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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.​

Tales from the Uterus is a podcast series exploring the stigma associated with women’s health issues. Forthright, emotional, and sometimes gritty, this series explores issues of stigmatized conversations, normalized pain and heavy bleeding, and the stories of women standing up and seeking help. This podcast is a must for all women, menstruators, and those who care for them. Moderated by leading women’s health expert Dr. Charis Chambers, this series provides real stories and offers a fresh...

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?”

Mary Beth’s story is one of reflection, relationships, and healthy bones. She talks about how her own diagnosis of osteopenia drove her to a new career and introduced the role of yoga and nutrition in helping protect her bone health for an active, and independent life. “I didn't necessarily have a lot of hot flashes or anything, but they just couldn't understand why I was so achy, that was my number one sort of symptom of something was changing.”

Welcome back to menopause: unmuted! This season is kicked off by Marilyn’s inspiring menopause story, “I feel that I'm in the best stage of my life right now.” Marilyn shares her uplifting midlife experience built around creativity, self-care, and the power of family support in lessening the mysteries of menopause.

We’ve heard women talk openly about their own menopause journey in Seasons 1 and 2 of menopause: unmuted. For Season 3, we want to share different perspectives. We’re looking for people to talk honestly about what it’s like to be the partner, friend or family member of a woman experiencing menopause. If you think you’d like to share your perspective and interested in finding out more click here: http://bit.ly/menopauseunmuted3.

The final episode of Season 2 brings different healthcare professional perspectives on menopause.

From working out five days a week to not wanting to go to the gym at all, fitness devotee Carla talks about how she “had to figure out a way of getting back” from the low mood and loss of energy she experienced in menopause.

In her own words, Catherine “crashed into menopause.” It made her feel off-balance both physically and emotionally.