70. Alzheimer’s, the Menopausal Brain & Closing the Gender Gap in Science with Dr. Liisa Galea
January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month in Canada, and this episode tackles a critical — and often overlooked — reality: nearly two-thirds of Alzheimer’s diagnoses are in women.Melissa is joined by ret...
8 Jan 1h
69. 2025 POWER (RE)PLAY + A Look Ahead to 2026
2025 was one of my busiest—and most meaningful—years yet. Thank you for being on this journey with me and for showing up week after week to learn, question, laugh, and age powerfully together.As we wr...
18 Dec 202533min
POWER (RE)PLAY - Episode 13 - Hair Loss, Hormones & Hope with Dr. Renée A. Beach (originally aired March 28, 2024)
In this episode of Aging Powerfully, Melissa digs into one of the most emotional (and common!) midlife topics: hair loss, with medical and cosmetic dermatologist, Dr. Renée A. Beach (@dermabeach). Fro...
11 Dec 202547min
POWER (RE)PLAY - Episode 21 - It's Never Too Late to Get Fit and Healthy with Joan and Michelle MacDonald
(Originally aired May 23, 2024)In this uplifting episode, Melissa sits down with mother-daughter powerhouse Joan MacDonald (@trainwithjoan) and Michelle MacDonald (@michellemacdonaldofficial) to explo...
4 Dec 20250s
68. What To Put in Your "When I Die" Folder with Pattie Lovett-Reid
This week on Aging Powerfully, we’re getting brutally honest about one of the most avoided — yet most essential — topics in midlife: preparing your family for the unexpected.Most people think they’re ...
27 Nov 20251h 4min
POWER (RE)PLAY - Episode 48 - “The 7 Metrics You Should Know About Your Health”
Guest: Dr. Amy Louis‑BaylissOriginal Air Date: January 30, 2025Duration: ~89 minutesIn this deep-dive episode, Melissa sits down with Dr. Amy Louis-Bayliss to walk you through the seven key health met...
20 Nov 20251h 30min
67. Double Feature Episode: Menopause Myths & Medicine - What the Latest FDA News Means for You! PLUS: Melissa’s Inaugural Retreat Debrief — Inside “Aging Powerfully: The Retreat”
Guest: Dr. Stephanie Faubion, Director of the Mayo Clinic Center for Women’s Health & Medical Director of The Menopause SocietyPart One: Menopause Myths & MedicineMenopause has gone viral — but not al...
13 Nov 202559min
66. The Power of Friendship: Why Connection Matters More Than Ever in Midlife
Guest: Dr. Miriam Kirmayer, Clinical Psychologist & Friendship ResearcherAs we age, our friendships can evolve—some deepen, others drift, and new ones can feel harder to form. In this episode of Aging...
6 Nov 202558min
