In this brief recording, I share an essay that I wrote about the experience of supporting my son through chemotherapy these past 6 months. So many of us, as women, are caregivers and providers. We are not alone but we often feel so alone.

I wrote this essay in the middle of his 6 month chemotherapy treatment. Spoiler alert - we received amazing news this past week that his post-chemo scan looks great, and he is now pursuing surveillance.

I'm hoping you enjoy the audioversion of this written work.

https://substack.com/@allisongroff/note/p-216580280?utm_source=notes-share-action&r=4ldror

Perimenopause and menopause are normal life transitions, but everyone's individual experiences can vary.

In this episode, I review what the individual periods refer to - perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause mean. I talk about the physical and emotional changes that may occur. It covers some of the options available for managing bothersome symptoms, but stay tuned - more to come in upcoming episodes! I also share practical guidance to help you prepare for a productive conversation with your healthcare professional.

#Perimenopause #Menopause #Postmenopause #MenopauseCare #WomensHealth #MidlifeHealth #HormoneHealth #EvidenceBasedMedicine #HerHealthMD

I'm so excited to share this fantastic conversation that I had with Kayla Branstetter who wrote a book called Don't Be An Athena. She interviewed many women about their experiences with women's health issues.

The themes that came up in this conversation are so important for any woman who has felt marginalized while seeking care for her health conditions.https://kaylabranstetter.wpcomstaging.com/home-2/