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Women's Healthspan Voices with Dr. Pat McShane
Welcome to The Women’s Healthspan Voices Podcast with Dr. Pat McShane, your trusted guide for the years after menopause. Too often, women over 50 are told their symptoms are a consequence of just aging. They’re not. With decades of expertise, Dr. McShane shares practical steps to protect your heart, strengthen bones, sharpen your memory, and reclaim energy. Clear answers, real conversations, and tools to help you thrive, because aging isn’t decline, it’s living smarter, longer, better.
Episodes
- Women's Healthspan Voices with Dr. Pat McShane
Pelvic Floor Therapy With the Vagina Coach: More Than Kegels and Bladder Control
In this episode, I speak with Kim Vopni, known as The Vagina Coach, about why pelvic floor health matters for mobility, confidence, sexual function, and…
- Women's Healthspan Voices with Dr. Pat McShane
Unintentional Weight Loss in Older Women: Causes and Health Risks
I examine why unintentional weight loss in older women deserves attention. I explain how changes in appetite, digestion, taste, medication use, mobility, and…
- Women's Healthspan Voices with Dr. Pat McShane
Stronger Bones at Every Age: A Proactive Approach to Bone Health
I speak with Margie Bissinger about protecting bone health before and after menopause. We discuss why bone health deserves attention earlier in life, how DEXA…
- Women's Healthspan Voices with Dr. Pat McShane
What Your Pelvic Floor Needs as You Age
I speak with Dr. Amanda Olson about pelvic floor health after menopause and why treatment is not limited to pregnancy or postpartum care. We discuss…
- Women's Healthspan Voices with Dr. Pat McShane
Women's Health Span: Preventing Late-Life Disability and Enhancing Longevity
In this episode, I examine disability as the gap that can develop between healthspan and lifespan, particularly for women as we age. I discuss common…
- Women's Healthspan Voices with Dr. Pat McShane
When a UTI Isn't the Whole Story
In this episode, I discuss urinary tract infections and why recurrent urinary symptoms after menopause may not always be caused by a UTI alone. I explain how…
- Women's Healthspan Voices with Dr. Pat McShane
Hearing Loss, Menopause, and Healthy Aging
In this episode, I discuss how hearing changes with age and menopause, why hearing loss may affect more than communication, and when to seek testing or…
- Women's Healthspan Voices with Dr. Pat McShane
Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause: Why Your Joints and Muscles May Feel Different
In this episode, I discuss musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause and why joint pain, stiffness, fatigue, muscle loss, and certain conditions may become more…
- Women's Healthspan Voices with Dr. Pat McShane
The Fitness Skills That Matter as We Age
In this episode, I examine what recent research suggests about physical activity and healthy aging. I discuss prolonged sitting, walking speed, bone-loading…
- Women's Healthspan Voices with Dr. Pat McShane
Beyond BMI: A Better Way to Understand Obesity
Your BMI can place you in a category. But it cannot tell you whether your weight comes from fat or muscle, where body fat is stored, or whether it is already…
- Women's Healthspan Voices with Dr. Pat McShane
Are All Ultra-Processed Foods Equally Harmful? What Women Need to Know
Ultra-processed foods make up a significant part of the modern diet. But identifying them is not always as simple as checking the nutrition label, and not…
- Women's Healthspan Voices with Dr. Pat McShane
Burning Mouth Syndrome: The Menopause Symptom Too Many Women Don’t Know About
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Susan Sklar to explore Burning Mouth Syndrome, a painful condition that affects many women during perimenopause and…
- Women's Healthspan Voices with Dr. Pat McShane
Ayurveda and Menopause: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Women's Health
In this episode, I speak with Dr. Shivani Gupta about how Ayurveda approaches menopause as a natural transition rather than a decline in health. We explore the…
- Women's Healthspan Voices with Dr. Pat McShane
Is It Menopause or Your Thyroid? What Women Need to Know
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Daryl Turner to explore why thyroid disorders are so often overlooked in women, particularly during perimenopause and…
- Women's Healthspan Voices with Dr. Pat McShane
The Truth About Women's Brain Health After 50
In this episode, I sit down with neurologist Dr. Kenneth Sharlin to explore why women face a higher risk of Alzheimer's disease after menopause. We discuss the…
- Women's Healthspan Voices with Dr. Pat McShane
Pain, Dryness, and UTIs: The Truth About Menopause and Vaginal Health
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Christina Enzmann to discuss Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM), a condition that affects far more than vaginal…
- Women's Healthspan Voices with Dr. Pat McShane
Why a Weekend Getaway Leaves You Exhausted—and How to Fix It
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Monisha Bhanote to explore why travel often becomes more challenging as we age. We discuss how travel can reveal…
- Women's Healthspan Voices with Dr. Pat McShane
Rewiring the Body: Applied Neurology for Lifelong Healing
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Laurel Oliver to explore how chronic stress, nervous system dysregulation, and survival patterns can impact a woman’s…
- Women's Healthspan Voices with Dr. Pat McShane
Navigating the Menopause Transition: Hormones, Health, and Research History
In this episode, I speak with renowned menopause researcher and clinician Dr. Nanette Santoro about the evolving science of menopause hormone therapy. We…
- Women's Healthspan Voices with Dr. Pat McShane
Women’s Healthspan: The Habits That Slow Biological Aging
In this episode, I talk with Dr. Laurie Marbas about the biological processes of aging and the everyday habits that can influence them. We explore why movement…
- Women's Healthspan Voices with Dr. Pat McShane
Why Menopause Feels Harder for High-Performing Women
In this episode of Women’s Healthspan Voices, I speak with Dr. Hanah Polotsky about why menopause can feel especially disruptive for high-performing women…
- Women's Healthspan Voices with Dr. Pat McShane
Cholesterol May Not Be the Real Cause of Heart Disease: What We Need to Know
In this episode of Women’s Healthspan Voices, I speak with Diamond Fernandes about a different way of understanding heart disease prevention. We explore why…
- Women's Healthspan Voices with Dr. Pat McShane
How Women Can Reduce Fall Risk and Stay Independent Longer
In this episode of Women’s Healthspan Voices, I discuss why falls are one of the leading causes of injury and loss of independence in older women. I walk…
- Women's Healthspan Voices with Dr. Pat McShane
Inflammation: The Hidden Driver of Pain, Fatigue, and Irritability After Menopause
In this episode, I speak with Dr. Paula Kruppstad about how inflammation, toxins, and lifestyle factors shape women’s health after menopause. We explore common…
- Women's Healthspan Voices with Dr. Pat McShane
Why Heart Disease Is the #1 Killer of Women (And Why Most Don’t See It Coming)
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Joel Kahn to explore why heart disease remains the leading cause of death in women and why it’s often missed until it’s…
- Women's Healthspan Voices with Dr. Pat McShane
A Chinese Medicine Perspective on Menopause, Mobility, and Longevity
In this episode, I speak with Dr. John Nieters about menopause through the lens of Chinese medicine, where it is seen as a “second spring” rather than a…
- Women's Healthspan Voices with Dr. Pat McShane
Why Sleep Falls Apart During Menopause and What You Can Do About It
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Audrey Wells to explore why sleep becomes such a struggle during menopause. We unpack the real physiological changes…
- Women's Healthspan Voices with Dr. Pat McShane
Why Bone Health Declines Faster After Menopause and What You Can Do About It
In this episode, I explore bone health with Kathy Basel and what women can do to protect their strength as they age. We discuss how bone loss accelerates after…
- Women's Healthspan Voices with Dr. Pat McShane
Is It Really Your Fault? The Science of Weight Loss Resistance in Women
In this episode, I explore why weight gain becomes more common during menopause and why traditional dieting often fails. I talk with Dr. Carolynn Francavilla…
- Women's Healthspan Voices with Dr. Pat McShane
Rethinking Menopause: Hormones, Detox, and the Missing Links to Feeling Like Yourself Again
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Julia Ward to explore a functional medicine approach to menopause and midlife health. We discuss how bioidentical…
- Women's Healthspan Voices with Dr. Pat McShane
Why Your Body Runs on a 24-Hour Clock—and Why It Matters to Women’s Health
In this episode, I explore the science of circadian rhythm and why it plays such a vital role in healthspan. I discuss how our internal clocks regulate…
- Women's Healthspan Voices with Dr. Pat McShane
Lifespan vs Healthspan: Why Blood Sugar Control Changes Everything
In this episode, I speak with Dr. Beverly Yates about why diabetes risk rises during menopause and how blood sugar affects everything from energy to brain…
- Women's Healthspan Voices with Dr. Pat McShane
Why Your Gut May Be the Root of Your Midlife Symptoms
In this episode, I speak with Daniel Chille about how the gut microbiome influences hormones, inflammation, brain health, and aging in women. We explore leaky…
- Women's Healthspan Voices with Dr. Pat McShane
Pulsed Electromagnetic Therapy: The Missing Treatment in Women’s Health?
In this episode, I speak with Dr. Bill Pawluk about pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (PEMF) and how it may support women’s health after menopause. We…
- Women's Healthspan Voices with Dr. Pat McShane
Menopause to Healthspan: Building Muscle, Mind & Metabolism
In this episode, I speak with Dr. Heidi Codino about what many women experience in perimenopause and postmenopause but rarely hear explained. We discuss…
- Women's Healthspan Voices with Dr. Pat McShane
How Photobiomodulation Supports Women’s Healthspan
In this episode, I speak with Tess Peterson about photobiomodulation, commonly known as red light therapy, and how it supports healing, pain reduction, and…
- Women's Healthspan Voices with Dr. Pat McShane
Feeling Dizzy After Standing or Eating? It Might Be Low Blood Pressure
Low blood pressure can cause dizziness, falls, and fainting—learn the causes, symptoms, and practical steps to manage hypotension safely. In this episode, I…
- Women's Healthspan Voices with Dr. Pat McShane
The New Blood Pressure Numbers Every Woman Should Know
Learn why optimal blood pressure is now lower than before and how managing it after menopause reduces heart disease and dementia risk. In this episode, I focus…
- Women's Healthspan Voices with Dr. Pat McShane
How Your OB History Shapes Your Health After Menopause
How pregnancy complications like hypertension and diabetes predict women’s long-term health risks—and what to do now to protect your healthspan. In this…
- Women's Healthspan Voices with Dr. Pat McShane
Stroke, Dementia, and Menopause: What Every Woman Over 55 Must Know
Dr. Pat McShane explains stroke, TIA warning signs, and how viral infections may increase dementia risk in postmenopausal women. In this episode, I break down…
- Women's Healthspan Voices with Dr. Pat McShane
The Effects of Long-Term Hormone Therapy for Midlife Women
Learn when and how to stop hormone therapy, the real risks and benefits, and what research shows about menopause, aging, and long-term health. In this episode…
- Women's Healthspan Voices with Dr. Pat McShane
The Loneliness Epidemic: A Hidden Threat to Women’s Health
Loneliness affects up to 40% of adults over 60 and increases risks for heart disease, dementia, depression, and early death—learn why connection matters. In…
- Women's Healthspan Voices with Dr. Pat McShane
Menopause, Adrenal Burnout, and the Missing Root Cause
How adrenal depletion, gut health, and hormone imbalance shape menopause—and why root-cause care matters more than symptom control. In this episode, I speak…
- Women's Healthspan Voices with Dr. Pat McShane
The Brain Fog Fix: Sleep, Gut Health & Amino Acids for Menopause
Discover how inflammation, sleep, gut health, and amino acids impact brain fog, mood, and identity during menopause — and how to restore balance naturally…
- Women's Healthspan Voices with Dr. Pat McShane
The Eye-Health Blueprint for Women Over 40
Discover how to protect your vision after 40 as Dr. Rani Banik shares functional and medical strategies for preventing cataracts, dry eye, glaucoma, and more…
- Women's Healthspan Voices with Dr. Pat McShane
Why Vegetarians Face Higher Hip Fracture Risk
New research reveals why vegetarians face a higher hip fracture risk and what women can do to protect bone health with diet, exercise, and fall prevention…
- Women's Healthspan Voices with Dr. Pat McShane
Inside Direct Primary Care: A Better Way to Practice and Receive Care
Discover how Dr. Clint Carter uses personalized medicine, hormones, and lifestyle care to transform women’s health in midlife and beyond. ---- In this episode…
- Women's Healthspan Voices with Dr. Pat McShane
What’s Your Brain Care Magic? How to Prevent Dementia Before It Starts
Discover how Dr. Pat McShane’s 21-point Brain Score helps women reduce dementia risk through lifestyle and preventive brain health strategies. ---- In this…
- Women's Healthspan Voices with Dr. Pat McShane
Waist-to-Hip Ratio: The Overlooked Measure of Women’s Metabolic Health
Find out how waist-to-hip ratio reveals hidden metabolic risks and why it’s a more accurate measure of women’s health than BMI. ---- Dr. Pat McShane explores…
- Women's Healthspan Voices with Dr. Pat McShane
Beyond the Kegel: Understanding Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Discover how pelvic floor therapy, pessaries, and lifestyle strength training can restore function and confidence in women with pelvic organ prolapse. ---- Dr…
- Women's Healthspan Voices with Dr. Pat McShane
From Fertility to Menopause: The Lifelong Impact of PCOS
In this episode, Dr. Pat McShane explores how polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects women long after their fertility years are over. She discusses new…
- Women's Healthspan Voices with Dr. Pat McShane
The Sunshine Vitamin: Why Vitamin D Is Key to Women’s Healthspan
In this episode of Women’s Healthspan Voices, Dr. Pat McShane explores the essential role of vitamin D in women’s overall health. From stronger bones to…
- Women's Healthspan Voices with Dr. Pat McShane
Mind Your Muscle
Discover why the muscle is your most vital organ for aging well—and how protein and resistance training protect women’s healthspan. ----- In this episode of…
- Women's Healthspan Voices with Dr. Pat McShane
Too Many Medications?
In this episode, Dr. Pat McShane explains how multiple medications can undermine women’s healthspan. She highlights the dangers of side effects, why…
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In this first episode of The Women’s Healthspan Voices Podcast, Dr. Pat McShane explains the critical difference between lifespan and healthspan — and why…