About this episode

This episode discusses the misconceptions about menopause and highlights the potential advantages and roles of postmenopausal women in society.

What if everything we've been taught about menopause is wrong? For generations, women have been told that their value declines after fertility ends. But new research—and a groundbreaking documentary—suggests something radically different. In this powerful conversation, Dominique Debroux shares the science behind menopause as an evolutionary advantage rather than a biological mistake. Drawing from years of research and the documentary Wise Women: Humanity's Untold Origins , she reveals how postmenopausal women may have played a crucial role in shaping human civilization itself. The discussion explores women's leadership, cultural beliefs around aging, health during the menopausal transition, and why so many women are discovering that their most influential years may still be ahead of them. This episode is about finding your voice, embracing your next chapter, and challenging assumptions that have limited generations of women. Key Takeaways: The evolutionary science behind menopause Why menopause may be an adaptive human advantage The role of postmenopausal women in human development Women's leadership and social organization The impact of ageism on women Menopause in the workplace…

People in this episode

Host: Kellan Fluckiger

Guest: Dominique Debroux

Topics covered

• menopause
• women's leadership
• evolutionary science
• ageism
• healthy aging
• nutrition
• strength training

Keywords

• menopause
• evolutionary advantage
• postmenopausal women
• women's health
• ageism
• leadership
• nutrition
• strength training
• healthy aging

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Wise Women: Humanity's Untold Origins

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