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35 | Grown Woman Talk: Your Midlife Health Action Plan with Dr. Sharon Malone
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Have you ever sat in a doctor's office feeling dismissed when explaining your symptoms? or leave an appointment with more questions and answers? This is a familiar story for so many women, especially in midlife. But what if I told you there's someone who understands the struggle and has dedicated her life to empowering women to take charge of their health?
Today, we're talking to Dr. Sharon Malone, who believes that in the ever-changing healthcare landscape, it's every woman for herself. And not in a discouraging way but in a way that can ignite your power to become your own best advocate. This week, episode 35 of Pleasure in the Pause is about taking charge of your midlife health!
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Dr. Sharon Malone is a nationally known expert in women’s health and the New York Times Bestselling author of Grown Woman Talk. She is the Chief Medical Advisor at Alloy Women’s Health, a telehealth company that focuses on women over 40. Before joining Alloy, Dr. Malone was a partner at one of the oldest and most successful OB/GYN medical practices in Washington, D.C. She is board-certified by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and certified by the North American Menopause Society as a Certified National Menopause Practitioner. Throughout her professional career, she has been active in advocating for reproductive rights, reducing teen pregnancy, and eliminating health care disparities. Dr. Malone has been honored with the Health Award from the Black Women's Agenda, Inc., and was named on the 2024 Forbes 50 over 50 list.
Highlights from our discussion include:
- The importance of knowing your personal and family health history.
- The need for women to be their own best advocates in the changing healthcare landscape.
- The impact of chronic stress, especially for marginalized groups like Black women.
- The role of innovative solutions like telehealth in improving access to quality healthcare.
- The effectiveness of hormone therapy in managing menopause symptoms and improving long-term health.
- The value of building a supportive community of women to navigate the challenges of midlife and beyond.
- The empowering message that suffering is not an inevitable part of womanhood.
If you've ever felt dismissed or overwhelmed in the doctor's office, or if you're looking for ways to take control of your health during midlife, this episode is for you.
If you're seeking to reclaim your pleasure and vitality, join Gabriella at www.pleasureinthepause.com for this enlightening journey into the heart of female pleasure and empowerment.
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