Oh! So No One Told You?

About Oh! So No One Told You?

A Hollywood producer and a Wellness Coach walk into menopause… Real talk on aging, identity, health, and WTF is even happening. Remember when you thought you had life figured out? Then menopause hit and suddenly you're Googling "Is this normal?" at 2am. Sara and Liz get real about everything women either glossed over or forgot to warn us about: hot flashes, brain fog, disappearing libidos, career shifts, and all the curveballs not mentioned. Oh! So no one told you? Yeah, we know. So... we're fixing that. Nobody prepared us for this journey either, so let's navigate it together.

Publisher

Sara Flamm and Liz Forman

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

24 Sept 2025

Latest episode

16 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

19 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Oct 2026

   So... What Exactly Is Messing With Our Hormones?

   We started with a conversation about dogs, lawn chemicals, and the things we’re exposed to without even thinking about it. And then, naturally, it spiraled. This week, Liz and Sara are talking about endocrine-disrupting chemicals and all the places they can show up in everyday life: plastics, food packaging, receipts, fragrance, cleaning products, personal care products, water, cookware, pesticides, clothing, and probably a few things you have never thought twice about. The point is not to panic or try to live in a chemical-free bubble. That’s probably impossible anyway. It’s to start paying attention. What are we exposed to every day? What might actually matter? Where can we make better choices without making ourselves completely nuts? And how could all of this be affecting hormones, fertility, thyroid health, metabolic health, perimenopause, and menopause? Also discussed: why thermal receipts are suddenly suspicious, why Sara is emotionally attached to a dying basil plant, why Liz knows way too much about gas stations in 1989, questionable cookware, filtered water, and Edward Cullen shimmering in a jar. You know. The usual. We’re going much deeper into the research, products, apps, water filters, resources, and links from this episode over on Substack, including a few things we went back and fact-checked after recording. ohtellmepodcast.substack.com Have a story, question, or topic you want us to get into? Email: otellmepodcast@gmail.com (mailto:otellmepodcast@gmail.com) Instagram: @ohtellmepodcast Hit play, we’re right there with you! Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and personal experience purposes only. Sara and Liz are not medical professionals, and nothing shared should be taken as medical advice. Please consult your doctor or a qualified healthcare provider before making decisions about your health, medications, supplements, or treatment.

2. 

   2 Oct 2026

   Perimenopause, Menopause & Everything We Should’ve Known — With Special Guest: Dr. Banafsheh Bayati

   Perimenopause, menopause, and all the things we probably should have known before we got here. This week, Sara and Liz are joined by Dr. Banafsheh Bayati, a board-certified OB/GYN, Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, and medical co-founder of Perelel. She has spent 25 years caring for women from adolescence through menopause, and after going through a difficult late perimenopause herself, she began looking at this stage of a woman’s life a little differently. And we had A LOT of questions. We talk about why perimenopause really needs to be understood as its own life stage, why so many symptoms get treated separately before anyone connects them back to hormones, and what women can start learning and doing before, during, and after the transition. We get into HRT, birth control in early perimenopause, vaginal estrogen, testosterone, libido, iron and ferritin, supplements, sleep, food, protein, strength training, the dreaded meno belly, GLP-1s, and why there really isn’t one magical formula that works for every woman. Dr. Bayati also explains why patience matters when you’re trying hormone therapy, why your treatment may need to change right along with your hormones, and why perimenopause is probably not the time for a “see you next year” approach to care. And maybe most importantly, we talk about learning the vocabulary, knowing your own history, asking better questions, and understanding your options so you can be an active participant in your own care. Because the whole point is to get to a place where women aren’t looking back ten years later thinking... Wait. THAT was perimenopause?! We could have kept Dr. Bayati for another hour. So yes, we already asked her to come back. Links from this episode: Dr. Banafsheh Bayati: smobgyn.com Perelel: perelelhealth.com Want to go deeper into this episode? Come join us on Substack, where we share more information, guest resources, more extensive links, commentary, and a lot of what we couldn’t fit into the conversation: ohtellmepodcast.substack.com Have a story, symptom, question, or topic you want us to dig into? Email us at otellmepodcast@gmail.com (mailto:otellmepodcast@gmail.com) Instagram: @ohtellmepodcast Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and personal experience purposes only. Sara and Liz are not medical professionals, and nothing shared should be taken as medical advice. Even when we have doctors on our show, they are doctors, but not your doctor. Please consult your doctor or a qualified healthcare provider before making any decisions about your health, medications, supplements, or treatment.

3. 

   18 Sept 2026

   The Business of Menopause: Would You Buy This?

   The Business of Menopause: Would You Buy This? Menopause has become a full-blown marketplace, valued at $18.7 billion last year and expected to hit $28.8 billion by 2033. This week we're going through the pile: cooling pearls, menopause-specific protein powder, arousal oils, beef organ supplements, weighted vests, and yes, tickets to Menopause The Musical 2. We play a round of Would You Buy This and get into menowashing, the trend of taking a totally normal product, making it pink, slapping "menopause" on the label, and charging more for the exact same thing. We also talk about why this market exists in the first place: women who've spent years searching for real answers are an easy target for anyone selling a solution, and it's worth asking every time whether something actually works or just looks the part. For the full breakdown of every product we discussed today, including the ones we said yes to and the links to find them, check out our Substack: Oh! So No One Told You?! (https://substack.com/@ohtellmepodcast) Have a story, a symptom, or a topic you want us to dig into? Send it to otellmepodcast@gmail.com (mailto:otellmepodcast@gmail.com) or DM us on Instagram @ohtellmepodcast. This podcast is for informational and personal experience purposes only. Sara and Liz are not medical professionals and nothing shared should be taken as medical advice. Even when we have doctors on our show, they are doctors, but not your doctor. So remember: please consult your doctor or a qualified healthcare provider before making any decisions about your health, medications, or treatment.

4. 

   4 Sept 2026

   The Whole-Person Approach — With Special Guest: Dr. Talina Hermann

   The Whole-Person Approach — Guest: Dr. Talina Hermann, Founder of Optimized Human This week's guest is Dr. Talina Hermann, a functional and integrative medicine practitioner for women who built her practice after years of chasing answers Western medicine couldn't give her, first for her own health, then for her. She explains what functional medicine means: not treating symptoms in isolation, but tracing them upstream to find out where they started. The conversation covers a lot of ground. Why starting HRT earlier in perimenopause tends to produce an easier transition into menopause, and why she preps patients for HRT the way you'd prep for pregnancy, dialing in gut health, liver function, cortisol, and blood sugar first. What a DUTCH test actually measures versus standard bloodwork, and why she runs one on every patient. Where herbal medicine fits in for women who can't or don't want HRT. And a wild stat that reframes our whole conversation: the ovary is the fastest-aging organ in the female body, and how fast it ages may predict lifespan! What? Peptides get a real breakdown too, BPC-157 and KPV for gut health, GLP-1s and why she doesn't rush patients off them, and a clear-eyed answer on the gray market: why sourcing matters, what compounding pharmacies actually offer that research-only peptides don't, and the real reason people are ending up with medical issues (hint: it's not the peptide itself). The episode closes with practical stuff anyone can use: how to actually protect your sleep, what ferritin levels have to do with waking up at night, and why protein needs go up, not down, once you're in menopause. Links from this episode: Website: drtalinahermann.com (https://www.drtalinahermann.com/) Instagram: @drtalinahermann (https://www.instagram.com/drtalinahermann) Have a story, a symptom, or a topic you want us to dig into? Send it to otellmepodcast@gmail.com (mailto:otellmepodcast@gmail.com) or DM us on Instagram. This podcast is for informational and personal experience purposes only. Sara and Liz are not medical professionals and nothing shared should be taken as medical advice. Please consult your doctor or a qualified healthcare provider before making any decisions about your health, medications, or treatment.

5. 

   21 Aug 2026

   Know Your Normal! - With Special Guest: Gina Lamanna, Founder of The Fondle Project

   This week's guest is Gina Lamanna, a stylist of 25 years whose 2016 breast cancer diagnosis was caught only because she trusted her gut after two clear screenings. Her doctor found nothing alarming on an ultrasound and told her to come back in six months. She paid out of pocket for an MRI instead. That decision likely saved her life. Gina walks through the whole arc: the diagnosis delivered on New Year's Eve, pursuing second and third opinions at Sloan Kettering and MD Anderson, choosing a double mastectomy over radiation and Tamoxifen, and losing herself so completely afterward that she avoided mirrors for over a year. She also gets into something a lot of women don't know: breast cancer survivors are often told they can't go on HRT, full stop, but that guidance is shifting, and Gina is now on hormone therapy with her oncologist's approval, monitored closely, after years of headaches and zero libido that nobody could explain. The conversation also covers the founding of The Fondle Project, the nonprofit Gina built after her teenage daughter found a lump and asked her mother if she had breast cancer too. Gina talks about closing her successful styling business to pursue it full time, what it's like to pivot into something with no steady paycheck, and why she's telling women who feel dismissed by a doctor to keep looking until someone actually listens. Her message, in her words: know your normal. Links from this episode: The Fondle Project: thefondleproject.substack.com (https://thefondleproject.substack.com) Instagram: @thefondleproject (https://instagram.com/thefondleproject) Have a story, a symptom, or a topic you want us to dig into? Send it to otellmepodcast@gmail.com (mailto:otellmepodcast@gmail.com) or DM us on Instagram. This podcast is for informational and personal experience purposes only. We are not medical professionals and nothing shared should be taken as medical advice. Please consult your doctor or a qualified healthcare provider before making any decisions about your health, medications, or treatment.

6. 

   7 Aug 2026

   The Identity Shift We Didn't See Coming

   Menopause doesn't just come with symptoms, it can also strip away the ability to perform, people-please, and smooth things over for everyone else's comfort. This episode is about what's left once that softening effect is gone, and the disorienting work of figuring out who you actually are underneath it. We read a Reddit post out loud that nails the shift: this isn't a transition, it's an identity collapse. From there we get into resentment, saying yes when we mean no, and what it actually takes to finally say no and mean it without the guilt hangover that used to follow. In this episode: An estrogen patch dose that had to get walked back after some very unwelcome side effects A sleep score of 100 worth gloating about Why "I don't feel like myself" might be the most honest sentence either of us has said The Reddit post that reframed everything: menopause as identity collapse, not just transition Learning to say no without carrying the resentment for days afterward Grieving who we used to be, and why we don't want to stay there The floor-sitting debate nobody asked for but everyone needs Have a symptom, a story, or a topic you want us to cover? Email us at otellmepodcast@gmail.com (mailto:otellmepodcast@gmail.com) or send a DM on Instagram @ohtellmepodcast. We want to hear from you. This podcast is for informational and personal experience purposes only. We are not medical professionals and nothing shared should be taken as medical advice. Please consult your doctor or a qualified healthcare provider before making any decisions about your health, medications, or treatment.

7. 

   24 Jul 2026

   The Symptom List Nobody Handed You. Chin Hairs, Vertigo, Phantom Smells... Yep. All Menopause.

   Hot flashes. Night sweats. Mood swings. Yeah yeah yeah. We know those ones. But what about the vertigo that lasts a year and a half? The hip pain that shows up out of nowhere and will not let you sleep? Plantar Fasciitis. Frozen shoulder. The heartbeat you can suddenly hear in your ear? The phantom smell that makes you wonder if you are having a stroke? The chin hair you find that is somehow already an inch long? Nobody handed us a list. So we made one. In this episode Sara and Liz go deep on the symptoms of menopause that nobody warned them about. The weird ones. The ones that sent them to orthopedic surgeons and neurologists and Reddit threads at 2am. The ones that turned out to be connected to menopause all along even though not a single doctor ever mentioned it. They also get into something that does not get talked about nearly enough. The shame that comes with having symptoms. The internal spiral of: am I complaining too much, am I being too sensitive, are these symptoms even real. And why so many women have been conditioned to dismiss their own experience before anyone else gets the chance to. And of course... Liz has some thoughts on that. This one is personal, a little wild, and genuinely useful. Whether you are deep in it or just starting to notice things that feel off, this episode is for you. Hit play. You are not losing your mind. And you are not alone. Find us at ohtellmepodcast@gmail.com (mailto:ohtellmepodcast@gmail.com) For the full symptom breakdown, book recommendations, resources, and Liz's coaching perspective head over to our Substack and subscribe. This podcast is for informational and personal experience purposes only. We are not medical professionals and nothing shared should be taken as medical advice. Please consult your doctor or a qualified healthcare provider before making any decisions about your health, medications, or treatment.

8. 

   10 Jul 2026

   Reunited and It Feels So Good... You Know Our Hormones. Now Meet Us.

   You know us as two women figuring out menopause together. But do you actually know who we are and how we got here? This is that episode. Sara and Liz are recording in person for the first time, and something about being in the same room just opens things up. Sara spent 27 years in film production, starting with LA Confidential straight out of college, traveling nine months out of the year, and eventually burning out in ways she is only now starting to connect to where she was hormonally. Liz went from science to CrossFit to coaching, found her calling at 35 on the sidelines of an early CrossFit competition, and has spent the years since helping people get out of their own way. That was only the beginning. They also get into how the podcast started, over dinner a year ago, and why they felt like this conversation needed to exist in the first place. But it would not be their show without the real stuff. Progesterone is now on shortage. Liz forgot her estrogen patch at her family reunion. Sara showed up in Michigan with an empty testosterone tube instead of the full one sitting on her counter at home. And both of them have a lot of feelings about all of it. They also touch on something important. Not every woman can do HRT, and that conversation deserves its own space. They are putting it on the list. This one feels a little different. It is warmer, a little more personal, and honestly one of their best ones yet. Hit play. Now you know us a little better. Find us at ohtellmepodcast@gmail.com (mailto:ohtellmepodcast@gmail.com) For more on everything we discuss including links and resources, subscribe to our Substack.

9. 

   26 Jun 2026

   So What Exactly Are You Injecting Yourself With? A candid discussion about Peptides, GLPs and HRT

   Episode Description: We promised you peptides. We are finally here. This episode we are getting into the five peptides women in menopause should know about, what they do, why they matter, and where to actually get them without buying something sketchy off the internet that says not for human consumption. We also get into GLPs. And not the weight loss hype. The real conversation about what these are actually doing in your body, the anti-inflammatory benefits, the emerging cancer research, and why this is not a magic fix for anyone. Plus hormone updates, the GLP and peptide gray market situation, why your gym membership should be covered by insurance, why most OB-GYNs have exactly one course on menopause, and the hope that the next generation of women gets something a whole lot better than what we got. We mean business. But we have fun doing it. Hit play. Have a question you want us to address? Find us at ohtellmepodcast@gmail.com (mailto:ohtellmepodcast@gmail.com) Links and resources mentioned: Hone Health - (telehealth, hormonal health, functional health, and peptides) honehealth.com Fountain Life (functional health and peptides) fountainlife.com Marek Health (telehealth, hormone optimization, peptides) marekhealth.com Crowd Health (health sharing alternative to insurance, also has a functional doctor directory) **Liz's referral code: https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/?referral_code=078O7C Function Health (comprehensive biomarker testing) functionhealth.com Perelel (OB/GYN-Founded Vitamin Company) perelelhealth.com This podcast is for informational and personal experience purposes only. We are not medical professionals and nothing shared should be taken as medical advice. Please consult your doctor or a qualified healthcare provider before making any decisions about your health, medications, or treatment. Some topics discussed including peptides and compounded medications such as tirzepatide and semaglutide may not be FDA approved or may be prescribed off label. Always speak with a qualified healthcare provider about what is appropriate for your individual situation.

10. 

    5 Jun 2026

    Are you aging on purpose or just going along for the ride?

    Sara and Liz get into hormone results, biological age testing, peptides, the scroll that is quietly making you okay with doing less, and why staying curious might be the most important thing you can do right now. Sara and Liz are finally both getting their numbers back and things are moving in the right direction. Sara's Function results are in with 124 biomarkers tested and only four out of range. Liz's estrogen and progesterone have doubled since switching to the patch and oral progesterone, her thyroid is suddenly functioning great, and she's starting a low dose compounded testosterone cream. They get into what these tests actually tell you, why your doctor probably isn't ordering them, and how to find discounts that make comprehensive testing actually accessible. They also get into BPC-157, what peptides actually are, shelf life and timing, and why that use by date matters more than you think. And then things go wonderfully sideways. Quicksand fears, sharks in pools, a surprise Galapagos story involving hammerhead sharks and a full panic attack, and the TikTok AI policy that is using your likeness without your knowledge or consent. The through line in all of it is something worth sitting with. The scroll is not just a distraction. It is actively making it easier to choose easy every single time. And as we get older that pull gets stronger. Staying curious, doing hard things, knowing your numbers, that is the fight. And it is worth fighting. Next episode: peptides, for real this time. And they are recording in person. Products and resources mentioned: Function Health (comprehensive biomarker testing) **Hone Health (hormone testing panel) honehealth.com (https://start.honehealth.com/hermes/landing?utm_source=user&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=7837E41B) Lugol's Iodine Solution (thyroid support) BPC-157 (peptide, compounding pharmacy, check your use by date) Viome (gut and health testing) Equinox member discount for Function Health **We make this podcast with descript.com (https://descript.cello.so/zlrIwDTNkkE). Interested in trying descript.com (https://descript.cello.so/zlrIwDTNkkE)? click HERE (https://descript.cello.so/zlrIwDTNkkE) and get a 50% discount for 2 months on the Creator plan Connect with us:ohtellmepodcast@gmail.com (mailto:ohtellmepodcast@gmail.com) This podcast is for informational and personal experience purposes only. We are not medical professionals and nothing shared should be taken as medical advice. Please consult your doctor or a qualified healthcare provider before making any decisions about your health, medications, or treatment. Some topics discussed including peptides and compounded medications may not be FDA approved or may be prescribed off label. Always speak with a qualified healthcare provider about what is appropriate for your individual situation. **affiliate links

11. 

    22 May 2026

    Zero F's Given. Turns out that's a menopause thing.

    Sara and Liz are finally talking about one of the better kept secrets of menopause. The zero f's given shift. The moment you stop managing everyone else's feelings and start being okay with your own. It's real, it's liberating, and it turns out it happens to a lot of us. But this episode covers a lot of ground. Liz has been feeling off and is done waiting for her doctor to order the tests she's asking for. Sara is done with the scroll and has been quietly pulling back from social media in ways that are actually helping. They both get into the gratitude practice that works without the pressure, why getting outside is sometimes the only reset that cuts through a bad menopause mood, and how corporations quietly taking over everything from your vet to your grocery store is affecting all of us more than we realize. Oh, and there's an iPhone red light trick for middle of the night wake ups that you are going to want to know about. What we cover:The zero f's given shift and why it might be a gift. Perimenopause symptoms nobody recognized until years later. Taking hormone testing into your own hands. The gratitude flood practice. Resetting when the mood takes over. Corporate takeovers and what they cost us. Social media fasts and the scroll that eats your afternoon. The red light iPhone trick. Products and resources mentioned: (some of these are affiliate links) Hone Health (hormone testing panel) https://honehealth.com/ get a free month of basic membership: https://start.honehealth.com/hermes/landing?utm_source=user&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=7837E41B Bodyguard screen protector (red light blue light blocker) https://www.bodyguardz.com/ Crowd Health (health sharing alternative to insurance) Liz's referral code: https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/?referral_code=078O7C Function Health (mentioned, not fully researched yet) functionhealth.com Dr. Stacy Sims, women are not small men https://www.drstacysims.com/wansm iPhone red light trick: triple click the side button (may need to enable in accessibility settings) Connect with us:ohtellmepodcast@gmail.com (mailto:ohtellmepodcast@gmail.com) This podcast is for informational and personal experience purposes only. We are not medical professionals and nothing shared should be taken as medical advice. Please consult your doctor or a qualified healthcare provider before making any decisions about your health, medications, or treatment. We've recorded this and all episodes on DESCRIPT. Wanna try DESCRIPT? here's our affiliate link: https://descript.cello.so/zlrIwDTNkkE Use this link to sign up and you'll receive 50% off for 2 months if you choose the Creator Monthly Plan

12. 

    8 May 2026

    Everything changes in menopause. Even the stuff you thought you had figured out... Duh!

    In this episode Sara and Liz get into sleep struggles, gym anxiety, how menopause has changed their workouts, and why lifting weights might be the most important thing you can do for your body right now. What we cover: Sleep during menopause and why wine isn't helping anyone anymore Sara tries Feals Wind Down gummies as a sleep and relaxation alternative Pets in the bed, the eternal struggle Gym anxiety, why it's real, why it happens to everyone, and how to push through it How menopause changes your body's response to exercise Why strength training and lifting heavy matters more now than ever for bone density Hip pain, joint discomfort, and the fun surprises menopause brings to your body Liz's NASM recertification and her plans to work with perimenopausal and postmenopausal women on life and strength training Sara's strength training progress and pushing past her comfort zone at the gym Home gyms vs going out, what works and what doesn't Mattresses, because hip pain at night is a whole thing Products and resources mentioned: Feals Gummies (wind down and sleep) feals.com Big Fig Mattress bigfigmattress.com (Liz's new mattress, made in Ohio, firm support, highly recommends) NASM Certification nasm.org Connect with us:ohtellmepodcast@gmail.com (mailto:ohtellmepodcast@gmail.com) This podcast is for informational and personal experience purposes only. Don't get it twisted... we are not medical professionals and nothing shared should be taken as medical advice. Please consult your doctor or a qualified healthcare provider before making any decisions about your health, medications, or treatment.

13. 

    10 Apr 2026

    Surprise: You Will Have to Figure Out Your Hormones Yourself! At Least it Feels That Way.

    What happens when you’re doing everything (at least it feels that way)… and nothing is working? In this episode, Liz and Sara talk through what it actually looks like trying to navigate hormone health right now—shortages, conflicting information, and doctors who don’t have clear answers. We discuss HRT, GLP-1 medications, and what happens when things still don’t add up—like finding out hormone levels can be completely off despite following a prescribed plan. This isn’t a polished conversation. It’s real, it’s frustrating, and it’s the reality a lot of women are dealing with. If you’ve ever felt like something is off in your body but no one is connecting the dots—this one will hit. Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and personal experience purposes only. We are not medical professionals. Nothing shared in this episode should be taken as medical advice. Please consult your own doctor or qualified healthcare provider before making any decisions about your health, medications, or treatment. Some of the topics discussed, including peptides and compounded medications such as tirzepatide and semaglutide, may not be FDA-approved or may be prescribed off-label. Always speak with a qualified healthcare provider to understand what is appropriate and safe for your individual situation. Also, we do swear in this episode, but the content is not explicit. Proceed with caution depending on your ear sensitivity to language. ;) RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE (ADD LINKS) Platforms / Testing: Function Health Hone Health Medications / Topics (optional to link): Tirzepatide (GLP-1 / GIP) Semaglutide (GLP-1) Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) People: Dr. Andrew Huberman Dr. Mark Hyman Peptides Mentioned: BPC-157 GHK-Cu MOTS-c

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    13 Feb 2026

    When A Substitute Postal Worker and Compounding Pharmacy Can Send You Spiraling... HRT Mishaps and Yet, Still Some Major Breakthroughs

    If something in your body suddenly feels off—and you can’t figure out why—this episode is for you. In this episode, Sara and Liz catch up on everything that’s changed since their last recording, including what happens when HRT goes wrong and how quickly things can spiral when your hormones are off. From a prescription being sent to the wrong address to finally finding the right doctor, they walk through the real-life ups and downs of trying to get this dialed in. They discuss: What happens when compounding pharmacies make mistakes How to handle it when your HRT suddenly stops working The difference between patch vs. cream—and why it matters Finding a provider who actually understands menopause They also get into: The impact of progesterone and how it can affect mood Berberine and its unexpected effects Vitamin D issues—even with sun exposure Why they’ve both shifted toward heavier lifting and creatine And the ongoing process of learning, adjusting, and figuring it out in real time This episode is a reminder to pay attention when something feels off—and to trust yourself enough to make changes when needed. DISCLAIMER This podcast is for informational and personal experience purposes only. We are not medical professionals. Nothing shared in this episode should be taken as medical advice. Please consult your own doctor or qualified healthcare provider before making any decisions about your health, medications, or treatment. Links mentioned in this episode: Books and/or Links: "The Menopause Brain" by Lisa Mosconi (https://www.amazon.com/Menopause-Brain-Lisa-Mosconi/dp/1838957499/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.adhQKm-qG1H4ksFTuki_XQF2MQgRkL2T_ksYJGU1hBEPO2fTMMUmtnPueCoR8zqjQ357tkKxC3ouGbftmqYahsKifv-BoX_g__lMxQJJsPEIbWDQfcgte1no1GT7iUg_XmTchCW_HKPBAOCrQ5ACkiVcFzHOUrJR5zN2zWNDWYW22WbDtjlG1EnXmNowj4D2c-zlO89Xtw22kPvqkKwJX34ogyb9nqaZQSZpRWUmWmo.2in36h2d2e7QwdM_VER9Fyjg-6V7IjwhDgfyQOfXrlk&qid=1770991682&sr=8-1) "The XX Brain" by Lisa Mosconi (https://www.amazon.com/Brain-Groundbreaking-Empowering-Cognitive-Alzheimers/dp/0593542134/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.jujsLTFEBct_4kfWzTG6ULFZP3mG9ySZmW7JVv-J7BsvbQ4auGQtuewDbNxj9GV3unX9qBdr6pVDhrc3MyHij9TTqUNntu3AiIFMzsyoTDAVi29QtJcE2Z2onUlkafJCUeK-nW7pQFxUGH4CJC2GXDihvXcx9vaPXvn_S1sk0ZVayGup83S9Gw09wBeayew9-6A7lVSWpvtu-1lSFF0jIeN1hPoAWV3rpBkL2DITJt8.9buL9Fd7E3LAc9UyKm90FD3z1qrvj_fVGkR1M2mfsBw&qid=1770991863&sr=8-1) "The Men's Guide to Menopause" by Tamsen Fadal (https://tamsenfadal.substack.com/p/the-mens-guide-to-menopause) Tamsen Fadal's Substack "Next Level" by Dr. Stacy Sims (https://www.amazon.com/Next-Level-Kicking-Crushing-Menopause/dp/0593233158/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3SAAINYZP34TW&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.1aRb7Pc5D6JUrfeqsOTTuFrK0-wJsW3oJAB55iKf6nHAcK3rXUVsIf1GpNrQT5Mxk6EHee1ZUdAj8PlllT-YJ4dHuqYhsIHrpHR1UAcklPOur__ho66_xn-AY3RH4WS2.y9kSS_O4OdYP3eYf72iRS_I6tx523H4sxDatW3DB8_k&dib_tag=se&keywords=dr+stacey+sims+book&qid=1770991948&sprefix=Dr+Stacey+%2Caps%2C144&sr=8-1) *No affiliate links in these book titles Supplements/Products Discussed: Berberine Thorne Creatine SymbioticA Creatine RHO Creatine (brand Adam researched) NAD supplements Glutathione Viome testing Doctors/Experts Discussed: Dr. Stacy Sims Dr. Rhonda Patrick Dr. Jack Kruse Dr. Andrew Huberman Medical Medium Services: Crowd Health (https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/?referral_code=078O7C) (health share - includes Liz's affiliate code) Winona MIDI Hers/Mochi (GLP-1 services) Other: Tetragrammaton Rick Rubin's podcast (episode with Jack Kruse and Andrew Huberman) (https://open.spotify.com/episode/4fjDRjOR7kaMSYEeO1ebU7?si=0SDZiwR1QFCy5fn4-X1aNA) Part I Contact us: ohtellmepodcast@gmail.com (mailto:tellmepodcast@gmail.com)

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    16 Jan 2026

    Tangents and Truth Bombs - The Real Cost of Women's Healthcare and So Much More

    If you’ve ever felt frustrated trying to navigate the healthcare system... this episode is for you. In this episode, Sara and Liz start with a real experience and quickly get into a bigger conversation about what it actually costs—financially and otherwise to get proper care. From confusing procedures to expensive specialists, they talk through why women’s healthcare often feels harder than it should be, and what they’re doing to work around it. They discuss: The gaps in communication around procedures and follow-up care The rise of concierge medicine and out-of-pocket healthcare Why navigating insurance can feel like its own full-time job They also get into: Gallbladder health and the risks of extreme dieting Finding alternatives to traditional insurance models The role of AI as a tool vs. something to resist And yes… how a 400-pound antique stove fits into all of this This one goes in a few directions—but it all comes back to the same thing: figuring out how to take control of your health in a system that doesn’t make it easy. DISCLAIMER This podcast is for informational and personal experience purposes only. We are not medical professionals. Nothing shared in this episode should be taken as medical advice. Please consult your own doctor or qualified healthcare provider before making any decisions about your health, medications, or treatment.

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    12 Dec 2025

    The Insulin Resistance Connection - Why Menopause Changes Everything

    If your workouts aren’t working the way they used to—and your body feels harder to manage—this episode is for you. In this episode, Sara and Liz break down what insulin resistance actually is, why it becomes more common during menopause, and how declining estrogen changes the way your body processes food. They walk through the data, question the standard advice, and connect the dots between symptoms that often feel unrelated. They discuss: What insulin resistance means in plain English Why menopause changes blood sugar regulation How estrogen impacts the way your body uses energy They also get into: Why lifting weights can spike glucose How walking became a key tool for managing blood sugar Why cardio may stop working the same way as you age The connection between stress, sleep, and blood sugar Why Alzheimer’s is sometimes referred to as “Type 3 diabetes” This episode ties everything together—from sugar cravings to stubborn belly fat—and gives context to what’s actually happening in your body. This podcast is for informational and personal experience purposes only. We are not medical professionals. Nothing shared in this episode should be taken as medical advice. Please consult your own doctor or qualified healthcare provider before making any decisions about your health, medications, or treatment. ⚠️ DISCLAIMER This podcast is for informational and personal experience purposes only. We are not medical professionals. Nothing shared in this episode should be taken as medical advice. Please consult your own doctor or qualified healthcare provider before making any decisions about your health, medications, or treatment.

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    28 Nov 2025

    But I Don't Eat Sugar - The Menopause Metabolism Mystery

    If you’re eating well and still not getting the results you expect—this episode is for you. In this episode, Sara and Liz talk through what happens when your body stops responding the way it used to—and why menopause may be a bigger factor than you realize. After seeing unexpected blood work results, they dig into what might actually be going on beneath the surface. They discuss: Why A1C levels can shift even when you’re eating “clean” How menopause changes the way your body processes food—including fruit Why generic advice like “cut carbs” often misses the bigger picture They also get into: Continuous glucose monitors and what they reveal in real time The role of insulin resistance during menopause Why foods that once worked for you might not anymore The idea of eating seasonally and locally—and why it may matter This episode is about rethinking what “healthy” means for your body now—and learning how to adjust instead of adding more restriction. This podcast is for informational and personal experience purposes only. We are not medical professionals. Nothing shared in this episode should be taken as medical advice. Please consult your own doctor or qualified healthcare provider before making any decisions about your health, medications, or treatment. DISCLAIMER. This podcast is for informational and personal experience purposes only. We are not medical professionals. Nothing shared in this episode should be taken as medical advice. Please consult your own doctor or qualified healthcare provider before making any decisions about your health, medications, or treatment.

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    14 Nov 2025

    When It Feels Like Nothing Is Working - Our Journey Through HRT and Everything Else

    If you’ve tried multiple things and still feel like nothing is working—this episode is for you. In this episode, Liz and Sara talk through the reality of navigating hormone replacement therapy and supplements when there’s no clear path forward. From trying platforms like Winona and MIDI to experimenting with DHEA, berberine, ashwagandha, and more, they share what it actually looks like to test, adjust, and figure things out in real time. They get into: The experience of progesterone rage, chronic fatigue, and unexpected symptoms Why doctors often don’t prepare you for what this actually feels like How different everyone’s menopause experience can be—even when following similar approaches They also discuss the connection between dopamine and menopause symptoms, and how that may play a role in motivation, energy, and overall well-being. And yes… they’re still figuring out the audio. Stay with them—the conversation is worth it. This podcast is for informational and personal experience purposes only. We are not medical professionals. Nothing shared in this episode should be taken as medical advice. Please consult your own doctor or qualified healthcare provider before making any decisions about your health, medications, or treatment. DISCLAIMER This podcast is for informational and personal experience purposes only. We are not medical professionals. Nothing shared in this episode should be taken as medical advice. Please consult your own doctor or qualified healthcare provider before making any decisions about your health, medications, or treatment.

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    24 Sept 2025

    "So This Is Happening" - Our Menopause Wake-Up Call

    If you’ve started noticing changes in your body and thought, “Wait… what is happening?”—this episode is for you. In this first episode, Liz and Sara talk about the moment it became clear that menopause wasn’t something anyone had actually prepared them for. They share the early signs, the confusion, and the realization that what they were experiencing wasn’t random; it was hormonal. From anxiety that didn’t feel like anxiety anymore to brain fog, hot flashes, and symptoms that were easy to dismiss, this conversation is about recognizing what’s really going on and why so many women feel caught off guard. They also get into: What doctors are (and aren’t) saying The gap in education around perimenopause and menopause Different approaches to research, treatment, and figuring it out This episode sets the foundation for everything ahead; real conversations about HRT, supplements, fitness, brain fog, and how to actually navigate this phase of life with more clarity. And yes… the audio isn’t perfect. We’re figuring that out too. This podcast is for informational and personal experience purposes only. We are not medical professionals. Nothing shared in this episode should be taken as medical advice. Please consult your own doctor or qualified healthcare provider before making any decisions about your health, medications, or treatment.

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