Language of Love with Dr. Laura Berman

How to Menopause with Tamsen Fadal


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Did you know menopause comes with 34 symptoms—yet most women are never told what to expect? Instead, they’re left guessing, struggling, and wondering if it’s all just in their heads.


In this episode of The Language of Love Conversations, I sit down with Tamsen Fadal, Emmy Award-winning journalist and menopause advocate, to get real about what’s happening to our bodies and why so many women feel unprepared. Her new book, How to Menopause: Take Charge of Your Health, Reclaim Your Life, and Feel Even Better Than Before, is changing the conversation—because menopause isn’t the end. It’s a new beginning.


Tamsen shares her personal journey through menopause, from the initial confusion and misdiagnosis to becoming a leading voice in the menopause movement. She discusses the societal stigma surrounding menopause, the flawed research that silenced a generation of women, and how she’s working to change the narrative.


If you or someone you love is going through menopause,  or you’ve ever felt dismissed, confused, or alone in your menopause journey, this episode is for you. Tamsen’s story is one of resilience, advocacy, and hope, and her message is clear: you can feel better than ever before.


We dive into:

  • The truth behind the Women’s Health Initiative study that misled an entire generation about hormone therapy
  • How to recognize perimenopausal symptoms—because it’s not just hot flashes!
  • The 34 symptoms of menopause and why so many women go undiagnosed
  • What doctors should be asking you (and how to advocate for yourself if they don’t)
  • Hormone therapy: who it’s for, who it’s not for, and what the latest science says
  • Non-hormonal strategies for managing menopause—nutrition, strength training, sleep, and stress management
  • How menopause affects your sex life (and what you can do about it)
  • The cultural stigma around aging and how we can redefine what it means to thrive after 40

  • If you're ready to take control of menopause, pre-order Tamsen Fadal’s book, How to Menopause: Take Charge of Your Health, Reclaim Your Life, and Feel Even Better Than Before today.


    For deeper insights, watch The M Factor, her must-see documentary on menopause. Join the conversation—follow Tamsen on Linkedin, visit her website and connect with a community breaking the silence on menopause.


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