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The embodied experience of postmenopause with Stella Duffy Magnificent Midlife
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- 社会／文化
Stella Duffy is an award-winning writer of 17 novels, over 70 short stories and 15 plays who’s also worked in theatre for 35 years as an actor, director and facilitator. She’s a psychotherapist and a yoga teacher. She recently completed her doctorate in existential psychotherapy and her research was in the embodied experience of post-menopause. She’s been post-menopausal since chemotherapy for breast cancer in her mid-30s. Stella has been active in equalities and diversity work in the arts and LGBTQ+ communities for many decades.
We talk about:
- Stella’s experience of menopause coinciding with six months of chemotherapy
- Menopause as a global issue
- Challenging existing narratives
- Societal factors and the impact of money
- Cultural differences in menopause
- The UK’s influence on menopause narratives
- Alternative perspectives on menopause
- The importance of lifestyle factors
- Societal perceptions of post-menopausal women in a patriarchal culture
- Dismantling misogynistic stereotypes
- Being inclusive about societal expectations and challenges related to aging
- The societal pressure on women regarding fertility and how it contributes to defining their value.
And more! This is such a rich and empowering conversation.
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, share it and leave us a 5* review on iTunes or wherever you’re listening.
Order the ebook or audiobook (narrated by Rachel) versions of Rachel’s book, Magnificent Midlife: Transform Your Middle Years, Menopause And Beyond at magnificentmidlife.com/book
The paperback can be purchased on Amazon or other online retailers:
UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Magnificent-Midlife-Transform-Middle-Menopause/dp/173981150X/
US & Canada: https://www.amazon.com/Magnificent-Midlife-Transform-Middle-Menopause/dp/173981150X/
Australia: https://www.amazon.com.au/Magnificent-Midlife-Transform-Middle-Menopause/dp/173981150X/
You can listen to all the other episodes and get the show notes at magnificentmidlife.com/podcast.
Recommended by the Sunday Times.
Feedspot #3 in best midlife podcasts and #14 in best women over 50 podcasts worldwide.
You'll find lots of strategies, support, and resources to help make your midlife magnificent at magnificentmidlife.com.
Check out Rachel's online Revitalize Experience, a 6-week intensive small group mentoring experience or 1-1 Midlife Mentoring.
Stella Duffy is an award-winning writer of 17 novels, over 70 short stories and 15 plays who’s also worked in theatre for 35 years as an actor, director and facilitator. She’s a psychotherapist and a yoga teacher. She recently completed her doctorate in existential psychotherapy and her research was in the embodied experience of post-menopause. She’s been post-menopausal since chemotherapy for breast cancer in her mid-30s. Stella has been active in equalities and diversity work in the arts and LGBTQ+ communities for many decades.
We talk about:
- Stella’s experience of menopause coinciding with six months of chemotherapy
- Menopause as a global issue
- Challenging existing narratives
- Societal factors and the impact of money
- Cultural differences in menopause
- The UK’s influence on menopause narratives
- Alternative perspectives on menopause
- The importance of lifestyle factors
- Societal perceptions of post-menopausal women in a patriarchal culture
- Dismantling misogynistic stereotypes
- Being inclusive about societal expectations and challenges related to aging
- The societal pressure on women regarding fertility and how it contributes to defining their value.
And more! This is such a rich and empowering conversation.
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, share it and leave us a 5* review on iTunes or wherever you’re listening.
Order the ebook or audiobook (narrated by Rachel) versions of Rachel’s book, Magnificent Midlife: Transform Your Middle Years, Menopause And Beyond at magnificentmidlife.com/book
The paperback can be purchased on Amazon or other online retailers:
UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Magnificent-Midlife-Transform-Middle-Menopause/dp/173981150X/
US & Canada: https://www.amazon.com/Magnificent-Midlife-Transform-Middle-Menopause/dp/173981150X/
Australia: https://www.amazon.com.au/Magnificent-Midlife-Transform-Middle-Menopause/dp/173981150X/
You can listen to all the other episodes and get the show notes at magnificentmidlife.com/podcast.
Recommended by the Sunday Times.
Feedspot #3 in best midlife podcasts and #14 in best women over 50 podcasts worldwide.
You'll find lots of strategies, support, and resources to help make your midlife magnificent at magnificentmidlife.com.
Check out Rachel's online Revitalize Experience, a 6-week intensive small group mentoring experience or 1-1 Midlife Mentoring.
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