Shredding menopause silence with Tamsen Fadal
In this episode of the Hotflash inc Podcast, host Ann Marie McQueen sits down with fellow journalist and midlife advocate, Tamsen Fadal. A veteran Emmy Award-winning news anchor, Tamsen has transformed her career into a powerful force for women in midlife. From creating the groundbreaking PBS documentary The M Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause to her upcoming book How To Menopause (out March 2025), Tamsen is on a mission to change the conversation around menopause, confidence and aging.
Ann Marie and Tamsen dive into the evolution of menopause discussions over the last few years since they both started out – around the same time – as well as the personal impact of midlife transitions and the importance of taking control of your health and mindset during this stage of life.
Highlights:
From evening news anchor to menopause advocate
The moment she realized menopause was still taboo
Creating The M Factor and its impact
Her journey with perimenopause and HRT
The need for more research and advocacy
Managing the overwhelming wellness 'to-do list'
Navigating midlife friendship changes
Her best menopause hacks, from fashion to brain fog
What’s next: How To Menopause book
Takeaways:
✅ Midlife is a mindset—menopause impacts confidence, relationships, and careers.
✅ Knowledge is power—many don’t recognize perimenopause until they’re in it.
✅ Conversations are shifting—menopause is moving from taboo to mainstream.
✅ No one-size-fits-all—every woman’s journey is different, and options matter.
✅ You’re not alone—support and solutions exist.
Connect with Tamsen Fadal:
Website: www.tamsenfadal.com
IG: @tamsenfadal
TikTok: @tamsenfadal
YouTube: Tamsen Fadal
The M Factor Documentary: Watch here
Resources & Mentions:
The M Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause (PBS Documentary)
How To Menopause: Take Charge of Your Health, Reclaim Your Life, and Feel Even Better than Before (March 25)
Let’s Talk Menopause letstalkmenopause.org
Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN)
From The M Factor team: This partial statement is in response to Hotflash inc's request for comment in light of recent reports and fact-checking of the film by ob-gyn Dr Jen Gunter and published on her platform, The Vagenda.
The M Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause” documentary earned continuing medical education (CME) Accreditation. On October 17, 2024 the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) hosted a 90-minute live webinar offering continuing medical education (CME) credit for healthcare providers. The event featured the documentary “The (M) Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause,” which was followed by a moderated discussion with menopause experts Dr. Stephanie Faubion, Mayo Clinic and The Menopause Society and Dr. Wen Shen, Johns Hopkins Medical, moderated by FSMB board members and one of the film producers. Due to the limited capacity FSMB had for live registrations, CME credit was extended to those on the waitlist who accessed the recorded webinar online. After the live event, FSMB provided access to the recorded webinar for a limited period, and that window closed as scheduled. Accreditation remains intact for all participants, whether live or virtual.
The FSMB CME webinar and accreditation concluded on November 21, 2024. We stand by our film and the medical doctors who shared their expertise with us. We recognize that others have different viewpoints. We respect them all and we look forward to working together to help women live longer healthier lives.
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