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menopause: unmuted: Edi’s Story: On accepting the invitation of menopause

Women's Health

November 20, 2024 25 mins

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In this episode, Edi shares her powerful story of navigating menopause and the growth she experienced through this transitional life stage. Beginning her journey at the start of the pandemic, she faced physical symptoms, including hot flashes, stiffness, and vertigo, in addition to significant emotional changes. 

Rather than feeling defeated, she used these challenges to deepen her connection with her emotions and examine her lifestyle choices. Edi discovered that menopause provided a unique opportunity to let go of perfectionism and embrace a more balanced, flexible approach to work and life. Her story also highlights how menopause reshaped her views on intimacy, enhancing her relationship with her partner and fostering a deeper understanding of her own needs. Edi’s experience encourages listeners to view menopause as a chance for meaningful growth, connection, and self-acceptance.

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Disclaimer: menopause: unmuted is designed to raise awareness, encourage communication, and share information. It is not designed to provide medical advice or promote or recommend any treatment option.

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  • menopause: unmuted is honest, hopeful, life-affirming, and features real women talking candidly about their menopause, and its impact on relationships, friends, family, and work. Each episode shares deeply personal accounts of the different emotional and physical symptoms experienced. Our host, leading women’s health expert Dr. Mary Jane Minkin, provides an expert perspective, busting myths and offering evidence-based information.

 

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November 20, 2024

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