If you've spent any time on Instagram or TikTok lately, you've seen it. Peptide therapy. Everywhere. Promising weight loss, energy, anti-aging, and yes — menopause symptom relief. The before-and-after photos are compelling. The promises are bold. The packaging is pretty. And the price tags are steep.

But here's what's missing from most of those posts: the science, the safety, and the truth about what's actually regulated, what's actually studied, and what's actually being sold to you in a vial from a compounding pharmacy you've never heard of. And in some cases, from your own licensed practitioner.

Menopausal women are navigating in the dark. Being dismissed by their doctors. Feeling unheard. And turning to anything that promises relief.

On this episode with Dr. Catherine Johnson, we cut through the noise and give you the straight answers you deserve.

Dr. Johnson is Board-Certified in both Obesity Medicine and Emergency Medicine, and the Founder and Medical Director of Precision Medical Care, a private concierge practice she launched in 2018. She trained at Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine, completed her residency at the University of Chicago, and spent nearly two decades there as an Associate Professor. She holds advanced certifications from the Menopause Society and the Institute for Functional Medicine, with fellowship training in Precision Medicine.

This episode is for real women. In midlife and beyond. Those who are done being misled and ready for real answers.

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By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice or to make any lifestyle changes to treat any medical condition in yourself or others. Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. This entire disclaimer also applies to any of my podcast guests.

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If you’re a Chicago-area midlife woman, check out the Chicago Menopause Collective, a nonprofit dedicated to navigating menopause locally with experts:

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Heart disease is the number one killer of women. Not breast cancer. Heart disease. And the treatment guidelines just changed. The 2026 Dyslipidemia Guidelines are rewriting, assessing, and treating cardiovascular risk, with updates that are especially relevant for women in midlife and beyond.

I have one of the most respected lipidologists in the country, Dr. Tom Dayspring, here to break it all down in plain English. With so much misinformation on social media from undereducated clinicians to influencers and statin haters, it's up to you to educate yourself through trusted sources.

Dr. Dayspring is one of the most sought-after lipidologists and cardiovascular educators in the country and is a Fellow of both the American College of Physicians and the National Lipid Association, board-certified in internal medicine and clinical lipidology, and has delivered over 4,000 lectures across all 50 states on lipids, cardiovascular disease, vascular biology, and women's heart health. He has served as Chief Academic Advisor for major cardiovascular laboratories, authored lipid textbook chapters, and received the National Lipid Association's President’s Award and their Clinician Educator Award — two of the highest honors in his field. He is a Gold Heart Member of the American Heart Association and a Social Media Ambassador for both the European Atherosclerosis Society and the National Lipid Association. Over 34,000 people follow his educational content on X at @DrLipid, and after this episode, you will understand exactly why.

Medical Disclaimer: By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice or to make any lifestyle changes to treat any medical condition in yourself or others. Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. This entire disclaimer also applies to any of my guests on my podcast.

Stay connected with JFW:

Watch on the YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jillfooswellness/videos

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Grab discounts on wellness products: https://www.jillfooswellness.com/health-products

Enjoy 20% savings and free shipping at Fullscript for your favorite supplements by leading brands: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/jillfooswellness

Subscribe to the JFW newsletter at www.jillfooswellness.com and receive your FREE Guide on How To Create Your Menopause Health Equation Ebook.

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If you’re a Chicago-area midlife woman, check out the Chicago Menopause Collective, a nonprofit dedicated to navigating menopause locally with experts: https://chicagomenopausecollective.org

At some point in midlife, many women quietly ask, “Who am I now?” I remember facing that question myself at 48, newly separated and adjusting to a home that was suddenly much quieter. It can feel disorienting when your body is changing, your roles are shifting, and the old rules no longer seem to apply, yet the world still expects you to carry on as usual.

In this episode, we explore authenticity in midlife and what it really means to become more yourself, not less, through perimenopause and beyond.

I’m joined by Dr. Gail Saltz, MD, a psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, to unpack the cultural narratives women have absorbed about aging, beauty, relevance, and identity. We discuss why this stage can feel unsettling and how to move through it with clarity, self-respect, and even joy.

Dr. Gail Saltz is best known for her work as a relationship, family, emotional well-being, and mental health contributor in the media, where she is a go-to expert for commentary on the mental health aspects of current/breaking issues and news. She is a bestselling author of numerous books, including “The Power of Different: The Link Between Disorder and Genius,” and serves as a Medical Expert for the Physicians for Human Rights. Dr. Saltz is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the NY Presbyterian Hospital Weill-Cornell School of Medicine, a psychoanalyst with the New York Psychoanalytic Institute, has a private practice in Manhattan, and hosts the "How Can I Help?" podcast.

Medical Disclaimer:

By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice or to make any lifestyle changes to treat any medical condition in yourself or others. Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. This entire disclaimer also applies to any of my guests on my podcast.

Find Dr. Saltz:

Website: https://drgailsaltz.com/

IG: @drgailsaltz

FB: @GailSaltzMD

Podcast: https://drgailsaltz.com/how-can-i-help-podcast/

Stay connected with JFW:

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Grab discounts on wellness products: https://www.jillfooswellness.com/health-products

Enjoy 20% savings and free shipping at Fullscript for your favorite supplements by leading brands:

https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/jillfooswellness

Subscribe to the JFW newsletter at www.jillfooswellness.com and receive your FREE Guide on How To Create Your Menopause Health Equation Ebook.

Schedule your complimentary 30-minute Zoom consultation here:

https://calendly.com/jillfooswellness/30-minute-zoom-consultations

Join April's Group Health Coaching cohort here:

https://www.jillfooswellness.com/group-coaching

If you’re a Chicago-area midlife woman, check out the Chicago Menopause Collective, a nonprofit dedicated to navigating menopause locally with experts:

https://chicagomenopausecollective.org