Unlocking Midlife: Hormones, Health, and Hope with Dr. Liz Lyster
“I met and married the love of my life at age 51... a great hope for a lot of women out there.”
Dr. Liz Lyster is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist with over 30 years of experience. Passionate about enhancing the health of women and men in midlife, she specializes in boosting energy, balancing hormones, and improving overall well-being. Dr. Liz is a distinguished author, noted for publications such as "Go for Great" and "Dr. Liz's Easy Guide to Menopause." A Cornell University graduate with a Master of Public Health from UCLA, she offers online medical practice in the San Francisco Bay Area. Beyond her professional accolades, she's an adventurer who climbed Mount Kilimanjaro at age 50.
Episode Summary:
In this compelling episode of the "Oh, My Health… There Is Hope!" podcast, host Jana Short sits down with Dr. Liz Lyster, a renowned OBGYN and advocate for women's health. The conversation unfolds with personal stories of hope, resilience, and the journey through various life stages. Dr. Liz shares her incredible experiences, including finding love at 51 and the profound grief of losing her husband to cancer. Her story underscores how life events, no matter how positive or challenging, serve as chapters contributing to personal growth and insight.
The dialogue pivots to vital discussions about hormonal health and its impact on women's physical and emotional well-being. Dr. Liz emphasizes the importance of bioidentical hormones in treating symptoms of perimenopause and menopause—a subject she has mastered over decades of medical practice. She calls for more awareness in the medical community to embrace comprehensive approaches to women's health, debunking myths about hormone therapies that refrain women from seeking help. Listeners come away with an enriched understanding of the significance of hormonal balance and personal development.
Key Takeaways:
Journey and Resilience: Dr. Liz shares touching personal stories, including finding love in midlife and coping with profound loss.
Hormonal Health Insights: Explores how bioidentical hormones can help improve emotional and physical symptoms associated with menopause.
Critical Health Awareness: Highlights the need for better education around female health and hormone replacement in medical communities.
Personal Development: Emphasizes the importance of self-worth and personal growth in successful relationships and health outcomes.
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