Shows
Women's Healthspan Voices with Dr. Pat McShaneMenopause to Healthspan: Building Muscle, Mind & MetabolismIn this episode, I speak with Dr. Heidi Codino about what many women experience in perimenopause and postmenopause but rarely hear explained. We discuss overlooked symptoms like anxiety and palpitations, the evolving conversation around hormone therapy, and why resistance training and protein are essential for preserving muscle, bone, and brain health, and independence as we age.Dr. Heidi Codino is an award-winning speaker and expert in Women’s Health from puberty to post menopause. She is an advisory board member for the Menopause Association and is passionate about helping others thrive through perimenopause and me...
2026-02-1228 minWomen's Healthspan Voices with Dr. Pat McShaneHow Photobiomodulation Supports Women’s HealthspanIn this episode, I speak with Tess Peterson about photobiomodulation, commonly known as red light therapy, and how it supports healing, pain reduction, and cellular regeneration. Tess shares her personal journey from chronic pain and autoimmune disease to recovery, and we explore how red and near-infrared light stimulate mitochondrial energy, improve tissue repair, and support women navigating peri- and post-menopause.Tess Peterson is the owner of Light Lounge, a medical-grade photobiomodulation studio. With a background in medical research, Tess was introduced to red light therapy after decades of chronic pain and autoimmune illness. Following...
2026-02-0516 minWomen's Healthspan Voices with Dr. Pat McShaneFeeling Dizzy After Standing or Eating? It Might Be Low Blood PressureLow blood pressure can cause dizziness, falls, and fainting—learn the causes, symptoms, and practical steps to manage hypotension safely.In this episode, I walk you through what low blood pressure is, why it happens, and why it matters—especially as we age. We explore common causes like medications, dehydration, standing up too quickly, and even eating meals. I explain symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, and fainting, and share practical steps you can take to reduce risk and know when to talk with your healthcare provider.Dr. McShane is boar...
2026-01-2908 minWomen's Healthspan Voices with Dr. Pat McShaneThe New Blood Pressure Numbers Every Woman Should KnowLearn why optimal blood pressure is now lower than before and how managing it after menopause reduces heart disease and dementia risk.In this episode, I focus on high blood pressure and why it matters so much for women after midlife. I explain why “normal” blood pressure is now considered lower than it used to be, how hypertension often has no symptoms, and why it dramatically increases the risk of heart disease and dementia. We also explore practical lifestyle steps—diet, exercise, stress reduction, and sleep—that can help bring blood pressure into a healthie...
2026-01-2209 minWomen's Healthspan Voices with Dr. Pat McShaneHow Your OB History Shapes Your Health After MenopauseHow pregnancy complications like hypertension and diabetes predict women’s long-term health risks—and what to do now to protect your healthspan.In this episode, I’m joined by recently retired OB-GYN Diane Ryan to explore why your reproductive history matters long after menopause. We discuss how pregnancy complications like high blood pressure, gestational diabetes, PCOS, and missed periods can predict future risks for heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, and pelvic organ prolapse. This conversation is about awareness—not fear—and how knowing your OB-GYN history empowers you to protect your healthspan.Diane...
2026-01-1516 minWomen's Healthspan Voices with Dr. Pat McShaneStroke, Dementia, and Menopause: What Every Woman Over 55 Must KnowDr. Pat McShane explains stroke, TIA warning signs, and how viral infections may increase dementia risk in postmenopausal women.In this episode, I break down recent medical reports on stroke, transient ischemic attack (TIA), and dementia risk in postmenopausal women. I explain why one in five women over 55 will experience a stroke, how most strokes are preventable, and what warning signs should never be ignored—even if they resolve. I also review new data showing how severe viral infections may increase long-term dementia risk and what proactive steps we can take to protect our br...
2026-01-0810 minWomen's Healthspan Voices with Dr. Pat McShaneThe Effects of Long-Term Hormone Therapy for Midlife WomenLearn when and how to stop hormone therapy, the real risks and benefits, and what research shows about menopause, aging, and long-term health.In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Nanette Santoro to discuss how long women can safely use hormone therapy and how to approach tapering off. We explore how age, duration, and hormone type affect risk, what the Women’s Health Initiative and SWAN studies have taught us, and why the menopause transition is a critical time for cardiovascular and metabolic health. We also talk about treating symptoms and staying proactive with...
2026-01-0117 minWomen's Healthspan Voices with Dr. Pat McShaneThe Loneliness Epidemic: A Hidden Threat to Women’s HealthLoneliness affects up to 40% of adults over 60 and increases risks for heart disease, dementia, depression, and early death—learn why connection matters.In this episode, I explore the growing epidemic of loneliness and social isolation and why it has become a serious health risk for women after midlife. We look at how loneliness impacts the brain, immune system, stress hormones, and chronic disease risk—including heart disease, stroke, dementia, depression, and anxiety. I also share practical ways to rebuild social connection, purpose, and community to protect your healthspan as you age.
2025-12-2511 min
Hormone Heroines PodcastWomen's Healthspans vs LifespanDr. Pat McShane, retired fertility specialist with 40+ years of experience, breaks down the true drivers of women’s health after menopause. Learn about metabolic shifts, disease prevention, healthspan vs. lifespan, and the essential lifestyle strategies every postmenopausal woman should know.In this episode of the Hormone Heroines Podcast, hosts Dr. Heidi and Dr. Serena welcome Dr. Pat McShane, a retired fertility specialist with over 40 years of clinical experience, who now dedicates her work to educating postmenopausal women through her series Women's Health Span.Dr. McShane explains the deep information gap facing women af...
2025-12-2430 minWomen's Healthspan Voices with Dr. Pat McShaneMenopause, Adrenal Burnout, and the Missing Root CauseHow adrenal depletion, gut health, and hormone imbalance shape menopause—and why root-cause care matters more than symptom control.In this episode, I speak with Dr. Joanna Maytree about menopause through a functional and integrative lens. We explore how chronic stress, adrenal depletion, gut health, and hormone metabolism shape women’s health long before symptoms appear. Dr. Maytree explains why urine hormone testing offers clearer insight than blood work, how estrogen dominance develops, and why treating the root—not the branch—creates lasting change for women navigating menopause and beyond.Dr. Jo...
2025-12-1838 minWomen's Healthspan Voices with Dr. Pat McShaneThe Brain Fog Fix: Sleep, Gut Health & Amino Acids for MenopauseDiscover how inflammation, sleep, gut health, and amino acids impact brain fog, mood, and identity during menopause — and how to restore balance naturally.----In this episode, I talk with Laurie Hammer about the brain changes many women face during menopause — from fog and anxiety to feeling disconnected or “not themselves.” We explore how inflammation, sleep quality, gut health, movement, and amino acid therapy can rebalance neurotransmitters and calm the nervous system. Laurie shares simple, practical steps to restore clarity, mood, and vitality in midlife.----As a Functional Nutritional Therapist and foun...
2025-12-1121 min
The Eye-Q PodcastEpisode 051: Eye on Menopause & Healthspan: How to Stay Strong, Sharp, and Independent After 50In this episode of The Eye-Q Podcast, I speak with Dr. Pat McShane about women’s health and how to protect healthspan after menopause. We explore why women have been left out of research, the importance of protein, muscle, balanced nutrition, sleep, and social connection, and the practical steps women can take to stay strong, independent, and well for decades to come.----Dr. McShane is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology as well as reproductive endocrinology and infertility. She earned her medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine. She then pursued her residency in ob...
2025-12-0531 minWomen's Healthspan Voices with Dr. Pat McShaneThe Eye-Health Blueprint for Women Over 40Discover how to protect your vision after 40 as Dr. Rani Banik shares functional and medical strategies for preventing cataracts, dry eye, glaucoma, and more.----In this episode, I talk with Dr. Rani Banik about what really happens to our eyes as we age and why women over 40 face higher risks for cataracts, glaucoma, dry eye, and vision decline. She explains how lifestyle, diet, hormones, UV exposure, and even the gut microbiome shape long-term eye health. We also cover presbyopia, night vision, and new treatments that may help you maintain clarity and comfort as you...
2025-12-0433 minWomen's Healthspan Voices with Dr. Pat McShaneWhy Vegetarians Face Higher Hip Fracture RiskNew research reveals why vegetarians face a higher hip fracture risk and what women can do to protect bone health with diet, exercise, and fall prevention.----In this episode, I break down new research showing that vegetarians have a higher risk of hip fracture and why nutrients like protein, calcium, and key minerals matter for bone strength. I explain the major risk factors women face as they age, the role of exercise and fall prevention, and practical steps to protect bone health. This is your guide to staying mobile, strong, and safe as you...
2025-11-2710 min
MyMD UnscriptedFrom Fertility to Freedom: Dr. Pat McShane on Women’s HealthspanA powerful conversation on hormones, healthspan, lifestyle medicine, and helping women thrive—not decline—through menopause and beyond.----In this episode of MyMD Unscripted, Dr. Pat McShane shares what she’s learned from nearly five decades in women’s health—from the early days of IVF to her current focus on healthspan. We talk about the confusion around hormones, the power of exercise, the growing loneliness epidemic, and why women deserve better information about thriving after menopause. Her insights reframe aging as a decades-long opportunity, not a decline.----Dr. Pat McShan...
2025-11-2036 minWomen's Healthspan Voices with Dr. Pat McShaneInside Direct Primary Care: A Better Way to Practice and Receive CareDiscover how Dr. Clint Carter uses personalized medicine, hormones, and lifestyle care to transform women’s health in midlife and beyond.----In this episode, I speak with Dr. Clint Carter about his journey from ER burnout to building a direct primary care practice that gives patients time, access, and personalized support. We explore hormone therapy, thyroid health, toxins, lifestyle medicine, and how women in midlife can finally get answers when conventional care falls short. His insight brings hope and clarity to anyone who has ever felt unheard or dismissed.----Dr...
2025-11-2034 minWomen's Healthspan Voices with Dr. Pat McShaneWhat’s Your Brain Care Magic? How to Prevent Dementia Before It StartsDiscover how Dr. Pat McShane’s 21-point Brain Score helps women reduce dementia risk through lifestyle and preventive brain health strategies.----In this episode of Women’s Healthspan Voices, I dive into the science of dementia prevention and introduce the 21-point Brain Score—a simple test that helps you assess your brain health. We’ll explore how everyday habits like diet, exercise, and alcohol use impact memory and why midlife is the best time to act. You’ll also learn how lifestyle coaching can improve your brain performance and help you stay sharp for years to c...
2025-11-1308 minWomen's Healthspan Voices with Dr. Pat McShaneWaist-to-Hip Ratio: The Overlooked Measure of Women’s Metabolic HealthFind out how waist-to-hip ratio reveals hidden metabolic risks and why it’s a more accurate measure of women’s health than BMI.----Dr. Pat McShane explores why BMI doesn’t tell the full story of women’s health. She reveals how waist-to-hip ratio offers a clearer picture of metabolic risk, inflammation, and internal fat distribution—especially in postmenopausal women. Learn how to measure it, what your numbers mean, and simple lifestyle steps to support better metabolic health.----Dr. McShane is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology as well as reproducti...
2025-11-0608 minWomen's Healthspan Voices with Dr. Pat McShaneBeyond the Kegel: Understanding Pelvic Organ ProlapseDiscover how pelvic floor therapy, pessaries, and lifestyle strength training can restore function and confidence in women with pelvic organ prolapse.----Dr. Pat McShane brings together pelvic health experts Dr. Ellie Allen and Dr. Rochelle Bernstein to demystify pelvic organ prolapse—a condition affecting millions of women. They explore what happens when the pelvic floor weakens, how physical therapy and pessaries can help, and why strength training, not surgery, is often the first line of healing.----Dr. McShane is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology as well as reproductive endocrinology an...
2025-10-3032 minWomen's Healthspan Voices with Dr. Pat McShaneFrom Fertility to Menopause: The Lifelong Impact of PCOSIn this episode, Dr. Pat McShane explores how polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects women long after their fertility years are over. She discusses new research showing that women with PCOS remain at greater risk for high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease after menopause, but also enjoy some bone-strength benefits. Tune in to learn how to stay proactive and maintain long-term health.Dr. McShane is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology as well as reproductive endocrinology and infertility. She earned her medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine. She then pursued her residency in obstetrics and gynecology...
2025-10-2307 minWomen's Healthspan Voices with Dr. Pat McShaneThe Sunshine Vitamin: Why Vitamin D Is Key to Women’s HealthspanIn this episode of Women’s Healthspan Voices, Dr. Pat McShane explores the essential role of vitamin D in women’s overall health. From stronger bones to sharper minds, she explains how a deficiency in this “sunshine vitamin” increases risks of heart disease, autoimmune disorders, and dementia. Drawing from new research, Dr. McShane shares practical ways to measure, maintain, and optimize your vitamin D levels to protect your healthspan.Dr. McShane is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology as well as reproductive endocrinology and infertility. She earned her medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine...
2025-10-1606 minWomen's Healthspan Voices with Dr. Pat McShaneMind Your MuscleDiscover why the muscle is your most vital organ for aging well—and how protein and resistance training protect women’s healthspan.-----In this episode of Women’s Healthspan Voices, I explore why muscle is the body’s most underrated organ. You’ll learn how skeletal muscle acts as an endocrine system powerhouse—regulating metabolism, glucose, and even brain function. I’ll share practical ways to prevent muscle loss after menopause through balanced protein intake and resistance exercise so you can stay strong, energetic, and independent as you age.-----Dr. McShane is...
2025-10-0908 minWomen's Healthspan Voices with Dr. Pat McShaneToo Many Medications?In this episode, Dr. Pat McShane explains how multiple medications can undermine women’s healthspan. She highlights the dangers of side effects, why deprescribing is often overlooked, and practical steps women can take to review medications, ask the right questions, and explore safer alternatives.-----Dr. McShane is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology as well as reproductive endocrinology and infertility. She earned her medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine. She then pursued her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Boston Hospital for Women, followed by completing her fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at...
2025-10-0213 min
Women's Healthspan Voices with Dr. Pat McShaneWomen’s Healthspan Voices with Dr. Pat McShaneIn this first episode of The Women’s Healthspan Voices Podcast, Dr. Pat McShane explains the critical difference between lifespan and healthspan — and why quality of life matters more than just years lived. She explores the most common health challenges women face in later life and highlights proven strategies like better sleep, diet, exercise, and social connection to help extend your years of vitality.Dr. McShane is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology as well as reproductive endocrinology and infertility. She earned her medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine. She then pursued her residency in obstetrics and...
2025-09-2511 min
REDESIGNING MIDLIFE | Workout Motivation Over 50, Nutrition Facts, Health & Wellness, Fitness, Exercise Inspiration, Menopause Symptoms, Self-Care, Midlife CrisisHow To Become Whatever You Want To Be | FNBB 76Hey Friends - Happy Friday and welcome to the Friday Night BeerBlog where Mike and I sit out back and I read him my weekly blog on all things Life over 50. Sometimes it is about life, like this week, but usually it's about Mike - or so he thinks.This week I'm talking about putting down your excuses on why you can't be a thing and just getting on with the getting on. There is a secret to how you do it and you'll have to listen to find out what it is. How's that for a...
2022-07-3022 min
REDESIGNING MIDLIFE | Workout Motivation Over 50, Nutrition Facts, Health & Wellness, Fitness, ExercThe Expectations Of Turning 25 | FNBB 70Our "little" boy is turning 25 this TO-DAY. I remember when I was turning 25 - I had so many expectations about my life and thoughts of how life would be. And those expectations crashed, but then turned into things so amazing that I never could have dreamed of.It's easy to put so much pressure on yourself to have it all figured out, but the universe is freaking laughing at you. Just sit back and enjoy the ride. You never know what is going to be around the next corner.A shout out to my birthday sweet...
2022-06-1817 minREDESIGNING MIDLIFE | Workout Motivation Over 50, Nutrition Facts, Health & Wellness, Fitness, Exercise Inspiration, Menopause Symptoms, Self-Care, Midlife CrisisThe Expectations Of Turning 25 | FNBB 70Our "little" boy is turning 25 this TO-DAY. I remember when I was turning 25 - I had so many expectations about my life and thoughts of how life would be. And those expectations crashed, but then turned into things so amazing that I never could have dreamed of.It's easy to put so much pressure on yourself to have it all figured out, but the universe is freaking laughing at you. Just sit back and enjoy the ride. You never know what is going to be around the next corner.A shout out to my birthday...
2022-06-1817 min
Adapt or PerishWuthering Heights, Part 1 (Ep. 93)In this episode of Adapt or Perish—our first of two parts—we’re looking at Wuthering Heights, Emily Brontë’s classic gothic romance! In this episode we discuss: Emily Brontë's original 1847 novel Wuthering Heights (1939 movie), directed by William Wyler, written by Charles MacArthur and Ben Hecht, and starring Laurence Olivier, Merle Oberon, and David Niven Studio One Season 3 Episode 10: Wuthering Heights (1950), directed by Paul Nickell, written by Lois Jacoby, and starring Charlton Heston, Mary Sinclair, and Una O'Connor DuPont Show of the Month Season 1 Episode 9: Wuthering Heights (1958), directed by Daniel Petrie, written by James Costigan...
2021-06-011h 53
Zombie Beach Podcast1975's Sci-Fi Classic "A Boy and his Dog"Dan, Pat, Jerry, and special guest Mike McShane take (among other things) a retrospective look at the classic 1975 post apocalyptic science fiction movie, A Boy and his Dog which was, believe it or not, the inspiration for the Mad Max franchise.
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2021-04-2656 minZombie Beach PodcastFor Easter we revisit David Lynch's "Rabbits" (with Special Guest Star Mike McShane)Not only do we examine the thoroughly bizarre "Rabbits" by David Lynch, but it inspires us to pitch our own movies/shows. Of course, hilarity ensues, made even better as we're joined by our old friend Mike McShane!
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2021-04-0459 min
The Iso-Cast#8 Privacy, progress and protests wtih Cal SamsonAs the curve drops in Australia, the government wants us all to get their app? Are they trying to go viral or get virtually in our heads? Cal Sampson chats with Pat about, privacy, gardening and the deep dark cervaces of Ian McShane's face. Music: Intro Celine Dion - all by myself off falling into you 1996, Sony BMG, Muriel's Wedding The Musical (The Original Cast Recording)℗ 2017 Global Creatures under exclusive license to Sony Music Entertainment Australia, Game of bones from Mr andrew Cotter find him on youtube. Trailer from Speed 1994 20th Century studios, background music Kevin mcloud wi...
2020-04-2144 min
Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - February 7, 2018New Orleans has always held an appeal to the Irish due to its Catholic traditions and safe harbor for anti-British sentiments. An early wave of Irish immigrants, fleeing British persecution at the end of the 1700s, landed in New Orleans and became well woven into the economic and social fabric of the city. Irish pubs dot the Crescent City's French Quarter from the beatiful courtyards of Pat O'Brien's Bar or the divey feel of Fahy's or the Erin Rose. Ireland's influence is felt in neighborhoods such as the Irish Channel, St. Patrick's Church and the tradition of Shrove Tuesday or...
2018-02-071h 00
Argy (UK)Argy Live @ Creamfields 2017 (Keeping The Rave Alive)001 Bitmonx, Morten Granau - Voodoo (Argy intro edit)
002 Coming Soon - Ghetto Rebels
003 Max Graham & Estiva - Generation (mark Sherry outburst remix)
004 Secret Cinema - Maximal
005 Rivа Stаrr - Thе Wickеdеst Sоund (Argy's mash up)
006 Berg- What ya talkin about (Effective Remix)
007 Simon Patterson - Spike (Vertical Mode remix)
008 HeatBeat - Meteora
009 Marco V - Indicator (Argy's roll sample edit)
010 TNT - Odyssey
011 Chris Era - Jump Up
012 David Forbes - 12k Micro Grams
013 Will Atkinson - Pat Butcher (Argy's That fuct camera edit)
014 IDID
015 Ace Ventura & Captain Hock - The Jolly Rodger
016 IDID
017 Acti - Peacoc...
2017-09-071h 03
The Mitchen with Andrew Levins and Mitch OrrEpisode 16: Live From RootstockRootstock is an annual sustainable food and wine event in Sydney. Mike, Mitch and Levins were there and drank a few too many wines before hitting record but managed to stumble their way through a handful of interviews with some of the biggest stars of natural wine. Hear us speak with Hartsyard's Gregory LLewellyn, Tim Watkins from Automata, Ned Brooks and Joel Amos from DRNKS, Pub Life's Jovan Curic, Grab Your Fork's Helen Yee, Pat Nourse, Charles Leong, Lauren Eldridge, Annaliese Gregory, Cam Fairbairn, Ed Loveday, Patrick Sullivan, Luke Powell, Roger McShane, Sue Dyson and stacks more interviews with people from...
2015-12-0556 min
Guth: Finding A Voice#15: Ice Cream on BunglasIcecream on Bunglas, what better way to pass a sunny day?
With apologies for the variable sound quality. I was still learning the basics of editing at the time.
The final edit of a radio package on Pat McShane, ice cream salesman on Sliabh Liag in Co Donegal. The clip was broadcast on RTÉ's Today programme with Sean O'Rourke.
2015-04-0906 min
Creating a Family: Talk about Adoption, Foster & Kinship CareShould You Freeze Your Eggs to Preserve Your FertilityClick here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Advances in egg freezing in the last couple of years have been huge. Should you use egg freezing to allow you to wait to have children later? Is this technique reliable and safe?How much does it cost, and how expensive is storage? Host Dawn Davenport will interview Dr. Daniel Shapiro, Medical Director of Reproductive Biology Associates in Atlanta and Clinical Manager of My Egg Bank. He is board-certified in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology/Infertility. She will also interview Dr. Pat Mc Sh...
2013-08-231h 14