<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:psc="http://podlove.org/simple-chapters" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[🎙️ Understanding Menopause – Episode One: What’s Really Happening to Your Body?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<h3><b>🎙️ Understanding Menopause Episode One: What’s Really Happening to Your Body?</b></h3><p>Welcome to the very first episode of <i>Understanding Menopause</i>, a groundbreaking series designed to bring clarity, confidence, and real science to one of the most misunderstood stages of a woman’s life.</p><p>Join <b>10-time Emmy Award–winning journalist Vida Urbonas</b> as she sits down with <b>Dani Bulinski, certified nurse midwife and faculty member at the CU Anschutz College of Nursing</b>, for an honest, eye-opening conversation about what menopause <i>actually</i> is.</p><p>Together, they break through the myths, the whispers, and the confusion to explain the medical realities of menopause and why it looks so different for every woman.</p><p>In this episode, you'll learn:<br />✨ What happens inside the body during menopause<br />✨ The transition stages: perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause<br />✨ Why symptoms range so widely <br />✨ The emotional, physical, and long-term health impacts that deserve more attention<br />✨ How to navigate this chapter with confidence, clarity, and personalized care</p><p>Dani offers expert guidance on hormone therapy, treatment options, and why this transition is also a powerful opportunity to refocus on your overall health and well-being.</p><p>Whether you're entering this stage, currently in it, or supporting someone who is, this episode lays the essential foundation for understanding menopause, clearly, compassionately, and scientifically.</p><p><b>We hope you will follow the show and join us for this multi-part journey through one of the most important chapters in women’s health.</b></p>]]></description><link>https://riverside.com</link><generator>Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:39:41 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.riverside.com/hosting/BIpVMuch.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Vida Urbonas]]></author><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 07:25:12 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[2025 Vida Urbonas]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><ttl>60</ttl><category><![CDATA[Health & Fitness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Medicine]]></category><itunes:author>Vida Urbonas</itunes:author><itunes:summary>&lt;h3&gt;&lt;b&gt;🎙️ Understanding Menopause Episode One: What’s Really Happening to Your Body?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;Welcome to the very first episode of &lt;i&gt;Understanding Menopause&lt;/i&gt;, a groundbreaking series designed to bring clarity, confidence, and real science to one of the most misunderstood stages of a woman’s life.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join &lt;b&gt;10-time Emmy Award–winning journalist Vida Urbonas&lt;/b&gt; as she sits down with &lt;b&gt;Dani Bulinski, certified nurse midwife and faculty member at the CU Anschutz College of Nursing&lt;/b&gt;, for an honest, eye-opening conversation about what menopause &lt;i&gt;actually&lt;/i&gt; is.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, they break through the myths, the whispers, and the confusion to explain the medical realities of menopause and why it looks so different for every woman.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, you&apos;ll learn:&lt;br /&gt;✨ What happens inside the body during menopause&lt;br /&gt;✨ The transition stages: perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause&lt;br /&gt;✨ Why symptoms range so widely &lt;br /&gt;✨ The emotional, physical, and long-term health impacts that deserve more attention&lt;br /&gt;✨ How to navigate this chapter with confidence, clarity, and personalized care&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dani offers expert guidance on hormone therapy, treatment options, and why this transition is also a powerful opportunity to refocus on your overall health and well-being.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Whether you&apos;re entering this stage, currently in it, or supporting someone who is, this episode lays the essential foundation for understanding menopause, clearly, compassionately, and scientifically.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;We hope you will follow the show and join us for this multi-part journey through one of the most important chapters in women’s health.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Vida Urbonas</itunes:name><itunes:email>vidaurbonas@gmail.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Health &amp; Fitness"><itunes:category text="Medicine"/></itunes:category><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ee9856bb-9f41-4053-aab9-9b3f0a20ec92/logos/d5e46c85-b9b2-45f4-8551-cf256d44c032.jpeg"/><item><title><![CDATA[🎙️ Menopause Symptom Management: Episode 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation delves into the understanding of menopause symptoms, hormone therapy options, the role of estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone in menopause, therapeutic benefits and side effects of hormone therapy, complementary and alternative treatments for menopause, and non-hormone replacement therapy treatments. It provides a comprehensive overview of menopause symptom management and the various treatment options available.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Menopause symptom management</li><li>Hormone therapy options</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Understanding Menopause and its Symptoms</li><li>06:05 Role of Estrogen, Progesterone, and Testosterone in Menopause</li><li>11:48 Therapeutic Benefits and Side Effects of Hormone Therapy</li><li>17:37 Non-Hormone Replacement Therapy Treatments</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">686e3476-bc7a-44a5-8dc0-2032b05c6a43</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Vida Urbonas]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/d45949cb9908ea944b9dbc8de5470b9be4dec824fcb989caea5f7317c962d620/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI2ODZlMzQ3Ni1iYzdhLTQ0YTUtOGRjMC0yMDMyYjA1YzZhNDMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJlZTk4NTZiYi05ZjQxLTQwNTMtYWFiOS05YjNmMGEyMGVjOTIiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTBjMzYwNjM2NjY3MWFlZGQzYmI2MjkiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk1NzY2ZDAwMzRiMWJmOWEyZTc1N2NkL3ZpZGFzLXN0dWRpby03a3JpMC1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTEtMl9fNy0zMy01Mi5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="16419763" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation delves into the understanding of menopause symptoms, hormone therapy options, the role of estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone in menopause, therapeutic benefits and side effects of hormone therapy, complementary and alternative treatments for menopause, and non-hormone replacement therapy treatments. It provides a comprehensive overview of menopause symptom management and the various treatment options available.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Menopause symptom management&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Hormone therapy options&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 Understanding Menopause and its Symptoms&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;06:05 Role of Estrogen, Progesterone, and Testosterone in Menopause&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;11:48 Therapeutic Benefits and Side Effects of Hormone Therapy&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;17:37 Non-Hormone Replacement Therapy Treatments&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:20:45</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ee9856bb-9f41-4053-aab9-9b3f0a20ec92/logos/d5e46c85-b9b2-45f4-8551-cf256d44c032.jpeg"/><itunes:title>🎙️ Menopause Symptom Management: Episode 2</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[🎙️ Understanding Menopause – Episode One: What’s Really Happening to Your Body?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><b>Menopause, demystified.</b><br />In this kickoff episode, 10-time Emmy Award–winning journalist <b>Vida Urbonas</b> and certified nurse midwife <b>Dani Bulinski</b> break down what menopause <i>actually</i> is. From the first signs of perimenopause to the realities of post-menopause. They tackle symptoms, emotions, long-term health impacts, and the truth about hormone therapy. Fast, clear, and empowering. Finally a menopause conversation every woman deserves.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">5588ae2d-4e55-4cfc-beda-e0c407c4ca59</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Vida Urbonas]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 07:34:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/70cccc8130c9be6ebd078f1a0f7bce8b87186766f692dd16a7cec00912e29610/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI1NTg4YWUyZC00ZTU1LTRjZmMtYmVkYS1lMGM0MDdjNGNhNTkiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJlZTk4NTZiYi05ZjQxLTQwNTMtYWFiOS05YjNmMGEyMGVjOTIiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTBjMzYwNjM2NjY3MWFlZGQzYmI2MjkiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjkyZmUxY2Q1MWNkOTllNjI5MmU0MjhmL3ZpZGFzLXN0dWRpby03a3JpMC1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI1LTEyLTNfXzgtNy01Ny5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="16134657" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Menopause, demystified.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In this kickoff episode, 10-time Emmy Award–winning journalist &lt;b&gt;Vida Urbonas&lt;/b&gt; and certified nurse midwife &lt;b&gt;Dani Bulinski&lt;/b&gt; break down what menopause &lt;i&gt;actually&lt;/i&gt; is. From the first signs of perimenopause to the realities of post-menopause. They tackle symptoms, emotions, long-term health impacts, and the truth about hormone therapy. Fast, clear, and empowering. Finally a menopause conversation every woman deserves.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:20:20</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ee9856bb-9f41-4053-aab9-9b3f0a20ec92/logos/d5e46c85-b9b2-45f4-8551-cf256d44c032.jpeg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:title>🎙️ Understanding Menopause – Episode One: What’s Really Happening to Your Body?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>