Gayle King on Menopause & Finding Joy in Your Second Act | The Second Opinion

Описание: Menopause isn’t the end of youth – it’s the beginning of a new chapter.

In this episode of The Second Opinion, Dr. Sharon Malone sits down with Gayle King for a candid conversation about perimenopause, menopause, and what it really means to age as a woman in today’s culture.

Gayle speaks openly about navigating hot flashes, hormonal shifts, sleep changes, and the emotional recalibration that can come with midlife (and why talking about it publicly matters). Together, she and Dr. Malone unpack the stigma that has kept menopause in the shadows and explore how women can move through this transition with knowledge, humor, and confidence.

Rather than framing perimenopause and menopause as something to quietly “get through,” they discuss how this stage can bring clarity, self-assurance, and a renewed sense of purpose if women are given honest information and space to speak freely.

Together, Dr. Malone and Gayle King discuss:

What perimenopause actually is — and why so many women aren’t prepared for it
The physical and emotional changes of menopause
Why menopause has been stigmatized for generations
How media visibility helps normalize women’s midlife experiences
Reclaiming confidence, joy, and agency during hormonal transition
Why women deserve better education and support around menopause

This episode is a must-watch for women entering midlife, those already navigating menopause, and anyone ready to replace silence with conversation.

💡 Key takeaway:
Menopause is not a decline – it’s a transition. And when we talk about it openly, it becomes far less isolating.

📌 Topics covered:
Perimenopause • Menopause • Hormonal changes • Midlife • Women’s health • Aging • Cultural stigma • Sleep changes • Hot flashes • Women’s advocacy

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