The Perimenopausal Mamas Podcast

Latest Episodes
Episode 271: Reflecting, Releasing, and Reimagining: A Fond Farewell and New Beginnings
After five transformative years, Dr. Lisa shares personal reflections, celebrates community wins, and offers empowering advice for every mama navigating change. Plus, a BIG annoucement!
Episode 270: Debunking Fitness and Nutrition Myths For Women, with Stephanie Katona, Personal Trainer
Are you feeling stuck with your fitness or nutrition routine as you move through perimenopause? Dr. Lisa sits down with top Toronto personal trainer and wellness coach Stephanie Katona to debunk popul
Episode 269: Essential Health Screenings for Women in Their 40s and 50s with Dr. Christine Palmay, MD
In todays special episode, Dr. Lisa is joined by Dr. Christine Palmay, an award-winning primary care physician from Toronto and co-host of the Primary Care Conversations podcast. Together, they dive
Episode 268: Is Mold Making You Sick Or The Cause of Some of Your Perimenopausal Symptoms? A Conversation with Dr. Jill Crista, ND
In this episode, Dr. Lisa chats with Dr. Jill Crista, a Naturopathic doctor and mold expert. Dr. Jill discusses the prevalence and symptoms of mold-related illnesses. She highlights that only 10-15% o
Episode 267: Unveiling the Secrets to a Healthier Brain with Dr. Loise Perruchoud
Dr. Lisa welcomes back Dr. Loise Perruchoud, certified personal trainer and brain health advocate, to discuss practical strategies to keep our brains sharp through perimenopause and menopause. Discove
Episode 266: Atopic Triad: Allergy, Asthma, Eczema (Re-Release)
In this episode re-release, Dr. Lisa and Dr. Toni discuss the atopic triad of allergy, asthma and eczema that both perimenopausal moms and their kids can experience. Find out what you can do to preven
Episode 265: Better Sleep for Perimenopausal Mamas: Creating a Bedtime Routine That Works
In this episode, Dr. Lisa and Dr. Toni dive into the importance of bedtime routinesespecially for perimenopausal mamas struggling with sleep. From Circadian rhythms to sleep hormones, they share scie
Episode 264: From Brain Fog to Empowerment: Menopausal Advocacy in the Workforce with MPOWER’s Salima Valji and Lauren Glazer
In this episode, Dr. Lisa welcomes Salima Valji and Lauren Glazer, co-founders of MPower. Their mission is to support women navigating perimenopause and menopause in the workplace, ensuring they can t
Episode 263: Do You Need to Quit Coffee? (Re-Release)
In this re-released episode, Dr. Toni breaks down the pros and cons of coffee. Coffee is a source of antioxidants and provides a boost of energy. However, if you are experiencing anxiety and sleep iss
Episode 262: How Period Panties, Leggings and Fast Fashion are Messing with Your Hormones
In this solo episode, Dr. Toni uncovers the potential harms of fast fashion and the hidden toxins lurking in your favorite leggings and period panties. Many synthetic fabrics contain harmful chemicals