136 Midlife update solo with Rachel

Rachel’s back with a solo update on what’s been happening in her world and the exciting launch of MenoClarity. She talks about: - An update on her mum post breaking her hip - Adapting to a new way of living - The fluctuation of mental capacity - Digital exclusion and Internet upgrade issues - Levels of customer service for older people and how those need to change - The wonders of the Amazon Alexa Show - Her trip to the Philippines - Working remotely and more wonders of technology - Setting up MenoClarity – who the team is and their aims - Creating unbiased balance when it comes to menopause - Stopping the climate of fear and creating better narratives for all women especially young ones - Questioning the over promotion of hormone therapy and especially as a preventative medicine - The original source of the menopause as a hormone deficiency narrative – the 1966 book Feminine Forever, financed by HRT manufacturers - How the women in the Blue Zones do not owe their long healthful lives to hormone therapy - Use of the phrase medical gaslighting to shut down discussion - International Women’s Day and what older women need to thrive - Equity versus equality And more!   If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, share it and leave us a 5* review on iTunes or wherever you’re listening. Order the ebook or audiobook (narrated by Rachel) versions of Rachel’s book, Magnificent Midlife: Transform Your Middle Years, Menopause And Beyond at magnificentmidlife.com/book The paperback can be purchased on Amazon or other online retailers: UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Magnificent-Midlife-Transform-Middle-Menopause/dp/173981150X/ US & Canada: https://www.amazon.com/Magnificent-Midlife-Transform-Middle-Menopause/dp/173981150X/ Australia: https://www.amazon.com.au/Magnificent-Midlife-Transform-Middle-Menopause/dp/173981150X/ You can listen to all the other episodes and get the show notes at magnificentmidlife.com/podcast. Recommended by the Sunday Times. Feedspot #3 in best midlife podcasts and #15 in best women over 50 podcasts worldwide. You'll find lots of strategies, support, and resources to help make your midlife magnificent at magnificentmidlife.com. Check out Rachel's online Revitalize Experience, a 6-week intensive small group mentoring experience or 1-1 Midlife Mentoring.   Follow Rachel on: Facebook: facebook.com/magnificentmidlife Instagram: instagram.com/magnificentmidlife Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/rachellankester Twitter: twitter.com/MagnifMidlife Pinterest: pinterest.co.uk/MagnificentMidlife1 Youtube: youtube.com/channel/UCEteu6Z2mW1z1wnHiVB08uw Tiktok: tiktok.com/@magnificent_midlife