Welcome to Season 3 of Hello Menopause—and we’re kicking it off with a powerhouse: actor, activist, investor, and all-around badass, Sophia Bush. Recorded live at SXSW 2025 in Austin, Texas, host Stacy London welcomes Sophia for a no-holds-barred conversation about navigating midlife, mental health, community, and change. The longtime friends reflect on their own transitions—Stacy through menopause and Sophia through reinvention—and what it means to show up authentically in an evolving world. Sophia opens up about the myth of confidence, how masking shows up in high-achieving women, and why her career has always been rooted in curiosity and community. The two also explore how self-worth is shaken during menopause, how it can be rebuilt, and the power of small circles of truth-telling women. Packed with wisdom, laughter, vulnerability, and intimate honesty, this episode reminds us we’re not alone—and that nobody’s coming to save us but us. In This Episode, You'll Hear About: Sophia’s real take on confidence vs. competence What it means to mask, and how women are conditioned to perform under pressure The role of community in healing self-doubt and driving change How to start investing in what matters—and why it’s political Perimenopause as both a reckoning and a renaissance Actionable ways to organize, show up, and make noise Subscribe & Follow: Don’t miss an episode of Hello Menopause! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. And if you loved this conversation—leave us a review and share it with your community. Visit LetsTalkMenopause.org – Menopause resources, expert Q&As, and a symptom checklist and Versalie.com – Expert menopause care, curated products, and virtual support The views of our guests do not necessarily reflect the views of Let's Talk Menopause. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider. Hello Menopause is a podcast from the national nonprofit Let’s Talk Menopause. Produced in partnership with Studio Kairos. Supervising Producer: Kirsten Cluthe. Edited and mixed by Justin Thomas. Artwork by Stacey Geller. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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