NAVIGATING LOW TESTOSTERONE AND FINIDNG MIDLIFE HOBBIES

Show Notes

Hey peeps, it’s me, Dr. Sarah Milken, The Flexible Neurotic. You know I’m all about the hard and good of midlife— the hormones, the identity shifts, the marriage stuff, and the WTF moments that come with it.

In this episode, I sit down with the hilarious and insightful Tara Ellison, writer for The Cut, The New York Times, Harper’s Bazaar, and The Washington Post, to talk about her midlife reboot… and yes, her unexpected love affair with sea lions. We dig into everything from testosterone creams and pellet disasters to the real truth about marriage, menopause, and midlife loneliness.

We also talk about how Tara went from a hormone rollercoaster and open-heart surgery to rediscovering herself through writing, volunteering, and community. It’s raw, it’s funny, it’s relatable, and it’s one of those episodes that reminds you: midlife reinvention doesn’t happen overnight… it happens one sweaty, hilarious, soul-searching day at a time.

What We Talk About

  • The hormone circus: testosterone, patches, pellets, and patience

  • Marriage, libido, and staying connected when midlife hits hard

  • How health scares can wake us up to what really matters

  • Finding yourself again through creativity and service

  • The loneliness of midlife (even in a marriage)

  • The beauty of doing something totally new — like sea lion rescue

WATCH THE EPISODE HERE: https://youtu.be/BJ6tB30SJDc 

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This podcast, along with associated websites and social media materials, are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The views expressed are that of Dr. Sarah Milken, and that of her guests, respectively. It is for informational purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any further medical questions.



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