Welcome to the first full episode of Rage Against the Vagine.

We originally planned to start with the symptoms and the science, but after connecting with our Rage Committee, we realised we had to start by breaking the silence.

The most important thing you told us you needed: connection and to feel seen.

This episode is dedicated to that, featuring Em's friends, Myf Warhurst, Ella Hooper, Melissa Leong and Lizzy Hoo, plus our brilliant experts and the amazing Rage Committee who set us on this path, to ensure you know that whilst no one's perimenopause journey is the same, you are most certainly 100% NOT  f*cking alone.

The Voices You’ll Hear

Dr Alecia Macrow | GP, Founder Thrive Family Practice & Endo Untangled Podcast, @dr_alecia_macrow @thrive_family_practice @endo_untangled

Wil Stracke | Assistant Secretary of Victorian Trades Hall Council, @wilstracke

A/Prof Caroline Gurvich | Clinical Neuropsychologist, Associate Professor (Research), HER Centre Australia and Head of Cognition and Hormones Group, Monash University, @hercentreaustralia

Professor Odette Best | Pro Vice-Chancellor (First Nations Strategy), University of Southern Queensland

Dr Hannah Chapman | Women's Health GP / PMDD & Perimenopause Expert, @dr_hannah_chapman

Dr Yvonne McCartney | GP and Co-Founder Menopause Health Geelong, @menopause_health_geelong

Lizzy Hoo | Comedian, @lizzyhoo

Ella Hooper | Singer/Songwriter, @ella_hooper

Melissa Leong | Journalist, Presenter, Writer, @fooderati

Myf Warhurst | TV Presenter, Broadcaster, Journalist, Writer, @myfwarhurst

Rage Committee | ~1000 total legends in the thick of it

Resources, References & Rabbit Holes

Myf Warhurst's ABC series - The Truth About Menopause

Ella Hooper's solo track - "Oh My Goddess"

Melissa Leong’s new book - Guts

Reminder

This is not medical advice. It’s validation, solidarity, and hopefully a shove towards finding the support you deserve. Everyone’s experience is different.

Take what resonates, leave what doesn’t, and talk to your doctor or care team about what’s right for you.

NEXT: Ep 2 - What (the F*ck) is Perimenopause - drops Monday 25 August

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