In this conversation, Amy Alkon, an award-winning author and applied behavioral science expert, discusses her journey into medical science and the importance of understanding menopause and perimenopause. She emphasizes the need for women to be informed about their health, particularly regarding hormone levels and the impact of diet and exercise. Alkon also addresses common myths in medical care, particularly those affecting women's health, and provides key takeaways for both women and doctors to improve health outcomes.Amy Alkon is an independent investigative science writer specializing in “applied science”—using scientific evidence to solve real-world problems.

Alkon critically evaluates and synthesizes research across disciplines and then translates it into everyday language, empowering regular people to make scientifically informed decisions for the best of their health and well-being.For 25 years, Alkon wrote an award-winning, science-based nationally syndicated advice column, distributed by Creators. With GOING MENOPOSTAL, Alkon has authored five books—most recently, her “science-help” book Unfuckology: How to Live with Guts and Confidence (St. Martin’s Press, 2018).Alkon is the past President of the Applied Evolutionary Psychology Society, which brings evolutionary science to public policy, education, and medicine.Alkon has given invited talks to academics on applied science at scientific conferences and to large groups at universities, as well as to general audiences. She has given two TED talks, and the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office hires Alkon, a State of California-certified mediator, to do behavioral science-based dispute resolution talks and training videos.Alkon has been profiled in The New York Times, TIME, The Washington Post, The Independent/UK, and Macleans. Alkon has appeared on numerous national TV and radio shows, including Good Morning America, Today, NPR, CNN, Nightline, Anderson Cooper, Coast to Coast, and Canada’s The Agenda with Steve Paikin, along with podcasts by Adam Carolla, Joe Rogan, Michael Shermer, Robert Wright, and Scott Barry Kaufman.

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