Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The menopause industry has exploded — and not all of it is helping women. In this clip, Dr. Stephanie asks the question a lot of people are thinking: is "menowashing" doing to menopause what diet culture did to weight loss, turning a systemic failure into a personal shopping problem? Esther Blum gives an honest, nuanced answer — including her own admission that she's fallen prey to miracle creams — before sharing what actually separates a hormone-literate provider from one who hands you a Xanax, a copy of the Kabbalah, and sends you home. This one went directly into her TED Talk. You'll see why.
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**P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can help you:
Subscribe: The Mini Pause — My weekly newsletter packed with the most actionable, evidence-based tools for women 40+ to thrive in midlife. drstephanieestima.com/newsletter
Build Muscle: LIFT — My progressive strength training program designed for women in midlife. Form-focused, joint-friendly, and built for real results. drstephanie.ca/lift
The menopause industry has exploded — and not all of it is helping women. In this clip, Dr. Stephanie asks the question a lot of people are thinking: is "menowashing" doing to menopause what diet culture did to weight loss, turning a systemic failure into a personal shopping problem? Esther Blum gives an honest, nuanced answer — including her own admission that she's fallen prey to miracle creams — before sharing what actually separates a hormone-literate provider from one who hands you a Xanax, a copy of the Kabbalah, and sends you home. This one went directly into her TED Talk. You'll see why.
Watch the full episode at youtu.be/9_lS_8M4cs8
**P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can help you:
Subscribe: The Mini Pause — My weekly newsletter packed with the most actionable, evidence-based tools for women 40+ to thrive in midlife. drstephanieestima.com/newsletter
Build Muscle: LIFT — My progressive strength training program designed for women in midlife. Form-focused, joint-friendly, and built for real results. drstephanie.ca/lift
