At Midlife: Unmasked, we usually focus onwomen's health during what I call The Missing Decade. But this episode takes a brief detour to explore an equally important conversation—men's health.

Whether it's a spouse, partner, father, brother, son, or close friend, many of us care deeply about the health of themen in our lives. Yet men are often less likely to seek preventive care, delay routine screenings, and may overlook early warning signs of chronic disease.

In this episode, Family Nurse Practitioner ZaneDye joins us to discuss what every man should know about healthy aging in midlife. We'll cover the preventive screenings that matter most, common health issues that often go unnoticed, practical lifestyle habits that promotelong-term health, and how family members and partners can encourage preventive care in supportive and meaningful ways.

As we all move through their 40s, 50s, andbeyond, nutrition becomes about much more than weight. The foods we eat influence energy, mood, sleep, muscle health, metabolic function, heart health, brain health, and overall quality of life. Yet many women receive conflictingadvice about what they should, or shouldn't, eat during midlife.

In this episode, we explore the science ofnutrition during the menopause transition and beyond. We'll discuss practical, evidence-based strategies for nourishing the body, supporting long-term health, and making sustainable lifestyle changes that fit real life, not fad diets.

Guest Bio: Dr. Kate Shafto is a board-certifiedphysician in both Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, and Integrative Medicine who is passionate about helping people build healthier lives throughevidence-based lifestyle and preventive medicine. She is the founder of Feed Your Health MD, where she partners with individuals to develop realistic, sustainable approaches to nutrition, physical activity, and healthy aging thatsupport lifelong wellness.

https://feedyourhealthmd.com/

Hot flashes are oftentreated as an inevitable part of menopause—but what if there areevidence-informed approaches beyond simply “waiting it out”?

In this episode of Midlife:Unmasked, I sit down with Dr. Brian Grosam, PhD, LAc, researcher, educator,and expert in Chinese medicine, to explore how acupuncture and integrativetherapies may help women navigate some of the most disruptive symptoms of themenopause transition. We discuss what the science says, where conventional careoften falls short, and how women can make informed decisions aboutcomplementary approaches to symptom management.

This conversation ispart of our ongoing exploration of The Missing Decade—the years whenwomen are experiencing profound biological changes, yet too often struggle tofind clear answers, trusted guidance, and personalized care.