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The Menopause Manifesto | Jen Gunter

Aug 4, 2022

Dr. Jen Gunter, an OBGYN and host of Body Stuff, discusses her impactful work on menopause, highlighting why this life stage is an evolutionary marvel. She dismantles societal myths surrounding menopause, advocating for open conversations to embrace its significance. Gunter shares insights on managing symptoms like hot flashes and defends hormone therapy as a personalized care option. She emphasizes viewing menopause as a triumphant phase, advocating for the wisdom of older women and celebrating their contributions to future generations.

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Intro

4min

Understanding Menopause Beyond Myths

18min

Understanding Menopause: Myths, Symptoms, and Biological Insights

4min

Understanding Menopause: Navigating Symptoms and Solutions

8min

Embracing Menopause as a New Phase of Life

4min

There are only two mammals who have evolved to survive after their childbearing years: toothed whales and humans. This stage of life is called menopause, and it makes humans an evolutionary wonder! Dr. Jen Gunter, host of the podcast Body Stuff, talks to Elise about her book "The Menopause Manifesto." Afterwards, listen to an excerpt from Dr. Jen's podcast, where she reviews the history of this process many of us will go through, shares tips on managing hot flashes and talks about why menopause shouldn't be viewed as the end of the race -- but rather as a victory lap. This episode is part of the TED Talks Daily summer book club, a series featuring talks, interviews and podcast episodes to inspire your next great read.

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