The Midlife Feast

Menopause Joint Pain: Estrogen, Hormones & Food Myths

October 5, 2026·45 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Joint pain, stiffness and those tin man mornings are some of the most common symptoms of menopause, yet they don't get the same air time as hot flashes and mood swings. With World Menopause Day on October 18 focusing on chronic pain this year, I invited Robyn Kievit, NP, RD, CEDS, MSCP, the first dietitian to become a nurse practitioner, to help me unpack what is going on in our joints and muscles. We talk about why estrogen matters for muscles, joints and connective tissue, why the ups and ...

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