{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Modern Midlife Collective","title":"Episode 36: The Menopause Toolkit Every Woman Needs Before Her Next Doctor's Visit","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/0c0fc1f6\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3158,"description":"What happens when a patient decides she deserves better?\nAfter experiencing years of frustrating symptoms and feeling dismissed by the healthcare system, Angela Jackson, LMSW, turned her own journey into a mission to help other women.\n In this episode, Angela shares the story behind her graduate capstone project—a comprehensive Perimenopause & Menopause Toolkit designed to educate women, improve communication with healthcare providers, and empower patients to become active participants in their own care. The toolkit is available as a free download in the resources below.\nTogether, Dr. Jillian Woodruff and Dr. Ade Akindipe explore why so many women remain undiagnosed during perimenopause, the importance of recognizing early symptoms, racial disparities in menopause care, and how patients and providers can work together to create better outcomes.\nThis conversation is a reminder that menopause isn't simply something to survive—it's a life transition women can navigate with knowledge, partnership, and confidence.\nWhat You'll LearnWhy women are frequently dismissed during perimenopauseThe hidden symptoms many women overlookHow to prepare for your next healthcare appointmentWhy patient self-advocacy changes healthcare outcomesThe importance of provider-patient collaborationWhat health equity means in menopause careWhy thriving—not suffering—should be the goal\nFeatured Guest\n\nAngela Jackson, LMSWAngela Jackson recently earned her Master of Social Work and developed a Perimenopause & Menopause Toolkit as her graduate capstone project. Grounded in trauma-informed care, patient empowerment, and health equity, the toolkit helps women understand symptoms, prepare for medical appointments, and confidently advocate for their healthcare needs.\nKey TakeawaysYou know your body better than anyone else.Your symptoms deserve to be taken seriously.Perimenopause often begins years before menopause.Being informed allows you to become an active participant in your healthcare.The best...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/vSb4RMla_S75bpWB9Zxjk3g6nojoX9zmEdCD7Xe_JSw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kMTZj/YjIwZGE1ZTU5Mjk2/NmU2NTU1NmM3N2Ni/ZTc0MC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}