80. Debunk the Menopause Myths: Redefining Aging and Menopause with Rachel Lankester

Life doesn’t end after menopause. In this episode, Diane interviews Rachel Lankester, author, podcaster, and Founder of Magnificent Midlife. They discuss the overlooked and stigmatized topic of menopause, challenging negative ideas around it and advocating for a more positive view on midlife and beyond.Join Diane Gilman and Rachel Lankester as they redefine menopause, challenge ageism, and inspire listeners to embrace the beauty and wisdom of aging on this episode of Too Young To Be Old.Breaking the Taboo around Aging and MenopauseRachel is passionate about the idea that menopause shouldn't be taboo, considering it as common and as natural as puberty. She aims to reverse the stereotypes surrounding menopause and promote clarity by correcting misinformation.Dispelling the Myths about MenopauseTogether Rachel and Diane share their personal experiences of navigating menopause in their 40s, highlighting the way that the taboo around menopause can exacerbate women's difficulties during this phase.Holistic Approaches to Menopause Rachel emphasizes holistic remedies for menopausal symptoms, focusing on stress management, physical fitness, and nutrition. She recommends ground flaxseed and discusses the positives of natural approaches.Women over 50 in the Media and in Leadership Rachel argues about the importance of accurate representation of older women in the media and challenges the prevalent stereotypes. She draws surprising comparisons with whales, and emphasizes the value of women as leaders in society.Double Standard for Men and Women in RelationshipsDiane questions Rachel about relationships, especially the double standards faced by older women compared to men. They look at societal attitudes towards age-gap relationships and the need to challenge ageist perceptions.Rachel’s DetailsWebsite: https://magnificentmidlife.com/about/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MagnifMidlifeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/magnificentmidlife/?hl=enPinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/MagnificentMidlife1/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEteu6Z2mW1z1wnHiVB08uw?view_as=subscriberLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachellankester/Connect with DianeFacebook, Instagram, Tiktok and Youtube: @thedianegilman  Website: thedianegilman.com