"I Thought I Would Skip Menopause"
with Halle Berry
Hollywood said this would be a career ender. Doctors dismissed her. But Halle Berry refused to be silenced and made sure the world heard her voice on Capitol Hill.
In the premiere episode of The Tamsen Show, Halle opens up like never before about the shocking way she learned she was in menopause, why women have been misled by the medical community, and how she’s fighting to change the narrative around aging and women’s health for good.
Halle Berry is the founder of the women’s longevity and wellness platform Re-spin, an Academy Award-winning actress, filmmaker, entrepreneur, and advocate leading a new conversation around menopause and culture.
She gets real about finding love in later life, letting go of the pressure to be forever 35, and why menopause is a basic human rights issue. If Halle Berry couldn’t find answers about her own body, it’s no wonder millions of women are struggling too.
Halle is giving us solutions. If you want to thrive in your second act, listen now to learn:
- The truth about menopause and why women deserve better
- How menopause almost ruined Halle’s relationship and the harsh reality of painful sex
- How to take control of your sex life with confidence
- The most important lesson Halle learned about advocating for her own body
- What Halle Berry does to look and feel her best in menopause, including her go-to health, beauty, and longevity secrets
- The power of community and how to feel less alone
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 – Intro: Why Halle Berry is screaming for us all
12:10 – The SHOCKING way Halle found out she was in menopause (painful sex, misdiagnosis & stigma)
13:45 – How menopause almost ruined her relationship (and why she thought she had herpes)
20:51 – Letting go of pursuing forever 35, embracing our age
25:00 – Why doctors STILL aren’t trained to treat half the population for half their lives
29:00 – How menopause nearly ended a friend’s marriage (and how she saved it)
30:51 – Halle’s secret to a great sex life in menopause (why sex gets BETTER)
39:45 – Why culture needs to change how we see aging women
42:27 – The book that changed Halle and Tamsen’s view on menopause and brain health
43:56 – Halle Berry’s anti-aging routine: daily vitamins, supplements & beauty secrets
44:48 – Why she started testosterone and how it boosted her libido
48:45 – Halle’s workout switch: Why she ditched cardio for weightlifting
51:00 – Her go-to menopause-friendly products that changed her life
54:00 – Menopause is NOT a disease—why we need a total rebrand
Want more menopause and midlife resources?
Check out Halle’s Respin platform for community, coaching & resources: https://www.re-spin.com/
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The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show.
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