EP88: PTP’s Top Episodes of 2023: Changing the Narrative About Menopause with Jeanne Andrus

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01/05/24 • 28 min

Celebrate the new year with a flashback to Period to Pause's top episodes of 2023. In this episode, Jeanne Andrus delves into the intricacies of menopause, offering insights and sparking engaging conversations. Tune in for a compelling exploration of this vital topic as we kick off 2024.

How hormonal performance is affected during perimenopause
Why prioritizing healthcare matters while you age
Fetishizing of young women and the societal narrative
The importance of marriage compatibility in approaching midlife

Resources mentioned in this episode

Disney
I Just Want To Be Me Again by Jeanne Andrus | Kindle and Paperback
Where Is My Wife And What Have You Done With Her by Jeanne Andrus and Jesse Andrus | Kindle and Paperback

About Jeanne Andrus
Jeanne Andrus is a menopause guru who managed her menopause naturally and holistically. After quitting her corporate job, she became a personal trainer, and her practice grew into what she calls Menopause Mastery Coaching.

Now, she's on a mission to spread the knowledge she's gleaned to women everywhere through her podcast "Menopause Matters," her book, "I Just Want to Be ME Again!" and through appearing on podcasts like this one.

Connect with Jeanne

Website: Menopause Matters
Podcast: Menopause Matters
Facebook: Menopause Matters
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How hormonal performance is affected during perimenopause
Why prioritizing healthcare matters while you age
Fetishizing of young women and the societal narrative
The importance of marriage compatibility in approaching midlife

Resources mentioned in this episode

Disney
I Just Want To Be Me Again by Jeanne Andrus | Kindle and Paperback
Where Is My Wife And What Have You Done With Her by Jeanne Andrus and Jesse Andrus | Kindle and Paperback

Connect with Jeanne

Website: Menopause Matters
Podcast: Menopause Matters
Facebook: Menopause Matters
FREE Sleeping Tips by clicking Get Better Sleep!

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Resources mentioned in this episode

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Resources mentioned in this episode

Strong Like Her by Haley Shapley | Kindle and Hardcover
Katie Sandwina
Abbye “Pudgy” Stockton
Will Keith Kellogg
British Boxing Board of Control
Katherine Switzer
Boston Marathon

About Haley Shapley
Haley Shapley is an award-winning journalist, a certified group fitness instructor, and the author of Strong Like Her: A Celebration of Rule Breakers, History Makers, and Unstoppable Athletes, which traces the previously untold history of womxn who defied convention in pursuit of physical strength.

Haley has contributed to Teen Vogue, Shape, Self, Shondaland, Forbes Health, and hundreds of other publications. When she's not writing, she's usually working toward a fitness goal; past pursuits have included running a marathon, riding her bike 200 miles, and competing in a bodybuilding show.

Connect with Haley