Jessica Migala
Menopause is a juicy topic—one with lots of nuances, some controversy, plenty of opinions, and fascinating science to boot. Naturally, it's rich territory for podcasts—a place to go deep and get intimate, with experts and audiences. To become better informed about the physical, emotional, and psychological effects of perimenopause and menopause, these are the podcasts we recommend. You’ll come away knowing more, and feeling a sense of community with millions of women who get exactly what you're going through.
Let's face it: For far too long, we've all been a bit too mum about menopause. Maybe your mom or grandmother never talked about it and suffered silently. It's certainly not covered in high school Sex Ed. So by the time, the hot flashes, night sweats, brain fog, and body changes show up, you may feel woefully out of your depth and all alone with your symptoms. Luckily, that's all changing. Today, the chatter about menopause is louder than ever. And we’re all ears.
With an influx of menopause podcasts, doctors, celebs, and influencers are getting real about the impact menopause has on women’s lives. As these podcasts grow in popularity, we can all (men, too!) benefit from their information, camaraderie, and real talk about how challenging—but also how liberating, enlightening, and empowering—this stage of life can be.
Searching for a new listen while you’re out on a walk, commuting, running errands, or cooking dinner? Read on for our list of the best menopause podcasts.
The Importance of Menopause Education and Support
Every day, 6,000 women reach menopause in the U.S. So, yeah, there are a lot of us out there. And we deserve not only support, but education so we feel as prepared as possible for all this life stage can bring, including:
- Menopause symptoms like hot flashes/night sweats, insomnia, weight gain, low libido, brain fog, and many more.
- Stress! For many of us, midlife is a stage when we’re doing all the things: raising kids, climbing in our careers, taking on additional caretaking roles, navigating marriage (and sometimes divorce), the list goes on. It all comes with additional stressors to navigate.
- The impact of age-related health conditions, such as osteopenia/osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, and cognitive problems that we want to do our best to prevent.
Ask yourself if you can relate to this: 83% of people in perimenopause or menopause report feeling stigma associated with their symptoms, according to a recent study in the Journal of Women’s Health. The same research revealed that an overwhelming majority of us want to talk about it because we know that people are experiencing the same symptoms we are. It makes sense, right? We could all use a little community on this journey.
Podcasting ticks many of the boxes women say they need by providing accessible information, sharing relatable struggles, and offering a supportive community. Check. Check. Check.
That said, there are too many podcasts out there to sift through when you're short on time and energy, so we did the hard work for you.
Criteria for Selecting Top Menopause-Friendly Podcasts
After reviewing tons of menopause-focused podcasts, we created our list of must-listen shows. We chose our favorites based on the following criteria:
- Expertise and credentials of hosts and guests
- Range and relevance of topics covered
- Listener engagement and community building
- Production quality and consistency
- Positive listener reviews and testimonials
Above all, these are podcasts we truly enjoy listening to. They leave us with nuggets of wisdom about dealing with menopause symptoms, remind us that we’re in this together, and sometimes just make us laugh, laugh, laugh. That’s something we need right now—and always.
Our Favorite Menopause-Friendly Podcasts
You Are Not Broken
Why we love it: We can’t get enough of Dr. Kelly Casperson—a urologist who specializes in educating women about their sex lives. She helms this whip-smart, popular podcast covering sexuality, hormones, and wellness in midlife. Her podcast has nearly 300 episodes in the archives to comb through and has logged more than 2 million downloads since she started it in 2020. And it’s easy to see why: Casperson is irreverent, funny, and really knows her stuff. If she’s not the leading expert on a topic, she brings on the guest who is, so you’re sure to get reliable, cutting-edge information.
Hello Menopause!
Why we love it: If you haven’t connected with host Stacy London since her days hosting “What Not to Wear,” here is a great place to find her—in all her compassionate and relatable glory. London has two seasons under her belt on this podcast which always reels in top-notch guests from menopause experts like Dr. Mary Claire Haver and Dr. Sharon Malone, experts in their field like sleep medicine pro Dr. Shelby Harris, and celebs like Carla Hall. You’ll leave with smart strategies for navigating common symptoms as well as an appreciation for midlife.
The Dr Louise Newson Podcast
Why we love it: This UK-based menopause physician hosts a popular weekly podcast that brings on experts from around the world to demystify all that is menopause. We tune in for her menopause myth-busting and we love when her guests candidly share their own personal stories (including menopause experts themselves, like the episode where Dr. Sumi Rampling talks about how hormones affect ADHD). With a library of nearly 300 episodes, there is so much to learn. Why are you getting migraines? How can you protect your heart? Should you go for testosterone treatment? And how can you deal with all these changes at work? Get answers to those questions and so much more from Dr. Newson and her guests.
How Midi Helps Women
Dr. Sophia OBGYN
Why we love it: An OB/GYN, Dr. Sophia Lubin is going through perimenopause herself, and she’s not afraid to talk about it. (Relatable moment alert: She didn’t initially realize what was going on—and she didn’t want to accept it.) As an expert in reproductive health, menopause, sexuality, HRT, she and her co-host Touseef Mirza talk about all of the above topics as well as others like developing a trusting relationship with care providers and leaning into shared decision making, why women may be reluctant to seek care, mental health for Black and brown women, and why tampons are often a taboo topic.
Dr. Streicher’s Inside Information: THE Menopause Podcast
Why we love it: As a medical advisor and educator for Midi, Dr. Lauren Streicher is one of our own, yes—as well as an OB/GYN, certified menopause practitioner, and the founding Medical Director of the Center for Sexual Medicine and Menopause at Northwestern Medicine. But those aren’t the only reasons you should tune into this podcast. Dr. Streicher always has well-informed and fascinating things to say on almost every topic related to menopause, and complements her encyclopedic knowledge by bringing on the best minds in women’s midlife health as her guests. Also, she’s flat out hilarious. Some of our favorite episodes include frank and thorough conversations about vaginal dryness, "Invisible Woman Syndrome" (a thing that many women say they experience post-50), and hair loss. Oh, and don’t miss her episode on managing menopause during cancer with Midi’s Chief Clinical Officer Dr. Mindy Goldman.
The Sweaty Pillow
Why we love it: More than a podcast, The Sweaty Pillow is also a community providing menopause support. Host Lara Smith calls on menopause doctors for advice, features fitness and health experts, brings in menopause advocates, chats with women about their menopause journeys, and more. Must-listen episodes include “Surviving the Menopocalypse with Amanda Thebe” (she really cuts through the menopause BS), Mary Claire Haver’s guest appearance, and Lara’s own journey with HRT.
Fempower Health
Why we love it: We’d all dream about sitting down for a one-on-one chat with the top menopause providers from around the world. The Perimenopause & Menopause Channel from Fempower Health makes you feel thisclose to doing just that. Get fired up about the state of menopausal care with women’s health expert Dr. Lisa Larkin, hear the details on how GLP-1 meds work for menopausal weight loss with obesity medicine specialist Dr. Angela Fitch, and have an a-ha moment (or several) when Dr. Streicher chats about hidden menopause symptoms. Episodes range in duration, but they’re often 30 or 40 minutes, so it’s easy to fit one into your day.
Hit Play Not Pause
Why we love it: Hosted by health and science journalist (and former Ironman triathlete!) Selene Yeager, this is a podcast all about rocking your way through menopause—but with a sporty twist! The show brings in cool experts—doctors, researchers, athletes, and coaches— who share their wisdom about how to keep training and competing through perimenopause and beyond. Instead of treating menopause like some kind of game-over moment, it's all about hitting "play" on this new, exciting chapter of life. It's basically your go-to pep talk for staying strong, active, and absolutely unstoppable! And yes, while it's focused on menopause, it's got this universal message about embracing change and staying powerful that's inspiring for anyone who loves being active.
Hot For Your Health
Why we love it: When it comes to all things that can affect your skeleton, orthopedic surgeon Dr. Vonda Wright is on it—from key information about muscular training, how menopause can affect your joints from head to toe, and the vital importance of bone-building at every age. Along with her guests, each episode breaks down the science in actionable, understandable ways. Her enthusiasm, passion, and energy is contagious.
Women’s Health by Heather Hirsch, MD
Why we love it: When it comes to finding your perfect podcast about menopause, this one belongs on the list. Dr. Heather Hirsch is a highly trained and respected menopause expert. Her weekly podcast is a must-listen as she breaks down the ins and outs of hormone therapy, living a healthy lifestyle that will keep you feeling your best, the future of menopause care, and more. A highly rated podcast, listeners say they leave feeling more confident about their menopause journey.
Benefits of Listening to Menopause Podcasts
Listening to menopause podcasts provides a host of perks, including access to up-to-date scientific information, expert advice, personal stories, practical tips for symptom management and lifestyle adjustment, and so much more.
If there’s a group of people who have perfected the art of sharing knowledge, community building, and support, it’s menopause podcasters. No one’s going to tell you that hot flashes are fun—but they sure as heck can have fun talking about them, commiserating, and surfacing solutions that work. Menopause can sometimes feel isolating, but it helps to have hosts that talk to you as if you’re a friend.
How to choose the right menopause podcast for you
Start with this list! You can tune into the most recent episodes or scroll the archives to find a topic you’re interested in. Pop in earbuds and take a 20-minute walk, listen on your commute, or fold a giant pile of laundry. Not loving the episode? Move on to another one or try a different podcaster. Podcast length may also factor into your choice, depending on how much time you have and your likelihood of returning to an unfinished episode.
Additional Resources for Menopause Support
Looking for more menopause support from reputable sources? Here’s where you can go:
- The Midi Health blog
- Online communities and forums like Reddit, which has channels dedicated to perimenopause and menopause
- Books and articles on menopause
- Professional organizations and support groups
- Mobile apps focused on menopause tracking and education
The Takeaway
- Menopause shouldn’t be a stage of life where you go in blind and figure it all out on your own.
- Midlife is a time of huge physical and emotional change due to the menopausal transition, and podcasts are great for learning about your hormones, health, mindset, and relationships.
- Podcasts can be a helpful source of education and advice, and menopause experts have a knack for serving it up in a fun, relatable way. Just as important, their conversations create a sense of community and shared experience for listeners.
- Still have more questions and ready to tackle your symptoms head on? Connect with a menopause specialist.
If you’re in perimenopause or menopause and want guidance from clinicians who specialize in women’s midlife health, book a virtual visit with Midi today.
Hormonal change is at the root of dozens of symptoms women experience in the years before and after their period stops.
Our trained menopause specialists can help you connect the dots to guide you towards safe, effective solutions.
Whether you need personalized guidance or a prescription routine to tackle symptoms—including vaginal dryness and irritation, brain fog, hot flashes, sleep trouble, mood swings, and weight gain—we’ve got you covered.
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