Menopause Management - Dr. Barbie Taylor
323 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 9 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 92 ratingsDr. Barbie Taylor, also known as “Menopause Barbie,” is an Obstetrician / Gynecologist who retired from active practice in 2001 due to severe arthritis. Despite the fact that she had a law degree and a master’s in business at the time of her retirement (she’s a real nerd and loves school), her true passion has always been helping women.
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What Big Industry Doesn't Want You To Know About Food
July 14, 2019 23:25 - 24 minutes - 33.5 MBNutrition Myths You hear all sorts of things about nutrition: “Everything in moderation,” “It’s okay to cheat once in a while,” “Eat foods that are low-fat, high-fiber,” “Buy organic,” “Get your calcium from diary.” These are but a few of the things “they say” to guide you. How do you know which are truths and which are myths? Do you believe the ones you hear repeatedly? Learn the facts from this radio broadcast.
Nutrition Myths
July 07, 2019 23:35 - 24 minutes - 33.4 MBWhat Big Industry Doesn't Want You To Know About Food Have you ever thought about your health in terms of big industry? Probably not. We tend to think of our health as an individual matter. But, the fact is, you are part of the economy. And, as a part of the economy, your behavior either benefits or hurts the economy. The question is: does the health of the economy benefit or hurt your health? Find out in this radio broadcast.
Gluttons for the Gluten-Free Glut
June 30, 2019 23:25 - 24 minutes - 33.2 MBGluttons for the Gluten-Free Glut “Gluten-free.” It’s something you hear a lot these days. But, what is it all about? Is it a diet? Is it an intolerance? Is it a medical problem? How does someone know if they need to be gluten-free? I’ll school you in all these things and more in this broadcast on this hot topic.
JUn 24 Savory Spices That Can Save Your Life
June 23, 2019 17:35 - 24 minutes - 33.3 MBSavory Spices That Can Save Your Life How well do you know your spices? And, even if you know a lot about how they taste, do you know which ones can save your life? If you'd like to spice up your life and save your life at the same time, listen to this broadcast, in which I’ll teach you about the most life-saving spices.
The Dirt on Dairy
June 16, 2019 17:30 - 24 minutes - 33.9 MBThe Dirt on Dairy What if I told you that everything you thought you knew about dairy products is all wrong? What if the dairy industry had misled you your entire life? And what if the consequences of never learning the truth had devastating results? Well, I hate to be the one to break the news, but .... Listen to this radio broadcast to discover the dirt on dairy.
Foods That Have Magical Health Benefits
June 09, 2019 17:25 - 25 minutes - 34.7 MBFoods That Have Magical Health Benefits What if you had to list the most “magical” foods for your menopause? Would you know what they are? Knowledge like this can be very powerful in meeting your menopause goals. Join me in this broadcast to learn about the most beneficial foods in many categories.
Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet for Menopause
June 02, 2019 17:20 - 24 minutes - 34.3 MBBenefits of a Plant-Based Diet for Menopause Can you think of any reason to eliminate all the animal products from your diet? If so, how many reasons can you come up with? Do they add up to enough reason to actually convert to a 100% plant-based diet? And do you resist despite all those reasons? Listen in on this radio broadcast and see if you change your mind.
Animal Protein versus Plant Protein
May 26, 2019 18:40 - 23 minutes - 32.9 MBAnimal Protein versus Plant Protein - When you think about protein, what comes to mind? An animal? An animal product? A dairy product? Why is that? Do you assume that plants don’t have protein? If so, why? And if you have to consider the quality of animal protein versus plant protein, which one is superior. So much of common “knowledge” on protein in just plain inaccurate. Tune into this radio broadcast to learn the facts.
Processed Foods but Natural Products
May 19, 2019 18:40 - 24 minutes - 33.3 MBProcessed Foods but "Natural" Products - Do you have your priorities straight when it comes to making healthy food choices? What about products for cleaning, grooming, and storing things? Which is more important to you: what you put in your mouth or what you expose yourself to in your environment. In other words, which gets more of your attention: foods or xenoestrogens. Tune into the radio show to help keep your priorities straight.
Xenoestrogens
May 12, 2019 18:35 - 25 minutes - 35.6 MBXenoestrogens - Are you familiar with the term “Xenoestrogens”? What comes to mind when you hear that word? Do you avoid xenoestrogens? Do you even know how to avoid xenoestrogens? Are they lurking where you least expect them? Or do you even need to avoid them at all? Listen to this broadcast to learn the answers.
Use of Genetically-Modified Soy at Menopause
May 05, 2019 18:30 - 24 minutes - 33.1 MBUse of Genetically-Modified Soy at Menopause - I’m sure you’ve heard the acronym “GMO.” Do you know what it means? Do you know the science and reasoning behind it? Is soy the only food that’s affected by genetic modification? And what if you want to avoid foods that are genetically modified? Tune into this radio broadcast to learn all these things and more.
News versus Old in Managing Menopause
April 21, 2019 15:25 - 24 minutes - 33.3 MBHave you ever really given much thought to the meaning of the word “news”? News means new information. It’s a lot like education. But, do you really want to hear new things, or do you just want to hear confirmation of old things? (I call what you already know — or THINK you already know — “olds.") Do you find it uncomfortable to hear news that doesn’t fit with what you already know? And if that’s the case, how do you ever really learn anything new? When it comes to your menopause educat...
Which Has the Biggest Impact on Your Menopause Diet or Exercise
April 14, 2019 15:25 - 24 minutes - 33.1 MBHave you ever wondered which matters more for your menopause: diet or exercise? Do you sometimes favor one more than the other? Do you use one to make up for the shortcomings of the other? How do you measure the impact of either on your menopause? Listen in on this radio broadcast, and I’ll give you the facts.
Which is Easier to Preserve at menopause Your Brain or Your Bones
April 07, 2019 15:20 - 24 minutes - 33.9 MBHave you ever thought about menopause in terms of “preservation”? Along with the loss of estrogen, there’s loss of other things, namely, your brain and your bones. So why not talk about how to preserve your brain and your bones? What are the options for preserving each and which is easier? Join me in this broadcast to find out.
Which Cancer is CAUSED by Estrogen Uterine or Breast
March 31, 2019 15:15 - 23 minutes - 32.8 MBI’m sure you’ve heard people say that estrogen causes cancer. Does it? And, if it does, which cancers does it cause? Does it cause uterine cancer? Breast cancer? Both? Neither? There are so may misconceptions about whether estrogen causes this cancer or that cancer. So watch listen to this radio broadcast to get the facts. You’ll probably be surprised as we put estrogen to the test as a cause of uterine and breast cancer.
The significance of different diseases on your menopause
March 24, 2019 16:30 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MBHave you ever stopped to compare the significance of different diseases on your menopause? What about breast cancer versus heart attack? Which is worse? Which is more likely to affect you?Listen to this broadcast to learn the facts on how these two diseases compare.
HRT has both primary and secondary uses
March 17, 2019 16:30 - 24 minutes - 34.1 MBSince HRT has both primary and secondary uses, it’s really important for you to know HOW to have a conversation with your provider that will get you what you want. If you don’t know about the “politically-correct” way of discussing HRT, you might get confused or frustrated. Listen to this radio broadcast to learn just how to go about requesting HRT.
What’s the “primary” reason for taking HRT for menopause
March 10, 2019 16:25 - 24 minutes - 33.7 MBWhat’s the “primary” reason for taking HRT for menopause? And what are the “perks.” Understanding this distinction is critical. It affects your ability to obtain HRT, your expectations, and your results. Join me in this radio broadcast to learn what you need to know.
A research study, do you assume that what you heard is the truth
March 03, 2019 17:20 - 24 minutes - 34.3 MBWhen you hear a report about a research study, do you assume that what you heard is the truth? Do you react to that report expecting that you’ve heard the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth? Or could it be that you heard a non-truth, a half-truth, or everything BUT the truth? You’ll be shocked to discover the truth by listening to this broadcast.
Traumatic, Dramatic, or Pragmatic Which One Describes YOUR Menopause
February 24, 2019 18:25 - 25 minutes - 35 MBTraumatic, Dramatic, or Pragmatic: Which One Describes YOUR Menopause? Traumatic, dramatic, and pragmatic: three simple adjectives, with three vastly different scenarios ... especially as they pertain to menopause. Tune in to this video, and I’ll teach you the different ways to adapt to the changes of menopause.
Upside-Down Misconceptions About Progesterone for Menopause
February 17, 2019 18:25 - 23 minutes - 32.6 MBUpside-Down Misconceptions About Progesterone for Menopause All these misconceptions! What about the misconceptions concerning progesterone? What untruths are floating around between women about this hormone? Is it as wonderful as it seems? Are there any risks associated with it? I’ll answer these questions and more in this tutorial-esque broadcast.
Upside misconceptions About Estrogen for Menopause
February 10, 2019 18:20 - 24 minutes - 33.9 MBUpside misconceptions About Estrogen for Menopause Estrogen! Is it your friend or your foe? Is it safe or dangerous? How much of what you’ve heard about it is accurate, and how much is pure misconception? Join me in this radio show, and I’ll give you the answers.
Upside-Down Misconceptions About Menopause
February 03, 2019 18:15 - 24 minutes - 33.5 MBUpside-Down Misconceptions About Menopause There are so many misconceptions about menopause! And some of them are completely upside-down. Not only are these the most common (mis)beliefs held by the majority of women; they’re also the ones that will get you into the most trouble. Join me in this radio broadcast to learn what they are. Any guesses?
The Most Important Thing About Menopause
January 27, 2019 17:40 - 24 minutes - 33.8 MBThe Most Important Thing About Menopause Ask anyone what the most important thing about menopause is, and I can assure you they’ll give you an incorrect answer. In life, sometimes the most important thing is something you don’t know. And such is definitely the case for most women when it comes to menopause. In this radio broadcast, you'll discover why nearly everything you hear about menopause is irrelevant compared to the most important thing.
Your Body's Love-Hate Relationship With Estrogen
January 21, 2019 17:35 - 24 minutes - 33.9 MBYour Body's Love-Hate Relationship With Estrogen Love and hate. They’re such opposites, and yet we often feel both at the same time. Could it be that the same is true of how your body feels about estrogen? Does your body love estrogen or does it hate estrogen? You spend the first half of your life with estrogen, and the last half without it. So does your body love it or hate it? Tune into this radio broadcast to find out.
Guidelines for Menopause Management
January 13, 2019 17:30 - 24 minutes - 33.8 MBGuidelines for Menopause Management Have you ever heard your medical professional refer to the "guidelines"? What’s with all the “guidelines” in medicine? Don’t they imply that everyone should do the same thing? Isn’t each woman’s situation unique? Join me in this broadcast, in which I’ll teach you all about guidelines, how the medical community uses them, and how YOU should use them for your unique circumstance.
Progesterone & The Estrogen Window
January 06, 2019 17:25 - 24 minutes - 33.8 MBProgesterone & The Estrogen Window There's all this talk about "The Estrogen Window of Opportunity." So, it's only natural to wonder, "What's progesterone got to do with it?" So many women look to progesterone to avoid all the things that concern them about estrogen. So, in this radio broadcast, I'll address the role of progesterone with regard to The Estrogen Window of Opportunity. And I'll entertain you all the while.
Progesterone and The Estrogen Window of Opportunity
December 23, 2018 17:20 - 24 minutes - 34.2 MBProgesterone and The Estrogen Window of Opportunity With all this talk about the estrogen window of opportunity, you might wonder what progesterone has to do with it. Women often focus on progesterone instead of estrogen. So, you may want to now how progesterone pertains to this concept. And I'll tell you in this radio show. You won't want to miss it.
Timing and Estrogen
December 21, 2018 16:14 - 25 minutes - 34.4 MBTiming and Estrogen Sometimes, you think you're getting conflicting information about estrogen replacement when, in fact, there is no conflict. It's all about timing. It really is possible for one single thing to be beneficial at one time and risky at another time. I'll tell you how this works for estrogen at menopause in this radio broadcast.
The Estrogen Window of Opportunity
December 21, 2018 16:11 - 24 minutes - 33.9 MBThe Estrogen Window of Opportunity You know how life offers a window of opportunity for some things? If you don't seize the opportunity when the window is open, you lose your chance. Parents warn their children about windows of opportunity all the time. Well, it turns out that there's a window of opportunity for menopause, too. It has to do with your options for using estrogen replacement. Listen in before the window of opportunity closes
Menopause Management is All About Trade-offs and Priorities
December 02, 2018 20:25 - 25 minutes - 35.2 MBMenopause Management is All About Trade-offs and Priorities Have yoyu ever noticed how everything in life is all about trade-offs? Let's see, if you walk, you get more exercise and notice the beauty around you, but it's slow. If you drive, you get there faster but deal with road rage and traffic. If you're married, you have companionship but less freedom. If you're single, you have independence, but might be lonely. This trade-off phenomenon applies to menopause, too. For every manage...
Running on Empty
November 26, 2018 00:10 - 24 minutes - 34.2 MBImagine, driving down the road with a full gas tank ... and suddenly discover that you're running on empty. Everyone else just zooms past, failing to notice that you're stranded. No one seems to realize that you've run out of gas. This is what happens with cars AND with menopause. Tune in for this show, called "Running on Empty."
Menopause a Estrogen Deficiency State,
November 20, 2018 00:10 - 26 minutes - 35.8 MBIf menopause is an estrogen deficiency state, how can you compensate for estrogen loss? Do you have to use estrogen itself? Or are the other options? And just what functions of estrogen require compensation? I'll talk about all these things in this show. You don't want to miss it.
Timing and Estrogen
November 16, 2018 20:35 - 25 minutes - 34.4 MBTiming and Estrogen Sometimes, you think you're getting conflicting information about estrogen replacement when, in fact, there is no conflict. It's all about timing. It really is possible for one single thing to be beneficial at one time and risky at another time. I'll tell you how this works for estrogen at menopause in this radio broadcast.
Is Loss of Insulin or Thyroid Hormone a Deficiency States,
November 12, 2018 00:05 - 24 minutes - 34.3 MBWhy is it that we consider loss of insulin or thyroid hormone "deficiency states," but think nothing of loss of estrogen. In this radio broadcast, I'll shed light on menopause in a different way, comparing it to loss of other hormones for which your body reacts with symptoms and diseases ... just like it does at menopause.
The Estrogen Window of Opportunity
November 09, 2018 20:30 - 24 minutes - 33.9 MBThe Estrogen Window of Opportunity You know how life offers a window of opportunity for some things? If you don't seize the opportunity when the window is open, you lose your chance. Parents warn their children about windows of opportunity all the time. Well, it turns out that there's a window of opportunity for menopause, too. It has to do with your options for using estrogen replacement. Listen in before the window of opportunity closes
Testosterone ... for Women ... at Menopause
November 05, 2018 00:00 - 25 minutes - 34.4 MBTestosterone ... for women ... at menopause? Is testosterone replacement necessary? Or desirable? How do you know if you need it? In this broadcast, I'll tell you about the various sources of testosterone (dietary, herbal, bioidentical, and synthetic), how they differ, and where to find them, Oh, and I'll tell you the symptoms of both testosterone deficiency and testosterone excess.
Estrogen Dominance
October 21, 2018 21:55 - 26 minutes - 35.8 MB"Estrogen Dominance" Have you ever heard the term "estrogen dominance"? Do you think it's a good thing or a bad thing? Where did you hear about it? And what was the solution for it? What about the term "estrogen deficient"? Are your answers different for it? There is so much confusion on these two terms. This radio monologue will make complete sense of both of them and simplify a lot of your menopause management in the process.
Menopause and Aging Parents
October 14, 2018 21:50 - 24 minutes - 34.3 MBMenopause and Aging Parents People are living longer and longer, and this includes your parents. That's a good thing. And yet there are consequences to longevity. Your elderly parents are likely to lean on you right about the time you hit menopause! Menopause is hard enough all by itself. Having elderly parents to oversee can be really overwhelming. Listen to this radio broadcast to discover some helpful hints for juggling menopause and your elderly parents.
Do Men and Women Trade Places at Menopause
October 07, 2018 21:50 - 24 minutes - 33.8 MBDo Men and Women Trade Places at Menopause? Think about how women change as they age. Now, think about how men change as they age. Do you notice that, in many ways, men and women actually trade places? Physically, emotionally, and behaviorally, there are all sorts of male and characteristics that become more common to females as they age. And there are all sorts of female characteristics that become more common to males as they age. Listen in on this radio broadcast and you'll agree.
Male Menopause
September 30, 2018 21:45 - 25 minutes - 34.9 MBMale Menopause Have you ever stopped to think about whether or not males have a menopause? If they don't, why not? If they do, what does it entail? It might surprise you to learn about what happens to men as they age. Tune into this radio monologue and I'll explain it in a way that makes sense ... and makes you laugh.
Mama Comes Unglued
September 23, 2018 14:50 - 24 minutes - 34.2 MBMama Comes Unglued Mama. She's the glue. She takes care of the whole family, keeps everyone together, forfeits what she wants to do for the sake of the husband and kids, and makes sure we all get along. We all wonder what we'd do without her. Such selflessness! Mama will go to the end of the earth for her husband and cubs. Like I said, she's the glue. that is, until menopause. And that's when mama comes unglued. But there are physiologic reasons for this. And you'll love learning abou...
Menopausal Zest
September 16, 2018 14:50 - 26 minutes - 35.7 MBMenopausal Zest Margaret Mead said, "There is no more creative force in the world than the menopausal woman with zest!" So, what do you know about menopausal zest? Have you ever seen a woman with menopausal zest? And how did it manifest? Do you have an abundance of menopausal zest? This is something we all need to recognize ... and maybe even emulate. Join me for this radio monologue in which I'll tell you all about it, and maybe even incentivize you to tap into your own reservoir of ...
Menopausal Identity Crisis
September 09, 2018 14:45 - 25 minutes - 34.7 MBMenopausal Identity Crisis Imagine spending 20 or 30 years taking care of your family and putting yourself last. Imagine leaving the workplace for that extended period of time. Imagine pouring yourself into the role of wife and mother for more than half of your life. What do you think transpires when, all of a sudden, you wake up one day and realize that your kids are gone, your marriage is somewhat hum drum, and you are unable to re-enter the work force? What would you do with your t...
Menopause and Divorce
September 02, 2018 14:40 - 24 minutes - 34.1 MBMenopause and Divorce (to air on September 3, 2017) Divorce is all too common. But, do you ever stop to think about how common it is at the time of menopause? Do you think it's the man or the woman who initiates it? And what do you suppose the reasons are for wanting a divorce when you're middle-aged. In this radio monologue, I'll tell you some things that will really shock you about menopause, divorce, and divorce at the time of menopause. Knowing these things beforehand might even ...
Menopause and Divorce
August 26, 2018 19:05 - 25 minutes - 34.9 MB): Menopause and Divorce Divorce! It's so common these days. It used to be that we assumed that marriages that made it through middle age would survive the long haul. But, we're seeing more and more divorces at the time of menopause. So, what's that about? Who gets fed up? And why? The statistics might surprise you. So, be sure to listen to this broadcast before it's too late to save your midlife marriage.
The Male Perspective of Menopause
August 19, 2018 19:05 - 25 minutes - 34.6 MBThe Male Perspective of Menopause Have you ever wondered what at guy thinks about menopause? It's not as if they don't notice that something is amiss. Even if your guy never utters a word about it, he surely wonders what's up (or down). But, he's learned to keep his mouth shut. And, at times when he fears getting in trouble, he just "doesn't go there." Listen to this radio show to get a glimpse of just what's going through your guy's head when you're going through menopause.
Psychological Symptoms of Menopause
August 12, 2018 19:00 - 25 minutes - 34.5 MBPsychological Symptoms of Menopause Are psychological symptoms all in your head? What if your psychological symptoms include physical factors? Menopause has both. The problem is that most women don't know the psychological symptoms of menopause. So they mistake them for being all in their heads. Worse, medical professionals do the same. Join me for this radio monologue on the psychological symptoms of menopause. It may save you a lot of confusion
Denial of Menopause
August 05, 2018 19:00 - 24 minutes - 34 MBDenial of Menopause You know how people can be in denial when they hear unwelcome news about an addiction, a disease, or death? They literally can't acknowledge that something devastating has happened. It's like they pretend it isn't so. Well, it might surprise you to discover that women have the same reaction to menopause. They just don't want to deal with it. So, they pretend it won't happen to them. They stick their heads in the sand. They don't learn about it, and they don't accept...
Menopause Exercise Rules
July 15, 2018 21:25 - 24 minutes - 33.9 MBMenopause Exercise Rules Do you know just how many women start exercising for the very first time at the age of menopause? That's when they discover that they just can't maintain their weight and muscle tone like they could in the good ole' days. And, even if they have exercised before, many women realize that the things that used to work for them don't do the trick anymore. And they notice that they hurt themselves more easily. Well, the fact is that you just can's exercise the same w...