DiscoverMenopause Reimagined with Andrea DonskyEp # 168: How Men Can Support Their Partners in Menopause & Perimenopause
Ep # 168: How Men Can Support Their Partners in Menopause & Perimenopause

Ep # 168: How Men Can Support Their Partners in Menopause & Perimenopause

Update: 2025-10-17
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In this episode, Andrea Donsky, a nutritionist, menopause educator, published menopause researcher, and co-founder of wearemorphus.com, welcomes Jesse, a husband and advocate, to discuss how men can better support women through menopause. Inspired by personal experience and a viral TikTok, Jesse shares hopeful tips for navigating supporting their partners during the changes of perimenopause and menopause. 

Their conversation highlights the importance of empathy, open communication, and shared learning. Listen to the end for Jesse's three simple tips that every partner needs to hear.

Topics:

  • Men's perspective on menopause and its significance.
  • Challenges faced by men in supporting their partners during perimenopause and menopause.
  • Jesse's advocacy journey and the impact of social media on raising awareness about menopause.
  • Importance of education and empathy for men regarding menopause.
  • Communication gaps between partners about menopause symptoms and experiences.
  • Societal and medical shortcomings in addressing women's health issues related to menopause.
  • The emotional and mental toll of menopause on women and its impact on relationships.
  • The distinction between men's experiences during their partner's menopause and the concept of male menopause (andropause).
  • Practical advice for men on how to support their partners through menopause.

Links:

Follow Jesse: @husbands4menopause

Men's Perspective of Perimenopause & Menopause: https://forms.gle/dgHR5puDumtdNGvk7


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Ep # 168: How Men Can Support Their Partners in Menopause & Perimenopause

Ep # 168: How Men Can Support Their Partners in Menopause & Perimenopause

Andrea Donsky, nutritionist