Transforming 45 is where midlife gets real. Host Lisa Boate, menopause coach and educator, dives into the truth about perimenopause, menopause, identity shifts, and midlife reinvention. Through candid stories and menopause conversations with men and women, Lisa helps listeners understand their bodies, relationships, and purpose in this powerful chapter. Honest, funny, and empowering—this is your go-to podcast for thriving through midlife transformation.
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Transforming 45 is where midlife gets real. Host Lisa Boate, menopause coach and educator, dives into the truth about perimenopause, menopause, identity shifts, and midlife reinvention. Through candid stories and menopause conversations with men and women, Lisa helps listeners understand their bodies, relationships, and purpose in this powerful chapter. Honest, funny, and empowering—this is your go-to podcast for thriving through midlife transformation.
Why the Menopause Movement Needs a Makeover — with Amanda Otterman S3E128 S3E
Transforming 45
58 minutes
4 months ago
Why the Menopause Movement Needs a Makeover — with Amanda Otterman S3E128 S3E
In this powerful and informative episode, Lisa is joined by nurse and menopause health coach Amanda Otterman to unpack the realities of perimenopause and menopause. Amanda shares her deeply personal health journey—from adenomyosis to hysterectomy—and how it led her to become a passionate advocate for women’s health. Together, they explore the lack of education, the stigma around hormone therapy, and why vaginal estrogen is more than just a “nice to have.”
They dive into what it really means to support women through midlife, how men can better understand and show up during this transition, and why community connection and honest conversations matter now more than ever.
✨ Key Takeaways:
Amanda’s journey began with adenomyosis and resulted in a hysterectomy.
Many women are left in the dark about perimenopause and menopause.
Community education and workshops are essential for empowerment.
Men need education too—so they can support the women in their lives.
Midlife can be overwhelming; support systems are everything.
Hysterectomies often create confusion around menopause symptoms.
Vaginal estrogen is an underused tool that can improve quality of life.
Hormone therapy advocacy is still deeply needed.
A holistic, collaborative approach to women’s health changes everything.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Menopause Advocacy
01:04 Amanda's Personal Journey with Menopause
03:40 Transitioning from Nursing to Menopause Coaching
06:55 The Importance of Education in Menopause
09:18 Understanding the Impact of Menopause on Relationships
11:04 The Challenges of Aging and Caregiving
12:21 The Hormonal Chaos of Menopause
16:09 The Misconceptions Surrounding Hysterectomies
21:04 The Importance of Comprehensive Care in Menopause
26:41 Advocacy for Hormone Replacement Therapy
29:47 The Need for Vaginal Estrogen Awareness
31:04 The Safety of Vaginal Estrogen
32:29 Advocacy for Vaginal Estrogen
34:16 The Crisis of UTIs in Women
36:47 The Importance of Education in Menopause
39:16 Navigating Controversies in Menopause Advocacy
44:51 Scarcity Mentality Among Women
47:29 The Role of Personal Experience in Advocacy
50:49 The Holistic Approach to Menopause
56:16 Individualized Treatment Plans for Menopause
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🩺 Topics Covered: Menopause | Perimenopause | Women’s Health | Hormone Therapy | Vaginal Estrogen | Health Coaching | UTIs | Advocacy | Community Support | Education
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Transforming 45
Transforming 45 is where midlife gets real. Host Lisa Boate, menopause coach and educator, dives into the truth about perimenopause, menopause, identity shifts, and midlife reinvention. Through candid stories and menopause conversations with men and women, Lisa helps listeners understand their bodies, relationships, and purpose in this powerful chapter. Honest, funny, and empowering—this is your go-to podcast for thriving through midlife transformation.
