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"How to Menopause" Navigating Perimenopause and Menopause Symptoms with Tamsen Fadal
"How to Menopause" Navigating Perimenopause and Menopause Symptoms with Tamsen Fadal

"How to Menopause" Navigating Perimenopause and Menopause Symptoms with Tamsen Fadal

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In this episode of SHE MD, hosts Mary Alice Haney and Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi welcome Tamsen Fadal, a renowned journalist and advocate for menopause awareness. Tamsen and the hosts explore the challenges women face with perimenopause, menopause symptoms, and health risks of various treatments such as HRT. Tamsen also shares insights from her book "How to Menopause" and her documentary "The M Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause". Access more information about the podcast and additional expert health tips by visiting SHE MD Podcast and Ovii.       Sponsors: Myriad: Knowing your family’s history of cancer is a first step to understanding your own cancer risk and may qualify you for the MyRisk Hereditary Cancer Test with RiskScore hereditary cancer test. It’s easy, accurate, and covered by most insurers. Learn more at GetMyRisk.comYNAB: Listeners of She MD can claim an exclusive three-month free trial, with no credit required at www.YNAB.com/shemdCymbiotika: Go to Cymbiotikia.com/SHEMD for 20% off your order + free shipping today.Zoe: As a ZOE member, you'll get an at home test kit and personalized nutrition program to help make smarter food choices that support your gut. That’s ZOE.com and use code SHEMD10 to get 10% off your membership.Momentous: Go to livemomentous.com and try it today for 20% off with code SHEMD, and start living on purpose.Deinde: Use Code SHEMD for 15% off at DEINDE.comNetflix Pulse: Watch Pulse. April 3rd. Only on Netflix. TAMSEN FADAL’S TAKEAWAYS:Menopause is Not the End: It’s only a transition and the more you understand it, the easier it will beGet Genetic Testing Done: Knowing about the APOE4 Gene, APOB, Genetic testing, and understanding one's lifetime risk of breast cancer is crucial for making informed decisions about perimenopause and menopause treatments.Prioritize Community & Connection: Have conversations about what you’re going through and support the other women in your life as they go through changesThe Importance of Sleep is Underrated: Sleep hygiene, including consistent bedtimes and morning sunlight exposure, can significantly improve sleep quality during menopause and perimenopause.Symptoms of Perimenopause: Itchy skin, brain fog, mood swings, weight gain, and irregular periods can start as early as the mid-30’s. Women need to educate themselves about menopause symptoms and advocate for their healthIN THIS EPISODE:  (00:00) Introduction(03:40) “How To Menopause”(05:07) Tamsen's perimenopause and menopause journey(11:40) Brain fog as a severe symptom(18:52) When do you start hormones?(26:33) Perimenopause HRT risks(40:08) What are perimenopause symptoms?(41:18) Sleep hygiene with menopause(47:09) Empowering women through menopause educationRESOURCES:tamsenfadal.com - Tamsen Fadal's websitehowtomenopause.com - Tamsen Fadal's BookTamsen's InstagramTamsen's FacebookTamsen's LinkedInTamsen's YouTubeGUEST BIOGRAPHY:Tamsen FadalTamsen Fadal is an Emmy Award-winning journalist, author, documentary filmmaker, and social media’s “midlife mentor.” After over three decades as a news anchor, Tamsen pivoted her career towards women’s advocacy, guiding her audience of 4+ million (50+ million monthly views) through midlife and beyond. She is the creator and executive producer of the PBS documentary, The M Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause, which has been viewed by over 1 million women across 350+ cities and 42 countries, and the author of her new book, How To Menopause: Take Charge of Your Health, Reclaim Your Life, and Feel Even Better than Before (Hachette 2025).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"How to Menopause" Navigating Perimenopause and Menopause Symptoms with Tamsen Fadal

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