Today we’re diving into perimenopause and menopause. We'll talk about symptoms and diagnosis, age at which it starts, discrimination women often face, support women need, how exercise and sleep help and how hormone therapy may help. We are so excited for today’s guest: Miranda Zuhlke, a certified Physician Assistant and menopause specialist with the North American Menopause Society. She supports women through hormone therapy, reproductive wellness, and the major health shifts that come with menopause and perimenopauseWe know menopause isn’t always an easy topic—but that’s exactly why we wanted to have this conversation. If you’re going through it, about to, or supporting someone who is, we hope this episode left you feeling informed, validated, and a little less alone. You can always find us at chocolateandspicetalk.com—we’ve got blog posts, episode notes, behind-the-scenes stories, and more. And if you’ve got thoughts, experiences, or questions you want to share, drop us an email at hello@chocolateandspicetalk.com or send us a message on Instagram @chocolateandspicetalk. We truly love hearing from you.Books, and more resources on menopause and perimenopause:Estrogen Matters: Avrum Bluming and Carol TavrisThe New Menopause: Mary Claire Haver, MDThe Hormone Cure: Sara Gottfried, MDPodcasts: You are not Broken: Kelly Casperson, MDWomen’s Health: Heather Hirsch, MD

We're diving into one of the most personal, often polarizing questions in parenting: Do you want a second child? we both have one child each. But we’ve landed in very different places about whether we wanted another. We talk openly about what influenced those choices: our upbringing, secondary infertility, our capacity, our mental load, the cultural pressure we feel as brown women, and how much of this comes from what we were taught growing up vs. what we truly want now.No right answers here—just honest stories and maybe some solidarity if you're navigating this too.Get more info and details on our website: https://chocolateandspicetalk.com/

Pets are amazing. Having a dog or any pet is a huge gift. Today, we're talking about how getting a rescue dog changed our lives. We cover not only the advantages of having a dog, but also the process of getting one. Especially, if you've never had a pet before, this episode gives tips on navigating the journey of getting one.

Rescue or shelter pets are particularly vulnerable and need so much of our love and help. We talk about that process of dog adoption, and what to keep in mind before adopting a dog. More details and behind-the-scenes are in our website https://chocolateandspicetalk.com/ #dog #rescuedog #adoptdontshop #doglife #adoptdog