About this episode

Dr. Jessica Shepherd discusses the empowering aspects of menopause and the importance of nutrition during this life stage.

Rip sits down with OB-GYN, women’s health expert, and author of Generation M , Dr. Jessica Shepherd, for a candid, empowering conversation about perimenopause, menopause, hormones, nutrition, sex, sleep, strength, and what it really means to thrive in midlife and beyond. For too long, menopause has been framed as a decline — something to dread, hide, or simply suffer through. Dr. Shepherd is here to change that narrative. She explains that menopause is not a failure of the body , but a natural biological transition — and one that deserves far more education, support, and celebration. In this conversation, Rip is joined by PLANTSTRONG Podcast producer Carrie Barrett, who, at 53, brings her own lived experience in perimenopause to the discussion. They eplain why estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone affect far more than reproduction — influencing the brain, bones, heart, muscles, metabolism, skin, sleep, and sexual health. And because this is Plant Strong, they also dive into the power of nutrition. Dr. Shepherd emphasizes that food is one of the most important tools in the menopause toolbox, especially during the 10–12 year perimenopausal window. A colorful, plant-centered diet…

People in this episode

Host: Rip Esselstyn

Guest: Dr. Jessica Shepherd

Topics covered

• menopause
• hormones
• nutrition
• midlife
• women's health
• plant-based diet

Keywords

• menopause
• perimenopause
• hormones
• nutrition
• plant-based diet
• women's health
• midlife

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Generation M

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