Conversations with Cam

The Menopause Conversation We All Should've Had Sooner with Tamsen Fadal

July 22, 2026·39 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

In this episode, I sit down with Tamsen Fadal, longtime news anchor turned menopause advocate, to talk about the hormone conversation nobody prepared us for. She shares her story of the on-air hot flash that stopped her mid-broadcast, how she found out she was in menopause from a four-word patient portal note, and her experience being dismissed by doctors. Tamsen breaks down the differences between perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause, the early symptoms women in their 30s and 40s should have on their radar, and what hormone therapy actually looks like. Plus, we get into the mental health side of it all and how to support the women in our lives going through it right now.Key Takeaway / Points:The live TV hot flash that ended her broadcast early and her menopause diagnosisWhy so many women are dismissed when they seek help for hormone-related symptomsPerimenopause vs. menopause vs. post-menopause: what each stage actually meansThe surprising symptoms women miss: brain fog, joint pain, frozen shoulder, and rageHormone therapy explained: patches, progesterone, testosterone, and vaginal estrogenWhy your mid-30s is exactly the right time to have this on your radar and not to be scared, but preparedHow to support the women going through menopause in your lifeGet Tamsen’s book, How To MenopauseFollow Tamsen:Instagram: @tamsenfadal @thetamsenshow Website: tamsenfadal.comTikTok: @tamsenfadalPodcast: The Tamsen Show Follow me:Instagram: @cameronoaksrogersSubstack: Fill Your CupWebsite: cameronoaksrogers.comTikTok: @cameronoaksrogersYouTube: Cameron Rogers

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