This Time of the Month

Hot flashes, weight gain, dryness - Oh My!

episode 11: Dr Margaret Kazanczuk, Family Physician
On this episode of This Time of the Month, Dr. Béatrice sits down with Family Physician, Dr Margaret Kazanczuk. They have an in depth conversation about menopause and perimenopause, covering topics such as symptoms, when you could expect to start experiencing symptoms, and effective treatments. Weight gain, hot flashes, period changes, vaginal dryness - they don’t leave anything out.

botox & fillers: dos and don’ts

episode 10: Sasha Djumic, Owner S.M.L.L Skin Solutions (Part 2)
 
Part 2 of Dr. Béatrice’s discussion with Sasha Djumic on this episode of This Time of the Month explores the world of botox and fillers. If you have ever been curious about more invasive treatments learn about what botox and fillers are, what to watch out for, when to start a regimen of treatments, and how often you should get treatments to stay safe and keep a more natural look. And for those of you who are inspired by what you see on social media, find a practitioner who will have proper discussions with you before getting started - don’t believe everything you see on social media!

beauty & aging: the world of non-surgical cosmetic aesthetics

episode 9: Sasha Djumic, Owner S.M.L.L Skin Solutions (Part 1)
On this episode of This Time of the Month, Dr. Béatrice sits down with Sasha Djumic, Registered Nurse and Owner S.M.L.L Skin Solutions for the first of two episodes. They discuss beauty and aging and what it looks like through a social media and stereotypical lens and how women should be able to define their own version of beauty - whether that is aging naturally or with injectables. Beyond that very important discussion, Sasha talks about both non-invasive and invasive things we can do to improve our skin’s appearance and what products you should splurge on vs. what you can go basic.

menopause disparity in the trans community

episode 8: Mil Séguin youth educator, trans rights activist
On this episode of This Time of the Month, Dr. Béatrice sits down with youth educator and trans rights activist - and her brother - Mil Séguin. After 20 years of working with youth, Mil gets candid about his own struggles with the healthcare system - both growing up and now as an adult. As a community it’s important for us to recognize that everyone with a uterus will go through menopause symptoms and within the trans community this comes with its own challenges.

women’s healthcare remains an international mystery

episode 7: Aura Sofia Roa Pascut
On this episode of This Time of the Month, Dr. Béatrice sits down with Aura Sofia Roa Pascut, a healthcare consultant who has been living in Canada for 5 years. She also happens to be going through menopause and talks about her experience navigating the healthcare system in both Colombia and Canada. Aura Sofia discusses how healthcare needs to change so women can feel heard and what beauty looks like as we navigate through challenging times.

menopause, men-o-what? the reason we know so little about menopause

episode 6: From hot flashes well into your 70s to uncomfortable or non-existent discussion among healthcare providers. Dr. Béatrice talks with Dr. Audrey Li about some of the frustrations of growing up in a society that is uncomfortable with managing women’s health issues and what you can do to advocate for yourself. Dr. Li also discusses how cancer treatment can affect menopause and menopause symptoms.

women’s health and power: why are we ignoring wellness issues of 51% of the population?

episode 5: Dr. Béatrice sits down with entrepreneur, philanthropy leader, and prominent member of the sandwich generation Sarah Ingram. Sarah is a GenX woman who feels both the power of her lived experiences and the invisibility of navigating the Canadian healthcare system as a woman. What happens when you get shut down by your healthcare provider? Why does society have so much trouble addressing women’s health issues?

he said, she said: midlife crisis or menopause madness

episode 4: Dr. Béatrice sits down with Dr. Christiaan Stevens, Radiation Oncologist – also her hubby – to talk about some of the challenges that couples face when a significant other is going through menopause. They also talk about challenges related to how information is distilled down through the Canadian healthcare system to the patient.

GenX fashion: How do we match our outside with how we feel on the inside?

Dr. Béatrice sits down with Sagit Vyner, a stylist with over 30 years of experience in the fashion industry. Sagit talks about common misconceptions and how to build a timeless capsule wardrobe on any budget and based on your lifestyle and personality. Discover basic pieces and some unexpected staples you can add to your wardrobe to dress how you feel. Learn how to love your body through your midlife and get excited to get dressed in the morning.

not your mother’s menopause: the controversy around hormone therapy and sensationalizing research

Dr. Béatrice and Dr. Jessica Green continue talking about the controversy surrounding hormone therapy as a treatment for menopause symptoms. Learn about the Women’s Health Initiative study and more updated studies that have clarified and debunked a lot of the findings. We discuss the challenges around underrepresentation of aging women in women’s health research. Also, some incredible Canadian resources for women going through menopause.