{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"324 - Menopause & Erectile Dysfunction: Hormones, Muscle Loss & Plant-Based Solutions | Dr. Brooke Bussard","description":""Hot flashes are a canary in the coal mine for women. So, women who have more hot flashes, who have more frequent hot flashes, and more intense hot flashes, have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease. People who are on a whole food, plant-based diet usually have fewer hot flashes, and the men have less erectile dysfunction. We lose between 3 and 8% of our muscle mass per decade after the age of 30. And then, for women, it speeds up after menopause, because we sort of are here, and we go off a cliff. Women should not be thought of as this delicate person that can\u2019t lift heavy, that can\u2019t partake in exercise that\u2019s vigorous\u2014like, we need to make sure that we keep our bodies as strong and functional as possible. If it takes you a year to learn how to squat, to learn how to lift some weights\u2014like, there\u2019s no rush\u2014but it\u2019s good to be on a path to getting stronger." -Dr. Brooke Bussard   What if menopause isn\u2019t the end of something, but a powerful new beginning? In this energizing and empowering conversation, Dr. Brooke Bussard joins us to challenge everything you think you know about aging, hormones, and what\u2019s really possible in midlife and beyond. A physician turned plant-powered health coach, Dr. Bussard shares groundbreaking insights from her new book, Outsmarting Menopause, and reveals how food, movement, and mindset can radically reshape our experience of this hormonal transition. We dig into the real root causes of hot flashes, the surprising link between menopause and cardiovascular disease, how to build muscle and maintain bone mass without fear or frustration, and what men should know about their own aging journey too. Whether you're navigating menopause, supporting someone who is, this episode will leave you inspired, informed, and ready to take your health into your own hands! What we discuss in this episode: The root cause of hot flashes\u2014and what they\u2019re trying to tell us. Why maintaining muscle mass matters\u2014especially during hormonal shifts. High reps vs. low reps: What\u2019s best for building strength and protecting hormones. The surprising connection between hot flashes, erectile dysfunction, and cardiovascular disease. How menopause impacts the microbiome\u2014and what you can do about it. The power of nuts and seeds in your diet, plus Dr. Bussard\u2019s favorite ways to include them. The most harmful myths women are taught about aging and strength. How visceral fat affects your organs Dr. Bussard\u2019s top tips for making meaningful, immediate health changes. Resources: drbrookebussard.com  plantsoveranimals.com Chew On This Outsmarting Menopause Eat and Feel Good! Instagram: Brooke Bussard, M.D. (@drbrookebussard) Facebook: Profile for Brooke Bussard, M.D. TikTok: https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@chewonthisbook (@chewonthisbook and @drbrookebussard) Click the link below to support the FISCAL Act https:\/\/switch4good.org\/fiscal-act\/ Share the website and get your resources here https:\/\/kidsandmilk.org\/ Send us a voice message and ask a question. We want to hear from you! Switch4Good.org\/podcast Dairy-Free Swaps Guide: Easy Anti-Inflammatory Meals, Recipes, and Tips https:\/\/switch4good.org\/dairy-free-swaps-guide SUPPORT SWITCH4GOOD https:\/\/switch4good.org\/support-us\/ \u2605\u2606\u2605 JOIN OUR PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP \u2605\u2606\u2605  https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/podcastchat \u2605\u2606\u2605 SWITCH4GOOD WEBSITE \u2605\u2606\u2605 https:\/\/switch4good.org\/ \u2605\u2606\u2605 ONLINE STORE \u2605\u2606\u2605 https:\/\/shop.switch4good.org\/shop\/ \u2605\u2606\u2605 FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM \u2605\u2606\u2605 https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/Switch4Good\/ \u2605\u2606\u2605 LIKE US ON FACEBOOK \u2605\u2606\u2605 https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Switch4Good\/ \u2605\u2606\u2605 FOLLOW US ON TWITTER \u2605\u2606\u2605 https:\/\/twitter.com\/Switch4GoodOrg \u2605\u2606\u2605 AMAZON STORE \u2605\u2606\u2605 https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/shop\/switch4good \u2605\u2606\u2605 DOWNLOAD THE ABILLION APP \u2605\u2606\u2605 https:\/\/app.abillion.com\/users\/switch4good ","author_name":"Switch4Good","author_url":"https:\/\/switch4good.org\/","html":"