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Menopodcast - Menopause For The 21st CenturyMenopodcastWe’re calling it done. This is our last episode of the podcast (at least until Sarah finally starts going through Menopause herself and can add anything new…) We’ve had laughs, we’ve read a lot of great books, we’ve learned a lot, we’ve interviewed smart, interesting women - and we’re both moving on to other projects. We appreciate all of you who’ve listened and we hope you all have the BEST possible Menopause - and beyond! Good Menopause To You!2019-11-1311 min
Magnificent MidlifePodcasting in midlife with Sarah Auerswald and Julia Frey of MenopodcastMeet the very funny Julia Frey and Sarah Auerswald, the co-presenters of Menopodcast. These two first met as children growing up on Maui. They moved to Los Angeles, worked in the film industry, set up businesses and are doing a massive job now raising awareness of menopause on their fabulously popular podcast. I've been a guest on their podcast three times! So it was lovely to turn the tables and find out about their midlife journeys. We had a lot of giggles. In this fabulous interview we cover: what it's like hosting a podcast about menopause w...2019-11-0738 min
Menopodcast - Menopause For The 21st CenturyMenopodcastAuthor Susan P. Mattern’s book is subtitled “The Science, History and Meaning of Menopause,” so you know we had to read it! It’s filled with fascinating concepts: about Menopause as an adaptation by Homo Sapiens to help keep our species thriving, and about the idea that Menopause is a Cultural Syndrome, only having been named by Western Doctors and scientists in the 1700s. Ultimately, we found the book a challenge to read - as laypeople, if you will. But cool ideas! 2019-11-0742 min
Menopodcast - Menopause For The 21st CenturyMenopodcastSometimes science decides to look at things we think are common sense and quantify them. OK, fine, science, have a good time. We could have already told you that having people in your life with whom you can talk about Menopause would be a good thing - both online and in person. And now you get it, too. What we didn’t already know was that it looks like it’ll help keep Dementia at bay, so that’s a bonus. We read two articles that kicked off this show - we’ll post the links on Facebook.2019-10-3120 min
Menopodcast - Menopause For The 21st CenturyMenopodcastThis episode was inspired by an article we found on NextAvenue.org, which asks whether the stigma regarding talking about Menopause is lessening. Has it gone mainstream, they wonder, because Gywneth Paltrow talked about her own perimenopause, and Grace & Frankie had a sex-toys-for-older-ladies storyline? We say: Not yet it hasn’t. BUT there are good signs it could happen in our lifetime! The Brits seem to be leading the way (again) in this, and we thank them. Millennials, it’s up to you! https://www.nextavenue.org/less-taboo-talk-menopause/2019-10-2124 min
Menopodcast - Menopause For The 21st CenturyMenopodcastIn big news for the Menopause community, there’s a study published in the Lancet showing an increased risk of Breast Cancer from taking HRT. Could be double the risk previously thought. So, as always, it’s important to check with your medical professional to assess your personal risk. Plus it turns out the UK is experiencing a shortage of HRT! We asked our UK friend Rachel Lankester from Magnificent Midlife to give us her perspective.2019-10-1531 min
Menopodcast - Menopause For The 21st CenturyMenopodcastWe open up our first episode back after our hiatus by catching up with each other: Sarah’s still growing out her grays - and Julia reveals a big secret! (Listen to find out what!) Then we discuss an article we saw in the Guardian. Turns out in the UK, they’re trying to enact legislation to protect menopausal women in the workplace. What a concept! We love it, but we wanted to hear from our friend in the UK Rachel Lankester from Magnificent Midlife, so she sent us audio. https://www.theguardian.com/society/2019/aug/25...2019-10-0926 min
Menopodcast - Menopause For The 21st CenturyMenopodcastWhat a season! It was the season of Deep Dives into the topics that every woman in Menopause wants to know about: Hot Flashes, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Skincare, Heart & Brain Health, Nutrition and exercise, and of course: lady parts. Plus we had some great Guests - Darcey Steinke (Flash Count Diary), Ashley Koff RD (Better Nutrition Program), Dr. Michelle Gordon (Menopause Movement), Sarah Glicken (OsteoStrong), and Rachel Lankester (Magnificent Midlife). Stay tuned from Season 6!2019-07-2423 min
Menopodcast - Menopause For The 21st CenturyMenopodcastToday we dive in to skincare and hair care for the midlife woman. Turns out some of what we all experience - the wrinkles, the crepey skin, the spots - that’s just a product of aging, not due to menopause. Not much comfort, really, but oh well! What can we do? Turns out there are treatments that range from cheap and easy to expensive and complicated. From over the counter to prescription-level treatments, pick whatever works for you and your budget! Check out our faves at Menopodcast.com.2019-07-1741 min
Menopodcast - Menopause For The 21st CenturyMenopodcastOur guest this episode is Rachel Lankester, founder of Magnificent Midlife, an online community, membership, and podcast. Rachel experienced an early menopause at 41, which led to soul-searching and ultimately to creating Magnificent Midlife. Listen to the episode to hear her whole story. Her terrific podcast showcases midlife women - and we highly recommend it! Get her free download to help you find your purpose and passion here: https://magnificentmidlife.com/purpose/2019-07-1038 min
Menopodcast - Menopause For The 21st CenturyMenopodcastOur guest this episode is Dr. Michelle Gordon, founder of Menopause Movement and creator of the MenopauseWorkshop.com, among many other accomplishments. Menopause hit her out of the blue with embarrassing hot flashes, crippling self-doubt, stubborn belly fat, and raging moods. She tells us how she turned her life around, plus she wants to help 1 Million women to do the same thing. Get her free Menopause Blueprint download here. https://blueprint.drmichellegordon.com/sf/ce83bb81 2019-07-0453 min
Menopodcast - Menopause For The 21st CenturyMenopodcastOur guest this episode is Ashley Koff RD, an award-winning nutrition expert with over twenty years experience, and creator of The Better Nutrition Program. We asked her for some nutrition tips for us Menopausal women, as well as just some better nutrition tips for eating as we age. We wanted to know what top three changes we should make to our diets right now, how to combat midlife weight gain, what are the best supplements to take in midlife, and just what can we eat?2019-06-2649 min
Menopodcast - Menopause For The 21st CenturyMenopodcastOur guest this episode is Darcey Steinke, author of several books, including the just-released “Flash Count Diary: Menopause and the Vindication of Natural Life.” We talk with her about the things she learned while writing the book, including the fact that only a handful of animals go through menopause besides us - and one of them is killer whales, which we find fascinating! Steinke says, “I knew so much more going into both menstruation and pregnancy than I did going into menopause.” Ditto!2019-06-1844 min
Menopodcast - Menopause For The 21st CenturyMenopodcast“Use it or lose it” applies to so many parts of our bodies as we age. And midlife/menopause is a great time to take stock and get moving - in whatever way works for you. Dr. Northrup said, “You need to know that vigorous regular exercise is an absolute necessity if you intend to live well beyond midlife.” We talk about all of that PLUS we interview Sarah Glicken, owner of OsteoStrong in Los Angeles, about that modality and how it has helped strengthen bones and muscles.2019-06-1251 min
Menopodcast - Menopause For The 21st CenturyMenopodcastThis episode talks about Lady Parts. The parts of a human body you only find on us ladies: the pelvic region, like the uterus, the ovaries, the vagina, the urethra (and yes, we know that men have urethras, too, but they are totally different), the Breasts, and our Sexual function and Sexuality. We’re talking about ways of keeping them healthy as you go through menopause. And YES, we will talk about Sex and Sexuality in this episode, so be warned.2019-06-0541 min
Menopodcast - Menopause For The 21st CenturyMenopodcastMenopause is an excellent time to take stock of your overall health, especially your heart and brain. Heart Disease is the number one killer of women. That fact made us pay attention! And many of us experience Menofog - or even just a feeling of losing our mental acuity as we get to a certain age. Luckily, the things that help make your heart healthier also help make your brain healthier - so you get a twofer in better health and longevity! Listen to the episode to learn more.2019-05-2935 min
Menopodcast - Menopause For The 21st CenturyMenopodcastHormone Replacement Therapy gets a bad rap, but really, you have to do your own research. Turns out it’s really great for some people and not recommended for others. Menopause means your body isn’t making Estrogen anymore, but guess what? Estrogen has been doing good work inside our bodies for years, and when it goes away, big changes are sure to follow. In this episode, we talk about what’s working for us, and why it’s important to find a physician you trust to help you navigate the choices. 2019-05-2229 min
Menopodcast - Menopause For The 21st CenturyMenopodcastDeep Dive into Hot Flashes! Hot Flashes are like the stereotypical punchline of Menopause, and while they are not life-threatening, they are still very disruptive - and can negatively impact your quality of life. In this episode, we talk about what they are, why they happen to us, and what you can TRY to do about them. We quote from a couple of our favorite books on the subject - and let you know what works for us. As always, consult your own medical professional before trying anything we talk about on the show.2019-05-0930 min
Menopodcast - Menopause For The 21st CenturyMenopodcastWe’re launching a new season and giving you a preview of what’s to come. This time, instead of reading a book for a whole season and discussing a chapter per episode, we’re going to zero in on one of the topics we’ve learned about so far in our journey, and each episode will be a deep dive into that particular subject. We’ll roll up our sleeves and talk about things like: Hot Flashes, Heart Health, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Diet & Fitness, Sex, Reinventing Your Life in Midlife, and many more issues like that, one episode at a time...2019-05-0105 min
Menopodcast - Menopause For The 21st CenturyMenopodcastYou’re listening to a trailer for Menopodcast, a show about real life with Menopause in the 21st Century. You’ll hear introductions of both of the show’s hosts, Sarah Auerswald and Julia Frey, plus you’ll hear some of their banter which reflects their 40-year friendship. The audio clip outlines the segments in each episode like “Bible Study” where we discuss a chapter of that season’s book and “How Hot Was Your Flash?” where we share any recent hot flashes we’ve had or hot flash stories from our listeners. You’ll also hear about some of the gues...2019-04-2702 min
Menopodcast - Menopause For The 21st CenturyMenopodcastToday was a Q&A from our listeners to end Season 4. Great questions to discuss. Do all women go through menopause? How long will menopause last and what is this whole menopause thing anyway? Shouldn’t I be afraid of HRT? How do you know if your health issues are menopause-related? Seriously, no wine? Or COFFEE? What supplements do you take? How have you changed your diet? Listen in as we also broadcast live on Facebook and talk about the issues via listener comm...2019-04-1139 min
Menopodcast - Menopause For The 21st CenturyMenopodcastThis episode marks the final chapter of “What Would Virginia Woolf Do?” (Affiliate link) by Nina Lorez Collins – and Sarah and Julia are very sad the book is done. It’s such a good read! We love the author’s style and voice – and have appreciated her honesty and willingness to share personal details from the beginning. Highly Recommend. We also want to recommend the Facebook Group of the same name that Nina created even before she wrote the book. It’s a safe place to share and there’s an amazing engagement rate among members. Someone will post a ques...2019-04-0327 min
Menopodcast - Menopause For The 21st CenturyMenopodcastThis episode is an interview with Anne Kreamer, author of “Going Gray: What I Learned about Beauty, Sex, Work, Motherhood, Authenticity, and Everything Else that Really Matters" (Affiliate link). And we loved speaking with her! She has a new, mission-driven company called WildAndRare.com and we totally recommend checking it out, too! The book is great because, first of all, Ms. Kreamer is a terrific writer, and secondly, because she really takes the time to look at what gray hair means to us as American Women (as well as a few French women!). Our society ha...2019-03-2738 min
Menopodcast - Menopause For The 21st CenturyMenopodcastThis week Sarah and Julia read chapter 8 of “What Would Virginia Woolf Do?” by Nina Lorez Collins – and this chapter is entitled “Work and Money”. This chapter is filled with many, many fears about getting older and not having enough money. Sure, we may also worry about health problems, but how much they will cost to care for and where will the money come from? We hear from our friends who feel they can’t let their hair go gray because they have to get work and compete against younger women and men’s perceptions. And just becau...2019-03-2054 min
Menopodcast - Menopause For The 21st CenturyMenopodcastThis week Sarah and Julia read chapter 7 of “What Would Virginia Woolf Do?” (Affiliate link) by Nina Lorez Collins – and this chapter is entitled “Health”. The author runs down an entire laundry list of health problems that affect women of a certain age. And while it’s not always super fun to think about these problems, it’s much better to be prepared and take action than to ignore them until they get worse. These are also not all related to or due to menopause. Some are just because we’re getting older. So some good and bad news...2019-03-1342 min
Menopodcast - Menopause For The 21st CenturyMenopodcastThis week Sarah and Julia read chapter 6 of “What Would Virginia Woolf Do?” by Nina Lorez Collins – and this chapter is entitled “Emotions”. We are continuing to love this book and Nina’s writing. Seriously – we highly recommend this book! Chapter 6 is all about the emotions we go through as women in midlife and what we can do about them. Because for some of us, acknowledging that we’re having these emotions is already a big step, and then figuring out how and whether to act on them is a whole other thing. Also, the chapter deals wi...2019-03-0651 min
Menopodcast - Menopause For The 21st CenturyMenopodcastThis week Sarah and Julia read chapter 5 of "What Would Virginia Woolf Do?" (Affiliate link) by Nina Lorez Collins. And if you haven’t listened to our interview with her we recorded 2 weeks ago, go check that out – she is amazing! Chapter 5 is entitled Beauty, and it's all about what we see when we look in the mirror - and what we choose to do about it! Sarah and Julia would both describe themselves as Minimalists when it comes to their Beauty Regimens, in fact, they might even scoff at calling what they do a "regi...2019-02-2751 min
Menopodcast - Menopause For The 21st CenturyMenopodcastThis week Sarah and Julia read chapter 4 of "What Would Virginia Woolf Do?" by Nina Lorez Collins. And if you haven’t listened to our interview with her we recorded last week, go check that out – she is amazing! Chapter 4 is all about being a parent during menopause or perimenopause, possibly as an empty-nester, semi-empty-nester or with a young child (or children) at home still. We will again point out what a great writer Nina Lorez Collins is, and how much we love this book. Sarah found many things she could relate to, having a kid...2019-02-2147 min
Menopodcast - Menopause For The 21st CenturyMenopodcastWe're thrilled to have Nina Lorez Collins as our guest on this episode of the podcast! She's the author of "What Would Virginia Woolf Do? And Other Questions I ask Myself as I Attempt to Age Without Apology." (affiliate link) We absolutely love this book, as we've mentioned before, and you know we have chosen it as our "Bible" for Season 4. We'd finished 3 chapters by the time we talked to Nina, enough to have fallen for her writing style - hard. We were introduced to Ms. Collins and her book by her wildly successful Facebook g...2019-02-1539 min
Menopodcast - Menopause For The 21st CenturyMenopodcastThis chapter is all about our changing bodies, and it’s another frank and honest bit of writing. Her book, What Would Virginia Woolf Do?(affiliate link) is our Bible for Season 4 and she is slated to be a guest on the show coming up – which we couldn’t be more thrilled about. Ms. Collins talks about her own nutrition and exercise plans – what’s worked, what hasn’t – and she gave Sarah a real wake-up call about getting her butt in gear and blowing past the excuses to get working out again. She mentions the things we already know...2019-02-1444 min
Menopodcast - Menopause For The 21st CenturyMenopodcastThis chapter is all about SEX and it's so frank an honest and open, it makes us love author Nina Lorez Collins even more that we already did! Her book, What Would Virginia Woolf Do? (affiliate link) is our Bible for Season 4 and she is slated to be a guest on the show coming up! Ms. Collins talks about her own sexual journey from pre-puberty to mature adulthood, and it's full of fascinating stories and anecdotes. We HIGHLY recommend reading it. Sarah and Julia aren't QUITE as frank and open about their own personal stories...2019-02-0638 min
Menopodcast - Menopause For The 21st CenturyMenopodcastWe launched Season 4 in a whole new way: going Live on Facebook as well as recording the podcast - at the same time! (We had some technical difficulties - but when has that stopped us? And we think we've worked them out for next time...) This Season we're reading "What Would Virginia Woolf Do?" by Nina Lorez Collins, and we're already loving it - and her! The book can be purchased via our Amazon affiliate link - and if you do, we'll get paid a small commission, so thanks!! In the Introduction, Ms. Collins lets...2019-01-3054 min
Menopodcast - Menopause For The 21st CenturyMenopodcastGood menopause to you! We recorded this episode during the holidays, so we chat about all the hullabaloo that comes with that time of year. Gifts, shipping, cleaning the house for guests, etc. So many things to do!! Julia was reminded that it really is the thought that counts when giving a gift. But Sarah bemoans all the carbs she’s been eating at holiday parties. Ugh! Bible Study - Menopause Confidential by Dr. Tara Allmen - Chapter 19 - “The Top Five Studies That Rocked Women’s Health” We love this book and we want to meet her! We...2019-01-0947 min
Menopodcast - Menopause For The 21st CenturyMenopodcastWe commiserate about not having high-tech mic stands, but somehow we record anyway. And that segues us somehow into talking about how we both love to make lists. (And then cross things off!) Julia lets Sarah know about Bullet Journaling, and she says she’s not having it, personally. It’s too much work. All leading to how Julia feels Menopause is an amazing opportunity to take stock of your life. Julia brings up the notion of Commitment vs. Interest. Sarah brings up that when you do take stock, sometimes you’re faced with wanting to make a change about...2019-01-0957 min
Menopodcast - Menopause For The 21st CenturyMenopodcastGood Menopause to you! Sarah and Julia talk about their low-tech microphone set up and how they want to upgrade soon! We talk about Julia’s daughter’s birthday party, when Julia hired a terrific balloon guy. He made a Snow White and a Diamond Ring. And Julia’s birthday is coming up - she’s about to turn 52. 52 with a 7-year-old. And Sarah is 56 with a 16 and 19-year old. Sarah talks about how she’s engineered a simpler holiday season for herself. Doing fewer things, and more fun things than obligation things. It also involved Planning. Sarah actually went to th...2019-01-0950 min
Menopodcast - Menopause For The 21st CenturyMenopodcast - Menopause for the 21st CenturyGood Menopause to you! We start out chatting about the weather in Los Angeles, because weather happens so infrequently that it’s remarkable! Julia’s daughter is about to have a birthday, so she recalls her experience in the hospital and how she took advantage of the Nurse’s offer to keep her daughter in the Nursery overnight so she could get sleep. Sarah’s youngest son was a Buddha Baby when he was born, so she was able to keep him with her in the bed and watch tabloid TV while he nursed and slept. And we note that kid...2019-01-0934 min
Menopodcast - Menopause For The 21st CenturyMenopodcast - Menopause for the 21st CenturyWe start the episode chatting about our Clarity and how it feels. It feels GOOD. Julia feels good about where she is, where she wants to go. “Clarity on the NO.” We coined a new phrase! Sarah feels clear about a few things she does NOT want to do - and what she wants to focus on. We are looking ahead to 2019 and our Menopodcast Empire - or Menopyre, if you will. We’re planning to use the 12-week Year to achieve our goals - check out the book. It’s a super-detailed system for how to get things done. We...2019-01-0943 min
Menopodcast - Menopause For The 21st CenturyMenopodcastWe do a recap of Julia’s time away in England and quitting the job, since we may have skipped over that in recording. We talked about how Julia really came to Clarity about things there. Sarah thinks many of us are afraid of what the clarity means in terms of consequences, but that deep down we do know what we want. But we’re scared of doing it. Sure, it’s scary to make changes in our lives, but sometimes you just have to do it. We are feeling really good about the clarity, but with changes come some f...2019-01-0944 min
Menopodcast - Menopause For The 21st CenturyMenopodcastWe have a guest! Sandra Tsing Loh, author of “The Madwoman in the Volvo - My Year of Raging Hormones”, among other books, has agreed to come to the home studio and chat with us - and we couldn’t be more thrilled! We are big fans of hers! All of her books, her radio shows - The Loh Down on Science, the Loh Life - we love her work! We discuss the book. Julia could totally relate to what she was going through. We wanted to know about her decision to write a book about her experi...2019-01-0956 min
Menopodcast - Menopause For The 21st CenturyMenopodcastWe chat about the season 2 launch video + that we’re going to have a guest on the podcast coming up. And we mention our MERCH. Check out our Zazzle store. (Go to our website for details.) Bible Study: Menopause Confidential by Dr. Tara Allmen - chapters 2 + 3 Chapter 2 is all about hot flashes - the bane of existence for all women in perimenopause and menopause. According to Dr. Allmen hot flashes are a medical mystery. She talks about the Estrogen Roller Coaster, which is what we’re all going through. Did you know? Women are born with...2019-01-0932 min
Menopodcast - Menopause For The 21st CenturyMenopodcastWelcome to the new season! It’s been a minute since you last heard from us, but we’ve been up to a lot! Julia has been in and out of the country - and is back in. Sarah’s turned 56 and is letting her hair go gray, which she has both good and bad days with… Julia has been trying a new dosage of HRT and is hoping to wean herself off, over the next year or so, so is in an experimental stage. Sarah has been feeling generally good, but over-indulged in wine last wee...2019-01-0936 min
Menopodcast - Menopause For The 21st CenturyMenopodcast - Menopause In The 21st CenturySeason 2 wrap up. Grateful to our guests Jenette Goldstein and Betty Goldberg. The book we read: The Silent Passage by Gail Sheehy. This is it. This is where are. We are not shy about being in menopause. Happy to talk about it and reflecting on women who are saying they are not ready and it’s a long way off. Julia mentions her reluctance to be in menopause last year, being angry about it because it meant many things negative things in her mind. "I’m old" being the worst. Sarah is s...2018-11-1317 min
Menopodcast - Menopause For The 21st CenturyMenopodcast - Menopause In The 21st CenturyJulia preparing to leave the country! Discussing goals we had set for March and how we did. We discuss comfort eating. Something we are EXPERT at. Talk about eating habits on movie sets. A big part of our lives and careers. Bible Study - Cultural Catchup Emotional reaction to this chapter. The book was written in the late 90’s and the info about how hardly anyone talks menopause and how doctors get very little education on it - half a day is dedicated to the subject. HALF A DAY....2018-11-1352 min
Menopodcast - Menopause For The 21st CenturyMenopodcast - Menopause In The 21st CenturyFull disclosure - we are autodidacts in teaching ourselves audio recording. Looking at how to achieve goals in a framework - Sarah. Julia leaving the country in two weeks! Feeling both anxious and separate from all the stress. Going to England - temporary move! Just a few months. And on the way to my job, there is a 24 hour Starbucks. Talking about getting to be a regular at that Starbucks. (Future note- I did get to be a regular!) BIBLE STUDY: Hormone Replacement Therapy - Should I or Shouldn’t I...2018-11-1337 min
Menopodcast - Menopause For The 21st CenturyMenopodcast - Menopause In The 21st CenturyTechnical difficulties! Sarah’s volume is too low. We are learning, ever learning. Stressful week for Julia, but did well not to fall into old habits. Julia has lost 15 pounds! Sarah has been working on not snacking as much in the afternoon. Plus had 4 work related lunches that were a bit out of control. Chicken waffle Sandwiches anyone? Much talk about our ways of eating less when trying to lose weight. Bible Study - Silent Passage - The Menopause Gateway More medical part of the book. Discussing HRT and Heart dise...2018-11-1350 min
Menopodcast - Menopause For The 21st CenturyMenopodcast - Menopause In The 21st CenturyIs Frozen Cherries a metaphor? Should we make this podcast a musical? Probably not Sarah sleeping better, taking supplements, less hot flashes, Julia bought flax seed oil to try and vitamin d – her cholesterol is fabulous 2018 goals – weight loss program for Julia Sarah altering her diet as well, adding chia and flax and reducing dairy one step at a time by taking yogurt out (try adding frozen banana and frozen cherries) Bible Study - Estrogen and Brain Power Estrogen may reduce alzheimers – lets hope this still...2018-11-1338 min
Menopodcast - Menopause For The 21st CenturyMenopodcast - Menopause In The 21st CenturyWe have a guest! Betty Goldberg. We discuss the coincidence that Sarah and Betty were both Script Supervisors in the movie and TV shows. Small world! Betty worked on movies like Beverly Hills Cop and TV shows like The White Shadow. Betty became a writer after having a child because she didn’t want to be on a set for 10-14 hours per day. She sold her first script she ever wrote, is still writing, and now teaching, too. She teaches people the craft of Script Supervising. Talking Menopause. “The most Homicidal Time of my life...2018-11-1357 min
Menopodcast - Menopause For The 21st CenturyMenopodcast - Menopause In The 21st CenturyJulia continues to prep for London. Sarah has a new tip: moisturize more. Just more. Bible Study: The Silent Passage and how we’re not being Silent about it. Chapter: Menopause in the Workplace. Most people we know are working, whether in corporate world or not. Noting how difficult it is to work and concentrate without sleeping. Julia works with mostly men, so of course menopause is not discussed with them. It’s the conundrum of needing to ask for accommodations in the workplace, but also not wanting to appear less-than capable. We commi...2018-11-1351 min
Menopodcast - Menopause For The 21st CenturyMenopodcast - Menopause In The 21st Century“Good Menopuase to You!” “45 is the old age of youth and 50 is the youth of old age.” We announce that we’re on iHeart Radio & TuneIn ((((Sarah’s audio is low)))) Sarah’s in the midst of a busy time, as is Julia, who’s about to leave the country for several months of work. We introduce the new Bible - Menopause the Silent Passage by Gail Sheehy - author of several other Passages books, she chose to write this books as she herself went through menopause. The book was published ab...2018-11-1343 min
Menopodcast - Menopause For The 21st CenturyMenopodcast - Menopause In The 21st CenturyEpisode 2: First guest! Jenette Goldstein We introduce her and she tells her story of starting as an actress with Jim Cameron on Aliens in London. We ask the big important question - when is menopause actually OVER? She’s 58, btw. She tells us about her Bra store empire - Jenette Bras and her husband who came up with the tagline - The Alphabet Starts at D - the man behind the rack. Let’s talk about Boobs and Bras - a good bra should last 2 years, and you should always have 3 at a t...2018-11-1343 min
Menopodcast - Menopause For The 21st CenturyMenopodcast - Menopause In The 21st Century“Too old for snapchat, too young for life alert.” Welcome to Season Two! Recap of the Season One shocker ending, but wait - is Sarah actually in Menopause now?? Let's find out! Preview of the new season - we’re having guests! And we picked a new bible - The Silent Passage by Gail Sheehy. Do some chit chat to catch up - Julia is feeling good, still on HRT, no hot flashes. Since it was recorded in February 2018, we talked about new year goals and goal-setting. Weight loss is always on our...2018-11-1322 min
Menopodcast - Menopause For The 21st CenturyMenopodcast - Menopause In The 21st CenturyJulia was very emotional this past week, and she did in fact forget to change her patch one day this week, and the two may be related. Sarah went to an event about women’s health, with a cardiologist and a brain scientist - and they were asked about hormone replacement therapy effects on brain and heart. Turns out affects are much lower/smaller with patch or topicals than with ingestibles. We know from reading this book, but it’s still news to people that heart disease is the main killer of women, more than all cancers comb...2018-01-161h 10Menopodcast - Menopause For The 21st CenturyMenopodcast - Menopause In The 21st CenturySarah feels it’s a real time of reckoning for her. She feels real clarity about things in her life that she needs to do more of or less of - and she’s ready to get on with it. Julia had a similar thing happen at work - a reckoning. It’s been a busy time for both of them. Podcast empire, anyone? Bible Study - Chapter 1 - Menopause Puts Your Life Under a Microscope - from the Wisdom of Menopause - we felt we got more out of the chapter by reading it at the end th...2018-01-1635 minMenopodcast - Menopause For The 21st CenturyMenopodcast - Menopause In The 21st CenturyChattin’ about the Change! It has been a challenge to learn how to podcast and new ways to Google things! Julia’s been finishing up the movie project she’s been working on and remarks upon the young people she’s working with and the things they DON’T UNDERSTAND because of the age difference. We talk about the radio we used to listen to back in the 70s on Maui. We talk about the rate of change in the past 20 years. Like when Sarah’s kids were born (1999 and 2003) she still took photos on film and had to have...2018-01-1650 minMenopodcast - Menopause For The 21st CenturyMenopodcast - Menopause In The 21st CenturyAngry Podcast today since we had to reconfigure Garage Band again! Ugh! Should we take the need to reconfigure our tech settings as a metaphor for the reconfiguring of our lives??? Um, we’d rather not. How Hot Was Your Flash? Julia had several hot flashes this week and realized it was because she had not changed her hormone patch when she was supposed to, but once she changed it, she seemed to get back on track. Julia’s considering a job possibly in another country, possibly temporarily. A lot to think about. Sarah had a te...2018-01-1634 minMenopodcast - Menopause For The 21st CenturyMenopodcast - Menopause In The 21st CenturyThe ladies had good night’s sleep and it makes all the difference. They are both in a good place! Julia’s not happy with the fact that she’s been coming home from work too late to see her daughter before bedtime, but hopefully that won’t last. Sarah’s college son has now started classes and has touched base via Facetime. She had a nightmare that her son had been stolen from her by aliens - literally snatched from her arms - so that’s a clue to her state of mind over her son leaving home… Julia’s lookin...2018-01-1637 minMenopodcast - Menopause For The 21st CenturyMenopodcast - Menopause In The 21st CenturyThe first episode with 2 mics! Yay for us! Catch-up: Sarah’s eldest son has been delivered to college. It’s been a transition from knowing everything about his every move as a tiny child to knowing almost nothing about his life now. Julia has been adjusting to her daughter going to Kindergarten and not knowing everything about her day-to-day life. Bible Study - Chapter 14 - Living with Heart, Passion & Joy - Sarah has had palpitations and she still has them, sometimes. The Chapter talks about how women and men are treated differently when seeing the doct...2018-01-1641 minMenopodcast - Menopause For The 21st CenturyMenopodcast - Menopause In The 21st CenturyEnd of the season review and a look ahead to Season 2. Season 1 was June 17 through November 2017 BIG END OF THE SEASON REVEAL: SARAH IS STILL NOT IN MENOPAUSE AT 55! Julia has failed at the reducing coffee and wine. Butter luck next year! Looking ahead to how to best be healthy and survive the holidays and the new jobs to come. Taking care of ourselves in this phase of life - So important to put ourselves first. Season 2 concept - How to put ourselves first. Looking ahead to...2017-12-2943 min
Menopodcast - Menopause For The 21st CenturyMenopodcast - Menopause In The 21st CenturyBoth Sarah and Julia avoided drinking wine this week and found great results, especially in sleeping. And they both got up at 5am every day. Shout-out to the podcast Julia loves called “You must remember this”. It was the first week of school for Julia’s daughter and Sarah’s youngest son, and we chat about how it went. And we reflect on what school was like for us, back in Hawaii. Bible Study from the Wisdom of Menopause by the Christianne Northrup Chapter 13 - Creating Breast Health. “They’re called Boobs, Ed.”...2017-12-0158 min
Menopodcast - Menopause For The 21st CenturyMenopodcast - Menopause In The 21st CenturyFeeling the disconnect between what menopause is “supposed to be like” and what it is really like for us. It's not a time of free time for us since we’re not retired or with an empty nest - we have children and we’re still working. We are not the oldest parents we know, which is interesting. Bible study - chapter 12 - Building Healthy Bones from the Wisdom of Menopause by the Christianne Northrup - we liked this chapter - found it a good reminder of things to do and not too “scoldy”. Julia noted how everything i...2017-12-0137 min
Menopodcast - Menopause For The 21st CenturyMenopodcast - Menopause In The 21st CenturyWe chit chat about our week and our kids’ Summer Camps as school is about to start. And Sarah has turned 55, with an 18-year old son now - a big birthday week for her family. We chat about Menopause fashion - and a thing called MenoCore, which is based on something called NormCore, and resembles the wardrobe from the movie Annie Hall. It says COMFORT to us, so we’re all about that. Although Sarah has wanted to dress like a GrownUp lately, and then we discuss our personal styles. Bible Study - Chapter 2 from the Wisdom of Meno...2017-12-0153 min
Menopodcast - Menopause For The 21st CenturyMenopodcast - Menopause In The 21st Century Julia had a busy week with International travel, meeting a wonderful Concierge, and her daughter ending Preschool. Sarah’s youngest is starting High School, even though it feels like Summer. And she’s slept so well after last week’s episode’s tip from Dr. Northrup. How Hot Was Your Flash: neither of us had any this week, but our mutual friend had not had any in a year and has now had one again, out of the blue. Bible Study: Chapter 11 From Rosebud to Rose Hip: the chapter deals with skincare. One subtitle “making peace with your changing skin” We talk abou...2017-12-0140 min
Menopodcast - Menopause For The 21st CenturyMenopodcast - Menopause In The 21st Century Julia talks about a man who pulled over to tell her she looked good and what that meant to her - nice, but a little strange! Especially now, weeks later, with all the news. Bible Study: chapter 10 - Brain Health - Sarah was very interested in the part of the chapter about sleeping, because who doesn’t want more and better sleep? Dr. Northrup talks about the “Gerbil Wheel” effect and a trick to stop worrying at night: write your worries down and think about them later - Sarah tried it and it worked! Julia, the lucky one, has always been a...2017-11-0545 min
Menopodcast - Menopause For The 21st CenturyMenopodcast - Menopause In The 21st Century We discuss an article called “Menopausal Women are the New Black” and that we’re being called the Perennials, which leads to chatting about Julia’s Mom, and fashion trends that work for women of many ages - like the crossover of shopping at the same stores: Old Navy, Hollister, H&M etc. We get into a segment called Bible Study - where we read a chapter of the Wisdom of Menopause by Christiane Northrup and discuss it. So we started with Chapter 7 “Balance your hormone and prevent middle aged spread” Look, it’s harder to lose weight when you’re in...2017-11-0452 min
Menopodcast - Menopause For The 21st CenturyMenopodcast - Menopause In The 21st CenturyMore in depth about the why: - Age before blonde: Sarah talks about turning 55 and apparently being in Menopause - talks about the wine- and sugar-induced hot flashes, the heart palpitations that came on suddenly and could be part of menopause, but have been told her hormone levels were those of an ovulating woman - We wonder: is it quantifiable? How much “in menopause” can you be? - Julia tells her story about having a baby at 44 and now being 50 - she found her body changed after the baby, has not had a perio...2017-10-2241 min
Menopodcast - Menopause For The 21st CenturyMenopodcast - Menopause In The 21st CenturyWelcome to Menopodcast! This is our intro episode and we spend a little time talking about who we are, our menopause, and where we got the name for the podcast. We spend time wondering if anything like Menopause happens to Men? Or is it just for us Ladies? We also chat about getting answers to the things happening to our bodies. We discuss the difference between being self-motivated and being selfish. We have decided to “pod what you know,” and that, for us, is menopause. We have decided that we will read chapters from...2017-10-2217 min