Episodios

  • The M-Factor: How Two Women Turned Menopause Into a Global Movement

    The M-Factor: How Two Women Turned Menopause Into a Global Movement
    May 28 2025
    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.
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  • Gender, Hormones & Midlife Health: Rethinking Menopause with Dr. Jill Liss

    Gender, Hormones & Midlife Health: Rethinking Menopause with Dr. Jill Liss
    May 21 2025
    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.
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    45 m
  • Menopause, Medicine & Misinformation with Dr. Carol Tavris & Dr. Avrum Bluming

    Menopause, Medicine & Misinformation with Dr. Carol Tavris & Dr. Avrum Bluming
    May 14 2025
    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.
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    46 m
  • Strong Women, Strong Bones with Dr. Vonda Wright

    Strong Women, Strong Bones with Dr. Vonda Wright
    May 7 2025
    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.
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    53 m
  • Owning Change, Community & Confidence with Tamsen Fadal

    Owning Change, Community & Confidence with Tamsen Fadal
    Apr 30 2025
    Owning Change, Confidence & Community with Tamsen FadalAward-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.
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    42 m
  • Redefining Sexual Health in Menopause with Dr. Somi Javaid

    Redefining Sexual Health in Menopause with Dr. Somi Javaid
    Apr 23 2025
    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.
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    58 m
  • Menopause, Policy, and the Fight for Health Equity with Jennifer Weiss-Wolf

    Menopause, Policy, and the Fight for Health Equity with Jennifer Weiss-Wolf
    Apr 16 2025
    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.
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    1 h y 1 m
  • Curiosity, Courage & Confidence: Sophia Bush on Navigating Change

    Curiosity, Courage & Confidence: Sophia Bush on Navigating Change
    Apr 9 2025
    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.
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    41 m
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