The Menopause Disruptor Podcast
Welcome to The Menopause Disruptor Podcast, I’m your host, Mary Lee, a compassionate Menopause Doula and Licensed Menopause Champion in partnership with The Menopause Expert Group.
My mission is to challenge outdated narratives around menopause. The menopausal transition is a natural phase of life that deserves to be embraced, not stigmatized.
Reflecting on my own encounters with the lack gap in female hormonal health and leaning in on my experience in science communication and public relations practitioner, I decided the time is now to rewrite the script and bring truth and reliable resources to the forefront.
In each episode, I tackle taboo topics and disrupt the status quo on how we think, act, and treat menopause - peri to post. Join me in these informative conversations, either alone or with credible guest experts, as I dive into real, raw, and relatable discussions surrounding the mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of aging.
It’s time to reclaim our voices and advocate for our health with confidence.
Midlife should be the best life, and it will be!
Episodes
109 episodes
Menopause Joint Pain: What’s Really Causing It; Does Cortisone Injections Help with Stacey Roberts
What if pain isn’t just “wear and tear”… and aging doesn’t have to hurt?In this episode, Mary sits down with physical therapist and nurse Stacey Roberts to unpack a completely different approach to pain-free living.<...
When Concussion Collides with Menopause: A Brain's Story
When a brain Injury, menopause, and trauma intersect, it can be a nervous system train wreck.In my solo episode, perfectly timed with Brain Injury/Brain Health Awareness Month this March, I humbly share how a mild injury while recent...
The “Just Do Kegels” Myth Might Be Harming Your Pelvic Floor with Dr. Lisa Kelly
Pelvic health is one of the most important and often overlooked aspects of women’s health.Many are told that bladder leaks, pelvic pressure, or discomfort during exercise are simply part of aging, pregnancy, or menopause....
Closing the Menopause Care Gap: Women Deserve To Be Heard with Dr. Lindsay Shirreff
Today, we welcome Dr. Lindsay Shirreff, OB-GYN, member of the Menopause Foundation of Canda medical advi...
Three Chakras to Clear for Menopause Self-Advocacy
Can't speak your truth? Experience gut-wrenching pain and butterflies when you visit your doctor? Does it feel like your feminine qualities are being suppressed?Could be your Chakras need a tune up!In this episode, Mary explore...
The Swimsuit Fashion Gap: Rethinking Swimwear for Midlife Women with Sarah Blaser
Today, we feature fashion designer Sarah Blaser and her mother, Donna, in a heartfelt conversation about bathing suits — from the challenges of shopping and finding the right fit to the menopause-related body changes and frustration many wom...
Why Women Are Being Lied to About Sleep with Dr. Carleara Weiss
Today, we delve into the critical topic of sleep during perimenopause and menopause with Dr. Carleara Weiss, a renowned sleep scientist and advisor for Aeroflow Sleep.Dr. Weiss, who hold a PhD and Master's of Science and Nursin...
Perimenopause Unplugged: Why Addressing Hormones Early Improves Long Term Health with Dana Culp
Today, we welcome Dana Culp, a doctor of nursing practice, founder of Thrive Midlife Medicine, and a certified menopause expert, for a candid and empowering conversation about nav...
Intimate Wellness in Healthcare with Colette Courtion, Joylux Founder
In this episode, Mary sits down with Colette Courtion, CEO and founder of Joylux, to explore one of the most overlooked—and misunderstood—parts of the menopause journey: intimate wellness.They unpack the persistent menopause kn...
Chelsea Jambo: A Young Woman Faces Medical Dismissal and Changes Hormone Health for All Women
In this episode, Mary sits down with a young visionary entrepreneur Chelsea Jambo. She is the CEO and Founder of OURBody, a Canadian wellness brand built on a mission to make hormone support taste great, work gently, and fit real life. ...
Testosterone, Peptides, and AI: Revolutionizing Menopause Health with Jennifer Gularson
In this episode, Mary sits down with Jennifer Gularson, certified physician assistant and functional medicine practitioner, to explore what women truly need during midlife—and why the current healthcare system often falls short.
Optimize Exercise with Heavy Lifting and High Intensity Workouts
In this episode, Mary delves into the nuances of exercise for women during menopause and perimenopause. Mary discusses the physiology of exercise she learned as a student of Dr. Stacy Sims (Menopause 2.0), emphasizing the ...
1-1-1 Portal Meditation: 2026 and the Powerful Year of the Horse
In this solo podcast episode, Mary closes out 2025 and welcomes in 2026 through reflections on numerology and Chinese astrology. This final episode of the year offers another guided meditation in the Goddess Series.Highlighting...
Understanding GLP-1 Medications for Weight Management and Metabolic Health with Dr. Sara Tariq
Today's episode features Dr. Sara Tariq, an internal medicine physician at Northern Virginia Family Practice with over two decades of clinical experience.Dr. Tariq is a dedicated advocate for systemic transformation within heal...
Epic Mini: The Big Three Health Concerns During Menopause
In this episode, host Mary breaks down the misconception that menopause is merely about hot flashes and mood swings, and emphasizes the importance of bone, brain, and heart health during this life phase. The role of estrogen goes far beyond ...
Breast Health and Mammograms: A Deep Dive into Safety and Efficacy with Sarah Ham
In this episode, Mary is joined by Sarah Ham, a Mammography Supervisor, Medical Radiography Technologist, and Yoga Teacher with more than two decades of experience in women’s breast health.Originally from the Comox Valley, Sara...
Divorce and Menopause: Who's Really in Control with Hannah Hembree Bell
In this episode, Mary welcomes Hannah Hembree Bell, an award-winning Austin family law attorney, mom of four, and founder and CEO of one of the fastest-growing family law firms in the United States, Hembree Bell Law.Hannah shar...
Holistic Menopause Healing: Insights from Medical Intuitive Katie Beecher
In this episode, Mary is joined by Katie Beecher, a medical and spiritual intuitive, licensed professional counselor, and internationally recognized healer whose transformative work bridges science, intuition, and lived experience.
Vaginal Health and Sexual Vitality with Dr. Betsy Greenleaf
In this groundbreaking episode of the Menopause Disruptor Podcast, host Mary Lee welcomes Dr. Betsy Greenleaf—the first woman in the United States to become board certified in urogynecology. Triple board certified in obstetrics and gynecolog...
Why Your Birth Control Story Isn’t Over: The Lasting Effects of Synthetic Hormones with Elizabeth Katzman
In this Season 3 kick-off, Mary sits down with Elizabeth Katzman, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN) and founder of Strong Choices, to unpack the long-term impact of birth control on women’s health, the concept of “the pill h...
Radical Transformation in the Face of Adversity - A Replay with Shannon Donohoe-Simpson
Season 2 finale we kick off with a replay, a visit back to my first guest interview, the inaugral episode featuring Shannon Donahoe-Simpson.Shannon is a cancer survivor and lifelong people pleaser who embarked on a transformati...
Where Science Meets Spirit: Redefining Menopause with Dr. Michelle Cromwell
Today, we welcome Dr. Michelle Cromwell, founder of Sœur du Sol, for a deep and inspiring conversation about disrupting the menopause narrative around traditional and holistic medicine to support symptoms. Dr. Michelle is ...
Puberty in Reverse: The Truth About Perimenopause and Hormone Therapy with Dr. Amy Day
In this episode, Mary sits down with Dr. Amy Day, a leading naturopathic doctor specializing in perimenopausal and menopausal health. Dr. Day shares her journey into the field, her passion for empowering women with education, and her commitm...
Epic Mini: Your Gut, Stress, and Midlife Belly Fat
In this episode of the Menopause Disruptor Podcast, host Mary delves deep into the intricate link between stress, gut health, and visceral belly fat as experienced during menopause. Mary explains how chronic stress impacts...
Reclaiming Pelvic Floor Health and Vaginal Estrogen with Dr. Aleece Fosnight
In this episode, Mary is joined by Dr. Aleece Fosnight a medical advisor at Aeroflow Urology and a board-certified physician assistant specializing in sexual medicine, women's health, and urology, who brings crucial insights about pelvic flo...
