Fact vs. Fiction: The Truth About Menopause Supplements & Wellness Trends | Over 50 & Flourishing

There’s no shortage of wellness advice these days, but how do you know what’s actually worth your time and money? From menopause supplements to skincare, hair growth, creatine, collagen, and everything in between, it can be hard to separate science from savvy marketing. This week, I’m joined by Shanley Chien, Senior Editor of Health at U.S. News & World Report. With a background in medical research, Shanley specializes in turning complex clinical data into practical, easy-to-understand health advice. She leads the publication’s healthy aging coverage, including its 2025 Healthy Aging Survey, and helps identify the top over-the-counter health products based on expert recommendations, not social media trends. Chapters 0:00 -Intro Meet Shanley Chien 1:25 -The Flourishing Five 8:20 -Flourishing Through Experimentation 9:42 -The Best OTC Medicine & Health Products Ranking 16:12 -Affordable vs. Expensive 17:24 -Menopause Supplements 25:58 -Skincare Category 27:37 -Top Face Moisturizers 32:26 -Top Face Sunscreens 38:35 -Retinol Picks 40:55 -Body Sunscreen Picks 42:08 -Hair Care & Growth Vitamins 45:00 -Hair Regrowth Treatments & Serums 51:20 -Deep Dive: Choosing Supplements Wisely 52:33 -Multivitamins 56:23 -Collagen Peptides 58:11 -Why Third-Party Testing Matters 59:03 -Sleep Aid Picks 59:53 -Creatine Myths & Benefits 1:06:06 -Dig It or Ditch It Rapid-Fire 1:09:04 -Final Advice & Where to Find the Full List For more on Shanley, follow her on: Instagram:   / shanleypierce   Read about her on U.S News: https://www.usnews.com/topics/author/... Thanks to my Sponsors: -Manukora: Head to https://Manukora.com/FLOURISHING to save up to 31% plus $25 worth of free gifts -Tumble: For a limited time, get 10% off + free shipping at https://tumbleliving.com/FLOURISHING -Bubs Naturals: Live Better Longer with BUBS Naturals. For a limited time, get 20% off your entire order with code FLOURISHING at https://Bubsnaturals.com -Just Ingredients: Visit https://justingredients.com/FLOURISHING and use code FLOURISHING for 20% off your first order -BiOptimizers: Go to https://Bioptimizers.com/flourishing and use code FLOURISHING at checkout for 15% off your entire order and a free travel-size bottle of Masszymes added to your order automatically. -Auri Nutrition: Go to https://tryauri.com/flourishing to get up to 42% off your first purchase. Keep in Touch: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dominiquesachse.tv/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dominiquesachse.tv/book/ Insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  / dominiquesachse   Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  / dominiquesachse   TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@dominiquesach... YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   / @dominiquesachsetv   Have a question for Dominique? Submit it here for a chance to have it answered on the show! https://forms.gle/MpTeWN1oKN8t18pm6 Interested in being featured as a guest? Please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We want to make the podcast even better. Help us learn how we can: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media. --------------- Subscribe:​ ​http://bit.ly/subdominique​ Watch the latest videos:    • Newest Videos | Dominique Sachse   Watch ​more Dominique Sachse: Beauty:    • Top Requested Summer Makeup Tutorial | Nud...   Lifestyle Tips & Tricks:    • Lifestyle Tips & Tricks | Dominique Sachse   Most Popular:    • Most Popular | Dominique Sachse   Follow Dominique Sachse: TikTok:   / dominiquesachse   Instagram: ​  / dominiquesachse   Facebook: ​  / dominiquesachse   Check out my website: ​http://dominiquesachse.tv You can order a copy of my new book LIFE MAKEOVER - Embrace The Bold, Beautiful, & Blessed YOU here: https://www.dominiquesachse.tv/book/ Each product I feature is something I have used and loved and wanted to share with you. I choose 100% of the products I feature and do not ever recommend anything I haven't personally used myself. Links in my description may be affiliated and are a wonderful way to show your support, allowing me to continue spreading beauty and boldness. About Dominique Sachse: Welcome to the official Dominique Sachse YouTube channel! On this channel, you’ll find inspiring “Yes, you can do it!” tips for transformative hair and makeup, fashion - and health and wellness related content for the mature woman who’s in her PRIME! I enjoy sharing my life with you through my vlogs, how-to live YOUR best life through Q&A videos and so much more, all with a touch of faith and affirmation. #DominiqueSachse #Podcast #Supplements