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🔥 One night on air changed everything for Tamsen Fadal.
She was at the top of her game as a TV anchor when she suddenly started forgetting words and sweating through live broadcasts, without realizing she was entering menopause. That moment became the turning point that led her from journalism to advocacy. In this conversation, Tamsen shares how she turned confusion into purpose, launching The M Factor documentary and her book How to Menopause.
✨ Join us as we talk about redefining midlife, breaking the silence, and helping women everywhere navigate this powerful new chapter.
Timestamps:
00:43 Early Life and Losing Her Mother
02:44 Lessons from Her Mother and Family Values
04:06 Breaking Into TV News and Facing Stereotypes
07:11 Sexism and Ageism in the Media Industry
09:12 Defining Her On-Air Brand and Early Career Years
11:46 Moving to New York and Personal Life Changes
15:36 Advice to Her 40-Year-Old Self
17:01 Health Issues, Misdiagnosis, and Menopause
23:28 TikTok & Creating Awareness
25:29 Street Interviews, Documentary, and The Book
30:28 Understanding Perimenopause and Menopause
34:16 Hormone Therapy and Medical Education Gaps
36:35 Finding Certified Menopause Practitioners
38:48 How Men and Coworkers Can Be Supportive
41:25 Reframing Midlife and the “Bolden Years”
44:37 Purpose, Creativity, and Daily Motivation
46:28 Redefining Retirement and Lifelong Energy
48:22 Wisdom Bumper Sticker
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