Menopause Reimagined with Andrea Donsky
Welcome to Menopause Reimagined, your go-to podcast for transformation and education around menopause and midlife wellness.
I’m Andrea Donsky, your host. With over 20 years as a multiple-award-winning nutritionist, four-time published researcher, and menopause educator, I bring you real talk and trusted guidance. As co-founder of wearemorphus.com, I’m dedicated to helping you take control of your perimenopause and menopause journey.
Each episode is designed to empower you with actionable insights. You can expect deep dives into nutrition, lifestyle shifts, supplements, hormone management, and the latest women’s health research. We cover sexual health, mental well-being, practical tips, and more, all with a focus on helping you thrive confidently and naturally through every stage of midlife.
No topic is off limits. My mission is to banish the stigma of menopause by talking about it openly and honestly.
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Menopause Reimagined with Andrea Donsky
Episode #17: The Benefits of Intermittent Fasting in Perimenopause and Menopause
Andrea Donsky interviews Dr. Jemecia Braxton, a family nurse practitioner.
They discuss what is intermittent fasting and the amazing health benefits intermittent fasting offers women in perimenopause and menopause including balancing hormones, decrease in insulin resistance, increase in BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor) helping protect against Alzheimer's, longevity, and our personal favorite weight loss. They also share the many ways to include intermittent fasting in your daily routine as well as how to begin.
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00:38 What is a family nurse practitioner?
1:17 What is intermittent fasting and what are the benefits in perimenopause and menopause
1:53 What are other health benefits
3:20 How does an increase in BDNF levels help our brain
5:26 Intermittent fasting and balancing blood sugar
6:25 Ways to get started
8:25 What you can and can't drink during the fasting period
9:25 Fasting is not for everyone, who shouldn't fast
9:50 Can intermittent fasting have any negative effects on organs
11:20 The research on intermittent fasting
13:53 Belly fat and chronic disease
14:54 Jemecia and Andrea's must-have supplements
17:04 Jemecia's story
20:29 Recommended tests for women
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