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The Fit PhysicianEp. 43: Media, Misinformation, Menopause Pt. 2: Living Stronger, Longer, and Fearlessly with special guest Melissa GreloIn Part 2 of this thought-provoking conversation, Melissa Grelo returns to explore why aging powerfully isn’t just a personal choice—it’s a cultural rebellion. We dive into comparison culture, the patriarchy’s influence on women’s self-worth, and how society has conditioned generations of women to shrink themselves—physically, emotionally, and vocally.Melissa and Suzanne share raw reflections on raising strong daughters, rejecting the pressure to age “gracefully,” and instead embracing strength, visibility, and confidence at every age. From the harmful messaging of “there can only be one” to the overhyped menopause supplement industry and the new wave of hormone...2025-04-2843 min
Be All You AreAging Powerfully: Melissa Grelo on Menopause, Motherhood & the Inner Voice"This is the generation that simply does not want to suffer." - Melissa GreloIn this powerful and honest conversation, TV host Melissa Grelo joins Kena to talk about her personal journey through perimenopause and menopause—and why it's time to break the stigma around women’s health. Melissa opens up about the launch of her podcast Aging Powerfully, the lack of education and support available to women, and the need for more open, informed conversations about this natural transition.Together, Melissa and Kena explore deeper themes of personal grow...2025-04-241h 18The Fit PhysicianEp. 42: Media, Misinformation, and Menopause: How To Live Stronger, Longer, And Fearlessly with Melissa GreloIn this inspiring two-part conversation, we sit down with entrepreneur, mother, and fearless leader in conversations that matter Melissa Grelo to dive deep into the truth about women’s health, aging powerfully, and navigating today’s confusing wellness world.In Part 1, Melissa shares her personal journey through perimenopause, the major shifts she’s made to her fitness, nutrition, and mindset, and how she cuts through the noise of misinformation in the media. We also explore the importance of critical thinking, how to raise strong daughters in today’s climate, and why intention is the secret weapon for thriving...2025-04-2134 min
Midlife MixEP 2 - Melissa Grelo's unfiltered take on marriage, gender roles, menopause and how our medical system is failing womenIn this explosive interview, The Social co-host Melissa Grelo gets candid about aging, relationships, and the taboos we don’t talk enough about. From the real challenges of handling aging in the public eye to her unfiltered podcast Aging Powerfully, Melissa reveals it all. We explore how she keeps her marriage fresh with her husband, navigates open conversations about with her daughter about gender and dating and tackles the harsh reality of menopause. But that’s not all—Melissa pulls no punches when discussing how the medical system fails women. Don’t miss this raw and empowering conversation that will make y...2025-04-011h 03
Aging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo56. Season 2 Finale!It’s a wrap on another incredible season! Join Melissa and her Tech & Audio Producer, Drew Garner, as they look back on their favourite moments from the season. They’ll share behind-the-scenes stories you’ve never heard before — including the inside scoop on an episode that never aired and why it stayed on the shelf. A big thank you to all the sponsors who supported Season 2! @lovemyiris@alwaysdiscreet@felixhealthca@avene@sanoli...2025-03-271h 15Aging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo55. Jet Set Sisterhood: The Power of Girls' Trips and Solo Travel for Women 40+Travel for women 40+ isn't just about chasing your own Eat, Pray, Love experience. It can be even so much more! Travel can transform us, move us, help us grow, help us get unstuck during a rapidly changing time in our lives. It can awaken dreams and reveal what is possible for our Second Act of life. Whether you choose to take a trip alone or with your closest girlfriends, Travel Expert Heather Greenwood-Davis (@byheathergd) joins me to lay out everything you need to know to plan your next adventure! Find Melissa Grelo on Instagram @Mel...2025-03-2058 minAging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo54. Reinventing Yourself with The Midlife Maven, Alicia Erickson: How She Got Fit at 49In this episode of Aging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo, I have an in-depth discussion with The Midlife Maven herself, Alicia Erickson (@aliciae), to discuss how she transformed her body and mind through menopause. Alicia shares her journey resilience and empowerment, proving that midlife can be a time of reinvention rather than decline. From shifting her mindset to embracing new habits, she offers invaluable insights on navigating menopause with confidence and purpose. Tune in for an inspiring conversation filled with wisdom, practical tips, and a fresh perspective on thriving in midlife. Find Melissa Grelo on In...2025-03-1348 min
Stronger by Design for Women with Michelle MacDonaldWAKE-UP CALL! What Your Doctor Isn't Telling You About Menopause | Melissa GreloMenopause isn’t just hot flashes and mood swings—it’s a massive wake-up call about how little women are taught about their own health. Michelle MacDonald sits down with award-winning TV host and menopause advocate Melissa Grelo to talk about the fitness mindset women need to thrive in midlife. Melissa opens up about her own struggles with perimenopause, the shocking lack of medical education on menopause, and why strength training is the key to longevity. They dive into the dangers of self-diagnosing, the marketing traps of the wellness industry, and why women need to t...2025-03-1145 minAging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo53. Generations of Strength: A Conversation with My Mom and SisterMarch is Women's History Month and includes International Women's Day March 8th. To mark these, I invited the women closest and dearest to me to join me on the podcast - my mother and sister, Clarita and Rosanna! We discuss my mother's immigration story, growing up on the horse farm, interracial marriage, motherhood, our childhoods and how we've made health and wellness centrepoints of our life. My mother shares her secrets to aging powerfully and being a healthy 84-year-old! Episode sponsored by Avène (@Avene on Instagram).Their website is...2025-03-061h 07Aging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo52. Middle Grief... Saying Goodbye to 'What Was' and Saying Hello to 'What's Next': Embracing Your Next Chapter with Tammy Faulds"We were taught how to get things in life, but we were never taught how to cope when we lose them." A LOT is changing in midlife. Physical changes in menopause, empty nest syndrome, career shifts, "grey" divorce, changing health and aging, in general. So let's talk about it. How can we cope with these changes in midlife andhow can we embrace our Second Act? Life coach Tammy Faulds (@innertravelcoach) takes us through the lows and the highs of the midlife transition and come out with fresh and new perspectives on the other side....2025-02-2757 minAging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo51. Canada's Health Care System On Life Support: How Did It Get So Bad and What Can Be Done To Fix ItCanada's health care system is supposed to be the envy of the world yet millions do not have a primary care practitioner, emergency room visits take hours and hours and thousands die while on waiting lists for life-saving treatments and surgeries. Was it always this bad? Is it getting worse? How did we get here? What countries are doing health care right and what can we learn from them? Emergency room doctor @drshazmamithani and family physician-scientist Dr. Tara Kiran help us understand how today's health care system was created, what's working and what's really broken. Then, solutions as to...2025-02-201h 17Aging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo50. The 5 Cs of A Good Relationship with Cynthia LoystRelationships are hard! Romantic, platonic, familial, co-workers and so many more. On this Valentine's Day special episode, my co-worker and dear friend, sex and relationship expert Cynthia Loyst joins me to talk about the 5 Cs Of A Good Relationship. But first, we spill the tea about our own relationship and what we really think of one another after working side by side for 12 years! Episode sponsored by Avène (@avene on Instagram).Website: https://www.eau-thermale-avene.ca/en_caFind Melissa Grelo on Instagram @Meli...2025-02-1357 minAging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo49. Mental Health Check-In: Navigating Menopause and Finding Your Calm in the Chaos with Dr. Ariel Dalfen and Dr. Bev YoungIn this episode, with psychiatrists and co-founders of virtual mental health clinic, Bria, Dr. Ariel Dalfen and Dr. Bev Young discuss some key points about menopause and mental health, explore why many people are still hesitant to seek help, and discuss how ethnicity and socioeconomic status impact mental health. Together, we'll also cover lifestyle changes, medications, and how to find the right professional for your needs. Finally, we'll delve into the latest research on women's brains through menopause and offer coping strategies for when the world feels overwhelming. Episode sponsored by Avène (@avene on...2025-02-061h 00Aging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo48. The 7 Metrics You Should Know About Your Health with Dr. Amy Louis-BaylissDr. Amy Louis-Bayliss is back on the podcast to break down seven numbers you should know to get and stay healthy. These seven numbers can give you a snapshot of how your health is today and where it might be going in the future. Learn what the metrics are, when to start testing and tracking, how often and what these numbers tell you about your health. Episode sponsored by Avène (@avene on Instagram). Website: https://www.eau-thermale-avene.ca/en_ca Find Melissa Grelo on...2025-01-301h 29Aging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo47. Meal Planning Through Menopause With Registered Dietician Devon PeartYou've been hearing the messages that a lot changes as we enter perimenopause and the menopause transition. One of those messages? It's time to modify what we eat for optimal health in midlife and beyond. This is the podcast episode for you! Registered Dietician Devon Peart of Cleveland Clinic Canada breaks down meal planning through menopause. Your guide to nutrition 40+. Episode sponsored by Avène (@avene on Instagram). Find Melissa Grelo on Instagram @MelissaGrelo and @AgingPowerfullyWithMG, or on her website AgingPowerfullyWithMelissaGrelo.com. Find clips of the show on YouTube @Me...2025-01-231h 25Aging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo46. Menopause, Aging and the Woman's Brain: What You Need to Know About Your Alzheimer's Risk With Dr. Liisa Galea and Dr. Jenny RabinDid you know that two-thirds of people with Alzheimer's are women? Did you know that women over 60 are twice as likely to develop Alzheimer's disease than breast cancer? Here's the thing: Most of the diseases causing dementia starting developing in the brain 20 years before clinical symptoms show, which for many women, is around the time of menopause, begging the question, what role does menopause play in our brain health? The good news is that almost half of Alzheimer's cases can be prevented with lifestyle changes. During this Alzheimer's Awareness Month, two of the foremost Canadian brain researchers, Dr. Liisa...2025-01-161h 05Aging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo45. Everything You Want To Know About Weight Loss Drugs But Are Too Afraid to Ask - Ozempic and the Oprah Effect with Obesity Physician, Dr. Sasha HighIn 2024, the world was buzzing with the name Ozempic as weight loss drugs took center stage. Celebrities were coming forward left and right, crediting these drugs with transforming their lives. The once-taboo topic of weight loss drugs has been slowly losing its stigma, thanks in part to none other than Oprah Winfrey herself, who openly shared that she achieved her best weight with the help of a weight loss drug. But who exactly are these drugs for? How do they work? And most importantly, are they safe and right for you? Who shouldn't be taking them and why. It's...2025-01-0957 minAging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo44. Your Best Weight with Obesity Physician, Dr. Sasha HighAre you struggling to maintain a healthy weight as you get older? You're not alone. Despite the abundance of information on healthy living, obesity rates in Canada have doubled since the 1970s, leading to an increase in obesity-related chronic diseases. And if you add menopause to the mix, the challenge becomes even more complex. According to the National Institute of Health, women gain an average of a pound per year during the menopause transition, with 20% gaining 10 pounds or more during this period. To make matters worse, almost 40% of women in menopause are either overweight or obese, potentially leading to...2025-01-021h 04Aging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo43. A Winning Mindset for the New Year: How to Find Your Purpose with Hina KhanAs the year comes to a close, many of us find ourselves reflecting on the past and envisioning the possibilities ahead. It’s a season of resets, fresh goals, and for some, a deeper reassessment of life’s purpose. Are you craving more meaning and connection in your work or relationships? Perhaps you’re ready to embark on a new career, launch your own business, or completely shift your life’s path. Today, Peak Performance and Mindset Coach Hina Khan joins us to guide us through the journey of realigning our goals and discovering our true purpose. She believes that unl...2024-12-261h 11
The Doc Talk PodcastBONUS: Aging Powerfully With Melissa Grelo Crossover Episode!On this week’s bonus episode of The Doc Talk, we do a crossover episode with Aging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo! In this rapid-fire episode, we talk about misinformation and the importance of sourcing credible health information from social media. Melissa then hits us with rapid-fire listener questions on as many health topics as she can cover!2024-12-201h 00Aging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo42. The Doc Talk Podcast Hosts Answer Your Questions!Their new show is called The Doc Talk Podcast and they're here to answer your questions. Emergency Physician and Pediatric Emergency doctor, Dr. Shazma Mithani and Family Physician, Menopause Specialist, Sexual Health Specialist and medical contributor on The Social, Dr. Sheila Wijayasinghe, answer your questions about everything from menopause, to how to find a doctor, to thinning hair, to heart disease in women, to colon cancer screening and so much more. Episode supported by @felixhealthca (felixforyou.ca)!Find Melissa Grelo on Instagram @MelissaGrelo and @AgingPowerfullyWithMG, or on her website Agi...2024-12-1959 minAging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo41. The Power of Periods and Perimenopause With Knix Founder, Joanna GriffithsJoanna Griffiths founded the undergarment company KNIX 12 years ago and she hasn't looked back since. Famous for its leak proof underwear, KNIX has grown into a global brand. Though Joanna sold 80% of it to a Swedish firm a few years ago for a cool $320 million, she remains at the helm of the company and is constantly innovating and bringing new products to the market with attention-grabbing commercials featuring the biggest celebrity names and regularly going viral on social media. She is on a mission to normalize periods and perimenopause for my generation and the ones coming up behind us...2024-12-1251 minAging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo40. How Do You Want to Grow Old? Planning for Your Last Days: A Guidebook With the CHPCAHave you ever thought about what you want the last years, months or weeks of your life to look like? What if you or a loved one is diagnosed with an unexpected illness, or you are injured in some way - what do you hope your care will be? Where will you be? Who will be taking care of you? Who would you want making decisions for you about your health, your care and even your life if you were not able to do so for yourself?With the health care system in crisis...2024-12-051h 06Aging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo39. Aging Powerfully Financially With Pattie Lovett-ReidMoney expert Pattie Lovett-Reid guides us through the steps of how to make, save and plan our finances to handle all life's events as we age, from paying for kids' education, retirement, unexpected 'grey divorce', illness, long-term care and even living longer than your partner or having enough money to last our entire life. Episode supported by @felixhealthca (felixforyou.ca)!Find Melissa Grelo on Instagram @MelissaGrelo and @AgingPowerfullyWithMG, or on her website AgingPowerfullyWithMelissaGrelo.com. Find clips of the show on YouTube @MelissaGrelo. Producer: Melissa Gre...2024-11-281h 07The Doc Talk Podcast2. Is it Perimenopause?IntroductionIn this episode of The Doc Talk Podcast, Dr. Shaz Mithani and Dr. Sheila Wijayasinghe delve into a topic that affects millions of women worldwide: perimenopause. This phase of life often brings about various symptoms, from mood swings to cycle changes, and can sometimes leave women feeling like they're in uncharted territory. Today’s discussion is structured around Dr. Shaz’s personal experiences and questions, along with insights from Dr. Sheila, who brings her expertise in menopause to provide guidance, clarity, and support for women going through these transitions.Episo...2024-11-2630 minAging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo38. Your Best Skin With Dr. Lisa KellettWhether you're 25 or 85, who doesn't want to have the best skin possible? Whether it's protecting it from sun damage, repairing your skin from past damage or keeping it looking as good as possible as we age, what are the best lotions, potions and treatments to keep it looking its best? Age your way with dermatologist Dr. Lisa Kellett of DLK on Avenue. She breaks down how to protect yourself from skin cancer, how she treats everything from sun damage, to blemishes, to improving the look of fine lines and wrinkles, to loss of volume, sagging and scars and everything i...2024-11-211h 28Aging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo37. How to Have Healthy Poops With Dr. Colleen ParkerFeeling bloated, gassy, backed up? Have you noticed changes in your bowel movements as you've aged? You're not alone. Nearly 40% of older adults have one or more age-related digestive symptoms each year. Gastroenterologist Dr. Colleen Parker takes us on a fascinating tour of our gastrointestinal system and our gut microbiome, and tells us what changes as we get older, why we might experience more issues such as constipation and bloating and what we can do about it. What role do hormones, menopause, stress and even medications play in our digestive changes? What about the mind-gut connection? Is le...2024-11-141h 05Aging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo36. Menopause Benefits at Work and Beyond with sanoMidLifeThe next frontier for employers in the workplace is providing comprehensive menopause support for employees going through the transition. Retaining top talent in women 40+ is an economic imperative so where do employers go to offer this care? In this episode, my guest Angela Johnson of sanoMidLife details how her company builds comprehensive menopause benefits for employers. She shares how her own journey through menopause on the job inspired her to start sanoMidLife. She discusses why offering menopause benefits is so necessary, what benefits are most needed, how to negotiate to get them, and how women can access menopause care...2024-11-0737 minAging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo35. Menopause in the Workplace: How to Ask for and Get Support at Your JobSo, you're learning more about menopause every day, but how much does your workplace support you in your journey? Does your boss know or care what you're going through? There are 10 million women aged 40 and up in Canada. Two million are between the ages of 45 and 55, and if they're in the workplace, many are in their peak earning years. The majority of us will experience menopause symptoms that interfere with daily activities and 10% of us will leave work due to debilitating symptoms. So, how can workplaces be supportive during this period and allow us to be as productive as poss...2024-10-3152 minAging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo34. My Partner is Going Through Menopause. Now, What?....With Tammy Faulds and Amanda ThebeSo, you're in perimenopause, but how well is your partner supporting you? Need some help? This is the episode for you and them! Life coach and founder of menopause support group Fontanne, Tammy Faulds (@innertravelcoach) and author of "Menopocalypse", fitness and women's health expert, Amanda Thebe (@amanda.thebe) give practical advice and tips for partners (and families) who want to support us, but don't know how. Listen for yourself, then pass this on to them! This episode is supported by Always Discreet (@AlwaysDiscreet on Instagram)! Click here for your Al...2024-10-2455 minAging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo33. Who Sets Treatment Guidelines for Menopause Care in Canada and Why Following Them is So Important. The Latest Treatment Updates From the Menopause Society With Dr. Shafeena PremjiIf doctors aren't getting menopause education in medical school, then where and how do they get it? Board Director at the Canadian Menopause Society and menopause specialist, Dr. Shafeena Premji takes us behind the scenes at menopause societies to tell us how they work, who reviews research and how they come to determine treatment guidelines for doctors and health care practitioners to follow. She also brings us the very latest updates from the Menopause Society's (formerly "The North American Menopause Society") annual conference.Dr. Shafeena Premji can be found on Instagram @drshafeenapremji.2024-10-181h 05Aging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo32. Who Can and Cannot Take Hormone Therapy With Dr. Michelle Jacobson and Dr. Iliana LegaEveryone seems to be discussing hormone therapy these days, but there is still a lot of confusion among women and doctors about who can and cannot take it. It's time to get the answers with the doctors that the other doctors go to for guidance - menopause specialists Dr. Michelle Jacobson and Dr. Iliana Lega. Why do fears about hormone therapy persist? Can someone with a history of breast cancer in their family take hormone therapy? Are there any other conditions that preclude someone from taking menopause hormone therapy? Who can take MHT, starting at what age and for...2024-10-1755 minAging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo31. Building Muscle: Weight Training and Protein Intake With Dr. Stacy SimsBy now, you know that the older we get, two things become vital to aging powerfully: weight training and eating more protein to build muscle. These are even more important for women going through the menopause transition. Exercise physiologist, nutrition scientist and author Dr. Stacy Sims is back to guide us step-by-step in building a plan that works for each one of us. Grab your notebook! You're going to want to take notes with this episode! Find Dr. Stacy Sims on Instagram @DrStacySims, and on her website, DrStacySims.com.Th...2024-10-1053 min
The Marilyn Denis Show PodcastMarilyn Denis Has Her Friends OverToday on The Marilyn Denis Show Canadian TV personality Dina Pugliese joins us in-studio to talk about the 5th anniversary of The Care Principle, work burnout, and much more. Canadian TV personality Melissa Grelo joins us to talk about Season 12 of The Social and her podcast Aging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo. Plus, Bill Coulter from CP24 gives us the latest on Hurricane Milton.2024-10-0835 minAging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo30. Menopause 101: Breaking the Menopause Stigma With Dr. Sheila Wajayasinghe, Janet Ko and Amanda Thebe at the Always Discreet Live EventOctober is Menopause Awareness Month, and in recognition of this, I’m dedicating every episode to unique and important conversations about menopause. In April, I hosted an incredible event with leading experts: Dr. Sheila Wajayasignhe, Janet Ko, founder of the Menopause Foundation of Canada, and menopause coach and fitness expert Amanda Thebe. Together, these experts tackled all the big questions: - What is menopause, and does everyone experience it?- How severe can the symptoms get, and are any of them dangerous? - What treatments are available, and is hormone th...2024-10-032h 09Aging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo29. Jeanne Beker: Fashion, Fighting Cancer and Facing Life With OptimismShe was the face of fashion for almost 30 years as the host of Fashion Television - the show that gave us front row seats to the biggest names in Paris, London and Milan. Jeanne Beker blazed a trail that nobody has been able to replicate ever since. Now, in her new book, "Heart on My Sleeve", she takes us into her closet and shares amazing stories each connected with a special item of clothing. From encounters and interviews with the most famous people in the world, to finding love again after two divorces, to sharing her breast cancer diagnosis...2024-09-261h 03Aging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo28. Paula Abdul is Living Her Best Life in Her 60sWelcome to the season two premiere of Aging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo! I'm kicking off the season with some big time inspiration from someone who is the definition of aging powerfully: Grammy-winning singer, dancer and choreographer, Paula Abdul! At 62, she continues to tour, perform grueling shows and singing live. How does she do it? She shares her regimen including how she eats, sleeps and moves her body. In the first half of the episode, we discuss Paula's big break into showbiz, the famous family who helped launch her career and how she learned to handle fame. In the second...2024-09-1951 minAging Powerfully with Melissa GreloAging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo is BACK September 19th!The show is back!!! Welcome to Season 2 of Aging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo! I hope you've been able to catch up on listening to Season 1. You don't want to age gracefully... You want to age powerfully! Season 2 of Aging Powerfully with me, Melissa Grelo, is back on Thursday, September 19th, to educate, empower and inspire you to live your best life in your 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond! First up? Catching up with singer, dancer, choreographer and two-time Grammy award winner, Paula Abdul!!!! She tells us how she's living her best life in her 60s...2024-09-1204 minAging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo27. Season One Finale: Everything I've Learned So FarMelissa recaps what she's learned from the experts in season one of Aging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo.Season two drops September 2024! Episode supported by @lovemy.iris / www.LoveMyIris.com.Use discount code: MELISSA20 for a 20% discount at checkout. When you think skincare, don't forget down there!Find Melissa Grelo on Instagram @MelissaGrelo and @AgingPowerfullyWithMG, or on her website AgingPowerfullyWithMelissaGrelo.com. Find clips of the show on YouTube @MelissaGrelo. Producer: Mel...2024-07-041h 15Aging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo26. Understanding Medical Racism and How It Can Impact All of Us With Dr. Onye NnoromIt's an uncomfortable truth: Canada is not immune from racism, nor is our healthcare system. If you have to interact with the healthcare system, will you get the care you need? Will you get the care you deserve regardless of your age, your race, your gender or the language you speak? Will your elderly parents get the care they need and deserve? Family physician and preventive medicine specialist Dr. Onye Nnorum breaks down systemic racism in medicine and how it can impact all of us. She also discusses solutions to improve the system so that we can all feel...2024-06-271h 15Aging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo25. Pelvic Floor Health With Dr. Sinead Dufour, Erin Craven of UrospotHave you sneezed or coughed and had a little pee accident? Are you suffering from urinary incontinence? Has sex ever been painful for you? These are just some of the symptoms of genitourinary syndrome. Up to 80% of menopausal women can suffer from it. It is caused by low estrogen levels in the tissues of the urinary tract and the female genital tract. Why is understanding pelvic floor health important? Well, urinary incontinence is one of the top reasons women are admitted to long-term care homes and it can have drastic effects on mental, social and physical health. On this e...2024-06-201h 06Aging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo24. Ambition, Aspiration and Aging Powerfully With Marilyn DenisYou think you know everything about the Queen of Canadian media? Think again. Marilyn Denis shares stories that you've never heard before. She shares what it was like breaking barriers as one of the first high profile women in Canadian radio and then launching one of the most successful daytime talk shows of all time. How did she navigate gender bias in the industry, becoming a new mom, losing her sister, divorce, being a single mother, criticisms about her looks, plastic surgery and going through menopause in front of Canada? How did she stay strong and grounded while bringing jo...2024-06-1336 minAging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo23. Three Hot Takes With Dr. Jen Gunter! The Truth About (Menopause) Supplements, Updates on How Long You Can Safely Use Hormone Therapy, and Is “The Pill” Out With Gen Z?Supplements have been around for a long time with controversy among many doctors and researchers, but these days, there is an explosion of Menopause Supplements. Are they effective or just snake oil? How are they actually manufactured? How much money is actually being made? Can you automatically trust a doctor who is selling a supplement? Dr. Jen Gunter takes on the supplement industry and uncovers just how easy and dubious supplement manufacturing really is. She also discusses the latest update on how long you can safely be on menopause hormone therapy. Finally, while hormone therapy is in, has Gen Z d...2024-06-061h 15Aging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo22. What All Women Need to Know About Fertility as We Age Dr. Kaajal AbrolSome women want children, some don't, some can't. Hollywood may have us believing that women can give birth at almost any age, but is that true? Fertility physician and specialist, Dr. Kaajal Abrol (@kaajalabrolmd, @fertilitydoctalkpodcast) breaks it all down and so much more. For those who are thinking of children, what do we need to know about fertility as we age? Are infertility rates increasing in Canada and around the world? What about egg freezing? What's the best age to do this? How does it work? Is infertility hereditary? What lifestyle and environmental factors can affect female and male...2024-05-301h 07Aging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo21. It's Never Too Late to Get Fit and Healthy with Joan and Michelle MacDonaldIf Joan can do it, so can you! At the age of 70 and after battling numerous health issues, Joan MacDonald did a complete 180 and got super fit! With the help of her daughter, fitness coach Michelle MacDonald, Joan is now in the best health of her life at the age of 78! She proves that it's never too late to put yourself first and age powerfully! Listen to how she did it and how you can do it too! You can find Joan on Instagram @TrainWithJoan, and find Michelle on Instagram @TheWonderWomenOfficial. ...2024-05-231h 05Aging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo20. What You Need to Know about For-Profit Long-Term Care Homes, and How to Prepare Our Parents and Ourselves for Care During Our Senior Years With a Looming Elder Care Crisis on the Horizon With Lawyer Melissa MillerAging and care in our older years impacts all of us... Have you ever thought about how you want to live out your senior years? Have you discussed this with your own aging parents? Maybe, you’re already caring for an elderly family member or have admitted them to a long-term care facility that can help them manage a disease like dementia or assist them with mobility issues. Today in Ontario, there are 76,000 residents in long-term care homes with another 30,000 people on waitlists. In the next five years, it’s estimated that an additional 50,000 people will need care in a nu...2024-05-161h 19Aging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo19. The Truths and Lies Behind Social Media Nutrition and How We Should Be Eating with Dr. Adrian ChavezAre you getting mixed messages on social media about how to eat? Nutrition PhD, Dr. Adrian Chavez, reveals what's really going on behind the scenes when it comes to posts from so-called experts about nutrition on social media. And how SHOULD we plan our meals? Is plant-based better than a carnivore diet? How much protein, carbohydrates and fat should we be eating? What are the best sources of each? What about supplementation? Is intermittent fasting all that it's cracked up to be? What's the deal with gluten? Why has everyone turned on dairy? What about milk alternatives? Are they...2024-05-091h 21Aging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo18. Heart Health in Women as We Age With Dr. Sonia AnandCardiovascular disease is the #1 killer of women in Canada and USA, so how would we know if we have it? What are the risk factors and the symptoms? How do women and men present and express symptoms differently? Does ethnicity matter in your risk of developing CVD? How do we treat it and, better yet, can we prevent it altogether? What impact does the menopause transition have on our hearts as women? Does hormone therapy provide a protective factor? Dr. Sonia Anand breaks down all you need to know to get and keep your heart ticking. 2024-05-021h 07Aging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo17. Mental Health Through the Menopause Transition With Dr. Alison SheaThe menopause transition is marked by a long list of physical symptoms, but less discussed are the changes in our mental health. In this vital discussion, Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Menopause and Reproductive Mental Health Specialist Dr. Alison Shea discusses depression, anxiety, mood changes and many other mental health issues that arise for up to half of women, risk factors and what treatments are available. Finally, what supplements do and don't help with mood and mental health through this transition. Find Dr. Alison Shea online at @hormone.md.hamilton. Find...2024-04-2550 minAging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo16. Women Warriors: How Two Women Are Defining Their Age and Not the Other Way AroundThis week, meet Pauline Adeleke, 71, and Jin Cruce, 56, two women who are the definition of aging powerfully. Their stories will inspire and move you.Find Pauline online at @paulineadeleke.Find Jin Cruce online at @agingwith_style_and_grays. This episode brought to you by Felix Health. For more information, please use this link to visit Felix at www.felix.ca. Find Melissa Grelo on Instagram @MelissaGrelo and @AgingPowerfullyWithMG, or on her website AgingPowerfullyWithMelissaGrelo.com. Find clips of the show on...2024-04-1859 minAging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo15. Ten Ways to Detox Your Home and Your Life With Dr. Yvonne BurkartWith modern living comes modern problems. Man-made chemicals have become a part of everyday life. There are about 85,000 chemicals in commerce, and about 2,500 new chemicals are introduced every year. Very few of these chemicals have had adequate toxicological studies to evaluate their health effects on humans and wildlife. So, how are we, the consumers, able to determine what is safe for us to use or be exposed to and what isn't? Board-certified toxicologist and consumer advocate, Dr. Yvonne Burkart (@dryvonneburkart), breaks down key terms and definitions to help us navigate the world of chemicals and toxicants and gives us 10 wa...2024-04-1159 minAging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo14. Take Control Today: Reducing Dementia Risk as We Age With Dr. Anthony LevinsonWomen are at least twice as likely to be diagnosed with dementia as men. What do we know about its causes and what role, if any, does the menopause transition play? What are our risk factors and most importantly, what can we do today to reduce our risk of developing it? Melissa speaks with Dr. Anthony Levinson, Professor, Psychiatry & Behavioural Neurosciences with a special focus on dementia and neuropsychiatry at McMaster University to break down dementia, our risk as women and what we can do to help our brains age powerfully. Find out more abou...2024-04-041h 00Aging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo13. Hair Loss and Treatment for WomenMedical and cosmetic dermatologist Dr. Renée A. Beach breaks down the different types of hair loss, the reasons behind them and what treatments work and don't work for women. Find Dr. Beach and on Instagram at @dermabeach.Brought to you by Dermalogica.Shop now at www.dermalogica.ca, or on Instagram @DermalogicaCanada.Use code: AGING POWERFULLYFind Melissa Grelo on Instagram @MelissaGrelo and @AgingPowerfullyWithMG, or on her website AgingPowerfullyWithMelissaGrelo.com.Find clips of the sho...2024-03-2844 minAging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo12. The Hot Seat: Everyday Women Share Their Perimenopause and Menopause ExperiencesOne of women's greatest superpowers is our ability to connect, share and learn from one another. In this episode, three different women share their unique experiences of perimenopause and menopause. Listen as Racquel Rodriguez, Maria Cristina Bruno and Kelly Gerred discuss when they started experiencing symptoms, who did or didn't help them navigate the journey and what they're doing about it today. One of the guests discuss entering menopause instantly after breast cancer treatments. It's a powerful conversation and I hope that you will listen and share it with wo...2024-03-2154 minAging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo11. Accessing Menopause Care Online With Felix.caEVERYONE is now talking about menopause and we know the conversation is long overdue. Unfortunately, it doesn't make accessing care any easier for people, especially for 6 million Canadians who do not have a family doctor or for the millions more who may not feel their doctor is adequately educated in menopause care. In this episode brought to you by Felix Health, medical director Dr. Kelly Anderson and Felix medical advisor and highly respected gynecologist Dr. Nathalie Gamache discuss the exciting new online Menopause Treatment platform that provides treatment for menopause symptoms online with no wait...2024-03-1458 minAging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo10. Menopause MisinformationThe good news? EVERYBODY is talking about menopause. The bad news? There is a ton of misleading guidance from so-called "experts" everywhere on social media. So how are we supposed to know what to believe? It's time to hear from the internet's favourite myth-busting, straight-talking, board certified OB/GYN, Dr. Jen Gunter. She answers YOUR questions like, "Should all women be on hormone therapy to PREVENT future diseases? What does hormone therapy help alleviate and what doesn't it? Do at-home menopause tests work? Does facial estrogen cream work? How old can you begin hormone therapy and how long should yo...2024-03-081h 02Aging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo9. Understanding the Fear About Hormone Therapy and Breast Cancer With Dr. Wendy WolfmanRenowned Canadian OB/GYN Dr. Wendy Wolfman discusses the 2002 Women's Health Initiative study whose results drastically and negatively altered the way doctors prescribed hormone therapy and the way women received menopause care for decades. Its findings seemed to link hormone therapy and breast cancer, or did it? Over 20 years since the study's results were released, the scientific and medical community have taken a closer look at what the study ACTUALLY found and has since come to very different conclusions. Unfortunately, the fears surrounding hormone therapy use have persisted, leaving millions of women suffering through menopause needlessly. 2024-03-071h 13Aging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo8. How to Eat and Exercise in the Menopause Transition and Beyond with Dr. Stacy SimsBesides hormone therapy, the most important discussions women are having in the menopause transition revolve around answering these two questions: "How do I exercise now that I'm in the menopause transition and beyond?, and "What should I eat?" It's true...We often wake up one day exercising and eating the same, but something is different and the usual routine is not working. What's changed in our bodies and how do we eat and move now? Listen to this deeply insightful discussion with international exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist, Dr. St...2024-02-291h 27Aging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo7. The Importance of Sleep in Women's Health With Dr. Woganee FilateIn this episode, Sleep Medicine Physician Dr. Woganee Filate discusses how and why women's quality of sleep often changes as she enters perimenopause and menopause. Dr. Filate lays out the many benefits of getting consistently good sleep and how a lack of it can increase risk for cardiovascular disease, dementia/Alzheimer's, metabolic issues, mood disorders and more. Finally, Dr. Filate discusses what works and what doesn't to help improve the length and quality of your sleep. Find Dr. Filate and her colleagues on Instagram at @ItsOurTimeCanada.Brou...2024-02-2244 minAging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo6. Preventing Disease as We Age With Dr. Amy Louis-BaylissJoin Melissa and Emergency Medicine Specialist Dr. Amy Louis-Bayliss as they discuss preventing disease in women as they age. Is disease and illness just a natural part of the aging process? Dr. Amy says no, it doesn't have to be, however women do face unique and increased risk for several diseases such as cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, certain cancers and more due to fundamental shifts related to menopause.Listen to Dr. Amy give practical and accessible interventions that over time, could drastically reduce risk for these diseases and help you age powerfully.2024-02-1551 minAging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo5. Adult Sex Ed 101 with Dr. Sheila WijayasingheWhen is the last time you had a sexual education class? Maybe in elementary or high school? As an adult, where do you get your sex ed? Television? Friends? Partners? And where does pleasure education come from?In this episode, family physician and sex educator, Dr. Sheila Wijayasinghe teaches us Adult Sex Ed 101.Find Dr. Sheila on Instagram @DrSheilaW!Brought to you by Dermalogica. Shop now at www.dermalogica.ca, or on Instagram @DermalogicaCanada. Use code: AGING POWERFULLY2024-02-081h 04Aging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo4. How to Access and Get Effective Menopause Care in Canada, and What Your Treatment Options AreMore than one in five Canadians do not have a doctor or health care provider they can see regularly (OurCare.ca, 2023) and for those who do, physicians often do not have sufficient training in menopause care, leaving millions of women suffering needlessly for years. In this episode, family physician and menopause specialist Dr. Sarah Naomi Shaw discusses the many barriers to accessing effective menopause care in Canada, from lack of doctor training in medical school, to long waitlists for specialists, to persistent misconceptions about the risks of treatments like menopause hormone therapy and more. Dr...2024-02-0158 minAging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo3. Dr. Jen Gunter, on her new book, "Blood: The Science, Medicine and Mythology of Menstruation"The internet's favourite myth-busting OB/GYN, Dr. Jen Gunter, is back with her latest book, "Blood: The Science, Medicine and Mythology of Menstruation."After her books, "The Vagina Bible" and "The Menopause Manifesto" both became New York Times Instant Bestsellers, Dr. Gunter in "Blood" offers a clear, no-nonsense guide to reproductive anatomy and answers all the questions you never knew you had about menstrual bleeding. Along the way, she debunks long-held myths that, surprise, are almost always rooted in historical and enduring misogyny. In this episode, Melissa and Dr. Gunter...2024-01-2559 minAging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo2. Women and Alcohol with Ann Dowsett JohnstonIn this powerful episode, Melissa discusses Ann Dowsett Johnston's best-selling book "Drink: The Intimate Relationship Between Women and Alcohol" on the 10th anniversary of its release. Women are drinking alcohol more than ever and Johnston discusses why this is problematic and why we can no longer afford to ignore the growing crisis of binge drinking in our "alcogenic" culture. Melissa and Ann share their personal stories of their relationship with alcohol and why you don't need to be dependent on it to reassess its role in your life. Find Ann Dowsett Johnston on her w...2024-01-1845 minAging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo1. MENOPAUSE 101 With Dr. Heather HirschIn the inaugural episode of Aging Powerfully, Melissa has a conversation with Heather Hirsch, MD about the ABCs and 123s of menopause. Dr. Hirsch provides the ins and outs of the different stages of the menopause transition, from perimenopause, to menopause, to postmenopause. Dr. Hirsch provides simple definitions and explanations of what is happening in each phase, and also discusses the increased risk for certain diseases and injuries that accompany this significant hormonal change. Finally, she touches upon lifestyle and medical interventions that can ease symptoms and improve quality of life during this time that can occupy up to...2024-01-1056 minAging Powerfully with Melissa GreloWelcome to Aging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo!Welcome to Aging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo, a new podcast launching on January 11, 2024! Join award-winning host and broadcaster, Melissa Grelo, as she interviews respected experts in the fields of menopause, nutrition, fitness, mental health, longevity, sex, stress reduction, skincare, fashion and more to help women of all ages live a healthier, stronger and longer life, no matter what age you are today! This podcast is for every woman who wants to build a life that is healthier, stronger, and longer, no matter what age you are. No longer will y...2023-12-2001 min
3 Books With Neil PasrichaChapter 126: Jully Black on anthem alterations and attitude absolutionsI’ve been lucky enough to be invited onto ‘The Social’ (@TheSocialCTV) a few times. Do you know the show? It’s like ‘The View’, but Canadian, with four dynamic hosts sharing fast-paced opinions in a raucous, bombastic, high-energy exchange. Producers hand you the topics of the day about 30 minutes before you go on — formed by that morning’s early headlines — and then it’s time to form an opinion and get ready to, no big deal, share it live with millions of people a few minutes later. Definitely one of the most challenging jobs I’ve ever had and I can’t tell you h...2023-08-011h 43
Ponies 24-7 The Radio MagazineMelissa Grelo / Woodbine Mohawk Park Driver Chris Christoforou / Woodbine Jockey Amanda Vandermeersch / In Case You Missed It / Kentucky Derby Party at WoodbineAnn and Larry interview media celebrity and co-host of ‘The Social’ Melissa Grelo, who discusses her love for horses and why she has been so passionate since she was a young child. Melissa also discusses balancing her media career with the family business of horses and how she has been involved with horses her entire life and why horses have always kept her grounded, which she believes has helped in her media career. Melissa also talks about having the opportunity to be part of the 2016 Queen’s Plate, when she and her co-hosts from the television show, ‘The Social’ , hosted the ‘Ha...2023-04-2959 min
IN CONVERSATION with Ann RohmerThe Social's Melissa GreloThis week's guest is The Social's Melissa Grelo.2021-09-1827 min
Don't Just Talk, Say Something!Bennifer is back!On this episode of The F Words, Natasha and Eric take a deep dive into the reunion of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck with The Social co-host Melissa Grelo. Will J.Lo and Ben last? Why did they reignite the flame 17 years later? Who else could be good for J.Lo? Listen to find out all of the theories and DM your thoughts to @natashaNKPR & @erichendrikx. 2021-05-1826 min
Finding Your BlissTV Host/Moderator Melissa Grelo of CTV's The SocialOn this episode of Finding Your Bliss, we have the beautiful, and talented TV personality Melissa Grelo. She co-hosted Toronto’s most-watched morning news program, CP24 Breakfast. Melissa Grelo has also been co-host and moderator of the popular program, The Social, her brainchild, since it first hit the airwaves in 2013. She is also a contributing host on CTV’s YOUR MORNING.
Since then, she has been part of leading important discussions with change-makers, authors, and some of the hottest celebrities and musicians from around the globe. In addition to covering the 2013 Academy Awards, she also co-hosted the Olympics for CTV in 2...2021-02-0652 min
Conscious Matters ® PodcastCreativity as a self-awareness & confidence tool w/ multi-talented creative Evelyn From The InternetsGROW - CONNECT - PROFIT GROW by learning - IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT:The confusion between creativity and artistic talents.The creative process.Incorporating creativity in daily business tasks. Resisting inner limiting beliefs and negative self-talk with creativity.Mindfully coping with negative feedback.Gaining more confidence and practicing self-advocacy through creativity.Using creativity in business branding. Being seen and recognized by an idol like Beyoncé. And much more …CONNECT WITH EVELYNWebsite: https://www.evelynfromtheinternets.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/evelynfromtheinternets/WITH Me2020-10-3156 min
This Mom LovesEp 53: Melissa Grelo of The Social and marQ DesignsThis week on the podcast Melissa Grelo, cohost of The Social and cofounder of marQ Designs, is here talking about filming the show from home, the post-COVID future of TV, her experience as a woman of colour, anti-racism allyship (genuine vs performative), why she left her teaching career for television,what’s coming next for her gender-neutral kids’ clothing line, how The Social has changed over seven seasons, her pandemic puppy…and more!
Also in this episode, I recommend three great nonfiction book picks:
I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for...2020-09-0149 min
Behind Greatness by Inspire North3 - Melissa Grelo – TV Media Maven – Finding My Inner FireSit back and listen in on our interview with one of Canada’s top interviewers. Melissa explains how a set of loving and driven immigrant parents set the tone for the start of a stable and noble career, until an event in her early adult life sparked something else. Listen in to our conversation with the very determined Melissa. A story of sheer will, excellence and creative exploration. To DONATE to the Behind Greatness podcast, please visit here: www.inspirenorth.com/podcast. Tax receipt issued to donors. Behind Greatness IG: @behindgreatnesspodcast & @inspire_north. You can reach...2020-05-2026 min
The Jann Arden PodcastIt’s April 79th right?Jann’s special guest this week is Melissa Grelo from The Social. Jann and Caitlin discuss some promising COVID-19 news and the stress of parents teaching from home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-05-0244 min
Superstar PRSuperstar PR with Melissa GreloIn today's episode of Superstar PR, Niki sits down with the Co-Host of CTV's The Social, Melissa Grelo! Be sure to listen, subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcast! Follow Melissa Grelo on Instagram & Twitter: @melissagrelo. Follow Niki Inc. on Instagram & Twitter: @nikiincto Email: Info@nikiinc.ca Website: www.nikiinc.ca2019-11-0835 min
Faces of FertilityTV Personality Melissa GreloIn the midst of launching one of biggest shows in her career (The Social), broadcast journalist and TV personality Melissa Grelo came up against a seemingly impossible challenge: getting pregnant.
As a self-described Type A personality who knows the value of hard work, Melissa exhausted nearly every fertility option in order to achieve her goal. She walks Joanna Griffiths and Katherine Flemming through her story, which is filled with many surprises along the way. She also talks about the number one question every couple should ask in their relationship before they decide to have kids.
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