In this episode of Hello Menopause, host Stacy London welcomes legal advocate and policy powerhouse Jennifer Weiss-Wolf to discuss the connection between menstruation, menopause, and democracy. From launching the menstrual equity movement in the U.S. to fighting for better menopause policies at both the state and federal level, Jennifer shares the playbook for how public opinion and grassroots action can lead to real systemic change. Jennifer offers both a sobering and hopeful look at the political moment we’re in: what’s at stake under the current administration, how misogyny shapes our medical systems, and why midlife women's health could become the unexpected low-hanging fruit for progress. Resources: A Citizen’s Guide to Menopause Advocacy → Free Download on Dr. Mary Claire Haver’s Website Unboxing Menopause campaign by Let’s Talk Menopause Jennifer’s Substack contributions via The Contrarian Action Item: Download A Citizen’s Guide to Menopause Advocacy—a free, beautifully designed, step-by-step toolkit created by Jennifer Weiss-Wolf and Dr. Mary Claire Haver, with a foreword by Maria Shriver. Hello Menopause is a podcast from Let’s Talk Menopause. Produced in partnership with Studio Kairos. Supervising Producer: Kirsten Cluthe. Edited and mixed by Justin Thomas. Artwork by Stacey Geller. Subscribe to Hello Menopause 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 for menopause resources, expert Q&As, and a symptom checklist and visit Versalie.com for expert menopause care, curated products, and virtual support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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