113. Lauren Tetenbaum: How to Recognize Perimenopause Before It Disrupts Your Life
Most of us got the puberty talk and the pregnancy talk, but the midlife talk simply never came. And yet this is the chapter where women need clarity the most.In this week’s episode, psychotherapist and author Lauren Tetenbaum brings language, compassion, and depth to the messy middle, the years when hormones start to shift long before 50 and long before most women think to call it perimenopause.We explore the emotional symptoms that often show up first, why so many women are dismissed in this phase, and how lifestyle, therapy, and hormone options can work together to help you feel grounded again.Lauren Tetenbaum is a psychotherapist and advocate whose work focuses on helping women navigate the emotional and psychological shifts of early midlife with clarity and compassion. She is also the author of Millennial Menopause, a relatable and informative guide that has quickly become a must-read for women who want understanding instead of guessing.We Also Discuss:(00:00) Early perimenopause and why it starts sooner than most women realize(04:26) The emotional symptoms that show up first(06:15) Why so many clinicians still miss early hormone shifts(10:40) The surprising symptoms no one associates with perimenopause(11:36) Antidepressants in midlife and how to tell what’s hormonal(14:01) The lifestyle and hormone tools that actually help(20:27) How to communicate midlife mood shifts to your partner(24:12) The identity shifts of midlife and the end of people-pleasingThank You to Our Sponsors:Sign up for The Well Drop NewsletterFind out more about Amber Berger: Website: www.thewelldrop.com Instagram: @thewelldropFind out more about Lauren Tetenbaum:Website: www.thecounselaur.comInstagram: @thecounselaur
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112. Boris Berjan: Empowering Women Through Intuitive Glucose
So many women in midlife are doing everything right (eating clean, exercising, managing stress) yet still feeling off. The missing link? Blood sugar.In this episode of The Well Drop, I sit down with Boris Berjan to explore how continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) is changing the way women understand their metabolism, hormones, and energy.We talk about why most CGMs give you numbers without context, how Theia translates those readings into clear daily scores, and the hidden ways stress, sleep, and even emotional triggers can spike glucose just like food.You’ll learn how to spot early signs of blood sugar imbalance, how syncing your fasting and nutrition with your cycle can help balance hormones, and why data only matters when it’s personal and easy to act on.Boris Berjan is the co-founder of Theia Health, a company reimagining continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) for women. He also shares his own healing journey and how it inspired him to build tech that puts real insight and power back into women’s hands.What’s Discussed:(00:00) Why midlife symptoms aren’t just hormonal and how glucose plays a hidden role(04:49) The real reason most CGMs fail women in midlife(08:55) A personal story that inspired a smarter health tech(18:26) How this app turns confusing glucose data into simple, actionable insights(25:41) The role of AI in making nutrition and tracking more personal and easier(35:10) How stress, sleep, and emotions can spike glucose like carbs(38:20) The future of CGM technology and what’s coming next(42:42) Making health data personal and empoweringThank You to Our Sponsors:Theia Health: https://theiahealth.ai/c/thewelldrop Find out more about Amber Berger:Website: www.thewelldrop.comInstagram: @thewelldropFind out more about Boris Berjan:Instagram: @borisberjan/Theia Health: https://theiahealth.ai/
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111. Dr. Mark Horowitz: The Safe Way to Get Off Antidepressants
What if the fatigue, anxiety, and sleeplessness you feel when tapering off antidepressants aren’t a “relapse,” but withdrawal your doctor was never trained to recognize?In this episode of The Well Drop, I sit down with psychiatrist and researcher Dr. Mark Horowitz, co-founder of Outro Health, a telehealth clinic dedicated to science-backed tapering support. Together we unpack why traditional guidelines fail long-term users, how hyperbolic tapering works, and what a personalized, monitored taper actually looks like.You’ll learn the five questions to ask before starting or stopping any medication, the difference between withdrawal and relapse, and why the smallest doses can still have powerful effects on your brain. Dr. Mark Horowitz is a psychiatrist, researcher, and co-founder of Outro Health, a telehealth clinic for safe, science-backed antidepressant tapering. After experiencing withdrawal himself, he pioneered the concept of hyperbolic tapering, now endorsed by UK health authorities.What's Discussed:00:00 — The hidden problem with antidepressant withdrawal06:20 — Mark’s personal journey: when tapering goes wrong10:45 — Why short-term studies misled long-term patients13:50 — Doctors aren’t trained to stop antidepressants—here’s why17:30 — The five questions to ask before starting or stopping a medication24:10 — How hyperbolic tapering works (and why it’s safer)29:30 — The truth about withdrawal vs. relapse35:40 — Natural supports that match antidepressants in long-term resultsThank You to Our Sponsors:Sign up for The Well Drop NewsletterOutro: www.outro.com/?TheWellDropFind out more about Amber Berger: Website: www.thewelldrop.com Instagram: @thewelldropFind out more about Dr. Mark Horowitz:Website: https://markhorowitz.org/Website: https://www.outro.com/Instagram: @outrohealth
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110. Linda Bamber: How Frequency Therapy Is Rewriting Midlife Wellness
What if the brain fog, restless nights, creeping fatigue, or stubborn aches weren’t just “getting older,” but a sign your body’s natural rhythm is out of tune?In this episode of The Well Drop, I sit down with Linda Bamber, co-founder of WavWatch, to explore how acoustical frequency therapy can help recalibrate your body from the inside out. WavWatch is a wearable device that delivers sound frequencies directly through the skin, making it one of the simplest and most non-invasive tools for midlife wellness.We break down what frequencies actually are, why frequency therapy is backed by decades of science, and how WavWatch’s 1,100+ programs support sleep, stress, pain, hormones, inflammation, and more. You’ll also learn how to integrate it into daily routines, why it’s EMF-free, and how it’s being used by women, families, and even pets.Linda Bamber is the co-founder of WavWatch, a wearable frequency-based device designed to make wellness simple, accessible, and non-invasive. After years of working in women’s health education, she continues to pioneer practical tools that empower women to take charge of their midlife health.We Also Discuss:(00:00) Healing through frequency: how your body responds to vibration(04:41) Frequencies decoded: what they are and why they matter(09:57) Sound as medicine: tapping into your body’s natural resonance(23:25) Everyday wellness made simple with frequency therapy(28:09) Can frequencies shift stress, sleep, and hormones?(33:04) WaveWatch technology: bringing 1,100+ wellness programs to your wrist(37:39) The mineral connection: why Himalayan salt supports midlife healthThank You to Our Sponsors:Sign up for The Well Drop NewsletterCheck out: WavWatchFind out more about Amber Berger: Website: www.thewelldrop.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/thewelldrop
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109. Growing Up in Wellness: A Child’s Perspective on Food, Skincare & Listening to Your Body
Most people think wellness is something you learn later in life. But what if a 10-year-old could show us how small daily choices, around food, skincare, and bedtime routines, shape lifelong health?In this episode of The Well Drop, I sit down with my daughter Camila to talk about what it’s like to grow up in a wellness-focused home. From kindergarten breathwork sessions with stuffed animals to navigating peer pressure around snacks and Sephora, Camila shares her unfiltered perspective on wellness at school, with friends, and at home.We dive into why she chose to go gluten and dairy free, how she handles feeling “different” when her lunchbox doesn’t match her friends’, and why listening to your body matters at any age.Camila Berger is a 10-year-old student, jiu-jitsu enthusiast, and budding wellness advocate learning that health starts with everyday choices.What's Discussed:(00:01) Learning Wellness at Home: Food, Oils & Breathwork(08:17) Teaching Kids to Make Healthy Choices Early(18:57) Family Wellness Adventures & Gluten-Free Living(22:18) A 10-Year-Old’s Skincare Struggles & Solutions(26:49) Tech Boundaries, Social Media & Peer Pressure(32:31) Listening to Your Body & Trusting Your InstinctsThank You to Our Sponsors:Sign up for The Well Drop NewsletterFind out more about Amber Berger: Website: www.thewelldrop.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/thewelldrop
The Well Drop with Amber BergerRedefining Midlife Wellness—One Drop at a Time.Welcome to The Well Drop, the podcast where high-achieving women come to drop the pressure, drop the perfection, and drop into their power. Hosted by certified holistic health coach and wellness trailblazer Amber Berger, this show is your weekly dose of real talk, science-backed strategies, and soul-deep support for navigating midlife with purpose, presence, and unapologetic vitality.Amber gets it—because she’s lived it. After healing from Crohn’s disease at 14 through holistic methods, she’s spent decades helping women ditch burnout, reclaim their energy, and create clarity in the chaos. She’s built what most of us never got: a roadmap for midlife—because let’s be honest, no one handed us one. Until now.Here’s the truth they don’t teach you: 80% of your longevity is lifestyle—and this is where Amber helps you lock it in and own it. Through hormonal shifts, nervous system regulation, and radical self-care that actually works, she equips women to feel grounded, sharp, and wildly well—in the boardroom, at home, and everywhere in between.Her mission? To empower women everywhere to own their wellness—on their terms, in their timing, without apology.Whether you’re craving more energy, looking to redefine success, or simply done playing small—this is your space. Tune in for deep interviews, bite-sized solo drops, and weekly experiments to help you rise strong, age boldly, and thrive through midlife and beyond.Subscribe to the podcast.Get The Drop newsletter every Sunday.Work with Amber 1:1.Because midlife isn’t your breakdown—it’s your breakthrough.
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