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Your Mom didn’t talk about it; your Grandma didn’t either. But now, as the number of women going through perimenopause and menopause reaches one billion worldwide, it’s time to bring the conversation out of the shadows for some fun in the sun. And that’s exactly what today’s guest is so passionate about. Tamsen Fadal is an Emmy Award-winning journalist and author who turned her own struggles with menopause into a major movement to empower women to live more fully and informed in these too-often overlooked phases of life. Her new documentary, “The M Factor,” is being seen in screening parties all over the world and even included in medical curriculum. In this wide-ranging and rollicking conversation we cover how to recognize symptoms, start preparing yourself early, what’s going on with hormones, lifestyle habits, how to thrive at work, and yes––how to thrive in the bedroom––when you’re supposed to be out to pasture! Tamsen is so funny and down-to-earth, you’re gonna’ walk away totally inspired to live the middle and later years you deserve.
WE DISCUSS:
-(06:43): The misconceptions and myths surrounding menopause
-(12:05): When to start preparing for menopause and the importance of early education
-(28:54): The impact of menopause symptoms on confidence and workplace performance
-(35:46): Reclaiming a healthy sex life after menopause
-(39:18): Overcoming “Someday Syndrome” and living boldly in midlife
Key Quotes From the Show
“I didn’t know what was happening to me. And I thought it was some failure on my part that I couldn’t keep it together.”
“Don’t be afraid to advocate for yourself. And if something doesn’t feel right, believe it.”
“We can’t waste time telling women to beg somebody to pay attention to us. We’ve done that long enough.”
RESOURCES
– PBS.org – Watch “The M Factor” documentary
– themfactorfilm.com – Learn more about the documentary and community screenings
CONNECT WITH TAMSEN
– Pre-order Tamsen’s upcoming book “How to Menopause”
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