Menopause Isn’t the End: Honest Stories About Women’s Health

What if menopause isn’t the end—but a new beginning? In this episode of It’s Both — Navigating Life’s Gray Areas & Messy Moments, host Nikki P sits down with life coach and menopause specialist Susie Beaumont for authentic conversations and honest storytelling about perimenopause, menopause, and emotional complexity.

Susie shares her healing journey from corporate lawyer to coach—the anxiety, depression, and dismissal she faced in healthcare—and how self-advocacy helped her reclaim agency. Together they practice both/and thinking: empowerment and exhaustion, grief and relief, vulnerability and courage. You’ll hear practical ideas for discussing HRT (hormone replacement therapy) with providers, navigating healthcare gaslighting, tending to identity shifts, and building emotional resilience with movement, nutrition, and self-compassion.

If you’re in the messy middle of midlife changes—or preparing for what’s ahead—this conversation offers language, validation, and companionship for navigating life’s gray areas without toxic positivity. Because healing isn’t linear, and your body’s wisdom belongs at the center.

This episode shares personal experiences and educational insights; it’s not medical advice. Consult a qualified clinician for care.

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