
6. Emerging tools such as IV therapy and peptides
7. Healthier strategies for managing anxiety instead of alcohol
8. How to support the body before systems begin to break down

 My work in longevity medicine has taught me something important:

 Aging gracefully and aging helplessly are not the same thing.

 We have far more influence over our healthspan than most people realize.

 If you are navigating perimenopause, menopause, andropause — or simply curious about what lies ahead — I think you will find this conversation valuable.

 Episode Timestamps

0:00 The Evolution of Longevity and Modern Medicine

0:36 Introducing Dr. Din and the Concept of the “Pause”

1:17 My journey from geriatrics to longevity medicine

3:39 The impact of the “Pause” on men and women

5:50 Menopause and andropause: symptoms and misconceptions

9:36 Supporting patients through the Pause

16:29 Wellness treatments and the reality of out-of-pocket care

17:24 IV infusions — the “oil change” for your body

18:48 Gut health during the Pause

19:56 Peptides and emerging therapies

21:52 Daily self-care and health management

24:00 Managing anxiety and alcohol use during menopause

32:14 How to connect with my clinic and podcast

32:36 Bathroom Diaries and self-reflection

34:13 Closing thoughts

 If this topic resonates with you, feel free to share the episode with someone who might benefit from it.

 Understanding these changes is the first step toward aging with strength, vitality, and confidence.

 Lots of Love,

 Dr. Sofia D.