The Dusty Muffins
The Dusty Muffins
Podcast Description
Welcome to The Dusty Muffins, where three menopause specialists unite to inspire, empower, and uplift you through the wild ride of menopause and perimenopause. We're here to answer your burning questions, educate, and advocate with a touch of humor and a lot of heart. Whether you're curious, confused, or ready for authentic discussion, pull up a chair and join us. Remember: while we're clinicians, we're not your doctors. This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. We encourage you to partner with your own medical clinician to address your unique health needs. This is The Dusty Muffins, where menopause meets sisterhood and strength!
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Content Themes
The podcast addresses a range of themes centering around menopause, including myths about perimenopause, the importance of hormone therapy, and personal journeys in menopause expertise. Episodes feature discussions on topics like the necessity of contraception during menopause, managing hormone therapy safely, and preparing for doctor visits, all infused with humor and actionable advice.
Welcome to The Dusty Muffins, where three menopause specialists unite to inspire, empower, and uplift you through the wild ride of menopause and perimenopause. We’re here to answer your burning questions, educate, and advocate with a touch of humor and a lot of heart. Whether you’re curious, confused, or ready for authentic discussion, pull up a chair and join us.
Remember: while we’re clinicians, we’re not your doctors. This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. We encourage you to partner with your own medical clinician to address your unique health needs.
This is The Dusty Muffins, where menopause meets sisterhood and strength!
CONTACT:
Rebbecca Hertel, DO, MSCP
Osteopathic Midlife Health
Rebbecca Hertel Consulting, LLC
Aoife O’Sullivan, MD, MSCP
Portland Menopause Doc LLC
Christine Hart Kress, DNP, MSCP
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What if the key to navigating menopause with more energy, clarity, and vitality was living inside you all along? In this fascinating and game-changing episode of The Dusty Muffins, our expert trio—Dr. Aoife O’Sullivan (MD, MSCP), Dr. Christine Hart Kress (DNP, MSCP), and Dr. Rebbecca Hertel (DO, MSCP)—sit down with Cynthia Thurlow (NP), CEO and host of the Everyday Wellness Podcast, and author her new book The Menopause Gut, to explore the profound link between your gut microbiome and your menopause experience.
This isn’t just about digestion—it’s about how the trillions of organisms in your gut influence everything from your mood to your bones. Cynthia brings her deep expertise to a conversation that will transform how you think about midlife health. In this episode, you’ll discover:
🦠 The Microbiome-Menopause Axis: How your gut health directly impacts hormonal balance, metabolism, and the severity of menopause symptoms like brain fog and weight gain.
🌾 Fiber: Your Unsung Hero: The critical role fiber plays in estrogen metabolism—and why most women aren’t getting nearly enough to support healthy hormonal transitions.
👶 The Origins of Your Microbiome: How delivery method and breastfeeding shape lifelong gut health, and what that means for women navigating midlife.
🧪 To Test or Not to Test: The truth about gut microbiome testing—what it can reveal, when it’s clinically relevant, and how to use that information effectively.
🚰 Leaky Gut & Autoimmunity: The connection between intestinal permeability and the rising rates of autoimmune conditions in women, plus actionable steps to protect yourself.
Tune in for an episode that connects the dots between your gut, your hormones, and your overall well-being. It’s time to listen to your body—from the inside out.
The Dusty Muffins:
📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/thedustymuffins
🔗 Linktree → https://linktr.ee/thedustymuffins
Hosts:
👩⚕️ Dr. Aoife O’Sullivan → https://www.instagram.com/portlandmenopausedoc
👩⚕️ Dr. Rebbecca Hertel → https://www.instagram.com/drrebbeccaherteldo
👩⚕️ Dr. Christine Hart Kress → https://www.instagram.com/christinehartkress_dnp
Cynthia’s Book:
The Menopause Gut explains why so many women hit midlife feeling like their bodies suddenly stopped cooperating, despite doing “all the right things.” This conversation connects gut health to hormones, inflammation, and aging in a way that removes shame, self-blame, and confusion, and replaces it with clarity and relief. Cynthia tailors each conversation to meet your audience exactly where they are.
Guest – Cynthia Thurlow:
📸 Instagram → @cynthia_thurlow_
🌐 Website → https://themenopausegut.com
🔗 Substack → https://www.liinks.co/cynthiathurlow
🧪 Home Testing Partner → https://www.viome.com
Disclaimer: The Dusty Muffins are doctors, but they’re not YOUR doctors. This is for entertainment and informational purposes only. Always consult your own healthcare provider for personalized medical advice.
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