Menopause on the Mic

Menopause Makes Us Matriarchs: Lessons from Nature’s Female Powerhouses Host Misti Graham argues that menopause is a powerful “level up,” using examples from matriarchal animal societies to challenge stereotypes about midlife women. She recounts a 75-year-old trophy hunter, Ernie Doscio, who paid $40,000 to hunt in Gabon and was trampled by five female elephants protecting a calf, noting elephant...

Host Misti Graham humorously re-imagines a world where men experience menopause as a literal medical reality, arguing it would spark outsized cultural, corporate, and medical responses. She riffs on men’s “man flu” stereotype to describe how hot flashes would become “power surges” prompting office evacuations, polar-zone cooling installations, and branded “alpha” products, while sleep disruption w...

Host Misti Graham welcomes listeners to Menopause on the Mic and humorously frames a quick grocery run as a live simulation of perimenopause/menopause symptoms. She describes being overwhelmed by brain fog, hot flashes, mood swings, and overstimulation as each aisle becomes a trigger or coping mechanism: bonding with produce, relying on pre-cut fruit for safety, buying aspirational bagged salad, t...

In this episode of 'Menopause on the Mic,' host Misti Graham humorously delves into the sleep disturbances experienced during menopause. Through vivid storytelling and witty observations, Misti describes the shift from a once restful sleep to sleepless nights spent overthinking and feeling restless. She highlights the absurdity of midnight thoughts, the futile advice from others, and the weird beh...

The Midlife Libido Mystery: A Hilarious Investigation In this episode of 'Menopause on the Mic,' host Misti Graham delves into the humorous and chaotic journey of a midlife libido mystery. Misti takes listeners through a detective-style investigation with comical analogies and relatable scenarios, examining the disappearance of libido during menopause. From hormonal suspects and exhaustive detecti...

In this episode of The Menopause On the Mic Podcast, host Misti Graham humorously delves into the seven stages of a hot flash, likening it to an Oscar-worthy performance. From initial denial to a final reflective aftermath, each stage is described with vivid, relatable, and comedic detail. Misti also provides practical hot flash survival tips, such as keeping fans everywhere, wearing layers, and a...

Join Misti Graham in this eye-opening and hilariously relatable episode of 'Menopause on the Mic.' Misti shares her personal, no-holds-barred journey through menopause, from waking up feeling like she's being 'cremated alive' to the creation of the 'Menopause Mafia' - a community for women navigating this unpredictable stage of life. Through laughter and raw honesty, Misti recounts her grocery sto...

Welcome to Menopause on the Mic! Join Misti Graham, founder of the Menopause Mafia, as she introduces 'Menopause on the Mic,' a podcast dedicated to women navigating perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause with humor, honesty, and zero shame. Expect weekly episodes filled with tips, stories, and candid conversations aimed at transforming chaos into connection and clarity. With a touch of humo...