Halle Berry Reveals Her Secret to Embrace Menopause

🧡 My New York Times bestselling book How To Menopause → https://bit.ly/4loCIlp Hollywood told Halle Berry, talking about this would ruin her career. Doctors dismissed her pain. But Halle Berry refused to stay silent, and took her story all the way to Capitol Hill. In the premiere episode of The Tamsen Show, I sit down with Halle for a raw, powerful conversation about menopause, sex, and the fight for better care for women everywhere. She opens up like never before about how she discovered she was in menopause — not through a doctor, but through a shocking misdiagnosis — and how that moment changed everything. Halle isn’t just sharing her story. She’s offering solutions. If you’re in midlife, craving clarity, or just want to feel better in your body, this conversation is for you. We talk about: The truth about menopause and why women deserve better support How menopause nearly ended Halle’s relationship — and the reality of painful sex How to reclaim your sex life with confidence and honesty The biggest lesson Halle learned about advocating for her own body Her daily health, beauty, and longevity habits — and what’s really working The power of community and why no woman should go through this alone She also shares her thoughts on love in midlife, releasing the pressure to be “forever 35,” and why menopause is more than a health issue — it’s a human rights issue. If Halle Berry couldn’t get answers about her own body, imagine how many other women are still being dismissed. Halle is the founder of Re-Spin, a women’s wellness and longevity platform, and an Academy Award-winning actress, director, entrepreneur, and fierce advocate for rewriting the menopause narrative. Inside the episode: 0:00 – Halle Berry’s fight for menopause awareness on Capitol Hill 2:50 – The misdiagnosis that changed everything 7:55 – How the medical system is failing women in menopause 9:22 – How Re-Spin is reimagining menopause care 16:01 – The impact on Black and Brown women’s health 19:24 – Why men need to understand menopause, too 23:36 – What changes with sex in menopause — and how to make it better 26:14 – The career risk of speaking out in Hollywood 35:21 – Halle’s go-to routine and hormone therapy plan 40:50 – Menopause products and solutions worth knowing This is the episode that kicks off a new kind of conversation, honest, unapologetic, and long overdue. CONNECT WITH TAMSEN 🧡 The Tamsen Show on Instagram:   / thetamsenshow   🧡 Instagram:   / tamsenfadal   🧡 TikTok:   / tamsenfadal   Connect with Halle Berry: 🧡 Instagram:   / halleberry   🧡 Re-Spin: https://www.re-spin.com/ 🧡 LEAVE A REVIEW If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, we'd love for you to leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast... About Tamsen Fadal: Tamsen is a journalist, best-selling author, and menopause advocate with over 4M followers. As host of The Tamsen Show Podcast, she’s become a powerful voice in the menopause conversation. She produced and executive produced PBS’s The M Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause, a groundbreaking documentary calling for change in how we approach women’s health. She’s also the author of How To Menopause, the ultimate guide to navigating midlife with confidence. From SXSW to Capitol Hill, Tamsen champions policies that break the stigma around menopause and empower women at work and beyond. After 30 years as a TV anchor, she now leads the charge in midlife health advocacy. Featured in Oprah Daily, The Today Show, NYT, and more. Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational or entertainment purposes only and is not medical advice. If you need medical advice, please consult your doctor or medical provider. #halleyberry #menopause #womenshealth