Menopause is having a moment.
Everyone is talking about perimenopause and menopause, and finally, helpful and accurate information is more readily available. Even celebrities such as Oprah and Drew Barrymore share personal journeys and offer support groups.
No longer is silent suffering an inevitable stage of a woman’s life, perimenopause and menopause awareness and education are front and center. What took so long?
Rather than dwell on frustration and anger, I will share some of my go-to resources. My list is short, and I know much more is out there, so PLEASE share your favorites with me!
Knowledge is power, especially regarding women’s physical and mental health, both of which are profoundly affected by these stages of life.
My short list of resources (click on each to access):
- The North American Menopause Society
- Dr. Lauren Streicher’s Menopause, Midlife and More – Podcast
- Women Have Been Mislead About Menopause – New York Times
- Dr. Mary Claire Haver – You Tube
- Healthy Now Coaching
As a Life Coach and a Professional Organizer, I strive to share supportive and empowering information. I recognize that self-care is health care, and I want to help you understand how these stages in a woman’s lifecycle impact the mind and body.
As my wise mother-in-law taught me, “If mama ain’t happy, nobody is happy,” and you don’t need to be a mama to understand what that means or to benefit from the wisdom…
