Grown Up Girl Talk
Grown Up Girl Talk is a bold, honest, and unfiltered podcast for women who are done playing small. Hosted by Dr. Leigha Saunders—a naturopathic doctor, women's health advocate, and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner—this show dives deep into the conversations midlife women need to be having.
Whether you’re navigating burnout, hormones, motherhood, career pivots, or just ready to stop settling, this is your space. Each episode blends raw truth-telling, expert insights, and empowering stories from women who dared to choose themselves.
This isn’t just health talk. It’s everything that matters to how you live, lead, and rise—from mindset and identity to boundaries, bravery, and bold decisions. Because you deserve to feel good in your body, confident in your choices, and powerful in your life.
These are conversations of truth for women who dare.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 41 minutes
- Episodes
- 60
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Treat Your Body Like a Business, And You’re the Boss.
As I wrap up Season One of Grown Up Girl Talk, I’m pulling back the curtain on what actually went down behind the mic—and why this podcast (and let’s be honest, life) isn’t as “together” as it might …
From Burnout to Breakthrough with Ann Marie McQueen of HotFlash Inc
In this raw and illuminating episode, I sit down with Ann Marie McQueen (and her cat - you may hear some meows!)—investigative journalist and founder of HotFlash Inc.—for a no-holds-barred conversati…
Hormone Therapy Demystified - The Conversation about Menopause Medicine with Dr. Vikram Talaulikar OB/GYNE
This conversation lit me up in the best way.
I sat down with Dr. Vikram Talaulikar—reproductive endocrinologist, menopause specialist, researcher and co-founder of The Menopause Clinic London (UK), a…
Rewrite the Rules: How to Ask Advocate, Ask Better Questions & Flip the Script on Midlife Health with Shirley Weir of Menopause Chicks
👉 Shirley’s joining us live at WOMAN UP this October! Add your name to the waitlist and be the first to get your ticket: http://www.womanupuxbridge.com
This episode is one I could not wait to share w…
Welcome to Grown Up Girl Talk | Conversations of truth for women who dare.
Hey there, beautiful friend – I’m back behind the mic, and I am SO excited to have you here for a conversation that’s been living in my heart for a while.
In this solo episode, I’m sharing why Grown …
The Final Word on Sleep — And the start of something new…
Hey, I'm so excited to be here.
It has been almost two years since I recorded a podcast episode, and we’re calling this one “The Final Word on the Sleep” — because it's wrapping up a chapter and step…
A Prescription for My Own Medicine
A little update on life
Wondering where I’ve been over the past 6 weeks?
In this short episode, I share a little life update (it’s actually a big one), the 3 things I’ve learned and encourage you to take away as well.
Are…
Replay - Listening To Your Inner Voice & Speaking Your Truth To Get Back To Sleep with Dr. Sarah Vadeboncoeur, ND
Do you find it difficult to quiet your mind at night, or turn off your busy brain? Maybe you have restless, ruminating thoughts that repeat over and over when your head hits the pillow or when you wa…
Replay - From Busy Brain to Tranquil Mind: Addressing Anxiety to Get Better Sleep with Dr. Katie Thomson Aitken
If you are someone who struggles with anxiety - or the “busy brain” - or what I like to call “Monkey Mind” at night, this episode is for you.
I’m joined by my friend and colleague, Dr. Katie Thomson …
Replay - Why you really wake up in the night and are only getting limited success in your health - with Adele Tevlin
Say whaaaaat?!
My guest on this episode is Adele Tevlin, my very own mindset coach, and biz mentor.
Adele is known for her ability to…
Replay - Menopause & Sleep - What’s really happening and what to do about it with Dr. Kara Dionisio, ND.
If you are a woman or a person with ovaries, this episode is a must-listen.
Peri-menopause and menopause often leave women feeling that they’re in unchartered territory. But my guest today, Dr. Kara …
Replay - Is cortisol the cause of your insomnia?
Stress is likely not a stranger to you; it can have a HUGE impact on your sleep and for many people is the cause of their insomnia.
You’re stressed and you can’t sleep.
You can’t sleep and you get st…
Replay - Burning it at both ends: How prioritizing your sleep can help you recover from burnout with Dr. Michelle Peris, ND
Isn’t it ironic that we can work ourselves into exhaustion that causes us to struggle to sleep? But that’s exactly what can happen in burnout - and something we need to talk more about!
In this episo…
Does thinking about work keep you up at night? With Dr. Emily Bennett, ND
Why perfectionism is ruining your sleep, sex and sanity with Dr. Ellen Wong, ND
Maybe you haven’t thought about it that way… but if you are someone who is:
- A people pleaser
- A yes person
- A perfectionist
- Go-g…
Digestion & Deep Sleep - with Dr. Vanessa Rugeles, ND
They might seem totally unrelated, but your digestion and ability to get deep sleep are connected!
In this episode, I’m joined by my colleague, Dr. Vanessa, who focuses on digestive health. We also…
Tired of Feeling Tired? Here are my top 5 tests for fatigue
Are you tired of feeling tired? The obvious might be that you’re not sleeping enough… but what if there’s something else going on?
Something that’s preventing you from having optimal energy, no m…
Is it really adrenal fatigue? The other (often) hidden cause of your nighttime sleeplessness and daytime fatigue I want you to know about.
The obvious question - are you stressed?
Have you ever been told you have “adrenal fatigue”?
Or, are you a practitioner who diagnoses your patients with adrenal fatigue?
In this solo episode, I’m …
Cracking Open The Menopause Conversation with Shirley Weir from Menopause Chicks
Get ready to crack open the conversation with Shirley Weir, Women’s Health & Menopause Advocate and Creator and Founder of Menopause Chicks, an online community that connects and empowers women on th…