70: Hello Hot Flash! with Stephanie Shaw

For many women, perimenopause comes with confusing symptoms that can’t seem to be explained and changes to your body that can feel like you’re losing control. Right now, only 4-6% of women in the US are receiving adequate medical menopause care, leaving the vast majority unsupported and confused about what’s happening with their bodies.This is where today’s guest, Stephanie Shaw, found herself in early perimenopause. When a series of worrying symptoms led to multiple ER and specialist visits, massive medical bills, and no solution, she realized she had to take control of her health journey. That was the start of her shift into becoming a passionate menopause advocate, speaker, and podcast producer, who is now supporting women in the menopause transition and beyond.In this conversation, Stephanie and I discuss the difficulties women face with navigating menopause in conventional medicine, challenges that women of color experience disproportionately, the critical role of care coordination, how health coaches can help clients step into the role of leading their health team, the power of layering sustainable changes over time, and more.Enjoy the episode, and let's innovate and integrate together!---Learn more or watch the video version of this conversation at https://integrativewomenshealthinstitute.com/hello-hot-flash-with-stephanie-shaw/.Connect with me and access our entire platform at IntegrativeWomensHealthInstitute.com (https://integrativewomenshealthinstitute.com/). Find and follow us @integrativewomenshealth on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@integrativewomenshealth) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/integrativewomenshealth/).

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Welcome to the Integrative Women's Health Podcast with Jessica Drummond, your go-to resource for cutting-edge insights into women's health and wellness. Hosted by Dr. Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBHWC, a renowned expert with over two decades of experience in pelvic health and clinical nutrition, this podcast is designed for health and wellness professionals specializing in pelvic health, fertility, perinatal, postpartum, perimenopause, menopause, and overall wellness. The "Integrative Women's Health Podcast" offers a unique blend of content formats to enrich your practice and knowledge. Expect enlightening interviews with innovative professionals in women's health, engaging conversations with students and graduates from The Integrative Women's Health Institute, insightful case studies with actual clients, and Dr. Drummond’s solo episodes on hot topics in integrative women's health practice. Our discussions will focus on the latest tools for supporting women's health, featuring functional nutrition, health coaching, exercise, sleep, and other therapeutic strategies. Through our episodes, you'll learn how to empower your clients to heal from complex health issues using evidence-based approaches. Dr. Drummond, founder and CEO of The Integrative Women's Health Institute, aims to provide practitioners with on-demand, evidence-driven continuing education. Our podcast mirrors this goal by offering valuable, practical information that you can apply in your practice. Stay connected and enhance your expertise in women's health by visiting our website, IntegrativeWomensHealthInstitute.com (https://integrativewomenshealthinstitute.com/), and following us on Instagram @IntegrativeWomensHealth (https://www.instagram.com/integrativewomenshealth/). Subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform and join us on this transformative journey in women's health.