Episode 4: “We Need More Conversation about Perimenopause and Menopause”

“Hormone replacement therapy should be the first line of treatment for perimenopause for the vast majority of women” – Amanda Thebe

In this episode, Sidney and Rebecca sit down with personal trainer, nutrition coach, and best-selling author, Amanda Thebe, to talk about all things menopause. We get into some of the major misconceptions and research gaps around menopause and perimenopause and how it impacts women’s health. We also look at what resources are out there and outline some steps women can take to make this major transition as smooth as possible.

Links to resources mentioned in this episode/ further reading material:

• North American Menopause Society
• Menopocalypse: How I Learned to Thrive During Menopause and How You Can Too (Book by Amanda Thebe)
• The Menopause Manifesto (Book by Jen Gunther)
• Estrogen Matters (Book)
• Genev (telehealth consultations with a menopause specialist)
• Amanda Thebe’s Information: Website, Twitter, Facebook

Guest Biography:

Amanda Thebe is a personal trainer, nutrition coach and best-selling author of “Menopocalypse: How I Learned To Thrive During Menopause and How You Can Too!”. Amanda is a force to be reckoned with, demystifying hormone replacement therapy, hormone-related stress, and weight gain to an international audience. Outside of her work, you can find her socializing with her friends and family or having the occasional Netflix binge session.