How to Menopause - by Tamsen Fadal (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Fadal offers ... advice on handling all of your symptoms--physical and emotional--alongside prescriptions for actionable, achievable goals that enables us to reinvent ourselves in midlife: to get stronger, sexier, bolder, and more centered. She teaches readers how to advocate for themselves, to take control of their bodies, face their fears, learn what to let go of, and what to hold onto fiercely"--

Book Synopsis

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - USA TODAY BESTSELLER - PUBLISHER'S WEEKLY BESTSELLER - Next Big Idea Club Must Read Book

EXPERT-DRIVEN, GIRLFRIEND-APPROVED - The perimenopause and menopause manual that cuts through the chaos so you can take back control of your body, your confidence, and your life--from Emmy award-winning journalist, documentary filmmaker, and social media powerhouse Tamsen Fadal.

If you're ready to feel like yourself again, this book is "the talk" you never had.

Packed with actionable steps and evidence-based tools from a team of 42 experts including neuroscientists, menopause-certified physicians, sex and relationship therapists, sleep doctors, and a variety of lifestyle mentors, and synthesizing research, stories, and strategies in a way that only a journalist can, Tamsen Fadal helps you

• be your best advocate in a medical system not designed to treat women in midlife;
• understand the options that tame your symptoms, whether it's hormone therapy, supplements, or lifestyle changes;
• implement science-backed strategies to get the best sleep of your life;
• be able to talk to your partner about sex, low libido, painful intercourse, or how your hormones might be impacting your relationship;
• embrace your style (hair, makeup, clothes) to match your changing body;
• learn simple workouts, skincare tips, and delicious recipes to deal with belly fat, dry skin, and hair loss (and don't worry, it's not all kale salads);
• navigate menopause in the workplace--and much, much more.

How to Menopause answers all the questions you didn't know to ask, and brings you into a conversation with millions of other women. Together, we can embrace a stronger, sexier self at every stage of midlife-from perimenopause through menopause and into our "bolden" years.

"How to Menopause is more than just advice--it provides a lifeline. Through her honesty, humor, research, and relentless commitment to women's health, Tamsen Fadal has created a guide that is both practical and deeply personal. Whether you're just beginning to experience perimenopause or well into this transition, these words will leave you feeling more confident, more informed, and most importantly--never alone." --Lisa Mosconi, PhD, New York Times bestselling author of The Menopause Brain

"For all of those millions of women out there, struggling with learning how to deal with menopause, Tamsen Fadal has written the menopause Bible! Ladies you will see yourself reflected in page after page. You will no longer feel alone by being 100% seen. It's also full of ways to begin managing this new glorious phase of life!" - Halle Berry

Review Quotes

"For all of those millions of women out there, struggling with learning how to deal with menopause, Tamsen Fadal has written the menopause Bible! Ladies you will see yourself reflected in page after page. You will no longer feel alone by being 100% seen. It's also full of ways to begin managing this new glorious phase of life!"--Halle Berry

"Imagine if your best girlfriend gave you all the advice you needed to navigate menopause. How to Menopause is that book! Tamsen Fadal uses her award-winning journalist skills to plumb the latest science and expert advice to give information about menopause that is both accessible and entertaining. She is the living embodiment of the new face of menopause. By sharing her story and her midlife success, she shows us all that the best is yet to come."--Sharon Malone, MD, New York Times bestselling author of Grown Woman Talk

"Tamsen Fadal is an inspiration. She is a true leader in growing our community, helping to create a necessary shift in the destigmatization of menopause. How to Menopause is the perfect manual on how we can take midlife into our own hands and make the most of this chapter of our lives."--Naomi Watts, Academy Award-nominated actress and forthcoming author of Dare I Say It: Everything I Wish I'd Known About Menopause

"With Tamsen's book, you feel like you're in good hands from the very first page. It's not just that she sought out the best experts to help give you info. She's the big sister, the best friend we've needed to talk to about all of it. I wish I had this roadmap when I was in my 30s. Thankfully, How to Menopause is here now and decodes all the mystery about menopause--the menopause journey will be changed for the better forever."--Stacy London, designer, television host, menopause advocate, and author of The Truth About Style and Dress Your Best

"How to Menopause is more than just advice--it provides a lifeline. Through her honesty, humor, research, and relentless commitment to women's health, Tamsen Fadal has created a guide that is both practical and deeply personal. Whether you're just beginning to experience perimenopause or well into this transition, these words will leave you feeling more confident, more informed, and most importantly--never alone."--Lisa Mosconi, PhD, New York Times bestselling author of The Menopause Brain

"Tamsen has the balls (the menopause balls and those are unbreakable) to smash the menopause taboo in an industry which historically has a difficult relationship with aging, especially when it comes to women. Her advocacy paves the way for the next generation to speak up and embrace the next phase of life in full bloom rather than fighting it."--Laura Okafor Crain, founder of Perry, the Perimenopause Community App

"Tamsen Fadal has crafted a must-read guide for every woman navigating the complexities of menopause. With a blend of personal experience, expert advice, and actionable steps, this book is a powerful resource that empowers women to take control of their health and well-being. Tamsen's approach is both compassionate and practical, making How To Menopause an invaluable tool for reclaiming life during and after menopause. As a physician dedicated to menopause care, I highly recommend this book to any woman seeking to thrive in this phase of life."--Mary Claire Haver, MD, New York Times bestselling author of The New Menopause

"Tamsen Fadal has ignited a movement where talking about menopause and all of its symptoms is not only okay, but powerful and beautiful. She inspires women to not want to just survive it, but to thrive through it. She emboldens women to say "we deserve more"--to be seen, to be heard, and to be educated about our bodies. She uses her voice and her presence to dispel myths about menopause, and she reminds women that menopause is not the end but just the beginning of this beautiful life."--Somi Javaid, MD, founder & CMO, HerMD

"Tamsen Fadal is an established and important voice in helping women thrive at the intersection of menopause and midlife. Her high-profile position is creating a new understanding of the possibilities around the New Longevity and how we are all aging in new and dynamic ways."--Michael Clinton, former president of Hearst Magazines and author of ROAR into the Second Half of Life

About the Author

Tamsen Fadal is an Emmy award-winning journalist, documentary filmmaker, menopause advocate, and host of the new weekly podcast, The Tamsen Show. Known as social media's midlife mentor, her candor and relatability have established her as a leading voice in the menopause space with a passionate, loyal social media audience of 3+ million.

Tamsen is the creator, producer and co-executive producer of the PBS documentary The M Factor, Shredding the Silence on Menopause which is the first documentary of its kind confronting the neglected menopause crisis, challenging societal and medical shortcomings, and advocating for a revolutionary approach to women's health. From the boardroom to the SXSW stage to Capitol Hill, she advocates for policies that eliminate the stigma of menopause and fosters a work environment where women feel comfortable discussing and managing their midlife health journey.

After more than three decades as a television news anchor, Tamsen made the bold decision to pivot her career towards women's health advocacy. She's the best friend guiding women through midlife and beyond, a one-stop resource for everything they need to know to live their best lives. Equally passionate about health, Tamsen holds a certificate in holistic health coaching from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN), serves on the national board of Let's Talk Menopause, and is a strong voice in the fight against breast cancer after losing her mother to the disease in 1990.

Her regular appearances in media outlets include Oprah Daily, The Today Show, The New York Times, and The Harvard Business Review.

Tamsen lives in New York City with her husband, Ira Bernstein. Connect with her-and a welcoming and supportive community-@tamsenfadal.