Are you feeling uncertain about what’s happening to your body during perimenopause and Menopause? Are you unsure of whom to trust regarding hormone therapy?

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Maria Sophocles, a nationally recognized menopause specialist, OBGYN, and founder of Women’s Healthcare of Princeton. With nearly 30 years of experience and a deep passion for women's Health in midlife, Dr. Sophocles helps clarify the confusion surrounding the latest in menopause research. 

We discuss why many women miss out on the powerful benefits of hormone replacement therapy due to outdated information. You’ll learn about the latest science and treatments for menopause and perimenopause, along with the benefits and risks of hormone replacement therapy (HRT).

You’ll learn:

• How the 2002 Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) study misinformed the public and created widespread fear, and how recent research has dispelled these misconceptions.
• Why many women are being told by their doctors to “tough it out”.
• What the research indicates about HRT and breast cancer risk.
• How estrogen therapy supports your brain, heart, and bones
• The role of vaginal estrogen minimizing urinary tract infections (UTIs) and enhancing sexual comfort.
• Why it’s not too late to start the treatment of menopause, even if you’re in your 60s or 70s.
• Tips on finding a trained menopause specialist, including options for virtual care.
• How HRTs can improve sexual wellness in midlife and beyond, helping to close the bedroom gap.

If you’re in perimenopause or menopause, this conversation is essential for providing the support, insight, and Clarity you need. 

Grab your earbuds and tune in to make your second act more intimate and pleasurable!  

Much Love,
Laurie

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TED Talk: What happens to sex in midlife? A look at the “bedroom gap”

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Laurie James Laurie James, Author, Podcaster, and Somatic Relationship Coach

Hi, I'm Laurie James...a mother, divorcée, recovering caregiver turned author, somatic relationship coach, and podcaster. My podcast, Confessions of a Freebird, was inspired by my youngest of four children leaving the nest and is the sequel to my book, Sandwiched: A Memoir of Holding On and Letting Go.

My memoir is about my journey from loneliness to finding belonging during a time when I was raising four teenage daughters, my mother had a heart attack and needed care, all while my marriage began to crumble underneath me.

Now I love helping people divorce, heal, and date differently in midlife. I love blending my somatic training and coaching to help clients develop a better relationship with their bodies and nervous system. Doing so allows them to find the inner freedom to experience more happiness, joy and create the life they desire through nervous system regulation.

When I'm not coaching clients or podcasting, I can be found nurturing my free spirit by walking my adopted husky Lu, skiing, sailing, hiking, spending time with my four adult daughters, close friends or planning my next adventure.