Nov. 12, 2025

380: What They Don't Tell You About Menopause & Midlife with Tamsen Fadal

380: What They Don't Tell You About Menopause & Midlife with Tamsen Fadal

Welcome back to The Brave Table, my loves. Today’s episode is one of the most important conversations we’ve had around midlife and women’s health.

I’m sitting down with Tamsen Fadal—Emmy Award-winning journalist, New York Times bestselling author, and the unapologetic voice behind social media’s “midlife mentor” movement. After spending more than three decades as a beloved news anchor, Tamsen went through a shocking experience that changed everything.

Tamsen shares her raw and emotional journey of learning she was in menopause from her patient portal, and how that shocking moment became the catalyst for a movement to empower millions of women to reclaim their midlife health.


What you'll get out of this episode… 

  • The shocking way Tamsen found out she was in menopause

  • The common symptoms women ignore (and what they’re really telling you)

  • Why women’s pain is so often dismissed by the medical system

  • What it really means to “midlife differently” (and why it’s your superpower)

  • How to talk to your doctor when they won’t listen

  • Tools to reclaim your identity, health, and radiance in this next chapter


Connect with Tamsen

WEB (+Free Resources!)  /https://www.tamsenfadal.com/free-resources 

IG / https://www.instagram.com/tamsenfadal/ 

YOUTUBE / https://www.youtube.com/@TamsenFadalTV 

BOOK / https://www.tamsenfadal.com/book-how-to-menopause 


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If you loved this episode, check out…

Ep. #375: Perimenopause: The Hormonal Rollercoaster We Don’t Talk About Enough with Dr. Mariza Snyder (Apple | Spotify | YouTube)

Ep. #359: How to Heal Anxiety Naturally with Dr. Ellen Vora (Apple | Spotify | YouTube)

Ep. #341: The Sex & Intimacy Secrets No One Teaches You with Dr. Laura Berman (Apple | Spotify | YouTube)


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Dr. Neeta Bhushan is a 5x award-winning author, emotional health advocate, and host of The Brave Table podcast. CEO of Highest Self Institute and author of That Sucked, Now What, she’s been featured in Forbes, ABC, and more. A former dentist turned global speaker, Neeta’s work blends psychology, ancient wisdom, and resilience from her own life experiences. She's also a mom, wellness lover, and chai enthusiast.