Think It’s All in Your Head? The Truth About Menopause, a chat with Kim McKay

24/03/2025 47 min Temporada 1 Episodio 10
Think It’s All in Your Head? The Truth About Menopause, a chat with Kim McKay

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In this powerful episode of the Miles to Zen Podcast, we explore one woman's incredible journey through menopause with Kim McKay—Business Executive and Menopause Coach. Kim opens up about her harrowing experience of being prescribed various drugs, thinking she was dying, and encountering a myriad of medical professionals who dismissed the possibility that menopause could be the root cause of her suffering.This episode dives into: What a worst-case scenario of menopause can look like  Treatments available and misconceptions to challenge—maybe it's not rheumatoid arthritis or a venereal disease, maybe it's menopause! Hormone therapy, lifestyle changes, and personal advocacy  Menopause in the workplace and its broader societal impactThings even get a little spicy as we uncover what fuels Kim's passion for change and awareness. This conversation isn't just for those experiencing menopause—it’s for everyone. Men, are also encouraged to listen and join the dialogue. After all, they likely have mothers, sisters, partners, or colleagues navigating this transition.Tune in for an enlightening, unfiltered, and inspiring discussion—and let's prioritize women's health, together!00:00 Welcome to the Miles to Zen Podcast00:06 Introducing Kim McKay: Menopause Coach01:51 Kim's Journey Through Menopause03:52 Understanding the Stages of Menopause05:37 Kim's Health Crisis and Medical Struggles18:12 The Turning Point: Discovering Hormone Therapy22:51 Advocating for Women's Health25:50 Hormone Therapy Evolution26:16 Women's Health Initiative Study27:03 Celebrities and Menopause27:39 Doctors and Menopause Education30:05 Lifestyle Changes for Menopause35:09 Menopause and the Workplace38:45 Menopause Symptoms Overview41:38 Thriving Through Menopause Community43:24 Final Words of Wisdom47:05 Conclusion and Contact InformationContact Kim McKay: [email protected] Through Menopause Facebook GroupThank you so much for listening! Please Subscribe/ Follow, Like and Share! For additional content follow me on: You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/@milestozen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milestozenSee you next week!

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