🎙️ Episode Title:
Not Your Mama’s Menopause: Redefining Midlife with Shebang

🗓️ Episode Summary:
In this powerful, candid, and laugh-out-loud episode of Awaken Your Power, I'm joined by Lori and Doty—founders of Shebang, the bold and unapologetic voice redefining the midlife experience for women. What started as a friendship forged over a tearful porch conversation blossomed into a movement built on honesty, humor, and the deep knowing that menopause is not a crisis—it's a sacred rite of passage.

Together, we unpack the silence around perimenopause and menopause, share the pivotal moments that sparked Shebang, and explore how women can reclaim their identity, agency, and power in midlife and beyond.

We also discuss:

The shame and misinformation around hormone health—and how to advocate for yourself in the doctor’s office

The emotional and spiritual transformation hidden inside the physical symptoms

How midlife reinvention is not only possible, it’s potent—and often more joyful than you imagined

The importance of giving yourself permission to pause, pivot, and power up

Why this conversation needs to include men, too

Lori and Doty are funny, fierce, and full of wisdom—and they don’t hold back. If you’ve ever felt like you were going through it alone, this episode will make you feel deeply seen and supported.

✨ Favorite Quote:
“Loving yourself isn’t selfish—it’s foundational.”

🎁 Mentioned in This Episode:

Shebang’s subscription box for midlife women: Permission to Pause, Pivot, Power Up

The idea of celebrating menopause with ritual and ceremony

The lack of menopause training among doctors (only ~2,500 certified in the U.S.)

The role of synthetic hormones and why informed choices matter

The connection between menopause and reinvention, sovereignty, and spiritual awakening

🔗 Resources & Links:

Follow Shebang on Instagram: @Shebang

Subscribe to their monthly box: Shebang Subscription Box

Read the article mentioned about public discussion of periods: [Link will be added here]

Learn more about Keri’s TED Talk on menopause as a rite of passage: kerimangis.com/tedx

💌 Connect with the Guests:
Lori and Doty are open-hearted, no-nonsense women who love hearing from listeners. DM them on Instagram or reach out through their website to share your story or ask questions—they’re building a movement, and you’re invited.

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