Episodes

Oct 29

Author Ruthie Ackerman joins Stacy for an honest conversation about the messy overlap between postpartum, perimenopause, and pandemic-era mental health. They unpack how COVID blurred the lines between hormonal and emotional change—and why self-advocacy is essential for women’s healthcare today. Together, Stacy and Ruthie discuss how the isolation and emotional toll of lockdown amplified symptoms that were already difficult to parse, the importance of self-advocacy in women’s health, and the ongoing “COVID hangover” still affecting collective well-being. Ruthie Ackerman is the author of The Mother Code and the founder of the Ignite Writers Collective. Her writing has been published in Vogue, Glamour, TIME, and Oprah Daily, not to mention her Modern Love essay in the NYT. She lives in Brooklyn with her family. Hello Menopause is a podcast from Let’s Talk Menopause. Produced in partnership with Studio Kairos. Supervising Producer: Kirsten Cluthe. Artwork by Stacey Geller. Subscribe to Hello Menopause on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. And if you loved this conversation, leave us a review and share it with your community. Visit LetsTalkMenopause.org for menopause resources, expert Q&As, and a symptom checklist. This episode is sponsored by Always Discreet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 15

OBGYN & Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jessica Shepherd joins Stacy London to connect the dots between postpartum and perimenopause, weight redistribution, GLP-1s, hormone therapy (MHT), and the mind-body habits—sleep, strength training, nutrition—that actually move the needle. Stacy talks with OBGYN and author Dr. Jessica Shepherd about what really changes in midlife and why care must be holistic—not siloed. They unpack how estrogen’s decline affects everything from brain fog to body composition, why symptom-led care matters, when to consider MHT during perimenopause, the promise (and limits) of GLP-1s, and the five lifestyle pillars Dr. Shepherd prescribes alongside any medical toolkit. The conversation also tackles access and why flexible, 24/7 telehealth models can close critical gaps for women. Hello Menopause is a podcast from Let’s Talk Menopause. Produced in partnership with Studio Kairos. Supervising Producer: Kirsten Cluthe. Artwork by Stacey Geller. Subscribe to Hello Menopause on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. And if you loved this conversation, leave us a review and share it with your community. Visit LetsTalkMenopause.org for menopause resources, expert Q&As, and a symptom checklist. This episode is sponsored by Always Discreet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 25

In this episode of Hello Menopause , Stacy talks with entrepreneur, author, and Modern Elder Academy founder Chip Conley about what it really means to navigate midlife. Drawing from his own experience with prostate cancer and hormone therapy, Chip shares what it felt like to go through “male menopause” and how that informed his vision for the Modern Elder Academy—a first-of-its-kind midlife wisdom school. Chip and Stacy explore the emotional, physical, and social upheavals of this life stage—why the “midlife crisis” is a myth, how we can embrace the chrysalis of transition, and why menopause and midlife deserve community, conversation, and support. With humor, vulnerability, and deep insight, Chip reframes aging as a time of curiosity , connection , and potential . Hello Menopause is a podcast from Let’s Talk Menopause. Produced in partnership with Studio Kairos. Supervising Producer: Kirsten Cluthe. Edited and mixed by Justin Thomas. Artwork by Stacey Geller. Subscribe to Hello Menopause on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. And if you loved this conversation, leave us a review and share it with your community. Visit LetsTalkMenopause.org for menopause resources, expert Q&As, and a symptom checklist. This episode is sponsored by Versalie and Always Discreet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 18

Julie Flakstad, host of The Midlife Truth Project, joins Stacy for an honest, expansive conversation about midlife's emotional, physical, and cultural realities. Julie opens up about the wave of personal and professional changes that led her to create the Midlife Truth Project—a series of candid interviews with over 100 women exploring the unspoken truths of midlife. From grief and friendship to sex, shame, and reinvention, this conversation unpacks what it means to be a woman coming into her own—again. Julie’s latest essay will be featured in the highly anticipated anthology Midlife Private Parts , set to release June 24, 2025. From menopause and identity shifts to reinvention, loss and grief, this book captures the complex but liberating experience of being a woman over 40. You can check it out here . Julie Flakstad is the founder and host of The Midlife Truth Project, a research-based platform and Ambie-nominated podcast aimed at amplifying the explosive shifts that women experience as they approach and settle into their 40s and 50s. As a pro-aging advocate and passionate about female storytelling, Julie is also the Executive Producer of Her Second Act , a groundbreaking new documentary about midlife. Hello Menopause is a podcast from Let’s Talk Menopause. Produced in partnership with Studio Kairos. Supervising Producer: Kirsten Cluthe. Edited and mixed by Justin Thomas. Artwork by Stacey Geller. Subscribe to Hello Menopause on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. And if you loved this conversation, leave us a review and share it with your community. Visit LetsTalkMenopause.org for menopause resources, expert Q&As, and a symptom checklist. This episode is sponsored by Versalie and Always Discreet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 11

In this inspiring and deeply personal episode, Stacy welcomes Gaby Natale—three-time Emmy-winning journalist, entrepreneur, breast cancer survivor, and author of The Virtuous Circle . Gaby shares her journey from starting her career in a carpet warehouse in West Texas to becoming a media powerhouse and outspoken advocate for women navigating midlife and menopause. After experiencing medically induced menopause at age 46 following cancer treatment, Gaby launched Menopausia.com , a bilingual digital platform for menopause education and community. She talks about the cognitive dissonance between how menopause is depicted and lived, especially among women of color, and urges a cultural shift toward visibility, empowerment, and access. Hello Menopause is a podcast from Let’s Talk Menopause. Produced in partnership with Studio Kairos. Supervising Producer: Kirsten Cluthe. Edited and mixed by Justin Thomas. Artwork by Stacey Geller. Subscribe to Hello Menopause on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. And if you loved this conversation, leave us a review and share it with your community. Visit LetsTalkMenopause.org for menopause resources, expert Q&As, and a symptom checklist. Visit Versalie.com for expert menopause care, curated products, and virtual support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 4

In this bold and honest conversation, Stacy is joined by Reshma Saujani —activist, bestselling author, founder of Girls Who Code and Moms First , and host of My So-Called Midlife —for a candid exploration of how menopause and midlife are shifting the paradigm for women’s power, purpose, and priorities. They dismantle outdated narratives around ambition, beauty, caregiving, and perfectionism. Reshma coins the term “midlife penalty,” drawing attention to the economic, physical, and emotional costs women face simply for aging. She opens up about unlearning the need for external validation, the importance of spiritual grounding, and why she believes Gen X women are the agitators our culture needs. From career burnout to body changes, from psychedelics to play, this episode is a no-BS manifesto for reclaiming curiosity, joy, and justice in the second half of life. Hello Menopause is a podcast from Let’s Talk Menopause. Produced in partnership with Studio Kairos. Supervising Producer: Kirsten Cluthe. Edited and mixed by Justin Thomas. Artwork by Stacey Geller. Subscribe to Hello Menopause on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. And if you loved this conversation, leave us a review and share it with your community. Visit LetsTalkMenopause.org for menopause resources, expert Q&As, and a symptom checklist. Visit Versalie.com for expert menopause care, curated products, and virtual support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 28

In this episode, Stacy chats with Tamsen Fadal and Denise Pines—two trailblazing advocates transforming how the world sees, talks about, and treats menopause. From shooting on iPhones to being featured at the World Economic Forum in Davos, their documentary “The M Factor” has ignited a global conversation. The trio dives into how The M-Factor became a movement, why Gen X is uniquely positioned to own this legacy, and what comes next—from inclusive education to policy change, funding, and the fight for medical reform. Watch The M-Factor documentary Hello Menopause is a podcast from Let’s Talk Menopause. Produced in partnership with Studio Kairos. Supervising Producer: Kirsten Cluthe. Edited and mixed by Justin Thomas. Artwork by Stacey Geller. Subscribe to Hello Menopause on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. And if you loved this conversation, leave us a review and share it with your community. Visit LetsTalkMenopause.org for menopause resources, expert Q&As, and a symptom checklist. Visit Versalie.com for expert menopause care, curated products, and virtual support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 21

In this powerful, eye-opening conversation, Stacy is joined by Dr. Jill Liss to explore what menopause looks like beyond the gender binary. Dr. Liss, a physician at the University of Colorado and co-author of a pivotal paper on sexual health and menopause, shares her unique expertise in both menopause care and gender-affirming gynecology. Together, they discuss surgical vs. natural menopause, misconceptions around birth control and fertility, and how to care for patients who are trans, non-binary, or gender-diverse through the menopause transition. Dr. Liss emphasizes the need for personalized, inclusive medicine—and the role of empathy, community, and accurate information in transforming care. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone looking to better understand menopause across the spectrum of identity. Hello Menopause is a podcast from Let’s Talk Menopause. Produced in partnership with Studio Kairos. Supervising Producer: Kirsten Cluthe. Edited and mixed by Justin Thomas. Artwork by Stacey Geller. Subscribe to Hello Menopause on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. And if you loved this conversation, leave us a review and share it with your community. Visit LetsTalkMenopause.org for menopause resources, expert Q&As, and a symptom checklist. Visit Versalie.com for expert menopause care, curated products, and virtual support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 14

In this episode, Stacy chats with oncologist Dr. Avrum Bluming and social psychologist Dr. Carol Tavris, co-authors of Estrogen Matters , to unpack the cultural, medical, and historical misinformation surrounding hormone therapy (HRT). They revisit the legacy of the 2002 Women's Health Initiative (WHI) study and how it derailed decades of potential progress in women’s health. Dr. Bluming explains the real science behind estrogen and its life-saving benefits for heart health, bone density, and cognitive function. Dr. Tavris breaks down the sociocultural forces—including outdated medical education and feminist skepticism—that have kept generations of women from accessing effective care. Together, they make the case for why it's time to challenge medical orthodoxy, rewrite the narrative on menopause, and advocate for informed, individualized care. It’s an essential conversation for anyone navigating midlife, medicine, and misinformation. Hello Menopause is a podcast from Let’s Talk Menopause. Produced in partnership with Studio Kairos. Supervising Producer: Kirsten Cluthe. Edited and mixed by Justin Thomas. Artwork by Stacey Geller. Subscribe to Hello Menopause on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. And if you loved this conversation, leave us a review and share it with your community. Visit LetsTalkMenopause.org for menopause resources, expert Q&As, and a symptom checklist. Visit Versalie.com for expert menopause care, curated products, and virtual support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 7

Stacy sits down with orthopedic surgeon and women's health expert Dr. Vonda Wright to talk about what it really means to stay strong—physically and mentally—through midlife and beyond. They dig into why strength training is crucial (especially for your bones), how menopause can be a wake-up call for self-care, and how our mindset and movement are deeply connected. Dr. Wright breaks down the facts on osteopenia and osteoporosis, shares advice on body recomposition, and explains why musculoskeletal health matters more than we think. It’s an honest, motivating conversation about taking charge of your health—and feeling powerful doing it. Follow Dr. Vonda @drvondawright Hello Menopause is a podcast from Let’s Talk Menopause. Produced in partnership with Studio Kairos. Supervising Producer: Kirsten Cluthe. Edited and mixed by Justin Thomas. Artwork by Stacey Geller. Subscribe to Hello Menopause on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. And if you loved this conversation, leave us a review and share it with your community. Visit LetsTalkMenopause.org for menopause resources, expert Q&As, and a symptom checklist. Visit Versalie.com for expert menopause care, curated products, and virtual support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 30

Owning Change, Confidence & Community with Tamsen Fadal Award-winning journalist, bestselling author, and menopause advocate Tamsen Fadal joins host Stacy London for a candid, high-energy conversation recorded live at The World’s Hottest Menopause Party in Las Vegas. Tamsen shares her journey of reinvention—leaving a decades-long career, finding love at 50, and stepping fully into midlife with purpose. Together, Stacy and Tamsen unpack the emotional, physical, and social realities of menopause—from the hormonal changes that cause body odor and night sweats to shifts in body image, redefining workplace identity, and the power of community. With humor, heart, and hard-won wisdom, this episode is a celebration of women reclaiming their narratives and redefining aging on their own terms. Follow Tamsen Fadal @tamsenfadal Hello Menopause is a podcast from Let’s Talk Menopause. Produced in partnership with Studio Kairos. Supervising Producer: Kirsten Cluthe. Edited and mixed by Justin Thomas. Artwork by Stacey Geller. Subscribe to Hello Menopause on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. And if you loved this conversation, leave us a review and share it with your community. Visit LetsTalkMenopause.org for menopause resources, expert Q&As, and a symptom checklist. Thank you to Secret for sponsoring this episode of Hello Menopause. Secret helps women stay fresher under pressure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 23

In this powerful and eye-opening episode, Stacy London sits down with pioneering OB-GYN Dr. Somi Javaid to explore the critical, yet often ignored, intersection of menopause and sexual health. Dr. Javaid, founder of HerMD , is on a mission to close the gender gap in healthcare and radically transform the way we talk about women’s bodies—especially in midlife. From discussing the disparities in insurance reimbursement and access to care to offering real tools like the FSFI (Female Sexual Function Index) , Dr. Javaid shares actionable insights every woman needs. She also addresses harmful medical language, the stigma around pleasure, and why empathy in medicine isn’t a luxury—it’s essential. Follow Dr. Somi Javaid: DrSomi.com and on Instagram: @drsomijavaid Hello Menopause is a podcast from Let’s Talk Menopause. Produced in partnership with Studio Kairos. Supervising Producer: Kirsten Cluthe. Edited and mixed by Justin Thomas. Artwork by Stacey Geller. Subscribe to Hello Menopause on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. And if you loved this conversation, leave us a review and share it with your community. Visit LetsTalkMenopause.org for menopause resources, expert Q&As, and a symptom checklist. Visit Versalie.com for expert menopause care, curated products, and virtual support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 16

In this episode of Hello Menopause, host Stacy London welcomes legal advocate and policy powerhouse Jennifer Weiss-Wolf to discuss the connection between menstruation, menopause, and democracy. From launching the menstrual equity movement in the U.S. to fighting for better menopause policies at both the state and federal level, Jennifer shares the playbook for how public opinion and grassroots action can lead to real systemic change. Jennifer offers both a sobering and hopeful look at the political moment we’re in: what’s at stake under the current administration, how misogyny shapes our medical systems, and why midlife women's health could become the unexpected low-hanging fruit for progress. Resources: A Citizen’s Guide to Menopause Advocacy → Free Download on Dr. Mary Claire Haver’s Website Unboxing Menopause campaign by Let’s Talk Menopause Jennifer’s Substack contributions via The Contrarian Action Item: Download A Citizen’s Guide to Menopause Advocacy —a free, beautifully designed, step-by-step toolkit created by Jennifer Weiss-Wolf and Dr. Mary Claire Haver, with a foreword by Maria Shriver. Hello Menopause is a podcast from Let’s Talk Menopause. Produced in partnership with Studio Kairos. Supervising Producer: Kirsten Cluthe. Edited and mixed by Justin Thomas. Artwork by Stacey Geller. Subscribe to Hello Menopause on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. And if you loved this conversation, leave us a review and share it with your community. Visit LetsTalkMenopause.org for menopause resources, expert Q&As, and a symptom checklist and visit Versalie.com for expert menopause care, curated products, and virtual support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 9

Welcome to Season 3 of Hello Menopause —and we’re kicking it off with a powerhouse: actor, activist, investor, and all-around badass , Sophia Bush . Recorded live at SXSW 2025 in Austin, Texas, host Stacy London welcomes Sophia for a no-holds-barred conversation about navigating midlife, mental health, community, and change. The longtime friends reflect on their own transitions—Stacy through menopause and Sophia through reinvention—and what it means to show up authentically in an evolving world. Sophia opens up about the myth of confidence, how masking shows up in high-achieving women, and why her career has always been rooted in curiosity and community. The two also explore how self-worth is shaken during menopause, how it can be rebuilt, and the power of small circles of truth-telling women. Packed with wisdom, laughter, vulnerability, and intimate honesty, this episode reminds us we’re not alone—and that nobody’s coming to save us but us. In This Episode, You'll Hear About: Sophia’s real take on confidence vs. competence What it means to mask, and how women are conditioned to perform under pressure The role of community in healing self-doubt and driving change How to start investing in what matters—and why it’s political Perimenopause as both a reckoning and a renaissance Actionable ways to organize, show up, and make noise Subscribe & Follow: Don’t miss an episode of Hello Menopause ! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. And if you loved this conversation—leave us a review and share it with your community. Visit LetsTalkMenopause.org – Menopause resources, expert Q&As, and a symptom checklist and Versalie.com – Expert menopause care, curated products, and virtual support The views of our guests do not necessarily reflect the views of Let's Talk Menopause. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider. Hello Menopause is a podcast from the national nonprofit Let’s Talk Menopause. Produced in partnership with Studio Kairos. Supervising Producer: Kirsten Cluthe. Edited and mixed by Justin Thomas. Artwork by Stacey Geller. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 4

Hello Menopause is back for another season! We're so excited to bring you more information, conversation, and guidance on midlife, perimenopause, menopause, and women's health. As always, everything is on the table, and with every episode, you'll get clear takeaways to help you navigate the menopause experience. This season, we welcome guests like Tamsen Fadal and Denise Pines, producers of the incredible documentary, The M Factor, Doctors Carol Tavris and Avrum Bluming, co-authors of the book Estrogen Matters, Author and advocate Jennifer Weiss-Wolf, Women's sexual health thought leader, Dr. Somi Javaid, and so many more incredible guests. This season, we're so thankful to our sponsor, Versalie. The options for menopause care can be overwhelming, which is why they've done the research to help you navigate all of them. Versalie is a one-stop shop for expert advice, curated products, and access to virtual care. It's where menopause makes sense. Visit Versalie.com to learn more. The new season launches on April 9 with your favorite host, Stacy London. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 15, 2024

This week, we’ve got a bonus episode for you - an episode from Dr. Kelly Casperson's podcast You Are Not Broken : Episode 259: Lancet Menopause Article Rebuttal - the Menoposse . Dr. Casperson and a panel of menopause expert physicians and nurse practitioners discuss the recent four-part article series on menopause published in The Lancet . In the episode, Dr. Casperson and her guests address the agenda behind these articles and the implications for menopause care. The panel strongly disagrees with the claim that menopause is being over-medicalized and emphasizes the importance of hormone therapy in managing menopausal symptoms and preventing long-term health issues. They also criticize the suggestion that cognitive behavioral therapy should be the first-line treatment for menopause symptoms, highlighting the barriers to access and the lack of evidence supporting its effectiveness. The panel advocates for a comprehensive and individualized approach to menopause care. The conversation methodically identifies the principal themes discussed in the Lancet article on menopause. Follow Kelly Casperson MD and subscribe to her podcast, You Are Not Broken Follow Stacy London @stacylondonreal Hello Menopause is a podcast from the national nonprofit Let’s Talk Menopause . Produced in partnership with Studio Kairos. Supervising Producer: Kirsten Cluthe. Edited and mixed by Justin Thomas. Artwork by Stacey Geller. Thank you to Always Discreet for sponsoring this episode of Hello Menopause. Always Discreet, because we deserve better. Available at Target. Please rate and review the show on Apple , Spotify , or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 8, 2024

Sleep is the bedrock of health and lack of it can lead to poor food choices, weight gain, and increased risk of cardiovascular issues. For women in midlife, sleep issues during perimenopause and menopause are especially disruptive. In this conversation, Dr. Shelby Harris, a leading expert in the field of Behavioral Sleep Medicine, joins Stacy to talk about why women have trouble sleeping during this stage in life, what can be done to improve our sleep, and our health. Dr. Harris explains the principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), as well as the benefits of exercise and the role of nutrition in promoting better sleep. Follow Dr. Shelby Harris Follow Stacy London @stacylondonreal Hello Menopause is a podcast from the national nonprofit Let’s Talk Menopause . Produced in partnership with Studio Kairos. Supervising Producer: Kirsten Cluthe. Edited and mixed by Justin Thomas. Artwork by Stacey Geller. Thank you to Always Discreet for sponsoring this episode of Hello Menopause. Always Discreet, because we deserve better. Available at Target. Please rate and review the show on Apple , Spotify , or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 1, 2024

Naomi Watts is an actress and producer, the founder of ONDA Beauty and menopause wellness brand Stripes. Naomi joins Stacy to talk about her personal experience with early menopause, the importance of self-advocacy and explains why she feels that community is key during this stage of life. Naomi discusses her approach to well being and shares tips on how to maintain physical and mental health as we age. Follow Naomi Watts @naomiwatts Follow Stacy London @stacylondonreal Hello Menopause is a podcast from the national nonprofit Let’s Talk Menopause . Produced in partnership with Studio Kairos. Supervising Producer: Kirsten Cluthe. Edited and mixed by Justin Thomas. Artwork by Stacey Geller. Thank you to Always Discreet for sponsoring this episode of Hello Menopause. Always Discreet, because we deserve better. Available at Target. Please rate and review the show on Apple , Spotify , or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 24, 2024

Dr. Kelly Casperson is a urologist, author, TEDx speaker, and host of the You Are Not Broken podcast. Combining the power of mind work, body-science and relationships, she joyously breaks down the societal barriers that are keeping us from living our best intimate lives. Dr. Casperson joins Stacy to talk about the connection between urology and menopause, sexual health, and the role of testosterone for women. The two discuss the changing perspectives on aging, and Dr. Casperson busts some myths about treatment that will help women as they go through menopause. Follow Dr. Kelly Casperson - Kelly Casperson MD. Follow Stacy London @stacylondonreal Hello Menopause is a podcast from the national nonprofit Let’s Talk Menopause . Produced in partnership with Studio Kairos. Supervising Producer: Kirsten Cluthe. Edited and mixed by Justin Thomas. Artwork by Stacey Geller. Thank you to Always Discreet for sponsoring this episode of Hello Menopause. Always Discreet, because we deserve better. Available at Target. Please rate and review the show on Apple , Spotify , or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 17, 2024

Carla Hall is a chef, best-selling author, and the host of Chasing Flavor on Max. She joins Stacy to discuss turning 60, her experience with menopause and why she embraces the evolution of aging. Carla and Stacy discuss sex after menopause, the need to advocate for oneself, and Carla explains why it's important to do something that scares you. Follow Carla Hall @carlaphall Follow Stacy London @stacylondonreal Hello Menopause is a podcast from the national nonprofit Let’s Talk Menopause . Produced in partnership with Studio Kairos. Supervising Producer: Kirsten Cluthe. Edited and mixed by Justin Thomas. Artwork by Stacey Geller. Thank you to Always Discreet for sponsoring this episode of Hello Menopause. Always Discreet, because we deserve better. Available at Target. Please rate and review the show on Apple , Spotify , or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 10, 2024

Dr. Lisa Mosconi is a neuroscientist and educator known for her work and research on Alzheimer’s Disease, and the author of The Menopause Brain (published March 2024). She joins Stacy for an incredibly informative and expansive conversation about menopause and the female brain. Through brain imaging studies, Dr. Mosconi found that women in midlife show red flags for Alzheimer's disease and have reduced brain energy levels and in this conversation, she explains how women can optimize brain health to prepare for and manage menopause. Stacy and Dr. Mosconi discuss what actually causes hot flashes, the lifestyle changes that can help alleviate menopause symptoms, and Dr. Mosconi explains how the brain rewires itself to our benefit as we age. Follow Dr. Lisa Mosconi Follow Stacy London @stacylondonreal Hello Menopause is a podcast from the national nonprofit Let’s Talk Menopause . Produced in partnership with Studio Kairos. Supervising Producer: Kirsten Cluthe. Edited and mixed by Justin Thomas. Artwork by Stacey Geller. Thank you to Always Discreet for sponsoring this episode of Hello Menopause. Always Discreet, because we deserve better. Available at Target. Please rate and review the show on Apple , Spotify , or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 3, 2024

Dr. Judith Joseph is a board certified Psychiatrist at the forefront of research in anxiety, depression, and mental health. She is Chair of the Women in Medicine Initiative at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons and her podcast, The Vault with Dr. Judith is focused on mental health. She has over 1 million followers on social media, using platforms like TikTok and Instagram to raise awareness around issues that affect women during menopause. In this episode, Judith joins Stacy to talk about what happens to women's mental and emotional health during menopause, and she shares some key practices that can help women take control of menopause symptoms to live better, healthier lives. Follow Judith Joseph @drjudithjoseph Follow Stacy London @stacylondonreal Hello Menopause is a podcast from the national nonprofit Let’s Talk Menopause . Produced in partnership with Studio Kairos. Supervising Producer: Kirsten Cluthe. Edited and mixed by Justin Thomas. Artwork by Stacey Geller. Thank you to Always Discreet for sponsoring this episode of Hello Menopause. Always Discreet, because we deserve better. Available at Target. Please rate and review the show on Apple , Spotify , or wherever you get your podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 27, 2024

Dr. Sharon Malone is a nationally known expert in women’s health and the author of the book Grown Woman Talk: Your Guide To Getting And Staying Healthy . She is the Chief Medical Advisor at Alloy Women’s Health , a telehealth company that focuses on women over 40. Before joining Alloy, Dr. Malone was a partner at one of the oldest and most successful OB/GYN medical practices in Washington, D.C. Dr. Malone joins Stacy to talk about the current state of menopause legislation and the impact that the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) study had on women’s healthcare. They discuss the disparities that African-American women face in menopause, the need to reorient thinking around women’s health, and why prevention is just as important as treatment. Dr Malone shares practical advice on what women can do to get ahead of aging, and encourages every woman to be a strong advocate for her own health. Be sure to listen after the beep at the end for surprise musical detail about Dr. Malone! Dr. Malone's book Grown Woman Talk is available for pre-order . Follow Dr. Sharon Malone: https://www.drsharonmalone.com/ Follow Stacy London @stacylondonreal Hello Menopause is a podcast from the national nonprofit Let’s Talk Menopause . Produced in partnership with Studio Kairos. Supervising Producer: Kirsten Cluthe. Edited and mixed by Justin Thomas. Artwork by Stacey Geller. Thank you to Always Discreet for sponsoring this episode of Hello Menopause. Always Discreet, because we deserve better. Available at Target. Please rate and review the show on Apple , Spotify , or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 20, 2024

Dr. Mary Claire Haver is a board-certified OBGYN, a Certified Menopause Practitioner, a Certified Culinary Medicine Specialist, a passionate entrepreneur and best-selling author with a focus on women's health. She’s also a prolific menopause expert who shares her insight, wisdom, and practical tips for managing the midlife transition on social media, helping women around the world reach their best-feeling selves. Mary Claire joins Stacy for a robust discussion about the reality of menopause, and shares her top exercise and nutrition tips, as well as her toolkit philosophy - techniques that she’s incorporated into her own life that she can apply as she ages to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Follow Dr. Mary Claire Haver: Mary Claire Wellness and The Pause Life Her latest book is The New Menopause, available for pre-order. Follow Stacy London @stacylondonreal Hello Menopause is a podcast from the national nonprofit Let’s Talk Menopause www.letstalkmenopause.org. Produced in partnership with Studio Kairos. Supervising Producer: Kirsten Cluthe. Edited and mixed by Justin Thomas. Artwork by Stacey Geller. Thank you to Always Discreet for sponsoring this episode of Hello Menopause. Always Discreet, because we deserve better. Available at Target. Please rate and review the show on Apple , Spotify , or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 14, 2024

Menopause. It’s big, it’s life-changing and it’s… hardly talked about. Well, we’re gonna do just that. Talk about it! This season, host Stacy London is joined by women who are leading the charge on understanding and managing the most mysterious non-mystery on Earth - menopause. Stacy welcomes guests like Dr. Mary Claire Haver, Carla Hall, Dr. Judith Joseph, Dr. Kelly Casperson, Naomi Watts, Dr. Sharon Malone and more to dig into the latest research and treatments, discuss the wide spectrum of menopause symptoms, and explore the benefits of aging. Each episode is full of information, guidance, and real world solutions to help women thrive in midlife. Hello Menopause! is a podcast from the national nonprofit Let’s Talk Menopause. Season two is produced in partnership with Studio Kairos. Edited by Revoice Media. Visit www.letstalkmenopause.org for a wealth of information about the 101’s of the menopause transition, a symptoms checklist, helpful resources, and more. Thank you to Always Discreet for sponsoring this season of Hello Menopause. Always Discreet because we deserve better. Available at Target. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 4, 2023

Meet entrepreneur and advocate Monica Molenaar. She’s the co-founder of Alloy, a telehealth platform that helps provide medical expertise and treatment to people experiencing menopause. At 40, Monica elected to remove her ovaries to reduce her risk of breast and ovarian cancers after testing positive for the BRCA gene. The effects of this procedure sent her into surgical menopause overnight. Tune in to hear about Monica’s family history with breast cancer, the weight gain and lost sleep she experienced when she hit menopause and her struggle to get sound medical advice about hormone therapy. She talks with Christina and Robin about the various menopause treatments she tried and how she started Alloy in order to educate women and empower them to make informed choices about their treatment options. Learn more about the nonprofit Let’s Talk Menopause: www.letstalkmenopause.org . Download a symptoms checklist here (lista de síntomas aquí ). Check out Robin’s Comedy & Funny True Stories at www.robingelfenbien.com Follow Robin on Social: Instagram , TikTok , Twitter & Facebook Thank you to Always Discreet for sponsoring this episode of Hello Menopause. Always Discreet because we deserve better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 21, 2023

Meet Samantha Frankel, the Chief Strategy Officer at Bloom UK, a professional network of women whose mission is to promote equal opportunity within the communications industry. In this episode, Samantha details her push for a menopausal policy in the workplace. She also speaks with Robin & Christine about her unexpected intro to perimenopause, how menorrhagia (heavy bleeding) sent her to the ER, and how discussing menopause made her feel like she was in the Illuminati. Tune in to hear how listening to other people's menopause experiences validated her own and why she believes stories are more important than facts and figures. Learn more about the nonprofit Let’s Talk Menopause: www.letstalkmenopause.org . Download a symptoms checklist here (lista de síntomas aquí ). Check out Robin’s Comedy & Funny True Stories at www.robingelfenbien.com Follow Robin on Social: Instagram , TikTok , Twitter & Facebook Thank you to Always Discreet for sponsoring this episode of Hello Menopause. Always Discreet because we deserve better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 7, 2023

Meet Emily McDowell: writer, illustrator, speaker, entrepreneur and host of the podcast “Quitted.” Emily left working in advertising to launch her own greeting card business called Emily McDowell Studio (now Em & Friends). She wrote and illustrated cards that speak to the genuine, sometimes difficult, relationships we really have. The brand is best known for its Empathy Cards designed to help people connect more authentically and honestly with loved ones experiencing major illness, loss, and yes, even menopause! In this episode, Emily details her unique journey with medical menopause and tells Christine and Robin about her heavy and long periods, joint pains, brain fog, migraines, exhaustion, irritability, night sweats, and mood swings after starting perimenopause at just 39. Emily also talks about the power of quitting things that don't serve us, her vulnerability to admit she was struggling during a time of intense achievement, and her new commitment to focus on personal contentment. Learn more about the nonprofit Let’s Talk Menopause: www.letstalkmenopause.org . Download a symptoms checklist here (lista de síntomas aquí ). Check out Robin’s Comedy & Funny True Stories at www.robingelfenbien.com Follow Robin on Social: Instagram , TikTok , Twitter & Facebook Thank you to Always Discreet for sponsoring this episode of Hello Menopause. Always Discreet because we deserve better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 21, 2023

Content Warning: Suicidal ideation is discussed in this episode of Hello Menopause. Meet Gabrielle Calvocoressi: award-winning poet, UNC Chapel Hill Associate Professor, Editor at Large of the Los Angeles Review of Books, and Poetry Editor at Southern Cultures. Gabby, who identifies as nonbinary, speaks with compassion and gratitude about coming to terms with a body that never fully felt like their own. They talk about how their gender identity played a role in obtaining the medical care they needed. They also share the compassion they have for post-menopausal cis women and nonbinary/trans people who know what it’s like to feel invisible. After experiencing heavy bleeding, depression, and suicidal ideation leading up to their period, Gabby was inspired to write the poem, “ My Perimenopausal Body Cistern Disappointing How Surprising, " which they recite in this episode. Learn more about the nonprofit Let’s Talk Menopause: www.letstalkmenopause.org . Download a symptoms checklist here (lista de síntomas aquí ). Check out Robin’s Comedy & Funny True Stories at www.robingelfenbien.com Follow Robin on Social: Instagram , TikTok , Twitter & Facebook Thank you to Always Discreet for sponsoring this episode of Hello Menopause. Always Discreet because we deserve better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 7, 2023

Meet professional speaker, paralegal, former Miss USA pageant contestant, and mother of conjoined twins, Emily Stark. Emily started experiencing signs of menopause in the midst of grieving the loss of her mother to pancreatic cancer. Join Emily, Christine, and Robin as they talk about hot flashes, mood swings, thinning hair, and the similarities between grief and menopause. Plus, hear how Emily adjusted her idea of what midlife would be like and how menopause taught her to learn new things like how to build a yurt! Learn more about the nonprofit Let’s Talk Menopause: www.letstalkmenopause.org . Download a symptoms checklist here (lista de síntomas aquí ). Check out Robin’s Comedy & Funny True Stories at www.robingelfenbien.com Follow Robin on Social: Instagram , TikTok , Twitter & Facebook Thank you to Always Discreet for sponsoring this episode of Hello Menopause. Always Discreet because we deserve better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 24, 2023

Meet All-American Ironman triathlete, professional health and fitness writer, and host of the “Hit Play, Not Pause” podcast, Selene Yeager. As an athlete, Selene is no stranger to building a relationship with pain, yet menopause made her reassess her connection with her body. In this episode, she talks with Robin and Christine about finding out she was in perimenopause after experiencing hot flashes, night sweats, reduced muscle composition, and anxiety while in the midst of a semi-pro bike racing career. Selene says these symptoms made her want to disappear and almost give up racing. Selene also shares how educating herself about her body’s changes, slowing down, and “living forward” helped her get excited about the future and encourage other post-menopausal women to do the same. Learn more about the nonprofit Let’s Talk Menopause: www.letstalkmenopause.org . Download a symptoms checklist here (lista de síntomas aquí ). Check out Robin’s Comedy & Funny True Stories at www.robingelfenbien.com Follow Robin on Social: Instagram , TikTok , Twitter & Facebook Thank you to Always Discreet for sponsoring this episode of Hello Menopause. Always Discreet because we deserve better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 10, 2023

Meet Nina Lorez Collins, entrepreneur and author of What Would Virginia Woolf Do? And Other Questions I Ask Myself as I Attempt to Age Without Apology . Nina is also Chief Creative Officer of Revel, an online community for women at midlife and beyond. In this episode, Nina talks with Robin and Christine about how she first started waking up in the middle of the night for no reason. After doing some research, she learned this was a symptom of being in perimenopause. Nina goes on to share her experience of visiting doctors and trying various medications to address her host of symptoms including weight gain, hot flashes, vertigo, skin discoloration, joint pain, vaginal dryness and muscle spasms. Nina also shares wisdom from her career working in narrative medicine and how the Facebook group she started in 2015 grew organically to over 32,000 women worldwide. This community became a platform called The Wolfer and was the catalyst for her book, "What Would Virginia Woolf Do?" It's filled with a wealth of information and research that has helped many women on their own menopause journeys. Learn more about the nonprofit Let’s Talk Menopause: www.letstalkmenopause.org . Download a symptoms checklist here (lista de síntomas aquí ). Check out Robin’s Comedy & Funny True Stories at www.robingelfenbien.com Follow Robin on Social: Instagram , TikTok , Twitter & Facebook Thank you to Always Discreet for sponsoring this episode of Hello Menopause. Always Discreet because we deserve better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 27, 2022

Meet Darcey Steinke, American author and educator. Her most recent book is Flash Count Diary: Menopause and the Vindication of Natural Life . In it, Darcey writes frankly about her own experience with menopause and weaves together her personal story with philosophy, science, art, and literature. In this episode, Darcey shares what humans can learn from killer whales when it comes to aging, menopause, and leadership. Plus, she gets into how coping with sleep loss and hot flashes allowed her to access a deeper understanding of herself through journaling, solitude, and introspection. Join Robin, Christine, and Darcey’s conversation on what Darcey calls “graduate school for the body,” how she draws on wisdom from trans friends to celebrate hormonal changes and transitions, and how our aging bodies can teach us empathy. Learn more about the nonprofit Let’s Talk Menopause: www.letstalkmenopause.org . Download a symptoms checklist here (lista de síntomas aquí ). Check out Robin’s Comedy & Funny True Stories at www.robingelfenbien.com Follow Robin on Social: Instagram , TikTok , Twitter & Facebook Thank you to Always Discreet for sponsoring this episode of Hello Menopause. Always Discreet because we deserve better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 13, 2022

Meet Omisade (Omi) Burney-Scott, founder of the multimedia project, Black Girl’s Guide to Surviving Menopause. Omi is a Black Southern 7th generation native North Carolinian feminist, mother and healer. She uses her platform to uplift stories of Black women, femmes, nonbinary, and trans people navigating menopause through the Black Girl’s Guide to Menopause podcast, zines, and intergenerational dialogues. In this episode, she talks about her experience learning about perimenopause after getting pregnant with her second child and how her clinical depression and anxiety were linked to menopause. Join Robin, Christine, and Omi as they discuss being dismissed by care providers, and experiencing changes in mood, libido, hot flashes, night sweats, and brain fog. Omi also talks about tightening her BS meter as she’s gotten older, and creating sacred spaces for Black women to share their stories. Learn more about the nonprofit Let’s Talk Menopause: www.letstalkmenopause.org . Download a symptoms checklist here (lista de síntomas aquí ). Check out Robin’s Comedy & Funny True Stories at www.robingelfenbien.com Follow Robin on Social: Instagram , TikTok , Twitter & Facebook Thank you to Always Discreet for sponsoring this episode of Hello Menopause. Always Discreet because we deserve better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 29, 2022

Meet Emmy award-winning newscaster and author, Tamsen Fadal. In addition to being the PIX11 News primetime anchor, Tamsen is an advocate for women in the next chapter of their lives. She has published three self-help books including The New Single: Finding, Fixing and Falling Back In Love With Yourself , a guide to help women emerge from a big life change with confidence, grace, and a recipe for self-care. In this episode, Tamsen tells the story of finding herself on the bathroom floor, seized by anxiety, when she was supposed to be live on air. She chats with Christine and Robin about losing her mom to breast cancer at an early age, the impact that had on her own hormone therapy, and her commitment to empowering women to ‘unlock your bold’ at any age. Learn more about the nonprofit Let’s Talk Menopause: www.letstalkmenopause.org . Download a symptoms checklist here (lista de síntomas aquí ). Check out Robin’s Comedy & Funny True Stories at www.robingelfenbien.com Follow Robin on Social: Instagram , TikTok , Twitter & Facebook Thank you to Always Discreet for sponsoring this episode of Hello Menopause. Always Discreet because we deserve better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 15, 2022

Meet the “Menopause Chick,” Shirley Weir. Shirley is the founder of Menopause Chicks, an online platform that connects women to experts and a supportive community. She is also the author of Mokita: How to Navigate Perimenopause with Confidence and Ease . Grab a Not-So-Bloody-Mary and join Shirley, Christine, and Robin as they discuss brain fog, heavy bleeding, vaginal dryness, and mood changes. Plus, Shirley brings clarity to the lingering myths that surround hormone therapy. Learn more about the nonprofit Let’s Talk Menopause: www.letstalkmenopause.org . Download a symptoms checklist here (lista de síntomas aquí ). Check out Robin’s Comedy & Funny True Stories at www.robingelfenbien.com Follow Robin on Social: Instagram , TikTok , Twitter & Facebook Thank you to Always Discreet for sponsoring this episode of Hello Menopause. Always Discreet because we deserve better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 1, 2022

Meet fashion icon, Stacy London. Best known as the co-host of TLC’s hit show, What Not to Wear, Stacy is now the founder and CEO of State of Menopause, a product line for women that addresses the symptoms associated with perimenopause. Stacy opens up about the shame and grief that often accompanies menopause, the surprising symptoms like insomnia, depression and joint pain and why some experience such intense brain fog they think they may have early-onset Alzheimer’s. Learn more about the nonprofit Let’s Talk Menopause: www.letstalkmenopause.org . Download a symptoms checklist here (lista de síntomas aquí ). Check out Robin’s Comedy & Funny True Stories at www.robingelfenbien.com Follow Robin on Social: Instagram , TikTok , Twitter & Facebook Thank you to Always Discreet for sponsoring this episode of Hello Menopause. Always Discreet because we deserve better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 14, 2022

Menopause. It’s big, it’s life-changing, and it’s… hardly talked about. Well we’re gonna do just that. Talk about it! Join Let’s Talk Menopause co-founder Christine Maginnis and comedic storyteller Robin Gelfenbien as they explore the wide spectrum of perimenopause symptoms, the benefits of aging, and the misconceptions about the most mysterious non-mystery on Earth - menopause. Visit www.letstalkmenopause.org for a wealth of menopause information about the 101s of the menopause transition, a symptoms checklist, a wealth of free resources, and more. Hello Menopause! is a podcast from the national nonprofit Let’s Talk Menopause, produced in partnership with FRQNCY Media. Learn more about the nonprofit Let’s Talk Menopause: www.letstalkmenopause.org . Download a symptoms checklist here (lista de síntomas aquí ). Check out Robin’s Comedy & Funny True Stories at www.robingelfenbien.com Follow Robin on Social: Instagram , TikTok , Twitter & Facebook Thank you to Always Discreet for sponsoring this episode of Hello Menopause. Always Discreet because we deserve better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices