Think It’s All in Your Head? The Truth About Menopause, a chat with Kim McKay

In this powerful episode of the Miles to Zen Podcast, we explore one woman's incredible journey through menopause with Kim McKay—Business Executive and Menopause Coach. Kim opens up about her harrowing experience of being prescribed various drugs, thinking she was dying, and encountering a myriad of medical professionals who dismissed the possibility that menopause could be the root cause of her suffering.

This episode dives into: What a worst-case scenario of menopause can look like  Treatments available and misconceptions to challenge—maybe it's not rheumatoid arthritis or a venereal disease, maybe it's menopause! 

Hormone therapy, lifestyle changes, and personal advocacy  

Menopause in the workplace and its broader societal impact

Things even get a little spicy as we uncover what fuels Kim's passion for change and awareness. This conversation isn't just for those experiencing menopause—it’s for everyone. Men, are also encouraged to listen and join the dialogue. After all, they likely have mothers, sisters, partners, or colleagues navigating this transition.

Tune in for an enlightening, unfiltered, and inspiring discussion—and let's prioritize women's health, together!

00:00 Welcome to the Miles to Zen Podcast

00:06 Introducing Kim McKay: Menopause Coach

01:51 Kim's Journey Through Menopause

03:52 Understanding the Stages of Menopause

05:37 Kim's Health Crisis and Medical Struggles

18:12 The Turning Point: Discovering Hormone Therapy

22:51 Advocating for Women's Health

25:50 Hormone Therapy Evolution

26:16 Women's Health Initiative Study

27:03 Celebrities and Menopause

27:39 Doctors and Menopause Education

30:05 Lifestyle Changes for Menopause

35:09 Menopause and the Workplace

38:45 Menopause Symptoms Overview

41:38 Thriving Through Menopause Community

43:24 Final Words of Wisdom

47:05 Conclusion and Contact Information

Contact Kim McKay: 

thrivingthroughmenopause1@gmail.com

Thriving Through Menopause Facebook Group

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