5 Reasons Menopause Feels Harder Than It Did for Our Grandmothers

We Talk Menopause

June 2, 2026 ∙ 9 mins

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Are you wondering why menopause feels harder today than it did for our mothers and grandmothers?

In this podcast, I explore 5 important reasons why modern women may experience more intense menopause and perimenopause symptoms. Many women are told that previous generations “just got on with it”, but the reality is that women today are living in a completely different world. Modern lifestyles place huge demands on our hormones, nervous system and overall wellbeing, especially during perimenopause and menopause.

I talk about:

✨ Why menopause was rarely talked about in previous generations

✨ The emotional and mental load women carry today

✨ How modern diets may affect hormone health

✨ The impact of hormone-disrupting chemicals

✨ How technology and constant stimulation may affect menopause symptoms

✨ Why support and open conversations matter more than ever

Information

Podcast

We Talk Menopause

Episode

2

Date

June 2, 2026

Length

9 mins

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5 Reasons Menopause Feels Harder Than It Did for Our Grandmothers

Are you wondering why menopause feels harder today than it did for our mothers and grandmothers? In this podcast, I explore 5 important reasons why modern women may experience more intense menopause and perimenopause symptoms. Many women are told that previous generations “just got on with it”, but the reality is that women today are […]
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We Talk Menopause

We Talk Menopause is a podcast about all things perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause. Whether you are at the start of your journey, part way through or finally at the end, this is the place to be to get answers to the menopause questions you didn’t even know you had! The podcast is hosted by Eileen […]

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