Karen brings a powerful solo episode to ThirtyFiveSixtyFour, diving into nine of the most viral and eye-opening moments about perimenopause and menopause that every woman in midlife should know. Drawing from trusted experts, celebrity experiences, and viral clips that have reshaped the conversation around women’s health, Karen curates a must-listen guide to understanding your changing body and reclaiming your joy during midlife.
From Oprah Winfrey’s honest confessions to Halle Berry’s shocking medical misdiagnosis, Naomi Watts’ message of courage, and Dr. Mary Claire Haver’s transformative tips, this episode offers real talk and relatable stories that break the stigma surrounding menopause. Karen shares personal reflections, trusted resources, and a call to women everywhere: it’s time to take back control of your health and happiness.
In this episode:
- (00:00) Introduction: Why This Conversation Matters
- (02:12) The Biggest Medical Misstep in Women’s Health — Huberman x Attia on HRT
- (04:38) What Is Perimenopause? Dr. Natalie on The Today Show
- (05:01) Oprah’s Viral Menopause Moment: When HRT Isn’t the Right Choice — Dr. Sharon Malone Explains
- (08:01) Mary Claire Haver’s Viral Checklist: 10 Must-Know Tips for Navigating Menopause
- (10:56) Halle Berry Opens Up on Drew Barrymore: Finding Support Through Perimenopause
- (12:54) Naomi Watts on Early Menopause and Breaking the Shame Cycle and Savannah Guthrie’s Book: The New Menopause
- (15:04) Oprah’s Personal Menopause Story: Palpitations, Fear, and Clarity
- (17:21) Tamron Hall’s Viral Guest — The Steaming Head Hot Flash Story
- (18:33) Carin Luna-Ostaseski on the Real Midlife Experience and Identity
- (21:30) Next Steps for Listeners
Resources Mentioned:
- Full interview with Dr Attia about Menstruation, Menopause, and Hormone Replacement Therapy for Women: https://youtube.com/watch?v=uEZpg0n7jcY&t=840s
- Full Interview with NBC’s Dr. Natalie Azar Many women don’t notice early menopause symptoms, study finds: https://youtube.com/watch?v=-bnqL5R-1kU
- Full Oprah Interview: Breaking Down Common Menopause Myths with Oprah, Drew Barrymore, Maria Shriver, and More: https://youtube.com/watch?v=aI_ZHubzc_k
- 10 perimenopause tips I wish I knew sooner from Dr Marie Claire: https://youtube.com/shorts/AU2OO7AhHDg?si=deZJuiQ6JBZ2Lye_
- Book: The New Menopause https://thepauselife.com/pages/the-new-menopause-book
- Your Midlife Lab Checklist: Essential Tests for Womenhttps://thepauselife.com/pages/lab-checklist-download
- Full Interview: Halle Berry Reveals Doctor Misdiagnosed Her with Herpes During Early Menopause: https://youtube.com/watch?v=6i3MhfjSr2Q
- Full Interview: Naomi Watts talks meno...
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