#141: Breaking the Silence: The Truth About Menopause

August 14, 2025

In this episode

The difference between perimenopause and menopause
Why hormone replacement therapy is essential for longevity, not just “nice to have”
How nutrition, mindset, and lifestyle changes support hormonal balance
Why “normal” lab results may not tell the full story about your health

Episode Summary

In this inspiring episode of SHE Talks Health, Sophie Shepherd sits down with trailblazing OB-GYN, Dr. Marcia A. Harris, to break the silence around menopause, perimenopause, and women’s health in midlife. Dr. Harris shares her journey as one of the very few women — and even fewer Black women — in her OB-GYN training program, paving the way for future generations. After stepping back from practice, she returned to help women navigate their second half of life with confidence, vitality, and the truth about hormone replacement therapy.

Together, Sophie and Dr. Harris unpack the myths about menopause, the life-changing benefits of HRT for longevity, and why keeping women healthy and functional well into their later years is essential. You’ll walk away empowered with tools to manage symptoms like hot flashes, brain fog, and mood shifts, while understanding the root causes of hormonal changes.

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