Stop suffering in silence. PA Kelly Sales breaks down menopause myths & reveals why you're not crazy - it's your hormones.In this episode of The Kind Revolution Podcast, Dr. Georgine Nanos sits down with Kelly Sales, PA-C, Associate Medical Director at Kind Health Group and menopause expert with 18 years of primary care experience. Kelly is a member of The Menopause Society and the go-to expert for perimenopause and menopause care in North County San Diego.
If you're a woman in your 40s or 50s experiencing unexplained rage, sleepless nights, weight gain that won't budge, or feeling like your body is betraying you - this conversation will change everything. Kelly debunks dangerous myths that have kept women suffering and shares the real science behind hormone therapy, cardiovascular protection, and comprehensive menopause care.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Introduction: Meet Kelly Sales, PA-C
02:00 - Why Kelly specialized in women's health & menopause
04:00 - The Women's Health Initiative myth debunked
07:00 - Who can safely use hormone therapy
09:00 - Heart disease: The #1 killer of women
12:00 - Why perimenopause causes "mommy rage"
15:00 - Real talk about mood changes & neurotransmitters
18:00 - TMS therapy for brain fog & depression
21:00 - Sex drive, vaginal dryness & painful intercourse
25:00 - Mona Lisa Touch & Emsella chair treatments
27:00 - Night sweats & sleep disruption solutions
30:00 - Meno belly & body composition changes
32:00 - GLP-1 medications during menopause
34:00 - Finding trustworthy menopause providers
38:00 - Bioidentical hormones: Marketing vs medicine
42:00 - Do you need hormone labs?
45:00 - Best menopause resources
47:00 - Rapid fire: Midlife mom edition
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
✓ Why the 2002 hormone study got it wrong
✓ Who can safely use hormone therapy (and who can't)
✓ The real cause of perimenopause rage & mood swings
✓ How to stop night sweats & sleep better
✓ Solutions for weight gain that won't budge
✓ Truth about bioidentical vs FDA-approved hormones
✓ When hormone labs are (and aren't) necessary
✓ How to find qualified menopause specialists
✓ Why heart disease risk skyrockets after menopause
✓ Revolutionary treatments: TMS, Emsella, Mona Lisa Touch
KEY TOPICS COVERED:
Perimenopause vs menopause symptoms
Hormone replacement therapy safety
Cardiovascular protection for women
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)
Vaginal atrophy & pelvic floor dysfunction
GLP-1 medications (Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro)
Body composition changes & Emsculpt NEO
Sleep disruption & vasomotor symptoms
Finding evidence-based menopause care
Wellness industry vs medical providers
ABOUT KELLY SALES, PA-C:Associate Medical Director at Kind Health Group with 18 years of primary care experience. Member of The Menopause Society and menopause specialist serving North County San Diego. Focuses on evidence-based hormone therapy, cardiovascular protection, and comprehensive women's health.
ABOUT DR. GEORGINE NANOS:Board-certified physician specializing in women's health, metabolic medicine, and comprehensive wellness. Host of The Kind Revolution Podcast, where science meets compassion.
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