About this episode
In this insightful episode of The Forties Formula podcast, hosts Jasmin Dhillon and Amanda Lim sit down with DR. SUNDUS HUSSAIN MORGAN @lifestyledocsingapore, a UK-trained GP with specialist interest in lifestyle medicine and women's health. With years of clinical experience and a passion for helping women thrive through midlife, Dr. Sundus brings a refreshing, science-based approach to women’s health.Together, they unpack the truth about perimenopause, the wellness myths women often fall for, and the simple, powerful habits that truly support hormonal health. From stress and sleep to supplements and strength training, Dr. Sundus offers practical insights every woman in her 40s needs to hear.In this episode, they explore:• When to swap high-intensity workouts for rest and gentler movement• Why strength training and quality sleep are the foundation of midlife healthThe path to thriving in your 40s isn’t found in quick fixes or miracle powders, it’s built through awareness, strength, and rest. When women start listening to their bodies instead of fighting them, health becomes less about restriction and more about rhythm.---------CHAPTERS00:00 – Episode Snippets03:00 – Health risks awareness05:18 – The six pillars of lifestyle medicine09:00 – Clarifying the phytoestrogen debate11:40 – Fuel Your Forties 13:15 – Strength training17:40 – Why should I care for my bone health?19:50 – Advertisement: Guzman Y Gomez23:00 – Muscle as medicine for the brain26:33 – Stress management matters32:03 – How alcohol worsens perimenopausal symptoms37:35 – Hot or Hype: Perimenopause supplements, red wine, and BMI40:13 – Advertisement: Cozy Earth41:06 – Why red wine isn’t the secret to heart wellness44:00 – The problem with BMI and why body composition matters45:28 – Smartwatch recovery and stress scores47:47 – Movement or sleep? 49:40 – Iron infusions and low ferritin53:21 – The Forties Formula: Seeing perimenopause as a new beginningSpecial Thanks to Our Sponsors:?
