Fit After 40: the Women’s Fitness & Health Revolution Podcast

Grandmas! The reason we go through Menopause?

May 20 · 17 min · Episode 88 · 8.4 MB
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Today we explore the significance of menopause beyond gynecological issues, emphasizing its role in human evolution, community support, and women's power.

 

We discuss the grandmother hypothesis, societal contributions of post-menopausal women, and the importance of recognizing women's value at all life stages.

 

00:00 Introduction to the Month of Mamas 03:14 Understanding Menopause Beyond Gynecology 06:01 The Grandmother Hypothesis Explained 08:49 The Role of Grandmothers in Human Evolution 12:00 The Power of Women Beyond Reproductive Roles 15:08 Embracing Women's Power and Worth     Resources:  The Menopause Manifesto by Dr. Jen Gunter

NPR: Living near your grandmother has evolutionary benefits
The Grandmother Effect: Implications for Studies on Aging and Cognition
The Grandmother Hypothesis : Kristen Hawkes
Current Biology