Menopause Almost Destroyed My Relationship —How to Stop the Hormonal Chaos and Feel Like YOU Again | Tamsen Fadal PT 1

Women of Impact

Impact Theory

Education, Society & Culture, Mental Health, Relationships, Health & Fitness

4.7 • 657 Ratings

🗓️ 26 February 2025

⏱️ 58 minutes

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Lisa Bilyeu is joined by the remarkable Tamsen Fadal, an award-winning journalist and author, renowned for her impactful work on empowering women through life's transformative stages. Tamsen delves into the societal narratives surrounding women as they navigate menopause, discussing the challenges and liberations this phase brings. This episode explores the intricacies of confidence, self-perception, and societal expectations, offering invaluable insights for women on this journey. Dive into this engaging conversation as Tamsen and Lisa discuss everything from personal anecdotes about age and visibility to the cultural implications and the need for more open discussions about women's health. This episode underscores the importance of understanding and embracing change, empowering listeners to redefine aging and self-worth. SHOWNOTES 00:00 Time. Designing for the future 00:29 Navigating aging with humor 01:14 Societal perceptions and confidence 06:09 Divorce rates and menopause 11:47 Communicating change with partners 15:39 Shifts in self-perception and relationships 20:37 Better sex post-menopause: A candid conversation FOLLOW TAMSEN FADAL: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tamsenfadal/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/tamsenfadal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TamsenFadal/ Website: http://tamsenfadal.com/ CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS Audible: Sign up for a free 30-day trial at https://audible.com/WOI Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to https://www.vitalproteins.com and entering promo code WOI at check out. Quince: Check out Quince: https://quince.com/woi Kettle & Fire: Get 20% off your first order at https://kettleandfire.com/lisa with code LISA Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/lisa ********************************************************************** Listening to Women of Impact on Amazon Music is about as easy as it gets. You can listen on the app, which is super freaking easy to navigate, or you can just ask my homie, Alexa. it's that simple. So if you're ready, my homie, to be a freaking badass, then listen and follow Women of Impact on Amazon Music. ********************************************************************** Check out Women of Impact featured on FeedSpot's "Top 100 Women Podcasts," and their lists of top podcasts for women empowerment, personal development, and badass females! Explore the lists here. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW LISA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lisabilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/womenofimpact Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lisa_bilyeu?lang=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:55.3	Ladies, ladies, ladies, let's talk about something that every single woman will go through,
1:00.6	but no one is prepared us for it and no one is talking about it.
1:04.6	Do you ever wake up and look in the mirror and just not recognize that reflection that's
1:08.5	looking back at you?
1:09.7	And you start to wonder, like, how did I end up
1:12.0	losing myself? Maybe, like, let's say your body has changed in different ways that you don't
1:16.8	recognize. Maybe your confidence has taken a bit of a nosedive and you have no idea why. And all
1:21.4	those things that you have worked on that finally feel certain and comfortable and confident in your
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