The Tamsen Show

In this deeply personal solo episode, Tamsen Fadal opens up about a question many women still struggle to answer out loud: Do you want children?

For much of her life, that question carried a weight she rarely talked about publicly. In this conversation, Tamsen shares the story of how she came to understand that motherhood wasn’t the path she wanted and why it took years to feel comfortable saying that clearly.

She reflects on the expectations many women grow up with and the pressure that can come when your life doesn’t follow that timeline. The episode explores the quiet moments of doubt, the comments people make without realizing their impact, and the internal work required to trust your own decisions.

Tamsen also shares 5 tools that help her navigate those conversations and stay grounded in her choice. These are the practical ways she learned to respond when people questioned her decision, projected their fears, or assumed she would eventually change her mind.

You’ll learn how to:

- Stop feeling responsible for explaining your personal decisions

- Recognize when someone else’s fears are being placed onto your life

- Speak about your choices with clarity and confidence

- Build relationships with people who respect your path

- Accept that some people may never fully understand your decision

Tamsen also speaks directly to women who may still be figuring it out. The space between certainty and uncertainty can feel isolating, especially when everyone around you seems to have strong opinions about what your life should look like.

This episode offers a different perspective. Your life does not have to follow a predetermined script. A meaningful, full life can take many forms, and the most important decisions about your future belong to you.

If this conversation resonates with you, consider sharing it with someone who may need to hear it as well.

If you liked this conversation, check this out: The 4 Shifts You Need to Start Your Next Chapter

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Molly Sims is a supermodel, actress, author, entrepreneur, and podcast host. In today’s episode of The Tamsen Show, Molly Sims sits down with Tamsen Fadal to reveal why midlife can be your most powerful chapter yet.

From modeling for iconic fashion brands (Chanel, Jimmy Choo, Victoria’s Secret) and working alongside Hollywood’s biggest stars to raising $15 million for her skincare brand, YSE Beauty, Molly shares how she transformed rejection into resilience and built her career at every stage of life.

In this episode, Molly Sims and Tamsen Fadal discuss:

- The mindset behind successful career pivots

- What it takes to be an “it girl”

- Overcoming rejection and imposter syndrome

- Heartbreak in your 30s and dating after 35

- Hormonal acne, melasma, and skincare for women over 40

- Perimenopause skin changes and confidence

- Starting and scaling a business in midlife

- Trusting your gut in business and leadership

If you’re wondering what your next chapter looks like, this conversation is for you.

Did you like this episode? Check out this one next: Stacy London: Reinvent Yourself (and Your Style) in Midlife

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In this deeply personal solo episode, Tamsen Fadal opens up about what reinvention actually looks like and how to rewrite your next chapter with intention.

After walking away from a 30-year career and stepping into an entirely new season of life, she found herself facing a question so many women quietly ask: If I’m not who I used to be… who am I now?

This episode is about the space between who you were and who you’re becoming. It’s about the old identities we cling to, the labels that once felt safe, and the fear that shows up when you begin starting over (even when you know it’s time.)

Reinvention isn’t about erasing your past. It’s about deciding which parts of your story still belong in your next chapter.

You’ll learn how to:

- Identify and release the outdated labels that are quietly shaping your decisions

- Use the “I’m having the thought that…” technique to create distance from self-doubt

- Write a realistic “week in the life” of your next chapter to clarify who you’re becoming

- Practice your new identity through small, daily actions that build momentum

- Handle resistance from others without explaining or defending yourself

- Stay anchored to your “why” when fear or second-guessing creeps in

By the end of this episode, you’ll see starting over differently. You’ll understand that you’re not too old, it’s not too late, and you’re not done… you’re still becoming.

And you’ll walk away with a clear, grounded way to step into your next chapter without losing yourself in the process.

If you like this episode, then you will love: The 4 Tools That Rebuild Your Confidence Fast

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In this deeply personal solo episode, Tamsen Fadal opens up about what reinvention actually looks like and how to rewrite your next chapter with intention.

After walking away from a 30-year career and stepping into an entirely new season of life, she found herself facing a question so many women quietly ask: If I’m not who I used to be… who am I now?

This episode is about the space between who you were and who you’re becoming. It’s about the old identities we cling to, the labels that once felt safe, and the fear that shows up when you begin starting over (even when you know it’s time.)

Reinvention isn’t about erasing your past. It’s about deciding which parts of your story still belong in your next chapter.

You’ll learn how to:

- Identify and release the outdated labels that are quietly shaping your decisions

- Use the “I’m having the thought that…” technique to create distance from self-doubt

- Write a realistic “week in the life” of your next chapter to clarify who you’re becoming

- Practice your new identity through small, daily actions that build momentum

- Handle resistance from others without explaining or defending yourself

- Stay anchored to your “why” when fear or second-guessing creeps in

By the end of this episode, you’ll see starting over differently. You’ll understand that you’re not too old, it’s not too late, and you’re not done… you’re still becoming.

And you’ll walk away with a clear, grounded way to step into your next chapter without losing yourself in the process.

If you like this episode, then you will love: The 4 Tools That Rebuild Your Confidence Fast

Stay connected with Tamsen:

⁠Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter⁠ filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone

Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, ⁠How To Menopause⁠

⁠Free Resources⁠ from Tamsen 

Watch all the episodes on ⁠YouTube⁠

Follow Tamsen on ⁠Instagram⁠ 

The Tamsen Show on ⁠Instagram⁠

Follow Tamsen on ⁠TikTok⁠ 

Sponsored by Audible.com: ⁠https://www.audible.com/ep/well-being?srsltid=AfmBOoqJzGW89LNWPV2jE_57v2hv30R6t-I9wDm_9awhk8jtvwbW2o6t ⁠

Explore Audible’s well-being collection.  Take care of your mind and body with the help of the top voices in well-being on Audible.

Fitness, finance, sleep, career – take care of it all with guidance from the top voices in well-being on Audible. 

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The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show.
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Dr. Michelle Henry is a board certified dermatologist and expert on the science of hair loss. In today’s episode of The Tamsen Show, she sits down with Tamsen Fadal to break down everything women need to know about female hair loss. 

Hair loss affects over 40% of women, especially during (peri)menopause and postpartum. And yet, most women have no idea where to start. In this episode, Dr. Michelle Henry explains the science behind what’s causing your hair loss and provides evidence-based protocols to reverse hair thinning and improve scalp health.

In this episode she reveals:

- What treatments actually work (minoxidil, PRP, microneedling, and red light therapy) and which are only fads (biotin, rosemary oil, scalp exfoliation)

- The impact GLP-1 medications have on hair health

- The supplements Dr. Michelle Henry recommends to patients in her office

- How hormones, stress, nutrition, and illness directly impact your hair health

- The role Hormone Replacement Therapy plays in protecting and restoring hair health

- When to consider a hair transplant

Plus, Tamsen opens up about losing her hair during perimenopause and divorce and how it impacted her confidence and identity.

If you like this episode, then you will love: Hair Loss, Dry Skin, and Hormonal Shifts: The #1 Dermatologist Explains 

Stay connected with Tamsen:

Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone

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Free Resources from Tamsen 

Watch all the episodes on YouTube

Follow Tamsen on Instagram 

The Tamsen Show on Instagram

Follow Tamsen on TikTok 

This show is sponsored by Midi Health. Visit www.joinmidi.com/tamsen today to book your personalized, insurance-covered virtual visit. Midi. The Care Women Deserve.

Medical Disclaimer:

The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show.

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