The Dusty Muffins

For Better or For Worse... And For Menopause: A Partner's Perspective


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Get ready for a uniquely insightful and heartfelt episode of The Dusty Muffins! For the first time, Dr. Aoife O’Sullivan (MD, MSCP), Dr. Christine Hart Kress (DNP, MSCP), and Dr. Rebbecca Hertel (DO, MSCP) are joined by their husbands for a candid, no-holds-barred conversation about navigating menopause from both sides of the relationship.

This isn't just a women's issue—it's a couples' journey. The docs and their partners pull back the curtain on the real, raw, and often hilarious realities of "The Change," offering a rare glimpse into how it truly affects a household. In this episode, you’ll discover:

🧔‍♂️ The "Aha!" Moment: How men first realize menopause is happening (hint: it's not always the hot flashes).

🤯 Beyond the Misdiagnosis: Why symptoms are often mistaken for other issues, leading to unnecessary anxiety and medical tests.

❤️ The Art of Support vs. Solution: Why listening with empathy is a superpower, and why "fixing it" is the wrong approach.

💪 Building Resilience Together: How understanding the science and symptoms can actually strengthen your partnership for the better.

🗣️ Normalizing the Conversation: Practical tips for couples and families to communicate openly and navigate this transition smoothly, together.

Tune in for an episode that is equal parts enlightening, validating, and laugh-out-loud funny. It’s the ultimate guide to not just surviving, but thriving as a couple through midlife.

The Dusty Muffins:

✨ Dr. Aoife O’Sullivan → @portlandmenopausedoc

✨ Dr. Rebbecca Hertel → @drrebbeccaherteldo

✨ Dr. Christine Hart Kress → @christinehartkress_dnp

📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/thedustymuffins

🔗 Linktree → https://linktr.ee/thedustymuffins

Disclaimer: The Dusty Muffins are doctors, but they’re not YOUR doctors. This is for entertainment and informational purposes only. Always consult your own healthcare provider for personalized medical advice.

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