The Dusty Muffins
Episodes
From Pharmacy Counter to Menopause Coach: A Pharmacist's Guide to Midlife Mastery with Victoria Byrd
15 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a retail pharmacist decides to dedicate her career exclusively to women navigating menopause? You get a masterclass in midlife healt...
Trust Your Gut: How Your Microbiome Shapes Menopause with Cynthia Thurlow
08 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if the key to navigating menopause with more energy, clarity, and vitality was living inside you all along? In this fascinating and game-changing...
The Exam Room You Deserve: Trauma-Informed Care with Dr. Heather Quaile
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to truly feel safe in a medical setting? In this powerful and deeply important episode of The Dusty Muffins, our expert trio - Dr. A...
The Hidden Heart Threat Most Doctors Never Talk About: Lipoprotein (a)
14 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Your heart is telling a story—but are you running the right tests to hear it? In this eye-opening and essential episode of The Dusty Muffins, our ex...
The Menopause Reset: Muscle, Metabolism, and Sustainable Health
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why does the number on the scale creep up during menopause, and why do old diets suddenly stop working? In this clarifying and empowering episode of T...
Pain is Not a Part of the Plan: Reclaiming Sexual Health with Dr. Andrea Martin
01 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Is pain during sex "just something you deal with"? Absolutely not. In this essential and liberating episode of The Dusty Muffins, our expert trio—Dr...
From Fear to Facts: The End of the Black Box Warning
18 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Pop the confetti—it’s a landmark moment for women’s health! In this celebratory and vital episode of The Dusty Muffins, our expert trio—Dr. Ao...
The Midlife Conversation You Deserve: A Breast Specialist's Perspective
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Navigating the intersection of menopause and breast health can be confusing and fraught with misinformation. In this essential episode of The Dusty Mu...
From Silence to Strategy: A Modern Playbook for Menopause
09 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A new generation is changing the conversation around menopause, and this episode is your front-row seat! The specialist trio of The Dusty Muffins—Dr...
Thriving, Not Just Surviving: A Modern Guide to Menopause Treatment
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to cut through the confusion and get the real scoop on hormone therapy? In this powerhouse episode of The Dusty Muffins, our specialist trio—D...
Anxiety, ADHD & The Change: Navigating Menopause & Mental Health
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling unlike yourself? You're not alone, and it's not your fault. In this crucial episode of The Dusty Muffins, our expert trio—Dr. Aoife O’Sull...
The Menopunks Revolution: Smashing Stigma with Punk Rock & Truth
19 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Crank up the volume and get ready to smash the stigma! The dynamic trio of Dr. Aoife O’Sullivan (MD, MSCP), Dr. Christine Hart Kress (DNP, MSCP), an...
Fans, Facts & Fire: Shelly Horton on Surviving and Thriving in Perimenopause
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have your tissues ready and get ready for an episode packed with passion, truth, and a whole lot of laughs! The dynamic trio of Dr. Aoife O’Sullivan...
The Pleasure Revolution: Why Midlife is Your Time to Shine
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for a transformative and deeply personal episode of The Dusty Muffins! Join Dr. Aoife O'Sullivan (MD, MSCP), Dr. Christine Hart Kress (DNP, ...
V is for Vulva: The Anatomy Class You Never Got with Labia Logic
21 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for a brilliantly informative and empowering episode of The Dusty Muffins! Join Dr. Aoife O’Sullivan (MD, MSCP), Dr. Christine Hart Kress ...
The End of One-Size-Fits-All Medicine: Personalizing Your Health
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for a powerful and paradigm-shifting episode of The Dusty Muffins! Join Dr. Aoife O’Sullivan (MD, MSCP), Dr. Christine Hart Kress (DNP, MS...
For Better or For Worse... And For Menopause: A Partner's Perspective
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for a uniquely insightful and heartfelt episode of The Dusty Muffins! For the first time, Dr. Aoife O’Sullivan (MD, MSCP), Dr. Christine H...
Vibrations with a Mission: Engineering a Path to Better Sexual Health
30 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Buckle up for a truly groundbreaking episode of The Dusty Muffins! Join Dr. Christine Hart Kress (DNP, MSCP), Dr. Aoife O’Sullivan (MD, MSCP), and D...
Challenges & Solutions in Hormone Nomenclature, GSM & Social Media Censorship
23 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hormones, censorship, and midlife health—oh my! In this episode of The Dusty Muffins™, Dr. Aoife O’Sullivan, Dr. Christine Hart Kress, and Dr. R...
Food First: Changing the Game as Seen’s Founders Spill the (Calcium-Enriched) Tea on Bone Health
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for a deliciously informative episode of The Dusty Muffins as Dr. Aoife O’Sullivan (MD, MSCP), Dr. Christine Hart Kress (DNP, MSCP), and D...
Sleep Like a Goddess: The DREAM Method with Dr. Andrea Matsumura
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join the hilarious and insightful trio of Dr. Aoife O’Sullivan (MD, MSCP), Dr. Christine Hart Kress (DNP, MSCP), and Dr. Rebbecca Hertel (DO, MSCP)—...
Estrogen Under Fire: The FDA Meeting That Had Us Talking
02 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Dusty Muffins—a podcast where expert insights meet unfiltered conversations! Join your hosts, Dr. Aoife O’Sullivan (MD, MSCP), Dr. ...
"From Corporate to Coaching: Lindsay Brooks on Creating a Sprint Revolution"
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, The Dusty Muffins – Dr. Aoife O’Sullivan (MD, MSCP), Dr. Christine Hart Kress (DNP, MSCP), and Dr. Rebbecca Hertel (DO, MSCP) – lace ...
The Business of Being a Doctor: Dr. Ghofrani on Medicine, Influencing & Supplements
19 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, The Dusty Muffins – Dr. Aoife O'Sullivan (@portlandmenopausedoc), Dr. Christine Hart Kress (@christinehartkress_dnp), and Dr. Rebbecca He...
Hot Flash Confessions: The Truth Behind Those Vasomotor Symptoms
12 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, The Dusty Muffins – Dr. Aoife O’Sullivan (MD, MSCP), Dr. Christine Hart Kress (DNP, MSCP), and Dr. Rebbecca Hertel (DO, MSCP) – are t...
The Fuchsia Tent Revolution: Why Workplaces Must Adapt to Menopause
05 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, The Dusty Muffins – Dr. Aoife O’Sullivan (MD, MSCP), Dr. Christine Hart Kress (DNP, MSCP), and Dr. Rebbecca Hertel (DO, MSCP) – welco...
Breaking the System: Dr. Jackie Piasta on Fixing Women's Healthcare
28 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, The Dusty Muffins – Dr. Aoife O’Sullivan (PsyD, MD, MSCP), Dr. Christine Hart Kress (DNP, MSCP), and Dr. Rebbecca Hertel (DO, MSCP) –...
Unbreakable: Dr. Vonda Wright on Revolutionizing Women's Health with Edutainment
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, The Dusty Muffins™ – Dr. Aoife O’Sullivan (MD, MSCP), Dr. Christine Hart Kress (DNP, MSCP), and Dr. Rebbecca Hertel (DO, MSCP) – we...
Mindfulness & Menopause: Why Therapy Shouldn't Wait for Crisis (with Dr. Amanda Skowron Romano)
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, The Dusty Muffins – Dr. Aoife O’Sullivan (MD, PsyD, MSCP), Dr. Christine Hart Kress (DNP, MSCP), and Dr. Rebbecca Hertel (DO, MSCP) –...
Sex After Menopause: Why Your Best Years Are Still Ahead (with Dr. Kate White)
07 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hold onto your muffins! Dr. Aoife O’Sullivan (MD, MSCP), Dr. Christine Hart Kress (DNP, MSCP), and Dr. Rebbecca Hertel (DO, MSCP) sit down with reno...
Menopause Through Male Eyes: Gen Z & Millennial Guys React to Oprah’s Special
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a Dusty Muffins first, Dr. Aoife O’Sullivan (MD, MSCP), Dr. Christine Hart Kress (DNP, MSCP), and Dr. Rebbecca Hertel (DO, MSCP) pass the mic to ...
Menopause, Macros & Motivation: The Dusty Muffins Join E2M Wellness Wednesday
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, The Dusty Muffins – Dr. Aoife O’Sullivan (MD, MSCP), Dr. Christine Hart Kress (DNP, MSCP), and Dr. Rebbecca Hertel (DO, MSCP) – step ...
Midlife Mojo, Orgasms & Owning Your Power
18 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Dusty Muffins are going global this week with special guest Dr. Kelly Casperson! Join Dr. Aoife O'Sullivan, Dr. Christine Hart Kress, DNP, and Dr....
Beyond Survival: A Special Conversation with Rachel Frankenthal
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, The Dusty Muffins sat down with renowned expert Rachel Frankenthal (PA-C, MPH, MSCP) for a powerful conversation about hormone therapy afte...
Popcorn & Perimenopause: The Dusty Muffins Review PBS's Must-See Documentary
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Grab your popcorn and your girlfriends - The Dusty Muffins are turning film critics this week! Dr. Aoife O'Sullivan, Dr. Christine Hart Kress, and Dr....
Starting Your Path to Custom Care
26 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Dusty Muffins are back to debunk the biggest menopause myth of all - that there's a universal treatment that works for everyone! Dr. Aoife O'Sulli...
Getting Personal: Our Hormone Therapy Trials & Triumphs
19 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, The Dusty Muffins get REAL about their own hormone therapy journeys! Dr. Aoife O'Sullivan, Dr. Christine Hart Kress, and Dr. Rebbecca Herte...
Hormone Therapy is Safer Than You've Been Told, Here's Why
12 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Dusty Muffins are cracking open the hormone therapy debate! Dr. Aoife O'Sullivan, Dr. Christine Hart Kress, and Dr. Rebbecca Hertel tackle the mos...
Menopause Lab Work Decoded: Essential vs. Overkill
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Dusty Muffins are back with a no-nonsense guide to menopause lab work! Dr. Aoife O'Sullivan (MD, MSCP), Dr. Christine Hart Kress (DNP), and Dr. Re...
What You Should Ask Your Doctor!
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this empowering fifth episode of The Dusty Muffins, Dr. Aoife O’Sullivan (MD, MSCP), Dr. Christine Hart Kress (DNP), and Dr. Rebbecca Hertel (DO,...
Teamwork, Trust, and Treatment: Insights from Atlanta, Part 2
22 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this follow-up episode of The Dusty Muffins, Dr. Aoife O’Sullivan (MD, MSCP), Dr. Christine Hart Kress (DNP), and Dr. Rebbecca Hertel (DO, MSCP) ...
Key Takeaways from the ISSWSH 2025 Convention in ATL
15 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this exciting episode of The Dusty Muffins, Dr. Aoife O’Sullivan (MD, MSCP), Dr. Christine Hart Kress (DNP), and Dr. Rebbecca Hertel (DO, MSCP) s...
Don’t “Just Deal With It!”: Debunking Perimenopause Myths
01 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this eye-opening third episode of The Dusty Muffins, Dr. Aoife O’Sullivan (MD, MSCP), Dr. Christine Hart Kress (DNP), and Dr. Rebbecca Hertel (DO...
The Dusty Muffins’ Journey to Menopause Expertise
01 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt and inspiring fourth episode of The Dusty Muffins, Dr. Aoife O’Sullivan (MD, MSCP), Dr. Christine Hart Kress (DNP), and Dr. Rebbec...
Busting Myths and Embracing Benefits of Hormone Therapy
01 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the ladies explore:What estrogen is and a brief history of hormone studiesThe connection between hormones and cancer (spoiler: it’s...
Demystifying Perimenopause
01 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the debut episode, the ladies introduce themselves and share the hilarious and heartfelt origins of The Dusty Muffins. Along the way, they demystif...
Introducing: The Dusty Muffins!
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Introducing...The Dusty Muffins!In this insightful episode of NEXT 2.0, host Marcus Atkinson sits down with the Dusty Muffins, a dynamic podcast group...