Episode
The Menopause Manifesto | Jen Gunter
37:44
Published: Thu Aug 04 2022
Description
There are only two mammals who have evolved to survive after their childbearing years: toothed whales and humans. This stage of life is called menopause, and it makes humans an evolutionary wonder! Dr. Jen Gunter, host of the podcast Body Stuff, talks to Elise about her book "The Menopause Manifesto." Afterwards, listen to an excerpt from Dr. Jen's podcast, where she reviews the history of this process many of us will go through, shares tips on managing hot flashes and talks about why menopause shouldn't be viewed as the end of the race -- but rather as a victory lap. This episode is part of the TED Talks Daily summer book club, a series featuring talks and interviews to inspire your next great read.
Chapters
In this podcast, the host discusses the importance of creating a safe space to talk about the female body and how doing so has led to conversations about menopause, a topic that is often considered taboo in our society.
00:00 - 05:38 (05:38)
Summary
In this podcast, the host discusses the importance of creating a safe space to talk about the female body and how doing so has led to conversations about menopause, a topic that is often considered taboo in our society.
EpisodeThe Menopause Manifesto | Jen Gunter
PodcastTED Talks Daily
Dr. Kristin Hawks discusses the grandmother hypothesis, which explains why menopause evolved in humans and how it provides an advantage in older women helping younger generations.
05:40 - 14:52 (09:11)
Summary
Dr. Kristin Hawks discusses the grandmother hypothesis, which explains why menopause evolved in humans and how it provides an advantage in older women helping younger generations.
EpisodeThe Menopause Manifesto | Jen Gunter
PodcastTED Talks Daily
Grandmothers are good at acquiring food and providing necessary help in raising healthy children which can have a positive effect on the whole family unit.
14:52 - 22:26 (07:34)
Summary
Grandmothers are good at acquiring food and providing necessary help in raising healthy children which can have a positive effect on the whole family unit. Studies have shown that the presence of a grandmother can have a notable effect on the welfare of little kids and can continue to be a positive influence throughout their lives.
EpisodeThe Menopause Manifesto | Jen Gunter
PodcastTED Talks Daily
New research suggests that one mechanism behind hot flushes involves estrogen suppressing the nerves that tell us we are hot, and not talking about menopause may lead to patients suffering from symptoms such as hot flushes for longer than they need to.
22:28 - 27:46 (05:18)
Summary
New research suggests that one mechanism behind hot flushes involves estrogen suppressing the nerves that tell us we are hot, and not talking about menopause may lead to patients suffering from symptoms such as hot flushes for longer than they need to.
EpisodeThe Menopause Manifesto | Jen Gunter
PodcastTED Talks Daily
Hormone therapy, specifically estrogen and sometimes progesterone, can improve the quality of life for women experiencing common symptoms of menopause, without needing to completely eliminate all symptoms.
27:46 - 34:00 (06:13)
Summary
Hormone therapy, specifically estrogen and sometimes progesterone, can improve the quality of life for women experiencing common symptoms of menopause, without needing to completely eliminate all symptoms. It can also protect against osteoporosis by maintaining bone density.
EpisodeThe Menopause Manifesto | Jen Gunter
PodcastTED Talks Daily
This podcast emphasizes the importance of social engagement, aerobic exercise, weight bearing exercise, and mental exercise at any age for overall health and well-being.
34:00 - 37:32 (03:32)
Summary
This podcast emphasizes the importance of social engagement, aerobic exercise, weight bearing exercise, and mental exercise at any age for overall health and well-being.