In this episode of The MenoPosse Show , we talk with Lolly Ashburn, a breast cancer survivor and postmenopausal woman, about her journey from diagnosis through treatment and recovery. She shares how menopause factored into her experience, what it was like managing medicines and side effects, and why self-advocacy and community support matter so much. Whether you’re facing breast cancer yourself or want to better understand how it intersects with menopause, this conversation offers strength and p...
Aug 17, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 17
In this episode, we’re stepping just a bit outside our usual menopause topics to focus on two programs that many of us encounter as caregivers—or will need ourselves one day: Medicare and Medicaid. Guest Sharon Rowen, a seasoned trial lawyer and award-winning filmmaker, joins us to break down what these programs are, how they differ, and what every menopausal woman should know when supporting aging parents or planning for her own healthcare future. From Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D to key pitfa...
Aug 03, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 16
Not every woman experiences every perimenopause symptom, but if there were a prize for collecting the full set, our friend Kay Hesketh might just be in the running! From uncharacteristic anxiety and unexplained nausea to sleep disruptions and everything in between, Kay opens up about the symptoms that caught her completely off guard—daily changes that left her feeling unlike herself. Like many of us, she grew up in a household where menopause wasn’t exactly a talking point. Her mom didn’t offer ...
Jul 20, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 15
Sometimes great things can come out of menopause, like we talked about in our glowup episode . But other times life is heavy and our menopause symptoms aren't making it any easier. This episode was inspired by Melani Sanders (founder of the "We Do Not Care Club") and her vulnerable and unfiltered social media post about having a down day. You're not alone, Melani. We have those days, too. It’s important to acknowledge the hard days, to give ourselves the space and grace to feel what we’re feelin...
Jul 08, 2025•58 min•Ep. 14
We've got a registered nurse on this episode, so watch out because we're flinging vulvas and bringing out the big medical words! :) Our friend Christine Doyle Opela joins us to share her menopause journey and talk frankly about everything from urinary tract infections to sagging vaginas. We also discuss the pros and cons of various applications of estrogen treatment. This is a fun and educational episode you won't want to miss!
Jun 23, 2025•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 13
We’ve talked a lot on this show about the woes of menopause and the uncomfortable symptoms that come with it, but what about the good stuff? There are positive aspects of menopause, too! In this episode, we talk about using this transition as a natural turning point for personal growth. Listen as Dannielle, Carrie, and Krissy get personal and talk about big life changes and meaningful milestones. Let's celebrate our "menopause era!"
Jun 10, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 12
This episode is the second of our two-part conversation with the Reverend Stephanie Kendell. We continue our conversation about menopause, our changing bodies, and the Christian church. Here's part 1 of the conversation in case you missed it! Whether you come from a different faith background or none at all, we hope you'll join us for this interesting perspective on our physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Grab your beverage of choice and settle in for the rest of our chat with Stephan...
May 18, 2025•51 min•Ep. 11
In this episode, we're talking with the Reverend Stephanie Kendell about menopause and religion. Specifically, we discuss menopause and our changing bodies in the context of the Christian church. It's a fascinating discussion and since there was so much to discuss (let's face it, we are a chatty bunch), we decided to break the conversations into TWO episodes. So this is the first of a two-part conversation and we hope you enjoy it, whether you come from a different faith tradition or none at all...
May 11, 2025•51 min•Ep. 10
We’re feeling a little self-congratulatory in this episode for making it to EPISODE 9! Podcast stats also show we have listeners in 13 countries, which is truly mind-blowing. Thank you for being a part of this! Episode 9 is a bit of a hodgepodge, but it’s actually on purpose and not due to ADHD. We’ve got some follow-up conversations about previous episode topics, and we get slightly political as we talk about the impact of current legislation on women’s rights and women’s healthcare. We wrap it...
Apr 18, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 9
Episode 8 is special indeed -- it's our first guest episode! Our dear friend Rebecca Gill joins us to share her story with menopause and Type 1 Diabetes. In this episode you'll hear about Rebecca's journey with both, how she manages treatment (and life!), and what's been helpful for her. We touch on the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, discuss how life-changing the Dexcom continuous glucose monitoring system is, and discuss whether estrogen cream is limited to the vaj or might have...
Mar 29, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 8
Welcome to Episode 7! Dannielle shares about her beginnings with Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and Menopause Moments becomes a regular segment for us to make corrections and clarifications. Some menopausal symptoms are annoying but more benign (hello, hotflashes!) but other symptoms are downright scary and may leave you panicked and feeling like you're on death's door. This is no joke! In this episode, we talk about scary symptoms that make us feel like we're dying and how we can differentia...
Mar 15, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 7
Welcome to Episode 6 where we've got lots to celebrate; This is the first episode we've recorded post-launch and Dannielle has officially made the leap from peri-menopause to menopause! In this episode we're talking about menopause and midlife stress. There's a slew of adulting stresses that come with middle age, from work to family to just trying to live . We also talk about our place in the sandwich generation and what it looks like to be juggling menopause and caregiving roles. Join us for an...
Mar 01, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 6
In Episode 4 , we talked about ADHD and menopause. In this episode, we continue the conversation about how menopausal symptoms like ADHD (and plenty of others!) affect us in the workplace. Join us for the second half of this two-part series as we discuss the cost of not addressing menopause in the workplace (spoiler alert: employers can't afford not to!), how bad-ass founder of The Menopause Hub Loretta Dignam is educating employers to enact change around menopause policies in the workplace, and...
Feb 15, 2025•52 min•Ep. 5
Join us for the first of a two-part series on menopausal ADHD and the workplace. The struggle is real, y'all! In this first installment, we talk about the link between ADHD and menopause, share some personal stories, and discuss some ways to manage symptoms.
Feb 01, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 4
The MenoPosse discusses how menopause affects our teeth and mouth. Krissy, our resident Dental Hygienist, tells us all the things we need to know about our teeth during menopause. And tune in for some things about flossing that may surprise you. Don’t miss Fine Whine Time with props in this episode! This episode was originally recorded on September 16, 2024.
Jan 18, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 3
The MenoPosse dives into hormones, the importance of estrogen, and what happens to us when we don’t have it. We focus on a quote from Dr. Alison Hermann “Estrogen is an antidepressant chemical in your brain" and what that means for menopausal women. We’re here to talk through all the research on how hormones affect menopausal women and what we can do about it. Don’t miss the Hoo-Ha Weather report and Fine Whine Time to brighten your day! This episode was originally recorded on August 10, 2024....
Jan 18, 2025•48 min•Ep. 2
Meet the MenoPosse in our very first episode, originally recorded July 14, 2024. Carrie, Krissy, and Dannielle representing the three stages of Menopause: Perimenopause, Menopause and Post-Menopause. We're real women talking about the “Change” and in this episode we ask: "why is our uterus wandering?!" Join us for the ups, the downs, and all the fun and not-so fun stuff in between.
Jan 18, 2025•46 min•Ep. 1
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