236.Pre/Peri/Post Menopause...?

<p>I am pretty sure you remember your very first period, I am also sure you remember your first sign that you are pregnant... do you know why your remember and know those days. Because they are spoken about, they are part of our everday lives. We know the symptoms and signs and symbolism...</p> <p>But what about the pauses, the stages we reach after 45? The Peri  and Pre Menopause, the Menopause and the Post menopause, why don't we talk about those. Why are we hush hush about those. Are they not part of every woman's life? </p> <p>Well, in this conversation I am in conversation with the author of The Peri Menopausal Globetrotter... on the very subject Xoli Ka Madlala. Xoli is a 45 year old post menopausal woman who is a passionate advocate of all things menopause. </p> <p>In this part 1 of our conversation we cover the back story of her writing the book what it took and the experience she had diving and delving into this important subject. </p> <p> </p> Bio:   A juggler is how Xoli describes herself. From family to work, from adventure to doing nothing. Doing nothing is an an activity right? She is the author of The Perimenopausal Globetrotter, a menopause advocate and policy advisor, a creative director Indigenously (her contemporary African print clothing line) and an optimum living consultant, amongst other roles.   If she was a billboard she would read: 'Understanding yourself is power. Loving yourself is freedom. Forgiving yourself is peace. Being yourself is bliss.'   <p>Contacts</p> <p> </p> <p>Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/xoli.madlala?mibextid=2JQ9oc'>Facebook Profile </a></p>   IG: maskoffwithxoli  <a href='https://instagram.com/maskoffwithxoli?utm_source=qr&amp;igshid=OGIxMTE0OTdkZA=='>Xoli's Instagram</a>   LinkedIn: Xoli Madlala <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/xoli-madlala-97a231223'>https://www.linkedin.com/in/xoli-madlala-97a231223</a>   <a href='mailto:xolimadlala78@gmail.com'>xolimadlala78@gmail.com</a>   Subscribe to the Stretch Podcast for Full Episodes    <p>To listen to