What was it like navigating menopause 35 years ago with no information, no guidance, and no one willing to talk about it?

In this heartfelt episode of the Menopause Stories Podcast, Dr. Tamara Beckford sits down with a very special guest, her mother-in-law, Erlene Lewis, a former travel agency owner, mother, wife, and businesswoman from Jamaica, West Indies, who shares her raw and relatable journey through perimenopause and menopause.

Erlene opens up about the hot flashes and night sweats that arrived without warning, a doctor who offered little more than "this is going to happen," and how she leaned on sleep hygiene, evening primrose oil, and the herbal tonic to manage her symptoms, all while running a business and raising a family.

Her story is a powerful reminder of how far we've come in women's health and how much farther we can go when women finally have access to informed, personalized care.

In this episode, you'll hear:

• What perimenopause felt like before anyone explained what it was
• The herbal remedies and lifestyle habits that helped Erlene manage her symptoms
• Why sleep became her secret weapon
• A sobering story about a colleague whose menopause journey cost her her career
• What Erlene wishes physicians would do differently
• Her message to every woman in her 40s and 50s approaching this phase of life

Ready to stop navigating menopause alone?

If Erlene's story resonates with you, you don't have to figure this out by yourself or hope your doctor takes the time to truly listen.

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