MenoSpark Podcast

By Allie Theiss, MSc CSC ABS IFS

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Welcome to MenoSpark—the podcast for Gen X women who are done putting up with the confusion, silence, and BS around menopause. If you’re somewhere between “what is happening to my body?” and “why am I suddenly crying over insurance commercials?”—you’re in the right place. MenoSpark is your weekly dose of real talk, holistic health support, and empowering insights to help you thrive through perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause. With expert guidance from yours truly (a board-certified sexologist and menopause care provider), plus candid stories, practical tips, and occasional guests, we’ll tackle everything from hot flashes to hormone balance, libido to bone health, anxiety to energy work. This isn’t about surviving menopause—it’s about reigniting your spark. We’ll explore a full-spectrum approach to wellness, blending physical, emotional, mental, and energetic tools to support you as your body evolves. Nothing's off the table, from medical care to mindset shifts, nutrition to nervous system support. Whether you’re just entering perimenopause or riding out postmenopausal peace (with a heating pad and a glass of red), this space is here to remind you: you are not broken—you’re becoming. So, if you're ready to move beyond the overwhelm and embrace menopause as a time of powerful transformation, come join the MenoSpark community. Together, we’ll reclaim this wild, wonderful stage of life with knowledge, confidence, and unapologetic energy.

Episode Date
Episode 12: Insulin, Cortisol, and Fat Storage – What’s Really Driving Midlife Weight Changes
May 11, 2026
Episode 11: Menopause Weight Gain – The Real Reasons
May 04, 2026
Episode 10: Your Midlife Brain Routine: Daily Habits to Support Focus, Memory, and Clarity
Apr 27, 2026
Episode 9: Decision Fatigue in Menopause: Why Everything Feels Harder by Evening
Apr 20, 2026
Episode 8: Memory Lapses and Word-Finding Issues: Why the Words Feel Just Out of Reach
Apr 13, 2026
Episode 7: Brain Fog in Menopause: Why You Feel Forgetful, Fuzzy, and Mentally Slower
Apr 06, 2026
Episode 6: Why Metabolism Changes in Menopause (And Why It’s Not Just Calories)
Mar 09, 2026
Episode 5: Blood Pressure, Cholesterol & Midlife Lab Work: What Your Numbers Really Mean
Feb 23, 2026
Episode 4: Estrogen, Circulation, and the Midlife Heart
Feb 16, 2026
Episode 3: Cortisol, Stress, and Hormonal Overload: Why Your Body Can’t Settle
Jan 26, 2026
Episode 17: Choosing Emotional Truth in Love - Love Notes
Jan 17, 2026
Episode 2: Irritability, Rage, and Emotional Reactivity: What’s Really Happening
Jan 12, 2026
Episode 1: Anxiety and Menopause: What’s Happening in Your Nervous System
Jan 05, 2026
Episode 49: Year in Review: Honoring Your Body, Celebrating Progress, and Setting Intentions for the Year Ahead
Dec 29, 2025
Episode 48: Digestive Issues: Maintaining Gastrointestinal Health During Menopause
Dec 22, 2025
Episode 47: Joint Pain: Long-Term Management and Relief
Dec 15, 2025
Episode 46: Sleep Disturbances: Achieving Restful Nights
Dec 08, 2025
Episode 45: Cold Flashes: Understanding and Managing Sudden Chills
Dec 01, 2025
Episode 44: Workplace Pressure: Navigating High-Demand Environments During Menopause
Nov 24, 2025
Episode 43: Advocating for Yourself at Work: Starting the Menopause Conversation
Nov 17, 2025
Episode 42: Managing Workplace Stress: Finding Calm Amid the Chaos
Nov 10, 2025
Episode 41: Difficulty Concentrating: Enhancing Focus at Work
Nov 03, 2025
Episode 40: Tingling Extremities: Understanding Paresthesia in Menopause
Oct 20, 2025
Episode 39: Dizziness: Causes and Coping Strategies
Oct 13, 2025
Episode 4: Every Kind of Love - Love Notes
Oct 11, 2025
Episode 38: Headaches: Identifying Triggers and Relief Methods
Oct 06, 2025
Episode 3: Unfinished Drafts of the Heart - Love Notes
Oct 04, 2025
Episode 37: Strong Bones, Strong Confidence: What to Carry Into October
Sep 29, 2025
Episode 36: Bone Health Beyond the Gym: Sleep, Stress & Daily Habits
Sep 22, 2025
When Love Finds You - Love Notes
Sep 20, 2025
Episode 35: Lifting Weights, Lifting Spirits: Strength Training for Bone Health
Sep 15, 2025
The Energy of Anticipation - Love Notes
Sep 13, 2025
Episode 34: Beyond Calcium: Nutrients That Protect Your Bones
Sep 08, 2025
Episode 33: Stronger Bones, Stronger You
Sep 01, 2025
Episode 32: Your Skin, Hair & Nails After 40: What’s Normal - What’s Fixable
Aug 25, 2025
Episode 31: Brittle Nails: Strengthening Strategies
Aug 18, 2025
Episode 30: Hair Thinning: Treatments and Styling Solutions
Aug 11, 2025
Episode 29: Dry Skin: Hydration and Care Tips
Aug 04, 2025
Episode 28: Before We Move On: What July Taught Us About Our Bodies
Jul 28, 2025
Episode 27: Metabolism Changes: Boosting Your Metabolic Rate
Jul 22, 2025
Episode 26: Food Cravings - Understanding and Managing Them
Jul 14, 2025
Episode 25: Digestive Issues: Maintaining Gut Health
Jul 07, 2025
Episode 24: Hormone Breakdown: What’s Really Going On in Your Midlife Body?
Jun 30, 2025
Episode 23: Urinary Incontinence: Management and Treatment
Jun 23, 2025
Episode 22: Painful Intercourse: Finding Relief
Jun 16, 2025
Episode 21: Decreased Libido - Rekindling Desire
Jun 09, 2025
Episode 20: Vaginal Dryness: Solutions for Comfort
Jun 02, 2025
Episode 19: Fracture Risk: Prevention and Care
May 26, 2025
Episode 18: Decreased Bone Density: Building Stronger Bones
May 19, 2025
Episode 17: Back Pain: Strengthening and Supportive Measures
May 12, 2025
Episode 16: Joint Pain: Relief and Prevention Strategies
May 05, 2025
Episode 15: How to Talk to Your Partner About Menopause (When They Just Don’t Get It)
Apr 28, 2025
Episode 14: Memory Lapses: Enhancing Cognitive Function
Apr 21, 2025
Episode 13: Irritability: Maintaining Harmony in Relationships
Apr 14, 2025
Episode 12: Depression: Seeking Help and Finding Hope
Apr 07, 2025
Episode 11: Anxiety During Menopause: Coping Mechanisms
Mar 31, 2025
Episode 10: Fatigue and Menopause: Why You’re Always Tired (And How to Fix It)
Mar 24, 2025
Episode 9 - Sleep Apnea & Menopause: More Than Just Snoring
Mar 17, 2025
Episode 8: Restless Legs Syndrome
Mar 10, 2025
Episode 7: Insomnia & Menopause: Why Can’t I Sleep?
Mar 03, 2025
Menospark: Addressing Weight Gain: Healthy Approaches
Feb 24, 2025
Menospark: Cholesterol Changes – What You Need to Know
Feb 17, 2025
MenoSpark: Managing High Blood Pressure in Peri-Menopause
Feb 10, 2025
MenoSpark: Heart Palpitations: When to Be Concerned
Feb 03, 2025
MenoSpark: Mood Swings - Emotional Well-being in Menopause
Jan 27, 2025
Introduction to MenoSpark!
Oct 22, 2024