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• Unpacking Menopause Myths and Reclaiming The Magic Of Middle Age | Louise Newson

  Menopause and perimenopause aren't just about women's reproductive tracts. They can affect all aspects of a woman's life. This week on The Lisa Show, Dr. Louise Newson, a leading menopause specialist and physician, joins Lisa to break down the myths and facts about menopause and perimenopause. She explains why menopause is more than just a phase, why we misunderstand its symptoms, and which treatments are viable solutions for those symptoms. Whether you're approaching menopause or supporting someone who is, this conversation offers clarity, compassion, and empowering information. Dr Louise Newson is a physician, women’s hormone specialist and member of the UK Government’s Menopause Taskforce. She is also an award-winning doctor, educator, and author, committed to increasing awareness and knowledge of perimenopause and menopause. She also works with a range of organizations to provide advice regarding menopause and hormone health in the workplace, collaborates with charities and professional bodies to raise awareness of the needs of perimenopausal and menopausal women, and regularly appears in the media as an expert in women’s hormone health. Learn more about Dr Louise Newson here: https://www.drlouisenewson.co.uk/ Check out the balance app: https://www.balance-menopause.com/ Join The Lisa Show newsletter here: https://share.hsforms.com/10UpGR4rwQXCB8xeHm0wWSAr35f2

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• How to be More Intentional with Others | Bob Goff

  When life feels like too much and everyone seems to need something from you, how do you stay joyful and present? This week on The Lisa Show, Bob Goff joins Lisa to talk about how to keep your heart open when your schedule feels closed. He shares how to set priorities and actually stick to them, how to acknowledge your limits without feeling guilty, and how simple reminders can keep you grounded in what really matters. Bob also opens up about the space between what we want to do and what we think we can do, and how to live with purpose right there in the middle. Bob Goff is the author of the New York Times bestselling books Love Does, Everybody Always, Dream Big, and Undistracted. He is the Honorary Consul to the Republic of Uganda, an attorney, and the founder of Love Does—a nonprofit human rights organization operating in 14 countries. Bob continues to be inspired by friendships he’s developed with others around the world who live their lives pursuing strategic ways to help others. Bob's greatest ambitions in life are to love others, do stuff, and, most importantly, to hold hands with his wife, Sweet Maria Goff, and spend time with their amazing kids and grandkids. For more, check out BobGoff.com and LoveDoes.org. Join The Lisa Show newsletter here: https://share.hsforms.com/10UpGR4rwQXCB8xeHm0wWSAr35f2

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• What Your Pediatrician Wishes You Knew—and How To Get The Most Out Of Every Visit | Weston Spencer

  Pediatricians are more than just doctors--they can be a star player on your parenting team. This week on "The Lisa Show," pediatrician Dr. Weston Spencer joins Lisa to share why pediatrician visits matter so much. He explains how to get the most out of every appointment--from writing down your questions ahead of time to building a relationship with your pediatrician so they can reinforce the values you’re teaching at home. Dr. Spencer also covers important topics like managing fevers, supporting picky eaters, and danger-proofing your home. Plus, he shares why it’s helpful to let your kids lose at games and how that can build resilience and teach them to navigate disappointment. Whether you’re a new parent or a seasoned pro, this episode will help you make the most of every visit and every conversation with your child’s doctor. Dr. Weston Spencer received his undergraduate at BYU, Medical School degree at Penn State and completed his pediatrics residency at Stanford. He is now a practicing pediatrician at Alpine Pediatrics in Utah County. Check out Dr. Spencer's work here: Alpinepeds.com

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• How To Rediscover Your Love of Reading at Any Age | Janssen Bradshaw

  If your waiting-to-be-read pile keeps growing but your motivation to read keeps shrinking, you're not alone. This week, Janssen Bradshaw from Everyday Reading joins Lisa to help us fall back in love with books. No guilt. No pressure. Just practical ways to make reading feel doable again. She shares tips for easing back in with audiobooks (even if you think they’re not for you), making time to read in the margins of a busy day, and quitting books that aren't for you. Plus, she makes the case for starting with the movie, not the book, and how to set the example of lifelong literacy in a house full of kids. Whether you’re reading your first book in years or your hundredth this year, this episode will help you bring more joy--and more reading--into your life. Check out Janssen's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everydayreading Check out Janssen's Website: https://everyday-reading.com/ Join The Lisa Show newsletter here: https://share.hsforms.com/10UpGR4rwQXCB8xeHm0wWSAr35f2

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• Sleep Smarter, Not Harder: A Sleep Doctor’s Guide to Better Rest | David Rosen

  Sleep isn’t a luxury—it’s a foundation. But for many Americans, good sleep feels out of reach. This week Dr. David Rosen, a medical sleep specialist, joins Lisa to break down the state of sleep in America and why so many of us are doing it wrong. He introduces a 3-part pyramid approach to help us reset our relationship with rest: starting with how we think about sleep, clearing out bad habits like late-night scrolling or caffeine, and finally, building healthy routines that train our brains to wind down. If you’ve been waking up tired, or struggling to fall asleep at all, this episode will help you take sleep seriously and give you a practical plan to finally get the rest you need. Dr. David Rosen is a board-certified sleep medicine physician. He is regularly interviewed by news and media publications about sleep health topics. He has presented research at various national conferences and his works have been published in peer-reviewed journals. He is an active member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine where he reviews articles for publication in their flagship academic journal and has also served on multiple AASM committees. Check out David's Instagram @sleepysleepdoc See more of David's work at his website: www.renumasleep.com You can email David at [email protected]

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