The Tamsen Show

Tamsen Fadal

If you’ve ever thought, what’s next for me? Then this is for you. If you’re ready for a roadmap, this is your starting point. Join Emmy-winning Journalist, filmmaker and New York Times best selling author Tamsen Fadal as she searches for real answers that will make a real difference. Twice a week. Top doctors, leading voices, and women rewriting their own stories. From hormones and health to reinvention and relationships, and everything else in between. This is your space to take charge of your health, reclaim your life and step into a version of yourself that feels like the best is yet to come. Because this isn’t the beginning of the end. It’s the beginning of everything - and we’re even not close to being done. New episodes every Monday and Thursday. Follow @thetamsenshow for updates and behind-the-scenes.

  1. 16 hr ago

    Toe Spacers, Bunions + The Foot Fixes That Could Change How You Age

    If you’ve been searching for how to strengthen your feet, improve your balance, walk better, help bunions, choose the right shoes, or stay mobile as you age, this episode is for you. Your feet could be telling you more about your health than you realize. Today, Tamsen sits down with foot and gait specialist Dr. Courtney Conley to break down the simple things you can start doing now to build stronger feet, improve the way you walk, and protect your mobility as you age. You’ll learn: - Why your walking speed can reveal important information about your health - The simple test that can show you how strong your toes actually are - What to do about bunions before considering surgery - Why balance and foot strength become so important as you age - Whether you actually need arch support or orthotics - The truth about max-cushion sneakers, barefoot shoes and walking barefoot - How to tell if your shoes are changing the shape of your feet - The simple foot exercises Dr. Conley recommends for strength and mobility - Why toe spacers can help and how to use them correctly - What Dr. Conley rates orthotics, insoles, compression socks, bunion correctors, massage balls, slant boards and toe spacers Your feet are carrying you through your entire life. This episode will show you how to start taking care of them now so they can keep carrying you for decades to come. Get your pink toe spacers HERE If you liked this episode, then you’ll like: The Foot Expert: The 6 Shoe Mistakes That Are Hurting Your Body For everything mentioned in this episode, click this link If you want a say on our upcoming guests, fill out ⁠this form Stay connected with Tamsen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠How To Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠ from Tamsen  Watch all the episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠  The Tamsen Show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow Dr. Conley on Instagram Get Dr. Conley's book, Walk: Rediscover the Most Natural Way to Boost Your Health and Longevity―One Step at a Time Sponsors: Learn more about your ad choices, click here Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Toe Spacers, Bunions + The Foot Fixes That Could Change How You Age
  2. 3 days ago

    How to Lower Your Breast Cancer Risk Without Obsessing Over Everything

    Breast cancer is rising in younger women, but why? And what do plastics, alcohol, fragrance, deodorant, PFAS, pesticides, and other everyday exposures actually have to do with breast cancer risk? In this episode of The Tamsen Show, Tamsen Fadal sits down with medical oncologist Dr. Eleonora Teplinsky to separate breast cancer facts from fear and misinformation. They break down what the science actually says about everyday products and environmental exposures, plus the breast cancer risk factors women should be paying attention to. You’ll learn: - Why breast cancer rates are rising in women under 50 - What we know about plastics, PFAS and environmental exposures - The connection between alcohol and breast cancer risk - Why dense breasts can increase risk and make breast cancer harder to detect - What women should know about mammograms, ultrasounds and breast cancer screening - How family history and genetic testing affect your risk - How to better understand your personal breast cancer risk - The lifestyle changes that actually matter If you’ve ever wondered what you can actually do to lower your breast cancer risk, what’s worth worrying about, and what the science says you can stop stressing about, this episode is for you. If you liked this episode, you'll love The Truth About Mammograms, Hormones and Dense Breasts If you want a say on our upcoming guests, fill out ⁠this form Stay connected with Tamsen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠How To Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠ from Tamsen  Watch all the episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠  The Tamsen Show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow Dr. Teplinsky on Instagram Get Dr. Teplinksy's book, Beyond the Pink: Navigating Life, Health, and Breast Cancer Sponsors: Learn more about your ad choices, click here Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    How to Lower Your Breast Cancer Risk Without Obsessing Over Everything
  3. 24 Sept

    How to Strengthen Your Memory at Any Age with Brain Coach Jim Kwik

    When you lose a word, forget why you walked into a room, or struggle to retain what you just read, it can be unsettling. It can also make you wonder whether your brain is beginning to change. In this episode, Tamsen sits down with memory and learning expert Jim Kwik to explore what affects our ability to remember and why attention may be one of the most important parts of the equation. Jim, author of Limitless and the new book Limitless Daily: 366 Keys to Train Your Brain, Master Your Mind & Win Every Day, shares his journey from being labeled “the boy with the broken brain” to becoming one of the world’s best-known memory coaches—and offers practical ways to strengthen your focus, keep learning, and begin trusting your mind again. They discuss: - How attention determines what becomes a memory - Why mental overload can make us feel more forgetful - A 60-second grounding exercise to use when you feel scattered or anxious - Simple techniques for remembering what you read - How to keep challenging and training your brain as you age - The small daily practices that build focus, memory, and self-trust If you liked this episode, then you’ll like: The ADHD Psychiatrist: How to Get Your Focus Back After 40 If you want a say on our upcoming guests, fill out ⁠this form Stay connected with Tamsen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠How To Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠ from Tamsen  Watch all the episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠  The Tamsen Show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow Jim on Instagram Get Jim's book, Limitless Daily: 366 Keys to Train Your Brain, Master Your Mind & Win Every Day Sponsors:Head over to Bombas.com/TAMSEN and use code TAMSEN for 20% off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices, click here Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    How to Strengthen Your Memory at Any Age with Brain Coach Jim Kwik
  4. 21 Sept

    Why You Feel So Lost Right Now (And How to Finally Heal)

    Grief doesn’t only happen when someone dies. We can grieve a divorce, a changing body, an aging parent, a career, a relationship or even the person we used to be. In this episode of The Tamsen Show, Tamsen Fadal sits down with grief therapist and expert Meghan Riordan Jarvis to unpack what grief actually does to the body, why the five stages of grief don’t tell the whole story, and how to process loss instead of simply pushing through it. In this episode, you’ll learn: - Why grief can show up after divorce, career changes, aging and other non-death losses - How grief can affect sleep, brain fog, anxiety, mood and the body - The truth about the five stages of grief - How to recognize grief you may not realize you’re carrying - Meghan’s six-part Grief Mentor Method for processing loss - What to actually say and do when someone you love is grieving - Why perimenopause, menopause and midlife can bring unexpected grief - Practical ways to process grief instead of ignoring it - How mindfulness, movement, nourishment, nature, rest and ritual can support the grieving process Whether you’re grieving the death of someone you love, a divorce, an aging parent, a changing body or a version of your life that no longer exists, this conversation offers a different way to understand what you’re feeling and what to do with it. If you liked this episode, then you’ll like: What No One Tells You About Grief After Losing Your Mother If you want a say on our upcoming guests, fill out ⁠this form Stay connected with Tamsen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠How To Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠ from Tamsen  Watch all the episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠  The Tamsen Show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow Meghan on Instagram Get Meghan's book, Can Anyone Tell Me?: Essential Questions about Grief and Loss Sponsors: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code TAMSEN at https://www.oneskin.co/TAMSEN #oneskinpod Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/TAMSEN #rulapod #ad Learn more about your ad choices, click here Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Why You Feel So Lost Right Now (And How to Finally Heal)
  5. 17 Sept

    How This Woman Became a Trailblazing Airline Pilot at 50 After Waiting 15 Years

    Have you ever looked at your age, your responsibilities, or how long you’ve been putting something off and wondered if you missed your chance? Captain Carole Hopson dreamed of becoming a pilot from the time she was four years old. Then life got full. She built a successful corporate career, became an executive at Foot Locker, and raised two sons. The dream never left her. At 50, Carole began flying for the airlines. Today, she is a Boeing 737 captain for United Airlines. In this conversation, Carole breaks down what starting over actually required and shares how she turned “someday” into a plan she could follow. In this episode. they get into: - The deadline that turned Carole’s childhood dream into a real goal - How she prepared financially for a major career change - Why she waited until her children were older to fly professionally - What it felt like to be the oldest person in the classroom - How to build a personal “board of directors” for your next chapter - What pioneering aviator Bessie Coleman taught her about possibility - Her mission to help 100 Black women attend flight school through the Jet Black Foundation If there is something you keep telling yourself you’ll do one day, Carole’s story will push you to get honest about what you’re waiting for and finally give that dream a date. If you liked this episode, then you’ll like: Thinking About a Career Change? Start Here If you want a say on our upcoming guests, fill out ⁠this form Stay connected with Tamsen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠How To Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠ from Tamsen  Watch all the episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠  The Tamsen Show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow Carole on Instagram Get Carole's book, A Pair of Wings Sponsors:It’s time to get back to feeling like you again. Visit joinmidi.com right now to book your first visit today. Learn more about your ad choices, click here Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    How This Woman Became a Trailblazing Airline Pilot at 50 After Waiting 15 Years
  6. 14 Sept

    Orthopedic Surgeon: 3 Things You Need to Do NOW to Protect Your Joints and Build Muscle

    Why do your joints suddenly hurt more than they used to? In this episode of The Tamsen Show, Tamsen Fadal sits down with orthopedic surgeon Dr. Jason Snibbe to talk about joint pain, muscle loss, bone health, frozen shoulder, and what women can do now to stay strong and mobile as they age. Dr. Snibbe explains why changing hormones can affect inflammation and recovery, why muscle is so important for protecting your joints, and how to know when normal soreness has turned into something you should actually get checked out. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why joint pain and stiffness can increase in midlife How muscle helps protect your knees, hips, shoulders and back The strength training habits that support mobility and bone health What to know about frozen shoulder When joint pain is a sign it’s time to see a doctor What Dr. Snibbe says about PRP, cortisone, weighted vests, supplements and avoiding unnecessary surgery If your body feels achier, stiffer, or slower to recover than it used to, this episode will help you understand what may be changing and what you can start doing about it. For everything mentioned in this episode, click this link If you liked this episode, you will love: The #1 Longevity Doctor: How Women Can Burn Fat, Build Muscle & Age Strong If you want a say on our upcoming guests, fill out ⁠this form Stay connected with Tamsen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠How To Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠ from Tamsen  Watch all the episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠  The Tamsen Show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow Dr. Snibbe on Instagram Sponsors: Head over to Bombas.com/TAMSEN and use code TAMSEN for 20% off your first purchase! Unlock your best skin with @iRestorelaser and save on the new Laser Face Mask Pro! Use code TAMSEN at iRestore.com/TAMSEN. #irestorepod Learn more about your ad choices, click here Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Orthopedic Surgeon: 3 Things You Need to Do NOW to Protect Your Joints and Build Muscle
  7. 10 Sept

    What Every Woman Should Know About Low Libido and the Pink Pill

    Why does women's sexual health still get treated as an afterthought, and what would it take to finally change that? Cindy Eckert is the founder and CEO of Sprout Pharmaceuticals and the woman behind Addyi, the first and only FDA-approved treatment for low sexual desire in women. In this episode, she explains hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD), the biological condition behind low libido that affects millions of women and is still routinely dismissed as stress, aging, or a relationship problem. Cindy breaks down why women are told their low libido is emotional while men's sexual health issues are treated as biological, what actually happens in the brain when desire disappears, and the three question checklist she wants every woman to bring to her next doctor's appointment. She also explains why 80% of women who brought up low libido with their doctor were simply told it was normal, and what women's sexual health should actually look like when it's taken seriously. In this episode, you'll learn: - What HSDD is and why it's rooted in biology, not emotion - Why women's sexual health has been dismissed as psychological instead of medical - How the double standard in FDA drug review affects treatments for women - Why 80% of women raising low libido with their doctor are told it's normal - The three questions to ask before accepting "that's just aging" - How Addyi works and who it's for - What changed with Addyi's newest approval for postmenopausal women If you've ever felt like your desire just switched off and been told that's normal, been handed a vague explanation instead of a real answer, or wondered if something is wrong with you instead of your body, this episode will help you understand the biology behind it, so you stop blaming yourself for something that was never your fault. Addyi (flibanserin) is for women under 65 with acquired, generalized HSDD who have not had problems with low sexual desire in the past. It is not for men. Full safety information, including boxed warning on alcohol interaction, is available at addyi.com/pi. If you liked this episode, then you’ll like: The Testosterone Doctor: The Truth About Women’s Libido If you want a say on our upcoming guests, fill out ⁠this form Stay connected with Tamsen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠How To Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠ from Tamsen  Watch all the episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠  The Tamsen Show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow Cindy on Instagram Sponsors: Get 15% off your first order at Blueland.com/TAMSEN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices, click here Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    What Every Woman Should Know About Low Libido and the Pink Pill
  8. 7 Sept

    The Migraine Doctor: Botox, Supplements, Hormones & What Actually Works

    If you get migraines, headaches that knock you out for the day, or symptoms you can’t quite explain, this episode is for you. Today, Tamsen sits down with Dr. Huma Sheikh, a board-certified neurologist and Harvard-trained headache specialist, to answer the questions so many people have about migraines: What actually causes them? What triggers them? How do you know if you’re having a migraine or just a bad headache? And most importantly, what actually works to prevent and treat them? You’ll also learn why migraines are so much more than a headache, why women are significantly more likely to experience them, and what symptoms may mean it’s time to talk to a doctor. In this episode, you’ll learn: - How to tell a migraine from a headache - The biggest migraine triggers and symptoms - How hormones can affect migraines - What actually works, from Botox and magnesium to newer treatments - What migraine with aura means and when to see a doctor - Which popular migraine remedies are worth trying and which aren’t If migraines are disrupting your work, your plans, your sleep, or your life, there are more treatment options than you may realize. This episode will help you understand what’s happening and what to ask your doctor about next. For products mentioned in this episode, click here Your FREE Migraine Action Guide here If you want a say on our upcoming guests, fill out ⁠this form If you liked this episode, you will love The Foot Expert: The 6 Shoe Mistakes That Are Hurting Your Body Stay connected with Tamsen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠How To Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠ from Tamsen  Watch all the episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠  The Tamsen Show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow Dr. Sheikh on Instagram Sponsors: Use code TAMSEN at jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Gift with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #ad Get $25 off your first purchase when you go to TheRealReal.com/TAMSEN Learn more about your ad choices, click here Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Migraine Doctor: Botox, Supplements, Hormones & What Actually Works

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If you’ve ever thought, what’s next for me? Then this is for you. If you’re ready for a roadmap, this is your starting point. Join Emmy-winning Journalist, filmmaker and New York Times best selling author Tamsen Fadal as she searches for real answers that will make a real difference. Twice a week. Top doctors, leading voices, and women rewriting their own stories. From hormones and health to reinvention and relationships, and everything else in between. This is your space to take charge of your health, reclaim your life and step into a version of yourself that feels like the best is yet to come. Because this isn’t the beginning of the end. It’s the beginning of everything - and we’re even not close to being done. New episodes every Monday and Thursday. Follow @thetamsenshow for updates and behind-the-scenes.

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