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The Tamsen Show

The Tamsen Show

Written by: Tamsen Fadal
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 You deserve a roadmap. Consider this your starting point. Hosted by Emmy-winning journalist, filmmaker, and New York Times best-selling author Tamsen Fadal, The Tamsen Show is where real talk meets real solutions. Each week, Tamsen sits down with top doctors, leading voices, and women rewriting the rules—from hormones and health to reinvention, relationships, and everything in between. Whether you're navigating perimenopause, deep in menopause, or facing the questions that come with midlife, this show is for you. It's time to take charge of your health, reclaim your life, and feel even better than before. New episodes every Wednesday. Follow @thetamsenshow for updates and behind-the-scenes.2025 Self-Help Social Sciences Success
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  • The Anxiety Scientist: Feeling Overwhelmed? Rewire Your Brain With This Science-Backed Method

    The Anxiety Scientist: Feeling Overwhelmed? Rewire Your Brain With This Science-Backed Method
    Jan 7 2026
    Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or like your brain won’t slow down is incredibly common, especially when there’s pressure to be calmer, more productive, or more “together.” Many people blame themselves for this: for not being disciplined enough, resilient enough, or mentally strong enough. But what if anxiety isn’t a personal failure and what if your brain is actually doing exactly what it was designed to do? This is exactly why Tamsen sat down with Dr. Wendy Suzuki, a world-renowned neuroscientist, NYU professor, and expert on brain plasticity: the brain’s ability to change and adapt. Dr. Suzuki has spent decades studying how stress, anxiety, movement, sleep, and daily habits shape the brain. Her work shows that anxiety isn’t just a feeling, it’s a biological response that can hijack focus, memory, and emotional regulation when the brain is under pressure. In this episode, she breaks down what’s really happening inside your brain when anxiety shows up and explains why trying to “push through” or “calm down” often backfires. Most importantly, she shares the science-backed tools that actually help your nervous system reset and restore a sense of control. They discuss: - Why anxiety is a fight-or-flight response, not a mindset problem - What chronic stress does to focus, memory, and emotional regulation - Why anxiety can make you feel foggy, tense, or unlike yourself - The role movement, cardio, and sleep play in calming the brain - Simple tools you can use in real life to calm your nervous system today This conversation cuts through the shame and confusion around anxiety and replaces it with clarity, relief, and understanding. Instead of asking you to “fix yourself,” it shows you how to work with your brain. If anxiety has been running the show and leaving you feeling overwhelmed or out of control, this episode offers a grounded, science-backed way to understand what’s happening and what actually helps. Watch full video episodes ⁠HERE⁠ Get Tamsen’s new book, ⁠How To Menopause: Take Charge of Your Health, Reclaim Your Life and Feel Even Better Than Before⁠ Follow The Tamsen Show on ⁠Instagram⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠Instagram⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠TikTok⁠ Want more from Dr. Wendy? Follow her on ⁠Instagram⁠ Visit her ⁠website⁠ Read her book, ⁠Good Anxiety: Harnessing the Power of the Most Misunderstood Emotion⁠ This show is sponsored by Midi Health. Visit ⁠www.joinmidi.com/tamsen⁠ today to book your personalized, insurance-covered virtual visit. Midi. The Care Women Deserve. Use code TAMSEN at ⁠jonesroadbeauty.com⁠ to get a Free Cool Gloss with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #ad Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    49 mins
  • How to Start Dating Again in 2026 (Even If You’ve Lost Hope)

    How to Start Dating Again in 2026 (Even If You’ve Lost Hope)
    Dec 31 2025
    Starting over can feel overwhelming and discouraging, especially when it comes to dating, navigating dating apps, and trying to make sense of modern dating after divorce or a long relationship. Many women find themselves burnt out, questioning their instincts, and unsure how to find a healthy relationship when the old rules no longer seem to apply. This is exactly why Tamsen turned to Bela Gandhi, dating coach, relationship expert, and founder of the Smart Dating Academy. Bela has helped thousands of women find meaningful, lasting relationships by replacing guesswork with a clear, data-driven formula for dating with intention. In this episode, she lays out the framework she uses to help women find love that feels safe, secure, and emotionally available and explains why following a proven system matters more than chemistry, luck, or timing. They discuss: - Why dating apps feel so exhausting and how to use them more strategically - The biggest mistakes people make on dating profiles and photos - What chemistry really is and why butterflies can be misleading - How to spot red flags early without becoming cynical - What to look for (and not overthink) on first dates - How to date with clarity, confidence, and realistic expectations - The patterns and behaviors that consistently lead to lasting relationships This conversation cuts through the noise, myths, and mixed messages around dating and replaces them with clarity, reassurance, and a roadmap you can actually follow. If your goal in 2026 is to find lasting love, the kind that feels safe, secure, and grounded, this episode offers a smarter, more intentional way to date without burning out or losing yourself. By the end of this episode, you’ll walk away with renewed hope, practical tools, and the confidence that finding love doesn’t have to be random. When you follow the right formula, it becomes possible. Ready for more support? Download the 2026 Dating Profile Cheat Sheet. Watch full video episodes HERE Get Tamsen’s new book, How To Menopause: Take Charge of Your Health, Reclaim Your Life and Feel Even Better Than Before Follow The Tamsen Show on Instagram Follow Tamsen on Instagram Follow Tamsen on TikTok Want more from Bela? Follow her on Instagram Visit her website This show is sponsored by Midi Health. Visit www.joinmidi.com/tamsen today to book your personalized, insurance-covered virtual visit. Midi. The Care Women Deserve. Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    56 mins
  • The Fasting Doctor: 5 Science-Backed Tools to Support Your Brain in Menopause

    The Fasting Doctor: 5 Science-Backed Tools to Support Your Brain in Menopause
    Dec 24 2025
    Menopause doesn’t just change your body. It changes how you think, how you feel, and how you see yourself. For so many women, that shift shows up as brain fog, exhaustion, lost motivation, or a quiet fear that something is “wrong,” even when nothing is. In this episode, Tamsen is joined by Dr. Mindy Pelz, functional medicine expert and bestselling author of Fast Like a Girl and her new book Age Like a Girl, to break down what’s actually happening in the female brain during menopause and why understanding it can be empowering instead of frightening. They explore how menopause rewires the brain, why motivation and clarity can disappear seemingly overnight, and how metabolic health and fasting play a role in supporting brain function during this transition. They discuss: - Why menopause is a neurological shift, not a mental decline - What’s really behind brain fog, low motivation, and emotional changes - How fasting supports brain health during menopause - The role of insulin, blood sugar, and metabolic health - Why dopamine and motivation work differently after 40 - How to restore clarity, energy, and confidence - Practical tools women can use to support their brains in midlife This conversation reframes menopause as a transition into clarity, self-trust, and power, not something to fear or push through. If you’ve felt different in your body or mind, questioned your energy, or wondered why the old rules no longer work, this episode offers science, reassurance, and a completely new way to understand what your brain is doing and why. By the end of this episode, you’ll walk away with a clearer understanding of menopause, concrete tools to support your brain, and relief in knowing that you’re not broken, you’re rewiring. Watch full video episodes HERE Get Tamsen’s new book, How To Menopause: Take Charge of Your Health, Reclaim Your Life and Feel Even Better Than Before Follow The Tamsen Show on Instagram Follow Tamsen on Instagram Follow Tamsen on TikTok Want more from Dr. Mindy? Follow her on Instagram Visit her website Read her book, Age Like a Girl: How Menopause Rewires Your Brain for Mental Clarity, Increased Confidence, and Renewed Energy This show is sponsored by Midi Health. Visit www.joinmidi.com/tamsen today to book your personalized, insurance-covered virtual visit. Midi. The Care Women Deserve. Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 9 mins
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