#438: You’re NOT Going Crazy: Understanding What’s Going On In Your Body In Your Late 30s - 50s With Andrea Donsky

Today, I’m joined by Andrea Donsky, a powerhouse nutritionist, menopause advocate, and author of the groundbreaking new book Nourishing Menopause. In our conversation, Andrea opens up about her deeply personal journey—how experiencing her first hot flash as a nutrition expert pushed her into years of curiosity, research, and ultimately, a mission to reimagine menopause as both a challenge and an opportunity. Episode Timestamps: Welcome, show intro, and purpose ... 00:00:00 Lack of menopause awareness and connecting symptoms ... 00:07:02 Mainstream vs. holistic menopause approaches ... 00:09:09 Surveying thousands of women and symptom discovery ... 00:11:16 Validating unusual menopause symptoms ... 00:13:41 Impact on relationships and the workplace ... 00:21:04 Early onset, variability, and importance of hormonal testing ... 00:25:32 Key takeaways: you’re not alone, support exists ... 00:28:16 Ovarian aging and overall health ... 00:29:47 Shifts in women’s health research ... 00:32:11 Designing impactful, diverse menopause surveys ... 00:33:41 Andrea’s “Nourishing Menopause” book philosophy ... 00:35:12 Nourishment, longevity, and healthspan ... 00:37:23 Risks of muscling through menopause ... 00:39:52 Insulin resistance: causes, signs, and management ... 00:45:57 Meal timing, fasting, and metabolic flexibility ... 00:51:06 Personalized health testing and nutrition ... 00:56:0 Soy/phytoestrogen controversy ... 00:58:08 BALANCE blueprint and nutrition pillars ... 01:01:18 Managing stress, nervous system, and reframing menopause ... 01:05:31 Andrea’s non-negotiables and top practical tips ... 01:09:11 Our Amazing Sponsors: LongeFera by Regenerive - Most cheap Ashwagandha is bulked up with stems and leaves to inflate the “actives.” Those parts can bring compounds you don’t actually want in your body. LongeFera — fixes that with a root-only extract containing four newly identified bioactives, the ASHX4 Complex. Visit regenerive.co and use code NAT25 for 25% off. Micro-BOOST (Humic Mineral Complex) by BEAM Minerals - A concentrated liquid humic formula that binds and removes toxins like heavy metals, mold, and pollutants—working fast with just a daily shot. Head to http://www.beamminerals.com/NAT20, use code NAT20, and get 20% off your first order. CP1 Pure Collagen Peptides by Puori — a clean, unflavored collagen that supports connective tissue, joints, and skin elasticity with a unique amino acid profile your body actually uses, plus Nat's Links: YouTube Channel Join My Membership Community Sign up for My Newsletter Instagram Dr. Bill Lawrence Episode