The Wisdom of Women's Body: Rethinking Menopause, HRT, and Women's Health with Tania Elfersy

In this thought-provoking episode of Things I Want My Daughters to Know, I am joined by author, transformative coach, and women's health advocate Tania Elfersy. Together, they unpack the radical idea that menopause is not a deficiency disease to be "fixed" but a natural rite of passage that carries its own wisdom—if only we learn to listen. Tania shares her personal journey through perimenopause, where she went from feeling like she was "falling apart" at 43 to experiencing spontaneous healing after discovering the Three Principles of Innate Health. She invites us to see our symptoms not as malfunctions, but as the body's way of communicating imbalance. The conversation challenges the dominant narrative around HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy)—from flawed research to the risks of long-term use—and explores why lifestyle, stress, and mindset may be more powerful allies than medication alone. Jacqueline and Tania also dive into the cultural roots of how women's health has been pathologized, the protective role of midlife weight gain, and the importance of teaching younger generations to trust their bodies. In this episode we explore:: Why menopause is a rite of passage, not a medical problem to "fix." How symptoms are messages from the body — and what happens when we learn to listen. The hidden role of stress in shaping women's health across life stages. Why much of today's HRT research doesn't reflect the reality of natural menopause. The protective wisdom behind midlife weight gain and what it means for long-term health. How teaching younger women to trust their bodies can prevent struggles later in life.  This episode is both a challenge to outdated medical models and a call to embrace body wisdom, intuition, and holistic approaches to women's health. 🎙️ If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, rate, and review the podcast—it helps more women and practitioners find these conversations.   ✨ Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode: https://www.thewiserwoman.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheWiserWoman https://www.linkedin.com/in/taniaelfersy/   ✨ Let's Stay Connected:  📌 Join my Newsletter: https://preview.mailerlite.io/forms/1225699/160641692811134066/share 💜Learn more about my Menopause Informed Training Program: https://www.jacquelinerosehealth.com/mitprogram   🖥️ Website: https://www.jacquelinerosehealth.com/  ▶️ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@jacquelinerosehealth 🛜 LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacquelinerose-womenshealth/ 🔅 Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/theyogaroom120   🗨️ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/jacquelinerose_womenshealth/