The Intersection Between Menopause and Divorce 

HOST: Beverly Price, Divorce & Empowerment Coach 

GUEST: Claire Gill, The founder of the National Menopause Foundation

SUMMARY: 

Whether you are facing divorce before, during, or after menopause, there is an undeniable link between the two. The interplay between the emotional and physical changes that accompany menopause can significantly impact one's thoughts, decisions, and experiences during a divorce. Hormonal fluctuations, menopausal symptoms, and the onset of new health concerns during menopause can amplify the challenges associated with separation and lead to a profound reevaluation of life's priorities. Understanding this connection and seeking the right support is crucial for navigating this complex intersection of life changes. In this episode of Her Empowered Divorce, your Host, Beverly Price, talks to Claire Gill, the founder of the National Menopause Foundation. They discuss how menopause and divorce intersect, the impact of the menopause transition on women physically and psychologically, especially in marital relationships, and how you can empower yourself to navigate this unique journey.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS: 

• “This is my experience; is this menopause?” This is the most FAQ about menopause. When women younger than the average age of entering menopause (51) start exhibiting symptoms, they are often very confused. Perimenopause can start 7-10 years before you have your final periods.  
• If you are thinking about ending your marriage, you need to get the support you need with both the issues in your relationships and your health, whether it’s night sweats, insomnia, irritability, or anxiety. These experiences can impact your thoughts about divorce and how you manage that process. 
• What can you do if you are in menopause with the loss of libido? There are things that can be done, such as Hormone replacement therapy, that help the woman and the relationship, but you need to be very mindful of what is happening to you and what is happening in your relationship.
• How to prepare for menopause: The things that we need to do to prepare for menopause are the things that we need to do for our overall health. Diet and exercise are important for us throughout our life span, but particularly as we reach middle age. 
• Take stock of your own health, write down any of those symptoms that you're having to have a better sense of what is happening to you, talk to your health provider about your stage of life and what your risk factors might be for any of the conditions that come in mid-life, and research and help educate yourself about menopause.

NOTABLE QUOTES:

• Menopause is when your periods stop consistently for 12 consecutive months; everything before it is perimenopause, and everything after it is post-menopause. (Claire)
• Even if menopause is going on and the symptoms are happening, that doesn't mean it is your fault because, as women, we create a lot of guilt, shame, blame, and comparison. It is not your fault. (Beverly)
• All issues around divorce might not be menopause-related, but they are going to be amplified at the end of life. (Claire)
• Anxiety increases for women, and women who have never been anxious before can develop anxiety during menopause, which might impact their thoughts about divorce and how they manage that process. (Claire)
• We are often worried about being normal, and menopause is a normal, healthy stage of life; we should be grateful that we have lived this long and get to experience menopause. (Claire)
• Knowledge is power, and once we know what to expect, we can make a plan to address it. (Claire)

FURTHER RESOURCES/RELEVANT LINKS: 

Beverly’s personal Facebook page can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/beverlyprice365/

Women’s Divorce and Empowerment group discussion available at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/divorcerecovery

Her Empowered Divorce YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@HerEmpoweredDivorce

Women Health organization and government resources: https://www.hhs.gov/

Menopause Society: https://www.menopause.org/

ABOUT OUR GUEST: 

Claire Gill launched the National Menopause Foundation in September 2019. Its mission is to be a trusted and relatable resource to raise awareness and understanding of menopause through education, activism, and community building. Previously, Ms. Gill spent 20+ years in public relations and marketing for national nonprofits and public relations firms with Fortune 500 clients. A respected leader in women’s health, she serves on a variety of coalitions and working groups promoting the needs of women at midlife. She also hosts The Positive Pause podcast, featuring interviews with experts on a variety of topics impacting women’s health and well-being. In addition, Ms. Gill is the Chief Executive Officer of the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation, an organization dedicated to improving Americans' bone health and preventing osteoporotic fractures.

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Website: https://nationalmenopausefoundation.org/

 https://www.bonehealthandosteoporosis.org/

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/menopausefnd

Email: [email protected]

ABOUT YOUR HOST: 

Beverly Prices is the empowering divorce coach who guides women on their journey before, during, and after divorce to eliminate pain, overwhelm, sadness, and anger and create more knowledge, skill, and peace that she experienced herself.

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