E492: Rewriting the Rules of Midlife: How Alloy is Revolutionizing Menopause Care with Anne Fulenwider and Monica Molinaar

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🎧 In this episode of the Ellevate Podcast: Conversations With Women Changing the Face of Business, host Anusha Harod-Paoletti sits down with Anne Fulenwider and Monica Molenaar, the powerhouse co-founders and co-CEOs of Alloy Women’s Health, for a candid and insightful conversation about the state of menopause care and the future of women’s health.

Drawing from their own personal experiences: Anne’s pivot from award-winning magazine editor to health advocate after the sudden loss of her mother, and Monica’s journey through surgical menopause following a BRCA gene diagnosis, they share what inspired them to build Alloy: a science-backed, digital platform designed to bring credible information, compassionate care, and community to women navigating perimenopause and beyond.

This episode explores why menopause has long been ignored by the medical system and society at large, how women are reclaiming agency over their health, and what it means to lead a purpose-driven business aimed at disrupting outdated norms. It’s a conversation about truth-telling, trailblazing, and the fundamental belief that women deserve to feel well, informed, and empowered at every stage of life.

Whether you’re navigating menopause yourself or championing better health outcomes for others, this episode is a must-listen.

 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

·      Women over 40 have earned the right to feel fantastic.

·      Menopause has been historically misunderstood and stigmatized.

·      Access to accurate information about menopause is crucial.

·      Empowerment and agency are essential for women in health decisions.

·      The importance of community and connection in navigating menopause.

EXPLORE KEY SEGMENTS

·      00:00 The Journey Begins: Meeting and Partnership

·      03:57 Understanding Menopause: The Hidden Truths

·      15:51 Cultural Shifts: Changing the Conversation Around Menopause

·      19:33 Innovative Products: Addressing Women's Needs

·      27:28 The Beauty of Aging: Redefining Standards

·      31:40 Final Thoughts: Empowerment and Agency in Health

 

Alloy’s message is clear: menopause is not a medical footnote or a personal burden to bear in silence. It’s a powerful, transformative life stage that deserves better care, deeper understanding, and far more respect. Through evidence-based solutions, accessible healthcare, and honest conversation, Alloy is not just treating symptoms. They’re restoring agency, dignity, and vitality to women in midlife and beyond. Their work is a reminder that every woman has the right to feel fantastic, informed, and in control of her health no matter her age.

Download the Ellevate Network Podcast, Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business, on your favorite platform or 🎧listen now to be inspired by Anne, Monica and all the extraordinary women changing the face of business.

Episode produced by BGoodPartners