Listen in and learn…

• How the negative language and dialogue around menopause leaves an impression on all women–especially younger women
• How my own experience with perimenopause affected the way I interacted with my family and made me realize I needed to take action & prioritize my health
• How Amy views her IUD (intrauterine device) as an investment in her quality of life and why she thinks it’s one of the best health decisions she’s made
• How the financial responsibility of contraception and birth control is inequitable for women
• How a business case led the province of British Columbia to make contraceptive options free for those women who want or need
• Amy and Keira’s tips for using critical thinking as you read health information online
• How Keira’s PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) diagnosis led her to find a community on social media and how she guards against misinformation online

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Shirley Weir is the founder of Menopause Chicks and a passionate advocate for women's health education. She's on a mission to change the narrative around menopause and empower women to become their best health advocates.