March 04, 2026

Halle Berry: Why Women Are Being Failed at Menopause

48 minutes

For decades, midlife has been framed as a time of decline for women — medically, culturally, and personally. Halle Berry is on a mission to change that.

On this episode of The Dr. Hyman Show, she shares how her own menopause journey exposed how little real support exists for the 60 million women navigating this transition. That experience ultimately led her to create ReSpin, the community she couldn’t find when she needed it.

Watch the full conversation on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.

We discuss:

• Why menopause is often missed — and how to take back control of your energy, mood, and metabolism

• What changes in your brain, bones, and muscle and how to protect them in midlife

• How comprehensive testing gives you a personalized roadmap for this phase of life

• Why fatigue, low libido, and brain fog aren’t “just aging” — and what improves when you address the root cause

Your second act can be your strongest. It’s a chance to reclaim your strength, your energy, and your future on your own terms.

This conversation was recorded live at the Eudēmonia Summit.

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(0:00) Halle Berry's health journey and the overlooked issue of menopause

(1:21) Introduction to the Eudaimonia Summit

(3:27) Women's health problems: Causes and personal stories

(7:12) Misdiagnosis, confusion, and the mission to educate

(10:01) Women's Health Initiative study and FDA updates

(12:48) Hormone therapy and perimenopause symptoms

(17:22) Lifestyle's role in hormonal health and disease prevention

(22:12) Alcohol, nicotine, and long-term health risks like Alzheimer's

(25:26) Early hormone replacement therapy and personalized care

(28:15) Sexual health discussions and Halle Berry's ReSpin initiative

(32:22) Cultural change, low-tox living, and structural health in menopause

(37:01) Menopause symptoms variability and addressing health disparities

(39:52) The need for medical education reform and JoyLux's contribution

(41:12) Psychedelics in mental health treatment

(43:43) Closing remarks and listener engagement

(44:00) Disclaimer about podcast content

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By Dr. Mark Hyman

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