Sticky Note Conversations

In this episode of 'Sticky Note Conversations with Erika Washington,' Erika discusses the complex journey of menopause and perimenopause with Dr. Frantonia Pollens. The conversation addresses how these phases can significantly impact women’s lives, from physical symptoms like night sweats and hair loss to emotional challenges such as memory loss and depression. Dr. Pollens, a global business strategist and wealth empowerment coach, shares her personal experiences with perimenopause, highlighting the lack of societal dialogue and awareness surrounding the condition. The discussion also touches on broader themes of womanhood, advocating for oneself, financial empowerment, and redefining traditional roles imposed on women by society. Join the conversation to learn more about the importance of open dialogue, self-care, and celebrating every phase of womanhood.
  • (00:00) - Introduction to Sticky Note Conversations
  • (00:08) - Revisiting Past Episodes
  • (01:03) - Highlighting Dr. Frantonia Pollens' Episode
  • (01:49) - Menopause and Perimenopause Discussion
  • (03:47) - Introducing Dr. Frantonia Pollens
  • (04:34) - Dr. Pollens' Background and Achievements
  • (05:29) - Dr. Pollens' Early Life and Influences
  • (09:49) - Challenges and Racism in Las Vegas
  • (13:15) - Dr. Pollens' Experience as a Showgirl
  • (23:02) - The Journey of Menopause
  • (25:09) - Personal Experiences with Menopause
  • (42:23) - The Impact of Menopause on Daily Life
  • (44:13) - Social Conditioning and Women's Roles
  • (45:44) - Toxic Teachings and Leadership
  • (46:10) - The Counterintuitive Nature of Self-Care
  • (46:29) - Menopause and the Awakening
  • (47:02) - Redefining Womanhood Beyond Traditional Roles
  • (47:25) - The Journey of Motherhood and Identity
  • (49:34) - The Societal Expectations of Women
  • (51:59) - The Double Standards in Gender
  • (52:47) - Menopause as a Weaponized Phase
  • (53:53) - The Importance of Sacred Selfishness
  • (59:33) - Conversations of Renegotiation
  • (01:01:43) - The Phases of Womanhood
  • (01:06:20) - The Concept of the Soft Life
  • (01:15:03) - The Journey of Self-Defining
  • (01:21:47) - Advocating for Yourself
  • (01:27:44) - Holistic Conversations and Entrepreneurship
  • (01:28:57) - Final Thoughts and Resources

Creators and Guests

Producer
Erika Washington
SE
Editor
Simone Endress
WB
Composer
Wil Black

What is Sticky Note Conversations?

To keep my thoughts in order and my to-do lists remotely manageable I create arrays of sticky notes on my desk and wall. New idea? Stick note! Someone I want to meet with? Sticky Note! Need to remember to pay a parking ticket? Write it on a sticky note. Over the course of the last year, I have wanted to create a podcast that allowed me to dive deep into conversations with interesting people.. I wanted to have real conversations that were more than sound bites or regurgitated talking points about fluffy topics. My hope is that each episode feels like old friends catching up. Revealing great information but also humanity, struggle, victory, joy, grief, and possibly, a flicker of transcendence.

I hope you will enjoy these as much as I do creating them.
Join me here every Saturday as I pull a new sticky note off my desk.