Embracing Menopause: Natasha Rosie on Advocacy, Self-Trust, and Changing the Narrative

Elena Apalkova welcomes Natasha Rose to discuss her personal journey leading up to her menopause diagnosis. Natasha shares her medical journey, emphasizing the importance of finding the right doctor and seeking medical help for common symptoms that often lead to self-blame. They explore the consequences of neglecting menopause symptoms and the process of rebuilding self-trust and identity during this phase. Practical actions for health advocacy and well-being are highlighted, along with the need to change the narrative around menopause and aging. The episode concludes with key advice, the importance of open conversations, and a preview of future episodes. (0:00) Introduction and guest Natasha Rose (1:03) Natasha's journey before and leading up to diagnosis (2:50) Medical journey and finding the right doctor (4:49) Common symptoms, self-blame, and the importance of medical help (8:02) Consequences of neglecting menopause symptoms (10:19) Rebuilding self-trust and identity during menopause (12:41) Practical actions for health advocacy and well-being (18:37) Changing the narrative around menopause and aging (19:54) Key advice and importance of open conversations (20:47) Closing remarks and future episodes