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The Second Opinion with Dr. Sharon

The Second Opinion with Dr. Sharon

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Menopause isn’t a moment, it’s the rest of your life. Hosted by leading OBGYN Dr. Sharon Malone, a perimenopause and menopause expert with over 30 years of experience, The Second Opinion with Dr. Sharon is where women take back the conversation on hormones and aging.

Each week, Dr. Sharon will be joined by well known guests, board-certified experts, and women just like you, to tackle all things menopause– from joint ache, muscle pains, and heart health to brain fog, fertility, weight gain and more.

Hormone changes touch almost every aspect of women’s health, and Dr. Sharon is here to give you the right tools to reclaim the rest of your life. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Have health questions? Submit them here.



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Episodes
  • Hot on Air with CNN’s Laura Coates (Rerun)
    Mar 30 2026

    Did you know there are over 30 symptoms attributed to menopause? CNN anchor and analyst Laura Coates shares personal experiences: almost dying giving birth, her early menopause, and how she handled hot flashes on air. Dr. Sharon shares symptoms, warning signs and recommendations on how to get help. Plus the two discuss Laura’s health improvements due to HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy).


    The Second Opinion with Dr. Sharon is a production of Higher Ground.

    Hosted by Dr. Sharon Malone

    Produced by Stella Hartmann

    Production Assistance by Franchesca Diaz and CJ Archerd

    Sound Design and Engineering by Ryan Kozlowski and Andrew Eapen



    Head over to Alloy Health, where Dr. Sharon Malone serves as Chief Medical Advisor, and discover why 95% of women who tried Alloy experienced menopause relief within just two weeks. Plus, as a special offer, use code TSO25 at checkout to receive $25 off your first order today.

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    38 mins
  • Hormones Changes In Your Thirties? Definitely Says Hannah Bronfman
    Mar 23 2026

    Entrepreneur Hannah Bronfman joins Dr. Sharon to talk about her experience navigating fertility and perimenopause all in her 30s. She gives an inside look on her journey through infertility and the tough emotions that came with it. Hannah also shares the signs that tipped her off that she was entering perimenopause despite not expecting it to happen so soon. Plus, Dr. Sharon explains how perimenopause differs from menopause.


    The Second Opinion with Dr. Sharon is a production of Higher Ground.


    Hosted by Dr. Sharon Malone.


    Produced by Stella Hartmann.


    Production Assistance by Franchesca Diaz.


    Sound Design and Engineering by Ryan Kozlowski and Andrew Eapen.



    Head over to Alloy Health, where Dr. Sharon Malone serves as Chief Medical Advisor, and discover why 95% of women who tried Alloy experienced menopause relief within just two weeks. Plus, as a special offer, use code TSO25 at checkout to receive $25 off your first order today.

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    33 mins
  • The "Pause" Life with Mary Claire Haver
    Mar 16 2026

    Today on the show Dr. Mary Claire Haver and Dr. Sharon dish on all the things they want us to know about menopause. The two colleagues share their unique perspectives on how they menopause and perimenopause. The two share important information on HRT, like did you know know that your brain (not your ovaries) is responsible for ovulation? Plus, learn how to avoid falling into the online trap of supplements, and what you should really be looking for in terms of their quality.


    Dr. Mary Claire Haver, MD, FACOG, MSCP, is a board-certified OB-GYN and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner. She is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The New Menopause, a book written to empower women with evidence-based menopause care. She earned her medical degree from Louisiana State University Medical Center and completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), where she is now an Adjunct Associate Professor. In 2021, she founded Mary Claire Wellness, a clinic committed to providing comprehensive menopause care. In 2023, she launched ThePauseLife.com, a trusted resource for women navigating menopause. She is also the host of the podcast unPAUSED with Dr. Mary Claire Haver, where she continues the conversation on women’s health, empowerment, and evidence-based care.

    Her new book, The New Perimenopause, is currently available for pre-order and will be released on April 7, 2026. Through her writing, clinical practice, podcast, and digital presence, Dr. Mary Claire Haver has become the trusted voice in menopause care, empowering women worldwide to embrace this life stage with confidence and vitality.


    Resources:

    https://thepausewellness.com/

    https://www.instagram.com/drmaryclaire/

    https://thepauselife.com/


    The Second Opinion with Dr. Sharon is a production of Higher Ground.


    Hosted by Dr. Sharon Malone.


    Produced by Stella Hartmann.


    Production Assistance by Franchesca Diaz and CJ Archerd.


    Sound Design and Engineering by Ryan Kozlowski and Andrew Eapen.


    Head over to Alloy Health, where Dr. Sharon Malone serves as Chief Medical Advisor, and discover why 95% of women who tried Alloy experienced menopause relief within just two weeks. Plus, as a special offer, use code TSO25 at checkout to receive $25 off your first order today.

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    50 mins
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