Women's Health

In her own words, Catherine “crashed into menopause.” It made her feel off-balance both physically and emotionally.  Candidly, she describes the hot flashes, night sweats, and skin changes that characterized her menopause and why she feels a responsibility to talk about it. Catherine  Is the founder of a global online community of midlife women and believes “it’s really important for women to shar...

Chenoa describes herself as an emotional and soul intelligence expert. She considers her menopause journey as a powerfully positive time of renewal to “create the things that work for me.” In her episode she speaks honestly about the effect her menopause had on sex and intimacy, and how open discussion with her husband helped her move into this next stage in her life with confidence. menopause: un...

Fashionista and midlife social media influencer, Shauna describes the intense hot flashes and uncontrollable periods that defined her menopause journey.  She explains how her doctor “helped me realise what was going on in my body.” She challenges women not to fear menopause, but to talk about it and embrace it. menopause: unmuted is designed to raise awareness, encourage communication, and share i...

"However, you experience menopause, it’s so important to remember you’re not alone." In the the final episode of season one, Dr Mary Jane Minkin shares some of her story highlights. menopause: unmuted is designed to raise awareness, encourage communication, and share information. It is not designed to provide medical advice or promote or recommend any treatment option. Links http://menopauseunmute...

E5: Rebecca’s Story Of all the symptoms she experienced, Rebecca felt powerless to combat the weight she gained. Rebecca’s story is about switching focus to celebrating the power and capabilities of a woman’s body and sharing her experience with her two teenage girls. “I found if you bring the people who are closest to you into what's happening, and you talk about it, it's so much easier.” menopau...

E4: Kathie’s Story Kathie experienced menopause in her 30s, induced by a partial hysterectomy. Now aged 54, her story is about becoming a cheerleader for her friends experiencing menopause and being there to talk and help them stay positive throughout this next phase of life. “I'm able to give them a sense that it's not the end of the world.” menopause: unmuted is designed to raise awareness, enco...

E3: Charlene’s Story With the sudden onset of menopause, Charlene’s story is about her taking control, changing the way she worked to help manage hot flashes, and finding ways to manage her anxiety. In hindsight she wished she’d been more vocal. “There's usually someone that's listening. So, don't stop talking.” menopause: unmuted is designed to raise awareness, encourage communication, and share...

E2: Rachel’s Story From feeling invisible to invincible, Rachel’s story is about trying to navigate the emotional turbulence and physical changes associated with menopause, while managing other personal pressures. “I'm a badass ... and badassery just gets more creative as you get older.” menopause: unmuted is designed to raise awareness, encourage communication, and share information. It is not de...

E1: Susan’s Story Susan’s story is about honesty of experience. She has no doubt that talking and sharing experiences with her friends and confiding in family and co-workers helped her navigate her way through menopause. “The more we talk about it … we're going to be able to break those barriers and break down those fences that have been placed before us.”  menopause: unmuted is designed to raise...