Luminescence, Women's Health

Luminescence, Women's Health ⟢ Illuminating women’s health.
⟢ Science-based. Culturally curious.
⟢ Hosted by Schuyler Grant.
⟢ Join the community at www.luminescence.health.

08/08/2026

There's a difference between being informed and being consumed.

A lot of us know exactly what that feels like.

You check the news to stay informed. Thirty minutes later you're anxious, angry, overwhelmed, and somehow still scrolling.

This conversation explores why that happens, why our brains get hooked on that cycle, and why it can feel even more intense during menopause.

𖤓 Click commune.to/lum-pod to hear the full conversation on the nervous system, news consumption, and protecting your mental well-being in midlife.

Our Panel:
⟢ Schuyler Grant — Podcast Host + Wellness Leader
⟢ Elena Brower — Bestselling Author, Artist, Mother
⟢ Dr. Sarah de la Torre — Double Boarded Women’s Health & Hormone Expert + Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner
⟢ Dr. Somi Javaid — Board Certified OBGYN + Female S*xual Health & Menopause Expert

This podcast is presented by LivOn Labs, Bioptimizers, Stripes Beauty, and Genova Diagnostics.

⟢ Want to dive deeper? Our S*x in Menopause master class brings together Naomi Watts and leading women's health experts to help women better understand their bodies, s*xuality, and the changes of midlife. Sign up for the waitlist and stream free September 9-15 at s*xinmenopause.com.

08/05/2026

Women's health conversations don't have to be serious all the time.

At Luminescence LA, comedian and creator Alex Thomopoulos is bringing her signature humor to the stage for a comedy set that's equal parts hilarious and painfully relatable.

Join us on October 17 at the Saban Theatre for a day of conversations with leading experts in women's health, longevity, and well-being designed to help you feel informed, empowered, and inspired.

Our Panel of Experts:

⟢ Maria Shriver
⟢ Dr. Stacy Sims
⟢ Dr. Judith Joseph
⟢ Dr. Amy Killen
⟢ Alex Thomopoulos
⟢ Schuyler Grant
⟢ Stephanie Drapeau
⟢ Dulma Clark

𖤓 Visit commune.to/lumla26 to get all the event details and grab your ticket.

08/04/2026

Ever feel like alcohol just doesn’t hit the way it used to?

You’re not imagining it.

As hormones shift during midlife, the brain’s reward and mood systems change too. The glass of wine that once helped you unwind may leave you feeling more anxious, more depleted, or reaching for another.

In this conversation, our panel explores why alcohol affects women differently in midlife and what your brain has to do with it.

𖤓 Visit commune.to/lum-pod to hear the full conversation on alcohol, dopamine, serotonin, and why drinking can feel so different after 40.

Our Panel:
⟢ Schuyler Grant — Podcast Host + Wellness Leader
⟢ Elena Brower — Bestselling Author, Artist, Mother
⟢ Dr. Sarah de la Torre — Double Boarded Women’s Health & Hormone Expert + Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner
⟢ Dr. Somi Javaid — Board Certified OBGYN + Female S*xual Health & Menopause Expert

This podcast is presented by LivOn Labs, BIOptimizers, Stripes, and Genova Diagnostics.

⟢ Want to dive deeper? Our S*x in Menopause master class brings together Naomi Watts and leading women’s health experts to help women better understand their bodies, s*xuality, and the changes of midlife. Sign up for the waitlist and stream free September 9-15 at s*xinmenopause.com.

07/31/2026

Have you ever realized you’ve been taking care of everyone but yourself?

Dr. Somi Javaid says perimenopause was the moment she finally had to ask that question.

After years of saying yes, picking up the extra shift, and putting everyone else’s needs first, she began writing down her “must-haves” and her “never agains.”

Because somewhere along the way, she realized she deserved the same care she gave everyone else.o.

𖤓 Visit commune.to/lum-pod to hear the full conversation on boundaries, burnout, and learning to put yourself first.

Our Panel:
⟢ Schuyler Grant — Podcast Host + Wellness Leader
⟢ Elena Brower — Bestselling Author, Artist, Mother
⟢ Dr. Sarah de la Torre — Double Boarded Women’s Health & Hormone Expert + Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner
⟢ Dr. Somi Javaid — Board Certified OBGYN + Female S*xual Health & Menopause Expert

This podcast is presented by LivOn Labs, BIOptimizers, Stripes, and Genova Diagnostics.

07/30/2026

ANNOUNCING: S*x in Menopause with Naomi Watts!

For too long, the conversation about s*x in midlife has been missing. Not because there’s nothing to say, but because no one gave us the language. Or because we asked, and no one had answers.

S*x in Menopause with Naomi Watts, founder of Stripes Beauty, is a master class about what’s actually happening in your body, what no one told you, and what you can do about it.

Featuring s*xual health physician Dr. Somi Javaid, psychologist Dr. Cindy Meston, and nine women whose honest stories reflect the experiences of millions.

Together, they explore the science, the solutions, and the conversations that can change the way you understand your body, talk to your doctor, and connect with your partner.

Watch free September 9-15.

Join the waitlist today to receive free access during the community viewing window, plus exclusive updates before release.

𖤓 Visit commune.to/s*xinmenopause to join the waitlist.

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07/29/2026

Ovaries don’t just shape fertility. They influence your brain, bones, heart, metabolism, and more.

At Luminescence LA, Dr. Amy Killen will explore the role our ovaries play in energy, brain health, immune function, healthy aging, and why menopause is about much more than the end of fertility. It’s a biological transition that affects nearly every system in the body.

Join us on October 17 at the Saban Theatre for a day of conversations with leading experts in women’s health, longevity, and well-being designed to help you feel informed, empowered, and inspired.

Our Panel of Experts:

⟢ Maria Shriver (Maria Shriver)
⟢ Dr. Stacy Sims (Dr. Stacy T. Sims)
⟢ Dr. Judith Joseph (Dr. Judith Joseph MD MBA)
⟢ Dr. Amy Killen (Dr. Amy B Killen)
⟢ Alex Thomopoulos (alex thomopoulos)
⟢ Schuyler Grant (Schuyler Grant)
⟢ Stephanie Drapeau (Stephanie Drapeau)
⟢ Dulma Clark ()

𖤓 Click commune.to/lumla26 to get all the event details and grab your ticket.

07/28/2026

There comes a moment when you realize the thing that once helped you cope isn’t helping anymore. It’s actually hurting.

For Elena Brower, alcohol and ma*****na had become a way to numb chronic unhappiness. But over time, she noticed they were making her mood more volatile, her reactions less predictable, and pulling her further away from herself.

Then one day, she watched herself reach for it again and thought, Enough.

The next morning, she quit. Cold turkey.

In this conversation, Elena shares what led her to that decision, what sobriety gave back to her, and how to recognize when a coping mechanism has outlived its purpose.

𖤓 Visit commune.to/lum-pod to listen to “Alcohol, SSRIs & Midlife Coping: What Used to Work Doesn’t,” the full conversation about chronic unhappiness, coping mechanisms, and what happens when you finally choose yourself.

Our Panel:
⟢ Schuyler Grant — Podcast Host + Wellness Leader
⟢ Elena Brower — Bestselling Author, Artist, Mother
⟢ Dr. Sarah de la Torre — Double Boarded Women’s Health & Hormone Expert + Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner
⟢ Dr. Somi Javaid — Board Certified OBGYN + Female S*xual Health & Menopause Expert

This podcast is presented by LivOn Labs, BIOptimizers, Stripes, and Genova Diagnostics.

07/27/2026

Sometimes the best health experiments start with one simple question:

“What happens if I change just one thing?”

For Schuyler, that meant swapping wine and beer for tequila with soda and lime before repeating her labs.

Was it scientific? Not exactly.

Was it enough to spark an interesting conversation about alcohol, sugar, and metabolic health? Definitely.

𖤓 Visit commune.to/lum-pod to listen to Thyroid, Testing & Medical Dismissal: The Risks No One Told You About.

Our Panel:
⟢ Schuyler Grant — Podcast Host + Wellness Leader
⟢ Elena Brower — Bestselling Author, Artist, Mother
⟢ Dr. Sarah de la Torre — Double Boarded Women’s Health & Hormone Expert + Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner
⟢ Dr. Somi Javaid — Board Certified OBGYN + Female S*xual Health & Menopause Expert

This podcast is presented by LivOn Labs, BIOptimizers, Stripes, and Genova Diagnostics.

07/24/2026

Most of us think of dementia as a disease of our 70s and 80s.

But according to emerging research, some of the changes associated with Alzheimer's disease may begin decades earlier during midlife.

Neuroscientist Dr. Lisa Mosconi describes estrogen as a key regulator of the brain's energy supply.

As estrogen declines during menopause, the brain's metabolism changes, and researchers are learning more about how those shifts may relate to long-term brain health.

The encouraging news? Midlife may also be a window of opportunity.

The choices women make during perimenopause (including, for some women, appropriately prescribed hormone therapy) may play an important role in protecting cognitive health later in life.

Menopause isn't just about managing symptoms today. It's also about supporting your health for decades to come.

𖤓 Click commune.to/lum-pod to listen to Work, Relationships & Finding Your Power for the full conversation on menopause, brain health, and what every woman should know about protecting her cognitive future.

Our Panel:
⟢ Schuyler Grant — Podcast Host + Wellness Leader
⟢ Elena Brower — Bestselling Author, Artist, Mother
⟢ Dr. Sarah de la Torre — Double Boarded Women’s Health & Hormone Expert + Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner
⟢ Dr. Somi Javaid — Board Certified OBGYN + Female S*xual Health & Menopause Expert

This podcast is presented by LivOn Labs, BIOptimizers, Stripes, and Genova Diagnostics.

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