About this episode

Carrie Chojnowski discusses menopause and aging with registered nurse Denise Wills, who shares her personal experiences and insights on hormones and health.

What if much of what we’ve been told to expect in midlife… isn’t inevitable? In this conversation, Carrie sits down with registered nurse Denise Wills to talk about menopause, hormones, and why so many women are navigating this stage without the information they deserve. Denise shares her journey through premature menopause, autoimmune challenges, digestive issues, and osteoporosis — and how learning about hormones, gut health, and strength training reshaped how she approaches aging. Together...

People in this episode

Host: Carrie Chojnowski

Guest: Denise Wills

Topics covered

• menopause
• hormones
• aging
• strength training
• gut health

Keywords

• menopause
• hormones
• autoimmune
• osteoporosis
• strength training
• gut health
• midlife

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