This podcast episode explores the stigma and misconceptions surrounding menopause, emphasizing the need to challenge negative language and provide accurate information and healthcare for individuals going through this transition. It delves into the biological changes that occur during menopause, the role of grandmothers in human evolution, the experience of menopause and its most infamous symptom, hot flushes, the symptoms and treatments available for menopause, the controversy surrounding menopausal hormone therapy, and the risks of using unproven health treatments. The episode concludes by challenging societal norms and celebrating the contributions of older women.
