“The more you fear aging, the harder it's going to be. You’ve got to lean in.”Happy 50th episode to Hotter Than Ever! We're thrilled to celebrate this milestone with you by sharing an incredible conversation with TV icon, Stacy London. You probably remember Stacy from TLC’s “What Not to Wear” where she turned fashion faux pas into fabulous looks and boosted self-esteem week after week. Now, she's shining a spotlight on menopause and women's health in midlife–topics long overlooked in both media and medical circles. Stacy's mission is crystal clear: it's time to rewrite the story on women and aging.Join Stacy and Erin for an engaging and informative conversation on the intersection of perimenopause, menopause, aging, sexuality, and women’s health. Here’s what we explore:Why Gen X is spearheading the revolution in conversations around women and agingThe importance of destigmatizing menopause and prioritizing women’s health in medical research and educationBanishing the "anti" in front of aging and instead, embracing it as a natural, vibrant phase of life.How a study with flawed data halted scientific research on menopause for the last two decadesHow the choices we make in midlife directly impact our vitality and longevity as we ageDissecting the gaps in research on female physiology and women’s health, menopause and beyondThe importance of having representation of midlife women in media The vital role that real-life connections and community building play in educating women on their healthOUR GUEST: Stacy London is best known as the co-host of the iconic TLC show, What Not To Wear. She has been a regular correspondent on the Today Show, The Oprah Show, Access Hollywood, and Rachael Ray. She served as the spokesperson for Pantene, Dr. Scholls, Lee Jeans, and Woolite. Her book, The Truth About Style, was a NYT bestseller. She is also an advisor to Wile, a wellness brand for women, and Evernow, a telehealth and menopause treatment platform. After her own debilitating experience with menopause, she now focuses on education and healthcare advocacy for those in mid-life and menopause. Her next project, a media platform, dedicated to these same issues will debut early in 2024.Want more Stacy? Follow her on Instagram @stacylondonreal and Facebook @stacylondonofficialWant more Hotter Than Ever? Find us and episode transcripts online at www.hotterthaneverpod.com and sign up for our mailing list! Follow us on:Instagram: @hotterthaneverpod  TikTok: @hotterthaneverpod   Youtube: @hotterthaneverpod  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090728330453  Follow Hotter Than Ever wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss an episode! We’d love to hear what you think about the show - tell us what stories are resonating with you by writing us a review on Apple Podcasts. Want advice about some aspect of your life over 40?  DM us on IG  @hotterthaneverpod or text/leave a voicemail on the Hotter Than Ever Hottie Hotline at (323) 844-2303!