For many women, perimenopause comes with confusing symptoms that can’t seem to be explained and changes to your body that can feel like you’re losing control. Right now, only 4-6% of women in the US are receiving adequate medical menopause care, leaving the vast majority unsupported and confused about what’s happening with their bodies.

This is where today’s guest, Stephanie Shaw, found herself in early perimenopause. When a series of worrying symptoms led to multiple ER and specialist visits, massive medical bills, and no solution, she realized she had to take control of her health journey. That was the start of her shift into becoming a passionate menopause advocate, speaker, and podcast producer, who is now supporting women in the menopause transition and beyond.

In this conversation, Stephanie and I discuss the difficulties women face with navigating menopause in conventional medicine, challenges that women of color experience disproportionately, the critical role of care coordination, how health coaches can help clients step into the role of leading their health team, the power of layering sustainable changes over time, and more.

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