Tamsen Fadal is an Emmy award-winning journalist and primetime anchor and menopause advocate. She is also the author of The New Single: Finding, Fixing, and Falling Back in Love with Yourself After a Breakup or Divorce. If you are a woman in midlife and dealing with peri-menopause or menopause, you won’t want to miss this conversation! Tamsen shares her personal journey with menopause, how she was prescribed anti-depressants that didn’t treat most of her symptoms, and what action she took to take charge of her health. Tamsen has done a lot of research on the subject and is on to share with us what we should be looking for in terms of symptoms as well as some of her favorite resources, including how to make her “Hot Girl Smoothie” which is a refreshing and nutritious smoothie to cool you off. Make sure to share this episode with a friend. This subject is too important and women need to feel more comfortable talking about it. All of the show notes can be found at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/229 While on the show notes page, I’d love for you to join our community. You’ll receive more inspiration and tips to love yourself and your life. You’ll get a FREE copy of Michele’s Book, Design a Life You Love. *This interview is for entertainment purposes only. For medical advice, seek out your trusted healthcare provider. WHAT WE DISCUSS: Tamsen’s experience with menopause. Why we need to advocate for our health and be informed about our bodies and what’s available. How her doctor prescribed anti-depressants instead of treating her with hormones. How Hormone Therapy helped her with many of the symptoms she had. The many symptoms that women experience and why it’s important to write them down and be prepared when you speak with your doctor. Make sure to find a provider that will help you and not dismiss you. To remember not to go it alone and know there are resources out there. RESOURCES MENTIONED Website: https://tamsenfadal.com/ Follow Tamsen on IG @tamsenfadal on all social media including TikTok and Youtube Tamsen’s Hot Girl Smoothie Tamsen’s Book: The New Single: Finding, Fixing, and Falling Back in Love with Yourself After a Breakup or Divorce – beautiful book that I highly recommend for single women First interview I did with Tamsen Books: Menopause Confidential Menopause Manifesto  The Galveston Diet Websites: The North American Menopause society (NAMS) Alloy – telemedicine – Dr. Sharon Malone Naomi Watts – Stripes WileWomen https://ourkindra.com/ Connect with Michele on Instagram MORE ABOUT TAMSEN FADAL Tamsen Fadal is a primetime news anchor in New York City. She’s also an entrepreneur, menopause advocate and champion for women in their prime. She’s committed to making a difference in the lives of other women. She is also the author of The New Single: Finding, Fixing, and Falling Back in Love with Yourself After a Breakup or Divorce. Thank you for listening to the show. Be sure to share it with a friend!  We love when women empower other women. If you enjoyed this interview, please take a moment to rate and review it on Apple podcasts. Your reviews are so appreciated! Not sure how to do it? Instructions are below. XO, Michele