Menopause, Hormones, & Feeling Like Yourself Again with Joanna Strober of Midi Health

If you’re navigating perimenopause or menopause and feeling overwhelmed, confused, or just not like yourself, this episode is for you. I sat down with Joanna Strober, co-founder of Midi Health, to talk about how midlife women can get the menopause treatment they need in a simple, accessible way—and start finding real relief from their menopause symptoms.

We cover everything from hormone therapy to weight loss medications, peptides, and the real, tangible solutions available to help midlife women feel their best again. If you’ve ever felt dismissed, unsure where to turn, or hesitant about menopause treatment options, this episode will leave you informed, empowered, and hopeful, because the truth is, there are accessible solutions!

Headshot of Joanna Strober, co-founder of Midi Health--a virtual care clinic providing menopause treatment

Who Is Joanna Strober?

Joanna Strober is the CEO and Co-founder of Midi Health, a virtual healthcare platform for women with a focus on perimenopause and menopause. Midi brings expert care, covered by insurance, to women nationwide. Before Midi, Joanna founded Kurbo, the first digital therapeutic for childhood obesity, which was scaled to help tens of thousands of children worldwide and was successfully sold to Weight Watchers. Joanna also spent more than 20 years in private equity and venture capital investing in health and consumer companies. She is also the author of the book Getting to 50/50, a primer on how women can succeed and thrive at work and home. Joanna was named to Forbes’ 50 Over 50 list of top innovators, CNBC Changemaker 2025, and Time 100 Healthcare Leaders.

Questions Answered in This Episode

What is Midi Health, and how does it serve women ages 35–65?
What is an SSRI, and how is it used for midlife women?
What inspired Joanna Strober to start Midi Health?
What are the most common struggles women face during perimenopause and menopause?
How are patients matched with a nurse practitioner through Midi Health?
Can Midi Health be used as a primary care provider?
When are you actually “done” with menopause?
Is hormone therapy safe?
What are the benefits of estrogen for midlife women?
Does Midi Health help with weight loss medications and peptides?
Are drinkable peptides effective?
How can women safely and legally source peptides?
What is retatrutide, and what should women know about it?
What options are available for women who want to feel better but don’t know where to start?

Links & Resources Mentioned:

Midi Health
Getting to 50/50: How Working Parents Can Have It All by Joanna Strober

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