In this episode, Dr. Ginger interviews special guest Michelle Lyons, a pelvic health physiotherapist from Ireland, about the often overlooked topic of perimenopause and menopause and how to tackle these phases using a holistic, integrative, and science-based approach. From medical gaslighting to outdated and disproven science, most healthcare providers aren’t equipped to help women navigate these inevitable stages of their lives. And women are the ones who are suffering because of this lack of education and knowledge. The conversation also touches on the intersectionality of menopause, addressing the disparities faced by women of color and those with limited access to healthcare. They discuss a number of tools available including lifestyle changes, nutrition, exercise, and hormone therapy to help someone navigate menopause. Hopefully, you walk away feeling empowered as a woman with knowledge and the debunked myths surrounding menopause, in order to promote a better experience of this inevitable phase of your life.
