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So you've heard about testosterone. Maybe your doctor mentioned it, maybe you saw something on social media, maybe you just feel off and you're trying to figure out why. But no one has sat down and actually explained it to you. Until now.

Tamsen has spent years interviewing the top doctors in the menopause space and has her own real experience navigating testosterone: the wrong turns, the things that finally worked, and everything she wishes someone had told her sooner. This episode is her way of making it simple.

Whether you've been on estrogen and progesterone and still feel flat, you've lost motivation and drive and chalked it up to stress or getting older, or you've been handed an antidepressant when what you actually needed was a hormone conversation, this episode is for you.

Because testosterone was never just a male hormone. And the fact that most of us were never told that says everything.

You'll learn:

- Why women actually have more testosterone in their bodies than estrogen and what happens when it drops

- The difference between low libido and the flatness that touches everything: energy, motivation, muscle, mood

- Why the standard blood test may completely miss low testosterone in women

- The different delivery options, including the one Tamsen tried first that she wouldn't recommend

- How to ask your doctor for the right test and what to say if they won't have the conversation

This episode is part of the How to Menopause series, where Tamsen goes deeper on each chapter of her book right here on the podcast. Twenty minutes. Everything you need to know.

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If you like this episode, then you will love: The Testosterone Doctor: The Truth About Women’s Libido with Dr. Kelly Casperson

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Dr. Doris Day is one of the country’s leading dermatologists and experts on hair loss. Today, she’s back with Tamsen Fadal on The Tamsen Show to answer all the questions you have about hair. In this episode, you’ll learn what’s really causing your hair loss and how to regrow stronger, healthier hair.

From hormonal hair loss during perimenopause and menopause to hair thinning caused by stress or rapid weight loss, Dr. Doris Day breaks down the most effective treatment options and science-backed protocols you can start today to support long-term hair health.

If you’ve ever wondered…

Is it normal to lose this much hair?

What causes female hair loss, and how can I prevent it?- How can I support my hair health during perimenopause and menopause?

Do hormone therapy or GLP-1 medications (like Ozempic) actually cause hair loss?

Does PRP or red light therapy work for hair growth?

What supplements actually work for hair loss?

Does minoxidil work for women?

Then this episode is for you. By the end, you’ll have the science-backed information you need to prevent hair loss, improve scalp health, and build stronger, thicker hair.

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If you like this episode, then you will love: The Hair Loss Doctor: What Works (And What’s a Waste)

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Tamsen left a 30-year career as a television news anchor at 52 without a plan that looked like a plan to anyone who knew her. This is the episode where she tells you exactly what that felt like, what kept her stuck, and what finally made her go.

Whether you're burned out and not sure if that's the whole story, quietly building something on the side and wondering if you should take the leap, or staying somewhere that no longer fits because at least you know who you are there, this conversation meets you where you are.

Because most career advice wasn't made for women at this stage of life. And the voice that says you should have figured this out earlier isn't telling you the truth.

You'll learn how to:

- Tell the difference between burnout and boredom, and why it changes everything

- Answer the identity question that keeps most women stuck longer than anything else

- Find the skills that travel with you no matter what the next chapter looks like

- Build a runway before you leap, and what that actually means in practice

- Use the overlap period to get clarity, not just hustle

This episode is also for the woman who isn't quite ready to leave yet but knows something is shifting. You don't have to have a plan. You just have to start listening.

Career transitions at midlife are one of the most common things women navigate alone. If this conversation helped you feel less alone in it, we'd love to hear from you.

If you like this episode, then you will love:  “It Can’t Rain Forever”: Kandi Burruss on Reinvention and What Comes Next

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It’s time to stop overcomplicating your workouts. Strength training expert Dr. Shannon Ritchey joins Tamsen Fadal on The Tamsen Show to break down why a simple strength training routine is far more effective for women looking to build muscle, lose fat, and improve metabolism than the latest trending sculpt class.

Dr. Shannon Ritchey’s mission is to educate and empower women with the science behind muscle growth, fat loss, and body recomposition so they can get stronger, and finally see results. In this episode, she explains exactly how to build a strength training program that fits your lifestyle, supports longevity, and helps you become your strongest, healthiest self at any age.

In this episode, Tamsen and Dr. Shannon discuss:

- The four key elements of building muscle and transforming your body

- How to gain 5 pounds of muscle in under a year

- Why strength training is essential for women’s health and longevity

- The optimal workout routine for building muscle without burnout

- Why Pilates doesn’t effectively build muscle

- What “training to failure” means

- How to build muscle at home with dumbbells

- Whether steps or cardio matter more for fat loss

Whether you’re new to strength training, getting back into the gym, or trying to lose fat and build muscle in midlife, this episode will give you a clear, science-backed plan that actually works.

If you liked this conversation, check this out: Exhausted, Gaining Weight, and Feeling Off? THIS is Why

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If you’ve been through a heartbreak, a divorce, or a relationship that just quietly fell apart and you’re trying to figure out what comes next, this episode is for you.

In this candid solo Q&A, Tamsen answers the dating questions women in midlife are actually asking but rarely say out loud.

Whether you’re freshly out of something painful, years removed and still not sure, or back on the apps and already confused, this conversation meets you exactly where you are.

Because dating at this stage of life is different, and most of the advice out there wasn’t made for you.

You’ll learn how to:

- Stop checking his profile and what to do instead the moment you feel the urge

- Tell the difference between being healed and just being numb

- Know whether to give a second date to someone who didn’t give you butterflies

- Spot the early signs of a narcissist before you’ve already fallen

- Have the conversation you’ve been too afraid to start

Getting back on the dating scene is one of the most uncharted experiences women navigate alone. If this conversation made you feel less alone in it, we’d love to hear from you.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

If you like this episode, then you will love: Relationship Q&A: Red Flags, Dating After Divorce & Commitment Issues

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Medical Disclaimer:

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