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S1 E40 Sep 02, 2026

Episode 40: “Why Can't I Drink Like I Used To? The Truth About Alcohol in Perimenopause”

One completely ordinary glass of wine. Then suddenly you’re awake at 3 a.m., your heart is racing, you’re hot, your sleep is wrecked, your stomach feels off—and the n...

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S1 E39 Aug 12, 2026

Episode 39: “The Pellet Factory Problem: Why One-Size-Fits-All Hormone Therapy Should Worry You”

Hormone pellets are everywhere—from social media ads to hormone clinics promising more energy, better libido, improved strength, and an easier way to manage menopause ...

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S1 E38 Jul 29, 2026

Episode 38: Brain Fog, ADHD, or Both? How Perimenopause Changes Your Brain

Is that brain fog… or something more? Dr. Jillian and Dr. Ade break down how to actually tell the difference between perimenopausal brain fog, adult ADHD, and the surp...

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S1 E37 Jul 15, 2026

Episode 37: "I Think I'm in Perimenopause — When Do I Start Progesterone?"

If you're in your late 30s or 40s, waking up at 3 a.m., and wondering why your anxiety is through the roof and your cycles are changing — this episode is for you. Dr. ...

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S1 E36 Jul 01, 2026

Episode 36: The Menopause Toolkit Every Woman Needs Before Her Next Doctor's Visit

What happens when a patient decides she deserves better? After experiencing years of frustrating symptoms and feeling dismissed by the healthcare system, Angela Jackso...

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S1 E35 Jun 17, 2026

Episode 35: Am I Crazy, or Is This Perimenopause?

Am I Crazy, or Is This Perimenopause? The Modern Midlife Collective Podcast Episode Overview Have you been told your labs are normal -- but you still don't feel like ...

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S1 E34 Jun 03, 2026

Episode 34: "I'm in Perimenopause — How Do I Know When It's Time to Start Estrogen?"

I’m in Perimenopause — How Do I Know When It’s Time to Start Estrogen? Episode Overview In this solo episode, Dr. Jillian Woodruff tackles one of the most common and ...

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S1 E33 May 20, 2026

Episode 33: Why Your Doctor Says You're Fine — And Why You're Not" The Complete Protocol for Midlife Fatigue (Part 3)

You have been exhausted. You went to the doctor. Your labs came back normal. And somehow that made it worse — because now you have no explanation, no answers, and a qu...

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S1 E32 May 06, 2026

Episode 32: Still Exhausted? It’s Not Just Hormones, Stress, or Sleep (Part 2)

You fixed your sleep. You tried the supplements. Your labs are “normal.” So why are you still exhausted? In Part 2 of our fatigue deep dive, Dr. Jillian and Dr. Ade u...

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S1 E31 Apr 22, 2026

Episode 31: Why Am I So Tired All the Time? (It’s Not What You Think)

Do you feel exhausted all the time—even after sleeping? Like your energy just isn’t the same anymore… and no one can explain why? In this episode of The Modern Midli...

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S1 E30 Apr 08, 2026

Episode 30: Why Women Live Longer—But Age Worse (And What to Do About It)

Women live longer than men—but often spend more years in poor health. So what’s missing? In this episode of The Modern Midlife Collective, Dr. Jillian Woodruff and Dr....

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S1 E29 Mar 25, 2026

Episode 29: GLP-1s and Hormones: What Your Doctor Isn’t Telling You About Taking Both

If you're in midlife and taking a GLP-1 medication like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound—and you're also on hormone replacement therapy (HRT)—this is a conversat...

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S1 E28 Mar 11, 2026

Episode 28 — Why You’re Bloated in Midlife: Gut Health, Estrogen & Metabolism Explained

If you’ve started feeling bloated, heavy, or uncomfortable after meals—even though you’re eating the same way you always have—you’re not imagining it. In this episode...

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S1 E27 Feb 25, 2026

Episode 27 - Stop Telling Women to Just Lose Weight: What’s Really Driving Midlife Weight Gain

“Just lose weight.” How many women have heard that — without anyone asking why the weight is there? In this powerful episode of The Modern Midlife Collective, Dr. Jill...

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S1 E26 Feb 11, 2026

Episode 26 - Why Am I Being Asked to Pay More for Healthcare—Even With Insurance? (Part 2)

If you already pay for health insurance, why are you being asked to pay more for care? In Part 2 of this two-part conversation, Dr. Jill and Dr. Ade explain why cash-p...

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S1 E25 Jan 28, 2026

Episode 25 - Who Really Pays for Healthcare? Insurance, Cash, and the Cost of Caring for Women in Midlife | Part 1

If you’ve ever left a doctor’s appointment feeling rushed, unheard, or still confused—this episode explains why. In Part 1 of this two-part series, Dr. Jill and Dr. A...

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S1 E24 Jan 14, 2026

Episode 24 - Midlife Musings: When Everything Is “Normal” but You Are Not Fine

What happens when everything is “normal” on paper—but you don’t feel normal at all? In this solo episode, Dr. Jillian Woodruff reflects on what she sees every day in ...

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S1 E23 Dec 31, 2025

#23 - Brain Fog After 40: Why You Can’t Think Clearly and What Actually Helps

Brain Fog After 40: The Hormone, Sleep, and Stress Connection No One Explains If you’ve started forgetting words, losing your train of thought, or feeling mentally sl...

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S1 E22 Dec 17, 2025

#22- Tired but Wired After 40 Why Stress Hits Differently in Midlife (and What Actually Helps)

Feeling exhausted but unable to shut your brain off at night? Waking up tired, crashing in the afternoon, and feeling constantly on edge—even though you’re taking care...

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S1 E21 Dec 03, 2025

#21 - Peeing Constantly? Pain with Sex? ‘BV’ That Won’t Go Away? Here’s How to Fix It Fast.

🎙️ Episode 21: Peeing Constantly? Pain with Sex? ‘BV’ That Won’t Go Away? Here’s How to Fix It Fast. If you’ve been peeing constantly, dealing with dryness or burning...