The Advanced Women’s Health Podcast

Welcome to the Advanced Women’s Health Podcast, your trusted source for guidance and the latest insights in holistic women’s health. Hosted by Dr. Sarah Wilson, ND, this podcast is dedicated to empowering women to thrive at every stage of their lives. Each episode features in-depth discussions with leading health professionals, cutting-edge medical research, and practical wellness tips to help you achieve optimal health and well-being. Tune in to discover how you can take charge of your health and transform your life with the power of naturopathic medicine and holistic wellness.

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  Episode #100

  Episode 100: Is It Perimenopause or ADHD? Every Woman in Her 40s Needs to Hear This.

  Oct 1, 202634 minS1

  If you have found yourself wondering whether you need Ozempic, HRT, more protein, or an ADHD diagnosis all at once — this episode explains exactly why that is happening and what it actually means. In This Episode, We Answer: Why do so many women in their 40s suddenly feel like they have ADHD? Is perimenopause causing my brain fog and focus problems? What is the connection between hormones and ADHD symptoms? Why are women being put on ADHD medications they do not need? What is the midlife core four and why does Dr. Sarah talk about it? Quick Answers (FAQ): Q: Why do so many women in their 40s suddenly feel like they have ADHD? A: Estrogen supports brain function, focus, memory, and word retrieval. Progesterone calms the nervous system and reduces inflammation. When both begin to fluctuate unpredictably in perimenopause, the result looks clinically identical to ADHD. Add nutrient deficiencies and chronic nervous system overload, and the picture becomes nearly indistinguishable. We go deeper into this at 08:06. Q: Is perimenopause causing my brain fog and focus problems? A: Possibly, but it is more accurate to say perimenopause is revealing a problem that was already building. The hormone shift makes the brain less able to compensate for inflammation, blood sugar swings, and nutrient deficiencies that have been accumulating for years. We go deeper into this at 07:18. Q: What should I investigate before starting an ADHD medication? A: Blood sugar, fasting insulin, inflammatory markers, iron, B vitamins, and choline. If these have not been assessed and addressed, the ADHD-like symptoms may resolve without medication. If they do not, you now have a clearer picture of what the medication is working on top of. We go deeper into this at 17:28. Q: What is the midlife core four? A: The four things Dr. Sarah hears about most in clinic for women in their 40s and 50s: GLP-1 medications, hormone replacement therapy, protein intake, and ADHD. They cluster together because they share the same root drivers — hormonal instability, insulin dysregulation, inflammation, and nervous system overload. We go deeper into this at 01:02. Connect With Us: Website: advancedwomenshealth.ca Instagram: @drsarah_nd | @advancedwomenshealth Book an appointment: advancedwomenshealth.ca Email for programs: info@advancedwomenshealth.ca Leave a review: wherever you are listening, it helps other women find this episode

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  Episode #99

  Episode 99: What Is the Late Reproductive Stage and Why Is Nobody Talking About It? A Perimenopause and Menopause Chat with Andrea Donsky

  Sep 24, 202657 minS1

  If you have been told you are too young for perimenopause, your labs look fine, and you should just manage your stress — this episode is the conversation your doctor should have had with you. In This Episode, We Answer: Can you have perimenopause symptoms before your periods change? Why do my hormone labs look normal if I feel terrible? What does insulin have to do with menopause weight gain? Should I do a nutrition program before starting a GLP medication? Why do I feel like a completely different person? Key Takeaways: You can be fully symptomatic with anxiety, brain fog, sleep disruption, and mood changes years before you are technically perimenopausal by lab criteria. The late reproductive stage is real, it is under-discussed, and standard FSH and LH testing on a single day will miss it. You deserve help regardless of whether you fit a label. Insulin has been more directly associated with hot flashes, night sweats, menopausal weight gain, anxiety, and cognitive changes than reproductive hormones. A normal HbA1c does not rule out insulin dysregulation. A fasting insulin test is inexpensive and changes everything about how a plan is built. The best-performing GLP-1 studies had a three-month nutrition primer built in before starting medication. That nutritional education and habit formation is what produced better sustained results. This is what the headlines do not tell you. Quick Answers (FAQ): Q: Can you have perimenopause symptoms before your periods change? A: Yes. The late reproductive stage can begin in the late 30s and early 40s. Hormone levels on a single blood draw may appear normal while daily fluctuations are already causing anxiety, brain fog, sleep disruption, and mood changes. We go deeper into this at 06:43. Q: Why do my hormone labs look normal if I feel terrible? A: Standard FSH, LH, and estradiol testing on one day gives a single snapshot. Hormones genuinely fluctuate day to day in this stage, meaning a normal reading does not confirm a normal experience. We go deeper into this at 07:47. Q: What does insulin have to do with menopause weight gain? A: Insulin is a storage hormone. When it stays elevated, fat cells are locked in storage mode regardless of how little you eat. Eating less when insulin is high is like making less money when your savings account is locked — the checking account still feels empty. Lowering insulin unlocks fat burning. We go deeper into this at 14:04. Q: Should I do a nutrition program before starting a GLP medication? A: The trials that produced the best GLP-1 results included a three-month nutrition primer before the medication started. Participants learned macronutrient principles, built habits, and changed their relationship with food before the drug was introduced. Results were significantly better at 12 and 24 months. We go deeper into this at 22:38. Q: Why do I feel like a completely different person in perimenopause? A: Hormone fluctuations affect brain function, mood regulation, sleep, and stress response. The late reproductive stage adds a layer of inconsistency — good days and bad days with no predictable pattern — that makes women feel like they no longer know themselves. We go deeper into this at 06:43. Resources Mentioned: Andrea Donsky: @ andreadonsky on Instagram Menopause Reimagined Podcast Nourishing Menopause by Andrea Donsky: available at most Canadian bookstores and on Amazon in the US Website: wearemorphis.com⁠ Connect With Us: Website: advancedwomenshealth.ca Instagram: @drsarah_nd | @advancedwomenshealth Book an appointment: advancedwomenshealth.ca Leave a review: wherever you are listening, it helps other women find this episode The Advanced Women's Health Podcast is hosted by Dr. Sarah Wilson, ND, naturopathic doctor, clinic founder, and obesity and immunology researcher. This episode is crossposted with the Menopause Reimagined podcast by Andrea Donsky.

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  Episode #98

  Episode 98: Why Women Get Autoimmune Disease More Than Men (And the Three Windows That Explain It)

  Sep 17, 202651 minS1

  If you have ever wondered why your immune system turned on you, why it happened when it did, and why it seems to happen to women so much more than men — this episode has the clearest answer you will find anywhere. In This Episode, We Answer: Why do women get autoimmune disease more than men? What does estrogen have to do with autoimmunity? Can EBV (Epstein-Barr virus) cause Hashimoto's thyroiditis? Did COVID trigger my autoimmune disease? Is leaky gut real and what are doctors getting wrong about it? Key Takeaways: Women make up roughly 78 to 80% of autoimmune disease patients. The three most vulnerable windows are postpartum (the most common), perimenopause into menopause (where conditions like MS most often appear), and puberty. Estrogen gives women a more robust immune system overall but also makes it more likely to misfire into autoimmunity. The gut is accurately rated as important, but the treatment is where things break down. Gut lining integrity is the most underaddressed piece right now. Antimicrobials and elimination diets address bugs and food, but they cannot fix a lining that is already eroded. And you cannot eliminate all exposures when the lining is what is broken. Chronic illness is never just one thing. EBV, COVID, mold, Lyme, Bartonella, and Babesia are almost always found together with multiple stressors. Testing for one and treating one while ignoring the constellation is why so many people stay stuck. Quick Answers (FAQ): Q: Why do women get autoimmune disease more than men? A: Before puberty, boys have more immune dysfunction. After puberty, the pattern reverses because estrogen significantly amplifies immune activity — which protects women from infections but also makes autoimmune misfiring more likely. The three most vulnerable windows are postpartum, perimenopause into menopause, and puberty. We go deeper into this at 00:42. Q: Can EBV or mono cause Hashimoto's thyroiditis? A: Yes, there is a well-documented link. EBV establishes lifelong latency in B cells and reactivates when the immune system is stressed. Through a process called molecular mimicry, antibodies made to fight EBV proteins can mistakenly target thyroid tissue because the proteins look similar. We go deeper into this at 19:00. Q: Did COVID trigger my autoimmune disease? A: Possibly, or it accelerated the onset of something you were already predisposed to. COVID's ACE2 receptor gave it access to far more tissues than most viruses, creating widespread inflammation and a higher chance of immune confusion. New research suggests COVID may accelerate disease onset in genetically predisposed people rather than cause it outright. We go deeper into this at 17:00. Q: Is leaky gut real? A: Increased intestinal permeability is a real, measurable phenomenon seen in celiac disease and IBD. The debate is whether it is a cause or a consequence of chronic illness. Dr. Sarah's take: it is part of a system, not a single lock with a single key. Fix the lining without addressing the causes of lining breakdown and nothing sticks. We go deeper into this at 11:30. Connect With Us: Website: advancedwomenshealth.ca Instagram: @drsarah_nd | @advancedwomenshealth Book an appointment: advancedwomenshealth.ca Leave a review: wherever you are listening, it helps other women find this episode The Advanced Women's Health Podcast is hosted by Dr. Sarah Wilson, ND, naturopathic doctor, clinic founder, and obesity and immunology researcher. Subscribe so you never miss an episode.

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  Episode #97

  Episode 97: What Actually Happens at Your First AWH Appointment?

  Sep 10, 202651 minS1

  If you have ever wondered how a naturopathic doctor connects brain fog, anxiety, bloating, and irregular periods into one cohesive plan this episode shows you exactly how that thinking works. In This Episode, We Answer: What happens at a first naturopathic appointment? Why do my symptoms feel so unrelated but my ND says they are connected? What is the AWH clinical framework and how does it work? Why are hormones not always the first thing an ND treats? How many appointments does it take to actually feel better? Key Takeaways: Every symptom on your list can be connected back to dysfunction in the same five to seven areas: blood sugar and insulin, gut health, liver health, nutrient deficiencies, nervous system, mitochondrial health, and immune or inflammatory dysfunction. This is why your ND is not treating symptoms individually but looking for the two to three root systems driving most of them. Hormones are not always treated first, but sometimes they are. If a patient is so depleted that they cannot make lifestyle changes, a hormone win can give them the energy and capacity to do the foundational work. It is not hormones versus foundations — it is how to tie them together. The two-week win matters. AWH practitioners aim for at least one clear improvement between every appointment. Health is not linear, and every appointment involves asking where you are now, where you have been, and where you are headed next. Resources Mentioned: AWH daily lunchtime clinical rounds: mentioned as an internal team tool for collaborative patient care Continuous glucose monitor: used at AWH for monitoring blood sugar in the maintenance phase Heart rate variability via smartwatch: used to monitor nervous system and stress response BIA (bioelectrical impedance analysis): used to monitor muscle mass Book an appointment: advancedwomenshealth.ca Advanced Men's Health: advancedmenshealth.ca Related Episodes: Episode 86: Metabolic Rehab Type 1, insulin and insulin resistance Episode 87: Metabolic Rehab Type 2, stress and liver dysfunction Episode 88: Metabolic Rehab Type 3, gut hormones and inflammation Episode 80: Mitochondria and fatigue with Dr. Sasha and Dr. Bianca Connect With Us: Website: advancedwomenshealth.ca Instagram: @drsarah_nd | @advancedwomenshealth Book an appointment: advancedwomenshealth.ca Leave a review: wherever you're listening, it helps other women find this episode The Advanced Women's Health Podcast is hosted by Dr. Sarah Wilson, ND. This episode features Dr. Ally and Dr. Bianca, naturopathic doctors at Advanced Women's Health. Subscribe so you never miss an episode.

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  Episode #96

  Episode 96: Start Here Before You Book Your First Aesthetic Appointment

  Sep 3, 202644 minS1

  f you have been curious about Botox, filler, or any aesthetic treatment but do not know where to start or who to trust, this is the episode to listen to first. In This Episode, We Answer: Is Botox safe and does it work long term? What is the difference between filler and Sculptra? What is PRF and how is it different from PRP? What should I look for when choosing an injector? What are the real risks of dermal filler I should know about? Key Takeaways: A good injector says no. If someone is giving you a laundry list of everything you need the moment you walk in, that is not the approach that produces the most natural results. Find someone who gives you the mirror first and asks what you love about your face. Vascular occlusion is rare but real, and every patient should know what to look for: severe pain that is getting worse not better, skin that turns white and does not refill with color. If your injector has not told you this, that is a red flag. Filler lasts longer than the product monograph says, especially high density fillers. Many people are adding to filler that is still present, which is how over-augmentation happens. Ask your injector to review your before photos before adding more. Quick Answers (FAQ): Q: Is Botox safe and does it work long term? A: Yes. The 2006 Botox twin study showed that one twin who received Botox consistently for 13 years looked significantly younger than the twin who had one or two treatments. The key is consistency and appropriate dosing. When Botox wears off, you return to where you were before, not worse. We go deeper into this at 38:30. Q: What is the difference between filler and Sculptra? A: Filler (hyaluronic acid) adds volume immediately and is dissolvable. Sculptra (polylactic acid) is a biostimulator that is reabsorbed after injection, then gradually stimulates your body to produce its own collagen over three to six months. Results from Sculptra can last up to two years. We go deeper into this at 27:00. Q: What is PRF and how is it different from PRP? A: Both are blood concentrates where your blood is spun in a centrifuge. PRF is spun slower and retains white blood cells including mesenchymal stem cells, creating a more concentrated healing response. Unlike filler, PRF cannot cause migration, allergic reaction, or lumps. Dr. Nicola uses it particularly for under-eye hollowing and brightness. We go deeper into this at 13:30. Q: What are the real risks of dermal filler? A: Common risks include bruising, swelling, and soreness. The more serious but rare risk is vascular occlusion, where filler blocks a blood vessel. If caught early and dissolved, it can be reversed. Signs include severe pain getting worse, and skin that turns white and stays white. In extremely rare cases, injections near the nose and glabella have caused blindness due to vascular anatomy in that area. We go deeper into this at 33:30. Resources Mentioned: Botox twin study (2006): search "Botox twin study" to find the photos Procedures discussed: Botox/Dysport/Xeomin, dermal filler, PRF, microneedling, Sculptra, HydraFacial, BBL, Moxie Laser Genesis, Morpheus8 Book with Dr. Dasha or Dr. Nicola: advancedwomenshealth.ca Related Episodes: Episode 83: Hidradenitis Suppurativa with Dr. Dasha — skin conditions from the inside out Connect With Us: Website: advancedwomenshealth.ca Instagram: @drsarah_nd | @advancedwomenshealth Book with Dr. Nicola (Squamish) or Dr. Dasha (Vancouver): advancedwomenshealth.ca Leave a review: wherever you're listening, it helps other women find this episode

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