What is menopause—really? How do we define menopause, perimenopause, and what happens during this new beginning? In this episode, Dr. Eve Glazier welcomes obstetrician-gynecologists Dr. Mya Zapata and Dr. Rajita Patil for an honest, positive, and enlightening conversation about the transition into menopause. From understanding what’s “normal” to knowing when to see a doctor, Drs. Zapata and Patil break down the hormonal, emotional, and physical changes that can occur. We explore how language shapes our understanding of this life phase: the words we use, the narratives we inherit, and how those stories influence how we feel in our bodies. Whether it’s navigating new symptoms, shifts in mental health, or simply learning what’s happening and why, this episode invites listeners to see menopause not as a decline, but as a powerful evolution. With expert insight and compassionate guidance, we reframe menopause as a meaningful, manageable, and even liberating chapter of life. 🎧 Listen now.

Podcast Credits UCLA Health Medically Speaking with Dr. Eve Glazier

Host Dr. Eve Glazier

Executive Producers Annie Krasnow Michael Burke

Producers Niki Miller Jessica Alabastro

Creative Producer Kanza Shaheen

Associate Producer Jennifer Feld

Technical Directors Adrian Cardoso Andrew Stocks

Editor Tony Sweet

Recorded at Canella Media

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