Susan Willson is a Certified Nurse Midwife who has spent the last 20 years working exclusively with women in the menopausal transition. Her philosophy is that menopause is not a condition to pathologize or dread; rather it is a natural, vibrant and powerful phase of our lives. Her book, coming out in February, “Making Sense of Menopause” explores the misconceptions we have absorbed as women, from the medical community and the larger culture, and offers a look into the deep sea change happening at this time in our biology, our creativity and our authenticity. She also offers practical advice on how to navigate symptoms through this change and emerge into our Wisdom years vibrant and full. Find out more at makingsenseofmenopause.com. Check out https://copenotes.com/zestful for an innovative app that supports mental health. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com

Susan Willson -- Expert on Menopause Looks at  Misconceptions About “The Change”

How can we age with zest, courage and vibrance? How can we tackle the challenges of aging--including ageism-- with awareness and skill? Nicole Christina, a psychotherapist of more than 30 years, interviews culture changers from all over the world and of every persuasion–including Python hunters in the Everglades and Hospice workers at San Quentin Penitentiary. Her topics have a humanitarian theme and are typically off of the mainstream. An expert interviewer and author of "Not Just Chatting: How to Become a Master Podcast Interviewer" Nicole’s conversations are deep and heartfelt. In these conversations, the challenges of aging are not sugar coated. Bodies age. We're not as fast or agile as we once were. 60, it turns out, is not the new 40. Acceptance is the key, although it's easier said than done. Our goal, then, is to navigate the losses of aging as well as to highlight the gifts. Many people report being happier when they reach 50 and are delighted by the freedoms they experience. They may have more time to themselves, and the new ability to discover what makes them truly happy. Many women are traveling solo and finding joy in their new friendships. It's a time to be curious and adventurous while our body still is in good working condition. It's not always easy, though. Trying new things can be scary. Nicole's guests are not super heroes. They are people who have found their own ways of meeting the challenges of aging yet still delighting in the life they have left. The Show brings optimism to the experience of aging in spite of the realities of expectable losses.

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