MenopauseWize: Navigating Through Menopause with Knowledge and Wisdom
Sukhpreet Patel, MD(ObGyn, India), MPH, HCA-RHC™ HCA-RHNC™ (Canada)
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MenopauseWize is a health-education podcast that guides listeners through perimenopause and menopause using evidence-based information. Hosted by Sukhpreet Patel, an obstetrician-gynecologist with public health training, it covers symptom management, lifestyle strategies, hormonal changes and menopausal hormone therapy (MHT). Episodes are aimed at both healthcare providers who want current research-based practices and women navigating their own menopause journey. The goal is to help listeners make informed decisions and thrive at every stage of the transition.
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Sexual Health Beyond Hormones: When the Mind Is Part of the Treatment with Dr. Lori Brotto 12.09.2026 48minHave something to share? Send us a text! In this episode of the MenopauseWize podcast, we sit down with Dr. Lori Brotto, a psychologist, researcher, and internationally recognized expert in women’s sexual health, to explore an important but often overlooked part of sexual healthcare: the mind. When women experience changes in desire, arousal, pleasure, or sexual satisfaction, the conversation often focuses on hormones, medications, and physical causes. While these are important pieces of the... -
Is Bioidentical Best? Navigating Hormone Therapy Choices in Midlife with Dr Lauren Streicher 01.08.2026 47minHave something to share? Send us a text! The words bioidentical, natural, synthetic, and compounded are everywhere in menopause care. They're often used interchangeably, marketed as though they mean the same thing, and can leave women wondering which hormones are truly the safest and most effective. In this episode of the MenopauseWize podcast, Dr. Sukhpreet Patel is joined by renowned menopause expert Dr. Lauren Streicher to separate marketing from evidence and help women make informed deci... -
Taking GLP-1s? Don't Forget Your Bones with Dr. Susan Brian 18.07.2026 50minHave something to share? Send us a text! Taking GLP-1s? Don't Forget Your Bones GLP-1 medications have transformed the treatment of obesity and are helping millions of people lose weight and improve their metabolic health. But as these medications become increasingly common, an important question is receiving far less attention: what happens to our bones during weight loss? In this episode of the MenopauseWize podcast, Dr. Sukhpreet Patel is joined by Dr. Susan Brian, a board-certified endoc... -
GLP-1s: Everything You Need to Know to Get Started with Dr Michelle Gordon 04.07.2026 47minHave something to share? Send us a text! GLP-1 medications have rapidly transformed the treatment of obesity, but they have also generated an enormous amount of confusion. Are they simply another weight loss drug? Who are they really for? How do they work? And do they have a role for women navigating perimenopause and menopause? In this episode of the MenopauseWize podcast, Dr. Sukhpreet Patel is joined by Dr. Michelle Gordon, a board-certified physician in obesity medicine, lifestyle medici... -
Dense Breasts and the Diagnostic Gap: What Every Woman Deserves to Know with Dr. Paula Gordon 16.05.2026 58minHave something to share? Send us a text! Did you know that almost half of all women have dense breasts, and most have no idea what that means for their health? In this episode of the MenopauseWize Podcast, Dr. Sukhpreet Patel sits down with Dr. Paula Gordon, a pioneering breast radiologist and Clinical Professor at the University of British Columbia, to unpack one of the most underappreciated gaps in women's healthcare. Dr. Gordon was among the first researchers to show that ultrasound could... -
Sexual Health, Midlife and South Asian Women: Breaking the Silence with Dr. Sadaf Lodhi 04.04.2026 47minHave something to share? Send us a text! Sexual Health, Midlife and South Asian Women: Breaking the Silence In this episode of the MenopauseWize Podcast, Dr. Sukhpreet Patel is joined by Dr. Sadaf Lodhi. Dr Lodhi is a board-certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist who has been practicing in New York for over 20 years. Dr. Lodhi’s work is centered around empowering and educating women, with a special focus on sexual health, menopausal care, and intimacy coaching. She currently runs a concierg... -
Hormone Therapy After Breast Cancer: What Does the Evidence Say with Dr. Corinne Menn 07.03.2026 54minHave something to share? Send us a text! Episode 27: Hormone Therapy After Breast Cancer: What Does the Evidence Say? In Episode 27 of the MenopauseWize Podcast, Dr. Sukhpreet Patel is joined by Dr. Corinne Menn, a board-certified OB-GYN, Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, and a 24-year breast cancer survivor, to explore one of the most complex and emotionally charged topics in menopause care: hormone therapy after breast cancer. For many women, surviving breast cancer is only part of... -
Hormone Therapy and Menopause: Clarifying the Confusion with Dr. Louise Newson 13.02.2026 42minHave something to share? Send us a text! In this powerful episode of the MenopauseWize podcast, we’re joined by one of the most influential voices in the menopause space—Dr. Louise Newson. Based in the UK, Dr. Newson is a physician, women's hormone specialist, and a member of the UK Government’s Menopause Taskforce. She is widely credited with revolutionizing the conversation around hormone health, challenging outdated narratives, and helping women reclaim informed choice through education a... -
Hormone Therapy and Bone Health: Is Prevention Better than Treatment with Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein 12.02.2026 33minHave something to share? Send us a text! In this episode of the MenopauseWize Podcast, Dr. Sukhpreet Patel is joined by Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein, orthopaedic surgeon, sports medicine specialist, Associate Professor at Duke University School of Medicine, and author of The Complete Bone and Joint Health Plan, for an in-depth conversation on bone health during menopause. Bone loss begins silently — often years before a diagnosis of osteopenia or osteoporosis is made. Many women only discover an is... -
Diagnosing Perimenopause: Practical Clarity in a Foggy Transition with Dr. Suzanne Gilber-Lenz 27.12.2025 33minHave something to share? Send us a text! Diagnosing Perimenopause: Practical Clarity in a Foggy Transition In this episode of the MenopauseWize Podcast, Dr. Sukhpreet Patel is joined by Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz, a renowned OB-GYN, menopause expert, and advocate for women’s midlife health, to unpack one of the most overlooked and misunderstood stages of a woman’s life: perimenopause. Despite affecting millions of women, perimenopause is still frequently missed, misdiagnosed, or dismissed. Man... -
Change in the FDA Black Box Warning: What Does it Mean for Women and Their Providers 22.11.2025 25minHave something to share? Send us a text! In this episode of the MenopauseWize Podcast, Dr. Sukhpreet Patel sits down with Dr. Shafeena Premji, a nationally recognized menopause expert and founder of multiple women-centered clinics in Calgary, including the upcoming Milestone Menopause Centre of Southern Alberta. Known for her ability to translate evidence into compassionate, accessible care, Dr. Premji helps us unpack one of the biggest regulatory shifts in women’s health in years: the FDA’s... -
Brain Fog Demystified — Hormones, Memory, and Midlife Clarity with Dr. Alison Shea 01.11.2025 31minHave something to share? Send us a text! Episode 23: Brain Fog Demystified — Hormones, Memory, and Midlife Clarity In Episode 23 of the MenopauseWize podcast, we sit down with Dr. Alison Shea to demystify one of the most talked-about — and misunderstood — symptoms of menopause: brain fog. Dr. Shea is an Associate Professor in the Departments of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Psychiatry at McMaster University. She completed her fellowship in Menopause and Reproductive Mental Health, an... -
Building Habits that Last Beyond Midlife with Parul Sheth 06.10.2025 49minHave something to share? Send us a text! In this episode of the MenopauseWize Podcast, Dr. Sukhpreet Patel speaks with Parul Sheth, a Habit Coach, about how small, consistent steps can create lasting lifestyle transformations — especially in midlife. An architect turned endurance athlete, Parul shares how a simple habit of running changed the trajectory of her life — from the way she thought, worked, and parented, to how she now helps others design sustainable wellness routines. Together, we... -
Creatine Supplementation for Women: Reaching Beyond Muscles with Dr. Darren Candow 30.08.2025 34minHave something to share? Send us a text! Episode 22: Creatine Supplementation for Women – Reaching Beyond Muscles with Dr. Darren Candow In Episode 22 of the MenopauseWize podcast, we explore the science and surprising benefits of creatine for women in midlife and beyond. Joining us is Dr. Darren Candow, Professor and Director of the Aging Muscle and Bone Health Laboratory at the University of Regina. With an internationally recognized research program and more than 125 peer-reviewed publica... -
Better Sex at Menopause: Understanding Arousal, Desire and Mindfulness with Dr. Lori Brotto 27.07.2025 46minHave something to share? Send us a text! In this episode of the MenopauseWize podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Lori Brotto—internationally recognized expert in sexual health, Canada Research Chair in Women’s Sexual Health, and author of Better Sex Through Mindfulness. Together, we explore one of the most common and least talked about concerns of midlife women: how sex changes during perimenopause and menopause—and how it can get better. From understanding why desire may feel different to explori... -
Lifting Weights and Menopause: Strength, Muscle and the Midlife Shift with Dr. Stuart Phillips 23.06.2025 49minHave something to share? Send us a text! In Episode 19 of the MenopauseWize podcast, we’re tackling one of the most powerful tools in midlife health: resistance training and its role at menopause and midlife. Joining us is Dr. Stuart Phillips, a distinguished university professor in the Department of Kinesiology and a member of the School of Medicine at McMaster University. He holds a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Skeletal Muscle Health and his work centres around the interaction of exerci... -
Menopause & Diabetes: Prevention, Clarity, and Action with Dr. Roshani Sanghani 07.06.2025 54minHave something to share? Send us a text! In Episode 18 of the MenopauseWize podcast, we explore a critical yet often overlooked topic - the intersection of menopause and diabetes. Joining us is the insightful and empowering Dr. Roshani Sanghani, an American Board-Certified Endocrinologist and the Author of Turn Around Diabetes. Dr. Sanghani has also been a Certified Diabetes Educator and Trainer. With years of experience helping individuals reverse and prevent metabolic disease, Dr. Sanghani... -
Beyond Bladder Leaks – The Pelvic Floor and Menopause with Rama Swami 09.05.2025 1t 5minHave something to share? Send us a text! In Episode 16 of the MenopauseWize podcast, we shine a light on an essential but often overlooked part of women’s health: the pelvic floor—and how it changes during perimenopause and menopause. We’re joined by Rama Swami, a highly respected Pelvic Health Physiotherapist who began her career in India and now practices in Calgary, Canada. After completing her postgraduate training from the All India Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Ram... -
Protein & Menopause: What Every Woman Needs to Know 20.04.2025 59minHave something to share? Send us a text! Episode 15: Protein and Menopause – What Every Woman Should Know In Episode 15 of the MenopauseWize podcast, we dive into a topic that is often overlooked but absolutely essential—protein and its critical role during perimenopause and menopause. We’re joined by Shwetha Bhatia, a Board-Certified Dietitian recognized by the Indian Dietetic Association, with nearly two decades of clinical experience. She is the founder of Mind Your Fitness, known for her... -
Sleeping Better During Perimenopause and Beyond with Dr. Heidi Lescanec 31.03.2025 46minHave something to share? Send us a text! Welcome to Episode 14 of the MenopauseWize podcast, where we discuss Sleeping Better During Perimenopause and Beyond with Dr. Heidi Lescanec. Dr. Lescanec has been a licensed naturopathic doctor for over 20 years with a background in anthropology and the healthy cooking field for over 30 years. Her goal is to empower women in the menopause transition not only with medicine to transform their physical health but also with knowledge + tools to make posi...
