What Matters with Liz

Licensed therapist, relationship expert, and New York Times bestselling author Nedra Glover Tawwab joins host Liz Vaccariello to share practical tools for building deeper connections and healthier relationships. Drawing on more than 15 years of clinical experience and insight from her new book, The Balancing Act, Nedra explains how to move from co-dependency or hyper-independence to healthy dependency, why so many of us struggle to ask for help, and the common mistakes people make when setting boundaries. “Depedency is not a bad word,” says Nedra. “We need other people. We need to figure out how to rely on them in a healthy way. We need deep connection.”If you feel lonely, burned out, disconnected, or like you’ve lost yourself in relationships, this conversation will show you how to create healthier relationships without sacrificing who you are. Because every relationship is a balancing act.In this episode you’ll learn:Why our society may be experiencing “a dependency crisis”The pillars of a healthy connection The difference between co-dependency, hyper-independence and healthy dependencyHow childhood attachments shape adult relationshipsWhy attachment styles are not permanent - and how you can change yoursWhy you should never push through trauma and what to do insteadThe two steps to ask for help and get what you needHow to build stronger community and support systemsHow to spot patterns that keep you stuck in unhealthy relationshipsWhat boundaries are - and what they’re notThe common mistakes people make when setting boundariesWhy boundaries matter more in midlifeHow to rediscover yourself in midlifeWhy kindness and character matterHow to maximize your joyNedra reminds us, “We have the ability to change. We have that ability to grow. And we have to really not allow our discomfort to shut down our progress of growth.” Your growth starts today!For more resources visit:https://www.womansworld.com/https://www.nedratawwab.com/Order a copy of The Balancing Act: Creating Healthy Dependency and Connections without Losing Yourself at:https://www.nedratawwab.com/books/the-balancing-act#orderSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Anxiety. Belly Fat. Itchy Ears. Sex Drive. Nothing is off limits as Dr. Mary Claire Haver, board-certified OB/GYN, Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, and New York Times bestselling author answers your most pressing questions on this episode of What Matters with Liz!You’ll get science-backed insight and surprising, simple tips to calm the chaos of perimenopause and menopause!“This is going to help with so much of the blindsiding that’s going on for women and their health and give them a place to start and understand and tools that they can use to navigate this transition and come out bursting on the other side!” says Dr. Haver.In this episode, you’ll learn:What’s happening in your body during perimenopauseWhy brain fog is one of the most common perimenopause symptomsWhy your ears are itching and how to make them stop!Why belly fat accumulates in perimenopauseThe must-have nutrients to reverse weight gain in perimenopause and menopauseHow perimenopause can trigger anxietyWhy HRT may be more effective than anti-depressants and anti-anxiety prescriptions for women in midlifeWhy your libido’s crashing and how to get your sex drive backThe prescriptions you need to reclaim intimacyThe ideal time to start HRTHow long you should take HRTHow to differentiate between perimenopause and other medical conditions.How to ask for the treatment and care you deserve“Menopause is inevitable, suffering is not!” declares Dr. Haver. “Don’t grin and bear it!”No more silence. No more suffering. This is the conversation you’ve been waiting for! For more resources visit:womansworld.comthepauselife.comPre-Order The New Perimenopause and get an invitation to a Live Virtual Q&A with Dr. Haver on March 31st! https://thepauselife.com/pages/the-new-perimenopause-bookTo purchase The New Menopause, visit: https://thepauselife.com/pages/the-new-menopause-book#perimenopause #menopause #womenshealth #sexualhealth #mentalhealth #HRT #womenover40 #healthyaging #whatmatterswithlizSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hot flashes, brain fog, mood swings, and decreased sex drive are only a few of the disruptive symptoms women experience in perimenopause. Board-certified OB/GYN, Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, and New York Times bestselling author, Dr. Mary Claire Haver joins host Liz Vaccariello to reveal the perimenopause signs we often miss, why they matter, and how to reclaim your health.In this episode of What Matters with Liz, the world’s leading experts on menopause draws on her research and clinical experience to help women stop barely surviving and start thriving through perimenopause and menopause. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of your body and how to advocate for the healthcare you need.“Women can approach this transition, go through this transition, and live the next 30 years of her life with agency, education and options,” says Dr. Haver. “I don’t want them to be scared of it.”In this episode, you’ll learn:The truth about hormone replacement therapy (HRT)The most commonly missed menopause signs and symptoms How hormonal imbalances can trigger mood swings and irritabilityHow to combat brain fogWhy joint pain and frozen shoulder arise - and how to treat themWhy bone loss starts earlier than you’d think (in your 30s) and how to protect your bones at any ageHow hormones trigger headaches and migraines  - and what helpsThe surprising hormonal link to high cholesterol and ways to lower itWhy your ringing in your ears could be hormone-relatedWhy many doctors miss menopause symptomsWhy women are often prescribed anti-depressants instead of HRT How women can advocate for the treatment and care they deserveThe risks and benefits of hormone replacement therapyHow men and women are treated differently by the health care systemHow Dr. Mary Claire Haver and her “meno-posse” are pushing for research funding and systemic change“What every woman deserves is an educated conversation and let her make her own decisions for her own health and that’s not happening!” says Dr. Haver. But it’s happening now on What Matters with Liz!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Olympic Champion Allyson Felix is the most decorated track-and-field athlete in history, with twenty World Championship medals and eleven Olympic medals. Yet she says failure and fear have shaped her more than victory. Her story is one of resilience, perseverance, and courage on and off the track.In this episode of What Matters with Liz, Allyson shares her journey from Olympic Sprinter to mother to maternal health advocate, why her greatest goal hasn’t been accomplished yet, and how you can use your voice, even if it shakes.“On the other side of fear, there’s freedom,” says Allyson.Allyson opens up about:How to find your voice and use it with confidenceThe importance of embracing adversity and failure to unlock growthHow to quiet your inner criticFinding courage in confrontationHer life-threatening childbirth experienceWhy she publicly challenged her sponsor, Nike What urgently needs to change in maternal healthThe death of her teammate Olympic Sprinter Torie Bowie from childbirth complicationsHer remarkable comeback to elite competition and breaking Usain Bolt’s World Championship medal recordThe daily practices that bring her peace The joy and challenges of motherhoodThe affirmations she shares with her daughterHer new documentary film She Runs The WorldHow she’s mentoring and managing the next generation of athletesWhy women need to lift up other womenHow the people you surround yourself with can change your lifeRaw, inspiring, and deeply human, this conversation reveals what true strength is and why Allyson Felix believes the most important victories have nothing to do with crossing the finish line first. Her story will leave you feeling bolder, braver, and ready to use your voice.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“I believe pivoting is one of the keys to living.” — Henry WinklerBeloved Emmy Award–winning actor, director, producer, and bestselling author Henry Winkler became a cultural icon as The Fonz on Happy Days and captivated a new generation with his Emmy-winning role as Gene Cousineau on Barry. But behind the fame is a deeply thoughtful man whose life has been defined by resilience, reinvention, and gratitude.In this powerful premiere episode of What Matters with Liz — a podcast exploring what truly matters in the hearts, happiness, and health of women over 40 — Henry shares the lessons he’s learned from more than five decades in Hollywood, navigating setbacks, healing old wounds, and continually reinventing himself.Henry opens up about:How he has stayed grounded and grateful through 50+ years in the spotlightWhy he believes being present is one of life’s greatest skillsRecognizing when it’s time to pivot — and how reinvention keeps you aliveHow dyslexia shaped his confidence, compassion, and purposeThe inspiration behind writing more than 40 children’s books, including the bestselling Hank Zipzer seriesThe emotional wounds he’s still working to healWhy admitting when you’re wrong strengthens relationshipsWhy the opinions of Ron Howard, Adam Sandler, and Jimmy Kimmel carry weight in his lifeWhat makes his happiest daysThis is a conversation filled with warmth, humor and profound wisdom for anyone parenting a child with dyslexia, navigating change, or rediscovering purpose.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What Matters with Liz is an empowering series focused on the health, happiness, and hearts of women. Hosted by Woman's World Editor-in-Chief, bestselling author, and TV personality Liz Vaccariello, each episode explores a unique theme delivering compelling conversations, memorable moments, and transformative takeaways. In a world filled with noise and negativity, this is your place for connection, gratitude, authenticity, and joy. What Matters with Liz premieres February 18, 2026 - like and subscribe today! Follow @womansworldmag for more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.