Our Aging Resource List: ❤️🩹 Shared by Real Kootenay Women
A few day ago, I casually threw up a reel on Instagram asking for resources about aging, hormones, and perimenopause. I figured maybe a few women would chime in.
Instead, my phone exploded.
Messages, comments, DMs, texts — so many women wanted to share what’s helped them, what they’re learning, and what they wish they’d known earlier. It honestly turned into this beautiful, collective conversation full of honesty, humour, and really practical advice.
So here it is — the list that we built together. These are the podcasts, books, supplements, and experts that real women said made a difference. Save it, share it, and keep talking about it.
🎧 Podcasts & Audio Resources
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The Diary of a CEO — Episodes with hormone and fertility experts (the Oct 15, 2025 one and its Part 2 are especially good).
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The Resetter Podcast with Dr. Mindy Pelz — focused on fasting, hormones, and energy for women in midlife.
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A Life of Greatness with Sarah Grynberg — powerful conversations about mindset and purpose through all seasons of life.
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Huberman Lab Podcast — deep science but super helpful for understanding how hormones affect mood, energy, and sleep.
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Ovory Active Podcast — one of those “listen and nod the whole time” types of shows.
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Mel Robbins Podcast — From PMS to Menopause: How to Hack Your Hormones and Use Science.
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The New Science of Women’s Health with Dr. Stacey Sims — all about strength, metabolism, and understanding your body through menopause.
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Atilla Drive Podcast — longer-form chats about the realities of midlife health.
📚 Books & Reading
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The Menopause Manifesto by Dr. Jen Gunter — smart, empowering, and funny. The one everyone said, “you need to read this.”
👉 Follow her on Instagram too: @drjengunter
💊 Supplements & Lifestyle
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Magnesium, Vitamin D, Creatine & Protein — came up again and again, often alongside lifting weights and prioritizing strength over endless cardio (thanks Dr. Stacey Sims!).
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Claritin + Pepcid during the luteal phase — shared by one woman for managing emotional symptoms related to PPMD.
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Harmonia Multi-Symptom Menopause Relief — hormone-free supplement a few people swear by.
👩⚕️ Experts, Practitioners & People to Follow
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Dr. Mary Claire Haver — menopause nutrition and lifestyle education.
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Dr. Stacey Sims — sports scientist, researcher, and author focused on women’s health and performance.
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Ariel at Fernie’s Pharmacy — local go-to for personalized advice.
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Tara Firma — educator offering science-based programs and webinars (next one in January!).
📺 Documentaries & Films
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The M Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause — PBS documentary that shines a light on the menopause health crisis and women’s stories.
📱 Instagram & Social Media
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@menopausechicks — educational, approachable, and full of real talk.
What I love most about this list is that it didn’t come from some clickbait— it came from us.
Real women sharing what’s worked, what hasn’t, and what’s helping them feel a little more human through all of it.
If you’ve got another resource that’s helped you — a book, a vitamin, a voice that makes you feel less alone — send me a message.
Because the more we talk about this stuff, the easier it gets for all of us. 💗
📰 Heads-Up for B.C. Residents
If you're in British Columbia, here’s a big win: starting March 1, 2026, residents covered under BC PharmaCare will have free public coverage for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to treat menopausal symptoms.
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