The Midlife Chrysalis

From Hot Flashes to a Global Mission: Tamsen Fadal’s Menopause Journey


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🔥 One night on air changed everything for Tamsen Fadal.


She was at the top of her game as a TV anchor when she suddenly started forgetting words and sweating through live broadcasts, without realizing she was entering menopause. That moment became the turning point that led her from journalism to advocacy. In this conversation, Tamsen shares how she turned confusion into purpose, launching The M Factor documentary and her book How to Menopause.


✨ Join us as we talk about redefining midlife, breaking the silence, and helping women everywhere navigate this powerful new chapter.


Timestamps:

00:43 Early Life and Losing Her Mother

02:44 Lessons from Her Mother and Family Values

04:06 Breaking Into TV News and Facing Stereotypes

07:11 Sexism and Ageism in the Media Industry

09:12 Defining Her On-Air Brand and Early Career Years

11:46 Moving to New York and Personal Life Changes

15:36 Advice to Her 40-Year-Old Self

17:01 Health Issues, Misdiagnosis, and Menopause

23:28 TikTok & Creating Awareness

25:29 Street Interviews, Documentary, and The Book

30:28 Understanding Perimenopause and Menopause

34:16 Hormone Therapy and Medical Education Gaps

36:35 Finding Certified Menopause Practitioners

38:48 How Men and Coworkers Can Be Supportive

41:25 Reframing Midlife and the “Bolden Years”

44:37 Purpose, Creativity, and Daily Motivation

46:28 Redefining Retirement and Lifelong Energy

48:22 Wisdom Bumper Sticker


Learn more about MEA at ⁠https://www.meawisdom.com/


#MenopauseAwareness, #Perimenopause, #MidlifeEmpowerment, #WomensHealth, #MenopauseSupport, #MenopauseEducation, #TamsenFadal, #ChipConley, #HowToMenopause, #TheMFactor, #MidlifeCrisisMyth, #BoldenYears, #HormoneTherapy, #MenopauseAdvocate, #MidlifeReinvention

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