In this episode of Meeting You Where You’re At, host Richard Juknavorian sits down with Andrea Giancontieri (pronounced Jahn-con-TYEH-ree), a digital marketer, advocate, and entrepreneur who turned her personal journey through menopause into a powerful movement.

Andrea shares her candid and often humorous story of navigating misdiagnoses, dismissive doctors, and finally finding her voice as an advocate. From co-founding The Whiny-Guiny to testifying at the Massachusetts State House in support of menopause awareness legislation, Andrea is leading the charge to break the silence and stigma surrounding menopause.

✨ In this conversation, Andrea and Richard discuss:

Why menopause is still so stigmatized in 2025

How personal experience can spark advocacy and entrepreneurship

Andrea’s journey from media buyer to co-founder of The Whiny-Guiny

What needs to change in medicine and society to better support women

🎧 Whether you’re experiencing menopause, supporting a loved one, or passionate about women’s health advocacy, Andrea’s story will leave you inspired, informed, and empowered.

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