Isn’t it amazing that even in 2022 that part of what makes us human, a normal biological experience such as menopause, is still considered taboo and embarrassing to speak about? More than half of the Earth’s population is destined to experience it, yet we quietly sweep the entire experience and all of the uncomfortable (but treatable) symptoms under the rug as if they’re not even happening. 

Stacy London from the iconic show, What Not to Wear, is joining me today and she absolutely wants to talk about menopause. She’s been speaking up and speaking out about it and is on a mission to change the narrative around menopause so that more women can be prepared for the physical and emotional changes, and don’t feel so caught off guard. 

“What we are coming to at this stage of life is a tsunami of issues that are both biological, physiological, and cultural.” -Stacy London 

Stacy’s personal menopause journey 

When you think life is falling apart, but it turns out you’re actually perimenopausal and no one ever prepared you for it, so you sit quietly in agony and shame. Blaming aging, but never looking at the hormonal changes going on. Stacy’s menopause journey is so similar to others, but she wants women to also understand it’s not one size fits all. 

What’s getting unpacked in this conversation with Stacy: 

“This is a question of identity, and loss of identity is very scary, and it is a crisis of confidence that I don’t want to minimize.” -Stacy London 

This conversation needs to be brought up until we see real changes. As Stacy mentions, menopause as it is now, is a crisis of confidence because of the lack of support, lack of education, and lack of resources and even legislation for women experiencing it. I love everything that Stacy is doing to leverage her platform, focus her messaging and products from her company on giving people agency of choice. If you’re experiencing any signs of menopause, it’s important to speak with your health care professional and seek out as many resources as you can. 

Stacy’s 3 Takeaways: 

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Website: https://stateofmenopause.com/  

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stacylondonreal/  

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Love Your Age: The Small-Step Solution to a Better, Longer, Happier Life

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