Bullying and Mental Health with Dana Jacoviello

Using TikTok to Normalize the Menopause Conversation

Release Date: 07/28/2022

Description: Who knew that TikTok could serve as a resource for millions of women trying to figure out menopause? Certainly not Tamsen Fadal, who tentatively dipped a toe into the social media platform for the first time only to be shocked by the eye-opening response. In no time her post – 34 Symptoms of Menopause – blew up and the award-winning New York news anchor had uncovered her next assignment! As we’ll learn on this episode of the Busine$$ of the V, there is a movement afoot to make the world safe for discussions about menopause. It’s here, it’s real and its impacts on workplace productivity are real. Having herself collapsed on the job with a constellation of symptoms that took her off-guard, Tamsen received a crash course on all things hormonal while investigating the episode. She has since gone on to produce a new documentary exploring women’s physical, emotional and professional passages and the science that shapes their journey. Also at work on a book about what it means to enter midlife, Tamsen is exploring the stories of women – herself and others – navigating a transition that can be both frightening and liberating, challenging and exhilarating. Enjoy this heartening conversation about the many ways in which menopause (and its workplace impacts) have emerged from the shadows, and not a moment too soon!   Want to hear about Tamsen’s 34 symptoms of menopause – and more? Click here to visit her TikTok page.   Would you like to hear previous episode of the Busine$$ of the V? Click here!   TOPICS COVERED:   From Broadcasting News to Broadcasting Menopausal Symptoms: How Tamsen embarked on her current work building a community of women dealing with menopause in the workplace and beyond. A cluster of symptoms literally knocked Tamsen off her game at work, prompting her to launch an inquiry into the source. She sought help from doctors including a gynecologist, neurologist, endocrinologist … before tests finally yielded the verdict: Tamsen was in menopause. Women commonly experience frightening symptoms that very often don’t call to mind menopause right off the bat. Leveraging TikTok: Tamsen blew up by simply offering straightforward information (i.e. 34 symptoms of menopause) and promoting conversation. Tamsen is providing a service by sharing information and research with women who otherwise might, like she was, be clueless when menopausal symptoms strike. The Disconnect is Real: Because symptoms can be vague and intermittent over a long period of time, it’s easy for women to overlook menopause as a potential cause. As the result of a 2002 study (now acknowledged to have been flawed) a huge number of women abandoned hormone replacement therapy due to perceived risks. Menopause was momentarily in the news, but otherwise still far from the front pages over the ensuing decades. HOT FLASH: A 2022 U.S. survey revealed that 17% of women reported leaving or considering leaving their jobs as the result of menopausal symptoms. Tamsen highlights her research into a variety of previously untapped topics related to menopause and media imaging, the workplace, mental and emotional impacts. About the perspective and purpose of Tamsen’s documentary, whose tone mixes realism with optimism based on interviews with a broad range of women and experts. Some 6,000 women a day enter menopause and are in search of solutions to a variety of attendant symptoms. Cracking a Mystery: Why is it that some women glide through menopause while a huge pool of others suffer a litany of miseries. Ways to stave of negative symptoms: Reduce alcohol, caffeine and stress. Workplace Challenges: While Tamsen has felt supported at her news studio, office environments generally have a long way to go in inviting women to be candid about symptoms and strategies for managing them on the job. Menopausal women represent a huge and valuable business asset, which is why forward-thinking corporations are looking to provide accommodations and benefits to support them. Tamsen provides an update on her book about women and midlife, menopause and what lies ahead based on personal anecdotes, research and solutions. Forthcoming Documentary: Tamsen anticipates her film will be released within the coming year with support from various sponsors in support of the message.     QUOTES:   “We could be doing this show 12 hours a day every day. There’s so much to talk about and so many people making contributions.” (Rachel)   “Menopause in the workplace has been the ultimate taboo and it really does affect people’s productivity and also it’s an economic burden that needs to be discussed.” (Dr. Dweck)   “I started talking on TikTok and all of a sudden one of the videos went over a million and another went to almost two million and I went, ‘Uh oh. I think there’s a conversation that needs to be happening here.’ ” (Tamsen)   “The first time you start to have symptoms you really have no idea what’s going on and you really get scared. Am I having a heart attack? Am I having a stroke? What’s going on here?” (Dr. Dweck)   “Menopause doesn’t happen from one night to the next. It’s a transition that can take eight, nine, 10 years. Symptoms kind of wax and wane.” (Dr. Dweck)   “It’s time to reframe menopause not as a negative but as a known entity. Lots of good things come out of the menopause state and I prefer to focus on those ... For a lot of women it’s a liberating time.” (Dr. Dweck)   “Most of the things that happen in women’s lives that are physiological or emotional are everything else, too. They’re social, they’re behavioral, they’re contextual.” (Rachel)   “A lot of women have felt very shameful about their symptoms and uncomfortable to talk about it … I feel very lucky to be able to do that.” (Tamsen)   “When money is involved, things change.” (Rachel)     GUEST BIO: Tamsen Fadal is the primetime anchor of the PIX11 News at 4p, 5p, 6pm and 10pm. She is a 13-time Emmy award recipient and author of three self-help books. Tamsen is Executive Producer and host of The Broadway Show that airs nationally. As an advocate for women who are in the next chapter of life, Tamsen has published three self-help books including, The New Single: Finding, Fixing and Falling Back In Love With Yourself. It's a guide to help women emerge from a big life change with confidence, grace and a recipe for self-care. Tamsen has appeared on The Talk, Lifetime, A&E, The CBS Early Show and the Today show in support of this mission.     FURTHER RESOURCES: Website: www.tamsenfadal.com Tamsen @LinkedIn Tamsen @TikTok     LINKS FOR BUSINE$$ OF THE V: Website: www.businessofthev.com Dr. Alyssa Dweck: https://drdweck.com Author Rachel Braun Scherl: www.sparksolutionsforgrowth.com/about-rachel-braun-scherl/

Explicit: Yes

Emotional Support Podcast and Bipolar Disorder with Alessandra Torresani

Release Date: 09/28/2021

Description: Meet Alessandra Torresani: actress, mental health advocate, and host of EmotionAL Support Podcast   In this episode of Normalize The Conversation, Alessandra Torresani opens up about her experience living with Bipolar I Disorder. Alessandra explains how this led her to start a podcast to normalize mental health conversations and share people's stories. Join us to learn more about Alessandra's mental health journey, how cyberbullying has affected her as a public figure, and important coping mechanisms she has picked up!   Normalize The Conversation is hosted by Francesca Reicherter, Founder and President of Inspiring My Generation. Original Air Date: December 9, 2020 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/normalizetheconversation/support

Explicit: Yes

I Did Not Want To Reach Out For Help with Ryan Borne

Release Date: 02/16/2022

Description: Ryan Borne is a filmmaker and photographer raising awareness internationally on why we should save the ocean.    In this episode of Normalize The Conversation, Ryan Borne opens up about his mental health journey. In the beginning of 2021, Ryan reached out for help and started his recovery journey. Ryan opens up about everything he has learned thus far in his recovery.   Normalize The Conversation is hosted by Francesca Reicherter, Founder and President of Inspiring My Generation --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/normalizetheconversation/support

Explicit: Yes

How Are You, Really? Mental Health and the Pandemic | Exploring Standards with Antoinette Peragine

Release Date: 09/28/2021

Description: Meet Antoinette Peragine: actress, comedian, and host of Antoinette and Friends   In this episode of Normalize The Conversation, An insightful, honest conversation with special guest, Antoinette Peragine. In this episode, we explore how mental health has been affected by the pandemic and how societal standards have influenced our mental health. If no one told you who you were or how you were to behave, who would you be?   Normalize The Conversation is hosted by Francesca Reicherter, Founder and President of Inspiring My Generation Corporation. Original Air Date: April 7, 2021 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/normalizetheconversation/support

Explicit: Yes

Babes Get Baked

Release Date: 04/14/2021

Authors: Ashley Shay

Description: Babes Get Baked aims to destigmatize and normalize the conversation surrounding cannabis and psychedelics. Join Ash, an outspoken advocate as she speaks to leading experts on how to elevate your experiences.

Explicit: Yes

The Normalize Podcast

Release Date: 10/01/2021

Authors: Patrick Barchok & Hildah Njeru

Description: Here we talk about life as we know it. We are growing up now and we realize adulting is not a walk in the park.Heck, some even say it's a scam.Buut really? There are the kind of conversations we will be having.We un-learn, Learn and Relearn; and try have fun while at it.Becuase, it's never that serious and neither is this podcast.

Explicit: Yes

Seek Therapy

Release Date: 03/25/2021

Authors: Seek Therapy Podcast

Description: Podcast where friends have casual conversations about all things mental health and wellness. The goal of the podcast is to start to get the conversation going regarding mental health, and working to normalize going to therapy.

Explicit: Yes

Normalize This

Release Date: 08/30/2020

Authors: Normalize This

Description: Normalize This is a podcast that investigates sexuality, kink, identity, and sexual culture on a mission to create an honest, unsanitized educational resource. Host, Kenny Francoeur, will be dissecting sexual vocabulary, asking intimate questions, and starting necessary conversations with physicians, sex workers, and experienced amateurs in order to answer your questions. Normalize This. Embrace the Taboo.

Explicit: Yes

normalize it

Release Date: 09/26/2020

Authors: Natalie Mendoza

Description: Welcome💖 I’m Natalie Mendoza and this is the “normalize it” podcast where opinions will be said, ideas will be shared, and heads will-be-turned!

Explicit: Yes

Normalize Nudity

Release Date: 07/09/2021

Authors: Seshata Rose

Description: Welcome to an open discussion about erotica, fetishes, and aligning sensuality to self-care and spiritual practices. Journey with me through exploring human sexuality. Let’s advocate for sensual liberation, challenge heteronormative ideas about sex, educate ourselves about our bodies, and normalize nudity. Email: [email protected]: seshatarose.comIG: @seshatarose_Music Credit: Last Name Good

Explicit: Yes

Dear Sigmund

Release Date: 04/30/2021

Authors: J.P Shand, MD & Shannon Miller, LCSW

Description: Listen in as JP Shand, MD and Shannon Miller, LCSW normalize mental health as part of every day conversation. They answer your questions about mental health, therapy, psychiatry and life in general.

Explicit: Yes

Somebody Cries

Release Date: 06/01/2021

Authors: Megan Scott

Description: Let's normalize therapy! Letting go of the past. Getting out the emotions.

Explicit: Yes

Utie Cuties Mooncast

Release Date: 08/28/2020

Authors: Utie Cuties

Description: Utie Cuties, Ayana Abstract^7 and Karin Phoenix have years of self teachings, book readings and elder reasonings to provide resources to heal from within. Candid conversation to normalize societal views on the womb and reproductive health. New podcast dropping every full moon!

Explicit: Yes

So I Married A Sexologist

Release Date: 01/08/2021

Authors: Kristine D’Angelo

Description: Comedian MikaL D’Angelo shares conversation, adventure, education and laughs with his wife, Kristine D’Angelo who is a Clinical Sexologist. No topic is off limits with these two. Join in, starting with season one as they normalize conversations about sex, sexuality and relationships.

Explicit: Yes

Real is Hard

Release Date: 10/11/2021

Authors: Atlas Grey

Description: Hoping to normalize tough topics of conversation, host Atlas Grey speaks alone or with the occasional guest on everything from daily life, current events, user submitted topics, and all of the in-between. New episodes every Thursday! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realishard/support

Explicit: Yes