Breaking the Silence on Menopause with Tamsen Fadal
In this episode, our conversation centers around menopause — something that affects millions of women worldwide yet is often misunderstood and under-discussed. Our guest, Tamsen Fadal, is an advocate for menopause education, sharing insights into the community for women she is creating, her upcoming documentary and book. From the lack of research to the ongoing stigma and limited understanding in both healthcare and the workplace, we explore the challenges women face during this life stage and the growing movement to provide better resources, support, and early education.
What We Discuss
- Why there is a lack of understanding about perimenopause, menopause, and their symptoms
- The lasting impact of misinformation, including the 2002 study that caused widespread fear about hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
- Why it’s crucial for doctors to be educated on menopause and how to find the right care
- The social and emotional toll menopause can have on relationships
- What companies can do to support women in the workplace and why a menopause policy should become the norm.
- The role of community and how platforms, like Tamsen’s, are helping women share their experiences and find support.
We also discuss Tamsen’s Upcoming documentary with PBS: The M Factor. You can get more information here: https://www.tamsenfadal.com/the-m-factor
You can also pre-order Tamsen’s upcoming book, How to Menopause here:
https://www.tamsenfadal.com/howtomenopause
More About Tamsen
Tamsen Fadal is an award-winning journalist, menopause advocate, filmmaker and a content creator. She recently left her 30- year career as a news anchor to dedicate herself to rewriting the narrative for women in midlife. As the head of an innovative multi-media company, she is a co-producer of the documentary, “The M Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause”, premiering on PBS in October 2024. Her advocacy for women in the workplace aims to create comprehensive policies that address menopause and its impact on career women. Her goal is to eliminate the stigma of menopause and foster a work environment where women feel comfortable discussing and managing their health journey, no matter their age. Her newest book How To Menopause (Hachette, 2025) is the girlfriend-vetted guide to taking charge of your health, reclaiming your life and feeling better than ever before. (SOURCE: TamsenFadal.com)
Links and Resources
Website: TamsenFadal.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tamsenfadal/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamsenfadal/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tamsenfadal
Documentary: https://www.tamsenfadal.com/the-m-factor
Pre-Order Book https://www.tamsenfadal.com/howtomenopause
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