Ep.102 The Menopause Support Group: A Network of Support, Natural Alternatives and a Thriving Sisterhood

Asking for a Friend - Health, Fitness & Personal Growth Tips for Women in Midlife

If you think back, even two years ago, the menopause conversation was still really stifled, and worse yet, resources and information were minimal.
Enter our next guests to the podcast. Menopause pioneer, Gwen Harris, saw the need as far back as 2013 with the start of the Menopause Support Group. The organization grew organically to 11,000 members by 2018, and then Tina McDermott, a wellness coach, joined forces with Gwen.
The Menopause Support Group now spans the globe with well over 140,000 members in 120 countries, and out of this Menowave was born, an online, integrated care model for women in menopause.
Early menopause and perimenopause can ambush the unexpecting, leading to a storm of questions and concerns. Gwen and Tina join me in shining a beacon of hope for those navigating these tumultuous waters, detailing how their comprehensive health assessment bridges the gap between confusion and taking action.
Pack your bags for a journey to Sedona, where 'Menopalooza' promises an oasis of self-discovery and sisterhood. These retreats offer members and care providers an opportunity to connect in a more intimate setting. Life-long bonds are made between the attendees through the profound impact of community and support, rewriting the narrative of menopause, one story at a time.
Menopause Support Group Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/439232282854798
Menowave integrated care model
https://www.menowave.org/
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Hoofdstukken

1. Menopause Support Group and Menowave Integration (00:00:00)

2. Menopause Support and Alternatives (00:10:39)

3. Supporting Women Through Menopause Challenges (00:14:45)

4. Menopausal Health Success Stories (00:19:44)