Ep. 86: Have We Been Wrong About Menopause All Along? The Untold Power of Women After

Question or comment? Send a one-way text to Age Like a Badass Mother. Include your email so I can answer you back.Menopause isn’t an ending, it’s a powerful new chapter. Filmmaker Dominique Debroux joins Age Like a Badass Mother to share insights from her documentary Wise Women: Humanity’s Untold Origins. We explore how society has misunderstood and medicalized this life stage, and how post-menopausal women have historically held vital leadership and influence roles that are too often overlooked today.From the pivotal roles grandmothers played in early human survival to what bonobos can teach us about female solidarity, Dominique challenges outdated narratives and shows how women can step fully into their power, wisdom, and leadership after midlife. She also shares practical strategies for nutrition, community, and self-care that help women thrive during this transformative stage.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why menopause has been misrepresented and medicalizedThe historical leadership and influence of post-menopausal womenHow community and support among women transform the menopause experienceNutritional approaches to maintain energy, balance, and well-beingLessons from anthropology and bonobos on female solidarity and powerHow to embrace post-reproductive years as a time of wisdom, influence, and self-discoveryKey takeaway: Menopause is not a decline; it’s a launchpad for leadership, empowerment, and impact. Women who claim this stage can reshape their lives—and the world.Watch the documentary at https://bingeable.net/wisewomenFollow them:Instagram@wisewomenforwardTikTok@cronesuniteYouTube@WiseWomenMovieSubStackhttps://wisewomenforward.substack.com/https://wellelephant.com/https://wellelephant.com/ecookbook/https://discover.wellelephant.com/ace-plant-based-eating-course-reg/Follow us and reach out at:Email: [email protected]: @WellElephantInstagram: @agelikeabadassmother https://www.youtube.com/@agelikeabadassmother#LifeReinvention, #PurposeDrivenLiving, #CreativeResilience, #MidlifeReset, #AuthenticLife, #PersonalTransformation, #InnerCompass, #LivingIntentionally, #AgeLikeABadassMother, #DominiqueDebroux, #WiseWomen, #Podcast,