Health Trip Podcast | Jill Foos Wellness

Glowing Into Midlife: Skin Rituals That Actually Feel Good - #136

22 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we explore what it really means to care for your skin and show up as your best self, especially in midlife and beyond. Melissa Colema...

Peptide Therapy: What Women Navigating Menopause Need to Know - #135

15 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you've spent any time on Instagram or TikTok lately, you've seen it. Peptide therapy. Everywhere. Promising weight loss, energy, anti-aging, and ye...

What the 2026 Cholesterol Guidelines Mean for Midlife Women - #134

12 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Heart disease is the number one killer of women. Not breast cancer. Heart disease. And the treatment guidelines just changed. The 2026 Dyslipidemia Gu...

Being Authentically You in Menopause & Beyond - #133

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

At some point in midlife, many women quietly ask, “Who am I now?” I remember facing that question myself at 48, newly separated and adjusting to a...

Muscle Myths and Midlife: What Women Really Need to Know - #132

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Starting around age 40, women can lose 3 to 8 percent of their muscle mass each decade if they’re not actively doing something to protect it. At the...

Perimenopause Confusion: Birth Control vs. Hormone Therapy Explained - #131

04 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

So many women in perimenopause find themselves asking the same confusing question: Should I stay on birth control, switch to menopause hormone therapy...

Menopause and New Year’s Resolutions: What Actually Works - #130

13 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Health Trip Podcast, I take an honest look at New Year’s resolutions, why most of them fall apart quickly, and what midlife w...

Navigating the Holidays with Health and Grace in Menopause - #129

29 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I share a practical holiday health game plan for midlife women who want to enjoy the season without losing their energy, sleep, or mo...

When Midlife Sex Changes: Tools for Navigating Pain and Pleasure - #128

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Many women notice real shifts in desire, arousal, and physical comfort during the menopause transition. Yet most of us were never taught how to talk a...

Money & Menopause: Understanding Your Financial Health in Midlife - #127

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Health Trip Podcast, we take a fresh look at financial health as a critical part of women’s well-being during and after menop...

Menopause Power Pack: Curate Your Custom Healthcare Team - #126

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this empowering episode of the Health Trip Podcast, I dive into the essential blueprint for assembling your ultimate healthcare dream team during m...

Coaching Through Breast Cancer: A Journey of Strength in Midlife - #125

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Health Trip Podcast, I highlight Breast Cancer Awareness Month by exploring how health coaches provide essential holistic suppo...

GLP-1s & Menopause: The Science Behind the Hype - #124

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Health Trip Podcast, we dive into one of the most talked-about—and misunderstood—topics in women’s health: GLP-1 medicati...

The Power of Small Steps - #123

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Making big lifestyle changes in midlife can feel overwhelming, especially during the transition through menopause. This is why the science of behavior...

Navigating Metabolic Health in Midlife Women - #122

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode dives into one of the most overlooked areas of women’s health: the connection between menopause and metabolic health.My guest and I unp...

Simplifying Healthy Habits in Midlife - #121

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Starting new healthy habits in midlife can feel overwhelming—whether it’s eating better, exercising, getting enough sleep, managing stress, or kee...

Unlock Your Health Equation - #120

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Each of us has a unique health equation—a personal formula made up of the choices, habits, and influences that shape our well-being. At its core are...

Midlife Reset: Starting Your Health Journey in Menopause - #119

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Watch on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jillfooswellness/videos

The Hair Loss and Health Coach Connection - #118

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hair loss affects more than 30 million women in the U.S., and for many, it becomes especially noticeable during midlife and menopause. In this episode...

Menopause, Nutrition, and the Power of Color - #117

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is about the science and power of personalized nutrition, supplements, and navigating menopause with renowned nutrition scientist Dr. Dea...

Menopause Pre-Game: Premenopause - #116

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if you could go back to your 20s or 30s and actually prepare for menopause? Most women aren’t told that menopause doesn’t just arrive overnig...

The Midlife Woman's Brain Check - #115

29 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode #115 is all about diving into the midlife woman's brain—your most vital, complex, and vulnerable organ—and why protecting it matters more ...

Finding Your Midlife Intimacy Flow - #114

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As women move through perimenopause and postmenopause, desire can shift dramatically. When it comes to arousal and intimacy, the brain is your most po...

CBT-i for Optimal Midlife Sleep - #113

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most common — and frustrating — symptoms of midlife is insomnia during menopause. If you’ve found yourself staring at the ceiling at ...

Better Bones in Midlife and Beyond - #112

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Watch on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jillfooswellness/videos

Midlife Longevity for Women by Design - #111

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most empowering topics for women in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and beyond: longevity through the lens of personalized health. Midlife is not a de...

Navigating ADHD in Menopause - #110

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we dive into the complex relationship between ADHD and menopause, exploring how hormonal shifts can intensify ADHD symptoms. Many wom...

Women's Sexual Pleasure Tools For Intimacy During Menopause - #109

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Many women struggle to discuss their sexual health and pleasure with their providers, friends, and family members. And for good reason. They're sensit...

Get The Facts on Midlife Exercise, Nutrition, and Supplements - #108

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sifting through the overwhelming amount of books, news articles, social media influencers, pop-up speaker events, and retreats for menopause is overwh...

Rediscovering Joy in the Kitchen: Midlife Women & the Love of Cooking - #106

09 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As midlife women transition through menopause and adverse physiological changes start to take over, they find less time and motivation to get in the k...

Menopause Meets Adventure Travel - #105

02 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Menopause may bring its fair share of challenges, but it also comes with rewards. Having no more menstrual cycles, more freedom, and a fresh mindset o...

Testosterone Therapy & Sexual Wellness For Midlife Women - #104

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Testosterone therapy is often overlooked in midlife women’s health but plays a key role in libido, energy, mood, and cognition. As testosterone decl...

Becoming Cliterate – Sexual Health for Midlife Women's Pleasure - #103

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As we navigate midlife and beyond, our bodies change, our hormones shift, and unfortunately, many of us have been conditioned to believe that sexual p...

Screenings and Solutions For Heart Disease Risk in Midlife Women - #102

02 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In 2015, I discovered my cholesterol levels were rising, my APOB was high-risk, and I was prediabetic. I also carried the APOE4 allele, a risk factor ...

At-Home Devices For Menopause - #101

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

At-home devices have become an innovative and accessible way for women to target solutions for menopause-related challenges. Red light therapy caps, d...

3 Deep Sleep Strategies During Menopause - #100

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Deep sleep is crucial for changing your body composition, brain function, and overall health and well-being, but hormonal changes during menopause can...

Redefining Wellness In Menopause and Beyond - #99

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The menopause transition offers a unique opportunity to pause, reflect, and reshape what health and vitality mean to you. It’s not about chasing old...

Navigating Menopause's Impact on Women's Cardiovascular Wellness - #98

03 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One of the team members to consider on your menopause journey is a preventive cardiologist. While your GP or internist may be ordering annual labs for...

Create Your Menopause Wellness Vision - #97

20 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that less than 10% of the people who create New Year's resolutions successfully keep them? And, only about 30% of people even set them up...

Midlife Gut Health Meets AI: The Future of Personalized Wellness - #96

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Menopause brings to the table a variety of physiological symptoms, including gut health issues. Women in perimenopause start to experience increased c...

Navigating Skin Cancer, Women's Health, and Menopause - #95

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Understanding risk factors is key to staying proactive about skin health during menopause. This episode examines how hormonal changes, such as decreas...

HPV and Menopause: What Every Midlife Woman Needs To Know - #94

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a sexually transmitted infection that can affect women of all ages, including those in midlife. Over 42 million people a...

Mindfulness Upgrade During Menopause - #93

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you're a midlife woman, you've likely felt the impact of increased stress, especially during the transition through menopause. This phase brings a ...

Avoid Menopause Burnout With Mindfulness - #92

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Menopause is this phase of life that brings about significant physical, emotional, and psychological changes, from hormonal shifts, and body compositi...

Understanding Perimenopause, Weight Gain, and Aging Well - #91

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Perimenopause is a transitional phase that marks the beginning of a woman’s journey toward menopause, often starting in the late 40s, but could star...

Redefining Midlife Women's Sexual Pleasure - #90

27 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Many women experience changes in their sexual health and desire during menopause due to hormonal shifts. Still, this phase of life doesn’t have to m...

Understanding Gut Health During Menopause - #89

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Menopause is getting the spotlight it deserves. Gut health is not far behind. The science is clear, women’s gut microbiomes change during peri-menop...

The Truth About Growing Hair in Midlife - #88

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you're feeling overwhelmed by confusing and conflicting advice and products promising miraculous hair regrowth results, you're not alone. Many wome...

Navigating Hair Loss in Menopause - #87

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As women enter their 40s and 50s, the chances of experiencing hair thinning or significant hair loss increase due to various factors, including hormon...

Shedding Light on Red Light Therapy For Hair Loss - #86

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Up to 70% of post-menopausal women experience hair loss, hair thinning, widening of the part, or a receding hairline. Red light therapy, also known as...

Stress, Hormones, and Hair Loss - #85

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There are many causes of hair loss and stress is a top contributor. Whether it’s caused by an acute stressor, such as chemotherapy or going through ...

The Endocrine System During Menopause - #84

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The complex interplay between menopause and the endocrine system is something that all women should learn more about. Today, we delve into the hormona...

Dating During Menopause - #83

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you’re re-entering the dating pool after a hiatus or continuing your journey in the world of romance, this episode is tailored just for you—...

Optimize Your Post-Menopause Life - #82

05 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Improving your lifestyle during the postmenopausal phase can profoundly impact health and quality of life. Midlife women often say that they haven’t...

Navigating Menopause With a Health Coach - #81

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Health coaches provide invaluable support to midlife women navigating various physical and emotional challenges during menopause. Health coaches help ...

Midlife Women Need Postbiotics - #80

19 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It is estimated that American adults consume 10-15g of fiber/per day and the RDA for adult women is to consume up to 25g and men up to 38g. As a whole...

Histamine Intolerance and Menopause - #79

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Many women entering perimenopause often experience the onset of new food and/or seasonal allergies or intolerances. Maybe you’re noticing new and st...

Menopause Sexual Wellness- #78

06 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Many women going through the menopause transition are met with sexual wellness issues. From low libido to no libido, urinary incontinence, vaginal dry...

Skincare Health For Midlife Women- #77

17 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you noticed sagging skin, dry skin, dark spots, changes in volume, acne, or brightness of your skin? Welcome to another chapter in your menopause...

Optimizing Your Emotional and Mental Health During Menopause - #76

10 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Two of the most common symptoms during the menopause journey are increased levels of anxiety and depression. The decline of women’s sex hormones cre...

Heart Disease Risk and Midlife Women - #75

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

According to the CDC, over 60 million women (44%) in the United States are living with some form of heart disease. This is from the American Hear...

Optimize Your Lymphatic System During Menopause - #74

21 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Anyone who’s ever had a massage understands the magic of what trained hands can do to your body, your mind, and the rest of your day. Bodywork techn...

Enhance Your Sleep Through Ayurvedic Medicine - #73

18 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

According to the NIH, the overall prevalence of sleep disorders among postmenopausal women was 51.6%. About a third of women’s lives around the worl...

Healing Stored Trauma During Menopause - #72

18 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is either going to resonate with you immediately or be eye-opening. Either way, it’s going to be intriguing. My guest and I are talking...

Midlife Women and Autoimmune Diseases - #71

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Women have a fourfold increase in risk of autoimmune disorders than men and 80% of the people who have autoimmune issues are women. Some autoimmune di...

Pilates For Your Menopause Journey - #70

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that midlife women are at risk of losing 1% of their lean muscle mass per year starting at age 30? Did you know that midlife women are al...

Why Midlife Women Need a DXA Scan - #69

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re a midlife woman, then your bone health should be at the top of your list to check. As we age and transition from peri-menopause, to menopa...

Women's Health and Cellular Function - #68

09 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Menopause is not just about gaining weight, having hot flashes, and not sleeping well. It’s also about the decline of our cellular health, which con...

Ayurveda For Midlife Women - #67

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How can we take an ancient practice, modernize it, and use it during a time in a woman’s life when we are vulnerable and want to feel and look our v...

The Intervention and Longevity Connection - #66

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Parts 1 and 2, Dr. Savage and I dove deep into the early detection and prevention of chronic disease states. If you have not listened to those epis...

Stool Testing 101 - #65

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chronic disease states start in the gut. Stool testing has been gaining traction to help people reach their health goals by working on their gut healt...

Mitochondrial Health, Urolithin A and Women's Health - #64

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Inside most of our cells, as well as plants, fungi, and animals, are the mitochondria, or power plants of cells. These little organelles make chemical...

Gut Health and Menopause - #63

13 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Every day we hear more and more about the importance of gut health and how it relates to all chronic disease states, such as cancer, Alzheimer’s Dis...

Why Early Detection of Disease States Matter - #62

01 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our current healthcare model is set up for sick care and acute care- so if you are already sick with cancer and receiving treatment, or cut your hand ...

Optimizing Fat Loss During Menopause - #61

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Menopause and fat loss- will they ever be friends? Women are not small men and the art of fat loss for menopausal and post-menopausal women can be cha...

Building A Longevity Plan - #60

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Longevity refers to how long you can live in a healthy state, void of chronic disease. The big 4 horsemen of chronic disease are Alzheimer’s Disease...

Social Determinants of Women's Health - #59

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Social determinants of health are nonmedical factors that influence health outcomes. Think of healthcare access and quality, economic stability, neigh...

Hair Loss Solutions For Midlife Women - #58

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A new study found that hair loss affects over 52% of women over 50 years old, and 80% of women by the time they are 60 years old. During peri-menopaus...

Menopause and Midlife Women's Heart Health - #57

12 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Many midlife women that I work with, and are friends with, fear getting breast cancer more than heart disease. The focus on cardiovascular health is o...

Hair Loss and Micronutrient Deficiencies - #56

26 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Micronutrients are the nutrients our body needs in lesser amounts to grow and develop. These include vitamins and minerals, and our body cannot manufa...

Metabolic Flexibility and Midlife Women's Health - #55

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Metabolic flexibility is the body’s ability to utilize different sources of fuel for energy - either glucose and fat, stored body fat or fuel from ...

Women's Health AMA #2 - #54

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to another Women's Health Ask Me Anything episode on the Health Trip podcast. My featured guest is Dr. Carla DiGirolamo, a double Board-C...

Optimizing Midlife Human Performance - #53

31 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Midlife is defined as being between the ages of 35-60 yrs old. This is when we start to see and feel changes, and not in the direction we want. Brain ...

Osteoporosis And The Midlife Woman - #52

22 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today I am focusing on osteoporosis and midlife women. It’s called the “silent disease” because you can’t feel your bones getting weaker. The ...

Women's Health AMA - #51

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wanted to ask your primary care physician, or OBGYN, certain questions about your vagina or sexual health and bailed out? Or asked them ...

Menopause and PCOS - #50

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PCOS, or Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, is one of the most common causes of female infertility, affecting 6% to 12% (as many as 5 million) of US women of ...

Hair Loss Journey-Part 2 - #49

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Part 2, I share my ongoing personal journey of hair loss and hair growth. After a year of amazing hair growth, and very little hair shedding, I mad...

Midlife Lovemaking Techniques - #48

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that having regular sex positively influences your overall health and longevity? Studies have shown that both men and women who engage in...

Sex & Menopause - #47

22 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re like me and going through menopause, you may have taken notice of some vaginal changes for the worse. As we move through menopause, our ho...

Menopause Medicine - #46

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The average age of a woman in menopause is 51 but can range between 40-58 years old. We are going to spend a third of our lives in menopause so why no...

Medical Weight loss with Semaglutide - #45

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I work with a lot of men and women who want, and need, to lose weight. Some are struggling to lose 50+ pounds, while others can’t seem to shake the ...

Menopause, Hormones, and Healthspan Connection - #44

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Once women go through menopause, their risk of cardiovascular disease and having a stroke increases – heart disease is the #1 killer among women. Ou...

Epigenetics and Breast Cancer Risk - #43

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The two biggest breast cancer risk factors for women are being a woman and aging. In this episode, we dive into the science behind how menopause impac...

Scalp Health & Hair Loss - #42

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When I talk about hair loss, you’ll hear me focusing on gut health, micronutrient deficiencies, genetics, diet, stress management, and exercise as t...

Optimized Midlife Exercising - #41

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How would you like to be ripped in your 50’s and 60’s? Why not? Who says it’s too late? I’m 54 years old, in menopause, and look and feel bett...

What's Fungi Got To Do With Gut Health? - #40

02 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Health begins in the gut. If you’re a gardener, then you know that healthy soil is crucial to growing healthy plants. Think of your microbiome as th...

A Holistic Approach to Managing ADHD - #39

14 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

ADHD looks different in everyone, usually coexisting with other conditions, such as depression, anxiety, OCD, disruptive behavior disorders, learning ...

Breast Cancer, Hormone Therapy & Lifestyle - #38

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The aftermath of the Women's Health Initiative (1990s), left millions of women confused and scared about their risk of developing breast cancer if the...

What is a Health Coach? - #37

14 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Health coaching dates as far back as the 1960s. Today, there are over 128,000 health coaches in the US certified by hundreds of programs. We can be fo...

Red Light Therapy to Optimize Your Health - #36

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Photobiomodulation, light therapy, low-level laser therapy, and red light therapy all mean the same thing and act on the mitochondria within all of ou...