If your friendships have started to feel more distant, more confusing, or more draining than they used to, you're not imagining it.
Tamsen sits down with leading therapist and author Minaa B. to talk about the emotional side of adult friendships: the breakups, the boundaries, the loneliness, and why building connections can feel so hard, especially in midlife. Drawing from her clinical work, Minaa shares a powerful framework for understanding the different roles people play in our lives and how to build the kind of support system we actually need.
What you’ll get:
- Why friendship starts to feel more complicated in your 30s, 40s, and beyond- The 4 types of support we all need and how to find them- What to do if you feel like you have no real friends right now- How to stop shrinking yourself to stay connected- The difference between healthy boundaries and shutting people out- A new way to think about connection that doesn’t feel like a chore
Friendship isn't just nice to have. It’s essential and it’s okay to want more from it.
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The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show.
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What Alcohol Is Really Doing to Your Hormones and Belly Fat
You’ve been told a little wine is harmless. But experts say it’s impacting your brain, your hormones, and your sleep more than you think. The good news? What you eat can help change that.
In this episode, Tamsen sits down with Dr. Brooke Scheller, a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition and author of How to Eat to Change How You Drink, to reveal how food can lower cravings, balance hormones, and protect your health—even if you still enjoy a drink. You’ll learn why alcohol tolerance shifts with age, how it affects your mood and energy, and the simple nutrition strategies that make it easier to feel your best without giving up everything you love.
Here’s what you’ll take away:
- Why your evening cravings have more to do with blood sugar than willpower
- How alcohol impacts your brain, hormones, and long-term health
- The truth about alcohol and midlife belly fat (and what to do about it)
- The surprising link between drinking, stress, and sleep disruption
- Foods that help reset your body and cut back effortlessly
- Smart ways to drink less (without feeling deprived)
In this episode, Dr. Scheller shows you how to make small, smart changes that can transform the way you feel about drinking.
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The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show.
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The Longevity Blueprint: 6 Ways To Reinvent Yourself in Midlife
What if midlife wasn’t something to fear, but the perfect time to create the life you really want?
In this episode, New York Times bestselling author and Modern Elder Academy founder Chip Conley reveals his six-step framework for thriving in the second half of life. These steps aren’t theory, they’re actionable tools you can start using today to find more purpose, joy, and vitality in midlife and beyond.
Chip shares how a near-death experience, a cancer battle, and his own version of “male menopause” changed everything and how what he learned can change everything for you, too.
Here’s what you’ll discover in this conversation:
- The single mindset shift that can add 7.5 years to your life
- Why midlife isn’t a crisis, it’s a reset (and how to navigate it)
- How to stop chasing achievements and start building a life that feels good
- Why editing your life is the key to creating space for what matters most
- The role of purpose and service in living longer, better
If you’ve ever asked yourself “What’s next for me?”, this episode is your blueprint
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Perimenopause Explained: What’s Happening, What Tests to Ask For, and What Actually Helps
You’re showing up, pushing through, doing everything you’ve been told to do. But your body feels unpredictable. You’re wired at night, exhausted by morning, gaining weight without changing a thing, and wondering why no one is talking about this.
This is perimenopause, and most women have no idea how early it starts or how many symptoms are connected to it.
In part one of this two-part conversation, Tamsen sits down with Dr. Heather Hirsch, a leading menopause clinician and author of the upcoming book The Perimenopause Survival Guide, to break down what’s actually happening inside your body and what you can do to take back control.
In this episode, they uncover:
- The most overlooked symptoms of perimenopause and why they matter
- How hormone shifts affect your mood, metabolism, sleep, skin, and focus
- Which lab tests are worth requesting in perimenopause and how to interpret them
- A clear breakdown of hormone therapy for perimenopause and the questions to ask before exploring it
- The key appointment every woman should have by age 38 to protect her long-term health
If you’ve been told “you’re fine” but you don’t feel fine, this episode will help you understand why and what to do next.
Stop playing whack-a-mole with your symptoms. It’s time to get clear answers.
Take this quick quiz to see if you might be in perimenopause and get expert-backed guidance on what to do next.
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How to Finally Get to Sleep in Menopause
Sleep is one of the most common complaints in perimenopause and menopause. It’s also one of the most important. When you’re not sleeping, everything else suffers: your mood, your energy, your memory, your health.
In this episode, Tamsen sits down with leading clinical psychologist and sleep expert Dr. Shelby Harris, author of ‘The Women’s Guide to Overcoming Insomnia: Get a Good Night’s Sleep Without Relying on Medication,’ to break down what’s really going on with women’s sleep in midlife and what to do about it.
In this episode, they uncover:
-The hormonal and neurological shifts that quietly disrupt sleep
-How to tell the difference between insomnia, sleep apnea, and restless leg syndrome
-Why melatonin and magnesium aren’t always the answer
-What CBT-I is and why it’s the most effective treatment for insomnia
-What it actually takes to retrain your body to rest
If you’re lying awake at night and exhausted during the day, this conversation will give you real answers and a plan to finally get the sleep you need.
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Download the FREE Menopause Sleep Toolkit
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You deserve a roadmap. Consider this your starting point.
Hosted by Emmy-winning journalist, filmmaker, and New York Times best-selling author Tamsen Fadal, The Tamsen Show is where real talk meets real solutions. Each week, Tamsen sits down with top doctors, leading voices, and women rewriting the rules—from hormones and health to reinvention, relationships, and everything in between. Whether you're navigating perimenopause, deep in menopause, or facing the questions that come with midlife, this show is for you.
It's time to take charge of your health, reclaim your life, and feel even better than before.
New episodes every Wednesday.
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