Breaking the Silence on Menopause with Tamsen Fadal

In this episode, our conversation centers around menopause — something that affects millions of women worldwide yet is often misunderstood and under-discussed. Our guest, Tamsen Fadal, is an advocate for menopause education, sharing insights into the community for women she is creating, her upcoming documentary and book. From the lack of research to the ongoing stigma and limited understanding in both healthcare and the workplace, we explore the challenges women face during this life stage and the growing movement to provide better resources, support and early education.  Join us as we discuss:Why there is a lack of understanding about  perimenopause, menopause, and their symptomsThe lasting impact of misinformation, including the 2002 study that caused widespread fear about hormone replacement therapy (HRT)Why it’s crucial for doctors to be educated on menopause and how to find the right careThe social and emotional toll menopause can have on relationshipsWhat companies can do to support women in the workplace and why a menopause policy should become the norm. The role of community and how platforms, like Tamsen"s, are helping women share their experiences and find support. We also discuss Tamsen"s Upcoming documentary with PBS: The M Factor. You can get more information here: https://www.tamsenfadal.com/the-m-factor You can also pre-order Tamsen"s upcoming book, How to Menopause here: https://www.tamsenfadal.com/howtomenopause More about Tamsen: Tamsen Fadal is an award-winning journalist, menopause advocate, filmmaker and a content creator. She recently left her 30- year career as a news anchor to dedicate herself to rewriting the narrative for women in midlife. Links and Resources: Website:  TamsenFadal.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tamsenfadal/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamsenfadal/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tamsenfadal Documentary: https://www.tamsenfadal.com/the-m-factor Pre-Order Book https://www.tamsenfadal.com/howtomenopause Enter to win a copy of the book at SheSpeaks.com  Want more from SheSpeaks? * Sign up for our podcast newsletter HERE! * Connect with us on Instagram, FB & Twitter @shespeaksup Contact us at podcast@shespeaks.com WATCH our podcast on YouTube @SheSpeaksTV