This week on Transforming 45, Lisa sits down with pharmacist, wellness expert, and author Dr. Nayan Patel for a powerful conversation about the missing pieces in the menopause and Longevity conversation. Please note – this episode was recorded before the term PCOS was evolved to PMOS. 

Together they unpack:

• Why hormones are only one piece of the puzzle

• The connection between Stress, insulin, and hormone imbalance

• GLP-1 medications and the concerns women need to understand

• Oxidative stress and cellular Health

• What glutathione actually does in the body

• Why prevention matters more than “fixing”

• The emotional overwhelm women are carrying in midlife

This conversation moves beyond quick fixes and into a more nuanced understanding of energy, Aging, and wraparound care.

Chapters:

00:00 — Welcome + introducing Dr. Nayan Patel

01:40 — What’s missing from the hormone conversation

03:00 — Stress, insulin & the “real” drivers of symptoms

05:50 — Environmental toxins, xenoestrogens & PCOS *This was recorded prior to the change to PMOS.

09:30 — Why hormone Therapy isn’t the full solution

12:00 — “The lion is chasing us 24/7”

15:00 — Coaching, behaviour change & emotional patterns

18:45 — The truth about GLP-1 medications

25:10 — Muscle loss, resistance training & midlife health

27:00 — What glutathione actually is 33:00 — Why oxidative stress matters

37:00 — The body needs less, not more 39:30 — Wraparound care & prevention

43:00 — Aging is not the enemy

45:00 — Closing thoughts

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Website: Liberated Menopause

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Connect with Dr. Patel:

Website: http://aurowellness.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Aurowellness

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aurowellness

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@auro.wellness?_t=8nrXA1jnFeM&_r=1

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@aurowellness

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Lisa Boate is a Certified Menopause Coach, Consultant, and Host of the "Transforming 45" podcast. With a background in education, she specializes in empowering women through the challenges of midlife, including perimenopause and menopause transitions. Lisa's mission is to transform workplaces into menopause-friendly environments, fostering understanding, support, and empowerment for women. Through her podcast and coaching, she provides guidance, resources, and inspiration for women navigating this transformative phase of life.