(All Aboard) The Menopause Train

In this eye-opening episode, we step aboard “The Menopause Train” to explore the biological, emotional, and societal impact of menopause. Once whispered about as “The Change,” menopause is now entering mainstream conversation thanks to advocates like journalist Tamsen Fadal and menopause specialist Dr. Maria Migas. We unpack the reality of perimenopause and menopause, the lack of medical training around it, and the pressing need for better education, support, and workplace accommodations.  This episode encourages us all—regardless of gender—to recognize, normalize, and support the menopausal journey.Key Takeaways:Menopause is more than just hot flashes.  With over 30 potential symptoms, including brain fog, anxiety and bladder infections, menopause can significantly impact daily life and is often misunderstood or misdiagnosed.  Medical training and awareness are lagging behind.  Most doctors receive minimal education on menopause, leaving many women without adequate support or treatment options during this stage of life.  Advocacy is fueling change.  Voices like Tamsen Fadal’s are pushing menopause into public conversations.  These kinds of public conversations are calling for better research, resources and workplace policies to address the huge economic cost of unmanaged symptoms in Canada alone. ----Tamsen Fadal:  https://www.tamsenfadal.com/Dr. Maria Migas, Halifax, NS  The Menopause Society of Nova ScotiaJennifer Gillivan, President and CEO of the IWK Foundation, Halifax, NS  https://iwkfoundation.org/Menopause Foundation of CanadaThe Fifth Wave is produced by Story Studio Network.