<p><strong>What if menopause wasn’t something to sit back and suffer through — but a transition you could prepare for, navigate well and even thrive in?</strong></p><p><br></p><p>In this energizing episode of MenoPositive, Lisa is joined by <strong>Dr. Jessica Shepherd</strong> — OBGYN, menopause expert, media physician and author of <em>Generation M</em> — for a practical, no-nonsense conversation about the <strong>three stages of menopause: Perimenopause, Menopause &amp; the After Party  - </strong>and how women can feel more informed, more prepared and more incontrol.</p><p><br></p><p>Dr. Shepherd breaks menopause down into three clear phases: <strong>the preseason (perimenopause), the main event(menopause), and the after party (post menopause)</strong> — helping women understand what’s happening in their bodies, whatsymptoms to look out for, and what support is available.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, you’ll learn:</p><ul><li>The difference between perimenopause, menopause and post menopause</li><li>The early signs of perimenopause, including irregular periods and anxiety</li><li>Why menopause is a whole-body experience - not just a reproductive issue</li><li>How to think about HRT - benefits, risks and different delivery options to match your needs and lifestyle</li><li>To blood test or not to blood test?</li><li>How mindset influences menopause symptoms</li><li>How to build a long-term, menopause game plan that supports your 50s, 60s and beyond!</li></ul><p><br></p><p>This conversation is about more than symptom management. It’s about entering midlife with better tools, better information and a stronger sense of agency.</p><p><br></p><p>Because menopause is not a choice.</p><p>But how you experience it is.</p><p><br></p><p>**********************************************************</p><p>🎧 <strong>Follow MenoPositive for expert conversations on perimenopause, menopause, women’s health and healthyageing.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Dr. Shepherd:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/jessicashepherdmd/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://www.jessicashepherdmd.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Web</a></li><li><a href="https://www.jessicashepherdmd.com/generation-m-womens-health-book" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Check out her book Generation M!</a></li></ul><p></p>