What if the key to retaining top talent and improving workplace performance lies in understanding women’s hormones? In this episode, we explore why women’s health—especially in perimenopause and menopause—isn’t just a medical issue, but a leadership and public health priority.Wendy Wollner sits down with Dr. Mariah Prince-Allen, board-certified nurse practitioner, TEDx speaker, and founder of Telehealth for Her. Dr. Mariah shares her mission to help high-achieving women balance hormones, heal their gut, achieve sustainable weight loss—and feel like themselves again. Together, they unpack the history of women’s health research, the economic cost of ignoring menopause, and practical steps leaders can take to create hormone-intelligent workplaces.What You’ll Learn* Why women’s health is still in its infancy—and how that impacts workplace equity* The shocking cost of menopause-related productivity loss in the U.S.* How corporate leaders can support women and boost retention with simple policy changes* The truth about hormone replacement therapy vs. daily alcohol consumption* Why “slow mornings” can protect hormonal health and prevent burnout* How to fiercely advocate for yourself in a medical system that often dismisses women’s concernsEpisode Highlights00:00 – Meet Dr. Mariah Prince-Allen & her mission01:15 – Wendy’s personal women’s health journey03:21 – How a single study changed hormone therapy for decades04:43 – Why women’s health research lags behind men’s06:34 – Menopause as a leadership and public health issue07:16 – The importance of asking questions about your own care08:08 – Why even OBGYNs may lack menopause training09:11 – Morning routines that protect hormone health11:06 – The surprising truth about alcohol and breast cancer risk12:43 – The $1.8B cost of menopause-related productivity loss14:26 – Empathy in action: supporting employees through symptoms15:21 – Dr. Mariah’s wish for women and leadersMeet the GuestDr. Mariah Prince-Allen is a board-certified nurse practitioner, TEDx speaker, and founder of Telehealth for Her, a virtual women’s wellness practice serving executives and entrepreneurs. She helps women balance hormones, heal their gut, and achieve sustainable weight loss while empowering leaders to build hormone-intelligent workplaces.Tools, Frameworks, or Strategies Mentioned* Hormone-Intelligent Workplace concept* HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) myths and realities* Stress-reduction routines for hormonal balance* Leadership empathy strategies for retention and productivityClosing Insight & CTA“Women’s health is not a women’s issue—it’s a leadership issue, a public health issue, and a business performance issue.”Learn how to advocate for yourself, support the women you work with, and build a workplace where everyone thrives.Resource Links:Business website: www.telehealthforher.com (http://www.telehealthforher.com/) Personal website: www.mariahprinceallen.com (http://www.mariahprinceallen.com/) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahprinceallenspeaker/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahprinceallenspeaker/)My calendar: https://www.mariahprinceallen.com/work-with-me (https://www.mariahprinceallen.com/work-with-me)Peri Code Assessment: This was built with my medical expertise to help women understand their symptoms based on my 5-pillar framework. https://telehealthforher.