EP 192: Making Middle Age Look Easy with Cynthia Thurlow
On this episode, I’m sitting down with my friend Cynthia Thurlow—a nurse practitioner, intermittent fasting expert, and leading voice in perimenopause and menopause.
We set out to talk about intermittent fasting—and we absolutely did—but our conversation went so much deeper. We covered bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), perimenopause, menopause, and the key strategies women need to thrive in midlife.
If you’re navigating hormonal shifts, metabolic changes, or just want to optimize your health as you age, this episode is packed with practical, no-nonsense insights. Cynthia and I are completely aligned in our mission to support women through these transitions—without the fluff, confusion, or outdated advice.
In this episode, we cover:
How Cynthia transitioned from cardiology to intermittent fasting
The serious risks of a broken hip as we age (and how to prevent them)
Why giving your gut a break is crucial for longevity
The impact of chronic stress on your metabolism and hormones
Vaginal health and why vaginal estrogen is a game-changer
Chronic health issues in older women and the different types of HRT
How to find the right doctor for hormone therapy and longevity medicine
What it really means to age gracefully (hint: it’s not about “anti-aging”)
How fasting strategies should evolve in perimenopause and beyond
The importance of metabolic flexibility and adapting nutrition over time
This is a must-listen for any woman who wants to take control of her health, feel strong, and make middle age look easy. Tune in now!
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:03:01 - From cardiology to intermittent fasting
00:11:02 - Health risks of a broken hip
00:13:30 - You need to rest your gut
00:17:34 - Be aware of stressors
00:22:43 - Vaginal health
00:27:40 - Vaginal estrogen
00:32:26 - Chronic health issues in older women
00:35:33 - Different types of HRT
00:38:35 - Finding the right doctor
00:40:01 - Aging gracefully
00:48:39 - Fasting at different ages
00:55:51 - Flexible nutrition
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