Coming of Rage

Your vulva has a lot to say, and we found some experts to translate for us! In this episode, Dr. Ashley Fuller and Dr. Meredith McClure, menopause, vuvlo-vaginal, and sexual health specialists, AND hosts of the podcast, Labia Logic, discuss vulvar health, hormonal changes during menopause, and practical tips for maintaining vulvar wellness. They share insights on hormone-related changes vs conditions like lichen sclerosus, the importance of self-examination, and their approach to vulvar care. Join us as we explore vulvar health, menopause management, and sexual wellness with expert OB-GYNs. Learn practical tips, treatment options, and the importance of advocating for your health.

Dr. Ashley Fuller’s practice in Seattle https://www.ashleyfullermd.com/

Dr. Meredith Mclcure’s practice in Dallas https://meredithmccluremd.com/

Labia Logic Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/4E5e94ohBbRuOHtGne0aKM?si=750ce46bd90e4877

International Society for the Study of Vulvo-Vaginal Disease (ISSVD) - https://www.issvd.org/

Labialogic Podcast - https://labialogic.com/

Wall of Vulva (previously Vagina) - https://www.vulvawall.com/

International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health - https://issws.org/

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

Vaginal estrogen products (e.g., IntraRosa) - https://www.intrarosa.com/

Business owner. Mother. Wife. Woman! in a youth-obsessed society. How does menopause impact these experiences? Amy Starner, 54-year-old baddie and owner of Dragonfly Yoga Dance Pilates joins us to discuss her own personal journey through this transitional phase of life, and why it actually feels pretty good on the other side of menopause. Join us as we shoot the shit about what life is like on the other side of perimenopausal symptom hell and the light at the end of the tunnel.

links

Dragonfly Yoga Pilates Dance West Seattle

Jane Austen's period drama

the change by kristin miller

Theo of Golden by Allen Levi

When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chödrön

Having gone through menopause THREE times by age 33, our friend Lucy shares her personal experience with both chemically induced menopause as well as full surgical menopause. It's a wild ride examining the rolls of hormones as they are suppressed and reintroduced through the use of modern medicine, pregnancy, and surgical removal of her uterus, cervix, and ovaries. We're honored she shared her experiences with such candor and realness. 

In this episode we're tossing around some noteworthy statistics. While it goes without saying that we're not medical professionals, we're saying it again: we are not medical professionals! However, we are excited to share information gathered from some of our favorite medical professionals and the American Menopause Society. It's also worth noting that while we use "women" more often than not while discussing this topic, we are including all people with a uterus, and we are working on breaking the habit of using a word that does not include everyone who goes through menopause. So, enjoy some food for thought accompanying slappin' statistics that may help you understand how medical misogyny might be preventing you from receiving the care you deserve. 

Links:

UTIs in menopausal women via unPaused with Drs. Mary Clair Haver & Rachel Rubin

Bone health in aging women and men

Menopausal care statistics via the docuseries "Balance" (e1 and e2)

Viagra's accelerated journey to FDA approval

Menopause additional statistics

Megan's misadventured murder mystery game

Estrogen? What about it? Let's set the record straight on the physiological changes during perimenopause. This week on Coming of Rage, we sat down with Lavonne Searle, ARNP, Menopause Care Specialist of Empowered Menopause Care. As a women's healthcare provider, Lavonne witnessed firsthand, over and over, the frustration of patients not receiving the specialized practical care and guidance during this phase of life. She's got ALL the answers to all our symptomatic questions!

Join us while we discuss: What the hell is happening with my hormones? Why are those hormones so important?

https://empoweredmenopausecare.com/

https://www.joinmidi.com/

https://www.myalloy.com/

https://www.evernow.com/

https://drmaryclairehaver.substack.com/p/the-zone-of-chaos

https://www.nordic.com/products/vitamin-d3-k2/?variant=43177684631736

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/81069444-lilith

We're honored to host global menopause champion badass, Lauren Chiren, of Women of a Certain Stage! Everyone talks about night sweats and hot flashes, but what about the anxiety or the sometimes crippling brain fog? In this episode, we'll talk about the tragedy of mistaking hormonal shifts for mental decline and why menopause is actually a "power upgrade" once you get through the transition.

Lauren is the founder and CEO of Women of a Certain Stage- the global authority on menopause certification, training, and enterprise workplace strategy. She’s educated over 350,000 people through free workshops, trained and certified 1,750+ professionals to become Menopause Coaches and Champions in 36 countries, and advised 400+ of the world’s top employers.

https://www.womenofacertainstage.com/about-me for all about Lauren and Women of a Certain Stage

https://store.usana.com/ux/cart/en-US/tag/302 for Lauren's vitamins

Welcome aboard! Join us while we introduce ourselves, fumble through a first run podcast episode, and talk about how we've both found ourselves on this journey....Or just skip ahead to the meatier content with awesome experts and relatable anecdotes!