Whether you're 19 and never given it a thought, or 40 and starting to wonder, menopause is an unavoidable part of life for half the population.

But many of us are shaky on the details of what to expect — apart from hot flashes/flushes, maybe.

Former model Ali Daddo was one of those people: totally unprepared, and caught off guard when it hit. She's on a mission to make sure other women are more informed – and therefrom more empowered – than she was.

Just a heads up, this episode touches on mental health struggles and suicide. Please take care while listening.