They Say It Takes A Village
'They Say It Takes A Village' podcast aims to give moms a fun, unfiltered and informative outlet to navigate all things parenthood. Based in the UAE, I Interview local heroes from my village who make parenting just that bit easier. You can think of it as your personal directory... bringing you recommendations when you need it the most. Presented and produced by a mom of two, Raya Halet.
They Say It Takes A Village
Episode 74 - The Menopause Conversation: Real Talk on Hormones, Health, and Healing With Special Guest Dr Sarah Sharif
What if “the change” was really just the beginning of a whole new chapter?
No more whispering about hot flashes in the corner or Googling symptoms at 2 AM - it's time to have the talk. You know the one: about hormones, moods, sleep, sex, and the sneaky changes that show up before we even know what “perimenopause” means.
In this refreshingly honest episode, I sit down with the brilliant and wildly relatable Dr. Sarah Sharif - a Family Medicine Consultant with over 20 years of experience and a real passion for women’s health.
Together, we get into:
💥 The real definition of menopause (spoiler: it’s not what you think)
💥 Why you can still get pregnant in perimenopause (yep, really)
💥 What’s up with the mood swings, intimacy shifts, and “am I losing my mind?” moments
💥 Hormonal therapy: what it is, who it's for, and why it’s not as scary as it sounds
💥 How to advocate for yourself, tune into your body, and make peace with the shift
Dr. Sarah isn’t just a doctor; she’s a champion for every woman who's ever felt confused, dismissed, or just plain exhausted by the changes no one warned us about.
✨ This episode is your permission slip to ask the questions, break the taboos, and take back control of your health, on your terms.
So grab a cup of tea (or a glass of wine; we’re not judging), press play, and let’s turn this “midlife mystery” into a power move.