Navigating Menopause, Brain Fog, and Women’s Health with Dr. Mary Claire Haver

This week on Reclaiming, Monica sits down with Dr. Mary Claire Haver, OB-GYN and author of ‘The New Menopause’. Together they explore what it really means to navigate perimenopause and menopause with clarity and compassion. Dr. Haver explains the physical and emotional changes of this stage, the gaps in medical training on women’s health, and the cultural silence that leaves so many unprepared. She and Monica talk about weight stigma, hormone therapy, brain fog, and the urgency of science-based care. And, since Dr Haver was originally focused on Geology, they chat on Monica’s favorite topic: crystals! Chapters: 00:00 Dr. Mary Claire Haver Introduction 01:59 Journey to Becoming a Menopause Specialist 02:43 Culinary Medicine and Nutrition 05:12 Life Pivots and Personal Challenges 08:05 Understanding Menopause and Perimenopause 16:23 Historical Perspective on Women's Health 24:51 The Women's Health Initiative Study 33:10 Gen X and Reproductive Rights 33:47 Menopause and Women's Health Politics 34:24 Menopause and Reproductive Rights 35:57 Menopause and Mental Health 37:10 Medical Training and Women's Health 41:39 Social Media and Women's Health Movement 45:28 The Meno Posse and Medical Advocacy 50:40 Personal Journey and Family Dynamics 55:05 Geology, Career Pivot, and Personal Growth 01:00:17 New Podcast and Future Goals Watch more episodes of Reclaiming:    • Reclaiming with Monica Lewinsky   Follow Reclaiming with Monica Lewinsky on social:   / reclaimingwithmonica     / reclaimingwithmonica   Connect with Monica:   / monica_lewinsky   https://x.com/monicalewinsky   / monicalewinsky   Connect with Wondery: Connect with Wondery   / wonderymedia     / wonderymedia     / wonderymedia   https://x.com/wonderymedia About the show: If you’re interested in unexpected conversations that go uncharted places, are remotely self-aware and like to laugh, then please join me as I continue to find my public voice on Reclaiming with Monica Lewinsky. (That’s me.) I will have honest, wide-ranging interviews with all kinds of people – recognizable names, regular folks, experts and friends – about what it means to reclaim what’s been lost or taken in the broadest sense. Every week, I’ll draw from my own unique experiences (like say, surviving a global scandal at 24 years old), and delve into the personal and often messy ways people find their way back to themselves. And because I love a good tangent, we’ll probably also touch on other stuff, too. Listen to Reclaiming with Monica Lewinsky premieres early and ad-free at https://wondery.com/shows/reclaiming-.... #monicalewinsky #podcast