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The Menopause Disruptor Podcast

Mary Lee

94 episodes

1 week ago

In this solo podcast episode, Mary closes out 2025 and welcomes in 2026 through reflections on numerology and Chinese astrology. This final episode of the year offers another guided meditation in the Goddess Series. Highlighting the significance of the universal year one and the year of the horse, the episode encourages women to reflect on their past nine years, trust their instincts, and embrace new beginnings with courage and wisdom. The guided meditation focuses on integrating body wisdom ...

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In this solo podcast episode, Mary closes out 2025 and welcomes in 2026 through reflections on numerology and Chinese astrology. This final episode of the year offers another guided meditation in the Goddess Series. Highlighting the significance of the universal year one and the year of the horse, the episode encourages women to reflect on their past nine years, trust their instincts, and embrace new beginnings with courage and wisdom. The guided meditation focuses on integrating body wisdom ...

Show more...

Health & Fitness

Self-Improvement,

Episodes (20/94)

The Menopause Disruptor Podcast

1-1-1 Portal Meditation: 2026 and the Powerful Year of the Horse

In this solo podcast episode, Mary closes out 2025 and welcomes in 2026 through reflections on numerology and Chinese astrology. This final episode of the year offers another guided meditation in the Goddess Series. Highlighting the significance of the universal year one and the year of the horse, the episode encourages women to reflect on their past nine years, trust their instincts, and embrace new beginnings with courage and wisdom. The guided meditation focuses on integrating body wisdom ...

1 week ago

17 minutes

The Menopause Disruptor Podcast

Understanding GLP-1 Medications for Weight Management and Metabolic Health with Dr. Sara Tariq

Today's episode features Dr. Sara Tariq, an internal medicine physician at Northern Virginia Family Practice with over two decades of clinical experience. Dr. Tariq is a dedicated advocate for systemic transformation within healthcare, passionately addressing inequities and fostering cultural shifts through relationship-centered care, leadership development and active community engagement. Dr. Tariq discusses the challenges of navigating midlife weight gain, body image, the stories behi...

2 weeks ago

51 minutes

The Menopause Disruptor Podcast

Epic Mini: The Big Three Health Concerns During Menopause

In this episode host Mary breaks down the misconception that menopause is merely about hot flashes and mood swings and emphasizes the importance of bone, brain, and heart health during this life phase. The role of estrogen goes beyond reprdocutive health, and its decline can have serious physiological impacts if left uncheck. Drawing up insights from prominent researchers and authors like Dr. Lisa Mosconi, Dr. Avrum Blooming, and Dr. Stacy Sims, this episode looks at strategies such as ...

4 weeks ago

14 minutes

The Menopause Disruptor Podcast

Breast Health and Mammograms: A Deep Dive into Safety and Efficacy with Sarah Ham

In this episode, Mary is joined by Sarah Ham, a mammography supervisor, medical radiography technologist, and yoga teacher with over two decades of experience in women's breast health. Originally from the Comox Valley, Sarah moved to Burnaby after high school to attend BCIT for the medical radiography technology program and graduated in 1999. She then gained extensive experience working at Burnaby Hospital, Brooke Radiology, and Mount St. Joseph Hospital, where she received her mammography tr...

1 month ago

1 hour 6 minutes

The Menopause Disruptor Podcast

Divorce and Menopause: Who's Really in Control with Hannah Hembree Bell

In this episode, Mary welcomes Hannah Hembree Bell, an award-winning Austin family law attorney, mom of four, and founder and CEO of one of the fastest-growing family law firms in the United States, Hembree Bell Law. Hannah shares her deeply personal journey of losing custody and financial ground in her own divorce. She transformed those hard-won lessons into a national community helping women prepare wisely for one of life's most disruptive transitions. Hannah delivers raw, practical wisdom ...

1 month ago

1 hour 7 minutes

The Menopause Disruptor Podcast

Holistic Menopause Healing: Insights from Medical Intuitive Katie Beecher

In this episode, Mary is joined by Katie Beecher, a medical and spiritual intuitive, licensed professional counselor, and internationally recognized healer whose transformative work bridges science, intuition, and lived experience. Katie shares her powerful journey from battling a life-threatening eating disorder at age 16 to becoming a celebrated healer with over 35 years of experience. The conversation explores how she discovered her unique gift of creating detailed intuitive readings and s...

1 month ago

59 minutes

The Menopause Disruptor Podcast

Vaginal Health and Sexual Vitality with Dr. Betsy Greenleaf

In this groundbreaking episode of the Menopause Disruptor Podcast, host Mary Lee welcomes Dr. Betsy Greenleaf—the first woman in the United States to become board certified in urogynecology. Triple board certified in obstetrics and gynecology, female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery, and procedural medicine and aesthetics, Dr. Greenleaf is a true pioneer challenging outdated narratives in women's health. With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Greenleaf shares her journey from studyin...

1 month ago

1 hour

The Menopause Disruptor Podcast

Why Your Birth Control Story Isn’t Over: The Lasting Effects of Synthetic Hormones with Elizabeth Katzman

In this Season 3 kick-off, Mary sits down with Elizabeth Katzman, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN) and founder of Strong Choices, to unpack the long-term impact of birth control on women’s health, the concept of “the pill hangover,” and holistic strategies for thriving through perimenopause and menopause. Elizabeth shares her personal journey from attorney to FDN, and how her own family’s health challenges led her to question conventional wisdom around women’s health, antibi...

2 months ago

1 hour

The Menopause Disruptor Podcast

Radical Transformation in the Face of Adversity - A Replay with Shannon Donohoe-Simpson

Season 2 finale we kick off with a replay, a visit back to my first guest interview, the inaugral episode featuring Shannon Donahoe-Simpson. Shannon is a cancer survivor and lifelong people pleaser who embarked on a transformative journey of radical self-acceptance, self-love, and self-responsibility. Her story highlights how she connected the dots between her trauma, health, and lifelong habits to find healing. Over time, she evolved out of her past projects geared around nutrition and...

3 months ago

46 minutes

The Menopause Disruptor Podcast

Where Science Meets Spirit: Redefining Menopause with Dr. Michelle Cromwell

Today, we welcome Dr. Michelle Cromwell, founder of Sœur du Sol, for a deep and inspiring conversation about disrupting the menopause narrative around traditional and holistic medicine to support symptoms. Dr. Michelle is a former C-suite executive and vice president in higher education, with over 18 years of experience as a professor, administrator, and leader. She holds a PhD in conflict analysis and resolution and has taught research methods and sociology, bringing a multidisciplinar...

3 months ago

1 hour 1 minute

The Menopause Disruptor Podcast

Puberty in Reverse: The Truth About Perimenopause and Hormone Therapy with Dr. Amy Day

In this episode, Mary sits down with Dr. Amy Day, a leading naturopathic doctor specializing in perimenopausal and menopausal health. Dr. Day shares her journey into the field, her passion for empowering women with education, and her commitment to providing holistic, individualized care. Key Topics Discussed Understanding Perimenopause: Dr. Day explains the often-overlooked transition of perimenopause, highlighting the lack of education and awareness that many women face. She emphasizes the i...

4 months ago

1 hour

The Menopause Disruptor Podcast

Epic Mini: Your Gut, Stress, and Midlife Belly Fat

In this episode of the Menopause Disruptor Podcast, host Mary delves deep into the intricate link between stress, gut health, and visceral belly fat as experienced during menopause. Mary explains how chronic stress impacts gut microbiota, inflammation, and fat storage, and highlights the gut-brain axis's role in this process. She leans into the experts in the field include Dr. Tara Swart and Dr. Stacy Sims to explain why stress and a hormone-changing woman's body responds to stress and ...

4 months ago

14 minutes

The Menopause Disruptor Podcast

Reclaiming Pelvic Floor Health and Vaginal Estrogen with Dr. Aleece Fosnight

In this episode, Mary is joined by Dr. Aleece Fosnight, a board-certified physician assistant specializing in sexual medicine, women's health, and urology, who brings crucial insights about pelvic floor health and the safety of vaginal estrogen therapy. Bottom Line Up Front: Urinary incontinence is common but not normal—it's treatable at any age. Vaginal estradiol is safe and effective, with virtually no contraindications, yet misinformation continues to prevent women from accessing this life...

4 months ago

53 minutes

The Menopause Disruptor Podcast

Get Right with Anger for a Healthier Menopause Journey with Bronwyn Schweigerdt

In this transformative episode, Mary is joined by Bronwyn Schweigerdt, a licensed psychotherapist and anger expert who brings a revolutionary perspective to understanding emotions during menopause. Bottom Line Up Front: Anger isn't the enemy—it's vital information that can guide you toward healing, especially during menopause when suppressed emotions from childhood resurface as your inner child demands attention and nurturing. The conversation explores how menopause symptoms may actually be y...

4 months ago

49 minutes

The Menopause Disruptor Podcast

A Meditation on Setting Boundaries, Taking Rest, and Giving Self-Love

In this second episode of the Goddess Journey Meditation Series the focus is on reconnecting with oneself amidst the busyness of life. Join host, Mary as she explores the importance of setting boundaries and practicing self-love, using meditation as a tool to nurture and protect one's energy. Inspired by the Archangel Fire Oracle cards and the divine feminine energy of Shekinah, the Archangel know as the Divine Mother, listeners are guided through a soothing meditation to release burdens, aff...

5 months ago

11 minutes

The Menopause Disruptor Podcast

Unmasking Neurodivergence, Cognitive Disabilities and Building Resilience Through Play with Sheri Jay

In this episode, Mary is joined by Sheri Jay, a specialized life coach who transforms the lives of neurodivergent individuals through her unique blend of neuroscience expertise and lived experience. Drawing from her own journey with brain injury, anxiety, and invisible disability, Sheri has developed innovative coaching methods that help clients embrace their strengths and thrive authentically. The conversation explores the profound intersection of neurodivergence and menopause, revealing how...

5 months ago

52 minutes

The Menopause Disruptor Podcast

ABCs of Meditation: Why Menopausal Women Need This

Join host Mary for the unveiling of a new meditation series, the Goddess Journey Meditation. Recognizing the impact of stress on menopausal women and the importance of shifting from the sympathetic to the parasympathetic nervous system for healing, this series will be featured often alongside the regular guest interviews. In this introduction to the series, Mary discusses the concept of rewiring the brain through simple breathwork and gratitude practices, inspired by an interview on the Mel R...

5 months ago

20 minutes

The Menopause Disruptor Podcast

Fasting Mimicking Diets, the Power of Protein, and Reducing Biological Age with Renee Fitton

GET YOUR FREE DOWNLOAD - - - Power Up with Protein: A Menopause Guide for Strength, Health & Longevity ******************************************** In this episode, host Mary Lee explores the fasting mimicking diet with Renee Fitton, Director of Education and Healthcare Sales at ProLon. The conversations delves into the science behind mimicking the benefits of a wa...

5 months ago

1 hour 1 minute

The Menopause Disruptor Podcast

Biohacking Hormones for Longevity with Dr. Sarah Daccarett

In this groundbreaking episode, Mary welcomes Dr. Sarah Daccarett, a revolutionary hormone and anti-aging expert who is boldly disrupting outdated norms around hormonal wellness. A former pathologist turned trailblazing biohacker, Dr. Sarah shares her incredible journey from her own postpartum struggles to creating Inner Balance, an innovative virtual clinic where personalized bioidentical hormones are transforming lives. This conversation uncovers how hormones are the secret weapon for menta...

5 months ago

57 minutes

The Menopause Disruptor Podcast

The Hidden Impact of Modern Wheat and Microbiome on Women's Health with Dr. William Davis

In this episode, Mary is joined by Dr. William Davis, cardiologist and New York Times best selling author of Wheat Belly. The conversations examines how modern wheat and microbiome disruptions influence women's health, from reproductive issues to menopause symptoms. Dr. Davis founder of Infinite Health, shares insights on how genetic changes in wheat, antibiotic use, and environmental toxins contribute to chronic health problems and discusses simple, cost-effective strategies to restore...

6 months ago

48 minutes