Show Notes: 183 Days – Ep 002: “Reacting to the Article That Changed Menopause Conversations”

Episode Summary:
In this powerful episode of the Menopause Channel’s “183 Days,” host Rachel Moore reacts in real time to Susan Dominus’s influential New York Times Magazine article on menopause. Rachel shares her personal journey, discusses the medical and cultural blind spots around menopause, and breaks down the science, history, and controversy surrounding hormone therapy. This episode is a must-listen for anyone experiencing menopause, perimenopause, or supporting someone who is.

Key Topics Covered:

• The lived experience of menopause and perimenopause
• Why menopause is misunderstood and under-discussed
• The impact of Susan Dominus’s NYT article
• Medical myths and realities about hormone therapy (MHT)
• The 2002 Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) study and its aftermath
• How medical education fails women on menopause
• Hot flashes, cognitive changes, and the need for more research
• Navigating hormone therapy decisions and advocating for yourself
• The rise of the menopausal wellness industry
• Personal stories, community, and the importance of sharing experiences

Notable Moments:

• [00:00] Imagine if Menopause Happened to Men
• [01:03] Welcome & Days Since Last Incident
• [02:24] What is Menopause? Defining the 365 Days
• [04:13] The New York Times Article & Personal Story
• [06:33] Why We Need to Talk About Menopause
• [08:27] Hormone Therapy: Risks, Benefits, and Myths
• [13:19] The 2002 WHI Study and Its Fallout
• [21:22] How Medical Education Fails Women
• [27:41] Hot Flashes, Cognitive Changes, and Research Gaps
• [34:14] Navigating Hormone Therapy Decisions
• [41:15] The Menopausal Wellness Industry
• [47:40] Personal Stories, Advocacy, and Call to Action
• [51:52] Outro & How to Support the Channel

Resources & Links:

• Read Susan Dominus’s article: NYT Magazine – Women Have Been Misled About Menopause
• North American Menopause Society: https://www.menopause.org/
• MIDI Health: https://www.joinmidi.com/
• Alloy: https://www.myalloy.com/
• But Wait, There's Moore website

Connect & Share:

• Share your menopause or perimenopause story in the comments or on social media.
• Follow Rachel Moore and the Menopause Channel for more episodes and resources.
• Like, subscribe, and share this episode to help break the silence around menopause.

Contact & Social:

• Instagram, Snapchat TikTok, Twitch, YouTube: @menopauseit
• Rachel’s handle: @rachelhasamic

Support the Show: If you found this episode helpful, please like, subscribe, and share. Your support helps us reach more people and keep the conversation going!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Menopause and the Podcast
02:28 Personal Experiences with Menopause
05:46 Symptoms and Challenges of Menopause
08:32 The Need for Open Conversations about Menopause
11:23 Future Topics and Community Engagement
12:58 MenopauseIt - TV display.mp4

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