Summary Lauren Castronovo, a board-certified nurse practitioner specializing in women's health, discusses the importance of personalized care for women and the challenges they face in finding providers who listen to their concerns. She emphasizes the need for women to feel heard and empowered during different stages of their lives, including perimenopause and menopause. Lauren highlights common health issues women may experience during menopause, such as weight gain, joint pain, sleep disturbances, fatigue, and libido loss. She also provides practical tips for women to navigate these changes, including focusing on nourishment, engaging in strength training, maintaining a sense of community, and being mindful of environmental factors. Lauren recommends specific supplements like vitamin D, probiotics, and magnesium to support women's health. In this conversation, Lauren and Mapuana discuss topics related to women's health, including miscarriage, advocating for oneself at the doctor, and managing perimenopause and menopause. They provide resources and tips for women in their 30s and 40s, as well as those experiencing perimenopause and beyond.   Chapters: [1:06] Why Lauren decided to specialize in Women’s Health[3:50] Navigating health changes as you get older[5:00] Facts about menopause[7:15] Symptoms of hormone changes[8:20] Preventative actions you can take[11:30] How to look at the ingredients in your products[15:30] The most common symptoms of menopause[17:00] The supplements that are beneficial for most people[19:20] Where to go for postpartum support[22:30] How to know its time to change doctors[26:55] Biggest takeaways from this episode[32:30] Connect with Lauren   Follow: Mapuana Reed @mapuanareed Lauren Castronovo @l.c.np https://socalwellnessmedgroup.com/   Links mentioned in the episode: Think Dirty App Postpartum Support International http://www.psychology.com Menopause Society Women's Hormone Network Kroma Bone Broth