The menopause movement: Breaking the silence episode artwork

EPISODE · Aug 1, 2024 · 25 MIN

The menopause movement: Breaking the silence

from 20-Minute Health Talk · host Northwell Health

In this episode, three inspiring women share their menopause journeys: Shani McGraham-Shirley, a popular fitness instructor and motivational speaker; Emmy Award-winning journalist Tamsen Fadal; and certified nutrition coach Stephanie Shaw. This episode, Part 2 of our three-part series on menopause, highlights the growing movement of women speaking up about the stigma surrounding this natural yet often misunderstood phase of life. Through sharing their personal stories, Shani, Tamsen and Stephanie provide invaluable insights and inspire women everywhere to join this movement, seek proper care, and reclaim their health and well-being.   Episodes 1 and 3 are available in our feed.  Ep. 1: Menopause: Symptoms, stigma and the truth about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) Ep. 3: My menopause story: Host Sandra Lindsay reveals her experience Meet our guests Shani McGraham-Shirley, CEO, Yahsuh Fitness Ltd., a renowned fitness instructor and motivational speaker, shares her eye-opening realization that many women, unaware they're entering perimenopause, feel as if they're losing their minds. Shani’s passionate advocacy reveals the gap in medical care and the unnecessary suffering women endure due to a lack of proper diagnosis. Tamsen Fadal is an Emmy Award-winning journalist, author, women's health advocate and certified integrative health coach. Tamsen’s journey from confusion and fear to empowerment and education highlights the urgent need for awareness and support. Stephanie Shaw, a certified nutrition coach, host of the Hello, Hot Flash podcast and menopause educator recounts her nearly two-year battle for a diagnosis, involving 18 doctors across four states. Her story of resilience and discovery of holistic health solutions serves as a beacon of hope for women navigating similar challenges. Watch episodes of 20-Minute Health Talk on YouTube.  For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn. Interested in a career at Northwell Health? Visit http://bit.ly/2Z7iHFL and explore our many opportunities.   Facebook –   / northwellhealth   Instagram -   / northwellhealth   X - https://www.x.com/northwellhealth LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin/northwellhealth

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Aug 1, 2024

Embed this episode

NOW PLAYING

The menopause movement: Breaking the silence

0:00 25:45

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of 20-Minute Health Talk?

This episode is 25 minutes long.

When was this 20-Minute Health Talk episode published?

This episode was published on August 1, 2024.

Can I download this 20-Minute Health Talk episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!