This week on Let’s Talk Love, Robin is joined by award-winning journalist and menopause advocate Tamsen Fadal. Tamsen opens up about her journey from a successful career in journalism to becoming a champion for women’s health, with a focus on navigating menopause. Tamsen shares her personal experiences with menopause, highlighting the importance of understanding its stages and the need for greater education and support for women during this transition. She points to the importance of finding healthcare professionals who truly understand menopause.  Tamsen shares what has worked for her, including making key lifestyle adjustments and embracing aging with grace.  She also reflects on her time as a matchmaker and how our relationships naturally evolve over time.  We look forward to reading her newest book, How to Menopause,  releasing this March 2025. 

Takeaways:

• Over a billion women will experience menopause by 2025.
• Perimenopause can last several years and includes various symptoms.
• There are effective solutions for managing menopause symptoms, including hormone replacement therapy.
• Finding a knowledgeable doctor is crucial for menopause management.
• Listening to your body and self-care are essential during this transition.
• Aging can be embraced as a blessing, not feared.
• Tamsen's matchmaking experience taught her about relationships and self-discovery.

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Links:

https://www.tamsenfadal.com/howtomenopause

https://www.pbs.org/show/the-m-factor-shredding-the-silence-on-menopause/

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Credits: the Let’s Talk Love Podcast is hosted by Robin Ducharme, recorded and edited by Maia Anstey, and transcribed by Otter.ai.