The podcast
Menopause Rescue
A midlife revolution, one episode at a time
Menopause can be the start of the healthiest chapter of your life, if you have the right information. Each episode, Dr. Watson walks you through the research and offers practical solutions and provides insights you can bring back to your health care team.
Recent episodes
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Our most popular episodes, and a few recent favorites.
Most popular
Recent favorites
Episode 26
A Functional Approach to Hair Loss, with Kate Willis
The different types of hair loss and how to heal from it.
Episode 24
An Honest Conversation About GLP Medications
The transformative power of GLP-1 medications, and the pitfalls to avoid.
Episode guides and downloads
Worksheets, checklists, and reading we mention on the show, listed by episode.
Episode 1
Episode 2
Episode 66
Why we started the show
Women can spend more than a decade with symptoms around the menopause transition, while just over 10% of women’s healthcare professionals feel comfortable treating menopause. The conversation has grown well beyond hot flashes and night sweats to include bone, brain, mood, and heart health. Into that gap has stepped a marketplace of influencers selling one-size-fits-all answers that may not be medically appropriate.
You deserve a guide. Your host, Dr. Polly Watson and featured guest Kate Willis, FNP, IFMCP, MSCP are women’s hormone specialists trained in conventional, functional, and sexual medicine. Each episode takes you behind the scenes on low libido, weight gain, mood changes, brain fog, hot flashes, insomnia, sexual pain, and more, so you can decide what is relevant for you. Women in their 40s and 50s know themselves, know their values, and know how to set boundaries. This is the moment to take up some space and step into the transition with strength.
Your host
Recurring guest
Dr. Polly Watson
MD, FACOG, MSCP, IFMCP
A board certified gynecologist with 20 years of experience and a focus on menopausal medicine and sexual health. Her mission is to help midlife women reframe their understanding of aging and use the menopause transition as a catalyst for optimal health.
Kate Willis
FNP, IFMCP, MSCP
A nurse practitioner at Hormone Wellness MD and a regular voice on the show, co-hosting episodes on everything from hair loss to what she uses at home. Kate has spent more than 16 years in women’s health, including gynecologic oncology and sexual wellness, and is certified through the Institute for Functional Medicine.
Like what you hear?
If the show sounds like the kind of care you have been looking for, watch our short “Are We a Good Fit?” class or book a Discovery Call with Kate Willis, FNP, IFMCP, MSCP.
Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine. No doctor-patient relationship is formed and any information you get from this podcast is considered educational only. You should make medical decisions with your healthcare provider. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Listeners should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition, and they should seek assistance from their healthcare professionals.