What if menopause wasn’t something to endure—but something to liberate? In this powerful and perspective-shifting episode of Medium Lady Talks, I’m joined by Lisa Boate—Certified Menopause Coach, Founder of Liberated Menopause Consulting and Coaching, and host of the Transforming 45 podcast.

This episode is part of our “How to Take Care of Yourself” series—because self-care isn’t all bubble baths and meditation apps. Sometimes, it’s filling your prescription and taking your meds.

Lisa’s midlife journey led her to a stunning realization: she was on the other side of everything she ever wanted. But what happens when that life—once so carefully pursued—starts to feel more like a script written by someone else?

In this conversation, Lisa shares how midlife can be a portal to freedom, power, and profound self-connection. We talk about breaking down long-held myths about menopause, advocating for your health with undertrained doctors, and reimagining what it means to age with agency. Whether you’re preparing for perimenopause, in the thick of it, or supporting someone who is, this episode is for you.

• The liberating moment of midlife realization: “I’m on the other side of everything I ever wanted”

• Why menopause is more than just a phase—it’s a societal awakening

• How we’ve been taught to suffer quietly, and why that needs to change

• What a Dr. Ready session looks like—and how to prep for a doctor’s visit

• Why post-menopausal women still need to pay attention to their health

• Reclaiming your voice and power through personalized rituals (like building the soundtrack of your life!)

• The danger of thinking “it’s not that bad” and how internalized suffering affects women’s value

• How to build menopause-empowered workplaces

• Resources Lisa loves: @trainingwithjoan, Dr. Lisa Mosconi, and Dr. Mary Claire Haver

• Why it’s never too late to improve your quality of life

• Lisa’s take on the big question: “Can we just skip menopause?”

👩‍⚕️ Dr. Ready: Your Menopause Prep Session
A guided 1:1 session to map your perimenopause experience and prep for a more empowered conversation with your healthcare provider. Perfect for women who feel dismissed, gaslit, or under-supported in medical spaces.

• Website: liberatedmenopause.ca

• Instagram: @lboate

• Podcast: Transforming 45

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