Send us a text Responding to listener feedback, in this episode Dr Sims discusses the things to consider before you start or when you are thinking about coming off of menopause hormone treatment. As with a lot of medical treatments there is more to consider than just how to do it, but also why, when or if. Find out how long it is recommended women …

Send us a text In this episode of Opt to Thrive Dr Sims seeks to answer the question "is it really menopause or is there something else to blame for the weight gain most women will experience during this midlife transition?". Dr Sims explores the underlying mechanisms of weight gain during midlife and explains why we cannot keep doing what we've al…

Send us a text Motivation is necessary to make the changes we want to make in our lives. In this episode Dr Sims explores the stages of change and how to go about finding motivation. Dr Sims explains why willpower isn't the best strategy, what to do about all or nothing thinking, how to find your why and a surprising hack learned from her language …

Send us a text This episode of Opt to Thrive takes a little detour...sort of. For those of us with male partners, erectile dysfunction doesn't just affect him. This condition can have a significant impact on both partners as well as be detrimental for the relationship. As a GP, Dr Sims knows all too well the fact that most men are less likely than …

Send us a text In this episode of Opt to Thrive, Dr Sims explores what can happen to a woman's libido around the menopause transition and what can be done about it. Part of that exploration includes an in depth look at what is happening to a woman's vagina and vulva during this time. The Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause is explored in detail inc…

Send us a text In this episode of Opt to Thrive, Dr Sims takes us right through all of our contraceptive options leading up to that final menstrual period, and in some cases for 1-2 years after. Each option is explored and explained. The differences between contraception and menopause treatment are discussed, including which contraceptive options c…

Send us a text Unfortunately, more than half of women at midlife are going to suffer to a degree with some form of sleep disturbance/Insomnia. In this episode of Opt to Thrive Dr Sims takes us through a thorough exploration of sleep, including the mechanisms and stages of sleep. Red flags for sleep disorders not to be missed are discussed and then …

Send us a text In this episode of Opt to Thrive Dr Sims outlines her favorite stress reduction strategies. We start with looking at how stress actually affects our bodies and the differences between "good" and "bad" stress. We look at how we can get stuck in perpetual states of stress and then dive into five tried-and-true strategies to free you fr…

Send us a text In today's episode of Opt to Thrive, Dr Sims introduces you to her favourite mind management strategy. She explores how our thoughts impact our behaviours and give us our results. If you are unhappy with the results you are getting in your life, you'll want to tune in and see how you can reclaim your power to get the results you want…

Send us a text Join Dr Sims in this episode of Opt to Thrive where she gives the details of the number one proven health hack ever. This health hack has a very long list of proven benefits and it's free! It can improve your mood, energy levels, sleep, libido, stress levels and so much more. If you want to feel better inside and out, if you want to …

Send us a text In this episode of Opt to Thrive, Dr Sims starts with a short entertaining history of hormone replacement therapy (HRT), now known as menopause hormone therapy (MHT). We hear about how we got from treatment of menopause by surgical removal of the ovaries to the treatment we use today. Dr Sims breaks down the study that set menopause …

Send us a text In this episode of Opt to Thrive Dr Sims breaks down perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause and what is happening in the body during each phase. The symptoms and the risks are discussed in preparation for the next episode where the in's and out's of menopause hormone therapy will be explored.…

Send us a text In this episode you meet your host Dr Corina Sims as she sets the scene for what's to come in future podcasts. You'll gain insights into her motivation behind creating the podcast, what she plans to focus on and why. Dr Sims shares some personal history in her life's journey that has led her to where she is today. In this episode she…

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