Menopause UnMuted

This podcast is where real life meets real science — where we mix evidence-based education with unfiltered conversations about what it really means to go through perimenopause and menopause.Every week, you’ll hear from women sharing their personal stories — the good, the messy, the in-between — along with experts in nutrition, fitness, mental health, and holistic care.

Menopause UnMuted is a health podcast hosted by Dr. Erika M Pimentel, with 21 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Dr. Erika M Pimentel hosts Menopause UnMuted, a health show with 21 episodes published.

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  Episode #20

  The Fear of Bulking Up: Why It Isn't Only About Getting Bigger and What Perimenopause Can Resurface

  Sep 17, 202623 minS1

  Almost every new client asks me some version of the same question before we even get into her program: "Will lifting weights make me bulky?" In this episode, I'm taking that fear seriously instead of brushing past it with reassurance. We'll get into the physiology first — why men naturally carry more baseline muscle than women, what a 2025 meta-analysis out of Deakin University found when it looked at how men and women build muscle relative to their own starting point, and what it would take for a woman to bulk up on purpose (spoiler: it's a lot more than picking up a dumbbell). Then I want to go somewhere I haven't gone publicly before. For some women, the fear of bulking up isn't about muscle at all. Perimenopause is a documented window for old eating patterns to resurface, especially for those of us who carried body image struggles or disordered eating earlier in life. I share a part of my own story here for the first time, including a moment that changed everything for me. If you've ever avoided weight training because you were afraid of what it would do to your body, or if the fear underneath that question feels bigger than muscle, this episode is for you. If any part of this episode resonated with you, the Midlife Reset Assessment is exactly who I built it for. It's a strategy call where we look at your training, your nutrition, and your history together, so you can get clarity on what's actually keeping you stuck and where to focus your energy next.Click on the link below to book your free assessment. https://pages.erikapimentelcoaching.com/home

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  Episode #19

  Hysterectomy at 38: Treated Like Separate Parts by Every Specialist

  Sep 10, 202652 minS1

  In this episode, I sit down with Erica Voell, decision mentor and inner trust guide, to talk about her own perimenopause journey. It started with a hysterectomy at 38 and years of diagnoses that nobody ever connected to each other. We talk about what it's like to quietly build a story about your body being broken, one appointment at a time, the link between hormone fluctuation and sudden food sensitivities, and the moment Erica realized her body had been giving her information the whole time, not evidence against her. If today's episode gave you information you didn't have before, share it with a friend, a sister, someone in your life who is navigating this and not getting real answers. If you are going through perimenopause and want to share your story on the podcast, I would love to have you as a guest. And if there's a topic you want me to cover in a future episode, message me or leave a comment, I always love hearing from you. If any part of this conversation sounds familiar, if you've been dismissed, confused, or doing everything right while your body still isn't responding, I invite you to book a free Midlife Reset Assessment with me. We'll sit down together and look at your specific history, symptoms, and what needs to shift first. https://pages.erikapimentelcoaching.com/home This podcast is for educational purposes only and isn't a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician or a qualified healthcare provider with questions about your own health.

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  Episode #18

  The Dry Eye Diagnosis Nobody Connects to Hormones

  Sep 3, 202644 minS1

  On this episode of Menopause Unmuted, my sister-in-law Jihan is back for part two of our conversation. This time we start with something most women never think to connect to their hormones at all: dry eye. Jihan had to stop wearing contact lenses altogether after a diagnosis associated with declining testosterone and estrogen and we talk about how those hormones affect the eyes and why so few doctors bring it up. In this episode we also talk about osteoporosis and perimenopause. Jihan comes from a family with a long history of severe, untreated osteoporosis, and when her own scan came back with concerning results, her doctor treated it as ordinary aging without factoring in that history, when her family history should have suggested closer monitoring. Jihan shares with our listeners what she's actually doing to protect both her eyes and her bones without having hormone therapy as an option for her. If you are navigating perimenopause, this is exactly who I built the Midlife Reset Assessment for, to have an honest look at what's keeping you stuck, and where to focus your energy going forward. Midlife Reset Assessment

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  Episode #15

  Does an Early Period Mean an Early Menopause? The Research Says Not So Fast.

  Aug 13, 202640 minS1

  On this episode of Menopause Unmuted, I'm talking with Shamika Brown-Upshaw, founder of Spark Life Coaching and former Emmy Award winning Senior Director of Business Operations and Program Management for major sports and entertainment brands. Shamika got her period at 10 years old and is now 50 with none of the symptoms most of us associate with perimenopause. No hot flashes. No night sweats. We talk about what that means, and what it doesn't mean, since the connection between early periods, menopause timing, and overall health is nowhere near as clear as most women have been told. We also get into the years she spent chasing root causes instead of quick fixes, from mercury fillings to acupuncture to cutting dairy, gluten and processed meat, and how that same pattern recognition she built running corporate operations is exactly what she now brings to her own body. If you are navigating perimenopause, this is exactly who I built the Midlife Reset Call for, to have an honest look at what's keeping you stuck, and where to focus your energy going forward. The call is free . Just click on the link to get more information and book your call. https://pages.erikapimentelcoaching.com/home

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  Episode #13

  What Happens to Your Hormones After a Hysterectomy

  Jul 30, 202645 minS1

  On this episode of Menopause Unmuted, I sit down with Prajwal to talk about what happened after her hysterectomy, and what nobody told her beforehand. Prajwal had a fibroid that led to a hysterectomy. Her ovaries stayed intact, so her doctor told her not to expect much change. She is experiencing night sweats and disrupted sleep and no one ever explained that removing the uterus can reduce blood flow to the ovaries and speed up the timeline to menopause. No one mentioned the importance of pelvic floor therapy either, even though she does resistance training with heavy weights. When she brought up HRT, her doctor pointed to normal labs and told her to wait until fifty. We talk about what happens to your hormones after a hysterectomy, why "normal" labs don't tell the whole story, why pelvic floor health matters even when your doctor doesn't bring it up, and what it looks like to keep asking questions when the answers you're given don't add up. If you've had a hysterectomy or are weighing one, this episode gives you the questions to ask before you're the one finding out after the fact. If you are navigating perimenopause, this is exactly who I built the Midlife Reset Call for, to have an honest look at what's keeping you stuck, and where to focus your energy going forward. Link to Book the Free Midlife Reset Call https://pages.erikapimentelcoaching.com/home

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