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Weight feels like one of those topics everyone has an opinion on, yet it’s deeply personal for each of us. So, for this episode, Emily and Jill take the opportunity to dig into what it’s like to navigate body changes in a world full of strong opinions, from the rise of GLP-1 medications to the stigma that can come with medical or surgical interventions. Jill opens up about her own journey with weight, body image, and ultimately deciding to have gastric bypass surgery, including what’s shifted for her since, physically, emotionally, and socially. They also talk about the judgment people can face, how conversations about health often get reduced to discipline or willpower, and also zoom out to explore the bigger cultural messages about bodies and how therapists can support clients in talking about weight in ways that move beyond shame or “fixing.” Listen and Learn: Why shame, Yo-yo dieting, and a surprising therapy session insight led Jill to discover a life-changing path that transformed her health, mindset, and relationship with exercise Why the idea that weight loss tools are “cheating” reveals deeper cultural biases about bodies, health, and who gets judged for the choices they make How constant pressure on women’s bodies may actually distract from power, health, and autonomy in ways most people never question Focusing on values instead of weight loss goals to help you stop postponing the life you want to live How changing your relationship with cravings and “food noise” through psychological flexibility can make long-term weight loss maintenance more possible Resources: Jill’s Website: https://jillstoddard.com Connect with Jill on Social Media https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNDJ6pR5PVGZSSzRFc556QA https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillstoddardphd/ About Jill Stoddard Jill Stoddard is passionate about sharing science-backed ideas from psychology to help people thrive. She is a psychologist, writer, TEDx speaker, award-winning teacher, peer-reviewed ACT trainer, bariatric coach, and co-host of the popular Psychologists Off the Clock podcast. Dr. Stoddard is the founder and director of The Center for Stress and Anxiety Management , an outpatient practice specializing in evidence-based therapies for anxiety and related issues. She is the author of three books: The Big Book of ACT Metaphors: A Practitioner’s Guide to Experiential Exercises and Metaphors in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ; Be Mighty: A Woman’s Guide to Liberation from Anxiety, Worry, and Stress Using Mindfulness and Acceptance ; and Imposter No More: Overcome Self-doubt and Imposterism to Cultivate a Successful Career . Her writing has also appeared in The Washington Post, Psychology Today, Scary Mommy, Thrive Global, The Good Men Project, and Mindful Return. She regularly appears on podcasts and as an expert source for various media outlets. She lives in Newburyport, MA with her husband, two kids, and disobedient French Bulldog. Related Episodes: 348. Sustainable Exercise with

Off-the-clockers, it's time to celebrate because Psychologists Off The Clock just hit 400 episodes! 🎉 For this special milestone episode, the cohosts wanted to pull back the curtain on the podcast: why we do it, how it’s changed our lives, behind-the-scenes blunders, keeping the podcast financially afloat, and the incredible friendships we’ve built along the way. You all sent in questions for the team, and we’re answering them! Wondering how we choose guests or which co-host gets to interview which guest? We’re revealing it all. And as an extra treat, our podcast production manager, Jai, will be joining us to chat about editing, hilarious bloopers, memorable lessons and episodes, and give you a peek at what really happens in post-production. And to close out the episode, we’re giving a huge shoutout to some of our amazing Patreon supporters who are helping us deliver the podcast ad-free and making it possible for us to continue bringing you great science-backed psychology content! So please grab your favorite drink, hit play, and come celebrate with us! Resources: Cohost Books: ACT Daily Journal by Debbie Sorensen: https://bookshop.org/a/30734/9781684037377 Autonomy-Supportive Parenting by Emily Edlynn: https://bookshop.org/a/30734/9781641709767 In Your Feels by Emily Edlynn: https://bookshop.org/a/30734/9781950785933 Imposter No More by Jill Stoddard: https://bookshop.org/a/30734/9781538724798 ACT for Burnout by Debbie Sorensen: https://bookshop.org/a/30734/9781839975370 Join our Patreon and enjoy our episode ad-free: https://www.patreon.com/offtheclockpsych POTC episodes referenced in this episode: 368. Get Better at Anything with Scott Young 315. Hot & Bothered: Menopause with Jancee Dunn 176. Fair Play with Eve Rodsky 382. The Anxious Generation? The Conversation We Should Be Having About Kids, Technology, and Mental Health 393. Supercommunicators with Charles Duhigg 348. Sustainable Exercise with Michelle Segar 396. Public Speaking and TED Talks with Alina Nikolaou Join our community on social media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/offtheclockpsych/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/offtheclockpsych Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtheclockpsych/ YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PsychologistsOfftheClock" target="_blank

Kick off the New Year with us in this special cohosted POTC episode! We've got a MAJOR announcement for 2025, and we're also chatting about the ups and downs of decision-making—all backed by psychology. We're also reflecting on our 2024 highlights, sharing what we're all hoping for in the new year, and talking about how community, flexibility, and staying true to your values play into making some of life’s tough choices. Plus, we’re giving you a sneak peek at what’s coming up on the podcast this year, including some awesome insights on relationship science and our personal goals for the future. Our exciting POTC New Year announcement Decision-making and understanding psychological flexibility How acceptance and commitment therapy can be applied when making decisions Making values-driven decisions and the importance of community and connection Cohost 2024 reflections and highlights About Emily Edlynn Emily (she/her) is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in pediatric health psychology who works in private practice with children, teens, and adults. She has a BA in English from Smith College, a PhD in clinical psychology from Loyola University Chicago, and completed postgraduate training at Stanford and Children’s Hospital Orange County. Emily spent almost ten years working in children’s hospitals before pivoting to private practice, which allowed her to start a writing career. Emily has written her blog, The Art and Science of Mom , since 2017 and a parenting advice column for Parents.com since 2019. About Debbie Sorenson Debbie (she/her) is a clinical psychologist in private practice in Denver, Colorado with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Anthropology from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and a Ph.D. in Psychology from Harvard University. She is author of the upcoming book ACT for Burnout: Recharge, Reconnect, and Transform Burnout with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy , and co-author of ACT Daily Journal: Get Unstuck and Live Fully with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy . She loves living in Colorado, her home state, with her husband, two daughters, and dog. About Jill Stoddard Jill Stoddard is passionate about sharing science-backed ideas from psychology to help people thrive. She is a psychologist, writer, TEDx speaker, award-winning teacher, peer-reviewed ACT trainer, and co-host of the popular Psychologists Off the Clock podcast. Dr. Stoddard is the author of three books: The Big Book of ACT Metaphors: A Practitioner’s Guide to Experiential Exercises and Metaphors in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ; Be Mighty: A Woman’s Guide to Liberation from Anxiety, Worry, and Stress Using Mindfulness and Acceptance ; and Imposter No More: Overcome Self-doubt and Imposterism to Cultivate a Successful Career . Her writing has also appeared in Psychology Today, Scary Mommy, Thrive Global, The Good Men Project, and Mindful Return. She regularly appears on podcasts and as an expert source for various media outlets. She lives in Newburyport, MA with her husband, two kids, and disobedient French Bulldog. About Michael Herold Michael (he/him) is a confidence trainer and social skills coach , based in Vienna, Austria. He’s helping his clients overcome their social anxiety through Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and fun exposure exercises. (Though the jury is still out on whether they’re mostly fun for him). He is also a certified ther

Life can feel so overwhelming sometimes, especially with the nonstop pace of the modern world. But what if you learned to embrace the messiness that comes with life and concentrated more on what really matters to you rather than attempting to control everything? Building on the themes from his previous bestseller, Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals , Michael is joined by returning guest Oliver Burkeman to break down his new book, Meditations for Mortals: Four Weeks to Embrace Your Limitations and Make Time for What Counts . Oliver and Michael dig into key ideas, such as the limits of control, the traps of overachievement and information overload, and how to face life challenges with a proactive, value-driven mindset. You'll love Oliver’s powerful metaphors, like navigating a kayak instead of steering a superyacht, which really brings home the beauty of going with life’s flow while staying grounded and intentional. This is an incredible resource that offers daily insights designed to inspire action, so join us for this empowering conversation and start your journey of embracing imperfection and living a more meaningful life. Listen and Learn: Oliver’s philosophy behind 'Meditations for Mortals' The Evolution from 4,000 Weeks to Meditations for Mortals Embracing the concept of imperfectionism by being finite, taking action, letting go and showing up Embracing life’s chaos with the kayak vs. superyacht metaphor The insecure overachiever and learning to break free from productivity guilt Dealing with the overflow of information and discerning what truly deserves your attention The paradox of life's endless problems and the freedom found in embracing them How to apply imperfectionism in your daily life Balancing empathy with boundaries and why other people's problems aren’t yours to solve Resources: Oliver’s books: Meditations for Mortals: Four Weeks to Embrace Your Limitations and Make Time for What Counts Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals Oliver’s Website: https://www.oliverburkeman.com/ Connect with Oliver on X: @oliverburkeman About Oliver Burkeman Oliver Burkeman is the author of the Sunday Times bestselling Four Thousand Weeks and The Antidote , and for many years wrote a popular weekly column on psychology for the Guardian, 'This Column Will Change Your Life'. His work has also appeared in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Psychologies, and New Philosopher. Related Episodes 242. Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management with Oliver Burkeman 257. The Gift of Being Ordinary with Ron Siegel 321. Imposter No More with Jill Stoddard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" target=

If you’re unsure about life's big decisions and tired of making endless pros and cons lists, we’ve got a bonus co-host episode just for you! We’re helping you break down complex decisions into easy-to-follow exercises that you can do right along with us or on your own time. From understanding your comfort zone to making tough choices based on values rather than fear or external pressures, we've got it all covered. It's like having your very own therapist in your earbuds. So join us, grab a pen and paper, and let us guide you in living a more purposeful life! Resources: Jill’s Newsletter archive: https://jillstoddard.com/newsletter-archives Go with Your Gut: https://jillstoddard.mykajabi.com/e/BAh7BjoWZW1haWxfZGVsaXZlcnlfaWRsKwhzfBVgAwA%3D--474f34703358236832a89a99e3d07f24cb493f21?skip_click_tracking=true Decision-Making: https://jillstoddard.mykajabi.com/e/BAh7BjoWZW1haWxfZGVsaXZlcnlfaWRsKwiOXf2cAgA%3D--fe7bdba30eb4f5f3cf33c61f944ca6a6fc5b1458?skip_click_tracking=true Related Episodes: 77. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with Jill Stoddard 285. What Do You Want Out of Life? Values Fulfillment Theory with Valerie Tiberius 262. Hope and Values in Dark Times with Us 238. Values During Times of Transition (with Us) 218. Off the Clock with Us 116. Building a Meaningful, Values-based Life with Jenna LeJeune 313. ACT-Informed Exposure for Anxiety with Brian Pilecki and Brian Thompson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

If worry is your constant companion, take heart—you're in good company. Let's clear something up: worrying is as human as breathing. Everyone does it, and sometimes it even helps. But when worry transforms into a monster that steals your sleep, scrambles your thoughts, and holds your decisions hostage, that's when we’ve got a problem. If this sounds familiar, you’ll want to hear this conversation with Ben Eckstein where we unpack his book, Worrying Is Optional: Break the Cycle of Anxiety and Rumination That Keeps You Stuck . Tune in to learn how to navigate the cycle of worry and find a balanced approach to life's uncertainties. Listen and Learn: The fundamental distinction between "worry" and "worrying" How did worrying become part of our human operating system, and when does it stop being helpful? Why don't our brains dismiss anxiety and focus solely on problem-solving, instead of reinforcing fear patterns? How to master the skills to coexist with anxiety and thrive despite it Unexpected insights from "Legend of Zelda" to explain the nuanced approach needed to treat anxiety The importance of having compassion for the future version of you Resources: Worrying Is Optional: Break the Cycle of Anxiety and Rumination That Keeps You Stuck Website: www.bullcityanxiety.com Instagram: @bullcityanxiety Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bullcityanxiety About Ben Eckstein Ben Eckstein, LCSW is a therapist specializing in the treatment of OCD, Anxiety, and OC-Related Disorders. Ben honed his specialty in OCD while working at McLean Hospital's OCD Institute in Boston. He's now the owner and director of Bull City Anxiety & OCD Treatment Center in Durham, North Carolina. Ben is the vice president of OCD North Carolina, the NC state affiliate of the International OCD Foundation. In addition to his clinical work, Ben is a speaker, trainer, and author. His first book, Worrying is Optional: Break the Cycle of Anxiety and Rumination That Keeps You Stuck , was published in 2023. Related Episodes 313. ACT-Informed Exposure for Anxiety with Brian Pilecki and Brian Thompson 250. Anxiety and Perfectionism with Clarissa Ong 212. Stuff That’s Loud: OCD and Anxiety with Lisa Coyne and Ben Sedley 188. Unwinding Anxiety with Judson Brewer 121. Be Mighty: An Episode for Stressed Out, Worried Women with Jill Stoddard 77. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with Jill Stoddard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

It's disheartening to see how burnout has become increasingly widespread. We understand how overwhelming it can be, and we're here to support you in finding ways to overcome it. For this very special episode, all four POTC cohosts come together to celebrate Debbie's new book, ACT for Burnout: Recharge, Reconnect, and Transform Burnout with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy . This incredible resource can teach you so much about burnout, its dimensions, and how to manage it effectively. You will also learn how this book can be a valuable tool in preventing burnout from happening in the first place. If you’re experiencing signs of burnout, this is an episode you won't want to miss! Listen and Learn: What inspired Debbie to pen a burnout book? Understanding the three dimensions of burnout What are the risks and impacts of burnout? How does capitalism influence individual burnout? Why may attempting to fix burnout worsen the situation? The cohosts guess each other's burnout subtypes When work is causing burnout, how do you know when it's time to quit? Why is acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) a good approach to addressing the problem of burnout? Resources: Debbie’s website Explore Debbie's books: ACT for Burnout: Recharge, Reconnect, and Transform Burnout with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and ACT Daily Journal: Get Unstuck and Live Fully with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Connect with Debbie on Instagram Use the code “BURNOUT20” for 20% off of ACT for Burnout on the Jessica Kingsley Publishers US site! Link here to have the code pre-applied at checkout: https://us.jkp.com/discount/BURNOUT20?redirect=%2Fproducts%2Fact-for-burnout About Debbie Sorensen Debbie (she/her) is a clinical psychologist in private practice in Denver, Colorado with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Anthropology from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and a Ph.D. in Psychology from Harvard University. She is the author of the upcoming book ACT for Burnout: Recharge, Reconnect, and Transform Burnout with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy , and co-author of ACT Daily Journal: Get Unstuck and Live Fully with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy . And of course, she’s a long-time cohost of the Psychologists Off the Clock podcast! She loves living in Colorado, her home state, with her husband, two daughters, and dog. When she’s not busy working or podcasting, she enjoys reading fiction, cooking, traveling, and getting outdoors in the beautiful Rocky Mountains! You can learn more about Debbie, read her blog, and find out about upcoming presentations and training events at her webpage, drdebbiesorensen.com . Related Episodes 77. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with Jill Stoddard 116. Building a Meaningful, Values-based Life with Jenna LeJeune 146. Parental Burnout with Lisa Coyne </li

As yet another incredible year comes to a close, the POTC cohosts, Debbie, Jill, Michael, and Emily, gather for the final episode of 2023 in a cozy fireside chat. Kicking off the episode, they reflect on some of the obstacles they faced this past year as well as share some of the valuable lessons they’ve learned along the way. Looking optimistically into the year to come, they get pumped about their aspirations for 2024 and wrap up the chat with a spirited speed-round. Intrigued to know their holiday season pet peeves, what dirty little secrets they’ve been hiding, and the game-changing buys they’ve made that cost less than a Benjamin?! Make sure to listen all the way to the end of the episode! Happy holidays, off-the-clockers! See you again in the new year! Resources: The Love of My Life, by Rosie Walsh I'm Glad My Mom Died, by Jennette McCurdy The Anomaly by Le Tellier About Emily Edlynn Emily (she/her) is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in pediatric health psychology who works in private practice with children, teens, and adults. She has a BA in English from Smith College, a PhD in clinical psychology from Loyola University Chicago, and completed postgraduate training at Stanford and Children’s Hospital Orange County. Emily spent almost ten years working in children’s hospitals before pivoting to private practice, which allowed her to start a writing career. Emily has written her blog, The Art and Science of Mom , since 2017 and a parenting advice column for Parents.com since 2019. Emily’s writing has also appeared in the Washington Post, Scary Mommy, Good Housekeeping, Motherly, and more. She recently added author to her bio with her book, Autonomy-Supportive Parenting: Reduce Parental Burnout and Raise Competent Confident Children and has a Substack newsletter. About Debbie Sorenson Debbie (she/her) is a clinical psychologist in private practice in Denver, Colorado with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Anthropology from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and a Ph.D. in Psychology from Harvard University. She is author of the upcoming book ACT for Burnout: Recharge, Reconnect, and Transform Burnout with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy , and co-author of ACT Daily Journal: Get Unstuck and Live Fully with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy . drdebbiesorensen.com . About Jill Stoddard Jill Stoddard is passionate about sharing science-backed ideas from psychology to help people thrive. She is a psychologist, writer, TEDx speaker, award-winning teacher, peer-reviewed ACT trainer, and co-host of the popular Psychologists Off the Clock podcast. Dr. Stoddard is the author of three books: The Big Book of ACT Metaphors: A Practitioner’s Guide to Experiential Exercises and Metaphors in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ; Be Mighty: A Woman’s Guide to Liberation from Anxiety, Worry, and Stress Using Mindfulness and Acceptance ; and Imposter No More: Overcome Self-doubt and Imposterism to Cultivate a Successful Career . About Michael Herold Michael

Many clinical professionals all over the world are incorporating tabletop roleplaying games (RPGs) into therapy. They offer diverse benefits and can be a game-changing way to introduce enjoyment and creativity into therapy sessions. For this conversation, we are thrilled to be joined by Megan Connell , author of Tabletop Role-Playing Therapy: A Guide for the Clinician Game Master , to talk about the advantages and potential of RPGs in therapy. Using the wildly popular Dungeons&Dragons as the primary example, we look at how coming together to solve problems, face conflicts, and overcome obstacles through collective storytelling can provide a safe and creative environment for individuals to explore without real-world consequences, while also building on skills such as social and confidence development. Listen in and elevate your therapy game with a perfect blend of fun and learning! Listen and Learn: Megan gives an introduction to therapeutically applied tabletop role-playing games and how they're played The many benefits of tabletop role-playing games in teaching therapeutic skills The limitless possibilities of Dungeons&Dragons How Megan approaches character creation for her clients The overlap between the ACT Hexaflex Model and role-playing games Resources: Visit Megan's Website Order your copy of Megan’s book Tabletop Role-Playing Therapy: A Guide for the Clinician Game Master G33ks like us Geek Therapeutics Healthquest Innovative Therapeutics Clinical Roll Psychology at the Table Follow Megan on X About Dr. Megan Connell Dr. Connell is a Licensed Psychologist and a Therapeutic Dungeon Master. She graduated from Argosy University Hawai’i in 2010 and served as a psychologist in the US Army for seven years. While in the Army she received specialty training focused on trauma and PTSD. In 2016, she left active duty and started her work in private practice. There, she has focused her work primarily on challenges related to anxiety, panic, changes in life, depression, trauma, and helping women on the autism spectrum. Through her work with Leyline Geek Therapeutics , she has helped train other mental health professionals on what geek culture is and how we can use geek culture to lead to better, more fulfilling lives. Related Episodes: 77. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with Jill Stoddard 288. The Fun Habit with Mike Rucker 294. Yes And: Improv in Psychology with Kelly Leonard 239. Edit Your Story, Change Your Life with Lori Gottlieb <l

A conversation with Dr. Jill Stoddard on breaking the cycle of imposterism.

Have you ever experienced the unsettling feeling of not being good enough despite all of your achievements? Do you fear being exposed as a fraud in your professional life? Prepare to be enlightened as we discuss the uncomfortable reality of imposterism with our extraordinary cohost, seasoned psychologist, and eminent author, Dr. Jill Stoddard . Jill has dedicated her professional career to helping people reach their full potential, a quest she is celebrating with the release of her latest book, Imposter No More . With her profound understanding of imposterism and her own journey to overcome self-doubt, Jill joins us for a candid conversation about defeating your inner imposter. Diving deep into the phenomenon of imposterism, Jill shares her own stories of overcoming imposter thoughts, explores its evolutionary roots and its prevalence across genders, and underscores the importance of cultivating psychological flexibility. She also guides us through practical exercises to set ourselves free from the cycles of experiential avoidance. Tune in to learn how to conquer your own imposter thoughts and take courageous steps toward your fears and insecurities to lead a more fulfilling life! Listen and Learn: Jill's own story of imposterism in joining POTC The difference between Jill’s book, Impostor No More , and other professional success books How imposter thoughts might be trying to help or protect you Who is most at risk of imposter thoughts? How do imposter thoughts affect men and women differently? Why the term imposter syndrome is no longer used Imposterisms opposite - The Dunning-Kruger effect How to know when to listen to imposter thoughts versus when to shift your attention away What is experiential avoidance, and how does it contribute to problems caused by imposter thoughts? How to combat imposterism with the Four P’s How Jill overcame the fear of giving a TED Talk by asking herself, ‘what would Oprah do?’ Resources: Learn more about Jill via her website Find out your imposter subtype by taking Jill’s quiz Get your copy of Jill’s latest book, Imposter No More: Overcome Self-Doubt and Imposterism to Cultivate a Successful Career Join Jill for her workshop titled Use Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) to Help Clients Overcome Imposter "Syndrome" at the I nnovations in Psychotherapy conference on October 12th-15th in beautiful Anaheim, CA. About Jill Stoddard Jill Stoddard is passionate about sharing science-backed ideas from psychology to help people thrive. She is a psychologist, writer, TEDx speaker, award-winning teacher, peer-reviewed ACT trainer, and co-host of the popular Psychologists Off the Clock podcast. Dr. Stoddard is the author of three books: The Big Book of ACT Metaphors: A Practitioner’s Guide to Experiential Exercises and Metaphors in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy; Be Mighty: A Woman’s Guide to Liberation from Anxiety, Worry, and Stress Using Mindfulness and ; and Imposter No More: Overcome Self-doubt and Imposterism to Cultivate a Successful Career . Her writing has also appeared in Psychology Today, Scary Mommy, Thrive Global, The Good Men Project, and Mindful Return. She regularly appears on podcasts and as

It’s time to talk about menopause. Despite being such a pivotal stage in a woman's development, it does not always receive the acknowledgment it deserves. And with half of the population affected by menopause, it’s about time we started talking about it loud and proud! Helping us unpack the whirlwind of physical and emotional changes women experience as they go through this transition is Jancee Dunn , columnist, perimenopause warrior, and author of Hot and Bothered , who shares her insightful thoughts. As we laugh and learn about the ups and downs of menopause, you’ll hear about the 30+ symptoms (yep, you read that right!), and we've got you covered with intimacy tips, the best treatments to ease the discomfort, and even some surprising positives about this stage of life. No matter your gender identity, we welcome everyone to join us for this refreshingly hilarious and eye-opening journey! Listen and Learn: The experiences Jancee went through with menopause that inspired her to write Hot and Bothered Why Jancee advises confiding in loved ones—even your kids—when going through menopause Some well-known and lesser-known menopausal symptoms Understanding estrogen and progesterone through the lawnmower metaphor Why you should avoid blood tests to determine menopause The fascinating link between hot flashes, sleep, and weight gain How menopause can impact sex and intimacy, as well as tips for a more comfortable experience! Does menopausal hormone therapy treat all symptoms of menopause, and what are the risks and benefits? The upside of menopause Resources: Jancee Dunn’s website Hot and Bothered: What No One Tells You About Menopause and How to Feel Like Yourself Again Follow Jancee on Instagram and Facebook For trained menopause specialists, visit The North American Menopause Society (NAMS). About Jancee Dunn Jancee Dunn is the New York Times bestselling author of nine books, including a memoir and a biography of Cyndi Lauper. Her essay collection Why Is My Mother Getting a Tattoo? was a finalist for the Thurber Prize for American Humor. Her last book, How Not To Hate Your Husband After Kids , was published in twelve languages. She is a frequent contributor to The New York Times , Vogue , and Health . She was a sex columnist at GQ and had a column that addressed ethical dilemmas in O, The Oprah Magazine . She lives in New Jersey with her husband, the author Tom Vanderbilt, and their daughter. Related Episodes: 92. Marriage in Midlife: The Rough Patch with Daphne de Marneffe 121. Be Mighty: An Episode for Stressed Out, Worried Women with Jill Stoddard 132. The Joy Of Movement With Kelly McGonigal 175. How to Sleep Better with Rafael Pelayo <a href="https://offtheclockpsych.com/204-ageless-with-andrew-steele/"