Men Talking Menopause With Shannon and Mary From 'Hotter By The Minute'

This week at the Oxford Taproom in Halifax, we sit down with Shannon and Mary from Hotter by the Minute to talk about what actually happens in perimenopause and menopause, why it can start earlier than you think, and why “hot flashes” is only a tiny piece of the story.  We dig into the parts nobody wants to say out loud: libido changes, intimacy getting complicated, brain fog, rage, fatigue, and the mental health spiral that can look like anxiety or depression. Shannon and Mary share personal stories about trying antidepressants, pushing for hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and learning how to advocate when a doctor is not listening. We also talk about practical support from partners, friends, and co-workers, because sometimes the best help is patience, a better question, and not taking it personally.  This conversation is also about rebuilding. We get into reinvention in midlife, why community matters, and how their women’s empowerment events create a space where women can be honest, learn from each other, and feel normal again. If you’re searching for menopause support, perimenopause symptoms, HRT options, women’s wellness clinics in Nova Scotia, or just language to talk about it without shame, this one will land.  Subscribe so you don’t miss the next conversation, share this with someone who needs a roadmap, and leave a review to help more people find the show. What’s one menopause truth you wish you learned sooner? Send us Fan Mail New Customers to Purple Cow in Nova Scotia, Newfoundland & PEI can now get one month of FREE service. Plus their prices are HALF of what the others charge. If you want to save money, make the moove to Purple Cow - follow this link for the promotion.  https://purplecowinternet.com/#apint Support the show Watch the Afternoon Pint on Youtube  Follow them on Facebook  Instagram & TikTok Or Listen whereever you find podcasts  Buy merch, get out newsletter, or book some of Afternoon Pints Media Talent on our website: www.afternoonpint.ca