Ep. 67 Manopause 101: Helping Men Understand Menopause with Jainy Smith

About this episode

Ang Allan-Burns interviews Jainy Smith about menopause and how men can support their partners during this life transition.

This week Ang is joined by Jainy Smith, a menopause advocate and author of "Manopause 101," who is breaking the silence around menopause for both women and men. Jainy shares her personal menopause journey, including an early and challenging diagnosis, and her mission to educate men on how to support their partners through this life transition. She discusses the common symptoms of menopause, the importance of communication between partners, and the often overlooked emotional and psychological impacts of menopause on relationships. Jainy also introduces her unique approach of explaining menopause symptoms through the analogy of car parts, making the topic more relatable and accessible. They address the stigma and silence around menopause, the need for better support from healthcare professionals, and strategies for women and their partners to navigate menopause with empathy and understanding. Reach out to Jainy https://www.facebook.com/groups/1582494215775180 https://www.instagram.com/themenopauseraconteur/ And check out her book Manopause 101 https://www.amazon.co.uk/MANOPAUSE-101-THRIVING-MENOPAUSE-MELTDOWN/dp/B0F898DRGT/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8 (00:00) Introduction…

People in this episode

Host: Ang Allan-Burns

Guest: Jainy Smith

Topics covered

• menopause
• relationships
• communication
• emotional impact
• healthcare support
• education

Keywords

• menopause
• support
• communication
• relationships
• education
• symptoms
• empathy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Menopause Racker Community, Facebook, Instagram

Products: MANOPAUSE 101

Books & works: Manopause 101

Places: Amazon

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