{"podcast":{"title":"Everyday Wellness: Midlife Hormones, Menopause, and Science for Women 35+","slug":"everyday-wellness-midlife-hormones-menopause-and-science-for-women-35-72097","podcast_index_feed_id":72097,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/CTH5015378255","website_url":"https://cynthiathurlow.com/podcast","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/1d7d0888-c5c2-11eb-9609-eb0ddaa88f9d/image/e47b0ba3f061eba8ffa079c1196fdd6e.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Cynthia Thurlow","episode_count":734,"summary":"Looking for the latest strategies for dealing with menopause, hormones and midlife health issues? You're in the right place! Cynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner, host of the Everyday Wellness podcast, author and international speaker, with over 15 million views for her second TEDx talk (Intermittent Fasting: Transformational Technique). With over 25 years experience in health and wellness, Cynthia is a globally recognized expert in perimenopause/menopause and intermittent fasting, and has been featured on ABC, FOX5, KTLA, CW, Medium, Entrepreneur, and The Megyn Kelly Show. Her mission is to help empower women to live their most optimal lives in perimenopause and beyond.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-19T06:19:30.350033+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/everyday-wellness-midlife-hormones-menopause-and-science-for-women-35-72097"},"episode":{"title":"Ep. 620 Menopause, Hormones, and the Body’s Terrain with Dr. Sharon Stills | Menopause, Perimenopause, Lymphatic Health","slug":"ep-620-menopause-hormones-and-the-body-s-terrain-with-dr-sharon-stills-menopause-perimenopause-lymphatic-health","published_at":"2026-07-18T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/everyday-wellness-midlife-hormones-menopause-and-science-for-women-35-72097/ep-620-menopause-hormones-and-the-body-s-terrain-with-dr-sharon-stills-menopause-perimenopause-lymphatic-health","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/everyday-wellness-midlife-hormones-menopause-and-science-for-women-35-72097","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/CTH5544790291.mp3","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/CTH5544790291.mp3","summary":"I am honored to connect with Dr. Sharon Stills today. She is a graduate of naturopathic medical school with extensive training in European biological medicine, bioidentical hormone replacement, and anti-aging therapies. In our conversation today, we explore terrain-based medicine and strategies to support women in perimenopause and beyond. We talk extensively about gut health, the estroblome, the microbiome, how European biological medicine views these as terrain, disruptive factors, and why they matter for women in midlife. We also examine the influence of the lymphatic system and how castor oil packs support it, bioidentical hormones as a lifelong tool rather than a temporary fix, and why menopause is a sacred second act in women's lives. Dr. Stills is thoughtful, insightful, and grounded, and I know you will enjoy this conversation with her as much as I did recording it. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: How European biological medicine emphasizes the extracellular matrix (terrain) rather than focusing only on individual cells or mitochondria How declining hormones during menopause often expose longstanding yet previously hidden aspects of women’s health Dr. Stills shares what she did to prepare herself for menopause in the preceding years  Dr. Stills encourages women to create meaningful challenges or experiences to mark their major life transitions How limiting beliefs about aging can influence how you experience midlife and beyond Factors that could influence the health of your terrain How supplements can play an important role, but work best alongside lifestyle habits, mindfulness, and supporting your body's natural healing processes Why Dr. Stills considers the lymphatic system an overlooked contributor to hormone balance, and some practical ways to support…","meta_description":"I am honored to connect with Dr. Sharon Stills today. 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