Episode 11 - Creating Financial Wellness with Sandra Grahame

Are you navigating the challenges of midlife and wondering what really matters for your long-term health? This episode is for midlife women seeking clear, practical answers on aging well without the hype or noise. I sit down with Dr. Monisha Bhanote, a physician with five board certifications, to talk about women’s health, menopause, and the real foundations of healthy aging. We cut through confusing advice and focus on what truly supports your body and mind through your 40s, 50s, and beyond. In this conversation, you’ll learn: -Why understanding your own body is more powerful than following the latest trend -The role of cellular health in menopause, perimenopause, and longevity -How stress and always being “busy” undermine midlife well-being -Practical tips for nutrition, hormones, and energy in real life -The most common mistakes women make with supplements and health routines -Why community and mindset matter as much as diet or exercise -Small, actionable changes that actually make a difference as you age If you’re looking for evidence-based, no-nonsense insights to support your midlife journey, subscribe and listen for thoughtful, honest conversations every week. For more resources related to today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page: https://www.natalietysdal.com/womens-health-cellular-longevity-dr-bhanote Catch full episodes of The Natalie Tysdal Podcast here on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@ntysdal/featured CONTACT NATALIE Website: https://www.natalietysdal.com Email: hello@natalietysdal.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ntysdal/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NatalieTysdal/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ntysdal Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ntysdal/ Sign Up for Natalie's Newsletter: https://page.natalietysdal.com/newsletter SUPPORT THIS PODCAST The businesses I trust make this podcast possible. When you use these links and codes, you're supporting the show while getting products I genuinely use and recommend. For Gut Health & Probiotics: • BioTiQuest: probiotics. https://biotiquest.com/natalietysdal (Code: NATALIETYSDAL) • Seeking Health: https://www.seekinghealth.com/products/stress-nutrients?mct=NgmAZXqO&dc=Natalie10&ref=NgmAZXqO (Code: NATALIE10) • Auro Wellness: https://aurowellness.com/natalietysdal For Energy & Focus: • ENERGYbits: Algae Nutrition for overall health. https://energybits.com/discount/NATALIETYSDAL?rfsn=8715077.c997ae&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=8715077.c997ae (Code: NatalieTysdal) • Amino Club: Research Grade peptides. https://aminoclub.com?utm_source=affiliate_marketing&code=NATALIET (Code: NatalieT) For Recovery & Movement: • Block Therapy: Improve your pain and posture. https://kd167.isrefer.com/go/mainpage/natalietysdal/ • Kineon Red Light Therapy: https://kineon.io/NATALIET (Code: NatalieT) • PRN Vision: Eye Care and Eye health https://prnvision.com/pages/eyeeco?utm_source=affiliates&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=HomePage EXPLORE MORE FROM NATALIE Media Training for On-Camera Confidence: https://www.natalietysdal.com/mediatraining Podcast Launch Guide: https://www.natalietysdal.com/mediatraining 00:00 Intro: Why aging can feel different 00:51 Longevity starts at the cellular level 02:04 Listening to your body instead of trends 03:28 Building a foundation for cellular health 04:41 Energy, aging, and oxidative stress 06:17 Preventive care and the gut microbiome 07:21 Why lasting health takes time 08:11 Combining conventional and integrative medicine 10:10 Food, testing, and epigenetics 11:25 Learning to sort through health misinformation 12:13 Nutrition, carbs, and gut health 13:16 Finding the exercise that fits your body 15:05 Building lasting health rituals 16:17 Three common health mistakes women make 16:43 Mistake 1: Staying too busy to rest 17:48 Mistake 2: Following trends without understanding your body 19:13 Mistake 3: Outsourcing basic nutrition skills 21:21 Three ways to support women’s health 21:38 Finding community and making space to heal 23:40 Taking a proactive approach to health 24:28 Targeted support based on your needs

Density is just one factor. Your doctor considers family history, genetics, past biopsies, and age to calculate your lifetime risk score. Ask for yours to guide your screening plan. Watch full conversation: https://youtu.be/16btQIuOaQg?si=2tghLs4kfuso4FHu You can find all my wellness resources here: https://www.natalietysdal.com/trusted-resources Subscribe for practical, science-backed health conversations every week. #CancerRisk #HealthScreening #MedicalFacts #LifetimeRisk

Many doctors still advise waiting out hormonal issues, a method that often fails. Discover crucial questions to ask your physician and why insurance-based treatments may not be optimal for bioidentical hormone therapy. Full episode here: https://youtu.be/nm3z41J8_Tk?si=7dPfI-kMpnfb8pZs #HormoneTherapy #BioidenticalHormones #WomensHealth #Healthcare

Nearly half of all women have dense breasts. This 'white' tissue can hide 'white' tumors on a mammogram, making detection as difficult as finding a polar bear in a snowstorm. Understanding this masking effect is crucial for early diagnosis. Watch full conversation: https://youtu.be/16btQIuOaQg?si=2tghLs4kfuso4FHu You can find all my wellness resources here: https://www.natalietysdal.com/trusted-resources Subscribe for practical, science-backed health conversations every week.#DenseBreasts #Mammograms #BreastHealth #WomensHealth #MedicalFacts

Boost your health effortlessly! Eating edamame before a meal tames sugar spikes, curbs cravings, and promotes fullness, aiding weight loss and improving cholesterol—all without trying. 🔗 Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/4dkBgSczp4I #Edamame #HealthyEating #WeightLossTips #NutritionHacks #Cholesterol

My path to understanding diabetes wasn't conventional. It's a story of personal experience, doctor's guidance, and overcoming medical establishment resistance. 🔗 Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/4dkBgSczp4I #DiabetesJourney #HealthExperience #MedicalStories #PatientAdvocacy

From high-fat to high-protein, our understanding of nutrition constantly shifts. Looking back, will today's 'eat protein first' advice for women over 40 seem like another temporary fad? 🔗 Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/4dkBgSczp4I #DietFads #Nutrition #Health #Protein #Wellness

Type 1 diabetes, often called juvenile diabetes, is an autoimmune disease where the body attacks its own insulin-producing cells. Understand the cause and its implications, even without a family history. 🔗 Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/4dkBgSczp4I #Type1Diabetes #AutoimmuneDisease #JuvenileDiabetes #HealthEducation

Facing a mid-life health scare, the journey to freedom from drugs and reclaiming a normal life began. A powerful partnership focused on achievable goals and overcoming fear. 🔗 Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/4dkBgSczp4I #HealthJourney #MidLife #Wellness #Recovery #NewBeginnings

Discover how ditching added sugar transforms your taste buds. From coffee to cocktails, low-sugar swaps create a powerful aversion to sweetness. Your body will thank you! 🔗 Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/4dkBgSczp4I #SugarFree #HealthyHabits #NutritionTips #WellnessJourney

Discover how managing a progressive, incurable disease can impact daily freedom. Learn about the challenges of medication reliance and the potential benefits of new treatments. 🔗 Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/4dkBgSczp4I #ChronicIllness #Healthcare #GLPs #PatientAdvocacy #MedicalJourney

Learn the difference between soluble and whole fiber! Soluble fiber (broccoli, beans, oats) slows digestion and helps blood sugar. Whole fiber (corn, lettuce) aids gut health but doesn't impact sugar levels. 🔗 Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/4dkBgSczp4I #SolubleFiber #BloodSugar #NutritionFacts #HealthyEating #DietTips

Diabetes is prevalent in America. We've become a sugar culture, unlike places that prefer savory flavors. Even coffee and snacks are overwhelmingly sweet. 🔗 Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/4dkBgSczp4I #SugarCulture #DiabetesAwareness #HealthFacts #DietCulture #SweetCravings

Starting the day with a delicious blueberry oatmeal casserole packed with soluble fiber! For lunch, contemplating sushi with edamame and a protein-rich roll. 🔗 Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/4dkBgSczp4I #HealthyEating #OatmealRecipe #SushiLunch #FiberRich #HealthyHabits

Discover the ultimate lazy hack for a delicious and healthy lunch. My go-to is a chickpea, feta, and tomato casserole—ready in 45 seconds from the microwave. Ease of use equals healthy eating! 🔗 Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/4dkBgSczp4I #HealthyEating #QuickLunch #EasyRecipes #ChickpeaCasserole #LazyCooking

An active volleyball player, training 8-10 hours weekly, felt perfectly healthy. Then, a surprising health revelation at age 45-46. 🔗 Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/4dkBgSczp4I #HealthJourney #VolleyballLife #FitnessMotivation #Wellness

Start meals with soluble fiber to manage sugar intake and boost fullness. It slows digestion, signaling your brain 'I'm full,' mimicking GLP drugs and curbing hunger. 🔗 Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/4dkBgSczp4I #SolubleFiber #HealthyEating #SugarCravings #GutHealth #NutritionTips

Forget extreme diets! Discover a balanced, rational approach to food. Incorporate soluble fiber at every meal for sustainable, enjoyable eating. It's about intention, not deprivation. 🔗 Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/4dkBgSczp4I #HealthyEating #NutritionTips #BalancedDiet #WellnessJourney