Not Your Mother's Menopause with Dr. Fiona Lovely

• Ep. 175 - Stem Cell Therapy for Menopause? Let's talk about it with Dr Joy Kong

  In this week’s episode, Dr. Joy Kong shares her pioneering work in stem cell therapy and regenerative medicine. From reversing signs of aging to offering hope for chronic conditions, Dr. Kong explains how ethically sourced umbilical cord-derived stem cells act as the body’s ultimate repair crew. She shares a moving case study of a child with autism who experienced life-changing improvements after stem cell therapy, and breaks down why we lose stem cells as we age—and what we can do to replenish them. Dr. Kong also talks about how this cutting-edge science supports women in midlife, with benefits for hormonal balance, cognitive function, and vitality. She even gives us a peek into her personal anti-aging routine, including her potent stem cell skincare line and regular IV infusions. If you’re curious about the future of longevity, disease prevention, and rewriting the rules of aging, this episode is for you. What You’ll Hear: ✨ How umbilical cord-derived stem cells regenerate tissues and calm inflammation ✨ A powerful autism case study that shows real-world results ✨ Why stem cells decline as we age—and how replenishing them can prevent chronic decline ✨ How to ensure stem cell sources are ethical and safe ✨ Dr. Kong’s personal anti-aging protocol, from IV therapy to skincare ✨ The emerging promise of stem cells for menopause and healthy aging Find more about Dr. Kong here 🎧 Listen now and step into the cutting edge of regenerative health! Thank you to our sponsors for this episode: 🩵 Protein struggles? Same, friend. But I found a game-changer—KION Aminos! This tasty, mix-in-your-water powder is packed with the essential aminos your body and brain need to feel amazing.  Since adding it to my daily routine, I’ve got more energy, laser focus, and just feel way more like myself. 😍⚡️ Wanna feel the magic too? Snag 20% off your order at getkion.com/lovely—you’re gonna love it! 💃✨ 🩺 Clinically proven to reduce hunger by 30% and cravings by 40%, Calocurb helps you stay lean and energized through midlife. Visit calocurb.com and use code LOVELY10 for a discount. It's a Wise Woman-owned and led company with heart. 😍   Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause. We get many requests for the info you'll find next, so here it is!  Thank you for listening to the podcast.  ❤️ Not Your Mother’s Menopause Podcast Store Follow Dr. Lovely on IG and TikTok: @drfionalovely Follow the podcast on Facebook:  www.facebook.com/@notyourmothersmenopausepodcast There are resources available on our website:  www.drlovely.com Please sign up for our newsletter - Fiona's Friday Favourites!  This is where we make the first announcements, share course offerings or group coaching, drop new episodes,  etc.   drlovely.com Finally, a humble request:  If you love the podcast, please leave us a review!  It helps more people find useful info for a challenging time: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/not-your-mothers-menopause-with-dr-fiona-lovely/id1097326296  Please scroll to the bottom of the page to leave a review.  Thank you!  💕🤗 Partnerships by Category3 Media Group  

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• Ep. 174 - Seeking Your Own Gaze: Reclaiming Confidence and Health in Menopause with Kim Casaburi

  In this week’s episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely sits down with Kim Casaburi, co-founder of Serotonin Centers, esthetician, and passionate menopause wellness advocate, for a powerful and empowering conversation about reclaiming midlife health through hormone optimization and functional medicine. After facing years of unexplained weight gain, fatigue, and emotional struggles, Kim shares how her search for answers led her to hormone replacement therapy (HRT)—a turning point after being dismissed by traditional medical professionals. She opens up about the medical gaslighting many women face and how she found her vitality again through functional, whole-body care. Kim also dives deep into the connection between hormones and skin health, sharing why aesthetic treatments like microneedling and HydraFacials fall short when hormones are out of balance—likening it to “pouring water into a bucket with a hole.” She explains why testosterone is not just for men and how it supports women’s confidence, energy, and emotional resilience. Together, Dr. Lovely and Kim explore the need to shatter outdated medical narratives around menopause, embrace personalized care, and prioritize thriving—not just surviving—in midlife and beyond. What You’ll Hear: Kim’s personal journey through misdiagnosis and healing The overlooked impact of hormone imbalance on skin and vitality Testosterone: the misunderstood hormone women need too How Serotonin Centers blend HRT, aesthetics, and wellness coaching The stigma around menopause in conventional medicine Why hormone health is a cornerstone of longevity A call to action for women to own their needs and advocate for themselves You can learn more about Kim Casaburi and the services offered at Serotonin Centers by visiting www.serotonincenters.com. Offerings include hormone optimization, PRP microneedling, IV therapy, HydraFacials, and more.. Final thoughts from Kim: “Stand up straight. Stop hiding your pain. And own your needs.” Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause. Thank you to our sponsors for this episode: 🌱 Ready to level up your nutrition? Check out AG1 for nutritional insurance on busy days! Visit our partner page here, to discover the ultimate all-in-one nutritional supplement. Plus, our podcast subscribers score exclusive freebies! 💚 😌Discover Calocurb, the world-first, patented GLP-1 activating supplement that beautifully empowers your body for natural appetite control! Powered by Amarasate®, a unique New Zealand hops extract, it's clinically proven to help you feel satisfied by decreasing overall hunger by 30%, cutting food cravings by 40%, and reducing calorie intake by 18%. Visit Calocurb and use the code LOVELY10 for 10% off your order. 👙 Ways to work with Dr. Lovely:   Thank you for listening to the podcast.  ❤️ Not Your Mother’s Menopause Podcast Store Follow Dr. Lovely on IG and TikTok: @drfionalovely Follow the podcast on Facebook:  www.facebook.com/@notyourmothersmenopausepodcast There are resources available on our website:  www.drlovely.com Please sign up for our newsletter - Fiona's Friday Favourites!  This is where we make the first announcements, share course offerings or group coaching, drop new episodes,  etc.   drlovely.com Finally, a humble request:  If you love the podcast, please leave us a review!  It helps more people find useful info for a challenging time: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/not-your-mothers-menopause-with-dr-fiona-lovely/id1097326296  Please scroll to the bottom of the page to leave a review.  Thank you!  💕🤗  

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• Ep. 173 - Cravings, Hunger, H-angry and Our Changing Food Needs at Menopause with Lisa Kilgour

  Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine.  She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause. In this week’s episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely is joined by Lisa Kilgour—Registered Holistic Nutritionist, TEDx speaker, and author of Undieting: Freedom from the Bewildering World of Fad Diets—for a compassionate and eye-opening conversation about the gut-brain connection and why most diets are set up to fail, especially for women in midlife. Lisa shares her personal health journey, from musician to holistic nutritionist, and unpacks the deep relationship between our gut, brain, and emotional well-being. Together, she and Dr. Lovely explore why bioindividuality matters, what cravings are actually telling us, and how to rebuild trust with our bodies after years of diet culture messaging. You’ll also hear a powerful discussion about the societal pressure on women to be thin, how diet culture often disguises female obedience, and why real health means strength, not shrinking. Topics We Cover in This Episode: Why diets fail: your body isn’t broken, just bioindividual What cravings really mean—and why they’re not a weakness The truth about protein needs and why 150g/day isn’t for everyone How carbs support hormones, sleep, and energy in midlife The deeper harm of diet culture and why strength matters more than thinness You can find more about Lisa Kilgour at lisakilgour.com. Follow her on Instagram and TikTok @lisakilgournutrition, and grab a copy of her book Undieting—available now. Love this episode? Share it with a woman who’s ready to ditch diet culture for good. 💛   Thank you to our sponsors for this episode: 💙🌿BEAM Minerals to help with stress related depletion - this is your 2025 pro-health move!  Did you know that chronic stress can zap your energy and your minerals?  You FEEL better quickly, with this easy to take supplement - replenishing all lost minerals.  Give BEAM a try - beamminerals.com and use the code LOVELY for 20% off your first order! 🩵 Protein struggles? Same, friend. But I found a game-changer—KION Aminos! This tasty, mix-in-your-water powder is packed with the essential aminos your body and brain need to feel amazing.  Since adding it to my daily routine, I’ve got more energy, laser focus, and just feel way more like myself. 😍⚡️ Wanna feel the magic too? Snag 20% off your order at getkion.com/lovely—you’re gonna love it! 💃✨   Ways to work with Dr. Lovely: We get many requests for this info, so here it is!  Thank you for listening to the podcast.  ❤️ Follow Dr. Lovely on IG and TikTok: @drfionalovely Follow the podcast on Facebook:  www.facebook.com/@notyourmothersmenopausepodcast There are resources available on our website:  www.drlovely.com Please sign up for our newsletter - Fiona's Friday Favourites!  This is where we make the first announcements, share course offerings or group coaching, drop new episodes,  etc.   drlovely.com Finally, a humble request:  If you love the podcast, please leave us a review!  It helps more people find useful info for a challenging time: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/not-your-mothers-menopause-with-dr-fiona-lovely/id1097326296  Please scroll to the bottom of the page to leave a review.  Thank you!  💕🤗

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• Ep. 172 - Confused About Protein? Clearing Up Protein Optimization with Angelo Keely

  Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology, and functional medicine. She is speaking to the topics of women’s health around perimenopause and menopause. In this week’s episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely sits down with Angelo Keely, nutrition and protein optimization enthusiast.  Together, they dive into the powerful, science-backed role of protein and amino acids in supporting women’s health—especially in midlife and beyond. Angelo unpacks why protein needs actually increase with age, particularly for women going through menopause. From fighting muscle loss (sarcopenia) to supporting bone health, metabolism, and mood, getting enough high-quality protein is essential—but often overlooked. You’ll learn smart strategies to meet your protein goals without overeating, the key differences between protein powders and essential amino acids (EAAs), and how targeted supplements like creatine and EAAs can dramatically boost muscle and cognitive health—even without intense workouts. They also address the risks of rapid weight loss with GLP-1 medications (like Ozempic or Zepbound), and how pairing these with resistance training and amino acid support can help preserve lean mass and vitality. Topics We Cover in This Episode: Why women over 40 need more protein, not less How sarcopenia sneaks in—and how to stop it High-protein food tips: egg whites, Greek yogurt, lean meats & more EAAs vs. protein powder: what your body really absorbs NASA studies, amino acids & maintaining muscle without exercise Creatine for women: not just for gym bros GLP-1s & supporting strong muscles when taking it Simple, sustainable tips for strong, energized aging You can find more about Angelo and KION and about the Aminos product we speak about in this epsiode by visiting getkion.com/lovely (and there is a 20% off code - LOVELY) “Breathe. Be patient. Trust the process.” – Angelo Keely 🎧Tune in for this empowering conversation and discover how to fuel your body for strength, longevity, and vitality—no matter your age. 🎙️💪   Thank you to our sponsor for this episode: 🩵 Protein struggles? Same, friend. But I found a game-changer—KION Aminos! This tasty, mix-in-your-water powder is packed with the essential aminos your body and brain need to feel amazing.  Since adding it to my daily routine, I’ve got more energy, laser focus, and just feel way more like myself. 😍⚡️ Wanna feel the magic too? Snag 20% off your order at getkion.com/lovely—you’re gonna love it! 💃✨   Ways to work with Dr. Lovely: We get many requests for this info, so here it is!  Thank you for listening to the podcast.  ❤️ Follow Dr. Lovely on IG and TikTok: @drfionalovely Follow the podcast on Facebook:  www.facebook.com/@notyourmothersmenopausepodcast There are resources available on our website:  www.drlovely.com Please sign up for our newsletter - Fiona's Friday Favourites!  This is where we make the first announcements, share course offerings or group coaching, drop new episodes,  etc.   drlovely.com Finally, a humble request:  If you love the podcast, please leave us a review!  It helps more people find useful info for a challenging time: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/not-your-mothers-menopause-with-dr-fiona-lovely/id1097326296  Please scroll to the bottom of the page to leave a review.  Thank you!  💕🤗

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• Ep. 171 - The Vagina Coach, Kim Vopni talks Pelvic Floor and Menopause

  Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology, and functional medicine. She is speaking to the topics of women’s health around perimenopause and menopause. In this week’s episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely sits down with Kim Vopni, certified fitness professional, menopause support practitioner, and founder of The Buff Muff Method, for a refreshingly candid conversation about pelvic floor health—the topic no one talks about but every woman needs to know. Known as The Vagina Coach, Kim shares how an eye-opening moment in sixth grade sparked her passion for pelvic wellness, leading to a global mission to educate women on the foundation of core strength, sexual function, and continence. Forget the outdated “just do Kegels” advice.  Kim explains why pelvic floor training should be holistic and dynamic—connecting breath, posture, and real-life movement.  She and Dr. Lovely also dive into the challenges of prolapse, incontinence, pelvic pain, and how menopause magnifies these issues. Most importantly, they discuss effective, non-surgical solutions and why pelvic floor physiotherapy should be routine care for women everywhere. What You’ll Hear: Kim’s journey to becoming The Vagina Coach Why “tight” isn’t the goal—rethinking pelvic floor strength Pelvic dysfunction: common but fixable The Buff Muff Method: beyond basic Kegels How menopause affects your pelvic health Non-surgical solutions (PT, pessaries & more) Why pelvic health deserves mainstream attention You can find more about Kim Vopni at www.vaginacoach.com, explore her Buff Muff Method at www.buffmuff.com, and follow her on Instagram @vaginacoach. Plus, check out her podcast Between Two Lips for more pelvic health education.   Thank you to our sponsors for this episode: 🥬Have you tried AG1?  Please visit our product partner page: drinkAG1.com/fionalovely for the BEST all-in-one nutritional supplement out there (and where podcast subscribers get cool free stuff!)  🩵 Protein struggles? Same, friend. But I found a game-changer—KION Aminos! This tasty, mix-in-your-water powder is packed with the essential aminos your body and brain need to feel amazing.  Since adding it to my daily routine, I’ve got more energy, laser focus, and just feel way more like myself. 😍⚡️ Wanna feel the magic too? Snag 20% off your order at getkion.com/lovely—you’re gonna love it! 💃✨   Ways to work with Dr. Lovely: We get many requests for this info, so here it is!  Thank you for listening to the podcast.  ❤️ Follow Dr. Lovely on IG and TikTok: @drfionalovely Follow the podcast on Facebook:  www.facebook.com/@notyourmothersmenopausepodcast There are resources available on our website:  www.drlovely.com Please sign up for our newsletter - Fiona's Friday Favourites!  This is where we make the first announcements, share course offerings or group coaching, drop new episodes,  etc.   drlovely.com Finally, a humble request:  If you love the podcast, please leave us a review!  It helps more people find useful info for a challenging time: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/not-your-mothers-menopause-with-dr-fiona-lovely/id1097326296  Please scroll to the bottom of the page to leave a review.  Thank you!  💕🤗

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