<![CDATA[MenoTheSis]]>MenoTheSis is where real conversations meet real life.

Hosted by Dr. LaShonda Bailey and co-host Veronica Mcdowell, this podcast is a safe, empowering space for women navigating menopause, midlife transitions, and everything in between.

Through honest dialogue, lived experiences, and research-informed insight, MenoTheSis breaks the silence around body changes, emotional shifts, intimacy, identity, and hormonal health.

This isn’t just about menopause, it’s about becoming.

From laughter to learning, from confusion to clarity, MenoTheSis reminds every woman:

Your pause is powerful. Your pulse is your power.

]]>https://www.bhhforwomen.org/menothesis-podcastRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Sat, 18 Jul 2026 02:06:35 GMTSat, 02 May 2026 13:35:23 GMT60MenoTheSis<p>MenoTheSis is where real conversations meet real life.</p><p></p><p>Hosted by Dr. LaShonda Bailey and co-host Veronica Mcdowell, this podcast is a safe, empowering space for women navigating menopause, midlife transitions, and everything in between.</p><p></p><p>Through honest dialogue, lived experiences, and research-informed insight, MenoTheSis breaks the silence around body changes, emotional shifts, intimacy, identity, and hormonal health.</p><p></p><p>This isn’t just about menopause, it’s about becoming.</p><p></p><p>From laughter to learning, from confusion to clarity, MenoTheSis reminds every woman:</p><p></p><p>Your pause is powerful. Your pulse is your power.</p><p></p>episodicMenoTheSisinfo@menothesis.comno<![CDATA[Am I Okay? | Menopause, Mental Health & Emotional Wellness]]>Am I okay? It's a question so many women silently ask themselves during menopause.

In this heartfelt episode of MenoTheSis, we're joined by Victoria Henry, LMHC, Owner of Live Light Counseling, for an honest and empowering conversation about the emotional side of menopause. Together, we explore the anxiety, mood changes, stress, emotional highs and lows, and the mental load that many women experience, but often don't talk about.

Victoria shares practical tools to help women care for their mental and emotional well-being, recognize when it's time to seek support, and navigate this season with greater self-awareness and grace. During our conversation, something unexpected happened... our co-host, Veronica, experienced a powerful breakthrough that turned into an impromptu therapy session, reminding us just how transformative a safe space can be.

If you've ever questioned your emotions, felt overwhelmed, or wondered if what you're experiencing is "normal," this episode is for you. You are not alone, and you don't have to navigate this journey by yourself.

❤️ In this episode, you'll learn:

  • How menopause can affect your mental and emotional health
  • Practical strategies for managing stress, anxiety, and emotional changes
  • When to seek professional support
  • Why prioritizing your mental wellness is just as important as caring for your physical health


If this conversation encouraged you, please Like, Subscribe, Comment, and Share with another woman who may need this message.

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]]>b4cf1198-cf15-4b17-934b-4070a3a9a2b3Sat, 18 Jul 2026 01:53:09 GMT<p>Am I okay? It's a question so many women silently ask themselves during menopause.<br /><br />In this heartfelt episode of MenoTheSis, we're joined by Victoria Henry, LMHC, Owner of Live Light Counseling, for an honest and empowering conversation about the emotional side of menopause. Together, we explore the anxiety, mood changes, stress, emotional highs and lows, and the mental load that many women experience, but often don't talk about.<br /><br />Victoria shares practical tools to help women care for their mental and emotional well-being, recognize when it's time to seek support, and navigate this season with greater self-awareness and grace. During our conversation, something unexpected happened... our co-host, Veronica, experienced a powerful breakthrough that turned into an impromptu therapy session, reminding us just how transformative a safe space can be.<br /><br />If you've ever questioned your emotions, felt overwhelmed, or wondered if what you're experiencing is "normal," this episode is for you. You are not alone, and you don't have to navigate this journey by yourself.<br /><br />❤️ In this episode, you'll learn:<br /></p><ul><li>How menopause can affect your mental and emotional health</li><li>Practical strategies for managing stress, anxiety, and emotional changes</li><li>When to seek professional support</li><li>Why prioritizing your mental wellness is just as important as caring for your physical health</li></ul><p><br />If this conversation encouraged you, please Like, Subscribe, Comment, and Share with another woman who may need this message.<br /><br />🎧 Listen on YouTube (DR LH Bailey), Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, and Deezer.<br /><br />Real Talk. Real Women. Real Life.<br /><br />LIVE LIGHT COUNSELING<br /><br />Website <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://livelightcounselingllc.com" target="_blank">https://livelightcounselingllc.com</a><br />Email: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:livelightcounseling@gmail.com" target="_blank">livelightcounseling@gmail.com</a><br />Facebook: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php</a><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqazFBRnpzWTdLZWdkN3k1dy1SdkpwSndtYWkzUXxBQ3Jtc0tudHI2ZVhPOTk0djFGR0hENnU5Sl9LYmFLelBncnNvZzVwcloxSUdwMGlqZVlSNlJzdmIwUzBXQTJhX0UwYVVGR25GMFlQOEcwbDJDZlVpZWlWZ3lsekJ5R0RmVjNMak9JcjZEY3p4UHR4M1NxZkcwYw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fprofile.php%3Fid%3D100090748726294&amp;v=pyLVIJjnSR0" target="_blank">?</a><br />Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWVEZ2NGM3RhX0RsN2FRcnVNQUNTVzlYdmlJd3xBQ3Jtc0tuNDRnZWtmdWg2QWdHUm9GdjdjUHpkQ1VUQm5xWTg5SW9XTXBoZ1NkVF90VFFGNmxYbWFvaEI1NGdheTJHR0ljaF82QlVlWDJiNzJVWW84SUEwcjQ5SXhra1hPc3pMMEpvNlVQR0JwUG1VZEY5MTVfRQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Flivelightcounseling_llc&amp;v=pyLVIJjnSR0" target="_blank">  livelightcounseling_llc  </a><br />LinkedIn: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa01wdlBSUmgzeEp2MGFjZ1pBSjhtbjQtbHdSd3xBQ3Jtc0ttalFfcTczVlhXS2pZWHZ6NGpfWUpHdEJSSDR2dnpGUkt5OGlMc1RnYklZRzZacExqcjZjekJraGg5dENYb05UVG01YTZTUHV4RUVKRVVqWnZvamNTYng0alc5dEpocG82cUJYS2dzTVRKMV9RYzhSWQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fvictoria-henry-b2b8a0a5%2F&amp;v=pyLVIJjnSR0" target="_blank">  victoria-henry-b2b8a0a5  </a><br /></p>no00:39:587Am I Okay? | Menopause, Mental Health & Emotional Wellnessfull<![CDATA[Menopause Preventative Care: The Follow-Up]]>You asked... and I listened.

After our Menopause Preventative Care episode, so many women reached out with thoughtful questions, asking for more information about menopause symptoms, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), advocacy, and how to navigate this journey with confidence. This follow-up episode is dedicated to answering those questions and providing practical resources to help you make informed decisions about your health.

In this episode, we discuss:
✨ The importance of preventative care during menopause
✨ Why self-advocacy is one of your greatest healthcare tools
✨ My personal experience navigating HRT and the frustration of medication shortages
✨ Why you should never stop advocating for the quality of life you deserve
✨ Resources to help you better understand menopause and your options

Resources mentioned in this episode (affiliate links):
📖 Grown Woman Talk: https://amzn.to/3QZNWSO
📖 Estrogen Matters: https://amzn.to/4vCBVBY
📄 The 30 Symptoms of Menopause checklist
🎥 Women in Wellness Webinar with Dr. Sharon Malone: https://virtualevents.aarp.org/Women-in-Wellness/en/registration (create a login to watch on AARP website)

Natural Menopause Relief (affiliate links):
Remifemin Day: https://amzn.to/3T0wyhv
Remifemin Night: https://amzn.to/4wmdOr9
Amberen: https://amzn.to/4f09x5O
Lovin Libido: https://amzn.to/4b6XXEF

Menopause Cooling Devices:
Handheld Turbo Fan: https://amzn.to/4wfnuUc
Personal Desk Fan: https://amzn.to/4eTtfA2
Embr Wave 2 (Cooling Bracelet): https://amzn.to/4eUnT7L

If this episode encouraged you, answered a question, or reminded you that you're not alone, please Like, Subscribe, and Share with another woman who needs this conversation.

Remember, knowledge is power...but advocacy is life-changing.

❤️ Real Talk. Real Women. Real Life.

]]>3be9060a-0160-4393-9b56-58e11a8a70e1Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT<p>You asked... and I listened.<br /><br />After our Menopause Preventative Care episode, so many women reached out with thoughtful questions, asking for more information about menopause symptoms, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), advocacy, and how to navigate this journey with confidence. This follow-up episode is dedicated to answering those questions and providing practical resources to help you make informed decisions about your health.<br /><br />In this episode, we discuss:<br />✨ The importance of preventative care during menopause<br />✨ Why self-advocacy is one of your greatest healthcare tools<br />✨ My personal experience navigating HRT and the frustration of medication shortages<br />✨ Why you should never stop advocating for the quality of life you deserve<br />✨ Resources to help you better understand menopause and your options<br /><br />Resources mentioned in this episode (affiliate links):<br />📖 Grown Woman Talk: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://amzn.to/3QZNWSO" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3QZNWSO</a><br />📖 Estrogen Matters: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://amzn.to/4vCBVBY" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/4vCBVBY</a><br />📄 The 30 Symptoms of Menopause checklist<br />🎥 Women in Wellness Webinar with Dr. Sharon Malone: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://virtualevents.aarp.org/Women-in-Wellness/en/registration" target="_blank">https://virtualevents.aarp.org/Women-in-Wellness/en/registration</a> (create a login to watch on AARP website)<br /><br />Natural Menopause Relief (affiliate links):<br />Remifemin Day: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://amzn.to/3T0wyhv" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3T0wyhv</a><br />Remifemin Night: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://amzn.to/4wmdOr9" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/4wmdOr9</a><br />Amberen: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://amzn.to/4f09x5O" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/4f09x5O</a><br />Lovin Libido: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://amzn.to/4b6XXEF" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/4b6XXEF</a><br /><br />Menopause Cooling Devices:<br />Handheld Turbo Fan: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://amzn.to/4wfnuUc" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/4wfnuUc</a><br />Personal Desk Fan: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://amzn.to/4eTtfA2" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/4eTtfA2</a><br />Embr Wave 2 (Cooling Bracelet): <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://amzn.to/4eUnT7L" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/4eUnT7L</a><br /><br />If this episode encouraged you, answered a question, or reminded you that you're not alone, please Like, Subscribe, and Share with another woman who needs this conversation.<br /><br />Remember, knowledge is power...but advocacy is life-changing.<br /><br />❤️ Real Talk. Real Women. Real Life.</p>no00:27:156Menopause Preventative Care: The Follow-Upfull<![CDATA[The Weight of It All: Menopause, Weight Gain & Body Image]]>Hey girls hey…

Have you ever looked in the mirror and felt like you didn't recognize your body anymore?

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of MenoTheSis, Dr. LaShonda Bailey and co-host Veronica Mcdowall have an honest conversation about menopause, weight gain, body image, and the emotional impact of watching your body change during midlife.

Dr. Bailey shares her lived experience as a post-bariatric surgery patient whose menopause journey unfolded while she was writing her doctoral dissertation, Exploring the Emotional Perceptions of Weight Gain in Menopausal Women Post-Bariatric Surgery. Together, she and Veronica discuss the physical, emotional, and mental weight women often carry as they navigate hormonal changes, shifting identities, and the pressure to feel comfortable in their own skin.

From GLP-1 medications and bariatric revision surgery to confidence, self-image, and quality of life, this conversation is honest, educational, and judgment-free.

In this episode:
• Menopause and weight gain
• Body image after 40
• Post-bariatric surgery experiences
• GLP-1 medications and weight loss journeys
• Hormonal changes and metabolism
• Emotional wellness and self-confidence
• Quality of life and self-advocacy

Because sometimes the weight we carry isn't just physical...it's emotional, mental, and deeply personal.

You are not broken. You are becoming.

Subscribe, like, and share with a woman who needs this conversation.

]]>be1beb3f-1804-470f-8230-f1a5c2a6cfa1Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT<p>Hey girls hey…</p><p></p><p>Have you ever looked in the mirror and felt like you didn't recognize your body anymore?</p><p></p><p>In this powerful and deeply personal episode of MenoTheSis, Dr. LaShonda Bailey and co-host Veronica Mcdowall have an honest conversation about menopause, weight gain, body image, and the emotional impact of watching your body change during midlife.</p><p></p><p>Dr. Bailey shares her lived experience as a post-bariatric surgery patient whose menopause journey unfolded while she was writing her doctoral dissertation, <i>Exploring the Emotional Perceptions of Weight Gain in Menopausal Women Post-Bariatric Surgery</i>. Together, she and Veronica discuss the physical, emotional, and mental weight women often carry as they navigate hormonal changes, shifting identities, and the pressure to feel comfortable in their own skin.</p><p></p><p>From GLP-1 medications and bariatric revision surgery to confidence, self-image, and quality of life, this conversation is honest, educational, and judgment-free.</p><p></p><p>In this episode:<br />• Menopause and weight gain<br />• Body image after 40<br />• Post-bariatric surgery experiences<br />• GLP-1 medications and weight loss journeys<br />• Hormonal changes and metabolism<br />• Emotional wellness and self-confidence<br />• Quality of life and self-advocacy</p><p></p><p>Because sometimes the weight we carry isn't just physical...it's emotional, mental, and deeply personal.</p><p></p><p>You are not broken. You are becoming.</p><p></p><p>Subscribe, like, and share with a woman who needs this conversation.</p>no00:37:315The Weight of It All: Menopause, Weight Gain & Body Imagefull<![CDATA[Loving Her Through It: A Husband's Perspective on Menopause]]>What happens when menopause doesn't just affect the woman, but the entire household?

In this special episode of MenoTheSis, Dr. LaShonda Bailey sits down with her husband, Wilfred Bailey, for an honest, heartfelt, and often humorous conversation about navigating menopause as a couple.

From mood swings, brain fog, hot flashes, low libido, and emotional overwhelm to the fear, frustration, and identity shifts that can accompany this stage of life, the Baileys share their real-life experience of walking through menopause together.

Wilfred opens up about what it was like watching his wife struggle with symptoms she couldn't explain, how he educated himself about menopause, attended doctor's appointments, and learned how to support her through one of the most challenging transitions of her life.

Together, they discuss:

✨ Menopause and marriage
✨ Emotional wellness and mental health
✨ Supporting your spouse through hormonal changes
✨ Communication and transparency in relationships
✨ Therapy, self-advocacy, and healing
✨ Low libido and intimacy challenges
✨ How menopause affects the entire family
✨ What husbands need to know about menopause

This episode is for women, husbands, partners, and anyone who wants to better understand the menopause journey from both sides.

Because sometimes the greatest act of love is simply showing up and learning how to walk through the storm together.

💗 Ladies, you are not broken. You are becoming.

🎧 Subscribe, like, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear this conversation.

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]]>4920a749-60e1-4e09-94c7-1decce4147d7Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT<p>What happens when menopause doesn't just affect the woman, but the entire household?<br /><br />In this special episode of MenoTheSis, Dr. LaShonda Bailey sits down with her husband, Wilfred Bailey, for an honest, heartfelt, and often humorous conversation about navigating menopause as a couple.<br /><br />From mood swings, brain fog, hot flashes, low libido, and emotional overwhelm to the fear, frustration, and identity shifts that can accompany this stage of life, the Baileys share their real-life experience of walking through menopause together.<br /><br />Wilfred opens up about what it was like watching his wife struggle with symptoms she couldn't explain, how he educated himself about menopause, attended doctor's appointments, and learned how to support her through one of the most challenging transitions of her life.<br /><br />Together, they discuss:<br /><br />✨ Menopause and marriage<br />✨ Emotional wellness and mental health<br />✨ Supporting your spouse through hormonal changes<br />✨ Communication and transparency in relationships<br />✨ Therapy, self-advocacy, and healing<br />✨ Low libido and intimacy challenges<br />✨ How menopause affects the entire family<br />✨ What husbands need to know about menopause<br /><br />This episode is for women, husbands, partners, and anyone who wants to better understand the menopause journey from both sides.<br /><br />Because sometimes the greatest act of love is simply showing up and learning how to walk through the storm together.<br /><br />💗 Ladies, you are not broken. You are becoming.<br /><br />🎧 Subscribe, like, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear this conversation.<br /><br />Beating Heart Health Staffing: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bhhstaffing.com" target="_blank">https://bhhstaffing.com</a><br />LinkedIn: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/beating-heart-health-staffing-73337112a" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/beating-heart-health-staffing-73337112a</a><br />Facebook: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/beatingheartstaffing" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/beatingheartstaffing</a><br />Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/beatinghearthealthstaffing" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/beatinghearthealthstaffing</a></p>no00:23:324Loving Her Through It: A Husband's Perspective on Menopausefull<![CDATA[Menopause Preventative Care]]>What if we started learning about menopause BEFORE it happened?

In this episode of MenoTheSis™, Dr. LaShonda Bailey and Veronica McDowell discuss the importance of menopause education, preventative care, hormonal awareness, and advocating for your health long before symptoms begin.

Inspired by a women’s wellness webinar and real-life experiences, this conversation explores how many women enter menopause without understanding what’s happening to their bodies — and why education, access to care, and open conversations matter.

The episode also highlights real frustrations women face navigating treatment options, hormone therapy access, pharmacy shortages, and finding healthcare providers willing to truly listen.

This conversation is honest, empowering, educational, and necessary.

Topics Discussed:

  • Preventative menopause care
  • Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
  • Women’s wellness
  • Midlife health
  • Access to care
  • Emotional wellness
  • Perimenopause & postmenopause
  • Self-advocacy in healthcare

Because women should not have to suffer in silence.

#MenoTheSis #MenopausePreventativeCare #Menopause #Perimenopause #HormoneHealth #WomenOver40 #MidlifeWellness #WomensHealth #HormoneReplacementTherapy #MenopauseAwareness #WomenEmpoweenemy

]]>b0beb4e2-a36d-4106-9a32-67e3ce781381Fri, 22 May 2026 01:01:20 GMT<p>What if we started learning about menopause BEFORE it happened?</p><p></p><p>In this episode of <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://menothesis.com" target="_blank">MenoTheSis</a>™, Dr. LaShonda Bailey and Veronica McDowell discuss the importance of menopause education, preventative care, hormonal awareness, and advocating for your health long before symptoms begin.</p><p></p><p>Inspired by a women’s wellness webinar and real-life experiences, this conversation explores how many women enter menopause without understanding what’s happening to their bodies — and why education, access to care, and open conversations matter.</p><p></p><p>The episode also highlights real frustrations women face navigating treatment options, hormone therapy access, pharmacy shortages, and finding healthcare providers willing to truly listen.</p><p></p><p>This conversation is honest, empowering, educational, and necessary.</p><p></p><p>Topics Discussed:</p><ul><li>Preventative menopause care</li><li>Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)</li><li>Women’s wellness</li><li>Midlife health</li><li>Access to care</li><li>Emotional wellness</li><li>Perimenopause &amp; postmenopause</li><li>Self-advocacy in healthcare<p></p></li></ul><p>Because women should not have to suffer in silence.</p><p></p><p>#MenoTheSis #MenopausePreventativeCare #Menopause #Perimenopause #HormoneHealth #WomenOver40 #MidlifeWellness #WomensHealth #HormoneReplacementTherapy #MenopauseAwareness #WomenEmpoweenemy</p>no00:28:053Menopause Preventative Carefull<![CDATA[Is It Menopause… or Is It Me?]]>Have you ever felt like your body was changing… and you didn’t even recognize yourself anymore?

In this episode of MenoTheSis™, Dr. LaShonda Bailey and Veronica McDowell dive into the emotional, physical, and hormonal symptoms of menopause and perimenopause — from mood swings and anxiety to brain fog, fatigue, low libido, weight changes, and emotional overwhelm.

Together, they explore the powerful question so many women silently ask themselves:

“Is it me… or is it menopause?”

This conversation also highlights the importance of advocating for your health, understanding hormone changes, asking questions, and recognizing how menopause symptoms can overlap with other health conditions and emotional experiences.

This episode is educational, transparent, funny, and deeply relatable for women navigating this transition.

Topics Discussed:

  • Menopause symptoms
  • Hormonal imbalance
  • Estrogen, progesterone & testosterone
  • Mental health & menopause
  • Low libido & intimacy
  • Emotional wellness
  • Women’s health advocacy

You are not crazy.


You are becoming.

]]>c32b6c72-f8db-4338-b5f7-b75e93b02361Fri, 22 May 2026 00:58:11 GMT<p>Have you ever felt like your body was changing… and you didn’t even recognize yourself anymore?</p><p></p><p>In this episode of <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://menothesis.com" target="_blank">MenoTheSis</a>™, Dr. LaShonda Bailey and Veronica McDowell dive into the emotional, physical, and hormonal symptoms of menopause and perimenopause — from mood swings and anxiety to brain fog, fatigue, low libido, weight changes, and emotional overwhelm.</p><p></p><p>Together, they explore the powerful question so many women silently ask themselves:</p><p></p><p>“Is it me… or is it menopause?”</p><p></p><p>This conversation also highlights the importance of advocating for your health, understanding hormone changes, asking questions, and recognizing how menopause symptoms can overlap with other health conditions and emotional experiences.</p><p></p><p>This episode is educational, transparent, funny, and deeply relatable for women navigating this transition.</p><p></p><p>Topics Discussed:</p><ul><li>Menopause symptoms</li><li>Hormonal imbalance</li><li>Estrogen, progesterone &amp; testosterone</li><li>Mental health &amp; menopause</li><li>Low libido &amp; intimacy</li><li>Emotional wellness</li><li>Women’s health advocacy<p></p></li></ul><p>You are not crazy.</p><p><br />You are becoming.</p>no00:38:282Is It Menopause… or Is It Me?full<![CDATA[The Birth of a Movement]]>Hey girl hey…

Welcome to the very first episode of MenoTheSis™.

In this powerful introduction episode, Dr. LaShonda Bailey and co-host Veronica McDowell share the heart behind the movement, the lived experiences that inspired it, and the real conversations that led to the creation of this platform.

Dr. Bailey opens up about her personal menopause journey, her doctoral dissertation — Exploring the Emotional Perceptions of Weight Gain in Menopausal Women Post-Bariatric Surgery — and how her own experiences navigating hormonal changes, emotional shifts, body image, and midlife transition became the foundation for advocacy, education, and purpose.

This episode is honest, humorous, emotional, and empowering — reminding women that they are not alone in this journey.

Because this isn’t just about menopause…

It’s about becoming.

Topics Discussed:

  • Menopause & hormonal changes
  • Emotional wellness
  • Weight gain & body image
  • Post-bariatric surgery experiences
  • Midlife transition
  • Women’s health advocacy
  • The story behind MenoTheSis™

#MenoTheSis #Menopause #Perimenopause #WomenOver40 #MidlifeWomen #HormoneHealth #WomenEmpowerment #MenopauseAwareness #BariatricSurgery #EmotionalWellness #WomenSupportingWomen #DrLHBailey

]]>5a402901-4402-44cb-bef9-d51cf5fe2597Fri, 22 May 2026 00:55:08 GMT<p>Hey girl hey…</p><p></p><p>Welcome to the very first episode of <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://menothesis.com" target="_blank">MenoTheSis</a>™.</p><p></p><p>In this powerful introduction episode, Dr. LaShonda Bailey and co-host Veronica McDowell share the heart behind the movement, the lived experiences that inspired it, and the real conversations that led to the creation of this platform.</p><p></p><p>Dr. Bailey opens up about her personal menopause journey, her doctoral dissertation — <b><i>Exploring the Emotional Perceptions of Weight Gain in Menopausal Women Post-Bariatric Surgery</i> </b>— and how her own experiences navigating hormonal changes, emotional shifts, body image, and midlife transition became the foundation for advocacy, education, and purpose.</p><p></p><p>This episode is honest, humorous, emotional, and empowering — reminding women that they are not alone in this journey.</p><p></p><p>Because this isn’t just about menopause…</p><p></p><p>It’s about becoming.</p><p></p><p>Topics Discussed:</p><ul><li>Menopause &amp; hormonal changes</li><li>Emotional wellness</li><li>Weight gain &amp; body image</li><li>Post-bariatric surgery experiences</li><li>Midlife transition</li><li>Women’s health advocacy</li><li>The story behind MenoTheSis™<p></p></li></ul><p>#MenoTheSis #Menopause #Perimenopause #WomenOver40 #MidlifeWomen #HormoneHealth #WomenEmpowerment #MenopauseAwareness #BariatricSurgery #EmotionalWellness #WomenSupportingWomen #DrLHBailey</p>no00:27:551The Birth of a Movementfull