Let's Talk Menopause

Hello Menopause!

A Mental Health , Health & Fitness and Society & Culture podcast

About the show

Menopause. It’s big, it’s life-changing and it’s… hardly talked about. Well, we’re gonna do just that. Talk about it! Each 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. Visit www.letstalkmenopause.org for a wealth of information about the 101s of the menopause transition, a symptoms checklist, helpful resources, and more.  Hello Menopause! is a podcast from the national nonprofit Let’s Talk Menopause.

Newest episodes

Janet Liang, EVP & President of Oscar Insurance: Closing the Coverage Gap

Nov 11, 2026 38 min

Janet Liang, executive vice president and president of Oscar Insurance brings decades of healthcare experience to the menopause conversation. She joins Stacy to talk about how menopause care fits into coverage today, how insurers are starting to design around women's needs in midlife, and what it will take for menopause care to be treated as essential healthcare. Plus: practical advice on understanding your coverage, talking to your doctor, and finding a clinician who treats menopause. 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 YouTube, 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. Learn more at letstalkmenopause.org. This episode is sponsored by Oscar Insurance, one of the largest and fastest-growing health insurers dedicated to the individual market. Oscar serves millions of individuals with innovative products, including HelloMeno, a product designed for specialized menopause care. Learn more at HiOscar.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Hadine Joffe: Sleep & the Menopause Brain

Nov 4, 2026 54 min

Night sweats waking you up again and again? You may fall right back asleep, but Dr. Hadine Joffe says those repeated interruptions do real damage, even if you’re in bed for eight hours. She tells Stacy how hot flashes set off a domino effect—first broken sleep and then low mood—and why fragmented sleep raises the long-term risk for heart disease and weight gain. She also explains how to tell the menopause “blues” from major depression and why that changes the treatment, and shares the options that work: hormone therapy, new non-hormonal medications, and CBT for insomnia. Dr. Hadine Joffe, MD, MSc, is Chair and Psychiatrist-in-Chief of the Department of Psychiatry at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. She founded and directs the Women's Hormones and Aging Research Program at BIDMC's RHYME Research Center, where her work focuses on depression, insomnia, hot flashes, and fatigue in women going through menopause or breast cancer treatment. She has led NIH-funded research for more than 26 years and published over 200 studies. 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 YouTube, 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. Learn more at letstalkmenopause.org. This episode is sponsored by CVS Health. CVS Health is committed to closing gaps in women's health at every life stage – because every woman deserves care that is accessible, affordable and personalized. Learn more at CVSHealth.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Amna Dermish: Planned Parenthood & Menopause Care

Oct 28, 2026 38 min

Planned Parenthood isn't just for your 20s. Dr. Amna Dermish, a board-certified OB-GYN at Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas, tells Stacy that menopause care has always been part of what they offer, and why more women are coming back to the provider they trusted when they were younger. She walks through what a perimenopause visit actually looks like, why you still need to think about contraception, how to filter menopause advice online, and what worries her about the rush of telehealth apps selling hormones and GLP-1s. Dr. Amna Dermish, MD, is a board-certified OB-GYN specializing in reproductive health and family planning, and serves as Chief Operating and Medical Services Officer at Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas. She earned her medical degree at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, completed her OB-GYN residency at Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia, and completed a Fellowship in Family Planning along with a Master's in Clinical Investigation at the University of Utah. Her work focuses on removing barriers to comprehensive reproductive and sexual health care. 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 YouTube, 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. Learn more at letstalkmenopause.org. This episode is sponsored by CVS Health. CVS Health is committed to closing gaps in women's health at every life stage – because every woman deserves care that is accessible, affordable and personalized. Learn more at CVSHealth.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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All episodes

Janet Liang, EVP & President of Oscar Insurance: Closing the Coverage Gap

Nov 11, 2026 38 min

Dr. Hadine Joffe: Sleep & the Menopause Brain

Nov 4, 2026 54 min

Dr. Amna Dermish: Planned Parenthood & Menopause Care

Oct 28, 2026 38 min

Dr. Corinne Menn: Breast Cancer, Hormones & Menopause

Oct 21, 2026 1 hr 5 min

If you've had breast cancer, carry a BRCA mutation, or have a family history, the menopause conversation can feel like it isn't for you. Dr. Corinne Menn, a board-certified OB-GYN, 24-year breast cancer survivor, and BRCA carrier who has been through menopause three times, tells Stacy it is. She explains the real options for survivors and high-risk women, from hot flash relief during treatment to vaginal estrogen to hormone therapy after surgical menopause, and how to walk out of a short appointment with a plan. About Dr. Corinne Menn: Dr. Corinne Menn, DO, FACOG, MSCP, is a board-certified OB-GYN and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner. She focuses her practice on menopause care for cancer survivors and women at high risk for breast cancer. Find her at drmenn.com and on Instagram @drmennobgyn. 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 YouTube, 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. Learn more at letstalkmenopause.org. This episode is sponsored by CVS Health. CVS Health is committed to closing gaps in women's health at every life stage – because every woman deserves care that is accessible, affordable and personalized. Learn more at CVSHealth.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Joanne Armstrong: How To Get Better Menopause Care

Oct 14, 2026 37 min

Dr. Joanne Armstrong, Vice President and Chief Medical Officer for Women’s Health and Genomics at CVS Health, joins Stacy to discuss why menopause has long been overlooked in the workplace and in medicine. They cover what it takes to improve care at a national scale and the steps women can take when they feel dismissed by their doctors.A board-certified OB-GYN with more than 20 years of experience in clinical practice and health policy, Dr. Armstrong leads women’s health and genomics strategy across CVS Health. She is also an associate professor of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive sciences at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, where she continues to see patients and train medical students and residents. She holds degrees from Cornell University, the University of Michigan School of Public Health, and Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. She completed her residency at Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island/Brown University and a health policy fellowship with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.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 YouTube, 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.This episode is sponsored by CVS Health. CVS Health is committed to closing gaps in women's health at every life stage – because every woman deserves care that is accessible, affordable and personalized. Learn more at CVSHealth.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bobbi Brown: Aging Without Apology

Oct 7, 2026 49 min

Bobbi Brown built two beauty brands, reinvented herself at 59, and at 69 is strength training three days a week and refusing to apologize for any of it. The makeup artist and founder of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics and Jones Road Beauty joins Stacy London to talk about midlife beauty, starting over, and the simple daily habits that actually make a difference. "When you get to fifty, I could either be depressed 'cause I'm fifty, or I could just say, okay, watch me." — Bobbi Brown Bobbi Brown is a renowned makeup artist and entrepreneur, best-selling author, sought-after speaker, beauty industry icon, and a hotelier. She founded two successful cosmetic brands: Bobbi Brown Cosmetics and, more recently, created the clean beauty brand Jones Road. She also envisioned and now operates The George Hotel in Montclair, NJ. Bobbi made the TIME100 “Most Influential People in the World” list and was also named one of Fortune's Most Powerful Women and Forbes' "50 Over 50" Most Influential Women. She has received the Glamour Woman of the Year Award, the Fashion Group International Night of Stars Beauty Award, and the Jackie Robinson Foundation’s ROBIE Humanitarian Award. She was appointed to the Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame. 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 YouTube, 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Breast Cancer & Menopause with Gaby Natale, Monica Molenaar, and Dr. Marisa Weiss.

Sep 30, 2026 57 min

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and in this episode, Stacy is joined by three women who've lived where breast cancer and menopause collide: journalist and survivor Gaby Natale, Alloy co-founder/co-CEO and survivor Monica Molenaar, and breast oncologist and survivor Dr. Marisa Weiss of Breastcancer.org. Gaby talks about "breaking the news to yourself" after her diagnosis, and the hot flashes that hit mid-interview on live TV. Monica shares how she went into surgical menopause overnight at 40 with no warning, spent years getting conflicting advice, and later chose a preventive double mastectomy partly so she'd never have to give up hormone therapy. Dr. Weiss breaks down what's actually on the table for survivors and high-risk women, because "no hormones" isn't the same as "no relief." In this episode: Why BRCA1 and BRCA2 can lead to very different conversations about hormone therapy Local vaginal estrogen vs. systemic hormones, and the non-hormonal options survivors often never hear about Why some common hot flash medications shouldn't be combined with tamoxifen How cultural taboos and language barriers keep Latina women from getting care How to prep for an appointment so your biggest questions don't come up with the doctor's hand on the doorknob The baseline every woman facing treatment should know: bone density, vitamin D, strength and balance Gaby Natale is a three-time Daytime Emmy–winning journalist, author, and founder of Menopausia.com, a bilingual menopause platform. Monica Molenaar is co-founder and co-CEO of Alloy Women's Health. Dr. Marisa Weiss is a breast oncologist and the founder of Breastcancer.org. 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 YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. And if you loved this conversation, leave us a review and share it wi...

Kim & Penn Holderness: Surviving Perimenopause as a Couple

Sep 23, 2026 42 min

Penn Holderness is the first husband to join Hello Menopause — and he and Kim (married 21 years, and the comedic duo behind the Holderness Family's viral songs and videos) sit down with Stacy to talk about what happens when perimenopause shows up in a marriage. They cover the physical-touch code words that saved their intimacy, the hormone "character" they invented to separate Kim from her symptoms, Kim's own panic-attack-to-diagnosis story, and why they think there needs to be a book about menopause written for men. Follow Kim and Penn @theholdernessfamily 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 YouTube, 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back! Season 4, Part 2 Trailer

Sep 17, 2026 1 min

We're back. Season 4 of Hello Menopause returns with part two, and Stacy's kicking things off with a lineup that spans beauty, partnership, and breast cancer. In the trailer: Kim & Penn Holderness open up about navigating perimenopause as a couple, Bobbi Brown talks aging without apology, and Dr. Corinne Menn joins for a conversation on breast cancer and menopause — plus so many more incredible guests on the way. First episode of part two drops September 23. Follow Let's Talk Menopause on Instagram and Hello Menopause! on YouTube. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode! The Hello Menopause! Fall Lineup: Kim & Penn Holderness Bobbi Brown Dr. Corinne Menn Gaby Natale Monica Molenaar Dr. Marisa Weiss Joanne Armstrong, CVS Health Dr. Amna Dermish Hadine Joffe, MD, MSc Janet Liang, Oscar Health This season of Hello Menopause is sponsored by CVS Health. CVS Health is committed to closing gaps in women's health at every life stage — because every woman deserves care that is accessible, affordable and personalized. To learn more, visit CVSHealth.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Mary Claire Haver on the Menopause Toolkit: Nutrition, Strength & Stress

Sep 2, 2026 19 min

Dr. 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. In this episode: The 3 highest-fiber foods to add to your grocery list this week — and why most women are only getting half the fiber they need Why strength training should replace punishment-cardio as your go-to workout The real explanation for "new" joint pain that shows up with no injury How to build a stress-reduction practice for the exact moment your body is least equipped to handle it Dr. Mary Claire Haver is a board-certified OB-GYN and leading advocate for midlife women's health, with a social media following of over 7 million. She is the founder of The 'Pause Life educational platform and The 'Pause Wellness Clinic, where she focuses on evidence-based care for hormonal transitions. She is also a multi-time bestselling author, known for her books The Galveston Diet, the #1 New York Times bestseller The New Menopause, and The New Perimenopause. Listen to the full episode and subscribe to Hello Menopause at letstalkmenopause.org. This is a Summer Short. Season 4 is taking a quick summer breather, but we're dropping bite-sized episodes every other week all summer long. Real talk. Real experts. All-new episodes return in September. 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 YouTube, 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bone Health After 40 with Dr. Vonda Wright

Aug 5, 2026 15 min

"Muscle is nature's Spanx." Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Vonda Wright joins Stacy to make the case for why your bones deserve as much attention as your hot flashes. They cover what a DEXA scan number actually means, why bone loss isn't just a postmenopausal problem, and why women with osteoporosis can — and should — still lift heavy. Listen to the full episode at ⁠letstalkmenopause.org⁠ or wherever you get your podcasts. This is a Summer Short. Season 4 is taking a quick summer breather, but we're dropping bite-sized episodes every other week all summer long — our most-loved conversations plus brand-new voices. Real talk. Real experts. All-new episodes return in September. 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 YouTube, 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Carol Tavris & Dr. Avrum Bluming | Menopause, Medicine & Misinformation

Jul 22, 2026 13 min

Breast cancer risk. Heart disease. Hip fractures. Alzheimer's. In this Summer Short, Estrogen Matters co-authors Dr. Avrum Bluming (oncologist) and Dr. Carol Tavris (social psychologist) walk through what the Women's Health Initiative study actually found — and why a whole generation of doctors are still working from data the study's own authors have since walked back. Listen to the full episode at letstalkmenopause.org or wherever you get your podcasts. This is a Summer Short. Season 4 is taking a quick summer breather, but we're dropping bite-sized episodes every other week all summer long — our most-loved conversations plus brand-new voices. Real talk. Real experts. All-new episodes return in September. 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 YouTube, 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is It ADHD or Perimenopause? | Coach Debbie White on why symptoms surface at midlife

Jul 8, 2026 31 min

Is it perimenopause, or ADHD that's been there all along? Executive function coach Debbie White — diagnosed with ADHD at midlife herself — joins Stacy London to explain why the two look so similar and how to tell them apart. Debbie's core insight: perimenopause doesn't cause ADHD, it reveals it. ADHD is a lifelong neurobiological condition, but inconsistent estrogen can break the systems that kept it manageable for decades — and because it's lifelong, postmenopausal women navigate it too. She shares the strategies that work: the one-notepad rule, "eat the frog," planning ahead, and the power of the pause. This is a Summer Short. Season 4 is taking a quick summer breather, but we're dropping bite-sized episodes every other week all summer long — our most-loved conversations plus brand-new voices. Real talk. Real experts. Under ten minutes. All-new episodes return in September. Connect with Debbie White: LifeStormer.com 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 YouTube, 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Risk Factor Nobody's Talking About: Menopause, Estrogen, and the Heart Disease Epidemic in Women

Jun 24, 2026 39 min

Cardiologist Dr. Jayne Morgan has a message that cuts through the noise: menopause is not a gynecological footnote. It's a cardiovascular inflection point — and most women don't find out until it's too late.In this episode, Dr. Morgan and Stacy cover the full arc of women's cardiovascular health: why complicated pregnancies are early warning signs, what happens to blood pressure at age 51, how every perimenopausal symptom signals estrogen loss and rising cardiac risk, and why perimenopause is actually your best window to intervene. They also discuss the racial disparity in symptom severity, the limits and promises of AI in women's health, and why the case for estrogen doesn't require the studies we don't have. Dr. Jayne Morgan is a Cardiologist and Vice President of Medical Affairs at Hello Heart, specializing in women’s health, particularly AI and digital heart health technology, and cardiovascular research. Follow Dr. Morgan @drjaynemorgan 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 YouTube, 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beyond Estrogen: Testosterone, longevity, and the science of what comes next: NYT journalist Susan Dominus

Jun 17, 2026 43 min

Stacy and NYT journalist Susan Dominus pick up where Part 1 left off — this time going deep on the hormone that's barely made it into the mainstream menopause conversation: testosterone. Susan, who recently reported an in-depth piece on testosterone for women, breaks down what the research actually shows, why the US is so far behind other countries, and what happens when women go far beyond the studied dose. They get into the delivery problem — why there's no FDA-approved option for women yet, the proposal for a testosterone pill, the risks and side effects at high doses, and how telehealth is filling the gap with varying degrees of rigor.From there, the conversation expands: GLP-1s and their surprising reach beyond weight loss, what longevity researchers actually say is the number one predictor of a longer life, and a fascinating new field called cellular rejuvenation that may one day reverse aging at the cellular level. 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 YouTube, 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Menopause Information Gap: Susan Dominus, New York Times

Jun 10, 2026 54 min

The NYT journalist who broke open the menopause conversation — on hormones, risk, and what we're still learning. Susan Dominus wrote what many call the defining article of the modern menopause conversation. In Part 1 of this two-part episode, she and Stacy go deep: the cultural bias baked into "significant symptoms," how to actually think about hormone therapy risk, and why women spent 20 years without real answers. Susan Dominus is a staff writer at The New York Times Magazine. Her 2022 piece "Women Have Been Misled About Menopause" sparked a nationwide conversation about hormone therapy, medical bias, and the cost of what we don't know. 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 YouTube, 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 podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider about your individual care. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Women Are Not Small Men: Dr. Stacy Sims on Exercise, Nutrition, and Menopause

Jun 3, 2026 52 min

Everything you've been told about exercise and nutrition was probably based on male physiology. For women in perimenopause and menopause, that gap is costing us. Stacy talks with Dr. Stacy Sims — exercise physiologist and leading researcher in female-specific science — about why women lose power before muscle, how the gut microbiome shifts in the four years before menopause, why fasting past noon disrupts your hormones, what to do if you're on a GLP-1, and how to build bone density, brain health, and confidence through movement. Find Dr. Sims at drstacysims.com. 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 YouTube, 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pay Now or Pay Later: Fixing Menopause in the Workplace

May 27, 2026 56 min

What does menopause cost you at work — and what is it costing your employer? Stacy talks with Kacy Fleming, organizational psychologist and founder of The Fuchsia Tent, about the staggering data behind menopause and the workplace, and the practical framework that can actually fix it. They get into why menopause is invisible in corporate data, the 10% earnings penalty for symptomatic women, and why midlife women — not AI — are the real future of the workforce. Plus: Kacy's own perimenopause story, the confidence crisis so many of us recognize, and why she believes this doesn't have to be as hard or as expensive as everyone thinks. 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 YouTube, 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reckoning to Renaissance: Embracing Your True Identity in Midlife | Vanessa Chamberlin

May 20, 2026 27 min

What does it really mean to let go of what no longer serves you? For Vanessa Chamberlin, founder of the Silver Liberation movement, it started with a decision to stop dyeing her hair — and ended up reshaping everything she believed about beauty, aging, and worthiness. Stacy and Vanessa dig into the intersection of gray hair and menopause, the shame so many women carry about their appearance in midlife, and why radical self-acceptance is less a beauty choice and more a complete belief system overhaul. In this episode: the lovability trap, the slow grow-out method, the difference between liberation and anger, and why self-care at this stage is non-negotiable. 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 YouTube, 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hormones, Skin Health & the Science of Midlife Glow | Lorrie King & Celeste Lee of Caire Beauty

May 13, 2026 1 hr 5 min

Your hormones changed — and your products never caught up. Caire Beauty co-founders Lorrie King and Celeste Lee break down exactly what declining estrogen does to your skin starting in your 30s, why delivery matters more than ingredients, and how they built a patented lipid emulsion that actually gets into the skin instead of just sitting on top of it. Plus: HRT and skin, the problem with anti-aging language, and why most women are layering all wrong. This episode is sponsored by Versalie.com 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bedroom Gap: What Menopause Does to Your Sex Life — Dr. Maria Sophocles

May 6, 2026 57 min

Why does desire disappear during menopause — and what can you actually do about it? OB-GYN and sex counselor Dr. Maria Sophocles joins Stacy London to answer the questions your doctor won't ask and most women are too embarrassed to bring up. Dr. Sophocles is the author of The Bedroom Gap and one of the leading voices on women's sexual health and menopause. In this episode: the physiology of why menopause affects desire and arousal, the safety of vaginal estrogen and testosterone (even for cancer survivors), FDA-approved medications for low libido, how to talk about sex in a long-term relationship, and why sexual health is the fifth pillar of longevity. Dr. Sophocles also shares what she's doing beyond the exam room: mentoring clinicians, developing a documentary called HOT!, building a clinic in Kenya, and getting copies of The Bedroom Gap into domestic violence shelters and marginalized communities nationwide. The Bedroom Gap by Dr. Maria Sophocles — available wherever books are sold Dr. Sophocles' website: MariaSophoclesMD.com Instagram: @MariaSophoclesMD This episode is sponsored by Versalie.com 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Menopause! Season 4 Trailer

May 1, 2026 1 min

Stacy London is back for Season 4 of Hello Menopause — and this is the biggest season yet. Sexual health, breast cancer, fitness, skincare, ADHD, hormone therapy, heart health, identity, and more. Guests include Dr. Maria Sophocles, Dr. Stacy Sims, Susan Dominus, Bobbi Brown, Kim and Penn Holderness, Dr. Corinne Menn, Dr. Jayne Morgan, and Dr. Joanne Armstrong of CVS Health. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Motherhood, Menopause & Mental Health: Ruthie Ackerman on Life After COVID

Oct 29, 2025 34 min

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

Dr. Jessica Shepherd

Oct 15, 2025 46 min

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

From Midlife Crisis to Midlife Chrysalis: Chip Conley’s Roadmap to Reinvention

Jun 25, 2025 55 min

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

The Truth About Midlife: Julie Flakstad on Aging, Identity & Starting Over

Jun 18, 2025 56 min

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

Menopause with a Mission: How Gaby Natale Is Leading a Bilingual Revolution in Women’s Health

Jun 11, 2025 43 min

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

Reshma Saujani on Breaking the Midlife Penalty and Rewriting the Rules of Aging

Jun 4, 2025 55 min

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

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

May 28, 2025 50 min

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

Gender, Hormones & Midlife Health: Rethinking Menopause with Dr. Jill Liss

May 21, 2025 45 min

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

Menopause, Medicine & Misinformation with Dr. Carol Tavris & Dr. Avrum Bluming

May 14, 2025 46 min

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

Strong Women, Strong Bones with Dr. Vonda Wright

May 7, 2025 53 min

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

The World's Hottest Menopause Party: Owning Change, Community & Confidence with Tamsen Fadal

Apr 30, 2025 43 min

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Redefining Sexual Health in Menopause with Dr. Somi Javaid

Apr 23, 2025 58 min

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

Menopause, Policy, and the Fight for Health Equity with Jennifer Weiss-Wolf

Apr 16, 2025 1 hr 2 min

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

Curiosity, Courage & Confidence: Sophia Bush on Navigating Change

Apr 9, 2025 41 min

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 health...

Season 3 Trailer

Apr 4, 2025 2 min

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

Bonus Episode: You Are Not Broken with Kelly Casperson

May 15, 2024 46 min

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

Better Sleep, Better Health: How to improve your sleep with Dr. Shelby Harris

May 8, 2024 43 min

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

Breaking the Silence: Naomi Watts on Menopause

May 1, 2024 43 min

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

Demystifying Menopause: Practical information on Midlife, Hormones, and Sexual Health with Dr. Kelly Casperson

Apr 24, 2024 52 min

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

Pause for the Mena: Embracing Menopause with Carla Hall

Apr 17, 2024 51 min

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

Menopause and The Female Brain with Dr. Lisa Mosconi

Apr 10, 2024 1 hr 21 min

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

Regaining Control: Mastery Over Menopause with Dr. Judith Joseph

Apr 3, 2024 40 min

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

Be Your Own Advocate with Dr. Sharon Malone

Mar 27, 2024 1 hr 5 min

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

The 'Pause Life: Dr. Mary Claire Haver

Mar 20, 2024 41 min

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

Hello Menopause! Season Two Trailer

Mar 14, 2024 3 min

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

“BRCA1 Positive “ with Monica Molenaar

Apr 4, 2023 38 min

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

“Menopause At Work“ with Samantha Frankel

Mar 21, 2023 31 min

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

“This Isn’t Me!” with Emily McDowell

Mar 7, 2023 41 min

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

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Created by: Let's Talk Menopause
Status: Active
Latest episode: Nov 11, 2026
Episodes: 60
Release period: Weekly
Avg. episode length: 41 min
Explicit: No
Language: English

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