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Menopause: New Truths, Old Myths

Everyone right now seems to be talking about menopause. What's driving this new visibility for something women have always experienced? And how can you separate fact from fiction? Our expert panel weighs in.

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About this episode

With menopause suddenly everywhere, from news reports to memes on social media to pop culture, it's fair to say that menopause is having a moment. What's driving this new visibility for something women have always experienced? And how can you separate fact from fiction? Those questions and more are addressed in this episode focused on  the changing conversation, latest health trends and medical protocols around menopause. Hear from women who are leaders in reframing the conversation and treatment around menopause. Panelists include health tech entrepreneur Joanna Strober, co-founder and CEO of Midi Health; Lauren Tetenbaum, a psychotherapist and author of the new book Millennial Menopause: Preparing for Perimenopause, Menopause, and Life's Next Period; and other experts. With guest hosts Libby Barnea, Deputy Editor of Hadassah Magazine, and Leah Finkelshteyn, Senior Editor.

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Hadassah Magazine Presents, a podcast based on the popular monthly Zoom series, was created to bring to life some of the features of Hadassah Magazine that our readers love. From author interviews with women writers whose books touch on Jewish themes, to deep dives and panel discussions on timely topics, you’ll find something to inform, entertain, engage and uplift you. This podcast is perfect listening for when you're commuting, exercising, on a walk, wherever you travel, enabling you to enjoy a bit of Hadassah Magazine on the go.

The show is hosted by Hadassah Magazine Executive Editor Lisa Hostein and produced by Hadassah Magazine with the support of the Engagement and Marketing divisions of Hadassah.

Arielle Kaplan is our podcast editor.

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Joanna Strober is the co-founder and CEO of Midi Health, a virtual care platform for women in perimenopause and menopause. The company brings expert care, covered by insurance, to women nationwide. Before Midi, Joanna founded Kurbo, the first digital therapeutic for childhood obesity, which she sold to Weight Watchers. Before diving into digital health, Joanna spent more than 20 years in direct private equity and venture capital, investing in health and consumer companies, including Blue Nile, eToys, BabyCenter, HotJobs and Flycast. Joanna is the author of the book Getting to 50/50, a primer on how women can succeed and thrive at work and home. She was named to Forbes' 50 over 50 list of top Innovators, the CNBC Changemaker 2025, and Time 100 Healthcare Leaders.‍

Lauren Tetenbaum, author of Millennial Menopause: Preparing for Perimenopause, Menopause, and Life’s Next Period  is an advocate and therapist who supports millennial and young women through life transitions. As both a lawyer and a social worker, Lauren specializes in professional and personal identity shifts, including the perinatal period and perimenopause. Lauren is the go-to resource for women seeking counsel, empowerment, and connection.‍

Sheryl Kingsberg is the chief of the division of behavioral medicine at MacDonald Women’s Hospital/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center and Professor in Reproductive Biology, Urology and Psychiatry at Case Western Reserve University. Her areas of clinical specialization include female sexual disorders, menopause, pregnancy and postpartum mood disorders and psychological aspects of infertility. Kingsberg’s primary research interests are in treatments for female sexual disorders, genitourinary syndrome of menopause and reproductive mental health. Kingsberg is a past president of The Menopause Society and The International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health. She currently serves as the advocacy committee chair for The Menopause Society.

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