From Hot Flashes to a Global Mission: Tamsen Fadal’s Menopause Journey
From Hot Flashes to a Global Mission: Tamsen Fadal’s Menopause Journey  
Podcast: The Midlife Chrysalis
Published On: Mon Nov 10 2025
Description: 🔥 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 Mother02:44 Lessons from Her Mother and Family Values04:06 Breaking Into TV News and Facing Stereotypes07:11 Sexism and Ageism in the Media Industry09:12 Defining Her On-Air Brand and Early Career Years11:46 Moving to New York and Personal Life Changes15:36 Advice to Her 40-Year-Old Self17:01 Health Issues, Misdiagnosis, and Menopause23:28 TikTok & Creating Awareness25:29 Street Interviews, Documentary, and The Book30:28 Understanding Perimenopause and Menopause34:16 Hormone Therapy and Medical Education Gaps36:35 Finding Certified Menopause Practitioners38:48 How Men and Coworkers Can Be Supportive41:25 Reframing Midlife and the “Bolden Years”44:37 Purpose, Creativity, and Daily Motivation46:28 Redefining Retirement and Lifelong Energy48:22 Wisdom Bumper Sticker Learn more about MEA at ⁠https://www.meawisdom.com/#MenopauseAwareness, #Perimenopause, #MidlifeEmpowerment, #WomensHealth, #MenopauseSupport, #MenopauseEducation, #TamsenFadal, #ChipConley, #HowToMenopause, #TheMFactor, #MidlifeCrisisMyth, #BoldenYears, #HormoneTherapy, #MenopauseAdvocate, #MidlifeReinvention