#438: You’re NOT Going Crazy: Understanding What’s Going On In Your Body In Your Late 30s - 50s With Andrea Donsky
Today, I’m joined by Andrea Donsky, a powerhouse nutritionist, menopause advocate, and author of the groundbreaking new book Nourishing Menopause. In our conversation, Andrea opens up about her deeply personal journey—how experiencing her first hot flash as a nutrition expert pushed her into years of curiosity, research, and ultimately, a mission to reimagine menopause as both a challenge and an opportunity.
We get real about why so many women have felt blindsided and dismissed during perimenopause, the 100+ symptoms her research has uncovered, and the true power of data when it comes to validating women’s experiences. Andrea shares practical wisdom on nutrition, meal timing, insulin resistance, and the underestimated role of fiber and mindset—plus her “Balance Blueprint” for thriving during this stage of life.
If you’re navigating the wild rollercoaster of hormone shifts, worried about your health span, or just want the tools and community to help you feel empowered, this episode brings compassion, candor, and plenty of actionable takeaways.
Learn more from Andrea Donsky below:
Website: http://www.wearemorphus.com
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@andreadonsky?lang=en
What We Discuss:
Welcome, show intro, and purpose ... 00:00:00
Lack of menopause awareness and connecting symptoms ... 00:07:02
Mainstream vs. holistic menopause approaches ... 00:09:09
Surveying thousands of women and symptom discovery ... 00:11:16
Validating unusual menopause symptoms ... 00:13:41
Impact on relationships and the workplace ... 00:21:04
Early onset, variability, and importance of hormonal testing ... 00:25:32
Key takeaways: you’re not alone, support exists ... 00:28:16
Ovarian aging and overall health ... 00:29:47
Shifts in women’s health research ... 00:32:11
Designing impactful, diverse menopause surveys ... 00:33:41
Andrea’s “Nourishing Menopause” book philosophy ... 00:35:12
Nourishment, longevity, and healthspan ... 00:37:23
Risks of muscling through menopause ... 00:39:52
Insulin resistance: causes, signs, and management ... 00:45:57
Meal timing, fasting, and metabolic flexibility ... 00:51:06
Personalized health testing and nutrition ... 00:56:05
Soy/phytoestrogen controversy ... 00:58:08
BALANCE blueprint and nutrition pillars ... 01:01:18
Managing stress, nervous system, and reframing menopause ... 01:05:31
Andrea’s non-negotiables and top practical tips ... 01:09:11
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