Modern Menopause is where midlife gets real—sticks to the science and has a few laughs along the way. This is the podcast for women who are done whispering about hot flashes and pretending brain fog is “just stress.” We talk about perimenopause, menopause, and everything that comes after with honesty, intelligence, and a whole lot of laughter.
No “that’s just aging.” We break down the science so it makes sense—and so you feel empowered instead of overwhelmed.
Joining you each week is Dr. Robyn Kutka, an expert in naturopathic medicine and hormone health, alongside your host Morven, a licensed professional counselor, who asks the questions you’re already thinking. Together, they bring warmth, candor, and plenty of laughter to topics that deserve to be talked about out loud.
Midlife isn’t a crisis. It’s a recalibration. Let’s do it well—and have some fun while we’re at it.
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Recurrent UTIs and Estrogen: Is there a Connection?
A USA Today story about a nurse who died from an UTI sent Morven and Dr. Robyn straight to the research. In this episode they talk about how UTI patterns can look different as we age, why that's worth knowing, and what a large observational study of about 1.8 million women found when researchers looked at vaginal estrogen use — including what the researchers themselves say the data can and can't tell us. Plus: why “I’m not sexually active” isn’t a reason to stop using it.
USA Today article referenced in this episode: https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2026/09/22/menopause-uti-vaginal-estrogen-sepsis/91680008007/ (https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2026/09/22/menopause-uti-vaginal-estrogen-sepsis/91680008007/)
The information provided is intended for educational and informational purposes only. Statements made have not been evaluated by the FDA nor are they intended to treat or diagnose. Any health concerns should be discussed and evaluated by your primary health care provider.
13 Oct 2026
Laughing Our Way Through Menopause with Dom & Marni
Some of the best menopause advice comes from the friend who’s a few steps ahead of you and says it like it is. Marni and Dom, audiobook narrators and hosts of Bitches in Heat, built a whole podcast around that idea.
They join Morven and Dr. Robyn Kutka to talk about why humor makes hard conversations easier, why no question is too basic, and how sharing stories helps other women (and the people who love them) understand what’s going on.
Listen to the Bitches in Heat here: https://www.bitchesinheatpodcast.com/ (https://www.bitchesinheatpodcast.com/)
The information provided is intended for educational and informational purposes only. Statements made have not been evaluated by the FDA nor are they intended to treat or diagnose. Any health concerns should be discussed and evaluated by your primary health care provider.
6 Oct 2026
Blood vs Saliva vs Urine: What One Woman's Hormone Testing Showed Us
Her blood work said to raise your estrogen. Her saliva said lower it. Her urine said you're good. Dr. Robyn shares a real client's results, a 51-year-old with osteoporosis using topical hormones, and shows why each lab tells a different story. Then Morven asks the question: if the numbers disagree, which one do you act on?
A previously recorded podcast mentioned in the show is titled: The Great Testing Debate: Why Blood Work Says You're "Normal" When You Feel Terrible.
The information provided is intended for educational and informational purposes only. Statements made have not been evaluated by the FDA nor are they intended to treat or diagnose. Any health concerns should be discussed and evaluated by your primary health care provider.
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