Ep. 237 - Dr. Lovely Shares a Personal Update

In this candid solo episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely steps away from the interview format to share a personal update with her listeners—and it's a conversation worth settling in for. She opens up about a recent week-long getaway with her "meno besties," a group of like-minded practitioners and friends, and reflects on how deeply nourishing female friendship has become in midlife. Karen Martel, host of The Hormone Solutions Podcast, reminded her during that time that crossing the 50 milestone brought a sense of confidence and "don't mess with me" attitude. That connection inspired her to share a story she told them: at 53, she's discovered what it feels like to be athletic for the first time through pickleball, a pursuit she's now devoted over a year to mastering. Dr. Fiona also marks a significant personal milestone—two years on a low-dose GLP-1 medication as part of her menopause medicine plan. She speaks honestly about her decades-long history of metabolic markers and how this journey has reversed them, reduced inflammation, and restored her ability to move without pain. She shares that she has just hired her first strength trainer, with a goal that will resonate with many: "Give me an ass. I don't want to break a hip." She also recounts a powerful exercise led by gerontologist Zora Benhamou, host of Hack my Age Podcast, in which she visualized and engaged with her 80-year-old self, challenging the cultural fear of aging. Finally, Dr. Fiona celebrates the upcoming graduation of her first cohort of menopause doula scholars and announces open enrollment for the next group. Tune in for inspiration, honesty, and a reminder that you don't have to navigate this transition alone. Thank you to our sponsors for this episode: If you're noticing fine lines, wrinkles, or sagging skin — thanks menopause —ugh, me too. Menopause can deplete your skin's collagen, speeding up aging. But here's the game-changer: Vitali Skincare has built its entire line on the power of GHK-Cu copper peptides — a proven ingredient that signals your skin's stem cells to produce new, healthy collagen. Head to vitaliskincare.com and use the code LOVELY at checkout for 20% off. Be sure to check out the Vita exosome serum for less saggy, dull skin. If vaginal dryness or discomfort is disrupting your day, Womaness's Melt For You inserts offer a gentle, deeply restorative way to find relief. Completely hormone-free and safe to use alongside HRT, these applicator-free suppositories use hyaluronic and lactic acids to naturally replenish moisture, stabilize hydration, and support your vaginal microbiome. Because supporting your body through menopause means feeling comfortable and confident in your own skin. Head to womaness.com and use code LOVELY for a special discount.  How to work with Dr. Lovely: We get many requests for this info, so here it is!  First off, thank you for listening to the NYMM podcast.  It's because of your support - listening and sharing the episodes and using our product links, we can continue to dispense this information.❤️ Thank you! 🙏🏼 Follow Dr. Lovely on IG and TikTok: @drfionalovely Follow the podcast on Facebook:  www.facebook.com/@notyourmothersmenopausepodcast Please sign up for our newsletter - Fiona's Friday Favourites!  This is where we make the first announcements, share course offerings, drop new episodes,  blog posts and the coveted 'Fiona's Favourites' column, etc.   drlovely.com  to sign up to the email list and get our 5 brain health tools for menopause guide! Finally, a humble request:  If you love the podcast, please leave us a review!  It helps more people find useful info for a challenging time: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/not-your-mothers-menopause-with-dr-fiona-lovely/id1097326296  Please scroll to the bottom of the page to leave a review.  Thank you!  💕🤗 Partnerships by Category3 Media Group