{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"197: Menopause, Cancer, Midlife and Women\u2019s Health with Sonya Lovell","description":"I'm honoured to welcome Sonya Lovell to The Debra Shepherd Podcast.  Sonya is a menopause advocate, podcast host and speaker dedicated to reshaping the conversation around women\u2019s health. As host of Dear Menopause, Sonya shares honest, informative discussions that empower women to better understand and navigate menopause. Drawing on her own lived experience with menopause and cancer, Sonya speaks passionately about the importance of self-advocacy, bridging the gap between personal experience and professional expertise to inspire women to take charge of their health and voice. In this episode, Sonya shares her story. We talk about perimenopause, menopause, cancer, midlife and women's health.   HIGHLIGHTS Sonya shares her personal story, what got her through the most challenging time in her life, and how it led to the work she is doing today.  Why Sonya started the Dear Menopause Podcast.  The most common misconceptions about perimenopause and menopause.  Advocating for your health in midlife.  Education is for everyone. The vital role of perimenopause, menopause and women\u2019s health education. 81% of people going through menopause are currently in the workforce and what businesses can do to create supportive and inclusive workplaces for women to thrive.  Sonya shares her experience speaking to Parliament and her thoughts on the Senate Enquiry into Perimenopause and Menopause.  Why it\u2019s crucial to include lived experience stories in the decision-making process. Self-care mantras and creating space for yourself.   SHOW NOTES Get all episode show notes here:   www.debrashepherd.com.au\/debra-shepherd-podcast     CONNECT WITH SONYA www.sonyalovell.com Instagram @SonyaLovell Dear Menopause Podcast   CONNECT WITH DEBRA www.debrashepherd.com.au Instagram @_DebraShepherd   Join the FREE Aligned Visibility Masterclass Work With Debra   SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Your review will help other entrepreneurs and business owners discover the show. Thank you! ","author_name":"The Debra Shepherd Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/TheDebraShepherdPodcast.libsyn.com\/site","html":"