Everything You Didn’t Learn About Menopause | Symptoms, Hormones & Honest Talk with Tamsen Fadal

Lo walks through Brooklyn with Emmy-winning journalist and menopause advocate Tamsen Fadal, who opens up about her own surprising journey through perimenopause — from panic attacks on live TV to being dismissed by doctors. Together, they unpack the gaps in women’s health education and what it really takes to advocate for yourself in a system that often leaves you guessing.Tamsen and Lo dive into the symptoms no one talks about (hello night sweats and brain fog), hormone testing, what’s really happening to your libido, and why there’s no “one size fits all” approach to aging. This episode is essential listening for any woman wondering what’s going on with her body — and why no one prepared her for it. Key Takeaways:1. Why doctors aren’t taught menopause in med school — and why that matters2. The signs of perimenopause and what bloodwork really reveals3. What hormone therapy can help with — and when it’s not the right move4. Why women are rewriting the rules on aging, sex, and self-care5. How to prepare for doctor’s visits and advocate for your body Chapters:00:00 – Intro: Walking, wellness, and hormone talk01:15 – Meet Tamsen Fadal & her live TV hot flash story04:00 – The research gap in women’s health07:30 – What perimenopause symptoms actually feel like11:00 – Why bloodwork isn’t always enough13:45 – Medical gaslighting & finding the right doctor16:10 – Hormones 101: Estrogen, testosterone & beyond20:30 – Tamsen’s new book How to Menopause23:00 – Myth or Truth: Libido, testing, hormone therapy & more29:00 – The gift of midlife: Confidence, freedom & thriving Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.