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
79 episodes
Who should not use hormone therapy?
Hormone therapy can have a lot of benefits, but there are risks, too and it’s not right for everyone. In this episode, Dr. Ritch discusses the main reasons why someone shouldn’t be on hormone therapy and areas to consider the risk...
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Season 2
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Episode 73
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21:59
Insulin resistance in menopause with Dr. Megan Melo
Insulin resistance plays a huge role in how our bodies process nutrients and also affects our ovarian function. Insulin resistance becomes more common in perimenopause and can lead to that stubborn weight gain around the midsectio...
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Season 2
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Episode 72
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29:35
Optimizing your hair with Dr. Antonella Tosti
Bald spots aren’t just for men. Menopause can lead to significant changes in hair. Luckily, dermatologist and hair specialist, Dr. Antonella Tosti is here to help with real solutions that work. Dr. Tosti reviews typi...
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Season 2
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Episode 71
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24:50
How to support your male partner with Dr. Justin Dubin
While this podcast focuses on supporting women with their health, many women have male partners or others in their life that they care about who are struggling with issues, too. Declining testosterone in men and common issues like...
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Season 2
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Episode 70
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36:51
Fitness over 50 with Alicia Jones
Our bodies change with menopause and our fitness routines should, too. Alicia Jones specializes in helping women get moving and keep moving in their 50s and beyond. Whether you have never exercised in your life or your old r...
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Season 2
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Episode 69
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24:38
Using functional nutrition to reduce inflammation with Risa Groux
Risa Groux reversed her own symptoms and thyroid disease by optimizing her nutrition and reducing inflammation. She was so blown away by her own results, she became a functional nutritionist and certified autoimmune coach to help others do...
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Season 2
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Episode 68
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32:28
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