Kwavi opens up about her inspiring journey of redefining her midlife with purpose and positivity. She shares her passion for helping women over 50 lead fulfilling lives and defy society's antiquated views on aging and menopause. Kwavi discusses her own experiences of menopause, the importance of self-care, and how embracing her true self is helping her live a joyful, impactful life.

Patty shares her personal journey through perimenopause and menopause, highlighting the unexpected anxiety, migraines, and night sweats that disrupted her life. Through conversations with healthcare professionals and friends, she discovered the importance of community support and self-care during this transition. Patty now embraces her bolder self, advocating for open discussions around menopause.

Darlene and Ben share their unconventional love story, which was challenged and strengthened by Darlene’s menopause experience. Although Ben is 20 years younger than Darlene, he has proven to be an exemplary partner and source of support for Darlene as she struggled with menopause symptoms. The two have since become advocates to help educate and bring awareness to support those going through menopause in the workplace.

Stephanie and Karen, two friends based in the north of England, recount their shared experiences of going through menopause and surviving breast cancer. They highlight the importance of a strong support system to get through “the really big stuff” and that it is never too late to form deep friendships.

Sisters Suzanne and Becky reflect on their menopause journeys. They discuss attitudes toward menopause across generations, changes to their careers during midlife, and a newfound sense of freedom they have both discovered in this life stage.

This episode features couple Karen and Mark, who got married in the midst of Karen’s menopause journey. Tender, uplifting, and honest: their story captures how good communication through the menopause experience can help strengthen a relationship.

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Dr. Kathryn Clancy—feminist scientist and author of Period, The Real Story of Menstruation—and Dr. Barbara Riegel—professor of nursing and co-director for the International Center for Self-Care Research—join host Dr. Charis Chambers to explore why women deprioritize their own health while being the primary caregivers for their families, and the importance of implementing health-focused self care into daily life.​

Tanika Gray Valburn, founder of the White Dress Project, and board-certified OB-GYN ​Dr. Veronica Gillespie-Bell join host Dr. Charis Chambers for a forthright and honest conversation about uterine fibroids in Black women and the disparities in medical care that they face.​

Social worker and endometriosis patient advocate Casey Berna joins host Dr. Charis Chambers to discuss how women with period health issues often cope with their symptoms rather than seeking help, and how you can break the coping cycle.​

Anita Diamant—journalist and author of 12 books including The Red Tent and Period. End Of Sentence—and Rebecca Dimyan—author of Chronic, a novel about her experience with endometriosis—join host Dr. Charis Chambers for a candid and emotional conversation about period stigma, its negative effects, and what you can do to challenge and/or overcome it.​

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This special bonus episode features an in-depth conversation on menopause in the workplace, hosted by Dr. Minkin with guests Barbara Brooks (founder of SecondActWomen) and Dr. Nikki Shaffer (Head of Colleague Wellness at Pfizer).

Deborah’s story is one of determined hope. Despite the complex health issues she faced along her menopause journey, Deborah learned how to listen to her body, find self-acceptance, and overcome adversity.

Gina faced many life-altering events in midlife: a cancer diagnosis, career changes, moving across the country, and entering into menopause. In this episode, Gina shares how adopting a “say yes” attitude and changing her perspective on life helped her to persevere and thrive.

Sateria brings a unique perspective to the conversation around menopause, getting real and vulnerable about her experience living with uterine fibroids. Her menopause story also brings to light many experiences that women in midlife often face: managing anxiety, taking care of elderly loved ones, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Welcome back to menopause: unmuted! This season is kicked off by Deanna’s uplifting menopause story on going through a divorce, becoming a health coach, and reclaiming her sex life. “I mean, let's face it, I do believe that sex in our marriages is so important. It helps keep us young and vibrant.”

Today, on World Menopause Day, menopause: unmuted has a special announcement for you.

Dr. Pauline Maki, Professor of Psychiatry, Psychology and Obstetrics & Gynecology, joins this season’s final bonus episode to talk about managing the emotional symptoms related to menopause and how to reduce stress and help have a “calm” menopause.

Sex psychologist Dr. Laurie Mintz joins the series host Dr. Mary Jane Minkin to discuss the joys and challenges of maintaining a healthy sex life during menopause.

Online strength coach Susan Niebergall sits down with series host Dr. Mary Jane Minkin to talk about fitness, particularly strength training, and how it helps support women in midlife.

Registered Dietitian Dr. Jenn Salib Huber joins series host Dr. Mary Jane Minkin to discuss the vital role that nutrition plays during menopause and dismantle common misconceptions around diet, supplements, bone health, and more.

Susan’s story is about quietly adjusting to a new phase of life and dealing with the impact of physical and emotional changes of menopause from day to day. Susan opens up about the impact of sleep disturbance on her mood, on her family, and her work life. “I wasn't always upset and always snappy, but the truth is, that when you're walking around and you're very uncomfortable physically all the time… you do get upset. And that was something that I really felt I had to deal with.”

Barbara shares a valuable lesson in speaking out about menopause. After a lonely, decade-long struggle with symptoms, an inadvertent joke with her doctor changed everything. “I wish I had mentioned it sooner. I wish I had talked about it sooner. I wish I had in my annual check-ups...Why didn't I?”