The Modern Midlife Collective

By Dr. Ade Akindipe, DNP, MBA, APRN, FNP-C and Dr. Jillian Woodruff, MD, FACOG, NCMP

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Episodes: 41

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Welcome to The Modern Midlife Collective—where midlife isn’t a crisis, it’s a rebirth. Hosted by Dr. Ade Akindipe, DNP, and Dr. Jillian Woodruff, MD, this is the podcast for women ready to unapologetically own their power, thrive through the ups and downs of hormones, weight, and self-care, and show the world that thriving at 40 and beyond isn’t just possible—it’s your birthright. Biweekly, we bring you science-backed insights on hormones, menopause, longevity, and sexual health—real tools to empower women in midlife and beyond. With a fearless blend of functional medicine, real-life wisdom, and no-nonsense empowerment, we’re here to challenge the norms, break through the barriers, and help you step into a life of vitality, confidence, and unstoppable strength. Ready to rise? Let’s do this.

Episode Date
Episode 41: The Estrogen Lie, Revisited
Sep 16, 2026
Episode 40: “Why Can't I Drink Like I Used To? The Truth About Alcohol in Perimenopause”
Sep 02, 2026
Episode 39: “The Pellet Factory Problem: Why One-Size-Fits-All Hormone Therapy Should Worry You”
Aug 12, 2026
Episode 38: Brain Fog, ADHD, or Both? How Perimenopause Changes Your Brain
Jul 29, 2026
Episode 37: "I Think I'm in Perimenopause — When Do I Start Progesterone?"
Jul 15, 2026
Episode 36: The Menopause Toolkit Every Woman Needs Before Her Next Doctor's Visit
Jul 01, 2026
Episode 35: Am I Crazy, or Is This Perimenopause?
Jun 17, 2026
Episode 34: "I'm in Perimenopause — How Do I Know When It's Time to Start Estrogen?"
Jun 03, 2026
Episode 33: Why Your Doctor Says You're Fine — And Why You're Not" The Complete Protocol for Midlife Fatigue (Part 3)
May 20, 2026
Episode 32: Still Exhausted? It’s Not Just Hormones, Stress, or Sleep (Part 2)
May 06, 2026
Episode 31: Why Am I So Tired All the Time? (It’s Not What You Think)
Apr 22, 2026
Episode 30: Why Women Live Longer—But Age Worse (And What to Do About It)
Apr 08, 2026
Episode 29: GLP-1s and Hormones: What Your Doctor Isn’t Telling You About Taking Both
Mar 25, 2026
Episode 28 — Why You’re Bloated in Midlife: Gut Health, Estrogen & Metabolism Explained
Mar 11, 2026
Episode 27 - Stop Telling Women to Just Lose Weight: What’s Really Driving Midlife Weight Gain
Feb 25, 2026
Episode 26 - Why Am I Being Asked to Pay More for Healthcare—Even With Insurance? (Part 2)
Feb 11, 2026
Episode 25 - Who Really Pays for Healthcare? Insurance, Cash, and the Cost of Caring for Women in Midlife | Part 1
Jan 28, 2026
Episode 24 - Midlife Musings: When Everything Is “Normal” but You Are Not Fine
Jan 14, 2026
#23 - Brain Fog After 40: Why You Can’t Think Clearly and What Actually Helps
Dec 31, 2025
#22- Tired but Wired After 40 Why Stress Hits Differently in Midlife (and What Actually Helps)
Dec 17, 2025
#21 - Peeing Constantly? Pain with Sex? ‘BV’ That Won’t Go Away? Here’s How to Fix It Fast.
Dec 03, 2025
#20 - The Estrogen Lie: What the FDA Finally Admitted After 20 Years
Nov 19, 2025
#19 - Why You Wake Up at 3 AM
Nov 05, 2025
#18 - Everything They Didn’t Tell You About Perimenopause (But Your Body Is Trying to Show)
Oct 22, 2025
#17 - Progesterone Intolerance: When the Calming Hormone Turns to Chaos
Oct 08, 2025
#16 - Midlife Myth to Modern Medicine: I Don’t Need Progesterone Because I Don’t Have a Uterus
Sep 24, 2025
#15 - From Tired to Thriving: How to Actually Boost Energy in Your 40s & 50s
Sep 10, 2025
#14 - Food, Fads & Female Hormones: What Actually Nourishes Midlife Health | Part 2
Aug 27, 2025
#13 - Food, Fads & Female Hormones: What Actually Nourishes Midlife Health | Part 1
Aug 13, 2025
#12 - Midlife Myth to Modern Medicine: Testosterone is Only for Men
Jul 30, 2025
#11 - Let’s Talk About Libido, Sis: Intimacy, Hormones & Owning Your Sexual Wellness
Jul 16, 2025
#10 - The Ozempic Era: GLP-1s, Weight Loss Hype & What You Need to Know
Jul 02, 2025
#9 - Glow Up: Aesthetic Medicine & Aging Well & Loving the Woman in the Mirror
Jun 18, 2025
#8 - Taiwan Longevity Secrets: What We Learned About Living Longer (and Better)
Jun 11, 2025
#7 - The Myth of Having It All: Real Talk on Balance, Burnout & Boundaries
Jun 04, 2025
#6 - Beyond Weight Gain: Why Your Metabolism Changed—and How to Fix It
May 28, 2025
#5 - Midlife Myth vs. Modern Medicine: Heavy Periods Are Just Part of the Process
May 21, 2025
#4 - Menopause Myths Debunked_ What Your Doctor Didn’t Tell You (But We Will) | Part 2
May 14, 2025
#3 - Menopause Myths Debunked_ What Your Doctor Didn’t Tell You (But We Will) | Part 1
May 07, 2025
#2 - What Menopause Really Is (and Why You Need to Know Now)
May 07, 2025
Welcome to The Modern Midlife Collective: Real Talk, Real Medicine, Real Women
May 06, 2025