The Perimenopausal Mamas Podcast

The Perimenopausal Mamas Podcast


Latest Episodes

Episode 190: Are You Drinking Too Much? What You Need To Know About Alcohol
August 11, 2023

In this re-released episode (from Oct 2022), Dr. Lisa and Toni discuss who is and isnt drinking alcohol and why. Did you know that any consumption of alcohol increases your risk of cancer and can imp

Episode 189: Get Outside: What You Need To Know About Forest Bathing with Dr. Cyndi Gilbert (Re-Release)
August 04, 2023

In todays episode re-release from 2020, Dr. Toni talks with Dr. Cyndi Gilbert about the health benefits of nature exposure. Getting outside is so important to reduce stress and stress related health

Episode 188: Unknown Nutritional Mess-ups You Might Be Making in Perimenopause (Part 2)
July 27, 2023

In this episode, Dr. Lisa and Dr. Toni share 6 more nutritional mess-ups you may be making that could be sabotaging your hormone health in perimenopause and beyond. They discuss: the importance of tim

Episode 187: Unknown Nutritional Mess-ups You Might Be Making (Part 1)
July 20, 2023

In this episode, Dr. Lisa and Dr. Toni share 5 nutritional mess-ups you may be making without realizing they could be sabotaging your health outcomes in perimenopause and beyond. They discuss: the ben

Episode 186: Postpartum Depression, Creativity and Uncovering Your Needs in Motherhood: A Conversation with Musician Kenna Burima Part 2
July 13, 2023

In this part 2 of 2 episodes, Dr. Toni talks with musician, songwriter, teacher and writer Kenna Burima about her experience with postpartum depression as an older mom and how the creative process hel

Episode 185: Postpartum Depression, Creativity and Uncovering Your Needs in Motherhood: A Conversation with Musician Kenna Burima Part 1
July 06, 2023

In this part 1 of 2 episodes, Dr. Toni talks with musician, songwriter, teacher and writer Kenna Burima about her experience with postpartum depression as an older mom and how the creative process hel

Episode 184: How to Use Your Breath to Manage Stress, Sleep Better and React Less with Maya Bahar Castle
June 29, 2023

In this episode, Dr. Lisa discusses the benefits of breathwork for ourselves and for our kids with certified breathwork coach Maya Bahar Castle. Listen in to find out how different breathing technique

Episode 183: How to Optimize Your Vacation or Short Staycation to Fully Recharge and Avoid Burnout
June 23, 2023

In this episode re-release from August 2022, Dr. Lisa walks through the benefits of using a vacation departure plan and vacation optimizer plan. Do you ever feel like you need a vacation after coming

Episode 182: “The Invisible Injury”: Concussion Prevention and Support for Kids and Adults with Melissa Biscardi
June 15, 2023

In this episode, Dr. Lisa chats with Melissa Biscardi, registered nurse, manual osteopath, research trainee at the University of Toronto and a self-proclaimed brainiac who is obsessed with concussion

Episode 181: Better Sex and White Pants? Silver Linings in Perimenopause and Menopause
June 08, 2023

In this episode, Dr. Lisa and Dr. Toni discuss some of the benefits of going through perimenopause and reaching menopause. Yes, you might be in the thick of perimenopause with symptoms like hot flashe