What happens when a husband publicly asks how to support his wife through menopause and thousands of women flood the comments? Jesse Robertson, a dad and TikTok creator, found out firsthand when one honest post transformed his parenting channel into a platform for menopause education. In this unique episode, Jesse shares his experience from complete ignorance about menopause to becoming an unexpected advocate for women's health. Host Michelle and Jesse swap questions in an open conversation that reveals the reality about medical training gaps, the real impact of hormonal changes and why marriages are failing during perimenopause.

Jesse Reveals:

• The many ways husbands can support their wives during perimenopause

• The enormous menopause education gap in men

• How medical training in perimenopause is shockingly inadequate

• The ways hormones affect everything, not just reproduction

• Why divorce rates spike during menopause years

• The fitness, health and exercise advice that can backfire during menopause

• The severe mental health impact on women during menopause

• How simple communication can transform relationships

BEST MOMENTS

"When Jesse asked women if they wanted their husbands to understand menopause, the response was incredible.”

"How is it that I, as a man and as a husband, and you know, as a father, how do I know nothing about this?"

"We're talking about information that could literally save your marriage."

"It's weird. It's like you've got this voice in the back of your head and while you are sort of full flow of arguing and having a rage... You've literally got this little voice in the back of your head saying you are out of order, but you just can't stop anyway."

"Women have never been prioritised in studies. Testosterone studies on men started in the 1930s... studies on women were paused in the 1970s and didn't get started up again until 1993."

"Just because it's natural doesn't mean that it's gonna be good for you."

EPISODE RESOURCES

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HOST BIO

Michelle is a highly respected Physiotherapist and Menopause Wellbeing Practitioner with over two decades of experience in the health and wellness industry. After experiencing seven years of debilitating symptoms herself before realising it was perimenopause, Michelle has since dedicated her career to helping other women navigate this transformative stage of life. Her personal journey fuels her passion for educating and empowering women, as well as training businesses and health professionals through her specialised menopause and wellbeing workshops. A best-selling author and sought-after speaker, Michelle combines deep clinical expertise with relatable, real-world experience. Through her podcast, "Menopause - The Real Deal," she offers evidence-based guidance, authentic conversations, and practical strategies. Listeners trust Michelle for her empathetic understanding and her commitment to helping women thrive, making her a leading voice in the menopause space.

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