I loved this conversation with Béatrice Séguin who has dedicated her career to advancing women’s health and equity in beauty and wellness. Her research has been published in Nature and Science, and her work has taken her across the globe.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Early signs and symptoms of perimenopause that often go unnoticed.

• How hormonal changes affect skin barrier function, hydration, and elasticity.

• Skincare ingredients that best support women through hormonal transitions.

• The lab tests every woman should know about:

  • Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] — a one-time test that measures inherited cardiovascular risk
    (credit to Dr. Sheila Wijayasignhe for raising awareness of this important marker)

  • Hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C) — measures average blood sugar over 2–3 months and helps assess long-term metabolic health

• How to separate menopause myths from evidence-based truths

• Lifestyle habits that truly move the needle for women 40+

“We need to rewrite the narrative of midlife — it’s not an ending, it’s an evolution.” — Béatrice Séguin

Follow Béatrice on Instagram: @ttomcommunity and here on YouTube