Halle Berry: Why Women Are Being Failed at Menopause

Mark Hyman

Mar 4, 2026

Episode description

For decades, midlife has been framed as a time of decline for women — medically, culturally, and personally. Halle Berry is on a mission to change that. On this episode of The Dr. Hyman Show, she shares how her own menopause journey exposed how little real support exists for the 60 million women navigating this transition. That experience ultimately led her to create ReSpin, the community she couldn’t find when she needed it.

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We discuss:

• Why menopause is often missed — and how to take back control of your energy, mood, and metabolism

• What changes in your brain, bones, and muscle and how to protect them in midlife

• How comprehensive testing gives you a personalized roadmap for this phase of life

• Why fatigue, low libido, and brain fog aren’t “just aging” — and what improves when you address the root cause

Your second act can be your strongest. It’s a chance to reclaim your strength, your energy, and your future on your own terms.

This conversation was recorded live at the Eudēmonia Summit. View Show Notes From This Episode

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Mindsip insights from this episode:

Adjust keto diet with carbs and fiber during menopause

The ketogenic diet, which previously worked well for Halle Berry, was no longer effective during menopause, requiring her to add more carbs and fiber.

#keto

#menopause

Minimize hot flashes to protect brain health

Every time you have a hot flash, even ones you don't feel, there are adverse effects and ramifications for your brain.

#brain

#menopause

Adopt Japanese diet to prevent hot flashes

In Japan, there is no word for 'hot flashes,' likely because their diet is full of soy and fermented foods that help regulate hormones.

#menopause

#nutrition

Restore female drive with testosterone therapy

Taking a small amount of testosterone helped Halle Berry regain not only her libido but also her mental drive and motivation.

#motivation

#testosterone

Transition to heavy weights for menopause fitness

During menopause, Halle Berry found she needed to reduce cardio and start lifting heavy weights, a significant change to her lifelong fitness routine.

#menopause

#strength

Utilize vaginal red light therapy for collagen and moisture enhancement

Halle Berry found relief using a red light therapy device from the company Joy Lux, which is inserted vaginally to help build collagen and moisture.

#device

#red-light

Utilize localized testosterone drops for women's health

Dr. Hyman recommends clitoral testosterone drops as a personalized, low-dose way for women to get the benefits of testosterone without full systemic effects.

#testosterone

#women

Honor menopause with a cultural 'shiesta' celebration

Halle Berry proposes creating a new cultural celebration called a 'shiesta' to honor women entering menopause, similar to a bat mitzvah or baby shower.