Why Menopause Belongs in Democracy Conversations (with Omisade Burney-Scott)
About this episode
The episode discusses the importance of including menopause in democracy conversations, highlighting its impact on diverse populations.
Menopause will affect most women during their lifetime—but until fairly recently, it was a topic largely relegated to the shadows. More and more, advocates are calling for the spotlight to be put on menopause—highlighting not just the important health issues at play, but the ways in which they affect diverse populations, from Black and brown women to queer and trans people to incarcerated people and more. Omisade Burney-Scott, creator of The Black Girls’ Guide to Surviving Menopause, is...
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