The Positive Pause
Our motivational-minded podcast covers topics women want to know about as they journey to and through menopause. We cover topics that impact women’s health and healthy aging, including what it means to age healthfully. Hosted by the National Menopause Foundation's Founder & President, Claire Gill.
The Positive Pause
Empowering Women Through Perimenopause with Laura Okafor
In this episode, Laura Okafor, founder and CEO of perry, joins us for a conversation about why perimenopause needs its own awareness month, how to help women understand & support them during the menopause transition, and misconceptions around perimenopause.
This September, the National Menopause Foundation, in partnership with perry, launched the inaugural National Perimenopause Awareness Month. With 5-7 online events each week, this initiative aims to expand the conversation and provide women with professional guidance, shared experiences, and resources that are often lacking.
As a consumer packaged goods (CPG) veteran, with over 12 years in global innovation at Procter & Gamble (P&G), Laura’s passion to create spaces for underserved women is deeply personal, inspired by her own experiences and her mother's emotional struggles during menopause. Shocked by the lack of support and resources available, Laura became passionate about offering a community-driven platform for women facing perimenopause.
There are a growing number of resources and platforms for women experiencing menopause, one of which is perry, the leading global perimenopause platform. Perry provides a safe space for women to connect and share their experiences during perimenopause. With over 60,000 members, perry redefines perimenopause care holistically, offering education and support to help women navigate this pivotal stage of life.
Topics covered in this episode:
- Supporting Women through Community: The power of community and education to provide women with the support they need.
- Challenging Misconceptions: Addressing distrust in healthcare providers and common misunderstandings about treatments for perimenopause.
- Preparing for Perimenopause: Why it’s essential for women, starting around age 35, to be educated and equipped with the right tools for managing perimenopause.
As Laura and perry continue to empower women through education and community, it’s clear that conversations around perimenopause are long overdue. Every woman’s experience is different, but with the right support and resources, they can navigate this chapter of life with confidence. By practicing understanding and empathy, we can continue to change the landscape of women's health so that no woman will go through perimenopause feeling alone or misunderstood.
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