In this powerful and informative episode, Lisa is joined by nurse and menopause health coach Amanda Otterman to unpack the realities of perimenopause and menopause. Amanda shares her deeply personal health journey—from adenomyosis to hysterectomy—and how it led her to become a passionate advocate for women’s health. Together, they explore the lack of education, the stigma around hormone therapy, and why vaginal estrogen is more than just a “nice to have.”

They dive into what it really means to support women through midlife, how men can better understand and show up during this transition, and why community connection and honest conversations matter now more than ever.

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  Amanda’s journey began with adenomyosis and resulted in a hysterectomy.
  

  
  


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  Many women are left in the dark about perimenopause and menopause.
  

  
  


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  Community education and workshops are essential for empowerment.
  

  
  


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  Men need education too—so they can support the women in their lives.
  

  
  


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  Midlife can be overwhelming; support systems are everything.
  

  
  


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  Hysterectomies often create confusion around menopause symptoms.
  

  
  


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  Vaginal estrogen is an underused tool that can improve quality of life.
  

  
  


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  Hormone therapy advocacy is still deeply needed.
  

  
  


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  A holistic, collaborative approach to women’s health changes everything.

  
  

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Menopause Advocacy

01:04 Amanda's Personal Journey with Menopause

03:40 Transitioning from Nursing to Menopause Coaching

06:55 The Importance of Education in Menopause

09:18 Understanding the Impact of Menopause on Relationships

11:04 The Challenges of Aging and Caregiving

12:21 The Hormonal Chaos of Menopause

16:09 The Misconceptions Surrounding Hysterectomies

21:04 The Importance of Comprehensive Care in Menopause

26:41 Advocacy for Hormone Replacement Therapy

29:47 The Need for Vaginal Estrogen Awareness

31:04 The Safety of Vaginal Estrogen

32:29 Advocacy for Vaginal Estrogen

34:16 The Crisis of UTIs in Women

36:47 The Importance of Education in Menopause

39:16 Navigating Controversies in Menopause Advocacy

44:51 Scarcity Mentality Among Women

47:29 The Role of Personal Experience in Advocacy

50:49 The Holistic Approach to Menopause

56:16 Individualized Treatment Plans for Menopause

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🩺 Topics Covered: Menopause | Perimenopause | Women’s Health | Hormone Therapy | Vaginal Estrogen | Health Coaching | UTIs | Advocacy | Community Support | Education

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