# From “Is This Normal?” to “I Deserve Better” — A New Menopause Narrative with Shirley Weir

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Podcast: [Transforming 45](https://stenobird.com/podcast/transforming-45-6743878)
Published: 2026-02-05T11:45:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.liberatedmenopause.ca/podcast
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## Resource

In this powerful conversation, Lisa sits down with Shirley Weir, founder of Menopause Chicks, to unpack what women truly need during perimenopause and menopause — not just hormone information, but clarity, critical thinking, and permission to advocate for themselves. They explore why so many women ask “Is this normal?”, how workplace stress and caregiving intersect with hormonal change, and why menopause is not something to “fix” but a transition that invites us to meet ourselves honestly and compassionately. What You’ll Learn: Why menopause hormone therapy is important — and not the whole story How to identify root causes (sleep, stress, cortisol, iron, burnout, identity shifts) The danger of normalizing women’s suffering Why informed decision-making is empowerment How menopause exposes systemic issues in workplaces Why midlife is a time to reclaim voice, agency, and worth How to stop “powering through” and start advocating Why you are the center of your healthcare team Key Topics: Perimenopause • Menopause hormone therapy • Insomnia • Cortisol & stress cycles • Bone health • Workplace advocacy • Women’s health literacy • Identity in midlife • Canadian menopause education • Critical thinking in healthcare • Menopause policy & leadership • Gen X women’s health About Shirley Weir: Shirley Weir is the founder of Menopause Chicks, one of Canada’s most trusted, evidence-informed menopause education platforms. Through community, workplace education, and advocacy, Shirley empowers women to understand their bodies, ask better questions, and make confident, informed health decisions in midlife and beyond. Connect with Shirley & Menopause Chicks: Website: https://menopausechicks.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/menopausechicksFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/menopausec…

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