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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 impact
Things 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 Podcast
00:06 Introducing Kim McKay: Menopause Coach
01:51 Kim's Journey Through Menopause
03:52 Understanding the Stages of Menopause
05:37 Kim's Health Crisis and Medical Struggles
18:12 The Turning Point: Discovering Hormone Therapy
22:51 Advocating for Women's Health
25:50 Hormone Therapy Evolution
26:16 Women's Health Initiative Study
27:03 Celebrities and Menopause
27:39 Doctors and Menopause Education
30:05 Lifestyle Changes for Menopause
35:09 Menopause and the Workplace
38:45 Menopause Symptoms Overview
41:38 Thriving Through Menopause Community
43:24 Final Words of Wisdom
47:05 Conclusion and Contact Information
Contact Kim McKay:
Thriving Through Menopause Facebook Group
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