P.S. Blossom21 Nov 2023

S2 Ep 23: Surviving and Thriving Through Menopause - Part 1

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“Menopause is certainly a physiological experience. I also posit that menopause is a cultural and a sociopolitical experience as well.” — Omisade Burney-Scott

In Surviving and Thriving Through Menopause (Part 1), we speak with Omisade Burney-Scott (she/her), the creator and curator of the Black Girl’s Guide to Surviving Menopause. This multimedia platform focuses on shifting the narrative around menopause in marginalized communities. In this episode, Omisade talks about the experiences and realizations that motivated her to found the Black Girl’s Guide and why it is such a vital resource.

Join us for this enlightening conversation about what menopause really is and how you can enhance your own experience of it!

Key Points From This Episode:

Omisade shares her origin story and the focal points of her life.
The mission that drives the Black Girl’s Guide to Surviving Menopause.
Experiences that are common in the perimenopausal stage.
When you are officially characterized as being menopausal.
Why Omisade sees menopause as a cultural and sociopolitical experience as well as a physical one.
The value of story when it comes to social justice work.
Who the Black Girl’s Guide to Surviving Menopause is aimed at.
The language that Omisade was exposed to from a young age relating to menopause.
How society stereotypically views menopausal women.
What Omisade wishes she could tell her 12-year-old self.
Omisade’s two very different birthing experiences.
When she first learned about perimenopause.
Challenges of fundraising for black-led and women-led organizations.
The realizations that motivated Omisade to create the Black Girl’s Guide to Surviving Menopause.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Black Girl’s Guide to Surviving Menopause

Follow Omisade Burney-Scott on Instagram: @blackgirlsguidetomenopause

Follow Omisade Burney-Scott on LinkedIn: @omisadeburney

Follow Omisade Burney-Scott on Twitter: @Osunsweetnsour

North American Menopause Society

Menopause Whilst Black

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