Why does menopause still feel so confusing—even in 2025? In this episode of Sofia Unfiltered, science writer Amy Alkon joins host Riley Rees to share what she uncovered while researching her latest book, Going Menopostal. From hormone myths to misinformed care, Amy unpacks why so many women are still being dismissed in midlife—and how they can begin to ask better questions, challenge outdated advice, and advocate for themselves with confidence. You’ll learn: - Why many doctors aren’t train...
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Why does menopause still feel so confusing—even in 2025? In this episode of Sofia Unfiltered, science writer Amy Alkon joins host Riley Rees to share what she uncovered while researching her latest book, Going Menopostal. From hormone myths to misinformed care, Amy unpacks why so many women are still being dismissed in midlife—and how they can begin to ask better questions, challenge outdated advice, and advocate for themselves with confidence. You’ll learn: - Why many doctors aren’t train...
Beyond the Scale: Health, Habits & the Ozempic Effect with Melyssa Allen EP 65
Sofia Unfiltered
31 minutes
6 months ago
Beyond the Scale: Health, Habits & the Ozempic Effect with Melyssa Allen EP 65
This week, we're doing a deep dive into our cultural fixation on weight loss, dieting, and medications with Melyssa Allen, a double board-certified lifestyle medicine professional, who cuts through the noise to offer a different perspective on health beyond the scale. This conversation is a crucial look at the dominant narratives around weight, wellness, and the explosion of weight loss drugs like Ozempic. We unpack why our culture is so obsessed with thinness, challenging the deeply ingraine...
Sofia Unfiltered
Why does menopause still feel so confusing—even in 2025? In this episode of Sofia Unfiltered, science writer Amy Alkon joins host Riley Rees to share what she uncovered while researching her latest book, Going Menopostal. From hormone myths to misinformed care, Amy unpacks why so many women are still being dismissed in midlife—and how they can begin to ask better questions, challenge outdated advice, and advocate for themselves with confidence. You’ll learn: - Why many doctors aren’t train...
