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The Menopause Disruptor Podcast

The Menopause Disruptor Podcast exists to dismantle taboo, validate women"s lived experiences, and deliver cutting-edge medical and performance insights directly from world-class experts.We are rewriting the story of perimenopause, menopause, and midlife — one conversation at a time.I’m Mary Lee, Menopause Doula, Women’s Coaching Specialist, and science communicator, on a mission to challenge outdated narratives, bust menopause myths, and bring credible information and real women’s lived experiences

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53:05

Why Hormone Shifts Are Changing A Woman's Skin with...

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2026/09/30

Today Mary is joined by Stacey Berger, a beauty industry veteran with more than 25 years of experience developing and manufacturing skincare and haircare across clinical and mass-market beauty.Stacey shares what she discovered about the dramatic changes women's skin can experience during perimenopause and post-menopause, and why traditional skincare approaches may not address the hormonal shifts happening beneath the surface.The conversation explores the seven interconnected shifts that can

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44:53

Menopause Is A Beauty, Body, and Spiritual...

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2026/09/24

In this episode, host Mary welcomes Christine Ruf, a holistic beauty practitioner with nearly three decades of experience, to explore a different way of looking at menopause—not simply as a collection of symptoms to manage, but as an opportunity for transformation, self-discovery, and rebirth. Christine shares her journey from working in beauty and skincare to exploring Ayurveda, Huna Healing, Spagyric remedies, energy work, emotional balance, facial analysis, and RESET jawline work. Her appr...

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48:23

A Harsh Reality About Women in the Workforce with Dr....

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2026/09/17

In this episode, Mary is joined by Dr. Jennifer Todd, a public health physician specializing in women’s and children’s health, researcher on ageism in the workplace, and leadership coach.Dr. Todd shares her journey from studying women’s health and hormone replacement therapy to discovering just how deeply politics and systemic inequality can shape women’s healthcare and professional lives. Her experiences in public health, federal government, and academia give her a powerful perspective on the

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68:21

The Spiritual Alchemy of Menopause with Heather...

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2026/09/09

In this episode, Mary is joined by Heather Debreceni, a shamanic practitioner, soul healer, author, and former law enforcement professional whose journey through chronic illness, trauma, grief, and spiritual awakening led her to a deeper understanding of healing, identity, and living in alignment with her truth.Heather shares how years of suppressing her needs, spirituality, emotions, and sense of self eventually contributed to a profound personal breaking point. Through Kriya Yoga, meditation,

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32:09

Epic Mini: Could Menopause Be An Awakening To A...

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2026/09/04

In this solo episode, Mary challenges dismissive medical narratives and frames perimenopause/menopause as a neurological, psychological, physiological, as well as a spiritual awakening. Inspired by discussion of “starseeds” by several intuitives including several of her own spiritual teachers, Mary explores menopause through two parallel lenses: a spiritual lens (heightened intuition, sensitivities, synchronicities, purpose) and a biopsychosocial neuroscience lens (estrogen-driven changes affecting

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66:38

The Intersection of Anesthesia, Menopause, and Brain...

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2026/08/28

In this episode, Mary welcomes Sandra Bargeron, PA-C, CAA, an anesthesia clinician and brain health expert with more than 22 years in medicine and over 10,000 anesthesia cases. Sandra shares why preparing for surgery should involve more than medical clearance, and why the brain's neurological resilience may play a major role in how we respond to anesthesia and recover afterward.The conversation explores the overlooked connection between menopause, hormones, anesthesia, surgical stress, and

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50:32

Unapologetic Workplace Leadership and Power with...

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2026/08/21

In this episode, Mary Lee is joined by Nicole Johnston, an executive and leadership coach, TEDx speaker, author, and founder of Innate Power, to explore workplace leadership, visibility, confidence, and the often-unspoken challenges women face during menopause.Nicole draws on 30 years of experience in major consumer brands including Procter & Gamble, Kimberly-Clark, Hershey, and Newell Brands, where she witnessed women being diminished, sidelined, and overlooked despite their experience and

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54:35

GLP-1s Aren’t a Cop-Out: Rethinking Weight Loss with...

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2026/08/14

In this episode, host Mary is joined by obesity medicine physician Dr. Laure DeMattia to explore the complicated relationship between obesity, body image, food, and menopause.Dr. DeMattia shares her deeply personal journey from struggling with body image and binge eating from a young age to becoming a physician specializing in obesity medicine. Together, Mary and Dr. D unpack why women's bodies can be particularly vulnerable to weight changes during puberty, pregnancy, perimenopause, and

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14:07

An Eclipse to Surrender, A Portal to Receive

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2026/08/06

In this Goddess Journey meditation, we explore the symbolic energies of the 8/8 Lion's Gate and the August 12 South Node Solar Eclipse. Rather than asking you to strive for more, this practice offers something far more courageous: permission to slow down, soften, and receive.As the Year of the Fire Horse and the Universal Year 1 invite bold new beginnings, this meditation reminds us that every beginning first requires space. Before something new can enter, something old must be

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76:30

The Menopause Conversation Your Doctor May Never Have...

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2026/07/31

In this episode, Mary welcomes functional medicine practitioner Cindy Dupuie, who shares her deeply personal journey from experiencing early menopause after a stressful divorce to becoming one of the leading voices helping women understand the root causes of hormonal changes. Together they unpack why menopause is about far more than hot flashes and why estrogen influences nearly every tissue and organ in the body.The conversation explores the principles of functional medicine, emphasizing how

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49:40

Working Women Will Face Ageism At The Peak of Their...

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2026/06/02

Is the productivity crisis in the workforce actually an ageism crisis?In this episode, I sit down with Lucy Standing, Chartered Psychologist and founder of Brave Starts, CIC – a non profit organisation supporting 300 – 400 people a year to plan and consider their future career development. Lucy specialising in mid career development with specific expertise in the ageing population.Together, we explore ageism in the workplace, reinvention after 50, the rise of "quilted careers," and why

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19:15

Harness the Balancing Energy of Gemini: A Meditation...

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2026/05/20

Today, I bring back the Goddess Journey meditation series with a new guided meditation for the wise woman's personal shift toward intuition, letting go of mental rumination, while integrating spiritual wisdom. You don't have to be a Gemini under a Sun or Moon sign to reap all the benfits of balancing dual forces that reside within each and every one of us.This journey will begin with storytelling of how I arrived back in a place of quiet reflection while taking a pause from pushing the

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62:52

What Midlife Women Needs to Know About Blood Sugar...

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2026/05/16

Feel like your body suddenly changed in midlife — increased belly fat, energy crashes, cravings, brain fog, disrupted sleep, or feeling like you’re “doing everything right” but nothing is working anymore — this episode is for you.In this powerful conversation, I’m joined by health coach Michelle Dwyer to unpack the critical connection between hormones, blood sugar, metabolism, stress, and overall health during perimenopause and menopause.Michelle shares her own personal healing journey after a

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58:02

Menopause Joint Pain: What’s Really Causing It; Does...

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2026/04/17

What if pain isn’t just “wear and tear”… and aging doesn’t have to hurt?In this episode, Mary sits down with physical therapist and nurse Stacey Roberts to unpack a completely different approach to pain-free living.After decades in traditional medicine, Stacey began questioning why so many patients weren’t getting better. What she discovered changes everything: pain isn’t just structural—it’s influenced by your brain, hormones, gut health, and even your mindset.We dive into her discovery of a

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14:18

When Concussion Collides with Menopause

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2026/03/26

When a brain Injury, menopause, and trauma intersect, it can be a nervous system train wreck.In my solo episode, perfectly timed with Brain Injury/Brain Health Awareness Month this March, I humbly share how a mild injury while recently vacationing in Mexico reactivated old symptoms and emotions connected to a previous traumatic brain injury in 2015. This story highlights how brain injury, hormonal shifts, and stored trauma can amplify nervous system dysregulation. But this retelling of a mild

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51:46

The “Just Do Kegels” Myth Might Be Harming Your...

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2026/03/16

Pelvic health is one of the most important and often overlooked aspects of women’s health.Many are told that bladder leaks, pelvic pressure, or discomfort during exercise are simply part of aging, pregnancy, or menopause. But the truth is, these symptoms are common and they are also treatable.In this episode, I sit down with Lisa Kelly, Doctor of Physical Therapy and pelvic health specialist to explore how the pelvic floor connects to strength, breath, movement, and long-term mobility.We unpack

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64:06

Closing the Menopause Care Gap: Women Deserve To Be...

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2026/03/06

Today, we welcome Dr. Lindsay Shirreff, OB-GYN, member of the Menopause Foundation of Canda medical advisory board, and Chief Medical Officer of Blair Health. Dr. Shirreff shares her journey from traditional medicine to healthcare innovation, focusing on closing the specialist gap for menopause and women’s health through technology and AI. The conversation dives into why access to menopause care is so limited, how Blair Health’s platform works, and the importance of personalized, evidence-based

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26:48

Three Chakras to Clear for Menopause Self-Advocacy

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2026/02/23

Can't speak your truth? Experience gut-wrenching pain and butterflies when you visit your doctor? Does it feel like your feminine qualities are being suppressed?Could be your Chakras need a tune up!In this episode, Mary explore menopause through the lens of the subtle body system to build an understanding how many menopause symptoms connect to specific energy centers, known as chakras. The body's subtle energy is information and vibration and menopause is a “reckoning” that brings stored

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56:23

The Swimsuit Fashion Gap: Rethinking Swimwear for...

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2026/02/20

Today, we feature fashion designer Sarah Blaser and her mother, Donna, in a heartfelt conversation about bathing suits — from the challenges of shopping and finding the right fit to the menopause-related body changes and frustration many women feel when trying to squeeze into traditional swimsuits.Inspired by her mother’s struggle to find swimwear that offered both comfort and adaptability for a changing body, founder Sarah Blaser set out to create designs that feel as good as they look. From that

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63:16

Why Women Are Being Lied to About Sleep with Dr....

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2026/02/13

Today, we delve into the critical topic of sleep during perimenopause and menopause with Dr. Carleara Weiss, a renowned sleep scientist and advisor for Aeroflow Sleep.Dr. Weiss, who hold a PhD and Master's of Science and Nursing, and a nationally recognized sleep scientist, discusses the significant impact of hormonal changes on women’s sleep patterns. She emphasises how sleep apnea, often underdiagnosed in women, affects overall health, including increasing risks for cardiovascular disease,

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