Rebranding Menopause Podcast

Over 40 and wondering why the makeup you’ve worn for years suddenly looks different?Erica Taylor—called “Social Media’s Midlife Makeup Guru” by The New York Times—joins Emmy Award-winning journalist and content creator Elizabeth Hashagen and host Ingrid Dodd for a funny, candid conversation about makeup after 40, changing faces, and feeling like yourself again.With more than 2 million Instagram followers and over 5 million followers across social media, Erica has built a community around helping women update their makeup techniques as their skin changes. She brings that practical advice—and her unmistakable humor—to Rebranding Menopause.Elizabeth shares the moment her trusted television makeup routine stopped working and why adding more makeup wasn’t the answer. Erica explains how skin preparation, product placement, and small changes in application can make a difference.Then the conversation gets personal: sleepless nights, anxiety, ADHD, irritability, and why women are so quick to take care of everyone except themselves.IN THIS EPISODE• Why your familiar makeup routine can stop working• Concealer and the changing under-eye area• Updating contour and blush placement• Eye makeup techniques for hooded lids• Skin preparation and skincare layering• Erica’s Doll 10 correcting balm• Our personal experiences with perimenopause, anxiety, and sleep• Why we deserve to stop putting ourselves lastMEET ERICA TAYLORMakeup Artist | Beauty Educator | Product Developer | Digital Creator | AuthorAuthor of The Magic of MakeupL’Oréal Paris Makeup Artist & League of Experts MemberIT Cosmetics Global Makeup CoachInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/ericataylor2347/TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@ericataylor2347YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwUG82Z94P_kuiq0e5pSxBgFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/ericataylorbeautyErica’s book, beauty favorites, and official links:https://linktr.ee/ericataylor2347The New York Times feature:https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/27/style/erica-taylor-midlife-makeup.htmlSHOP ERICA TAYLOR X DOLL 10Find the Let’s Glow Correcting Balm with Ceramides, serum, and bundle through the shopping link provided by Erica’s team:https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/5071790Affiliate disclosure: Erica may earn a commission from purchases through her shopping links.MEET ELIZABETH HASHAGENEmmy Award-Winning Journalist | Content Creator | Fitness InstructorHost of Even Better TVInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/elizabethnews12/YouTube — Even Better TV:https://www.youtube.com/@Elizabeth-evenbettertvFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/hashagen12/MEET YOUR HOST: INGRID DODDHost, Creator & Producer of Rebranding MenopausePublicist | Digital Marketing & Social Media StrategistFounder of Ingrid Dodd PRInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/ingriddoddpr/LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/ingrid-dodd-50a02419

AI beauty filters are changing what women believe they’re supposed to look like—and in midlife, that pressure can be brutal.Host Ingrid Dodd sits down with Christy Ann, founder and owner of Christy Ann Cosmetics, and Sharon Grasso, LE, CLT, KOL, founder of Permanent Touch Cosmetics, for an unfiltered conversation about AI-generated beauty, aging, mature skin, makeup, aesthetic treatments and the unrealistic expectations women are bringing into treatment rooms.Can makeup hide every line? Is more filler—or a stronger laser—always better? And what happens when the filtered version of your face becomes the face you expect to see in the mirror?This episode gets honest about:• How AI filters are distorting beauty standards • Why even celebrities don’t look like their edited photographs • The danger of choosing aesthetic treatments from social media advice • Why an experienced provider may tell you “no” • Mature-skin makeup and why less can genuinely be more • Erbium resurfacing, CO₂ lasers, BBL, MOXI and realistic downtime • Gray hair, Botox, beauty choices and owning what makes you feel good • Reinventing yourself after 45 • Confidence, boundaries and learning to value your time • Menopause, motherhood and the privilege of growing olderThis isn’t about telling women to stop caring about beauty. It’s about making informed choices, protecting your confidence and recognizing when technology is selling you a face that never existed.Tell us in the comments: Have filters changed the way you see your own face?FEATURED IN THIS EPISODEIngrid Dodd Host and Executive Producer, Rebranding Menopause Podcast Instagram: @ingriddoddprChristy Ann Founder and Owner, Christy Ann Cosmetics Bridal, editorial, television and celebrity makeup artist Instagram: @christyanncosmetics https://christyanncosmetics.com/Sharon Grasso, LE, CLT, KOL Founder, Permanent Touch Cosmetics Licensed aesthetician, clinical laser specialist and celebrity skin strategist Instagram: @permanenttouchcosmetics https://www.permanenttouchcosmetics.com/

Why Didn’t Anyone Warn Us About Menopause? 3 Generations Get HonestWhy did generations of women enter menopause completely unprepared—and what has finally changed for the women coming next?In Episode 25 of the Rebranding Menopause Podcast, host Ingrid Dodd brings three generations together for an honest conversation about menopause, perimenopause and the silence that shaped women’s health for decades.Ingrid is joined by her 78-year-old mother, Connie Krumholz; Sharon Grasso, founder of Permanent Touch Cosmetics; and Sharon’s daughter, Camryn Grasso.Together, they explore:• Why menopause was considered private, embarrassing or taboo • What older generations endured without information or support • Why so many women in midlife were completely blindsided by perimenopause • How conversations between mothers and daughters are finally changing • What younger women know now—and what they still need to understand • Why speaking openly can change the experience for every generationThis isn’t a medical lecture. It’s the candid conversation mothers, daughters and granddaughters should have been having all along.ABOUT REBRANDING MENOPAUSEHosted by Ingrid Dodd, Rebranding Menopause is an award-winning podcast challenging the outdated way women have been taught to think about perimenopause, menopause, health, beauty, confidence, sexuality and aging.Through unfiltered conversations with leading physicians, experts, entrepreneurs and real women, the podcast separates fact from fear, confronts medical misinformation and gives women the language to advocate for themselves.This is not about quietly surviving menopause. It is about becoming informed, visible and empowered—and redefining what the next chapter of a woman’s life can look like.JOIN THE CONVERSATIONWhat did your mother teach you about menopause? Were you prepared—or completely blindsided?Share your experience in the comments. Your story may be exactly what another woman needs to hear.Please LIKE this episode, SUBSCRIBE to the channel and SHARE it with a mother, daughter, sister or friend. These conversations only create change when we keep having them.

In this profound and deeply personal conversation, I, along with three extraordinary generations of mothers and daughters, sit down to examine one of the most persistent silences in women’s lives: the cultural stigma that kept menopause shrouded in secrecy for decades.Hosted by Ingrid Dodd, this intimate gathering brings together Ingrid and her mother, Connie Krumholz (78), alongside celebrity aesthetician Sharon Grasso (founder of Permanent Touch Cosmetics) and her daughter Camryn (20s). Together, they explore the unspoken realities — the symptoms endured in private, the profound body changes that went unnamed, the era when even considering hormone therapy carried shame and fear of cancer — and how that silence shaped generations of women.With honesty, wisdom, and compassion, these mothers and daughters reflect on the cultural forces that enforced this taboo, the emotional cost of that isolation, and the powerful shift happening today through research, self-advocacy, and courageous openness. This is more than a discussion about symptoms. It is a reckoning with the past and a loving blueprint for the future — ensuring the next generation steps into this life stage informed, empowered, and without shame.A conversation every woman, daughter, and mother will recognize in her bones.Featured Voices:• Ingrid Dodd• Connie Krumholz• Sharon Grasso• Camryn GrassoWatch now. Share with the women who matter most in your life. The healing begins with truth.

In this edition of Rebranding Menopause, host Ingrid Dodd speaks with OB/GYN and menopause specialist Dr. Stephanie McNally about the shifting conversation around hormone therapy in 2026.They explore why the black box warning has become outdated, the important differences between types of estrogen, how many women have unknowingly been on hormone replacement through birth control, and what this means for perimenopause and menopause care today.A calm, informed discussion for women seeking clarity on symptoms, options, and long-term wellbeing.

Rebranding Menopause: It's Time To DIVE INTO The raw realities of perimenopause. Are you ready to ditch the outdated stereotypes and dive headfirst into the real, raw, and often hilarious realities of perimenopause and menopause? Then you're in the right place! In a recent podcast episode, the hosts, along with guests Sandra and Jessica, tackled everything from hormone therapy myths to the unexpected horrors of heavy bleeding and hair loss. Get ready to laugh, learn, and maybe even shed a tear (or two) as we unpack this often-taboo topic.

Maybe it’s not low libido.Maybe we were taught the wrong playbook.Penetration isn’t the main event.The clit is.Communication is.Confidence is.Ingrid Dodd sits with expert Jacklyn Iannitti, Pelvic Floor & Sexual Intimacy Therapist — we’re saying the quiet part out loud.For years women were taught that sex revolved around penetration — and then we were told we had “low libido” when that model stopped working.In this episode we reset the conversation: the clitoris is the main character, communication is non-negotiable, and pleasure deserves education.We talk about:• why penetration isn’t the main event• clitoral-first pleasure and real anatomy• vibrators as tools, not taboos• how to say what you need without guilt• dryness, discomfort & practical options• pelvic floor strength and sensation• teaching partners a new, better playbookThis isn’t about shock — it’s about honesty.Women’s health includes pleasure.Guest Expert: Jacklyn IannittiPelvic Floor & Sexual Intimacy Therapist

Two beauty content creators. Two sisters. One honest midlife conversation.In their very first podcast appearance, host Ingrid Dodd speaks with beauty influencers Jessica Veccia (@jessica_veccia_) and Sandra Goelz (@sandragoelz) join Rebranding Menopause to answer a question millions of women are searching every month:What’s worse — perimenopause or menopause?Perimenopause is the transitional phase leading up to menopause, often marked by fluctuating hormones, irregular cycles, sleep disruption, mood changes, and brain fog. Menopause officially begins after 12 months without a period. Both are normal — but they feel very different, and no one prepares women for the emotional impact of either.In this episode, we cut through the confusion with lived experience, humor, and truth — not fear.This conversation is not about diagnosing or fixing women.It’s about educating, normalizing, and empowering.When women share, we are empowered.And aging? Aging is a privilege.What you’ll learn:Why perimenopause often feels more chaotic than menopauseHow menopause can feel different once hormones stabilizeThe emotional side of midlife no one talks aboutWhy beauty creators are finally speaking outHow shared stories reduce fear and isolation👇 Join the discussion:Which was harder for you — perimenopause or menopause?Comment below. Your experience helps other women feel less alone.🔗 Follow our host & guests:Ingrid DoddJessica Veccia → https://www.instagram.com/jessica_veccia_Sandra Goelz → https://www.instagram.com/sandragoelz🔔 Subscribe to Rebranding Menopause for weekly, evidence-aware, no-shame conversations about midlife, hormones, beauty, and confidence.📺 Watch more episodes: @RebrandingMenopausePodcast

Welcome to the Rebranding Menopause Podcast! In this eye-opening episode, host Ingrid Dodd sits down with Dr. Julia Raber, a board-certified OBGYN and Director of Midlife Health and Menopause at Mount Sinai Health System in Wantagh, Long Island. We dive deep into the often-overlooked topic of vaginal health during menopause—specifically, that uncomfortable "sandpaper" sensation caused by estrogen changes.Dr. Raber shares practical, evidence-based advice on non-hormonal and hormonal treatments to restore comfort and confidence:Non-Hormonal Options: Hyaluronic acid suppositories for moisture (use 3x/week), silicone-based lubricants to ease dryness and painful intercourse—plus why to avoid certain over-the-counter products that disrupt your natural flora.Hormonal Solutions: The game-changer—vaginal estrogen (like estradiol cream). It's safe for most women, even those with breast cancer history or heart risks, with no systemic effects. Learn how it reduces UTIs, urgency, and overactive bladder, and why starting early (even in your 40s) can prevent issues down the line.Application Tips: Start with daily use for 2 weeks, then maintain 2-3x/week. See results in 12-16 weeks, and combine with hyaluronic acid for max benefits.Key Takeaways:Open up about symptoms—validation is the first step!No age limit: Effective for women in their 60s, 70s, and beyond.Focus on quality of life: It's like skincare for your most intimate areas.If you're navigating perimenopause or menopause, this episode is your guide to feeling like yourself again. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more empowering discussions on rebranding menopause.

What if your “just aging” dismissal is straight-up medical gaslighting robbing you of the menopause and perimenopause care you deserve? Over 40, 50, 60, or 70 and ready to call BS? In this unfiltered Rebranding Menopause Podcast episode, host Ingrid Dodd digs deep with Dr. Stephanie Trentacoste McNally, MD, FACOG, FACS, MSCP—a certified menopause provider and women’s health trailblazer—on the real reasons symptoms get minimized and the advocacy ammo to demand better.Dr. McNally unpacks raw stories from women over 40-70, spotlights perimenopause pitfalls like hot flashes and brain fog getting ignored, and drops evidence-based tools to own your women’s health journey—no more second-guessing.Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalized guidance on menopause, perimenopause, or women’s health issues. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host or Rebranding Menopause.