The MenoPosse Show

Fee Sandoval shares how unexpected perimenopause symptoms led her to uncover major gaps in women’s healthcare — and how that journey inspired her vision for FemmeLoop, a new way to track, understand, and take charge of menopause.

Join Lolly Ashburn, a breast cancer survivor and advocate for postmenopausal health, as she opens up about her challenging journey through diagnosis and treatment. Lolly shares the significant overlap between menopause and cancer recovery, emphasizing the importance of self-advocacy. She highlights the power of community support and laughter in overcoming obstacles. Dive into her insightful anecdotes about navigating side effects and the emotional dimensions of caregiving, all while reminding us that sharing our stories can foster strength and resilience.

In this episode, we’re stepping just a bit outside our usual menopause topics to focus on two programs that many of us encounter as caregivers—or will need ourselves one day: Medicare and Medicaid. Guest Sharon Rowen, a seasoned trial lawyer and award-winning filmmaker, joins us to break down what these programs are, how they differ, and what every menopausal woman should know when supporting aging parents or planning for her own healthcare future. From Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D to key pitfalls to avoid, this is a practical, no-jargon conversation to navigating coverage with confidence.

Not every woman experiences every perimenopause symptom, but if there were a prize for collecting the full set, our friend Kay Hesketh might just be in the running!From uncharacteristic anxiety and unexplained nausea to sleep disruptions and everything in between, Kay opens up about the symptoms that caught her completely off guard—daily changes that left her feeling unlike herself.Like many of us, she grew up in a household where menopause wasn’t exactly a talking point. Her mom didn’t offer much guidance, but a supportive aunt helped fill in some of the gaps and Kay took it from there. In true Gen X fashion, she took matters into her own hands, diving into the research, asking questions, and starting the conversations she wished she’d had earlier.Now, she’s paying it forward by sharing what’s helped, what hasn’t, and all the resources she wishes she had from the start (some of them are linked in the show notes!).In this episode, Kay talks about:The symptoms that blindsided herHow she communicates about menopause with her familyCoping tools and mindset shifts that helpBooks, Instagram accounts, and other resources she recommendsWhether you're just starting your menopause journey or you're deep in it, Kay’s honest and insightful story will leave you feeling seen, supported, and a little more equipped.Grab a cozy seat and come listen.

Sometimes great things can come out of menopause, like we talked about in our glowup episode. But other times life is heavy and our menopause symptoms aren't making it any easier.This episode was inspired by Melani Sanders (founder of the "We Do Not Care Club") and her vulnerable and unfiltered social media post about having a down day. You're not alone, Melani. We have those days, too. It’s important to acknowledge the hard days, to give ourselves the space and grace to feel what we’re feeling. So come join us. Let’s talk about the messy stuff. Let’s commiserate, and maybe even find a little comfort in the process.

We've got a registered nurse on this episode, so watch out because we're flinging vulvas and bringing out the big medical words! :) Our friend Christine Doyle Opela joins us to share her menopause journey and talk frankly about everything from urinary tract infections to sagging vaginas. We also discuss the pros and cons of various applications of estrogen treatment. This is a fun and educational episode you won't want to miss!

We’ve talked a lot on this show about the woes of menopause and the uncomfortable symptoms that come with it, but what about the good stuff? There are positive aspects of menopause, too! In this episode, we talk about using this transition as a natural turning point for personal growth. Listen as Dannielle, Carrie, and Krissy get personal and talk about big life changes and meaningful milestones. Let's celebrate our "menopause era!"

This episode is the second of our two-part conversation with the Reverend Stephanie Kendell. We continue our conversation about menopause, our changing bodies, and the Christian church. Here's part 1 of the conversation in case you missed it!Whether you come from a different faith background or none at all, we hope you'll join us for this interesting perspective on our physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Grab your beverage of choice and settle in for the rest of our chat with Stephanie and a little Fine Whine Time.

In this episode, we're talking with the Reverend Stephanie Kendell about menopause and religion. Specifically, we discuss menopause and our changing bodies in the context of the Christian church.It's a fascinating discussion and since there was so much to discuss (let's face it, we are a chatty bunch), we decided to break the conversations into TWO episodes. So this is the first of a two-part conversation and we hope you enjoy it, whether you come from a different faith tradition or none at all!Grab your beverage of choice and settle in for some news updates, menopause moments, the Hoohah Weather Report, and our chat with Stephanie.

We’re feeling a little self-congratulatory in this episode for making it to EPISODE 9! Podcast stats also show we have listeners in 13 countries, which is truly mind-blowing. Thank you for being a part of this!Episode 9 is a bit of a hodgepodge, but it’s actually on purpose and not due to ADHD. We’ve got some follow-up conversations about previous episode topics, and we get slightly political as we talk about the impact of current legislation on women’s rights and women’s healthcare. We wrap it with some exciting menopausal mentions in pop-culture. More than any time in history, women are SPEAKING UP about menopause, normalizing conversations about it, and providing education to empower this generation and the ones to follow. We are here for it!!Tune in for all of that and to see what’s happening on the Hoohah Weather Report and get a taste of Fine Whine Time.