EnRitched Menopause
Welcome to EnRitched Menopause where host, Dr. Jessica Ritch, helps those in perimenopause and menopause understand what's going on with their bodies and how to thrive in this stage and beyond. You are not crazy and you are not alone. Let's do this together!
Episodes
73 episodes
Which hormones should I take?
We’re back for the fall 2024 season of EnRitched Menopause! Luckily, more and more people are talking about menopause and how to deal with it. Unfortunately, that can lead to a lot of conflicting advice and confusion. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 67
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34:52
Changes to EnRitched Menopause
It’s my birthday and I am reflecting on my perimenopausal journey and the podcast. We have learned so much together and I want to know what you would like to hear. Do you have questions or issues that haven’t been addressed or tha...
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Season 1
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Episode 66
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4:17
Not feeling right “down there"?
Not feeling quite right “down there?” Having dryness, itching, irritation, burning, discomfort with sex, or trouble urinating? Have you treated yourself for a yeast infection over and over again with no relief? In ...
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Season 1
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Episode 65
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19:35
Dental care in menopause with Dr. Rita Dargham
Menopause brings hormonal changes that significantly impact dental health. Many women may not realize the extent of these effects on their oral wellness.With dental health often overlooked during menopause, women face increased risks of...
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Season 1
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Episode 64
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24:50
Real menopause journey and treatment counseling with Luciana
While all of our journeys are different, it’s helpful to see how our stories overlap and what worked and didn’t work for others. In this episode, Dr. Ritch talks with her friend, Luciana about her menopause journey and how to mana...
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Season 1
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Episode 63
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26:17
Testosterone therapy with Dr. Fenwa Milhouse
Have you heard about testosterone therapy for women? It can help your energy, libido and muscle mass, so why isn’t it more widely available? In this episode, Dr. Fenwa Milhouse, discusses the risks, benefits and how to take testos...
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Season 1
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Episode 62
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33:36
When menopause comes too early with Dr. Carolina Sueldo
Normal perimenopause can start as early as the mid 30s, but what about if you’re in your 20s? In this episode, Dr. Carolina Sueldo, discusses early menopause or premature ovarian insufficiency. Wh...
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24:21
(Revisit) Let’s talk about sex with Dr. Carol Clark, Sex Therapist
Menopause is not the end of your sex life. While there can be challenges, many can have the best sex of their lives in menopause and beyond. Dr. Carol Clark is board-certified in sex therapy and addictions and is the founder and s...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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29:47
Enjoying wine and creating your dream life with Amanda McCrossin
Creating your dream life doesn’t always mean following the dream you had as a child. Oftentimes, we need to tap into our creativity, pivot, and sometimes even invent something new that we never knew to dream of. Amanda McCro...
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Season 1
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Episode 60
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28:50
Transitioning from plastic surgeon to soul surgeon with Dr. Tamy Faierman
As a plastic surgeon, Dr. Tamy Faierman, is intimately familiar with the physical changes that occur in women in perimenopause and menopause. With years of helping women achieve their a...
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Season 1
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Episode 59
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28:11
Preparing for and recovering from hysterectomy and other surgery with physical therapist, Dr. Jocelyn Wallace
About 600,000 hysterectomies are performed in the US each year and many women are given little instruction on how to prepare or recover. In this episode, physical therapist, Dr. Jocelyn Wallace, shares her experience with similar ...
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Season 1
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Episode 58
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23:09
Fibroids in perimenopause and postmenopause
Fibroids occur in up to 80% of women. Many times, they get better in menopause, but what do you do if they don’t? In this episode, Dr. Ritch discusses what fibroids are, what problems they cause, which require treatment, and what ...
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Season 1
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Episode 57
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30:19
Arthritis and autoimmune disease with Dr. Aviva Hopkins
Arthritis and many other autoimmune conditions often start in menopause and perimenopause. In this episode, rheumatologist, Dr. Aviva Hopkins, discusses these conditions and what took look out for including the often-distressing a...
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Season 1
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Episode 56
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18:22
The poetry of menopause with Francoise Nieto-Fong
Menopause can be full of both shared and deeply personal experiences. And, it can open up our creative side. In this episode, writer, storyteller and menopausal bad ass Francoise Nieto-Fong shares her Divine Woman's...
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Season 1
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Episode 55
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27:40
(Revisit) Brain Health with Dr. Sylvia Barboni
Have you noticed little lapses in memory or brain fog in perimenopause? Do you have worsening headaches or dizziness? Have you watched a loved one go through dementia and worry about what that means for you?This week, Dr. Sylvia Barboni...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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25:34
(Revisit) Heart Health with Dr. Kashmira Bhadha
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women, yet often doesn’t get as much attention as it does for men. Did you know that hormonal changes throughout life affect our cardiovascular health, especially perimenopause and menopause?...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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28:54
(Revisit) Your joints on menopause and exercise with Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein and Sydney Nitzkorski
Hormones can affect every part of your body, even your joints! Menopause is not just about hot flushes. Many women are surprised to start having more joint pains in perimenopause and menopause. In this episode, orthopedic su...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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35:56
(Revisit) Hot girl summer
When Megan Thee Stallion was talking about Hot Girl Summer, she was not referring to you dripping with sweat from your hot flashes. In this episode, Dr. Ritch reviews options to help you stay cooler this summer.---------------------...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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14:33
(Revisit) What Is Going On With My Hormones?
You can’t talk about perimenopause and menopause without talking about hormones! Sometimes, it feels like a roller coaster ride of emotions and other symptoms. In this episode, Dr. Ritch will discuss what’s going on with hor...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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33:58
Preparing for the holiday hustle
The end of the year can be both wonderful and hectic no matter what or how you celebrate. More social events, school and work projects, cooking, shopping, traveling, guests, parties, and end of year work deadlines can leave us sprinting t...
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Season 1
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Episode 54
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13:35
Lessons from 1 year of EnRitched Menopause
EnRitched Menopause is officially 1 year old! Dr. Jessica Ritch celebrates and discusses her top 5 lessons learned in 1 year of the podcast.------------------------Join our community of women navigating meno...
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Season 1
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Episode 53
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9:32
Changing up your hairstyle with stylist Julie Shepperly
Helmet hair is a thing of the past! So what can we do about hair that is drying, thinning and graying? In this episode, stylist Julie Shepperly gives expert tips on how to manage the changes in your hair.-------...
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Season 1
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Episode 52
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26:10
Changing up your make-up routine with Kayla from BOOM! By Cindy Joseph
Are you still doing the same make-up routine you have been doing for years, even decades? It might be time to make a change. Make-up artist, Kayla, from BOOM! By Cindy Joseph cosmetics, the first pro-age cosmetics company gi...
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Season 1
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Episode 51
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19:50
Sex after cancer with Dr. Kristin Rojas
Historically, cancer treatment has focused on treating the cancer with little thought to life afterwards, especially when it comes to your sex life, but both the psychological and physical effects of diagnosis and treatment of cancer can take t...
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Season 1
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Episode 50
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36:31
Get your groove back with Rosy by Dr. Lyndsey Harper
Have you lost your mojo in perimenopause and postmenopause? Ob/Gyn, Dr. Lyndsey Harper used to feel at a loss when patients came to her with sexual issues, but decided to be proactive about it. She started to educate herself,...
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Season 1
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Episode 49
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18:28