About this episode

Lisa Boate and Dr. Nayan Patel discuss the complexities of menopause, hormone balance, and the importance of preventive care.

This week on Transforming 45, Lisa sits down with pharmacist, wellness expert, and author Dr. Nayan Patel for a powerful conversation about the missing pieces in the menopause and longevity conversation. Please note - this episode was recorded before the term PCOS was evolved to PMOS. Together they unpack: Why hormones are only one piece of the puzzle The connection between stress, insulin, and hormone imbalance GLP-1 medications and the concerns women need to understand Oxidative stress and cellular health What glutathione actually does in the body Why prevention matters more than “fixing” The emotional overwhelm women are carrying in midlife This conversation moves beyond quick fixes and into a more nuanced understanding of energy, aging, and wraparound care. Chapters: 00:00 — Welcome + introducing Dr. Nayan Patel 01:40 — What’s missing from the hormone conversation 03:00 — Stress, insulin & the “real” drivers of symptoms 05:50 — Environmental toxins, xenoestrogens & PCOS *This was recorded prior to the change to PMOS. 09:30 — Why hormone therapy isn’t the full solution 12:00 — “The lion is chasing us 24/7” 15:00 — Coaching, behaviour change & emotional patterns 18:45 — The…

People in this episode

Host: Lisa Boate

Guest: Dr. Nayan Patel

Topics covered

• menopause
• hormone balance
• wellness
• stress and health
• oxidative stress
• midlife health
• preventive care

Keywords

• menopause
• hormones
• wellness
• stress
• oxidative stress
• GLP-1
• glutathione
• midlife
• health
• prevention

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: PCOS, PMOS, GLP-1, glutathione

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