Tag: menopause
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From Cardio Queen to Strength Advocate
Growing up in the ‘70s, ‘80s, and ‘90s, I was all about cardio—Jane Fonda, Kathy Smith, aerobics, leotards, step aerobics, the ThighMaster, the StairMaster, Buns of Steel! Back then, the focus was always on being thin, staying slim, and doing as much high-energy cardio as possible. Strength training wasn’t even on my radar, nor was…
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Listening to My Body: Menopause as a Teacher
I remember when I first started experiencing hot flashes, night sweats, and brain fog. At that time, I didn’t really understand what was happening to my body. My mind felt cloudy, my body burned as if it were on fire, and I wandered through a foggy state for nearly four years. Strange sensations and emotions…
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Women, Menopause and Menopause Learning: A Critical Feminist Analysis
Menopause, a significant biological event, has historically been medicalized and often associated with negative societal perceptions. The research study aimed to explore the lived experiences and understanding of menopause among women through a qualitative narrative inquiry approach, investigating how women learn about menopause and the influences that shape their learning. I was particularly interested in…