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Grown Up Girl Talk

Dr. Leigha Saunders ND

Grown Up Girl Talk is a bold, honest, and unfiltered podcast for women who are done playing small. Hosted by Dr. Leigha Saunders—a naturopathic doctor, women"s health advocate, and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner—this show dives deep into the conversations midlife women need to be having. Whether you"re navigating burnout, hormones, motherhood, career pivots, or just ready to stop settling, this is your space. Each episode blends raw truth-telling, expert insights, and empowering stories

health & fitness medicine

All Episodes

01:05:43

Owning Your Worth, Inside and Out with Jamie...

Grown Up Girl Talk ·

2025/10/14

This episode is a raw, funny, and inspiring conversation about what it really takes for women to reclaim their sense of self — in their health, their beauty, and their everyday choices. Jamie, an in-demand esthetician and unapologetic truth-teller, shares her personal journey from burnout and self-neglect to strength, confidence, and deep authenticity. We unpack why so many women feel guilty about investing in themselves, how judgment often reflects our own unfulfilled needs, and why aging is a

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46:12

Everything Is Figureoutable: Dallas James on Divorce,...

Grown Up Girl Talk ·

2025/10/07

When life sideswipes your plans, what do you do next? Realtor, designer, former pro singer, and mom of three Dallas James shares the raw middle of separation, learning boundaries, feeling grief in real time, and finding her way back to joy at 50. We talk about the power of community, why “everything is figureoutable,” the mind–body link (hello, cry-dancing), and how to stop outsourcing your decisions so you can trust yourself again. We also invite you to WOMAN UP — Sunday, October 26, 2025 at the

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52:34

Eating for the Magic of Midlife (with Jenn, The...

Grown Up Girl Talk ·

2025/09/30

What if the way you ate in midlife wasn’t about fear of weight gain, but about fueling yourself for energy, strength, and joy? In this powerful conversation with Jenn, Registered Dietitian, Naturopathic Doctor, intuitive eating coach, and host of The Midlife Feast podcast, we bust through fear-based nutrition narratives and explore how women can reclaim their relationship with food during perimenopause and menopause. Jenn shares her own journey from disordered eating and orthorexia to embracing

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57:11

How To Just Do the Damn Thing with Rachel Molenda AKA...

Grown Up Girl Talk ·

2025/09/23

What would happen if you stopped waiting for the “perfect” moment and just… did the damn thing? In this energizing conversation, I sit down with Rachel Molenda — mindset coach, motivational speaker, DJ, and founder of Reunion, the alcohol-free women’s dance party designed to help you remember who you are. Rachel shares her winding journey from holistic nutritionist to intuitive eating coach to mindset mentor and now DJ — and how every pivot was fueled by one thing: listening to her intuition and

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39:40

The Missing Piece in Perimenopause and Your...

Grown Up Girl Talk ·

2025/09/16

Welcome to Season Two of Grown Up Girl Talk! I’m so glad you’re here. After a little pause to redefine what this space means, we’re diving straight into the conversations we don’t have nearly enough—how to actually feel alive, resilient, and lit up in the messy middle of life. In this kickoff episode, I’m unpacking: 1. Why so many of us feel less resilient in our late 30s, 40s, and 50s 2. The real connection between hormones, stress, and that “I can’t handle it like I used to” feeling 3. The three

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32:34

Treat Your Body Like a Business, And You’re the Boss.

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2025/07/15

As I wrap up Season One of Grown Up Girl Talk, I’m pulling back the curtain on what actually went down behind the mic—and why this podcast (and let’s be honest, life) isn’t as “together” as it might look from the outside. This episode is an honest, heart-first reminder that the way forward isn’t about pushing harder or following someone else’s blueprint. It’s about tuning in, slowing down, and giving yourself permission to do things your way. In this episode, you'll explore: ✨ What to do instead of

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58:44

From Burnout to Breakthrough with Ann Marie McQueen...

Grown Up Girl Talk ·

2025/07/01

In this raw and illuminating episode, I sit down with Ann Marie McQueen (and her cat - you may hear some meows!)—investigative journalist and founder of HotFlash Inc.—for a no-holds-barred conversation about the emotional, physical, and cultural reckoning that comes with menopause. From navigating anxiety and health crashes in her early 40s to launching one of the most refreshing menopause platforms in the world, Ann Marie brings an honest, globally informed perspective to the conversation around

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01:02:48

Hormone Therapy Demystified - The Conversation about...

Grown Up Girl Talk ·

2025/06/24

This conversation lit me up in the best way. I sat down with Dr. Vikram Talaulikar—reproductive endocrinologist, menopause specialist, researcher and co-founder of The Menopause Clinic London (UK), and one of the most evidence-based, grounded voices in this space. This conversation goes deep into what’s really going on in perimenopause and menopause. We talk about: The actual hormone changes during perimenopause (hint: it’s not just estrogen!) Why so many women (and doctors!) are still confused

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57:26

Rewrite the Rules: How to Ask Advocate, Ask Better...

Grown Up Girl Talk ·

2025/06/17

👉 Shirley’s joining us live at WOMAN UP this October! Add your name to the waitlist and be the first to get your ticket: http://www.womanupuxbridge.com This episode is one I could not wait to share with you — I had the absolute honor of sitting down with Shirley Weir, founder of Menopause Chicks, who is changing the narrative around midlife and menopause in the most empowering way. Shirley shares her journey of hitting a breaking point in her early 40s and realizing the information and support

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58:21

Welcome to Grown Up Girl Talk | Conversations of...

Grown Up Girl Talk ·

2025/06/10

Hey there, beautiful friend – I’m back behind the mic, and I am SO excited to have you here for a conversation that’s been living in my heart for a while. In this solo episode, I’m sharing why Grown Up Girl Talk exists — because we need to start having the real conversations that we’ve been avoiding or quietly having inside our own heads. The ones about midlife identity shifts, feeling stuck even when life looks “perfect” on paper, breaking free from old programming, and finally stepping into

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38:19

The Final Word on Sleep — And the start of something...

Grown Up Girl Talk ·

2025/06/03

Hey, I'm so excited to be here. It has been almost two years since I recorded a podcast episode, and we’re calling this one “The Final Word on the Sleep” — because it's wrapping up a chapter and stepping into something brand new. This is not goodbye — it's a transformation. The podcast is evolving into a whole new set of conversations I can't wait to bring to you. Here’s the thing: as a naturopathic doctor, I get to sit across from women in the most intimate, honest conversations and what I know for

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13:13

A Prescription for My Own Medicine

Grown Up Girl Talk ·

2022/09/21

In this short solo episode, I share what my plan is for the next 2 months and how you can fix your sleep in the meantime! If you're someone who falls asleep fine but wakes up in the night and struggles to get back to sleep, take the Break Up With The Wake Up Quiz here (https://leighasaundersnd.com/quiz). Ready to fix your broken sleep now? I share all my secrets at www.thesleepfix.com

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16:15

A little update on life

Grown Up Girl Talk ·

2022/07/05

Wondering where I’ve been over the past 6 weeks? In this short episode, I share a little life update (it’s actually a big one), the 3 things I’ve learned and encourage you to take away as well. Are you someone who falls asleep fine but wakes up in the night? Take the Break Up With The Wake Up Quiz here: www.leighasaundersnd.com/quiz

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47:43

Replay - Listening To Your Inner Voice & Speaking...

Grown Up Girl Talk ·

2022/06/28

Do you find it difficult to quiet your mind at night, or turn off your busy brain? Maybe you have restless, ruminating thoughts that repeat over and over when your head hits the pillow or when you wake up in the middle of the night. While our tendency can be to ignore this inner voice, my guest, Dr. Sarah Vadeboncoeur ND, encourages women to listen in. In this episode, we talk about how women too often ignore their inner voice and intuition, which becomes a huge source of stress that ultimately

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49:51

Replay - From Busy Brain to Tranquil Mind: Addressing...

Grown Up Girl Talk ·

2022/06/21

If you are someone who struggles with anxiety - or the “busy brain” - or what I like to call “Monkey Mind” at night, this episode is for you. I’m joined by my friend and colleague, Dr. Katie Thomson Aitken. Katie has a clinical focus in treating anxiety and is the creator of The Tranquil Minds Program and author of Create Calm - and has graciously shared a free copy of her audiobook with you! In this episode, Katie and I have a beautiful conversation about anxiety and sleep. We went deep and talked

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48:20

Replay - Why you really wake up in the night and are...

Grown Up Girl Talk ·

2022/06/14

What if you reframed your trouble sleeping as something positive? Say whaaaaat?! My guest on this episode is Adele Tevlin, my very own mindset coach, and biz mentor. Adele is known for her ability to bust limiting beliefs that keep people stuck and experiencing limited success in their health, relationships, careers, and finances. She is a master at reframing our experiences into opportunities. Adele can see people’s blind spots and all that gets in the way of their ability to accomplish their

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54:28

Replay - Menopause & Sleep - What’s really happening...

Grown Up Girl Talk ·

2022/06/07

If you are a woman or a person with ovaries, this episode is a must-listen. Peri-menopause and menopause often leave women feeling that they’re in unchartered territory. But my guest today, Dr. Kara Dionisio, Naturopathic Doctor, is here to guide you on your way. At least 40-60% of women will report sleep disturbances across their lifetime, with a particular increase in incidence around menopause. We’re here to tell you, you don’t have to just live with it. Dr. Kara walks us through what’s really

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14:16

Replay - Is cortisol the cause of your insomnia?

Grown Up Girl Talk ·

2022/05/31

Stress is likely not a stranger to you; it can have a HUGE impact on your sleep and for many people is the cause of their insomnia. You’re stressed and you can’t sleep. You can’t sleep and you get stressed. Sound familiar? In this episode of The Word On The Sleep, I break down: The top signs and symptoms that your cortisol is out of whack and causing your sleep issues Why cortisol levels become dysfunctional and out of balance My Top 3 Tips for controlling cortisol to get better sleep If this

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47:32

Replay - Burning it at both ends: How prioritizing...

Grown Up Girl Talk ·

2022/05/24

Isn’t it ironic that we can work ourselves into exhaustion that causes us to struggle to sleep? But that’s exactly what can happen in burnout - and something we need to talk more about! In this episode, I’m joined by one of my closest friends and incredible colleague, Dr. Michelle Peris. Dr. Michelle is on a mission to disrupt the healthcare model by creating connections and using community medicine. She is the creator of The Wild Collective, a transformational women’s health care program that as a

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51:24

Does thinking about work keep you up at night? With...

Grown Up Girl Talk ·

2022/05/17

The most common sleep complaint I hear my patients describe is that middle of the night wake up in which their mind starts racing. If this happens to you too, how many of those nights do you spend thinking about your work stress? Pssst if it’s most of them, you’re not alone! So then the question is - what can you do about it? Maybe you can’t change your job, but maybe you can change the way you feel and function within it. So I called in my friend and colleague, Dr. Emily Bennett, ND, who is

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