Menopause reading list, podcasts and shared stories
Menopause: The Anthology
A collection of poems and short fiction from diverse women, challenging clichés with humor, anger, and personal takes
Writing Menopause: An Anthology of Fiction, Poetry and Creative Non-fiction
Over fifty works of fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, interviews and cross-genre pieces.
A Portrait of Menopause by Caroline Le Guennec
Portraits and interviews with women in menopause, capturing diverse experiences visually and narratively for a reflective, artistic take.
Singing Through Change: Women’s Voices in Midlife, Menopause and Beyond
by Nancy Bos, JoAnne Bozeman, Cate Frazier-Neely. The go-to for performing artists and voice teachers.
Older and Wider: A Survivor's Guide to the Menopause
Jenny Eclair's hilarious, irreverent and refreshingly honest compendium of the menopause.
Menopause and Mind Podcast – The Power of Art and Collective Care
Menopause Cafe podcast
Bringing you conversations about menopause.
Honest Art Podcast
A journey through menopause and the surprising impact it’s had on my creativity.
The Menopause Mindset Podcast
Art, Creativity and The Flow State with Karen DeLoach
The Artist Pivot
Explores artists' career shifts and life lessons, with a standout episode on menopause through live performance.
The Independent Theatre Podcast
Managing Menopause in the workplace
Singing Teachers Talk
Understanding singing and menopause with JoAnne Bozeman
Dr. Streicher’s Inside Information - Hormones and the voice
How hormones affect range and stamina, relevant to singers and VO artists
Hello Menopause
Breaking the Silence: Naomi Watts on Menopause
Hit Play Not Pause
The Art of Menopause Performance with Lisa Congdon
You can also explore and listen to top perimenopause and menopause podcasts from across the globe featuring real experts and real stories from women to navigate the menopausing journey with confidence via menopausingpodcasts.com
Perimenopause – A Performing Artist’s Perspective by Sophie Tott. Via BAPAM, Sophie Tott shares her experience of perimenopause while working as a DJ, producer and artist.
Performing Through Change – Performance Psychology and Menopause. A follow up blog from BAPAM about the above article. 'As a performance psychologist, working with performing artists through the menopause journey and a woman in midlife myself, I would like to pick up on a few points from Sophie’s story that really resonated with me.'
The Change
The seminal, ground-breaking and controversial feminist text on the menopause, revised and updated
Hagitude: Reimagining the Second Half of Life
well researched, packed with stories and bursting with lovely descriptions of the natural world. There's plenty in it to inspire women of every age
Cracking the Menopause: While Keeping Yourself Together
Providing a clear-headed and authoritative guide to an oft-neglected topic, Frostrup and Smellie discuss all aspects of the menopause with candour and wit alongside wryly funny illustrations and contributions from a range of experts.
Everything You Need to Know About the Menopause (but were too afraid to ask)
An eye-opening, no-holds-barred guide to the perimenopause and menopause written by campaigner, journalist and documentary-maker Kate Muir.
It's Not You, It's Your Hormones!
Natural Menopause: Herbal Remedies, Aromatherapy, CBT, Nutrition, Exercise, HRT...for Perimenopause, Menopause, and Beyond
Menopausing: The Ultimate Menopause Health Book by Davina McCall
2023 Book of the Year – Wellness, Advice & Support for Women’s Life Changes
The New Hot: Taking on the Menopause with Attitude and Style
Honest, empowering and entertaining, The New Hot will help you take on the menopause - and keep your sense of self, style and humour intact.
Hot Flushes, Cold Science: A History Of The Modern Menopause
Louise Foxcroft delves into the archives and redresses the myths and captures the truths about menopause.
The Slow Moon Climbs: The Science, History, and Meaning of Menopause
A surprising look at the role of menopause in human history—and why we should change the ways we think about it
Preparing for the Perimenopause and Menopause - Penguin Life Expert Series
Dr Louise Newson is donating 10% of all royalties she receives for the book to The Menopause Charity.
The Definitive Guide to the Perimenopause and Menopause
Dr Newson provides an authoritative, accessible and reassuring volume on a crucial subject that has hitherto been shamefully neglected.
Menopause is not a single story. Experiences vary by race, gender identity, disability, class, faith, and caring roles. Our Inclusive Menopause Resources Page gathers inclusive resources so freelancers can find support that feels relevant to their lives, and so organisations can learn how to offer better care.