Something many women aren’t told during the transition into menopause is that our hormones don’t just dictate our moods and hot flashes—they dictate our circulation. Specifically, when our estrogen levels begin to dip, our production of Nitric Oxide (NO) often follows suit. If you’ve been feeling a bit off or noticing changes in your cardiovascular…
Midlife brings significant changes for women—and often, increased musculoskeletal pain. The hormonal shifts of perimenopause and menopause don’t just affect hot flashes; they impact joint health, muscle recovery, and inflammation levels. Laser therapy (photobiomodulation) offers evidence-informed relief for this often-overlooked population. The Classic Midlife Presentations Women in their 40s and 50s commonly present with three…
In this week’s episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely speaks with Gerardo Gutierrez – “Guti”, founder of Mitolux, about one of the most overlooked pillars of wellness: sunlight. After facing pre-diabetes, low testosterone, and depression, Gerardo turned away from lifelong medications and toward natural healing. His recovery began with daily sun exposure—a simple shift that dramatically improved…
In this week’s episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely speaks with Cathy Eason, a certified holistic nutritionist and clinical educator, about nitric oxide (NO), often called the “miracle molecule” for its vital role in blood flow and thus, overall health. We talk about the groundbreaking findings from a pilot study on nitric oxide’s impact on women’s sexual…
In this week’s episode, Dr. Joy Kong shares her pioneering work in stem cell therapy and regenerative medicine. From reversing signs of aging to offering hope for chronic conditions, Dr. Kong explains how ethically sourced umbilical cord-derived stem cells act as the body’s ultimate repair crew. She shares a moving case study of a child…
In this week’s episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely sits down with Kim Casaburi, co-founder of Serotonin Centers, esthetician, and passionate menopause wellness advocate, for a powerful and empowering conversation about reclaiming midlife health through hormone optimization and functional medicine. After facing years of unexplained weight gain, fatigue, and emotional struggles, Kim shares how her search for…
Weight gain is a very common and very frustrating part of the perimenopause transition for most women. Here, I do a deep dive to connect the dots between the midlife weight gain and some fascinating ways to support our amazing bodies. You know I love to bring you the latest insights, and since we last…
In this week’s episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely is joined by Lisa Kilgour—Registered Holistic Nutritionist, TEDx speaker, and author of Undieting: Freedom from the Bewildering World of Fad Diets—for a compassionate and eye-opening conversation about the gut-brain connection and why most diets are set up to fail, especially for women in midlife. Lisa shares her personal…
In this week’s episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely sits down with Angelo Keely, nutrition and protein optimization enthusiast. Together, they dive into the powerful, science-backed role of protein and amino acids in supporting women’s health—especially in midlife and beyond. Angelo unpacks why protein needs actually increase with age, particularly for women going through menopause. From fighting…
In this week’s episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely sits down with Kim Vopni, certified fitness professional, menopause support practitioner, and founder of The Buff Muff Method, for a refreshingly candid conversation about pelvic floor health—the topic no one talks about but every woman needs to know. Known as The Vagina Coach, Kim shares how an eye-opening…