Welcome to Reflections and Realisations.

In today’s episode, Alveena sits with Kausar Tahir, clinical pharmacist and founder of MeNow Health, for a candid conversation about perimenopause, menopause, and the cultural and generational barriers that make it hard for women to talk openly about their health.

Together, they explore the cultural silence around menopause, gaps in medical research, and how faith and societal beliefs shape women’s midlife experiences. You’ll hear about the power of sharing stories, advocating for yourself in healthcare, and supporting one another through life’s big transitions.

This episode is for anyone navigating perimenopause, menopause, or supporting women through these life stages, and is all about breaking taboos, building awareness, and finding strength in community.

Key Quotes
"No one's in competition with anybody else. We can all work together and collectively rise — a powerful movement for our daughters to see."

"They're calling it meno-divorce. But if a woman doesn’t understand what she’s going through, how can she communicate it to her partner? He has no idea what’s happening."
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Links & Resources

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About the Guest

Kausar Tahir is a clinical pharmacist and the founder of MeNow Health, a culturally sensitive health platform supporting women through perimenopause and menopause. Her work focuses on education, advocacy, and breaking the silence around women’s hormonal health.

🔗 Learn more about MeNow Health: https://menowhealth.com/

About the Host

Alveena is a psychology MSc student, writer, and seeker exploring the intersection of mental health, psychology, and Islamic spirituality. Her work blends academic insight with lived experience to explore identity, belonging, and healing. Through her writing and podcast, she shares personal reflections that bridge science and spirituality, encouraging honest self-inquiry and wholehearted living. She invites listeners to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with who they truly are.

Thank you for listening. If something in an episode touched you, made you think, or just hit different… I’d love to hear it. Alveena