In Spain there are 8 million women who are going through or have gone through menopause. Globally, it is estimated that by 2025 there will be one billion women who will be around this stage. Until now, however, the portrait that has been made of the menopause It has been very negative and has occupied very little space in the media and popular culture. But the time has finally come to banish this old-fashioned tale.
The podcast’We, the menopausal‘, from the ABC Bienestar section, aims to update the image of menopausal women. The trailer is now available and the first episode can be heard tomorrow, Friday, October 11, on ABC.es and on audio platforms.
Throughout five episodes, this topic is addressed with maturity, far from the childish tone with which it has sometimes been treated and resorting to expert and authoritative voices. Real women (Elena, Noris, Lorena, Araceli and Ana) also participate and explain the changes they have felt in their bodies and what emotions have arisen with them.
Symptoms and possible treatments are discussed in depth, while aspects such as nutrition, physical exercise or the sexual well-being at this stage. Without taboos and naturally, normalizing what happens when this occurs hormonal imbalance. In addition to offering a rigorous and empathetic treatment, emphasis is also placed on the positive effects that can arise from menopause.
From all disciplines
Gynecologists, sexologists, nutritionists, pharmacists, physiotherapists, physical activity experts and scientific communicators are among the specialists consulted. Nutritionist Elena del Estal and gynecologist Alberta participate. M. Fabris, the psychologist Adriana F. Caamaño and the physiotherapist Tania R. Manglano, all of them health professionals. Empathy Center and authors of the guide on menopause, their book ‘Señoras’ (Arpa Editores).
The context analysis is carried out by Pluvio Coronadogynecologist and president of the Spanish Association for the Study of Menopause; while the gynecologist Miriam Al Adid It focuses on explaining the physiological changes produced by the hormonal fluctuations experienced at this stage.
The testimony of the pharmacist and scientific communicator is also shared. Marta Masiwho advises women with menopause on a daily basis. For its part, Alberto García-Batallerprofessor at INEF and expert in high-performance female training, reveals the role of exercise in improving symptoms during menopause.
Sexologist and sexual therapist María Ramos explains how to use erotic accessories and toys to improve intimate relationships and reduce discomfort also caused by hormonal changes. Martha Leonnutritionist and specialist in female intimate health, provides practical advice to alleviate symptoms through diet. Finally, Patricia Ramírez, known on social networks as Patri Psychologistsays that it is possible to think of menopause as a moment of “serenity.”
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Narration: Raquel Alcolea
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Interviews: Raquel Alcolea and Blanca Nava
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Script: Raquel Alcolea, Andrea Morán and Blanca Nava
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Sound design: Rodrigo Ortiz de Zárate
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Sound Helper: Íñigo Martín Ciordia
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Illustrations: Rodrigo Parrado
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Address: Andrea Moran
All episodes of ‘Nosotras, las menopáusicas’ can be found on the main audio platforms, such as Spotify, Ivoox, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and We could.
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