{"product_id":"we-need-to-talk-about-menopause-real-stories-from-womens-lived-experiences-paperback","title":"We Need to Talk about Menopause: Real Stories from Women's Lived Experiences - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAnne Bowker\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJanet Mantler\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eChizorom Ogbuagu\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWe Need to Talk about Menopause\u003c\/i\u003e uses engaging storytelling and sharp analysis to explore the lived experiences of women going through menopause, breaking the silence around a topic that is often considered taboo. Written by a team of psychologists and anthropologists, it aims to provide support, understanding, and visibility for women navigating this major life transition and to reframe menopause as a time of transformation rather than deficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough the stories of 60 different women, this book explores the physical and emotional toll of menopause, the impacts it can have on work and personal lives, and how these women navigated relationships, aging, and body image in a world that often stigmatizes this transition. This book shares personal stories about intrusive symptoms, feelings of isolation, and the struggle to talk openly about menopause. It encourages women and their families to start honest conversations, learn from each other, and recognize menopause as a unique and transformative experience\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is valuable reading for those going through the menopause transition, their partners, and families, as well as for medical professionals, to hear the stories that don't often make it to their consultations. Amplifying these voices fosters a collective understanding of menopause as a natural, multifaceted experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe authors have created a dedicated website to complement this book, offering a wealth of resources and support for women navigating menopause. Visit https: \/\/carleton.ca\/conversations-about-menopause\/ to explore additional insights, tools, and guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnne Bowker\u003c\/b\u003e is the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada and a Professor of Developmental Psychology in the Psychology Department.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJanet Mantler\u003c\/b\u003e is an Associate Professor in the Psychology of Work and Director for the Centre for Initiatives in Education at Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChizorom Ogbuagu\u003c\/b\u003e is a Communications Advisor at Canadian Heritage and holds a master's degree in Anthropology from Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmma Bider\u003c\/strong\u003e has a PhD in Anthropology and currently works as a climate communications researcher and trainer with the NGO Re.Climate based in Ottawa, Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 132\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.32 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 29, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46590138745029,"sku":"9781041102717","price":52.47,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/6718\/5605\/files\/IEjLIehezm9781041102717.webp?v=1784979227","url":"https:\/\/selloorium.com\/products\/we-need-to-talk-about-menopause-real-stories-from-womens-lived-experiences-paperback","provider":"Selloorium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}