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The Menopause Industry The Real Deal — From Taboo to Multi-Billion Pound Industry with Naomi Darom

The Menopause Industry The Real Deal — From Taboo to Multi-Billion Pound Industry with Naomi Darom

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 In this episode, I step outside the clinic and into the heart of our culture to explore how menopause has transformed from a silent life stage into a multi-billion pound industry. I’m joined by the brilliant Naomi Darom, a journalist and sociologist who began asking the tough questions after her own experience with perimenopause: Why are so many of us under-diagnosed? Why does the market rush in with glossy, expensive solutions just as healthcare gaps become visible? Together, we peel back the layers of menopause branding, celebrity-backed products, and the history of how we’ve been treated Naomi Reveals: The Truth About The Menopause Industrial Complex: As clinical care for menopause often falls short, a lucrative market of supplements, smart rings, and celebrity-branded creams has rushed in to fill the void The History of Dismissal: Historically, menopause treatments were often marketed to husbands rather than women, with the promise that a feminine and pliant wife would be restored The Power of the Menopause Club: The rise of open conversation among women and celebrities has been instrumental in breaking the taboo, allowing women to validate each other's experiences and share reliable information. Why We Should Be Advocating for Systemic Change: The true solution lies not in expensive products, but in systemic shifts: more research funding for women's health BEST MOMENTS "We don't get a menopause talk the way we get a puberty talk... no one prepares you for it." "Nature abhors a vacuum, so the market gets into it... it’s a pink tax. It's the same as any other product that's marketed for women; we're going to pay more just because it's marketed for us." "Are you empowering us by getting us to spend more money? I don't find that very empowering, actually." "If you are lucky enough to reach a certain age and you have ovaries, you're going to probably go through menopause. This is just a natural part of aging." SHOW RESOURCES Naomi Darom - https://naomidarom.substack.com/ HOST BIO Michelle is a highly respected Physiotherapist and Menopause Wellbeing Practitioner with over two decades of experience in the health and wellness industry. After experiencing seven years of debilitating symptoms herself before realising it was perimenopause, Michelle has since dedicated her career to helping other women navigate this transformative stage of life. Her personal journey fuels her passion for educating and empowering women, as well as training businesses and health professionals through her specialised menopause and wellbeing workshops. A best-selling author and sought-after speaker, Michelle combines deep clinical expertise with relatable, real-world experience. Through her podcast, "Menopause - The Real Deal," she offers evidence-based guidance, authentic conversations, and practical strategies. Listeners trust Michelle for her empathetic understanding and her commitment to helping women thrive, making her a leading voice in the menopause space. Facebook https://www.facebook.com/michelle.kimp.9/ Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@michelle_rowlinson Linkedin www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-rowlinson-38330b21a Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@MenopauseTheRealDeal My Book: You, me conquering perimenopause & menopause https://amzn.eu/d/hCcbjag Website www.panaceapause.co.uk
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